OPAL ELIZABETH BRAWNER
1912-2000
Funeral services for Opal Elizabeth Brawner, 87, of Joshua were held
Saturday, August 19 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Joshua. Reverend
Wayne McCoy officiated with Grant and Vicki Caywood and Clydeen Wilson
providing music. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery in Cleburne.
Pallbearers were Darrell Roach of Keller, Police Chief Paul Waldrip,
officers Leland Cheek and Mike Swagerty, Fire Chief Dwayne Capps and Mitch
Lamb.
Mrs. Brawner died Tuesday, August 16, 2000, at her home. She was former
mayor of Joshua.
She was born November 13, 1912, in Covington, Texas to William Joseph
and Malda Josephine Cashion McCoy. She was the second oldest of six children,
Dora Mae, Esther Varnell, Everett Jefferson, Dewey Wayland and Billy Jack.
While still in her teens, Opal took nurses training at Glen Rose and
cooking instruction at the Palace of Sweets. She worked at the Texas Theatre
as cashier, at the Minute, Courtesy and Ace cafes, the Liberty Hotel restaurant
and the Nestles Coffee Shop, all in Cleburne.
Opal married Harold Casey Brawner on February 28, 1935, in Cleburne.
In 1937, Opal and Harold moved to Joshua where he began a career at the
Lone Star Gas plant. Harold joined the Navy Sea Bees in 1942 during World
War II. Opal followed him to Rhode Island and California before returning
to Joshua. In 1945, she went to work for Monnigs, graduated from beauty
school in 1961 and opened her own shop in 1962.
Mrs. Brawner was appointed as the first city secretary of Joshua, the
first woman elected to the city council in 1978 and the only woman elected
as mayor of Joshua. She was on the board of directors of the Chamber of
Commerce and was elected Citizen of the Year by that group. She was president
of the Thursday Study Club, Joshua Historical Society, past worthy matron
of Eastern Star and a member of the Mayor's hall of fame. She was a member
of the First Baptist Church of Joshua where she taught a class for over
30 years, served in WMU and other capacities of church life. She volunteered
with United Way, Community Chest and Angel Tree.
Beginning in 1980, Mrs. Brawner was elected five times as mayor of
Joshua, for which she took no pay. During her terms she implemented or
improved such programs as modern sewer system and water works, low income
housing, zoning board, police cars, bulletproof vests for all officers,
permanent city dispatcher, paving and street lights, annexation of Mountain
Valley and other areas, trailer park divisions, new city hall, purchase
of additional property for city complex, city truck barn for equipment,
professional standards for police department, motorcycle officer, dog tag
ordinances, all of which were paid for without any increase in taxes.
Mrs. Brawner was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Brawner in
1974.
She is survived by sister, Esther Jackson of Joshua; brother, Billy
Jack McCoy of Oklahoma City; Godchild, Joyce Gibson Roach of Keller; nieces
and nephews, Mary Jo Wheeler, Sheri Barton and Ricky McCoy of Cleburne,
Yolinda Huber of Plano, Hoylous Valdez of Rio Grande City and Don Royalty
of South Carolina.
The family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Joshua
Police or Fire Departments.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
DONALD L. DOWINGS
1944-2000
Funeral services for Donald L. Dowings, 55, of Burleson were held Friday,
August 18 at First United Methodist Church in Joshua. Reverend Billy Strayhorn
officiated. Burial was Saturday, August 19 at New Salem Cemetery in Prescott,
Arkansas.
Pallbearers were Gary Monroe, Devin Potts, Patrick Potts, Kenny Hastings,
Earl Sanders and Mike Dowings.
Mr. Dowings died Wednesday, August 16, 2000, in Fort Worth. He was
a carpenter.
He was born October 7, 1944, in Prescott, Arkansas to William Stanley
Dowings and Katie Campbell. He married Lucy Thompson Dowings on December
15, 1979, in Prescott, Arkansas. He was a member of New Salem United Methodist
Church in Arkansas.
Mr. Dowings was preceded in death by his parents, William Stanley and
Katie Dowings; and a brother, William R. Dowings.
He is survived by his wife, Lucy Dowings of Burleson; son, Stanley
Dowings of Burleson; daughter, Holly M. Dowings of Burleson; sisters, Minnie
Hart of Wink, Texas, Florence Baker of Texarkana, Arkansas, Louise McKissack
of Longview, Margaret Schaeffer of Fouke, Arkansas, Mildred Stallsworth
of Benton, Louisiana, Sue Monroe of Arlington; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
MABLE TARBET LOWE HENRY
1912-2000
Funeral services for Mable Tarbet Lowe Henry, 87, will be held Thursday,
August 17 at 10:00 a.m. at Benbrook Funeral Home in Benbrook. Mrs. Henry's
cousin, Pastor Don Tarbet, will officiate. Interment will be at Laurel
Land Memorial Gardens in Fort Worth.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 16 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Benbrook
Funeral Home.
Mrs. Henry died Monday, August 14, 2000. She was a former resident
of Graham and was employed at Cobb's Department Store. Mrs. Henry, then
known as Mable Lowe, was a former member of the East Side Church of Christ
in Graham.
She was born Lucy Mabelle Tarbet on September 6, 1912, in Rule, Texas
to the late George M. and Pearlene Gray Tarbet. She married Charles E.
Lowe in 1933. Mr. Lowe died in 1971. She married Frank L. Henry, and they
resided in Houston, Texas. He preceded her in death in 1981.
Mrs. Henry is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte Lowe Vander
Pan and John Vander Pan of Benbrook; sister, Mary E. Driver of Santa Fe,
Texas; step-daughter and husband, Susan and E. Lloyd of Sugarland, Texas;
nephews and wives, James and Ann Cotham, Gary and Pat Cotham, Phillip and
Cheryl Cotham, all of Santa Fe, Texas; and numerous great- and great-great-nieces
and nephews.
Services under the direction of:
Benbrook Funeral Home
998 Winscott Road
Benbrook, Texas 76126
817-249-3330
www.benbrookfuneralhome.com
DAVID M. CHRISTIANSON
1948-2000
Memorial services for David M. Christianson, 52, of Keene will be held
Thursday, August 17 at 10:00 a.m. at Schneider Chapel at the Keene cemetery.
Pastor Perez and Elder Don Martin will officiate.
Mr. Christianson died while on a camping trip in Montana. He was employed
in construction/home beautification.
He was born April 15, 1948, in Bogota, Colombia. He had lived in the
Keene area for more than 20 years.
Mr. Christianson is survived by his wife, Carmen of Keene; parents,
C.M. and Esther Christianson; two brothers, Jim and Tom Christianson; two
sisters, Dawna Hoerner of Miamisburg, Ohio and Cathie Workman of Albuquerque,
New Mexico; step-sons, Rene and Billy Mercado; an aunt, Eunice Widmer of
Lakeport, California; three grandchildren; six nieces and nephews; and
many friends.
BRITTNIE FOWLER
2000
Funeral services for Brittnie Fowler, an infant, of Crowley will be
held Wednesday, August 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Benbrook Funeral Home. Reverend
Herbert Price will officiate. Burial will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park.
Brittnie died Sunday, August 13, 2000, at a local hospital.
She is survived by parents, John and Roxy Fowler of Crowley; brothers,
Anson and David Kelton of Crowley; sister, Breahnna Fowler of Crowley;
grandparents, Woodie Brann of Fort Worth, Wesley Fowler of Benbrook, Laverne
and J.D. Mason of Michigan; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services under the direction of:
Benbrook Funeral Home
998 Winscott Road
Benbrook, Texas 76126
817-249-3330
www.benbrookfuneralhome.com
THELMA LEE QUEEN
1913-2000
Funeral services for Thelma Lee Queen, 86, of Burleson will be held
Wednesday, August 9 at 10:00 a.m. at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will be at Greenacres Cemetery in Cleburne.
Mrs. Queen died Monday, August 7, 2000, at a local hospital. She was
a homemaker.
She was born October 10, 1913, in Parker County, Texas. She was a member
of the Burleson Church of Christ. She enjoyed fishing, working jigsaw and
crossword puzzles.
Mrs. Queen was preceded in death by her husband, Lester T. Queen in
1999.
She is survived by son, Gary Queen and wife Yvonne of Burleson; brothers,
F.W. Coleman of Joshua and Elmo Coleman, Jr. of Burleson; sisters, Sara
Conner of California and Joan Carlock of Joshua; grandchildren, Debbie
Skiles of Burleson and Michael Queen of Burleson; and four great-grandchildren.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
RANDALL JOHN SANDERS
1955-2000
Funeral services for Randall John Sanders, 44, of Joshua will be held
Wednesday, August 9 at 2:00 p.m. at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel.
Reverend Larry Elsea will officiate.
Mr. Sanders passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2000, at his
home in Joshua, surrounded by family and friends. He was a Marketing Director
for Absolute Soap, Inc.
He was born October 9, 1955, in Cleburne. He was an Eagle Scout and
former Scout leader with Troop 221. He was a member of Christ Church in
Wedgewood. Mr. Sanders was a loving son, devoted father and a friend to
many.
Mr. Sanders is survived by his fiancee, Gena "Angel" Reese of Arlington;
sons, Christopher Randall Sanders and Nickolas Wayne Sanders of Fort Worth;
mother, Carma Leta Sanders of Joshua; father, John Alton Sanders of Cleburne;
brothers, Mark Wayne Sanders and his wife, Bobbi of Joshua, Todd Mason
Sanders and his wife, Candyce of Cleburne, Judd Jason Sanders and his wife,
Pamela of Alvarado, and Chadd Reese Sanders of Fort Worth; six nephews,
Shannon, Brandon, Ryan, Nathan, Clinton and Talon; one niece, Kaitlyn;
and two step-children.
The family expresses special thanks to the Arlington Cancer Center,
Dr. Karel Dicke, Mary Milam and their staff.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
BURVELL BLAIR
1922-2000
Funeral services for Burvell Blair, 77, of Burleson will be held Wednesday,
August 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Crowley. Burial will
be at Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth.
Mr. Blair died Sunday, August 6, 2000, in Fort Worth. He was the retired
owner of a tile company.
He was born December 9, 1922, in Duncan, Oklahoma.
Mr. Blair is survived by his wife, Dorothy Blair of Burleson; sons,
Randy Blair of Ringgold, Georgia and Larry Blair of Fullerton, California;
daughter, Brenda Szedeli of Fort Worth; brother, Kelsa Blair of Fort Worth;
sister, Berthene Baker of Burleson; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The family requests that memorials be made to a charity of choice.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.
LLOYD "ANDY" ANDERSON
1921-2000
Funeral services for Lloyd "Andy" Anderson, 79, of Fort Worth were
held Thursday, August 5 at Western Hills Church of Christ. Burial was at
New Dublin Cemetery in Dublin, Texas.
Mr. Anderson died Tuesday, August 1, 2000, at a local nursing home.
He was a school custodian for 30 years at Monnig Middle School, retiring
after 35 years with Fort Worth Independent School District.
He was born January 16, 1921, in Jack County, Texas. He was an elder
at Western Hills Church of Christ and a Navy veteran of World War II, receiving
two meritorious citations.
Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cora Bee Anderson
of Fort Worth; son, Sammy Anderson and wife, Dorothy of Odessa; daughters,
Patsy Jones and husband, John Paul of Fort Worth and Shirley Van Vleck
and husband, Sam of Benbrook; brothers, Floyd Anderson of Lindale and John
Anderson of Odessa; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; numerous
nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Services entrusted to Benbrook Funeral Home
998 Winscott Road
Benbrook, Texas 76126
817-249-3330
GLADYS MARIE DE BRISCOE
1925-2000
Memorial services for Gladys Marie DeBriscoe, 74, of Beulahville, North
Carolina were held August 8 at Jones Funeral Home in Richland, North Carolina.
Mrs. DeBriscoe died August 5, 2000, in Beulahville. She was a retired
medical aide.
She was born December 20, 1925, in North Carolina to Emma and Walter
Kelly. She touched so many through her life and impressed everyone when
she returned to school at age 60 to become a medical aide.
Mrs. DeBriscoe was preceded in death by her husband, R.N., and her
son, Richard.
She is survived by children, Patsy, Glenda, Dickey and David; 13 grandchildren;
seven great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Roscoe, Maurice, Robert,
James, Francis, Doris, Grover and William.
Jones Funeral Home of Richland, North Carolina handled the arrangements.
BEULAH FAYE KNOX
1921-2000
Funeral services for Beulah Faye Knox, 79, of Burleson were held Saturday,
August 5 at 10:00 a.m. at Burleson Church of Christ. Burial was at Laurel
Land Memorial Park.
Mrs. Knox died Wednesday, August 2, 2000, at a local care home. She
was a retired Bookkeeper for Knox Machine Company.
She was born May 19, 1921, in Weatherford, Texas, and had been a resident
of Burleson for 20 years. She was an active member of Burleson Church of
Christ and was a volunteer at Huguley Hospital for several years. She enjoyed
gardening and her family, and was a very loving and devoted wife, mother
and grandmother.
Mrs. Knox is survived by her husband of 60 years, R.J. Knox of Burleson;
son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Jan Knox of Arlington; daughter and son-in-law,
Jacque and James Carroll of Burleson; brothers, James Williams of Fort
Worth; sisters, Edna Earle Jones and Mary Ford, both of Weatherford, and
Pat Haralson of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Denver Knox and Kelsey Knox,
both of Nacogdoches, and Ashley Carroll and Allison Carroll, both of Burleson.
The family has requested that memorials be made to the Library Fund
at Burleson Church of Christ
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.
LYDIA FLORINE BAYS
1915-2000
Funeral services for Lydia Florine Bays, 85, of Burleson will be held
Thursday, August 3, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Matthew Cumberland Presbyterian
Church. Burial will be at Moore Memorial Park in Arlington.
Pallbearers are Phil Williams, Tommy Williams, John Chenevert, David
Chenevert, Rex Hon and James Muller. Honorary pallbearers are Scott Smith
and Chris Williams.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 2 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield
Funeral Home of Burleson/Fort Worth.
Mrs. Bays died Monday, July 31, 2000, at Huguley Nursing Center. She
was a homemaker.
She was born February 24, 1915, in London, Arkansas. She had lived
in Burleson for 21 years.
Mrs. Bays was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Frederick Bays
on November 9, 1958; and son-in-law, Carl Smith on February 1, 1996.
She is survived by daughters, Fredine Smith, Charline Williams and
husband, Paul, Janice Disheroon and husband, Tom, all of Burleson and Janett
Chenevert and husband, Herman, Jr. of Arlington; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;
and one great-great-grandchild.
The family has requested that memorials be made to Alzheimer's Association,
P.O. Box 9709, Fort Worth, Texas 76147 or Vitas Hospice Care, 2501 Parkview
Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Burleson/Fort Worth handled
the arrangements.
CLEO D. BULLOCK
1918-2000
Funeral services for Cleo D. Bullock, 82, of Fort Worth will be held
Wednesday, August 2 at 2:00 p.m. at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel of Fort
Worth. Burial will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth.
Mr. Bullock died Sunday, July 30, 2000, in Burleson. He was a retired
electrician.
He was born June 29, 1918, in Gilmer, Texas. He was a charter member
of the Gilmer V.F.W. and a member of Rock Creek Baptist Church.
Mr. Bullock is survived by his wife, Ruby Bullock of Fort Worth; sons,
Wesley Bullock of Keller, Texas and Bennie Bullock of Fort Worth; daughters,
Dixie Bullock of Fort Worth and Joyce Long of Burleson; brothers, Dean
Bullock of Nacogdoches, Texas and Roy Bullock of Florida; eight grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.
RANDELL DUNKLIN
1942-2000
Funeral services for Randell Dunklin, 57, of Burleson will be held
Wednesday, August 2 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel in Benbrook Funeral Home.
Burial will be at Laurel Land.
Mr. Dunklin died Saturday, July 29, 2000, at a local hospital. He was
a plumber.
He was born August 31, 1942, in Kilgore, Texas. He was a member of
Local Plumbers Union #146. He served in the Coast Guard and was a member
of the Sons of the Confederacy, SAL and the American Legion. He was also
a civil war historian and a genealogist.
Mr. Dunklin is survived by his wife, Margie Dunklin of Burleson; mother,
Ferne Dunklin of Fort Worth; sons, Reese Dunklin and wife, Mary of Lewisville,
Kenneth Dunklin of Burleson; daughter, Tammie Dunklin of Missouri; brother,
Randy Dunklin and wife, Joan of Fort Worth; sisters, Susan Gilland and
husband, Wayne of Watauga, Wilma Ferris of Fort Worth, and Carol Davis
and husband, Jonathan of Crowley.
Services entrusted to Benbrook Funeral Home, 998 Winscott Road
Benbrook, Texas 76126. 249-3330
www.benbrookfuneralhome.com
BILLY JOE HATFIELD
1931-2000
Graveside services for Billy Joe Hatfield, 68, of Crowley were held
Friday, July 28 at Blodgett Cemetery, in Blodgett, Texas. Brother Dalton
Graves officiated.
Mr. Hatfield died Tuesday, July 25, 2000, at Harris Methodist Hospital.
He was a past Sales/Service Station Manager for Central and Frontier Air
Lines.
He was born September 16, 1931, in Keo, Arkansas. He was a veteran
of the U.S. Navy and a member of the Church of Christ.
Mr. Hatfield was preceded in death by his parents, Carlton and Josephine
Ryals Hatfield; and brother, Carlton Eugene Hatfield.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Scott Hatfield of Crowley; sons and
daughters-in-law, Stan and Lisa Hatfield of Tracy, California, and Brian
and Carrie Hatfield of Arlington, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Teri
Hatfield-Lusty and Doug Lusty of Crowley; sister, Mary Frances Buchanan
of Inglewood, California; and eight grandchildren.
The family has requested that memorials in lieu of flowers be made
to Blodgett Cemetery Association, Jean Martin, Treasurer, 960 FM 21, Pittsburg,
Texas 75686.
Bates-Cooper Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant, Texas handled the arrangements.
WARREN KILLIP
1922-2000
Funeral services for Warren Killip, 78, will be held Wednesday, August
2 at 11:00 a.m. at Benbrook United Methodist Church. Burial will be at
Benbrook Cemetery.
Mr. Killip died Friday, July 28, 2000, at a Fort Worth hospital. He
was a quality control engineer for General Dynamics, retired after 38 years.
He was born April 5, 1922, in Rochester, New York. He was a World War
II Coast Guard veteran and a member of the American Legion Paul Manser
Post. He loved to garden.
Mr. Killip was preceded in death by his wife, Winifred in 1998; daughter,
Debbie; and son, Jimmy.
He is survived by sons, Ken Killip of Parker, Colorado, Warren Killip,
Jr. of New York, Bill Killip of Haltom City, Rick Killip of Azle; daughter,
Laurie Wyatt and husband, David of Fort Worth; brother, Eugene Killip of
New York; sisters, Dorothy Keefe of New York and Clarice Moore of Reno,
Nevada; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The family has requested that memorials in lieu of flowers be made
to the American Cancer Society.
Services entrusted to Benbrook Funeral Home, 998 Winscott Road
Benbrook, Texas 76126. 817-249-3330
www.benbrookfuneralhome.com
GERALD PRATER
1922-2000
Graveside services for Gerald Prater, 77, of Cleburne were held Tuesday,
August 1 at Keene Memorial Park in Keene. Elder Dan Neergaard officiated.
Mr. Prater died Saturday, July 29, 2000, in Keene. He was a retired
maintenance employee with the City of Cleburne.
He was born December 4, 1922, in Dawson, Texas. He was a member of
the Cleburne Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Mr. Prater is survived by his wife, Mildred Prater of Cleburne; son
and daughter-in law, Ronnie and Melinda Prater of Cleburne; daughter and
son-in-law, Eunice and Harold Gentry of Cleburne; and three grandchildren.
Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements.
WHITNEY LEE WOOD
1985-2000
Funeral services for Whitney Lee Wood, 14, of Burleson will be held
Saturday, July 29 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Burleson.
Burial will be at Burleson Memorial Park.
Visitation is Friday evening from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Laurel Land of
Burleson Funeral Home.
Whitney died Friday, July 21, 2000, in Maui, Hawaii. She was a student
at Burleson High School.
She was born December 3, 1985, in Fort Worth. Whitney was a lifelong
resident of Burleson. She was a freshman at Burleson High School and a
member of First Baptist Church of Burleson. She enjoyed volleyball, art
and all outdoor sports.
Whitney is survived by her parents, Terry and Liskin Wood of Burleson;
brother, Hunter Lee Wood of Burleson; grandparents, Kathryne Grimmett of
Hillsboro and Robert and Edith Beberstein of Whitney; aunt, Sherry Wood
of Waco; uncles, Johnny Wood of Grandview, Brad Beberstein of Burleson,
Daniel Beberstein and wife, Nicole of Mansfield; and several cousins.
The family has requested that memorials in lieu of flowers be made
to the Whitney Lee Wood Memorial Fund for the Art Department at Pauline
Hughes Middle School, c/o Burleson I.S.D., Administration Building, 1160
S.W. Wilshire Boulevard, Burleson, Texas 76028.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
JOSE LOPEZ VALLADARES
1913-2000
A memorial service for Jose Lopez Valladares, 87, of Keene was held
Tuesday, July 25 at Schneider Memorial Chapel. Osvaldo Rigacci and Oswaldo
Villalobos officiated. Burial was at Keene Memorial Park.
Mr. Valladares died Sunday, July 23, 2000, in Keene. He was Owner/Operator
of a mattress manufacturing company.
He was born May 7, 1913, in Cumanayagua, Cienfuegos, Cuba. He was a
member of the Keene Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Mr. Valladares is survived by his wife, Maria Lopez of Keene; daughters,
Elsa Canizares and Mary Hernandez, both of Keene; five grandchildren; and
two great-grandchildren. He was a husband to one, a father to two, a friend
to many and a servant of God.
Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements.
JEFFREY WARD POHLY
1957-2000
Funeral services for Jeffrey Ward Pohly, 42, of Burleson will be held
Wednesday, July 26 at 2:00 p.m. at Laurel Land of Burleson Chapel. Reverend
Ron Liles will officiate. A private burial will be held at Dallas/Fort
Worth National Cemetery.
Mr. Pohly died Saturday, July 22, 2000, in a Fort Worth hospital. He
was a Church Custodian.
He was born November 19, 1957, in Dallas. He served in the U.S. Navy
during the Vietnam era. He had been a resident of Burleson for three years
and was a member of Calvary Pentecostal Church. He enjoyed sports and playing
softball.
Mr. Pohly is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Jan and Glenn
Stromberg of Burleson; niece, Beja Oropeza and husband, Joe of Joshua;
nephew, Seth Stromberg of Burleson; and great-niece, Vanessa Oropeza of
Joshua.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
ETHEL HENNON
1912-2000
Graveside services for Ethel Hennon, 88, of Crowley will be held Thursday,
July 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Visitation
was Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Laurel Land Funeral Home.
Mrs. Hennon died Saturday, July 22, 2000, in Fort Worth. She was a
homemaker.
She was born March 13, 1912, in Littleton, West Virginia. She was a
member of the Crowley Church of Christ and had resided in Odessa prior
to moving to Crowley.
Mrs. Hennon was preceded in death by her husband, Walter H. Hennon
and her sister, Lee Veale of Crowley.
She is survived by son, Dale Hennon and wife, Connie of Glendora, California;
brother, Oscar Roland Glover and wife, Hazel of Warren, Michigan, and their
children, Peggy, Jeanette, Sharie, Dennis and Harry; three grandchildren,
Kerry Hennon and wife, Terri of Highland, California, and their children,
Cindy, Stacy and Russell, Kim McChesney and her son, Jeremiah of Glendora,
California, and Koen Hennon and wife, Jeannie of Fontana, California, and
their children, Nicholas, Nathan and Noelle; nieces, Mary Jane Stuart of
Crowley and Carol Rice of Watauga; nephews, Eddie Veale of Santee, California
and Alan Dale Veale of Rockport, Texas.
The family has requested that memorials in lieu of flowers be made
to the House of Hope-Share the Love in Crowley.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.
LUCILLE MARCONTELL
1921-2000
Funeral services for Lucille Marcontell, 79, of Keene were held Sunday,
July 23 at 11:00 a.m. in V.O. Schnider Memorial Chapel in Keene. Reverend
John Griswell and Reverend Joe Ray officiated. Burial was at Keene Memorial
Park in Keene.
Pallbearers were Steve Cavender, David Proctor, J.D. Gamble, Tommy
Simons, Bill Lemons, Aaron Proctor.
Mrs. Marcontell died Thursday, July 20, 2000, in Cleburne. She was
a retired school teacher.
She was born February 19, 1921, in Hooker Oklahoma to John H. Chrispens
and Minnie Augusta Grade Chrispens. She married Alton Marcontell on October
29, 1948, in Port Arthur, Texas.
Mrs. Marcontell is survived by sons, Mark Marcontell and Byron Marcontell,
both of Keene; sister, Lillian Proctor of Hillsboro; brother, J. Branson
Chrispens of Valley Center, California.
The Cleburne Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements.
EDWARD LEON SMITH
1913-2000
Funeral services for Edward Leon Smith, 86, of Canton were held Monday,
July 24 at 10:00 a.m. at Laurel Land of Burleson Chapel. Burial was at
Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington.
Mr. Smith died Friday, July 21, 2000, in Kaufman, Texas. He was a retired
Rancher and Residential Building Contractor.
He was born December 25, 1913, in Shell Knob, Missouri.
Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 65 years, Eunice Smith of Canton;
two sons, John Smith and wife, Lana of Canton and Pat Smith and wife, Linda
of Cleburne; one daughter, Betty Williams and husband, Buford of Yale,
Arkansas; two brothers, Ivan Smith of Hot Springs, Arkansas and Paul Smith
of Burleson; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
A. LEROY BONDURANT
1934-2000
Funeral services for A. Leroy Bondurant, 66, of Fort Worth were held
Saturday, July 22 at Greenwood Chapel in Fort Worth.
Mr. Bondurant died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, in Fort Worth. He was
an electrical engineer with Lockheed Martin, retired after 38 years of
service.
He was born January 29, 1934, in Fulton, Kentucky. He was a member
of University United Methodist Church and was an alumnus of the University
of Kentucky. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Mr. Bondurant was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Bondurant,
and his parents.
He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Nancy Bondurant
of Ruidoso, New Mexico; daughters and sons-in-law, Alisa and Harry Fortune
of Crowley, Barbara and Greg Wall of Kerrville, and Cindy and DeWayne Bush
of Tuscola; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandson; brother and sister-in-law,
George and Paula Bondurant of South Fulton, Tennessee; and stepmother,
Mary Bondurant of Fulton, Kentucky.
The family has requested that memorials in lieu of flowers be made
to the American Cancer Society, 3301 West Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76107.
Greenwood Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.
EDWIN D. LEHNERT
1932-2000
Private funeral services are scheduled for Edwin D. "Don" Lehnert,
67, of Burleson.
Mr. Lehnert died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, at his home. He was a retired
Parks Superintendent for the City of Burleson.
Mr. Lehnert was born November 28, 1932, in Cameron, Texas. He retired
from the U.S. Army after 29 years of service, which allowed him to see
much of the United States as well as other countries such as Ethiopia and
Germany. After his retirement from the Army, his love of horticulture provided
him with the opportunity to become the Parks Superintendent for the City
of Burleson for the past 11 years. On July 13, 2000, the City of Burleson
honored Mr. Lehnert with a lifetime achievement award and declared that
day as Don Lehnert Appreciation Day.
Mr. Lehnert is survived by his wife, Jean Lehnert of Burleson; sons,
Neal Lehnert and his wife, Christine of Athens, Greece, and Dr. Mike Lehnert
and his wife, Robyn of Lexington, Kentucky; grandchildren, Curtis Lehnert,
Dustin Lehnert, Brianna Lehnert and Kelsey Lehnert.
The family has requested that memorials in lieu of flowers be made
to Community Hospice, 1208 B West Henderson, Cleburne, Texas 76031 or to
a favorite charity.
Forest Ridge Funeral Home of Hurst handled the arrangements.
OMA WADLEY
1908-2000
Graveside services for Oma Wadley, 92, of Keene were held Friday, July
21 at Camp Ground Cemetery in Terrell, Texas.
Mrs. Wadley died July 18, 2000, in Keene. She was a retired nurse.
She was born February 17, 1908, in Hunt County, Texas, the daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Simmons. She received her education
in the Hunt County Schools and graduated from the Gainesville Sanitarium
School of Nursing in 1930. She was a member of the Nurses Alumni Association,
District No. 13, State and National Association, and the American Red Cross
Association for Nurses. She was loyal to her profession and active until
ill health forced her to early retirement.
Mrs. Wadley was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Sherman-Denison
and active in church work. She married Hugh A. Campbell in 1932. She was
preceded in death by Mr. Campbell and an infant daughter. On January 30,
1947, she married Ervin J. Wadley. They lived in Gainesville, Texas until
he was transferred to Sherman in 1955. In 1999 they moved to Keene.
Mrs. Wadley is survived by her husband, Ervin Wadley of Keene; step-daughter,
Linda Colston and husband, Harold of Joshua; sister, Ruby Willey of Harrah,
Oklahoma; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
DORIS O. ROBBINS
1918-2000
Doris O. Robbins, 82, a retired home health aide, died Wednesday, July
12, 2000, in Palestine.
She was born May 19, 1918, in Breckenridge. She lived in Palestine
for the past eight years; prior to that, she was a longtime resident of
the Fort Worth-Benbrook area.
Doris was preceded in death by her son, Phillip LaVelle Robbins and
brother, Phillip Joseph Galloway.
She is survived by grandchildren, Adina Robbins-Lents and husband,
Paul of Enid, Oklahoma, and Phillip Robbins II and wife, Caroline of Fort
Worth; great-grandchildren, Alexandra and Colin Lents; aunt, Mrs. Frantz
Bronaugh; cousin, Dalores Houston; nephew, Joe Bryant Galloway; and half-
sisters, Rosie Mimms and Bertha Jo Potts.
The family has requested that memorials be made to the American Cancer
Society.
ALICIA ANN TAYLOR
1973-2000
Graveside services for Alicia Ann Taylor, 27, of Godley were held Monday,
July 17 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Cleburne.
Mrs. Taylor died Thursday, July 13, 2000, in Godley after a long illness.
She was a former child care worker and secretary.
She was born January 23, 1973, in Fort Worth. She was a member of the
First Baptist Church in Godley.
Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by grandfathers, Richard L. Miller
and Billy Jack Holcomb.
She is survived by husband, William Taylor of Godley; son, Michael
Taylor of Godley; two daughters, KayLee Taylor of Godley and Jamie Holcomb
of Godley; father, Donald R. Holcomb and his wife, Susan of Honolulu, Hawaii;
mother, Judy Birchett and husband, Charles of Godley; sister, Amy Fairchild
and her husband, David of Midvale, Idaho; step-brother, Shawn Albritton
of Hololulu, Hawaii; maternal grandmother, Betty Miller of Weatherford;
paternal grandmother, JoAnn Tuttle of Dallas; grandmother, Dorothy Holcomb
of Fort Worth; two nephews, Kirk and Benjamin Fairchild; a niece, Chelsea
Fairchild; several cousins; two aunts, Betty Johnston and her husband,
John of Arlington, and Brenda Miller of Weatherford; and two uncles, Larry
Bob Holcomb of St. Petersburgh, Florida, and David Holcomb and his wife,
Phyllis of Fort Worth.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
CECIL MAURINE COKER
1911-2000
Funeral services for Cecil Maurine Coker, 88, of Kingsland, Texas were
held Monday, July 17 at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel
in Kingsland. Reverend Jack Whyburn officiated. Burial was at Lakeland
Hills Memorial Park in Burnet County.
Pallbearers were Curtis Coker, Jackie Robertson, Eddie Lance, Bryce
Burpo, Eugene Montgomery and Tracy Pruitt.
Mrs. Coker died Thursday, July 13, 2000, at her home. She was a homemaker.
She was born October 20, 1911, in Baird, Texas. She married Jack Alfred
Coker, Sr. Mrs. Coker moved to Kingsland in 1967, coming from Muleshoe,
Brownwood and Odessa. She was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Coker was preceded in death by husband, Jack Coker, Sr. in 1976;
one grandson, Jeffrey Cuthers in 1994; two brothers; and two sisters.
She is survived by daughters, Dolores Robertson of Burleson, Reata
Pruitt of Odessa, Alice Cuthers of Kingfisher, Oklahoma; sons, Jack Coker,
Jr. of Burleson, Rodger Coker of Amarillo, Bill Woods of Abilene; brother,
Alix J. Satterwhite of Mid West City, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren; 22
great-grandchildren.
Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home of Kingsland handled the arrangements.
BILLY FRANK COBB
1925-2000
Funeral services for Billy Frank Cobb, 75, of Burleson were held Saturday,
July 15 at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Burleson. Burial was at
Burleson Memorial Park.
Mr. Cobb died Wednesday, July 12, 2000, at his home. He was co-owner
and founder of Cobb Plumbing Company in Burleson.
He was born April 16, 1925, in Fort Worth. He graduated from Arlilngton
Heights High School in Fort Worth. Mr. Cobb had lived in Burleson for 30
years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Burleson, Masonic Lodge,
and was a Master Plumber. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the
U.S. Marine Corp. He was a devoted husband, father and friend.
Mr. Cobb is survived by his wife, Betty Cobb of Burleson; two sons,
Mike Cobb and wife, Cheryl of Burleson, and Mark Cobb and wife, Robbin
of Granbury; daughter, Tina Bauer and husband, Bill of Houston; five grandchildren,
Matthew, Sean, Mary, Codi and Cassie; nephews, David Cobb of Oklahoma,
Pat Cobb of Dallas, Randy Cobb and Ronny Cobb, both of California; and
niece, Jennifer Cobb of League City, Texas.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
VICTOR WEDDEL
1917-2000
A memorial service for Victor Weddel, 83, of Burleson was held July
3 at Victory Family Church Assembly of God in Burleson. His eldest grandson,
Danny Weddel, and Pastor Larry Dickson officiated. A private graveside
service was held July 1 at Skyview Memorial Park in Rendon.
Mr. Weddel passed from this life to meet his Heavenly Father on Friday,
June 30, 2000. He was a retired master plumber and a member of the Local
Plumbers Union Number 146 Plumbers and Steamfitters.
He was born January 18, 1917, in Milburn, Oklahoma, the son of Walter
Andrew and Mattie Lou Florence Weddel. He married Irene O. Montandon on
April 1, 1939, in Fort Worth. The two lived in Burleson for more than 30
years.
An excellent plumber, Mr. Weddel also enjoyed all aspects of carpentry
work as well. He could build and repair just about anything; and when asked
to take on a project, family and friends fondly recall his saying, time
and again, "That's easy done."
A devoted husband, son, father, grandfather and friend, Mr. Weddel
will be greatly missed. All who knew him have witnessed his lifelong strong
moral character and will remember him always for his most gentle and patient
spirit. Mr. Weddel lived out the Apostle Paul's admonishment to Christians,
"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another
in love." (Ephesians 4:2)
Mr. Weddel is survived by his wife of 61 years, Irene Weddel of Burleson;
two sons, Ron Weddel of Longmont, Colorado, and Dan Weddel of Acton; two
daughters, Vickie Ennis and Connie Beatty, both of Arlington; six grandchildren;
and five great-grandchildren.
The family has requested that memorials be made to the Emory J. Lilge
Hospice House in Burleson.
JAN WYCHE TOWN
1920-2000
Graveside services for Jan Wyche Town, 80, of Burleson were held July
10 at Siloam Cemetery in Comanche County, Texas.
Mrs. Town died on July 8, 2000, in Burleson. She was born February
10, 1920, in Comanche County, Texas. She had been a resident of Burleson
for 39 years.
She is survived by her husband, Albert Fredrick Town of Burleson; brother
and his wife, Dr. Allen G. and Sally Wyche of Burleson; step-sons and their
wives, Fred and Juanice Town of Myrtle Beach, California, and Jon and Lynn
Town of Phoenix, Arizona; step-daughter and her husband, Mary and Adrian
Garza of Fort Worth; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Harrell Funeral Home of Dublin, Texas handled the arrangements.
SYLVIA L. VON POHLE
1912-2000
Graveside services for Sylvia L. von Pohle, 88, of Keene were held
Wednesday, July 5 at East Cooper Cemetery in Oklahoma. A memorial service
was held Wednesday, July 5 at Burleson Seventh-day Adventist Church. Elder
Larry Schneider officiated.
Mrs. von Pohle died Sunday, July 2, 2000, in a Fort Worth hospital.
She was a Registered Nurse.
She was born April 9, 1912, in Loyal, Oklahoma.
Mrs. von Pohle is survived by daughter, Linda Mickelson of Las Vegas,
Nevada; brother, Monroe Schneider of Loyal, Oklahoma.
Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements.
MICHAEL FRANCIS MATTHEW O'BRIEN
1957-2000
Funeral services for Michael Francis Matthew O'Brien, 43, of Burleson
were held Tuesday, July 11 at Christ Church of Wedgwood. Burial was at
Burleson Memorial Park in Burleson.
Pallbearers will be Jack O'Brien, Jim O'Brien, Mark O'Brien, Paul Mazzenga,
Philip Oest and Scott Hester.
Mr. O'Brien died Friday, July 7, 2000, in Burleson. He was a HVAC Technician.
He was born June 6, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, the second son of John
and Isabel O'Brien. Michael was full of life and fun and mischief. His
best friends were his brothers, and he made his sisters feel like they
were loved the "best". Michael loved and honored his parents. He was a
Christian and honored The Lord. He served as usher at his church in Wedgwood,
and was a Sunday School Teacher for the three-year-olds. Micheal fulfilled
his dream of becoming a husband when he married Debi, and life just got
better when Dalyssa arrived - his total pride and joy. He was a devoted
husband and incredibly loving father. He loved and honored his in-law family
as his own. Michael was here for only a short time, but he will be remembered
as a big hearted man forever by those whose life he touched. We love you,
Mikey, save a spot for us as you settle in next to Jesus.
Mr. O'Brien is survived by his beloved wife of 12 years, Debi O'Brien
of Burleson; precious daughter, Dalyssa O'Brien of Burleson, the pride
and joy of his life; parents, John Joseph and Isabel Virginia O'Brien of
Crowley; sisters, Mary Ann and John J. "Z-Man" Zevchak of Burleson, Joan
Marie and William Beth of Cleburne, Erin Elizabeth and Kenneth "Rick" Urbanek
of Crowley, Kathleen Patricia and Scott A. Hester of Cleburne; brothers,
John J. "Jack" O'Brien of Fort Worth, Mark Philip and Heather O'Brien of
Burleson, James Lawrence and Jennie O'Brien of Fort Worth; mother-in-law
and father-in-law, Kathy and Garry Wordelman of Hurst; sister-in-law, Denae
Wordelman of Dallas; numerous other loving relatives and many friends.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
GRADY JOE O'NEAL
1926-2000
Funeral services for Grady Joe O'Neal, 74, of Arlington were held Tuesday,
July 11 at Handley/Meadowbrook Christian Church. Burial was at Decatur
Oaklawn Cemetery.
Mr. O'Neal died Saturday, July 8, 2000, at his home. He was a retired
Systems Technician with AT&T/Lucent.
He was born May 22, 1926, in Decatur, Texas. He served his country
in the U.S. Army. Mr. O'Neal was a member of the DAV and Communication
Workers of America. He was a member of the Handley /Meadowbrook Christian
Church where he served as a Deacon.
Mr. O'Neal is survived by his beloved wife of over 50 years, Samye;
son, Grady Lee O'Neal and wife, Angie; daughter, Nancy O'Neal Payne; brother,
Ray Leslie O'Neal and wife, Tommie; sisters, Mae Bowling and husband, Cecil,
and Faye Stanley and husband, Jay; grandchildren, Rachel and Scott Payne,
Amanda and Ryan O'Neal; brother-in-law, J.D. McKinney; and the many families
and friends whose lives he touched.
Moore Funeral Home, Bowen Road Chapel, of Arlington handled the arrangements.
LINDA SUE TUNNELL- WILLIAMSON
1944-2000
Funeral services for Linda Sue Tunnell-Williamson, 55, of Grapevine
were held Friday, July 7 at Arlington Funeral Home Chapel in Arlington.
Graveside services were also Friday at Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery
in Dallas.
Linda died Tuesday, July 4, 2000, in Fort Worth. She was a homemaker.
She was born August 1, 1944, in El Paso, Texas. She attended Southwestern
Adventist College and touched lives across the United States. She never
said an unkind word nor knew a stranger. All who knew her are better for
having done so. A loving daughter, giving sister, wonderful wife and unforgettable
friend; she was all these things to all who knew her. She lived her life
for those she loved and the Lord she served.
Linda is survived by her beloved husband, Cliff; daughters, Suzanne,
Tiffany and Amy; grandsons, Austin and Tristan, who will forever remember
their Nonna's embrace. Linda will be missed by all who knew her, especially
her family, loving parents, W.R. and Billie; brothers, Dale, Norman, Jimmy
and Paul; and sister, Paula.
The family has requested that memorials in lieu of flowers be made
to Augusta Seventh-day Adventist Church, Attention Mongolia Ministry, 4301
Wheeler Road, Augusta, Georgia 30907
Arlington Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
WILLARD CLAUDE COBB
1924-2000
Graveside services for Willard Claude (W.C.) Cobb, 75, of Briar Oaks-Burleson
were held Friday, July 7 at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth.
Mr. Cobb died Tuesday, July 4, 2000, at his home. He was a Tool Planner
for Bell Helicopter Textron, retired since 1990.
He was born September 6, 1924, in Walker County, Alabama to Manly Claud
Cobb and Buler Irene Higginbotham. After moving to Texas, Mr. Cobb was
employed by General Dynamics of Fort Worth from 1949 to 1971. He subsequently
worked for Bell Helicopter for 17 years.
Mr. Cobb is survived by his wife of 53 years, Opal A. Cobb of Briar
Oaks-Burleson; daughters, Claudette Wynn of Burleson, Janice Pennington
of Fort Worth, Pamela Boyd of Arlington; son, Michael Cobb of Lancaster,
California; sisters, Juanita Cobb of Fort Worth, Sue Barron of Dallas;
brothers, Jack Cobb of Quinton, Alabama, Don Cobb of Joshua, Frank Cobb
of Arlington; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The family has requested that memorials in lieu of flowers be made
to the Leukemia Society.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements. |
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