PAMELA ANN HARRISON
1947-2000
Funeral services for Pamela Ann Harrison, 53, of Fort Worth are scheduled
at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 11 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel in Fort
Worth. Burial will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation is from
3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Funeral Home.
Mrs. Harrison died Friday, December 8, 2000, in Houston. She was born
August 21, 1947, in Tyler, Texas.
She was a light of God's love to all who knew her. She will be greatly
missed and remembered by the ones who knew her during her extraordinary
life. Her love and impact will live on in the faces and hearts of her dear
husband, children, family and friends, who are blessed for having known
her.
Mrs. Harrison is survived by her beloved husband, Jim Harrison of Fort
Worth; daughter, Dashelle Cashion of Houston; sons, Jamie Cashion and his
wife, Summer, of Fort Worth and Joshua Harrison, also of Fort Worth; parents,
John and Helen Crawford of Burleson; grandmother, Willie McDonald of Tyler;
sister, Mickie Tigner of Fort Worth and husband, Larry; brothers, Johnny
Crawford of Burleson and wife, Gail, and Randy Crawford of Joshua and wife,
Lorie; niece, Mandy McCoy, and her husband, Donny, of Burleson; nephews,
Mark Crawford and his wife, Teena, of Burleson, Adam Crawford of Burleson,
Justin Tigner of Houston, Clint and Aaron Crawford of Joshua.
Memorials may be made in Mrs. Harrison's name to the Christopher Reeve
Paralysis Foundation, 500 Morris Avenue, Springfield, New Jersey 07081.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth is in charge of arrangements.
BILLY FATE EARLEY II
1962-2000
Funeral services for Billy Fate "Dusty" Earley II, 38, of Cleburne,
were held Tuesday, December 5 at Calvary Baptist Church. Reverend Charles
Payne officiated. Burial was at Baker-Lain Cemetery in Johnson County,
Texas.
Pallbearers were Tommy Sanders, Tracy Watson, Steve Johnson, George
Davis, Jr., Randy Anderson, Bruce Paul, Richie Simpson and Jimmy Clements.
Honorary Pallbearers were Brad Earley, Mike and Mark Earley, Kelly Moore,
King Reagan, Larry Milsap, Mark Brown, Mike Green, Barry Kirkland, Bernie
Johnson, Kirk Kirkland, Ozzy Black, Joey Quattlebaum, Gil Earley and Alex
Nichols.
Mr. Earley died Friday, December 1, 2000, in Cleburne. He was the owner
of Sunbelt Signs in Cleburne.
He was born September 1, 1962, in Cleburne to Billy Fate Earley and
Jannette Diamond Earley. He married Mardi Leanne Bransom on June 21, 1985,
in Cleburne.
Mr. Earley was a member of the Johnson County Sheriff's Posse and a
member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was also a member of the ACTRA Team
Ropers Association and the Regional Team Roping Association. He was the
past president of the Goatneck Community Center and a coach in the Cleburne
Baseball Association.
Mr. Earley is survived by his wife, Mardi Earley of Cleburne; sons,
Bllade Earley and Gunter Earley of Cleburne; parents, Bill and Jannette
Earley of Cleburne; two brothers, David Earley of Granbury and Alan Ray
Earley of Omaha, Nebraska; two sisters, Schrennia Kelley of Cleburne and
Audra Lynn Roden of Pampa, Texas; a number of nieces and nephews; and many
friends.
The Cleburne Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements.
ATHENE "CONNIE" MITCHELL
1925-2000
Funeral services for Athene "Connie" Mitchell, 75, of Joshua were held
Friday, December 8 at Mountain Valley Chapel in Burleson. Burial was at
Greenwood Memorial Park in Fort Worth.
Mrs. Mitchell died Wednesday, December 6, 2000, at a local hospital.
She was a homemaker.
She was born April 20, 1925, in Wortham, Texas, to George Wasson and
Carrie Michaels. She was a member of Reece Prairie Baptist Church of Burleson.
Mrs. Mitchell is survived by son, Dr. Kenneth Hewett and his wife,
Mary, of Charleston, South Carolina; daughter, Janice Snyder and her husband,
Walter, of Joshua; brother, Lynn Wasson of Brenham; sister, Evelyn Carson
of Independence, Missouri; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association
or the Joshua Community Library.
The Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
WILLA BELLE "MALLORY" CRANFORD
1912-2000
Funeral services for Willa Belle "Mallory" Cranford, 88, of Burleson
were held Tuesday, December 5 at the First United Methodist Church of Burleson.
Burial was at Burleson Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Cranford died Saturday, December 2, 2000, at Huguley Nursing Center.
She was a retired secretary for the U.S. Government Farmers Home Administration
of Fort Worth.
She was born March 8, 1912. She was a lifelong resident of Burleson
and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Burleson.
Mrs. Cranford was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward E.
Mallory; two brothers; three sisters; and her mother and father.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Cecil Cranford of Burleson;
two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and LaVaun Mallory and Randy and Eileen
Cranford, both of Burleson; six grandchildren, Eddie Mallory, Jackie Underwood,
Barbara Porter, Sherrie Isenberg, Darren Cranford and Steven Cranford;
eight great-grandchildren; one niece, Peggy Moore; and one sister-in-law,
Lillie Mae Allen.
Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
BILLIE ANNE LEACH
1958-2000
Funeral services for Billie Anne Leach, 41, of Cleburne are scheduled
for 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 9 at Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Elder Ben Leach, Pastor Don Baker, Pastor Russ Laughlin and Pastor John
Curnon are officiating.
Mrs. Leach died Tuesday, November 28, 2000, in Fort Worth. She was
a teacher.
She was born December 7, 1958, in New Bern, North Carolina. She was
a teacher and believed strongly in education. She was still enrolled at
Hill College taking teaching certification courses when she died. During
the four years of her illness she never complained or asked "why me?" She
was grateful for the many miracles she had received, and counted among
them the help, prayers and gifts of friends and family. She never gave
up hope or her faith.
Mrs. Leach is survived by her husband, Daniel Arthur Leach of Cleburne;
father, Bill Abernathy of Emerald Isle, North Carolina; mother, Anna Abernathy
of Covington, Texas; sons, Benny Leach, Daniel Leach and Eddy Leach, all
of Cleburne; daughter, Victoria Leach of Cleburne; brothers, Abby Abernathy
of Covington and Tim Abernathy of East Texas.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be sent to the
Billie Ann Leach Memorial - Children's College Fund, c/o Bank of America,
One Main Street, Cleburne, Texas 76031. 817-556-6400.
Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Cleburne is in charge of arrangements.
KAY BOWERS
1922-2000
Funeral services for Kay Maynard Bowers, 78, of Crowley were held Thursday,
November 30 at First Baptist Church of Crowley. Burial was at Rising Star
Cemetery in Rising Star, Texas.
Mrs. Bowers died Tuesday, November 28, 2000, in Crowley. She was a
retired dental technician.
She was born May 20, 1922, in Rising Star. She and her husband, Burton,
moved to Fort Worth in 1954 and resided there until 1995 when they moved
to Crowley. Mrs. Bowers was an active member of Forest Park Baptist Church
in Fort Worth, then First Baptist Church in Crowley. She lived her faith
and was an inspiration to all who knew her. She enjoyed painting and playing
the piano. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Bowers is survived by her husband of 61 years, Burton E. Bowers
of Crowley; children, Donna Katherine Saunders and husband, Richard, of
Parker, and Chris F. Bowers and wife, Francie, of Crowley; grandchildren,
Cynthia Saunders Hartley of Richardson, Charles R. Saunders, Jr., of Corinth,
J. Brantley Saunders of Plano, K. Tracey Saunders McCalister of Austin,
Jay Bowers of Corpus Christi, and Jennifer Bowers Saunders of Corinth;
great-grandchildren, Katie, Davis and Karleigh Hartley, Elizabeth Saunders
and Brennan Saunders; sister, Ruby Nell Welch of San Angelo.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made
to the American Cancer Society or First Baptist Church of Crowley.
Greenwood Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.
A.J. JOHNSON
1919-2000
Graveside services for A.J. Johnson, 81, of Crowley were held Friday,
December 1 at Crowley Cemetery in Crowley.
Mr. Johnson died Wednesday, November 29, 2000, at a local hospital.
He was a retired equipment operator for Tarrant County.
He was born November 24, 1919, in Bryan County, Oklahoma to Andrew
and Ruth McGentry Johnson. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War
II.
Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Evelyn Johnson of Crowley; son,
Ollis Johnson and wife, Kathy, of Granbury; daughters, Leatrice Miller
and husband, Paul, of Hillsboro, Joan Hilton and husband, Virgil, of Hillsboro,
Lona Baker and husband, Percy, of Kennedale; brothers, Marvin Johnson of
Crowley, John Johnson of Mexia; sisters, Myrtle Lind of Baton Rouge, Louisiana;
Earleane Woodard of Bonham; 13 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
Baumgardner Funeral Home of Crowley handled the arrangements.
HENRY P. DEVOE, SR.
1913-2000
Funeral services for Henry P. DeVoe, Sr., 87, of Burleson were held
Monday, November 27 at Mount Olivet Chapel. Reverend Gloria Gillaspie officiated.
Burial was at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Mr. DeVoe died Thursday, November 23, 2000. He was a retired warehouseman.
He was born October 21, 1913, in Waterberry, Connecticut. He was a
Christian and attended Steppingstone Family Church of Burleson. He was
also a member of the Crowley Moose Lodge #2200 for 19 years.
Mr. DeVoe is survived by his wife, Verlie Mae DeVoe of Burleson; sons,
Henry P. (Jake) DeVoe, Jr. of Alvarado, and Joseph DeVoe of Springtown;
daughters, Doris Wierzbicki of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Joann Cushman of Mansfield,
Verna Smith and Florence Cook of Burleson; 26 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to expresses their gratitude to all the staff of
Huguley Hospice House for their loving care and kindness.
Mount Olivet Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.
JACK N. DAVIS
1911-2000
Funeral services for Jack N. Davis, 89, of Burleson were held at 10:00
a.m. Saturday,December 2 at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home in Fort
Worth. Burial was at Crowley Cemetery in Crowley.
Mr. Davis died Wednesday, November 29, 2000, in Fort Worth. He was
a retired freight inspector with General Services Administration.
He was born July 6, 1911, in Ellis County, Texas. He served in the
U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant and was a Veteran of World War II. Mr. Davis'
favorite hobby was woodworking. He was a wonderful and loving husband and
father. He was always concerned about the welfare of his family and friends
and never missed the chance to assist them. He will be greatly missed and
never forgotten.
Mr. Davis is survived by his wife of 61 years, Arlene Davis; daughter
Jackie Wilson and her husband, Thurman; granddaughters, Laura Lawson and
Alicia Wilson; brother, Leland H. Davis.
Memorials may be made in Mr. Davis' name to the Emery J. Lilge Hospice
House.
Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.
PENELOPE JANE LAMBERT
1964-2000
Funeral services for Penelope "Penny" Jane Lambert, 36, of Flower Mound
were held Monday, November 27 at J.E. Foust Funeral Home in Grapevine.
Mrs. Lambert died Wednesday, November 22, 2000, in Flower Mound. She
was a homemaker.
She was born April 11, 1964, in Fort Worth. She was raised in Burleson
and attended Burleson schools.
Mrs. Lambert worked in various accounting roles in the Metroplex, Dobbs
House, M/A/R/C and Winzor before becoming a full-time homemaker after the
birth of her second son. Most recently she worked as a tireless volunteer
at Forest Vista Elementary in Flower Mound and was a proud booster for
her sons' various extracurricular activities. She was a wonderful wife
and fantastic mother who can never be replaced. Her family and friends
will forever miss her love, generosity and support. She brought her own
special love and smile to all those who knew her.
Mrs. Lambert was preceded in death by her father, Michael R. Owen,
and her father-in-law, Billy W. Lambert.
She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Chris; sons, Duke and Evan;
mother, LaQuitta Owen; sister, Michele Kincaid and husband, James; nephew,
Blake; mother-in-law, Mary Riggs and husband, Paul; both sets of grandparents;
and a great-grandmother.
Memorials may be made in Mrs. Lambert's name to the American Heart
Association.
J.E. Foust & Son Funeral Directors in Grapevine handled the arrangements.
LAVONNE ROGERS TOMLIN
Funeral services for Lavonne Rogers Tomlin, 76, of Cleburne were held
Wednesday, November 29 at Laurel Land of Burleson Memorial Chapel. Burial
was at Shannon Rosehill Memorial Park.
Mrs. Tomlin died Sunday, November 26, 2000, in Cleburne. She was a
homemaker.
She was preceded in death by one son, Johnny Tomlin.
Mrs. Tomlin is survived by sons, Joe Harold Benton and wife, Lucy,
and Jesse M. Tomlin and wife, Mitzi; sister, Berniece Bradshaw; brother,
Billy Lee Rogers; grandchildren, Tana Basinger and husband, Ken, Kristina
Goodloe, Charlotte Stotts and husband, Jason, Shelby Tomlin and Leslie
Lavonne Tomlin; and ten great-grandchildren.
Laurel Lane Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
JAMES L. HAIR
1932-2000
Funeral services for James L. Hair, 68, of Burleson are scheduled at
10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 29 at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home
in Fort Worth. Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Highland Cemetery
in Iowa Park, Texas.
Mr. Hair died Sunday, November 26, 2000, in Fort Worth following a
brief illness. He was a retired Executive Assistant and Geologist for the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
He was born September 12, 1932, in Charlie, Texas. He served in the
U.S. Navy from 1950-1954 aboard the U.S.S. Bataan during the Korean War.
After receiving his bachelors degree in Geology from Midwestern State University,
he went to work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1959. He retired
from the Corps of Engineers in 1989 having worked on a number of civil
works projects including the Sam Rayburn/Town Bluff hydropower project.
He received numerous awards and honors during his career, including induction
into the Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees and a decoration for
Exceptional Service. He has lived in Burleson since 1970. He was formerly
Chairman of the Board for the Corps of Engineers Employees Credit Union
and was the first Mayor of Briaroaks. He was formerly Chairman of the Board
for the Mountain Valley Country Club Board of Directors. He was a devout
family man and an avid golfer. He loved Civil War history, Peanuts comic
strips, the Dallas Cowboys, gardening and chopping wood.
Mr. Hair is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Wanda Hair of
Burleson; sons, Kelly Hair and his wife, Sheryl, of Arlington, Jeff Hair
and his wife, Sharon, of Fort Worth, Jon Hair of Burleson; brothers, B.J.
Hair of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Gordon Hair of Colorado Springs, Colorado;
sister, Delores VanAuken of Omaha, Nebraska; four grandchildren; and a
wealth of friends throughout the country.
Memorials may be made to the Community Hospice of North Texas.
Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Fort Worth/Burleson is in
charge of arrangements.
MARTHA ANN PARKS ADAIR
1943-2000
Funeral services for Martha Ann Parks Adair, 56, of Burleson were held
Friday, November 24 in the Youth Chapel at the Keene Seventh-day Adventist
Church. Pastor Bob Thrower officiated.
Mrs. Adair died Monday, November, 20, 2000, at her home in Burleson.
She was born December 23, 1943, in Ralls, Texas. She was a former resident
of Keene.
Mrs. Adair was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.S.
Parks.
She is survived by her husband, Chester Adair of Burleson; son, Linc
A. Liberto of Keene; sisters, Bobbye Dale Cromer of Kinston, North Carolina,
Maxine Littlefield of Ralls, Texas, Mamie Jo Henry of Chattanooga, Tennessee;
brother, P.M. "Sonny" Sricklin; daughter-in-law, Brenda Liberto of Keene;
step-daughter, Penny Briley of Joshua; step-son, Keith Adair of Burleson;
grandchildren, Anthony Liberto, Moe Briley and David Briley; nephews, Bradley
Smith Cromer of Kinston, North Carolina and Bo Melton of Colorado; Littlefield
nephews and nieces; and Stricklin nieces.
Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements.
ELMER BOATMAN
1914-2000
Funeral services for Elmer Boatman, 86, are scheduled Wednesday, November
29 at West Freeway Church of Christ. Entombment will be at Greenwood Mausoleum.
Mr. Boatman died Saturday, November 25, 2000, in Fort Worth. He was
formerly employed at Lockheed and Bell Helicopter.
He was born March 30, 1914, in Ponta. He was a charter member of the
West Freeway Church of Christ and was active in volunteer activities. He
was an avid 42 player and a longtime deputy in the Tarrant County Sheriffs
Posse, where he served as Chaplain and remained active in the duties of
that organization.
Mr. Boatman was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine, in 1997.
He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Olin Sanders
of Hurst, Donna and James L. Smith of Tolar; siblings, Opal Smith of Jacksonville,
Pansy Caldwell of Quitman, Leon Boatman of Jacksonville; grandchildren,
Kathy Deardorfs and husband, John, of Burleson, Michael Sanders and wife,
Sara, of Aurora, Colorado, Lynna Chenault and husband, David, of Zwikau,
Germany, Matthew Smith and wife, Betsy, of Ramstein AFB, Germany; four
great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made in Mr. Boatman's name to Care Committee at All
Saints Hospital.
CHARLES ROY HILL, SR.
1937-2000
A memorial service for Charles Roy Hill, Sr., 63, of Burleson was held
Tuesday, November 21 at Southwood Baptist Church.
Mr. Hill died Sunday, November 19, 2000, after a long battle with cancer.
He was an electrician, retired from Miller Brewing Company after more than
30 years.
He was born in Fort Worth on February 21, 1937. After graduating from
Cleburne High School in 1955, he served his country in the Navy for four
years. He was a devoted Christian, husband, father and grandfather. He
never met a stranger and was an instant friend to anyone he met. His loyalty
and dedication to his family, friends and God will be missed by all who
had the opportunity to know him. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished
my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7.
Mr. Hill is survived by his wife of 41 years, Cheryl Hill of Burleson;
six children and spouses, Leigh Ann Berta of Fort Worth, Diana and Randy
Hoekstra of Richardson, Charles and Marcey Hill, Jr. of Mansfield, John
and Rachel Hill of Burleson, Zoltan and Melissa McNeel of Allen, Marianna
and David Thrapp of Fort Worth, Terry Berta of Fort Worth; grandchildren,
Duane, Cleighton, Michael, Meagan, James, Michelle, Amanda, Bailey and
Rayne; siblings and spouses, Joy and Jerry Sanders of Fort Worth, and Richard
and Sue Hill of Terlingua; aunts and uncles, Katherine and Joe Burkett
of Fort Worth; and other relatives and friends who loved him dearly.
The family has requested that memorials in lieu of flowers be made
to the American Cancer Society or Southwood Baptist Church.
Guardian Funeral Home in Fort Worth handled the arrangements.
MARY FLORENCE KOCH
1907-2000
Graveside services for Mary Florence Koch, 93, of Burleson were held
Thursday, November 16 at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth.
Mrs. Koch died Monday, November 13, 2000, in Burleson. She was a retired
Clerk with Charlie Hillard Ford in Fort Worth.
She was born January 30, 1907. She was a member of Southcliff Baptist
Church in Fort Worth. She was a 1927 graduate of Texas Christian University
with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Mrs. Koch was preceded in death by her husband, Luther E. Koch, in
August of 1985.
She is survived by daughters, Cherry Thompson and Nita Jo Brown; seven
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren;
brother, Paul Austin; sister, Karleen Mouton; numerous nieces and nephews.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.
HOPE COSBY
1946-2000
Mass of Christian Burial for Hope Cosby, 54, of Burleson will be held
at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 20 at Saint Ann Catholic Church in Burleson.
Burial will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth. A Rosary is
scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 19 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel
of Fort Worth.
Mrs. Cosby died Wednesday, November 15, 2000, in Fort Worth. She was
a retired cafeteria worker with Burleson High School.
She was born April 19, 1946, in Los Angeles, California.
Mrs. Cosby is survived by her husband of 38 years, John P. Cosby, Sr.
of Burleson; children, Sara Anderson and Jeff Griffith of Fort Worth, John
Paul Cosby, Jr. and Sonya Scott of Everman, Carolyn Hope Pilcher and husband,
Wade, of Godley, Karen C. Cosby Winter and husband, Richard Gene, of Burleson;
mother, Delores Coumparoules of Lamirada, California; brothers, Steve Coumparoules
of Lamirada, California, Daniel Coumparoules of Whittier, California; sisters,
Elizabeth Cosby of Norwalk, California, Pat Boehm of Paramount, California,
Lee Ramirez of Paramount, California, Lorraine Coumparoules of Joshua,
Rosie Maxwell of Washington, Georgia, Janice Coumparoules of West Covina,
California; and nine grandchildren.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth is in charge of arrangements.
DELMER LEON EARHEART
1914-2000
Funeral services for Delmer Leon Earheart, 86, of Burleson, were held
at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 18 at Crestmont Baptist Church of Burleson.
Burial was at Greenwood Memorial Park in Fort Worth.
Mr. Earheart died peacefully Wednesday, November 15, 2000, in Burleson
after a long battle with respiratory disease.
He was born July 25, 1914, in Darwin, Oklahoma to Henry and Alice Earheart.
He was married to Marie Johnson Earheart for 52 years. He worked at many
jobs during his life including outdoor advertising, security and maintenance.
He never lacked for a story to tell, never met a stranger, never failed
to let anyone know he was an "Okie" and a Democrat! Delmer loved the Texas
Rangers, the Dallas Cowboys and OU football.
Mr. Earheart was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Johnson Earheart.
He is survived by daughter, Janie Button and husband, Arthur "Buddy";
son, Mike Earheart and wife, Lynette; grandchildren, Debhra Johnson and
husband, Mike, Mike Button, Michele Blumenthal and husband, Elbert, Mark
Button and wife, Melissa, Troy Earheart and wife, Rachel, and Brent Earheart
and wife, Heather; great-grandchildren, Amanda Keith, Kimberly Johnson,
Hillary Johnson, Jessica Blumenthal, and Abbey Button; sisters, Lois Boggs
of Ardmore, Oklahoma, Thelma Cummings (his twin) of Los Angeles, California,
and Della Taylor of Maxie, Mississippi; brothers, Lewis Earheart of Wiseman,
Nevada, Clyde Earheart of Ardmore, Oklahoma and Ralph Earheart of Holden,
Missouri; many nieces, nephews and friends.
The family expresses a special thanks to VITAS Hospice for so much
loving care in such a short time.
Greenwood Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.
LOGAN HUNTER OWENS
2000
Graveside services for Logan Hunter Owens, a newborn, were held at
3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 18 at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth.
Logan died Wednesday, November 15, 2000, in Fort Worth.
"Our sweet little Angel has gone to Heaven to be with our other loved
ones."
Logan was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Jack Dohoney.
He is survived by his mother, Lesley Monique Owens; grandparents, Phyllis
and David Grizzard, Diane and Leslie Owens; great-grandparents, Locille
Dohoney, Dorothy and Les Owens; aunt and uncle, Monica and Billy Jenkins;
great-aunt and great-uncle, Lockwanna and Hershal Dohoney; cousins, Hillary
and Billy Jenkins.
Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home in Fort Worth handled the arrangements.
MARK WAYNE BRANNAM
1959-2000
Funeral services for Mark Wayne Brannam, 41, of Fletcher, Oklahoma,
were held Tuesday, November 14 at First Baptist Church in Fletcher. Henry
Reid, pastor of Lawton Seventh Day Adventist Church, and Reverend Bobby
Gilstrap, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiated. Burial arrangements
had not yet been announced.
Mr. Brannam died Friday, November 10, 2000, in a Chickasha, Oklahoma
hospital after a brief illness. He worked for Freedom Cars in Lawton, Oklahoma
for seven years and had been sales manager for Larry Hamstead Ford in Rush
Springs, Oklahoma for the past year and a half.
He was born September 8, 1959, in Richmond, Virginia, and lived in
Silver Springs, Maryland from 1963-74. He moved to Keene in 1974 and lived
there until joining the Army in 1977. He served eight years at Fort Sill
until 1985. He married Mary Overton on May 3, 1997, in Lawton, and lived
in Lawton until moving to Fletcher in 1995. He was a member of the American
Samuri Association and the Oklahoma Samuri Association. He was an avid
football and golf fan. He was loved by all and will be missed.
Mr. Brannam is survived by his wife, Mary, of Fletcher, Oklahoma; four
sons, Nathan of Fort Worth, Kyle and his wife, Terri, of Lawton, Oklahoma,
Garry Milchesky and his wife, April, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Bobby Milchesky
and his wife, Kelli, of Saratoga Springs, New Yori; two daughters, Rosa
Quiroz and Chesney Overton of Fletcher; his parents, Ellis, Jr. and Mary
Brannam of Keene; one brother, Ellis Brannam III and his wife, Linda, of
Fort Worth; one sister, Robin Broussard and her husband, Wayne, of Prairieville,
Louisiana; four grandsons, Jordan Pryor of Norman, Oklahoma, Kevin Brannam
of Lawton, Garry Milchesky III and Corbin Milchesky of Tulsa; one granddaughter,
Hailey Milchesky of Saratoga Springs, New York; two nieces, Danielle Brannam
of Fort Worth and Katrina Broussard of Prairieville, Louisiana.
Robbins Funeral Home of Fletcher, Oklahoma handled the arrangements.
WANDA JOHNS
1927-2000
Graveside services for Wanda Johns, 73, of Glen Rose were held Monday,
November 13 at Nancy Smith Cemetery.
Mrs. Johns died Saturday, November 11, 2000, in Fort Worth. She was
a bookkeeper for Hilley Drug Store.
She was born November 9, 1927, in Glen Rose. She lived in the Burleson
area for 43 years and in Glen Rose the past nine years.
Mrs. Johns is survived by her sister, Sue Schad of Burleson; half-sister,
Freda Whitworth of Glen Rose; several nieces and nephews; extended family
that she helped raise, Tom Yarbrough, Becky Yarbrough, Ashley Yarbrough,
Leah Yarbrough and Staci Yarbrough, all of Burleson, Jerry Martin of Lewisville,
Sandra Kilgore and Carolyn Sirek, both of Joshua, Linda McArthur of Glen
Rose and Barbra Bates of Krum.
The family has requested that memorials be made to the American Heart
Association, the American Cancer Society or Juvenile Diabetes.
Wiley Funeral Home of Glen Rose handled the arrangements.
JUANITA M. NELLI
1911-2000
Funeral services for Juanita M. Nelli, 89, of Cleburne were held at
10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 15 at Mountain Valley Chapel. Interment
was at Caddo Cemetery in Joshua.
Mrs. Nelli died Sunday, November 12, 2000, in a Fort Worth hospital.
She was a homemaker.
She was born February 27, 1911, in Bigheart, Oklahoma. She had been
a resident of Cleburne for 17 years. She enjoyed gardening, especially
growing roses, and writing. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and
grandmother. She had been active in volunteer work with the Girl Scouts
and had received the highest honor an adult volunteer can receive.
Mrs. Nelli was preceded in death by her husband, Pahl C. Nelli, Sr.,
on February 2, 1999.
She is survived by son, Pahl C. Nelli, Jr., of Cleburne; daughter Pahla
Dees and husband, Donnie, of Joshua; grandchildren, Dustin Dees and wife,
Tonya, of Fort Worth, Kristen Dees of Joshua; nieces, Irene Weber of Illinois
and June Fannin of California; nephews, Earl McEntire and Jimmy Schell
of Kansas, and Kenny McEntire of Colorado.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
R. J. LAMBERT
1922-2000
Funeral services for R. J. Lambert, 78, of Burleson are scheduled at
4:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 15 at Laurel Land of Burleson Memorial Chapel.
Burial will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth.
Mr. Lambert died Sunday, November 12, 2000, in Fort Worth. He was a
retired Shift Supervisor for Texas Steel Company.
He was born October 30, 1922, in Itasca, Texas. He grew up in Parker
and Covington and attended the Covington Public Schools. He joined the
Civilian Conservation Corp prior to World War II and then spent seven years
in the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant and a Military Policeman. He was a
veteran of World War II. He was a Christian and an active member of the
Hilltop Church of Christ in Burleson.
Mr. Lambert was preceded in death by his parents and by three brothers,
Raymond H. Lambert, Jesse J. Lambert and Franky D. Lambert.
He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 50 years, Darlene Lambert
of Burleson; cherished daughter, Luann Golden and her husband, David, of
Carrollton; granddaughter, Darah Ann Golden (his rosebud) of Carrollton;
brother, Willard M. Lambert of Crowley; sister, Ruby N. Fuller of Cleburne;
and by numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved.
The family has requested that memorials be made to the Emery J. Lilge
Hospice House of Fort Worth or to the Fosters Home in Stephenville, Texas.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.
CHARLES E. AVERYT
1928-2000
Funeral services for Charles E. Averyt, 72, of Burleson, were held
Monday, November 13 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Burial was at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.
Mr. Averyt died Thursday, November 9, 2000, in Fort Worth. He was a
truck driver.
He was born October 23, 1928, in Marietta, Oklahoma.
He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Averyt of Burleson; children, Mary
Allen and husband, David, of Roosevelt, Utah, Jim Averyt and wife, Tiffini,
of Glendive, Montana, Charlie Averyt and wife, Tammie, of Burleson; sister,
Evelyn Wynn of Frederick, Oklahoma; and six grandchildren.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
JACK LANE
1921-2000
Funeral services for Jack Lane, 79, of Azle were held Friday, November
10 at the First United Methodist Church in Haskell. Reverend Shane Brue
officiated. Burial was at Willow Cemetery.
Mr. Lane died Tuesday, November 7, 2000, at his home. He was a rancher.
He was born July 4, 1921, in Goree. He served in the United States
Navy during World War II. He was a longtime resident of both Haskell and
Burleson.
Mr. Lane married Kathleen Crawford on January 28, 1951, in Haskell.
She preceded him in death on September 28, 1980.
He is survived by his daughter, Loretta Kay Brister of Azle; two sons,
Gary Lee Lane of Detroit, Texas, and David Alan Lane of Sarasota, Florida;
brother, Ken Lane of Haskell; and three grandchildren, Jon and Stacey Lane
and Natalie Brister.
The family requests that memorials be made to the American Kidney Fund,
6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
Holden-McCauley Funeral Home of Haskell handled the arrangements.
MARY QUINE
1923-2000
Graveside services for Mary Quine, 77, of Longview, Texas were held
Saturday, November 11 at 2:00 p.m. in Rosewood Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Quine died Thursday, November 9, 2000, in a Longview nursing home.
She was a shampoo technician.
She was born September 27, 1923, in Mt. Vernon, Texas to Jim and Sara
Laws. She had been a Longview resident for 20 years, coming from Magnolia,
Arkansas.
Mrs. Quine is survived by her son, Jim Quine of Longview; daughters,
Faye Kimmey-Graham of Crowley, Nancy McGinnis of Burleson, Brenda Riley
of Gilmer; sisters, Bonnie Good of Roanoke, Shirley Martin of McAlester,
Oklahoma, Margie Baugh of Paradise, Texas; five grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
Rader Funeral Home of Longview handled the arrangements.
BILLY MARK WILSON, SR.
1948-2000
Funeral services for Billy Mark Wilson, Sr., 52, of Burleson were held
Thursday, November 9 at Marshall & Marshall Chapel in Hillsboro. Reverend
Russell A. Nebhut of Christ Lutheran Church officiated. Interment was at
Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro.
Mr. Wilson died Monday, November 6, 2000, at his home in Burleson.
He was a licensed Amateur Ham Radio Operator, a licensed Auctioneer and
a machinist in the oil industry
He was born January 21, 1948, in Navasota, Texas to John Blackburn
and Lillian Velma (Pelham) Wilson, Sr. He grew up in Houston. Mr. Wilson
married Cynthia Hamilton on June 12, 1969. He moved to Burleson in March
of 1989 from Sugarland. He later married Glenda Johnson on July 18, 1997.
Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian, in 1992, and
his father-in-law, Maurice Johnson in 1997.
He is survived by his wife, Glenda Wilson of Burleson; father, John
B. Wilson, Sr. of Houston; mother-in-law, Lillie Johnson of Hillsboro;
children, Billy Wilson, Jr. of Sugarland, Cassandra J. Wilson of Sugarland,
Ronald Glen Waits of Burleson, Gina Michelle Armstrong of Burleson, Sheryl
Rothel of Hillsboro and Sidney Waits of Hillsboro; brother, John B. Wilson,
Jr. of Rosenberg; four sisters, Wanda L. Sumrall of Houston, Dorothy J.
Dosser of Rusk, Linda M. Hill of Houston and Becky S. Miller of Houston;
and three grandchildren.
Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors of Hillsboro handled the
arrangements.
DAVID HART, JR.
David Hart, Jr., 64, of Burleson died Friday, November 3, 2000, in
Fort Worth. No funeral services are planned.
Mr. Hart retired from the City of Arlington Utility Department in 1996.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Linda Hart of Burleson; sons,
Bob Hart of Ohio, David Chipps of Burleson and Bill Hart of Ohio; daughters,
Teresa Hart and Gail Hart of West Virginia, Leta James of Arlington; sister,
Norma Jean Hart of West Virginia; brother, Ernest Hart of Florida; 12 grandchildren;
and one great-granddaughter.
JESSIE MUNDAY
1916-2000
Funeral services for Jessie Munday, 84, of Burleson were held Thursday,
November 2 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel in Fort Worth. Burial was at
Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth.
Mrs. Munday died Tuesday, October 31, 2000, in Fort Worth. She was
a retired food service employee with the Arlington Independent School District.
She was born January 17, 1916, in Lampasas County, Texas. She was a
longtime member of Alsbury Baptist Church in Burleson.
Mrs. Munday was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Munday, in
1988.
She is survived by her son, Doyle Munday and wife, Mary, of Arlington;
daughter, Darlene Drake and husband, Doyle, of Shreveport, Louisiana; sisters,
Susie Moore of San Saba, Bonnie Rainwater of Grand Prairie and Velma Taylor
of Little Rock, Arkansas; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.
MARTHA THERESA ROBERTS
1918-2000
Funeral services for Martha Theresa Roberts, 82, of Fort Worth were
held Saturday, November 4 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church. Burial
was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Lawrence Crayton, Dave Henneberry, Riley Kirby, Rick
Radigan, Steve Rodriguez and Don Witcher.
Mrs. Roberts died Sunday, October 29, 2000, in Fort Worth. She was
the co-owner of Roberts Floor Company.
She was born April 11, 1918, in Muenster, Texas.
Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Lee Roberts;
daughters, Betty Crayton and Martha Rockwell; brothers, Anthony and Edward
Nehib; and sister, Hilda Woodard.
She is survived by her children, Shirley Gallagher of Burleson, Sam
Roberts of Fort Worth and Richard Roberts of Fort Worth; eleven grandchildren;
ten great-grandchildren; brother, Frank Nehib; sisters, Pauline McCommas
of Valley View, Agnes Myers of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mary Boenisch of Keller
and Bernice Smith of Hurst; nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorials may be made to The Alzheimer's Association of Fort Worth.
Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
IVA ZELL DECKER
1940-2000
Funeral services for Iva Zell Decker, 95, of Burleson were held Sunday,
October 29 at Bethesda Baptist Church. Burial was at Bethesda Cemetery,
Bethesda Community. Dr. Craig Vire and Reverend Jim Scott officiated.
Pallbearers were Bob Hardin, Bud Hardin, Don Stovall, Mark Grote, Mervin
Bonham, Johnny Myers. Honorary pallbearer was Eddie Morelock.
Mrs. Decker died Thursday, October 26, 2000, in Keene. She was a retired
registered nurse, school volunteer and a Stanley Products salesperson for
47 years.
Mrs. Decker was born December 12, 1904, in Johnson County to George
Washington Moore and Lillie Belle Estes. She moved to Burleson with her
family in 1912. She was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church where she served
as church secretary for 55 years. Her dedication through Vacation Bible
School allowed her to teach the youth of the Bethesda Community and their
children.
Mrs. Decker was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Henry Decker
in 1956.
She is survived by her son, Walter Bell Decker of Burleson; grandson,
Mark Douglas Decker and wife, Tifni, of Burleson; granddaughters, Kelli
Mason and Sherri Marin; great-grandchildren, Whitni and Logan Decker, Shane
Stockard, Brian Marin, Weldon Mason, Ty Mason, Tod Marin; and many nieces
and nephews.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
ADAM WEST
1970-2000
Funeral services for Adam "Batman" West, 30, of Burleson are scheduled
at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 1 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel.
Dr. Charles Stewart and Reverend Jim Scott will officiate. Burial will
be at Greenacres Memorial Park in Cleburne.
Mr. West died Saturday, October 28, 2000, in Fort Worth. He was a Customer
Service Representative for Southwestern Bell.
He was born October 24, 1970, in Cleburne to Walter Byron West and
Darlene Miller. He married Jennifer Rebecca Scott on July 6, 1992, in Burleson.
He loved to fish, play softball and coach his girls in playing softball.
Mr. West is survived by his wife, Jennifer West, of Burleson; three
daughters, Brianna West, Mikaylah West and Sierra West, all of Burleson;
parents, Byron and Heidi West of Burleson and Darlene Miller West of Austin;
two sisters, Kristi Brown and husband, Dan, and Michelle Stetka and husband,
John, all of Conroe; grandmother, Elva Adams, of Burleson; one nephew,
Mason Brown; in-laws, Larry and Terena Scott, and David and June Tiner,
all of Burleson; step-brother, Johnny Carrington of Burleson; step-sister,
Megan Gassaway of Blum; two brothers-in-law, Jimmy Scott and wife, Shauna,
of Utah and Jeremy Scott of Burleson; and one sister-in-law, Jamie Scott,
of Burleson.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.
VOLLIE HUGH RHOADES, SR.
1917-2000
Funeral services for Vollie Hugh Rhoades, Sr., 83, of Burleson were
held Tuesday, October 31 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial
was at Tye Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Rhoades died Saturday, October 28, 2000, at his home. He was a
retired aircraft mechanic.
He was born November 7, 1917, in Somervell County,Texas.
Mr. Rhoades had been a resident of the Fort Worth area for 60 years.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Burleson. For 56 years he served
as a deacon and Sunday School teacher. He was an aircraft mechanic at General
Dynamics for 39 years and retired in 1982. He served in the U.S. Army during
WWII. The family extends special thanks to caregivers Sherie Lowe and Olga
Trinidad.
Mr. Rhoades is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruby Rhoades, of Burleson;
son, Hugh Rhoades and wife, Mary, of Bedford; daughters, Mary Mattinson
and husband, Richard, of Burleson, Karen Humble and husband, Larry, of
Hurst; four grandsons; one granddaughter; and seven great-grandchildren.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
REVEREND WILLIAM "BILL" MOSLEY
1934-2000
Reverend Bill Mosley, 66, of Burleson was called home to the Lord this
past Tuesday, October 24. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday,
October 28 at Laurel Land of Dallas. Officiating at the services were Presbyter
John Kershaw and Reverends Tom Foster, Jay Hurley, Curtis Evans, Melvin
Strong and Doyle Crestman.
Pastor Mosley was employed by American Freightway until August, 2000.
He was pastor at Revival Time United Pentecostal Church in Burleson for
the past seven years. Pastor Mosely and his wife, Sister Rita Mosley, stepped
out in faith and made the decision to become pastor at Revival Time back
in 1993.
Pastor Mosley loved Burleson. He often said what a wonderful community
this was.
The church started with only a couple of members and grew to 50. It
was Pastor Mosley's dream to move his growing church family into a new
home to worship the Lord. Their new church building plans and location
were just approved last week. His church family and wife will carry on
his vision for Revival Time, and the church will be built in memory of
this kind, compassionate man.
Pastor Bill Mosley is survived by his wife, Sister Rita Mosley; numerous
children and grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
As the pastor once said, "A cry to the cross, a tear with prayer. A
heavy heart, burdens to bear. Lay all at the feet of Jesus and let your
troubles roll away."
Pastor Bill Mosley will be greatly missed by many. His presence here
on earth may be gone, but his love for all and his faith in God will be
eternally passed on.
ARLENE JOHNSTON
1937-2000
Memorial services for Arlene "Honey" Johnston, 63, are scheduled at
2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 29 at the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Pastor Don Baker and Pastor Jerry Mayes will officiate.
Mrs. Johnston died October 3, 2000, in Tijuana, Mexico while under
treatment for ovarian cancer.
She was born April 21, 1937, in Tonasket, Washington.
Mrs. Johnston worked for 15 years at the Joshua Medical Center for
Dr. Harold Frank. She was her husband's support system while he was employed
for 35 years for the Seventh-day Adventist Denomination in Idaho, Oregon,
New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas and Washington. She was her girl's and
grandson's greatest cheerleader.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband of 45 years, Roy Lee Johnston;
daughters, Vikki Goff of Cleburne and Shana Donica and husband, Matt, of
Palmer; three grandsons, Tyler and Trever Goff and Colton Donica; aunt,
Flossie Carr of Cave Junction, Oregon; nephews, Frank Carr, Jr., of Nigeria,
South Africa and John Carr of Fort Carson, Colorado; several cousins, brothers-in-law
and sister-in-law.
S. B. ALEXANDER
1907-2000
Funeral services for S.B. (Byron) Alexander, 93, of Keene were held
Friday, October 20 at Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church. Pastor John Griswell
and Pastor Don Baker officiated. Burial was at Keene Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were Robby Mullen, Marty Mullen, Jere Putnam, Thomas Bunch,
Danny Roberts and David Sinclair.
Honorary pallbearers were William Alexander, Fred Alexander, Harold
Lindsey, Cato Mullen, David Smith and Ben Putnam.
Mr. Alexander died Tuesday, October 17, 2000, in Keene. He was a water
well driller.
He was born March 3, 1907, in Smith Bend, Texas to Fred W. and Mattie
Viola Burgamy Alexander. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
for over 75 years. He taught Sabbath School Class for many years. He was
in the water well drilling business for over 60 years.
Mr. Alexander married Henrietta Stoner on December 25, 1931, in Keene.
She preceded him in death in 1965. He married Christine (Lambeth) Johnson
in Keene in June of 1967. She preceded him in death on July 6, 1993.
He is survived by his daughter, Beverly Bracken of Dallas; step-daughter,
Verona Mullen of Cleburne; brothers, William "Buck" Alexander of Keene
and Fred Alexander of Keene; sister, Flora Lindsey of Keene; and two grandchildren.
Martin's Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements.
BOBBY L. MC MILLEN SR.
Funeral services for Bobby L. McMillen, Sr., 70, of Crowley were held
Saturday, October 21 at Laurel Land of Fort Worth Memorial Chapel. Burial
was at Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth.
Mr. McMillen died Wednesday, October 18, 2000, in a Fort Worth Hospital.
He was a retired General Dynamics manager.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Birtie Ball McMillen.
He is survived by sons, Bobby McMillen, Jr., and Billy McMillen; daughters,
Birtie M. Lesher, Nancy Greene, Brenda Solis and Mary Dacus; 15 grandchildren;
four great-grandchildren; and longtime family friend, Eve Frazier.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association in his name.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.
ETHEL NOE
1911-2000
Funeral services for Ethel Noe, 89, of Burleson were held Monday, October
23 at Burleson Memorial Chapel. Dr. Craig Vire officiated. Burial was at
Bethesda Cemetery.
Mrs. Noe died Wednesday, October 18, 2000, at her home. She was a retired
cafeteria worker for Burleson I.S.D.
She was born February 21, 1911, in Hico, Texas.
The following article was published in the Burleson Star in February,
1973.
"CAFETERIA WORKER SERVES 'LAST MEAL'
They haven't started a breakfast program in the Burleson schools yet,
but Mrs. Ethel Noe has been serving meals 'sunny side up' in the schools
for 20 years - long enough to have included several generations of Burleson
youngsters.
It's not eggs that Mrs. Noe serves on the sunny side, but the ready
smile that she never seemed to run out of, not even during the third lunch
period of the day.
Mrs. Noe was recently honored in a ceremony at the high school on the
occasion of her retirement after 20 years in the Burleson school system.
That same day during an assembly, she was recognized for her years of service
and presented a plaque by Supt. of Schools, Bill Stribling.
It is characteristic of the wide range of people with whom she was
associated, that she was not only praised by principals and the school
superintendent but was also given a standing ovation by the high school
students.
'I first started working in the cafeteria at Nola Dunn when it was
the only school in town,' she noted, 'and I can't tell a lot of difference
in kids back then and kids now.'
'Their hair and dress styles might have changed some,' she added, 'but
the same thing could be said about adults as well.'
She started working at the school cafeterias in 1945, but did not work
consecutively until 1958. She recalls that a plate lunch sold for .18 cents
her first year on the job.
'We got almost more government commodities than we knew what to do
with back then,' she said. 'They don't have as many to work with now, but
the cafeteria ladies still make everything from scratch,' she added.
'There hasn't been a great deal of difference in the food,' she mused,
'nor the kids that eat it. They'd still just about as soon have a peanut
butter and jelly sandwich as anything.'
If anyone should know about the long range eating habits of Burleson
students, Mrs. Noe should. She has worked in every school cafeteria in
Burleson, except Mound.
Many Burleson businessmen have eaten food prepared and served by Mrs.
Noe back when they were in school. 'I served them a lot of Lima beans,'
she said. 'Since some of them seem to be pretty smart now, I guess lima
beans must be good brain food.' She recalled a first grader at Frazier
a few years ago that she was trying to convince that cherry cobbler was
just as good as regular cherry pie. 'This was George Washington's favorite,'
she told the little boy. 'Did you cook for him?' he asked.
If she had it might have explained why he cut the cherry tree down
- he was simply trying to gather cherries for her to make him another cherry
cobbler."
Mrs. Noe is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Patsy
Dunn; grandchildren, Donna and Alton; four great-grandchildren; sisters,
Mattie McMurtrey and Ann Reedy; many nieces and nephews.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
BOYD WESLEY RODDY
1907-2000
Funeral services for Boyd Wesley Roddy, 92, of Burleson were held Saturday,
October 21 at Laurel Land of Burleson Memorial Chapel. Burial was at Burleson
Memorial Park.
Mr. Roddy died Friday, October 20, 2000, in Fort Worth. He was a retired
U.S. Postal Service employee.
He was born November 28, 1907. He lived in the Burleson community all
of his life. He was happily married to Agnes Elizabeth Roddy for 66 years.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Burleson and worked at the downtown
Fort Worth Post Office for more than 40 years.
Mr. Roddy was preceded in death by his wife Agnes Elizabeth Roddy on
February 3, 2000; his parents, Jeff and Annie Roddy; brothers, Milton and
Clyde Roddy; and sisters, Tennie Ann Roddy and Ina Harrison.
He is survived by sons, Kenneth Roddy and wife, Suzanne, of Fredericksburg
and Curtis Roddy of Fort Worth; daughter, Linda Moore and husband, Jerry,
of Celina; grandchildren, Steven Roddy and wife, Jennifer, of New Braunfels,
Julie Roddy of Conroe, David Roddy of Conroe, Laura Hagan and husband,
Scott, of Lewisville and Gregg Moore of Carrollton; great-grandchildren,
Emma and Sam Roddy of New Braunfels; and several nieces and nephews.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
"BIGGIE" TIMMONS
1936-2000
Funeral services for "Biggie" Timmons, 64, of Burleson were held Monday,
October 23 at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home in Cleburne. Reverend
Terry Williams, Reverend Joe Hawkins and Reverend J.B. Mercer officiated.
Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery in Cleburne.
Pallbearers were Randy Myers, Charles King, Monty Rosser, Stacy Rosser,
Ricky English, Richard English, Gary Knox and Mike Myers.
Mrs. Timmons died Friday, October 20, 2000, in Burleson. She was a
retired retail clerk with Mitchell's Department Store.
She was born August 6, 1936, in Godley, Texas.
Mrs. Timmons was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Timmons, Jr.
on March 8, 1995; and one son, Harold Chris Timmons.
She is survived by sons, Kevin Timmons of Burleson and Jeff Timmons
of Wills Point; daughter, Pam Johnson of Burleson; twin sister, Bill Rosser
of Cleburne; sister, Jimmie King of Midland; brothers, Bitsy Myers of Granbury
and Bo Myers of Fort Worth; and mother-in-law, Nettie Clymer of Burleson.
Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements.
MARY ELIZABETH VENABLE JEFFRESS
1911-2000
Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth Venable Jeffress, 88, of Burleson
are scheduled at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 19 at Laurel Land of Burleson
Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Burleson Memorial Park. Visitation is
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 18 at Laurel Land of Burleson.
Mrs. Jeffress died Saturday, October 14, 2000, in Fort Worth. She was
a homemaker.
She was born October 25, 1911, in Bono, Texas. She was a member of
the Assembly of God Church.
Mrs. Jeffress was preceded in death by her husband, Charles (Bud) Jeffress.
She is survived by daughter, Kathryn Hamm; grandchildren, Johnny Lee
Hamm and wife, Angie, and Mary Kaye Largent and husband, Joe; four great-grandchildren;
sisters-in-law, Velma Venable and Eva Mae Venable; and several nieces and
nephews.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.
DELLA MINNIE NAIVAR KOCUREK
1906-2000
Funeral services for Della Minnie Naivar Kocurek, 94, of Burleson were
held Saturday, October 14 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Rosenberg,
Texas. Burial was at Morton Cemetery in Richmond, Texas.
Mrs. Kocurek died Tuesday, October 10, 2000, in Fort Worth.
She was born March 18, 1906, in Vox Populii, Texas, near Cat Springs,
to John Josef Naivar and Frances Frnka Naivar. They moved from Cat Springs
to Ratibor, near Temple, where she attended Lost Prairie School (and even
stayed on to teach sixth grade.) Her parents farmed and had a mercantile
store.
Della came to Rosenberg where her sister Carrie lived, and she worked
as a waitress at the "Harvey House" by the railroad. She met and fell in
love with Willie Albin Kocurek. They married on January 6, 1929.
Della attended the Buddy Benz School of Floral Design in Houston, as
did three daughters and one granddaughter. She was blessed with green thumbs
and won many blue ribbons at the Fort Bend County Fair. She and Bill started
Kocureks Flower Shop in 1950.
After both retired in 1970, Della and Bill moved to Jewett, Texas to
raise cattle. Bill passed away in 1986, but Della remained there with the
garden, cattle, guineas, ducks and turkeys. She especially loved her family,
fishing on her own lake, watching football, collecting salt and pepper
shakers, gardening, flowers, playing 42, cooking, baking and reading.
Although she attended the Rosenberg Brethren Church in Rosenberg, they
attended the First United Methodist Church in Jewett, Texas since 1970.
Della remained at the farm until 1994, when she moved to Kateland Square
in Richmond, Texas, and later to Stonegate Nursing Center in Fort Worth.
She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in August, 2000. She passed away
peacefully Tuesday night, October 10, 2000.
Mrs. Kocurek was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Bill;
her brothers and sisters, Albin Naivar, Annie Vasicek, Matilda Sodek, Mary
Talasek, Carrie Talasek, Frank Naivar, Ed Naivar, and siblings Johnny and
Ema who died as children.
She is survived by children, Frances Wheat and husband, Gene, of Burleson,
Joyce Brooks and husband, Jon, of Lewisville, William Kocurek and wife,
Mary Jane, of Richmond, Marvin Kocurek and wife, Esther, of Anchorage,
Alaska, Jane Hill and husband, Glen, of Richmond, Alice Kocurek of Rosenberg;
grandchildren, Conway Wheat and wife, Connie, Janet Payne and husband,
Hoby, Chris Ward, Sabrina Ward, Eric Kocurek and wife, Jennifer, Omar Kocurek;
great-grandchildren, Ryan Payne, Jon Wheat, Kamella Wheat, Devin Ward,
Taylor Payne; sister-in-law, Elsie Bobo of New Mexico; and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson was in charge of arrangements.
MARY LEE CUMBIE
1920-2000
Funeral services for Mary Lee Cumbie, 80, of Burleson were held Thursday,
October 12 at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home in Cleburne. Reverend
Rick Owens of St. Matthew Cumberland Presbyterian Church officiated. Burial
was at Rose Hill Cemetery in Cleburne.
Pallbearers were Bill Keeling, Steve Beggs, Tracy Beggs, Charles West,
Jack West and Jerry West.
Mrs. Cumbie died Monday, October 9, 2000, at her home. She was a homemaker.
She was born August 26, 1920, in Ben Wheeler, Texas. She was a member
of St. Matthew Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Burleson and Eastern Star
Chapter 253 in Midland.
Mrs. Cumbie was preceded in death by her husband, Emory Brown Cumbie,
on June 1, 1992.
She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Barbara Cumbie
of Burleson and Joe and Janie Cumbie of Eagle Pass, Texas; brother, James
Beggs of Midland; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements.
RICHARD KIRK
1952-2000
Funeral services for Richard Kirk, 48, of Burleson are scheduled at
2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 12 at Laurel Land of Burleson Memorial Chapel.
Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 11.
Mr. Kirk died Sunday, October 8, 2000, in Kennedale. He was an electrician
at Lone Star Park of Grand Prairie.
He was born February 26, 1952, in Marietta, Oklahoma. He enjoyed car
racing, softball and fishing. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather
and son.
Mr. Kirk is survived by his wife of 28 years, Mable Kirk, of Burleson;
son, Eathn Kirk, of Burleson; daughter, Sharrlee K. Kirk, of Kansas City,
Missouri; mother and step-father, Betty and Douglas Baird, of Ardmore,
Oklahoma; brother, William Kirk, of Houston; sister, Katrina Simpson, of
Marietta, Oklahoma; granddaughters, Samantha Kirk and Savanna Kirk-VanDyke;
numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.
ASHLEY AUSTIN WINSETT
2000
Funeral services for Ashley Austin Winsett, infant, of Cleburne, were
held Monday, October 9 at First Assembly of God Church. Burial was at Rose
Hill Cemetery in Cleburne.
Ashley Austin died Thursday, October 5, 2000, in Cleburne. He was born
October 5, 2000, in Cleburne to Ashley Jason Winsett and Mary Ann Stephens
Winsett.
Ashley Austin is survived by his parents, Jason and Mary Ann Winsett
of Cleburne; maternal grandparents, Gary and Mary Stephens of Cleburne;
paternal grandparents, Kyle and Trisha Kelley of Cleburne; Mike and Nena
Winsett of Cleburne; maternal great-grandparents, Eda Collins of Corpus
Christi and James Collins of Corpus Christi; paternal great-grandparents,
A.D. and Mae Winsett of Cleburne and Hazel Rhodes of Alvarado; and a number
of aunts, uncles and cousins.
The Cleburne Funeral Home of Cleburne, Texas handled the arrangements.
ROBERT BENNETT
1974-2000
Memorial services for Robert "Buddy" Bennett, 26, of Alvarado were
held Wednesday, October 4 at Happy Hill Baptist Church.
Mr. Bennett died Sunday, October 1, 2000, in Tarrant County, Texas.
He was a forklift driver for James Hardee in Cleburne.
He was born June 3, 1974, in Dallas to Doug Bennett and Anita Bennett.
Mr. Bennett is survived by his parents, Doug and Anita Bennett of Alvarado;
two sisters, Theresa Stephens of Stephenville and Nicole Bennett of Alvarado;
two brothers, Michael Bennett of Alvarado and Jason Bennett of Alvarado;
paternal grandmother, Louise Bennett of Alvarado; and maternal grandmother,
Lawanna Keeth of Garland.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
SKIP BAILEY
1958-2000
Graveside services for Skip Bailey, 42, of Fort Worth were held Monday,
October 2 at Laurel Land Cemetery in Fort Worth. Dr. Gene Wolfenbarger
officiated.
Mr. Bailey died Saturday, September 30, 2000, at a local hospital.
He was a maintenance worker for the Crowley I.S.D.
He was born May 8, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri to James Lavern Bailey
and Phyllis Larue Fiester. He was a resident of Fort Worth for the past
four years. A member of the Mountain Valley Country Club for many years,
he loved playing golf. He was devoted to watching his daughters play basketball
and going to the rodeo. He was also a gate security guard at the Stock
Show in Fort Worth for many years. "HOOK 'EM HORNS."
Mr. Bailey is survived by his daughters, Stormi Kelli Bailey and Danna
Shai Bailey, and their mother, Bridgitte Bailey, all of Godley; parents,
Phyllis Bailey of Fort Worth and Jim Bailey of Burleson; sister, Robin
McClure and her husband, Daniel, of Joshua; grandmother, Larue Fiester
of Fort Worth; niece, Bailey Cheyenne McClure of Joshua; nephew, James
Daniel McClure of Joshua; and a host of friends at Mountain Valley Country
Club who took such good care of Skip.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
LEILA B. SEATON DARLIN
1914-2000
Funeral services for Leila B. Seaton Darlin, 85, of Snyder, Texas were
held Thursday, September 28 at Bell-Cypert-Seale Chapel in Snyder. Mr.
Tom Holcomb, minister of East Side Church of Christ, officiated. Burial
was at Snyder Cemetery.
Mrs. Darlin died Tuesday, September 26, 2000, at her home in Snyder
after a lengthy illness. She was a housewife.
She was born October 4, 1914, in McCauley, Texas. She married Walter
D. Darlin on November 27, 1932, in Spur, Texas. She was a lifetime member
of the Church of Christ and a member of the East Side Church of Christ
in Snyder. A former resident of Lubbock and Brownfield, she had lived in
Snyder since 1976.
Mrs. Darlin was preceded in death by her husband Walter Darlin on March
15, 1997, and by her sister, Era Bratcher.
She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Cynthia Darlin
of Snyder, and Walter Bruce and Mary Lou Darlin of Burleson; sisters, Cora
Rose Jones of San Angelo and Julie Woodard of Brownfield; brothers, B.D.
Seaton, J.C. Seaton, Ira E. Seaton and Bradley Seaton,all of Brownfield;
three grandchildren, Sherry Hernandez of The Colony, Kenneth Wayne Darlin
of Lubbock and Cassandra Darlin of Snyder; two great-grandchildren, Amber
Hernandez and Michael Hernandez, both of The Colony.
Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home of Snyder, Texas was in charge of arrangements.
BONNIE LOUISE BRATTON HOLMES
Funeral services for Bonnie Louise Bratton Holmes, 72, of Burleson
were held Tuesday, September 26 at Boulevard Baptist Church in Burleson.
Burial was at Emerald Hills Memorial Park in Kennedale.
Mrs. Holmes died Saturday, September 23, 2000, at a medical center.
She was a homemaker.
She was born in New Hope Community to the late Hans F. and Irene Arnold
Feddersen where she attended church with her family. She attend school
at both New Home and Rendon until she was 14. From 1942 until 1966, she
lived in Fort Worth where she attended Maddox Avenue Baptist Church and
Rolling Hills Baptist Church. She was always a helpful wife, mother, daughter,
sister and aunt. She was always faithful to her Savior and had a passion
for gospel music. In May of 1966, she and Robert moved both their home
and church to Burleson where she continued her faithful service to the
Lord and others.
Mrs. Holmes is survived by her husband, Robert (R.L.) Holmes of Burleson;
son, Milton R. Bratton and wife, Patricia, of Arlington; four granddaughters;
two grandsons; and a host of nephews, nieces and cousins.
The family has requested that memorials be made to the Boulevard Baptist
Church building fund.
Blessing Funeral Home of Mansfield handled the arrangements.
VALDA DYER PENDERGRAFT
1907-2000
Funeral services for Valda Dyer Pendergraft, 93, of Burleson were held
Monday, September 25 at First Baptist Church of Burleson. Interment was
at Rose Cemetery in Hobart, Oklahoma.
Mrs. Pendergraft died Saturday, September 23, 2000, in Burleson. She
was born February 14, 1907, in Hobart, Oklahoma to Lucius and Maude Dyer.
She married Ramon Lee Heffner on January 5, 1926; he preceded her in
death in 1944. She later married Arthur Lee Pendergraft on May 17, 1951;
he passed away in November, 1973.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; a baby sister, Virginia
Castle; and one brother, Wayne Dyer, who was shot down over Germany in
1944.
Mrs. Pendergraft had been a resident of Burleson since 1976. She was
a member of First Baptist Church of Burleson and a world traveler. She
loved her church and enjoyed crocheting and gardening. She had worked for
the FHA in Oklahoma and the Navajo Service in Arizona. She was a loving
and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Pendergraft is survived by a son, James R. Heffner of Burleson;
sister, Freda Cary of Hobart, Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Cheri Stripling,
Rob Orr and his wife,Pam; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of friends.
The family would appreciate memorials to the Harvest House, 349 N.W.
Renfro, Burleson, Texas 76028.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
WILLIAM DRIVER
1927-2000
Funeral services for William "Bill" Driver, 73, of Everman were held
Wednesday, September 20 at Hallmark Baptist Church. Burial was at Dallas/Fort
Worth National Cemetery.
Mr. Driver died September 17, 2000, in a local hospital. He was a flooring
contractor.
He was born March 27, 1927, in Yankton, South Dakota to William A.
and Laverna Ann Driver. He served in the United States Army during World
War II. He was a member of the Hallmark Baptist Church. He was a faithful
and loving husband and a patient and supportive parent and grandparent.
He had a great sense of humor, gentle spirit and pleasant personality.
He saw only the good in people and was loved by all who knew him. During
his darkest days he never complained, but continued to praise God for his
goodness. He raised his children to love and honor God.
Mr. Driver is survived by his wife of 54 years, Eula Faye Driver of
Everman; sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Donna Driver of Rendon, and
Don and Barbara Driver of Fort Worth; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and
Jim Keel of Mansfield; grandchildren, Nikki Driver of Rendon, Carly and
Coleman Driver of Fort Worth, and Amanda and Rebecca Keel of Mansfield.
Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Burleson/Fort Worth handled
the arrangements.
TINA DIANE DOUGLAS
1966-2000
Funeral services for Tina Diane Douglas, 33, of Fort Worth were held
Saturday,September 23 at 2:00 p.m. at Alsbury Baptist Church in Burleson.
Reverend Scott Sharman and Reverend Jerrell Elston officiated. Burial was
at Burleson Memorial Park in Burleson.
Miss Douglas died Wednesday, September 20, 2000, at a Fort Worth Nursing
Center.
She was born October 12, 1966, in Fort Worth to Robert Hal Douglas,
Sr. and Lynda Lee Higgins. She was a lifelong resident of Burleson and
was a 1987 graduate of Burleson High School. She was a member of the Crestmont
Baptist Church of Burleson.
Tina had experienced a lifelong battle with Spina Bifida. Despite her
handicap, she had a tenacious spirit and rarely questioned her illness.
The family would like to thank the Castle Peak Hospice and Forest Hill
Nursing Home for their love and care.
Miss Douglas was preceded in death by her grandparents, Cheesy and
Velma Higgins, Cecil and Mary Douglas, and a cousin, Bryan Douglas.
She is survived by her father, Robert "Bob" Douglas, Sr. and his wife,
Mary, of Burleson; mother, Lynda Schardein of Burleson; brother, Robert
"Bobby Douglas of Burleson; sisters, Terri Bennett and her husband, Richard,
of Burleson, Toni Cook and her husband, Mike, of Burleson, Tracy Shields
of Alvarado; stepsisters, Brenda Crowell of Arlington and Donna Bird of
Sachse, Texas; nieces, Jennifer Lawhorn of Lindale, Texas,Megan Whitley
of Crowley, Cassie Shields of Alvarado; nephews, John Bennett of Burleson,
Jonathan Whitley of Crowley, and Cody Shields of Burleson; aunts and uncles,
Steve and Gayle Douglas of Burleson, J.T. and Betty Bingham of Burleson.
The Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.
RAVEN SKY LEDBETTER
1999-2000
Graveside services for Raven Sky Ledbetter, 18 months, of Burleson
are scheduled Thursday, September 21 at 10:30 a.m. at Thorp Spring Cemetery
in Thorp Spring.
Raven passed away Sunday, September 17, 2000, at a Fort Worth hospital.
She was born April 1, 1999, in Corpus Christi.
Raven was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dorris Maryland Henderson
and Jessie Ray Ledbetter, and great-grandmother, Estel White.
She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Joy Renea and James Burt
of Burleson; father and stepmother, Dusty and Christina Ledbetter of Arlington;
grandfather, Donald Ledbetter of Round Rock; great-grandparents, Drew and
Ruth Ledbetter of Joshua; stepgrandparents, James and Katherine Burt; stepgreat-grandmother,
Annie Ruth Burt; aunt, Julie Ledbetter; uncles, James Henderson and Scott
Ledbetter; great-aunts, Louise Murray, Kathy Brandon and Joyce Stevens;
and great-uncles, Paul Brandon, Harley Murray, Royce Ledbetter and Kenneth
Ledbetter.
Wiley Funeral Home of Granbury is in charge of arrangements.
KEN GREINER
1929-2000
Funeral services for Ken Greiner, 71, of Joshua, will be held Friday,
September 22 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel in
Burleson.
Mr. Greiner died Monday, September 18, 2000, at a local care center.
He was a district manager for Axelson, Inc.
He was born June 22, 1929, in Ponca, Oklahoma. He married Bobbie Anderson
on September 24, 1964, at Aztec, New Mexico. During the Korean War he served
in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Reece Prairie Baptist Church and was
active with the Senior Citizens in Burleson.
Mr. Greiner is survived by his wife, Bobbie Greiner, of Joshua; sons
and daughters-in-law, Roy and Judy Greiner of Redding, California, William
J. and Sandy Greiner of San Diego, California; sons, Bob Davis of Farmington,
New Mexico, Dave Davis of Farmington, Jerry Greiner and Dale Greiner; one
sister, Dorothy Laughin of Cushing, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family requests that memorials be made to Community Hospice of
Texas, 301 Medpark Circle, Burleson, Texas 76028.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.
DENZIL R. PENDERGRASS
1946-2000
Funeral services for Denzil R. Pendergrass, 54, of Burleson will be
held Thursday, September 21 at 2:00 p.m. at Laurel Land of Burleson Memorial
Chapel. Burial will be at Burleson Memorial Park. Visitation is from 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 20 at Laurel Land of Burleson Funeral
Home.
Mr. Pendergrass died Sunday, September 17, 2000, in Fort Worth. He
was employed by Miller Brewing Company for 26 years.
He was born April 26, 1946, in Colorado City, Texas. He was a resident
of Burleson for the past 30 years. Mr. Pendergrass was an avid golfer and
played in the 1996 Colonial Pro-AM. He was a loving husband and father.
Mr. Pendergrass is survived by his wife of 17 years, Penny Pendergrass
of Burleson; son, James Pendergrass of Burleson; daughters, Shelly Tunnell
and husband, Glenn, of Burleson and Amber Pendergrass of Burleson; two
grandchildren, Bryan and Corey Tunnell of Burleson.
The family has requested that memorials be made to the First Christian
Church of Burleson.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.
JOHNNY D. SMITH
1942-2000
Funeral services for Johnny D. Smith, 57, of Burleson are scheduled
Thursday, September 14 at 2:00 p.m. at Crestmont Baptist Church in Burleson.
Dr. Frankie Rainey, Reverend Marty Strayhorn and Reverend Ken Coleman will
officiate. Burial will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park.
Visitation is from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 13 at Laurel
Land Funeral Home in Burleson.
Mr. Smith died Monday, September 11, 2000, at his home. He was a truck
driver for Central Freight Company, retired after 20 years.
He was born November 24, 1942, in Fort Worth. He was a graduate of
Burleson High School in 1962, a member and deacon of Crestmont Baptist
Church and Director of the Southern Gospel Music Association. He sang gospel
music since 1975 and was lead singer and manager of Kings River Quartet.
He was a loving husband, father and brother, and a friend to everyone.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Genell
Smith, and his parents-in-law, A.D. and Lillian Caraway.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Mary Smith of Burleson; two
sons, Scott Smith of Dallas and Steve Smith and wife, Michelle, of Austin;
daughter, Hallie Smith of Burleson; two brothers, Jimmy Smith and wife,
Sue, of Burleson, and Bob Smith and wife, Paula, of Cleburne; two sisters,
Jo Taylor and husband, Al, of Burleson, and Vicki Davenport and husband,
Jackie, of Cleburne; two brothers-in-law and wives, Bob and Sisi Caraway
of San Antonio, and David and Patsy Caraway of Crowley; one sister-in-law,
Barbara Richey of Burleson; and a large extended family and friends.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.
WILLALEA BELL
1933-2000
Funeral services for Willalea Bell, 67, of Mansfield will be held Friday,
September 15 at 9:30 a.m. at Retta Baptist Church in Burleson. Reverend
John Harlan will officiate. Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Greenacres
Memorial Park. Visitation is Thursday, September 14 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
at Martin's Funeral Home in Cleburne.
Pallbearers are R.O. Dalton, Jay Dalton, Otis Burkett, Larry Searey,
Tom Long and Frankie Hall. Honorary pallbearers are Eslee Sanders and Buddy
Peacock.
Mrs. Bell died Sunday, September 10, 2000, in Fort Worth. She was a
homemaker.
She was born March 21, 1933, in Manhattan, Kansas to George William
and Lillian Virginia Fair Welch. She married Clyde Alfred Bell in Manhattan,
Kansas on August 14, 1949. She was a member of Retta Baptist Church in
Burleson.
Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by one brother.
She is survived by her husband, Clyde Bell of Mansfield; son, Anthony
William Bell of Alvarado; daughters, Lisa Marie Henry of Mansfield, Lynda
Allen of Arlington, Virginia Hollaway of Arlington and Sara Bell of Mansfield;
sister, Kathy Heidel of Salina, Kansas; and six grandchildren.
Martin's Funeral Home in Cleburne is handling the arrangements.
PAUL MONROE MATHIS
Funeral services for Paul Monroe Mathis, 84, of Burleson were held
Monday, August 28, at First United Methodist Church in Burleson. Burial
was at Laurel Land Memorial Park.
Mr. Mathis died Friday, August 25, 2000, at a Burleson care center.
He was a machinist for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Boaz, Alabama,
retired after 38 years.
The son of a sharecropper, Mr. Mathis spent his early years living
and working on various farms in Alabama and Mississippi. He and his family
moved to Burleson in 1983. He made friends quickly at Bransom's Grocery
Store where he was employed part time.
He was a lifetime member of the Methodist Church and a member of the
First United Methodist Church of Burleson. He was a Mason and enjoyed gardening,
fishing, reading and being a home handyman. He was a loving and devoted
husband, father and grandfather. He lived his life strictly by the American
"work ethic" and had a high regard for education. He was known for his
friendliness, clever wit and storytelling.
Mr. Mathis was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, LaVerne Mathis,
in 1992 and by his son, Dr. G. Ray Mathis, in 1981.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Linda M. and Dr. John
W. Schaub of Burleson; sisters, Evelyn Seale of Natchez, Mississippi; Edith
Kelley and Emogene Humphries, both of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; daughter-in-law,
Dr. Mary Pugh Mathis of Atlanta, Georgia; grandsons, John Paul Mathis and
wife, Dr. Page Moreau, of Dallas, Dr. Charles Ray Mathis and wife, Maureen,
of San Marcos, John Mark Schaub and wife, Rebecca, of San Antonio, Michael
Craig Schaub of Dallas; great-grandchildren, Kelley, Kevin and Shannon
of San Marcos and Charles Laile of San Antonio.
KRIS LEE EVERETT
1960-2000
Funeral services for Kris Lee Everett, 40, of Burleson are scheduled
Thursday, September 14 at 11:30 a.m. at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral
Home in Cleburne. Reverend Robert Graham will officiate. Burial will be
at Pleasant Point Cemetery in Johnson County, Texas.
Pallbearers are Scooter Coward, Casey Norrell, Ricky Norrell, Matt
Shehorn, Monte Shehorn and Michael Threadgill.
Mr. Everett died Saturday, September 9, 2000, in Burleson.
He was born August 6, 1960 in Cleburne.
Mr. Everett was preceded in death by his grandmother, Helen Everett,
in 1997.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Shirley Ann and Joby Young
of Cleburne; father and stepmother, Bobby and Judy Everett of New Braunfels;
sister and brother-in-law, Kori and Scooter Coward of Cleburne; three stepbrothers;
three stepsisters; grandparents, Benson and Lorena Shehorn of Cleburne,
and Willie and Sue Everett of Shiner, Texas; cousin, Misti Jones of Pennsylvania;
niece and nephew, Kirsti and Quade Coward of Cleburne; aunts and uncles,
Bill and Glenda Shehorn of Burleson, and Candy and Bill Jones of Pennsylvania;
and lifelong friend, Rollin Timmons of Burleson.
Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Cleburne is handling the arrangements.
MICHAEL DAVID GRANTHAM
1960-2000
Memorial services for Michael David Grantham, 40, of Mansfield were
held Thursday, September 7 at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Mansfield.
Mr. Grantham died Monday, September 4, 2000, in a local hospital. He
was an auto mechanic.
He was born April 11, 1960, in Lawrence,Kansas.Mr. Grantham enjoyed
working with cars and trucks and was known for his unique ability to repair
older model vehicles. He was always willing to help his many friends with
their automotive problems.
Mr. Grantham is survived by his parents, Bob and Carol Ann Grantham
of Mansfield, and Lewis and Deanna Waggaman of Wichita, Kansas; brother,
Brian Grantham of Mansfield; sister, Heather Hines and her husband, Dwight,
of Burleson; step-sister, Barbara Ford and her husband, Charles, of Mansfield;
grandparents, Mildred Ellis of Salina, Kansas, and Harlan and Margaret
Grantham of Kansas City, Kansas; five nieces and one nephew. He will also
be greatly missed by Maria Roser, Kim and Bill Manzarek, and his many friends
from groups he belonged to.
Guardian Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.
MONROE E. MARION
1960-2000
Funeral services for Monroe "Monty" E. Marion, 40, of Crowley were
held Tuesday, September 12 at Royal Oaks Church in Fort Worth. Pastor John
Herweg officiated. Interment was at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth.
Mr. Marion died Friday, September 8, 2000, in Fort Worth. He was a
machinist.
He was born January 5, 1960. He was a member of the Royal Oaks Church.
He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend.
Mr. Marion was preceded in death by his father, Harold Marion.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Marion; children, Angela Enrriques,
Vanessa Enrriques, Stephen Enrriques, Sara Marion and Kristina Marion;
mother, Ann Marion; brothers, Mark Marion and Tommy Marion; sisters, Pam
Gilley and Leslie Marion; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Baumgardner Funeral Home of Crowley handled the arrangements.
LORRAINE ROBERTSON
1941-2000
Funeral services for Lorraine (Mamaw) Robertson, 59, of Alvarado were
held Tuesday, September 5 at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home Chapel
Fort Worth/Burleson. Burial was at Skyvue Memorial Gardens in Mansfield.
Mrs. Robertson died Thursday, August 31, 2000, at her home. She was
Office Manager for Campbell Auto Body in Benbrook.
She was born May 31, 1941, at Van Alstyne, Texas.
Mrs. Robertson is survived by sons, Randy Robertson of Cedar Park,
Texas, Steve Robertson of Burleson and Greg Robertson of Fort Worth; brothers,
Clyde Stevens, H.S. Stevens, Jr. and Wayne Stevens; sisters, Beulah Mae
Bell, Jesse Burke and Jewell Franklin; grandchildren, Ashley Robertson
of Cedar Park, Amanda Robertson of Cedar Park, Lyndsay Robertson of Burleson
and Ethan Robertson of Keller.
Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Fort Worth/Burleson handled
the arrangements.
A.W. MILLER
1917-2000
Funeral services for A.W. "Whit" Miller, 83, of Burleson were held
Saturday,September 2, at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of
Burleson. Reverend Jay Darnell and Reverend Dr. Jim Sanders, Jr., officiated.
Burial was at Burleson Memorial Park.
Mr. Miller died Wednesday, August 30, 2000, at a Harlingen hospital.
He was a retired Dairy Farmer.
He was born January 22, 1917. He served in the U.S. Air Force during
World War II. He was a registered sanitarian, inspecting dairies in Fort
Worth. Mr. Miller was a lifelong resident of Burleson and a member of the
First United Methodist Church of Burleson. He had served two terms on the
Burleson School Board.
Mr. Miller is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carleeta Miller of
Burleson; son, Jack Miller of Burleson; daughter, Kathy Lewis of Fort Worth;
sisters, Jackie Deering of Fort Worth, Melba Cowsert of Blanco, Texas;
grandchildren, Melissa Trammell and Scott Lewis, both of Fort Worth, Jesse
Lewis of Austin, Amanda Miller and Jack Miller III, both of Burleson; great-grandchildren,
Kimber Trammell, Kathryne Lewis, Halley Lewis and Stephen Lewis, all of
Fort Worth.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
OTTO JEAN
1931-2000
Funeral services for Otto Jean, 68, of Whitney were held Friday, September
1 at Laurel Land of Burleson Chapel. Burial was at Dallas-Fort Worth National
Cemetery in Dallas.
Mr. Jean died Wednesday, August 30, 2000, at a Fort Worth hospital.
He was a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant.
He was born November 7, 1931, in Whitney. He retired from the US. Air
Force after 21 years of service. He was a charter member of VFW Post #9299,
Alvarado; commander of Alvarado American Legion #426; commander of Burleson
American Legion #549; past 6th District American Legion commander; and
a member of Whitney Post #522.
Mr. Jean is survived by his wife, Wynnette Jean of Whitney; sons, Otto
W. Jean of St. Louis, David W. Jean and his wife, Patricia, of Fort Worth
and Randy S. Jean and his wife, Carla, of Burleson; daughters, Cindy Hampton
and her husband, Roy, of Burleson, Renee Carr of Fort Worth; stepson, Paul
Avena and his wife, Candy, of Saginaw; stepdaughters, Michelle Avena of
Fort Worth, Suzanne Houchins of Fort Worth and Denise Avena of Fort Worth;
brother, Jimmy Jean and his wife, Nancy, of Austin; sister, Sondra Milligan
of Fort Worth; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.
RUBY LEE KIESLING
1921-2000
Funeral services for Ruby Lee Kiesling, 78, of Burleson were held Saturday,
September 2 at 11:00 a.m. at Charity Lutheran Church, 1101 S.W. Wilshire
Boulevard in Burleson. Burial was at Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation
was held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Mrs. Kiesling died Tuesday, August 29, 2000, in Burleson following
a brief illness. She was a housewife and care giver for her ill husband
of 59 years.
She was born October 1, 1921, in Olney. She was a kind and loving mother
and wife.
Mrs. Kiesling is survived by her husband, Fred Kiesling; brother, Arville
Kunkel; children, Barbara Maley, Sharon McComas, Robert Kiesling, John
Kiesling, Ronald Kiesling and Renee Griffin; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was a loving person who will live on in her children's hearts.
Greenwood Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements. |
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