Updated: 2008 - May 09

LAURA FLORENCE ADAY
Fort Worth -- Laura Florence Aday passed away on May 4, 2008 in Fort Worth.
Services were Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at the First Baptist Church of Midlothian. Burial followed in Hoggard-Reynolds Cemetery in Azle.
Laura Aday was born September 29, 1926 in Azle to Lois Lennie Campbell and Charles Sumner Ledbetter. In 1942, her family moved to Burleson where she graduated from Burleson High School in 1944. On December 10, 1944, Laura married Edward H. Williams of Burleson. Edward died in 1968, leaving her with 3 children.
As a single parent, Laura completed her bachelor's degree in Home Economics and began teaching at the Mansfield High School. In 1973, she met and married Perry Aday. The two of them resided in Midlothian for over 30 years.
After teaching school for 20 years, Laura enjoyed being a part of many civic activities as well as Eastern Star. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Midlothian.
She is survived by her children, Risa Ellison, Lisa Williams, Allan Williams, Roman Aday and Barbara Ribble; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
The Midlothian Funeral Home of Midlothian handled the arrangements. 972-723-9884.

L. A. "BABE" SUMMERS

Burleson -- L.A. "Babe" Summers, 93, of Burleson, a retired labor negotiator for the National Electrical Contractors Association, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, in Hamilton.
Graveside services are 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008. Interment will follow at the Burleson Memorial Park. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Friday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home.
Laurel Ambrose Summers was born August 15, 1914 in Ray, North Dakota to Charles Andrew and Mary Heinen Summers. He married Mary McGhee on June 29, 1945 in Brownwood.
Mr. Summers proudly served his country as a lietenant in the US Army during WW II. He was also instrumental in setting up blood banks for the Red Cross in St. Paul, Minnesota and Waco, Texas.
A member of First Baptist Church of Burleson, Mr. Summers was a devout christian who taught Sunday school his entire life and never stopped spreading God's Word.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and one sister. His wife of 54 years, Mary McGhee Summers preceded him in death on February 6, 2000.
Survivors include sons, Charles Summers and wife, Billye, of Ovilla, James Summers and wife, Tina, of Hamilton, Glen Summers and wife, Dana, of Burleson; grandchildren, Charlie, Matthew, Jason, Joseph and Steven Summers, Shelly Lengefeld, Staci Pollard and Stephanie Cranford.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is handling the arrangements. 817-426-3200.

CAROLYN WOOLEVER

Alvarado -- Carolyn Woolever, 53, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at a local hospital in Burleson.
Memorial services were 3 p.m., Sunday, May 4, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church of Alvarado, with the Rev. Gene Gurley, Jr. officiating.
Carolyn was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Raymond and Henrietta Pennington on March 3, 1955. She married Michael Woolever on August 12, 1981. Carolyn graduated from Ross High School and received an Associate of Arts Social degree from San Antonio College in 1981. She worked as a School teacher with A.I.S.D. for 8 years.
A beloved wife and mother of two, her main interests were family, above all, shopping and having fun. She loved finding a great deal and going to garage sales.
The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the Huguley Medical team and the First United Methodist Church.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents Raymond & Henrietta Pennington.
Survivors include her loving husband, Michael Glenn Woolever; son, Jeremy Michael Woolever; daughter, (Katie) Carolyn Michelle Woolever; brothers, Randall Pennington of Hamilton, Ohio, Charles Pennington of Apopka, Florida and Larry Pennington of Bradenton, Florida and grandparents, William and Nellie Pennington of Manchester, Kentucky.
Calvario Funeral Chapel,
111 W. Northside Drive in Fort Worth handled the arrangements. 817-624-2191.

RANDALL BRUCE BAKER

Fort Worth -- Randall Bruce Baker, 57, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2008.
Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2008, at Laurel Land Funeral Home in Fort Worth.
Randy graduated in 1969 from Arlington Heights High School in Fort Worth and was a summa cum laude graduate from Texas Wesleyan University in 1978. He spent 30 successful years in the oil business prior to his death.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Calvin Baker.
Survivors include Debi Baker; daughter, Holly Hillman and husband, David Hillman; daughter, Kelly Baker; son, James Baker; grandchildren, Erin Hillman and Grace Hillman; mother, Jean Baker; sister, Annette Grantham and husband, Jon, and nephews, Ryan and Jordan Grantham.

NAVAE C. LEDBETTER

Burleson -- Navae C. Ledbetter, 61, of Burleson, a teacher for the Burleson ISD, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2008, in Fort Worth. Her passing was beautiful and peaceful with her mother by her side.
A service celebrating her life was 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2008, at Alsbury Baptist Church in Burleson. Visitation followed the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Burleson Special Needs Childrens Fund in memory of Navae, Burleson ISD C/O Navae Ledbetter, 1160 SW Wilshire Blvd. Burleson, Texas 76028, or Baylor All Saints Transplant Program.
Navae Conner Ledbetter was born January 26, 1947 in Lufkin to John Avery and Ella Conner. She married Charles "Bud" Ledbetter on September 2, 1972 in Burleson.
She was a teacher for the Burleson ISD and a very active member of Alsbury Baptist Church of Burleson. Navae enjoyed traveling with her husband, and loved swimming with her grandchildren.
Navae showed great courage, strength and faith during her 13 months of illness. She was the Proverbs: 31 lady.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Avery Conner.
Survivors include husband, Bud Ledbetter of Burleson; son, Charles Ledbetter and wife, Cheryl, of Burleson; daughters, Mecca Givens and husband, Jeff, of Fort Worth, Laura Hampton and husband, Ray, of North Richland Hills; mother, Ella Conner Champion and husband, Gilbert, of Gonzales; grandchildren, Coleman and Sumner Ledbetter, Ella and Henry Givens and Joshah Hampton and three nieces and four nephews.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements. 817-426-3200.

GREGORY C. BIVINS
Clovis, NM -- Greg Bivins, 59, entered glory April 10, 2008 after a short illness.
A private farewell will be held in Galveston, Texas.
Greg was born July 18, 1948 in Clovis NM. He lived most of his life in Burleson, raising a family and being involved in many of thier activities.
In 1968, Greg began his first automotive business in Fort Worth and enjoyed that for 30 years. Along with his passion for automobiles, he also loved being with friends and family, helping out in any way that he could.
A beloved father and grandfather, Greg will be deeply missed by his son, Eric W. Bivins, of Dallas, TX, Amanda L. Bivins of Burleson; grandson, Grayson Clark and three very special family members, Jill and Logann Babcock and Laci Hart, all of Burleson.

FRANCES JONES JOHNSTON
Burleson -- Frances Jones Johnston, 89, a retired cook for the Burleson ISD, died Thursday, May 1, 2008, in Granbury.
Funeral services were 10 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2008, in the Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Bethesda Cemetery. Visitation was 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Frances was born July 28, 1918, in Cleburne to William Henry and Florence See Jones.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved fishing, ceramics and gardening. Frances also loved playing 42 and many other games. She was a longtime member of the Burleson Church of Christ since 1951.
Survivors include sons, Billy Dale Johnston and wife, Norma, of Granbury and Norman Gale Johnston of Meridian; daughters, Barbara Estes Killam and husband, Sam, of Granbury and Deborah Kay Eakin and husband, David, of Alvarado; sister, Jessie Mumford of Weatherford; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements. 817-426-3200.

JAN BOLT

Joshua -- Jan Bolt, 58, an administrative secretary for the Joshua ISD, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at her residence.
Graveside services are 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008, in Nancy Smith Cemetery in Somervell County. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Janice Darlene Bolt was born December 4, 1949 in Fort Worth. She married Glen Bolt on September 24, 1965 in Granbury.
Jan enjoyed sewing, painting, cooking, and shopping and was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She liked being with her friends, her dog Zoi, and loved her grandkids. Her life was all about them.
Survivors include husband, Glen Bolt, of Joshua; sons, Corey Bolt and wife, Elena, of Glen Rose and Tobey Bolt and wife, KayDee, of Joshua; parents, Robert and Ruth Jackson, of Dublin; brother, Randy Neel of Burleson; sisters, Sandra West of Burleson, Denise Collins of Burleson, Tina Johnson and Robbie Armstrong of Dublin; grandchildren, Brodey, Jesse, Macee, Cara and Hayden, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is handling the arrangements. 817-426-3200.

CASEY DANE MALONE

Hico -- Casey Dane Malone, 64, born January 3, 1944, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008, after a battle with cancer.
His graveside service is 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.
Casey was a machinist for Texas Steel and Watson Corp. He loved working on his farm and going on vacation to the coast with his wife and children.
He was preceded in death by daughter, Nancy Delinda Malone; great granddaughter, Catilyn Blackmon and parents, Foster and Johnnie Ruth Malone.
Survivors include wife, Linda Murray Malone; daughters, Belinda Sanders, Sandra Stewart and husband, Bill; one son, Patrick Malone; brother, Sam Malone and wife, Cathy; sister, Gale Ellis and husband, Cotton; grandsons, Scooter Blackmon, William, Wesley and Walker Stewart, Jeremy and John Allen Sanders; great-grandchildren, Jade and Zoey Blackmon, Jon Blake Sanders and other family members and loved ones.       
Mount Olivet Funeral Home of Fort Worth is handling the arrangements. 817-831-0511

BOB FEAR

Burleson -- Bob Fear, 49, of Burleson, a Senior Vice President of Proposal Development for CNI, died Tuesday, April 22, 2008, in Norman, Oklahoma.
Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2008, at the Burleson Church of Christ. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Burleson Church of Christ Youth Scholarship fund, in memory of Bob Fear. William Robert "Bob" Fear was born September 27, 1958 in Fort Carson, Colorado to Oscar "Bob" and Margaret Martinez Fear. He married Pamela Jean Owens on December 19, 1980 in Fort Worth.
He was a graduate of Texas Wesleyan University and worked for Lockheed-Martin Corporation for 27 years.
Bob was a member of the Burleson Church of Christ where he lovingly served as a deacon and tirelessly worked with the youth and singles programs with all his heart. Bob was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, friend and will be greatly missed by many. He was a "Dad" to many kids.
Survivors include his wife, Pam Fear; sons, Robert Fear and Shawn Fear of Burleson; parents, Bob and Margaret Fear of Kansas; sister, Nicole Tarbell and husband, Bart, of Kansas and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is handling the arrangements. 817-426-3200.

JOE MAC KEELING

Burleson -- Joe Mac Keeling, 60, former cemetery superintendent at Greenwood Memorial Park, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2008.
The graveside service is 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008, in Shiloh Cemetery in Henderson. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Joe Mac was born in Henderson and served as the superintendent for Greenwood Memorial Park for several years.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mae Keeling; niece, Shelby Sullivan and brother-in-law, Robert Sullivan.
Survivors include wife and love of his life, Virginia Keeling; father, Robert A. "Bob" Keeling; daughter, Chelsea Snelson of Longview; uncles, George McCormack and wife, Edythe, of Longview and Jimmie McCormack and wife, Melba Dean, of Henderson; grandchildren, Jaida and Joel Ramirez; cousins, Nancy Gibson and Randy McCormack, both of Henderson; sister-in-law, Vicki Sullivan of Longview; brother-in-law, Tom Fugate and wife, Joan, of San Antonio and several nieces and nephews.
Greenwood Funeral Home of Fort Worth is handling the arrangements. 817-336-0584.

DORIS JEAN WILLIAMS GECKLER

Bureson -- Doris Jean Williams Geckler, 81 of Burleson, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 19, 2008, at her residence.
Memorial services are 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008, in the Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Cross Timber Baptist Church Missionary Fund, 2560 FM 731 Burleson, TX 76028.
Mrs. Geckler was born February 14, 1927 in Tabler, OK., to Alma Elmer and Mayme Elizabeth Wheeler Williams and was raised by Mother Mayo and Paw and Thelma Aubyn "Maw" Wortman.
She was a member of the Cross Timber Baptist Church of Burleson.
Mrs. Geckler was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Raymond "Mark" Geckler; brother, Marvin Donald Williams and sister, Maida Rose Williams.
"I'm just apassing through and its been some passing!!" " My precious Jesus, I'm now with Thee."
Survivors include son, Robert "Kirk" Geckler and wife, Bonny, of Crowley; daughters, Aubyn Gay Turner and husband, Ron, of Eureka, Lisa Gail Morrison and husband, Allen, of Palacios; grandchildren, Jeff Turner, Josh Turner, Ashley Hanna, Tammy Hayden, Gina Morris, Dayna Geckler, Micah Geckler, Allen Morrison, Jr., Russell Eric Morrison, Taylor Rae Fiscus, Aleigha Christine Galvan, Ryan Kade Fiscus, Arie Lee Morrison, Chris Holiday, Cameron Kirk Geckler; 18 great grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; numerous cousins and other family members.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is handling the arrangements. 817-426-3200.

PAULINE RUSSELL

Burleson -- Pauline Russell, 82, died Thursday April 17, 2008, in Hurst.
Services are 2 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2008, in the Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Burleson Memorial Park. Visitation is 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Pauline was born March 3, 1926, in Harden County, Tennessee to Sydney and Pearl Rinks.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved her children and grandchildren very much. Pauline loved working in the yard and taking care of the elderly. A devoted Christian, she was involved in many different church ministries. She also worked at the Burleson Nursing Home and did private home healthcare.
Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Joseph Russell, in 1978; son, Michael Russell, in 1997; four brothers and one sister.
Survivors include sons, Charles Russell of Palestine, Steven Russell of Palestine, Roland Russell and wife, Regena, of Hurst; daughter, Brenda Richardson and husband, Jimmy, of Burleson; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and special friends, Judy Hinkley and Dodie Ballard.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is handling the arrangements. 817-426-3200.

GEORGE "LIZARD" LACKEY

Joshua -- George "Lizard" Lackey, 69 of Joshua, an electrical contractor in the Burleson area since 1968, passed away after living courageously with melanoma cancer for the past 6 years. Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2008, at the Burleson Church of Christ. Visitation was 7-9 p.m. Friday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Community Hospice of Texas, MD Anderson Hospital or The American Cancer Society. George William Lackey was born July 18, 1938 in Littlefield to Howard Charlie and Lucile Nabers Lackey. He married Linda Lou Lee on September 18, 1958 in Hurst. George was a member of the Burleson Church of Christ. He was the most wonderful and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, friend and mentor to many. George lived life to the fullest, never letting the cancer change his life for one minute. He was a leader and an inspiration to everyone who knew him and was "Daddy" to many, many children. He lived a life of faith, loved the Lord and is now home where he wants to be. His grandchildren were the light of his life, as he was to them.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Linda Lou Lackey of Joshua; son, Howard Lee Lackey and wife, Lisa, of Joshua; daughter, Tanya Kilgore and husband, Paul, of Burleson; mother, Lucile Lackey of Burleson; brother, Larry Lackey and wife, Linda, of Joshua; grandchildren, Carson Porter of Burleson, Lauren Lackey of Joshua, Sarah Beth Porter of Burleson, Tyler Lackey of Joshua, Montana Kilgore of Burleson, Faith Ann Kilgore of Burleson; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and a host of friends.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is handling the arrangements. 817-426-3200.

LUTHER "LUKE" E. RATLIFF II

Fort Worth -- Luther "Luke" E. Ratliff II, 57, a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008.
Funeral services are 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2008, at the Laurel Land Memorial Chapel in Fort Worth. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Luke was an honorable man who was dedicated to his family. He was born on November 27, 1950 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Rosemary and Luther Edward Ratliff. He was a Vietnam Veteran who served in the Unites States Air Force. He was currently employed with Lockheed Martin and will be missed terribly by all who knew him.
Luke was preceded in death by his father, Luther Edward Ratliff.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Christine Ratliff; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew Scott and Christie Ratliff; daughter and son-in-law, Jolene Marie and Mackey Hermosillo; grandson, Christian Alexander Ratliff; mother, Rosemary Harris Ratliff; brother, Edward Everett Ratliff and wife, Selina; sister, Ane Ratliff; 2 nephews; 1 niece and a host of other relatives and friends.

MILDRED LOUISE NEWLON

Alvarado -- Mildred Louise Newlon, 84, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008, in Fort Worth, TX.
Mildred was born in Waco on July 6, 1923, the daughter of Martha Louise (Riza) and Harry M. Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Frank Harris; two sisters and one brother.
Mildred is survived by her sister, Edith Abbott; son, George McCinnis of Washington; daughters, Martha Krueger of Vermont and Barbara Stueland of Arizona; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

PEARL CHRISTENA WATTERS BRADFORD

Joshua -- Pearl Christena Watters Bradford, 98, died Saturday, April 12, 2008, in Cleburne.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Christena was born April 5, 1910, in Burleson to Thomas and Rosa Myers Watters. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Christena loved all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She enjoyed playing and listening to the piano, cooking and doing crossword puzzles and watching "The Price is Right" and "Jeopardy."
Christena was an active member of First Baptist Church of Joshua.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cordell Bradford, in 1985; brothers, Jessie, John William "Peck," George, Spencer and Lonnie Watters; sisters, Nettie House, Rose McClenahan, Grace Bransom, Betty, Velma Faris and Iris Stewart.
Survivors include sons, Larry Bradford and wife, Minnie, of Joshua, Charles Bradford and wife, Lynn, of Cleburne; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is handling the arrangements. 817-426-3200.

KENNETH LYNN HINDS
Hico -- Kenneth Lynn Hinds, 63, passed away Monday, March 31, 2008, after a short illness.
Funeral services were 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Wiley Funeral Home in Glen Rose. Burial followed in the Nancy Smith Cemetery in Somervell County. Visitation was 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to the Fireman's Relief Fund, P.O. Box 6838, Fort Worth, Texas 76115; Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, P.O. Box 96836, Washington, DC 20090; St. Labre Indian School, P.O. Box 216, Ashland, MT 59003.
Ken served in the United States Navy for four years and was a Vietnam Veteran. He had a long and distinguished career with the Fort Worth Fire Department. In his 20 years with the department, Ken made many wonderful friends. In 1998, he was named Fire Prevention Employee of the Year. Ken was also proud to serve as Fire Marshall.
Upon retiring in 1999, he pursued his life long passion of panning for gold in California. Ken and his business partner founded the Marmot Mining Company which they led to international status.
Ken embraced his Native American heritage. He was an avid gardener, dabbled in vintage car restoration and creating art. Ken worked tirelessly last summer amidst bear, deer and elk, clearing his land in Chama, New Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Opal Hinds.
Survivors include wife, Denise; daughter, Becky and husband, Damon, and grandchildren, Kali and Alexander; step-daughter, Jennifer; father, Leonard; sister, Sue and husband, David, and niece, Lori; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many special friends.
Wiley Funeral Home of Glen Rose handled the arrangements. 254-897-2288.

BETTY JEAN STOKES

Burleson -- Betty Jean Stokes passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2008.
Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Boulevard Baptist Church, 315 N. Burleson Blvd., Burleson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Emery J. Lilge Hospice, 301 Med Park Circle, Burleson.
Betty was born October 28, 1925 to Eugene and Lottie Harris in Durant, Oklahoma.
Betty was preceded in death by son, Steven Stokes; grandson, Jeremy Stokes and granddaughter, Laura.
Survivors include sisters, Faye Van and Nell McCulley; sons, Gary Stokes and wife, Theresa, Jerry Stokes and wife, Sallie, Ronnie Stokes and Frank Stokes; daughter, Charlotte Denton and husband, Lynn; grandchildren, Johnny, Gary, Steven, Clayton, Angie, Veronica, Ronnie, Seth, Bo, Misty, Brandi, Heather and Christopher; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

VIALO WEIS, SR.

Keene -- Vialo Weis, Sr., 82, a resident of Keene for the last 3.5 years and formerly of Amarillo, Texas, died on Wednesday, March 26, 2008. Funeral services were Sunday, April 6, 2008, at the Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories in Amarillo where he was buried. Pastor Carl Johnston of Keene and Pastor Vialo Weis, Jr., of Yukon, OK officiated.
Vialo and Ruth graduated four children and one grandchild from SWAU. Memorials may be made to the Weis Heritage Scholarship at Southwestern Adventist University, PO Box 567, Keene, TX 76059.
Mr. Weis was born on March 20, 1926 in Shattuck, OK to Harry C. and Emelia Meier Weis. He married Ruth Gantz Weis on June 27, 1953.
He served in the Army during World War II in the Pacific.
Later, he graduated from West Texas State University with a degree in business. During his life, he worked for Swift & Co., Woolco and retired from Fort Dodge Laboratories in Amarillo. He was a regular volunteer at Seminars Unlimited of Keene.
Mr. Weis was a long time member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and loved his church and his family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Gantz Weis.
Survivors include his three sons; Pastor Vialo Weis, Jr. and wife, Shannon, of Yukon, OK; Harry Weis and wife, Emma, of Roseville, CA and Alan Weis and wife, Chrissie, of Keene, TX.; one daughter, Ella Weis Johnston and husband, Pastor Carl Johnston, of Keene, TX; eight grandchildren, Susen Weis Wright and husband, Don, David Weis and wife, Melanie, Armen, Alina, Christina and Eric Weis, Nikki and Kilory Weis; two great grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Kristen Wright; three brothers, Vernon and Marilyn Weis of College Place, WA., Harry and Lois Weis of Bakersfield, CA. and Viddian and Debra Weis of Perryton, TX.; three sisters, Viola Stevens of Amarillo, TX., Vivian Cozart of Cisco, TX. and Deniese Werner of College Place, WA.

JOSEPH E. LANGLOYS

Fort Worth -- Joseph E. Langloys, 86, of Fort Worth passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2008, in Fort Worth.
Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2008, at the Crossroads Fellowship Seventh-day Adventist Church in Joshua with Pastor Benji Leach officiating. Interment was 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2008, in the DFW National Cemetery. The family received visitors 6-8 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Rosser Funeral Home.
Serving as pallbearers were Brad Homman, Ray Janes, Dale English, Bill Hendricks, Larry Garrett, Phil Hooten, John Engel and Blake Barclay.
Joseph was born in Winfield, KS on November 21, 1921, the son of Agnes (McBroom) and Charles Langloys. He served his country in the United States Army during WWII.
Mr. Langloys was a retired hospital administrator and was a member of Crossroads Fellowship Church.
Joseph is survived by his wife, Marcine Langloys, of Fort Worth; daughters, Barbara Janes and husband, Ray, of Cleburne and Sandy Homman and husband, Brad, of Frederick, MD; grandchildren, Christina Bruce, Brent Homman, Lindsey Homman, Scott Just and great-grandchild, Noah Bruce.
Condolences may be sent to the family at condolences @rosserfuneralhome.net.
Rosser Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements. 817-641-4800.

FRANK GRAHAM

Burleson -- Frank Graham, 86, of Burleson, a retired printer operator for Manney Publishing in Fort Worth, died Sunday, April 6, 2008, in Fort Worth.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2008, in the Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel of Burleson. Burial will follow in the Burleson Memorial Park. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Graham was born December 10, 1921, in McGregor to Frank Alexander and Myrtle Walters Graham. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star for combat in Italy. He married Annie Laurie Harding on May 19, 1946, in McGregor.
Frank was devoted to his family and was a good supporter and provider. He enjoyed gardening, playing 42 and was a practical joker.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Ann Graham, in 2006.
Survivors include son, Bruce Graham and wife, Melanie, of Hurst; daughter, Suzanne Darnell and husband, Ray, of Ganbury; brother, Billy J. Graham of Georgia; grandchildren, Laurie Raulerson, David Lucas, Justin Graham; great-grandchildren, Tanner, Trevor, and Ally Lucas, Natalie and Townes Raulerson.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is handling the arrangements. 817-426-3200.

JOE RICHARD CLARK
Burleson -- Joe Richard Clark ended his walk by faith and began his walk by sight in the presence of the Lord on Friday, April 4, 2008.
A Memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at Believers' Chapel in Dallas.
Joe was born in Burleson, TX on February 26, 1927, and was a great grandson of H.C. Renfro, the town's founder.
After graduating from Paschall High School in Fort Worth, he received a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M. He was Commander of "C" Troop Cavalry in the Corps of Cadets, a member of the Ross Volunteers, a member of the Scholarship Honor Society and Tau Beta Pi, the winner of the D.A.R. Award as the Most Outstanding Junior Cadet of 1946 and was a Distinguished Student and Vice-President of his senior class.
Mr. Clark began his career in the oil and gas industry with Stanolind Oil & Gas Co. before joining TXL Oil Corp. in Midland, TX. In 1963, he joined Texas Pacific Oil Co. and moved to Dallas. He retired as President in 1985. From 1987-2006, Joe was a Trustee of the Texas Pacific Land Trust where he served as Chairman from 2000-2003. He was also a past President of the Dallas Petroleum Club.
Joe was a consummate Christian gentleman. For many years, he served as deacon at Believers' Chapel in Dallas, which he considered a great honor. He was a remarkable man of many interests, including farming, ranching, personal investments, technology, travel, hunting and fishing on his property in the Hill Country.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Betty White Clark; sons, James Roderick Clark and Joseph Breen Clark; daughter, Carolyn Clark Edwards; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Lucas & Blessing Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements. 817-295-9000.

NANCY CARTER
Lovington, NM -- Nancy Carter, 71, passed away Friday, April 4, 2008, in Lovington, NM.
Funeral services were 10:00 a.m. (NM time) Tuesday, April 8, 2008, with Reverend Wayne Villar officiating. Interment will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2008, in the Tye Cemetery in Burleson, TX.
Memorials may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 1515 W. Calle Sur, Hobbs, NM 88240.
Nancy was born April 17, 1936 in Nacona, TX to Marshel and Mildred Henderson. She attended school in Amarillo, TX and attended Jackson Avenue Baptist Church. She was also a member of Wacky Widows.
She was married to Cecil Murphy until his death in 1969. On October 14, 1970, she married Charles Carter in Pampa, TX.
Mrs. Carter was preceded in death by her husbands, parents and one sister, Lanita Henderson Allen.
Nancy is survived by her daughters, Kathy Walker of Claremont, SD and Carol Bruce of Lovington, NM; sons, Larry Carter and wife, Telene, of Lovington, NM and Steve Carter and wife, Delores, of Kasilloft, AK; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Stevens Funeral Home handled the arrangements. 505-396-8081.

BERTHA MARIE TURNER

Burleson -- Bertha Marie Turner, 78, a homemaker, passed away Friday, April 4, 2008, in Fort Worth.
Funeral services were 10 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2008, at the Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel. Interment followed at the Shannon Rose Hill Cemetery in Fort Worth. Visitation was 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Bertha M. Turner was born July 3, 1929, in Brashear, the daughter of John Cora and Charlie Myrtle Gray Belt.
She was preceded in death by her husband, D.M. Turner.
Survivors include her children, Dennis M. Turner and wife, Becky, Charlie M. Turner and wife, Nancy, Mike Turner and wife, Suzi, and Suzanne M. McCarty and husband, Terry; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, Johnny Belt and wife, Mary; sister-in-law, Glenda Belt and numerous nieces and nephews.
Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel of Fort Worth handled the arrangements. 817-451-3333
You may view and sign the guestbook at www.mem.com.

RUPERTO D. ACEBEDO

Keene -- Ruperto D. Acebedo, 90, of Keene, passed away on March 27, 2008.
His memorial service was 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2008, at the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Chapel.
He was born in the Philippines on March 27, 1918, to Gregoria (Diaz) and Teofilo Acebedo. He married Candy Pamaong on December 12, 1942 in the Philippines.
Mr. Acebedo served in the United States Air Force in the Far East (USAFFE). He retired as an insurance agent and was a member of the Harlingen International Seventh-day Adventist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law, Harvey Kibble.
Ruperto is survived by his wife, Candy Acebedo, of Keene; sons, Jim Acebedo and wife, Erlinda, of Las Vegas, NV, Charlie Acebedo and wife, Ruby, of the Philippines and Danny Acebedo and wife, Janie, of Harlingen; daughters, Rebecca Kibble of Harlingen, Meriam Polinar and husband, Sim, of Keene, Noemi Collantes and husband, Siegfredo, of the Philippines, Ruth Lopez and husband, Delmer, of Keene and Jami Levy of California; sister, Lilia Fernandez of the Philippines; 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Condolences may be sent to the family at condolences@ rosserfuneralhome.net.
Rosser Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements. 817-641-4800.

E. E. "PETE" PICKETT
Burleson -- E. E. "Pete" Pickett, 79, of Lufkin, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2008, at his residence.
Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2008, in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel, 1515 S. Chestnut, Lufkin, TX with Reverend Lamar Denby officiating. Graveside services will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park under the auspices of the Lufkin Masonic Lodge #669, A.F. & A.M. Friends were invited to visit with the family from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at the funeral home.
Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Dean, Joe Rice and other members of the Lufkin Masonic Lodge #669, A.F. & A.M.
Pete was born April 25, 1928 in Horatio, Arkansas, the son of the late Grace (Ayers) and Homer Pickett.
Mr. Pickett was a self-employed exterminator for more than 32 years, a member of the Eagle Lodge in Houston, the Moose Lodge in Colorado and the Masonic Lodge #669, A.F. & A.M. in Lufkin. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed camping with his family. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II, and was a member of Highway Baptist Church in Huntington.
In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Pickett; son, Gary Moore; brothers, J.D. Pickett and Roger Pickett and sisters Billie Jean Pickett and Doris Gray.
He is survived by his daughters, Donna Jean Whitaker of Lewisville, Judy and Joe Castillo of Houston, Cecilia Louise and Daniel Munoz of Houston, Renee and Frank Gainer of Lufkin and JoAn and Chuck Majors of Caldwell; son, Alfred and wife, Eleanor Aguilar, of Houston; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, JoAnn McKnight of Kansas City, KS and Johnnie Inge of New Caney; brothers, James Pickett of Centerville and Harlon Pickett of Montgomery and a number of nieces, nephews, other family members and a host of friends.
Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Pickett may be made to Highway Baptist Church, P. O. Box 848, Huntington, TX 75949.
Gipson Funeral Home of Lufkin is handling the arrangements. 936-634-4411.

MELISSA LEE LUCAS

Burleson -- Melissa Lee Lucas, 29, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2008 at her residence.
Memorial services are 4 p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church in Burleson.
Memorials in Melissa's name can be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Camp Funshine Foundation.
Melissa graduated from college with a Registered Nurse degree in 2001. She loved being able to help children as an E.R. nurse for Cook Children's Medical Center. She fought a long and hard battle against Cystic Fibrosis. She lived life to the fullest and will be missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include husband, Scott; parents, Joyce and Terry Lee Weeks; brother, Nicholous Weeks; mother and father-in-law; Jill and Steve Lucas; sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Jason Schindler; brother-in-law, Stevie Lucas and fiance, Shanna Jones; grandmothers, Jeanette Weeks, Marilyn Risch and Dorothy Lucas and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and dogs, Moose and Kody.

MARY KATHERINE WILKINSON

Fort Worth -- Mary Katherine Wilkinson went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 30, 2008.
Funeral services are 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at Lucas & Blessing Funeral Home of Burleson. Visitation was 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mary was born November 27, 1943 in Cleburne, the daughter of Ewell and Janell Atchley Green.
She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend who never met a stranger.
Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Ed Wilkinson; daughters, Jan, Johnna and Dena; sons, James, Lance and Roger; grandchildren, Christopher, Alicia, Glenda, and Jeremy; mother, Janell; siblings, Tom, Vera, Betty and Ruth and dear friend, Joyce.
Lucas & Blessing Funeral Home of Burleson is handling the arrengements. 817-295-9000.

HILDEGARD LUISE HARRY

Burleson -- Hildegard Luise Harry, 77, passed away Friday, March 28, 2008, in Godley.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 3, 2008, in the First Baptist Church of Godley with the Rev. Kenneth Coleman and Chaplain Dan Ashley officiating. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at the Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home.
Hildegard was born September 14, 1930 in Zweibrucken, Germany to Richard and Luise Fuhrmann Sand. She married Jerome Harry on May 8, 1958 in Zweibrucken, Germany.
She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.
Hildegard is survived by her husband, Jerome F. Harry of Godley; children, Alexander H. Keller and wife, Edda, of Zweibrucken, Germany, Angela W. Eddins and husband, Mark, of Arlington, Robert R. Harry and wife, Tambra, of Godley and Gregory O. Harry of North Richland Hills, TX; grandchildren, Meike Keller, Till Keller and Ulrich Keller all of Zweibrucken, Germany, Courtney McMahon, Kayla McMahon, Ashley Eddins and Stephanie Eddins all of Arlington, TX, Robert Harry, Jr., Keegan Harry, Kirsten Harry and Jackson Harry all of Godley, TX and brother, Kurt Sand of Essen, Germany.
Condolences may be sent, view obituary and see photo at www.cpcleburne.com.
Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home of Cleburne is handling the arrangements.
817-648-0522.

DR. JOHN F. (JACE) DAVIS

Keene -- Dr. John F. (Jack) Davis, 86, of Keene, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in Keene.
Services for Dr. Davis were 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2008, in the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church. Pastor Bill Hunt officiated. Burial was 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2008, in Shepherd Hill Cemetery in Willis, TX. Pastor Bob Stauffer officiated. Visitation was at Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home Friday from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Jack Davis was born December 26, 1921 in Conroe to Judge Nathaniel Hart and Mabel Spiller Davis. He married Cleofe Dizon on July 26, 1971 in Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. Davis was a chiropractor for over 50 years. He practiced in Cleveland, Tomball, Conroe and Keene. He was a Seventh-day Adventist and witnessed through personally distributing thousands of Christian literature pamphlets. He was a former member of the Rotary Club, Lions Club and the Masonic Lodge in Houston, TX. He also served in the Army Airforce during WWII and was a Merchant Marine during the Vietnam War.
The family is deeply grateful for the exceptional care provided by the Cleburne Community Hospice of Texas and would like to personally thank Jack Ross and Gladys Foston for their tender care of Dr. John.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Dr. Jack Davis is survived by his wife, Cleofe Davis of Keene; two daughters, Diane Abitua and husband, Angel, of Round Rock and Emelia Davis of Keene; two sons, John F. Davis, Jr. and wife, Debbie, of Katy and James W. Davis and wife, Christina, of Dalhart; brother, Nat Davis and wife, Leah, of Conroe; sister, Katsy Clark and husband, Darrel, of Ridgway, CO and five grandchildren.
You may send condolences, view his obituary and see the photo at www.cpcleburne.com
The Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home handled the arrangements. 817-648-0522.

JENNIE SUE ROBINSON

Burleson -- Jennie Sue Robinson, 62, a retired sales representative for Chrysler Finance, passed away at her residence on Monday, March 24, 2008.
Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at the Lucas and Blessing Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harley D. Martin officiating. Burial followed in Burleson Memorial Cemetery in Burleson.
Memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society in memory of Mrs. Robinson.
Jennie was born in Cleburne, TX December 30, 1945 to Vidmer and Virginia Harp Cartwright.
Survivors include her husband, Darrell L. of Burleson; sons, Tom W. Scott and wife, Susan, of Dallas and Caleb Cartwright Robinson of Burleson; daughter, Rachael Lee McGuire and husband, Cody, of Spring, TX; brothers, Jan D. Cartwright and wife, Dottie, of Austin, TX and Joe G. Cartwright and wife, Jan, of Boyd, TX and grandchildren, Logan, Stoney, Brigit, JoLee and Case.
Lucas and Blessing Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements. 817-295-9000.

CHARLES WILLIAM "CW" GREGORY

Burleson -- Charles William "CW" Gregory, 78, of Burleson, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2008, in Fort Worth.
Graveside services were 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 28, 2008, in Greenacres Memorial Park. The Reverend Kenneth Coleman officiated.
He was born November 19, 1929 in Johnson County, TX to Elmer Price and Ethel Fay Jackson Gregory.
Mr. Gregory was valedictorian of his Joshua High School class. During the Korean conflict, he served in the US Air Force with honors. He was a banker at the Bank of Commerce in Fort Worth, where he retired, and was of the Christian faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Alvin Earle Wright and two brothers-in-law, Jude Owens and John T. Wright, Jr.
Charles "CW" Gregory is survived by his sister, Dorthy Fay Owens of Burleson, TX; two nieces, Joyce Jackson and husband, Gene, of Joshua and Jinnette Jones and husband, J.R., of Grandview; great-niece, Caryn Scarbrough and husband, Randy, of Grandview; great-nephews, Mark Thornton and wife, Shannon, of Frisco and Kyle Thornton and wife, Gina, of Conifer, CO; great-great-nieces, McKenzie and Bailey Scarbrough and great-great-nephew, Davis Scarbrough.
You may send condolences, view his obituary and see his photo at www.cpcleburne.com
Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home handled the arrangements. 817-648-0522.

RONALD MELVIN LIGHTNER

Crowley - Ronald Melvin Lightner, 85, a retired school teacher, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2008.
Memorial services are 2 p.m., Saturday, March 29, 2008, at the First Presbyterian Church in Crowley.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Sierra Club or the Friends of Scouting, Longhorn Council, B.S.A.
Ron was born on February 10, 1923 in Dixonville, PA to Melvin Joseph and Virginia Elizabeth Henry Lightner. He served in Burma during WWII as a member of Merrill's Marauders. After graduating from T.C.U., Ron taught Texas history at Rosemont Junior High School. A great outdoorsman, he received the Silver Beaver Award for his lifelong involvement with Boy Scouting.
Ron is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ruth Lightner.
Survivors include sons, Mark Joseph Lightner, Daniel Lee Lightner and Edward Alan Lightner and his wife, Martha, and their son, Noah; brothers, Robert Lightner and his wife, Geri, and James Lightner and his wife, Barbara; sister, Virginia Ditch; sister-in-law, Winona Lightner and many nieces and nephews.
Baumgardner Funeral Home of Crowley is handling the arrangements. 817-297-1116.

JOHNNY D. FEHSE

Burleson -- Johnny D. Fehse, of Burleson, passed away at his home on March 20,2008.
Funeral services are 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2008, at the Laurel Land of Burleson Memorial Chapel, with burial to follow in Burleson Memorial Park. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 2008, at Laurel Land of Burleson.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Phillip Fehse and brothers Gene and Darrell Fehse.
Johnny is survived by his mother, Ruth Pauline Fehse; children, Jeffery Sean Fehse and wife, Kristi , Tammy L. Fehse and T. Wayne Fehse; grandchildren, Colton, Kaimana, Alexis, Hailey, Drew and Kaylin; brothers, LeRoy and Jerry Fehse and sisters, Linda Baird, Diane Deatherage and Patty Jones.

RUBY MAE EDWARDS

Burleson -- Ruby Mae Edwards, 95, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2008, in Fort Worth.
Her service was 12:30 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2008, at the Laurel Land Chapel of Fort Worth. Interment followed in Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation was 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Ruby was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Lonnie Edwards and son, Nathan Edwards.
Survivors include children, Delores Gregory and husband, Bill, Trumon Edwards and wife, Joyce; sister, Lois Overstreet; daughter-in-law, Claire Edwards-Roberts; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

GENE C. WHEAT

Burleson -- Gene C. Wheat, 75, of Burleson, a retired heavy equipment operator for Steed Construction Co. of 35 years, died Monday, March 17, 2008, in Fort Worth.
Graveside services are 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 2008, with Dr. Terry William officiating. Interment will be in Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Burleson.
Honorary pallbearers are Ryan Payne, Jon Paul Wheat, Taylor Payne, Shane Wheat, Zachary Wheat, Cameron Wheat, Chris Ward, Eric Kocurek, and Omar Kocurek.
Gene Conard Wheat was born August 17, 1932 in McGregor to John Paul and Dreeby Beatrice Whatley Wheat. He married Frances Charlene Kocurek on October 27, 1956 in Rosenberg. Gene liked gardening, traveling, operating his farm equipment and had a wonderful spirit of giving. He was a Baptist.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Gene leaves many to cherish their precious memories of loving him: wife, Frances; son, Gene Conway and wife, Connie; daughter, Janet Ann and husband, Hoby; brothers, James Edward and Larry Paul and wife, Shirley; grandchildren, Ryan Scott and wife, Brenda, Jon Paul, Kamella Nicole, Jeremiah Taylor; great-grandchildren, Alexis Renee, Tyler Scott, Makenzie Ryanne and his dog, Sarg.

Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is handling the arrangements. 817-426-3200.

DOROTHY E. MCKENZIE HEWITT

Burleson -- Dorothy E. McKenzie Hewitt, 98, passed away March 11, 2008 at a
Burleson Nursing Home.
Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2008, at the Clayton Kay-Vaughan Funeral Home. Graveside Services were 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2008, at the Glenwood Cemetery in Alvarado.
Memorials may be sent to Meals on Wheels in her name.
Mrs. Hewitt is the daughter of James C. and Estella Cuthbert and was born February 27, 1910 in Canon City, Colorado.
She was an L.V.N. who worked at the Alvarado Hospital and retired from the Alvarado Nursing Home. Dorothy was a Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star and a member of the Rebecca Lodge. A member of the First Baptist Church of Alvarado, she was also an active volunteer at the Alvarado Senior Citizens Center. Until she turned 88, she was involved in with the Meals on Wheels program.
She was preceded in death by the father of her four children, Roy McKenzie; daughter Edith Roach; brothers William, Robert and David
Cuthbert and her second husband, Eugene "Buster" Hewitt.
Survivors include sons; Glen Earl McKenzie and wife, Wanda, of Buckeye, Arizona, Roy John McKenzie and wife, Barbara, of Joshua, James Arthur "Jim" McKenzie and wife, Edith, of Godley; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Clayton Kay-Vaughan Funeral Home of Alvarado handled the arrangements. 817-783-3062.

CORRINNE BAKER

Joshua -- Corrinne Baker, 82, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2008.
Funeral services were 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at Lane Prairie Baptist Church, followed by a graveside service at 2:30 p.m. in the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Memorials may be given to the Lane Prairie Baptist Church.
Corrinne was born December 10, 1925, in Celina. She loved flowers and gardening and was a wonderful cook. Decorating for all holidays was one of her passions. Called "Ma-Maw" by her family, she loved anything in which her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were involved. She was a faithful servant of the Lord and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Clarence Baker; son, Clarence Layman Baker; daughter, Gay Boydston and husband, Wayne; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends.
Greenwood Funeral Home
of Fort Worth handled the arrangements. 817-336-0584

ELIZABETH FOSTER BRALLEY

Burleson -- Elizabeth Foster Bralley, 94, of Burleson and formerly of Cisco passed away Saturday, March 15, 2008, in a Fort Worth hospital.
Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at the Kimbrough Funeral Home Chapel in Cisco, TX with Reverend Ed Mathews officiating. Burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery under the direction of Kimbrough Funeral Home. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at the funeral home.
Serving as pallbearers are Levorce Cate, Robert White, Jack Bass, Alan Ware, Jesse Ramey and George Rowan.
Elizabeth was born in Cisco, TX on September 28, 1913 to Calvin Moses and Ida Lee (Phillips) Jones. She married Edward Haywood Foster, who died in 1967. She later married James Monroe Bralley.
Mrs. Bralley was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her son, Kenyon Foster, two grandchildren, Jerry Lynn McCollum and Sheryl Guyton, and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her son, Donald Foster, of Fort Worth; daughters, Sandra Gamel of Kennedale and Erjuana Adkison of Burleson; brother, David Jones of Agnes and sister, Mary Lois Clemmer of Hamlin; grandchildren, Elayne Keith, Gloria Bradley, Scott Foster, Wayne Foster, Dale Foster, Earl Guylon and Glenda Blennert; 24 great-grandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren.
Kimbrough Funeral Home of Cisco, TX is handling the arrangements. 254-442-1211.

BILLY H. BREED

Burleson -- Billy H. Breed, 74, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2008, at Living Waters Church.
Memorials may be made to Living Waters Church, 342 S.W. Alsbury, Burleson, Texas 76028.
Billy was born April 11, 1933, in Haleyville, Alabama. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was retired from the Fort Worth Water Department.
Mr. Breed was preceded in death by his mother, Mozell Breed in 1999 and grandson, Sergio Rocha, Jr.
Survivors include wife, Ercilia T. Breed; children, Alice Galvan and husband, Edward, Linda Wilson and husband, David, Johnny Heredia and wife, Joanne, Lupe Rocha and husband, Sergio, Sr., Jimmy Heredia and wife, Tonya, and Juanita Temple and husband, Cecil; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Greenwood Funeral Home
of Fort Worth handled the arrangements. 817-336-0584.

EUNAH RACHEL JUSTICE
Arlington -- Eunah Rachel Justice, 84, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, in Fort Worth.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2008, at Blessing Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Mansfield Cemetery. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in memory of Eunah Justice to Emery J. Lilge Hospice House, 301 Medpark Circle, Burleson, Texas 76028; or the Alzheimer's Association, 101 Summitt Ave., Ste 300, Fort Worth.
Eunah was born January 8, 1924, in McAlester, Oklahoma, the daughter of Andrew Herbert Snider and Dema Ogusta Davis Snider and was one of 14 children. She was a longtime resident of Arlington with her husband, Carl Anderson Justice, who passed away in 1996. Most recently she was a resident of the Grandview Nursing Home in Grandview. Eunah was a longtime employee of Buddies Supermarket and a member of the First Baptist Church of Mansfield.
Survivors include children, Carl Wayne Justice and wife, Charlotte, Syble Jane Greene and husband, Larry, Ronnie Lane Justice and wife, Pat, and Rose Marie Martin and husband, David; brothers, Truman Snider of Florida and Silas Snider of Mansfield; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Blessing Funeral Home of Mansfield is handling the arrangements. 817-473-1555.

EDNA JEAN ROE

Rendon -- Edna Jean Roe, 79, a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, passed away Tuesday March 11, 2008.
Funeral services were 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2008, at Retta Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Bill Roe. Burial followed in Burleson Memorial Park. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home in Burleson.
Edna was born July 29, 1928 in Farmers Branch to John and Nellie Jeter. She married James W. Roe January 7, 1950 and was a member of Retta Baptist Church. Edna is preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Survivors include sons, James (Jim) P. Roe of Arlington and Terry W. Roe and wife, Donna, of Burleson; daughter, Barbara J. Walls and husband, Marshall, of Burleson; granddaughters, Jennifer Rutherford and husband, John, Stacey Caffey and husband, Kevin, and Kelley and Haley Walls, all of Arlington and great grandsons, Titus and Abraham Rutherford of Burleson.

TREVA L. SHELTON

Burleson -- Treva L. Shelton, 72 of Burleson, a retired flower shop manager, died Monday, March 10, 2008, at her residence in Burleson.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at the First Baptist Church of Burleson. Interment will follow in Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home.
Treva LaRue Shelton was born May 22, 1935, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Arthur Lee and Ruby Lee West Smith. She married Eddie O. Shelton on December 31, 1954, in Burleson. Mrs. Shelton was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved square dancing, working in the yard and decorating for the many organizations in which she was involved. Over the years, many friends and family came to her for their wedding floral designs.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Elizabeth Underwood and a granddaughter, Mistie Jeter Kelley.
Survivors include husband, Ed Shelton of Burleson; son, Michael Shelton and wife, Virginia, of Burleson; great great nephew and niece, Hayden and Trinity; daughter, Dianne L. Jones and husband, Reginald, of Burleson and Brenda K. Phillips of Burleson; brothers, Jimmy Smith and wife, Barbara, of Burleson, A.C. Smith and wife, Bobbie, of Burleson and Newton Smith and wife, Nita, of Van; sister, Barbra Frost of Greenville; brother-in-law, Don Underwood of Mesquite; and grandson, Beau Shelton.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is handling the arrangements. 817-426-3200.

JOE ELLIS, JR
Alvarado -- Joe Ellis, Jr., of Alvarado, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008, at his home.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Guardian Funeral Home. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2008, at the Guardian Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is 2 p.m. Friday at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving.
Joe is preceded in death by his father; mother; son, Billy Joe Ellis; sister, Kelly Clem; step son, Randall Clay and step brother, Daniel R. James.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Mildred; daughter, Connie Jo Payne; step children, Barbara Lathers, Debra Galloway and Donnie Clay; brothers, Marvin and Jack Ellis; sisters, Mary Hutchins and Mildred Yendell; five grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Guardian Funeral Home 5704 James Ave. in Fort Worth is handling the arrangments. 817-293-8477.

WALTER LEWIS WINKLER

Joshua -- Walter Lewis Winkler, 75, of Joshua, a retired machinist, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in Fort Worth.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2008, in the Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in Greenacres Memorial Park in Cleburne.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals On Wheels of Johnson County.
Mr. Winkler was born December 3, 1932, in Cleburne to Jesse and Effie Pearce Winkler. He married Gladys Kindt on September 2, 1951, in Bryan. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and Baptist.
Mr. Winkler was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, John Winkler, and two infant children, Kathy Ann and Paul Douglas Winkler.
Survivors include wife, Gladys Winkler of Joshua; son, William Larry Winkler of Cleburne; daughters, Wynona Kay Gulley of Joshua, Marilyn Sue Thrash of Burleson; brothers, Robert L. Winkler and wife, Barbara, of Burleson, Donald L. Winkler and wife, Dwanna, of Emory, Terry L. Winkler and wife, Janet, of Burleson; sister, Evelyn Joyce Jenkins of Burleson; grandchildren, Anthony R. Gulley and wife, Racheal, Benjamen A. Gulley and wife, Jessica, Cameron J. Gulley and fiance, Trent Fox, Angela Morrison and husband, Adam, Valeri Ann Thrash, Sally Thrash; and great-grandchildren, Blaise, Kaitlyn and Randall Gulley, and Daneca Morrison.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements. 817-426-3200.

MICHAEL LEE MAIN

Keene -- Michael Lee Main, 26, of Keene, passed away Friday, February 29, 2008.
The memorial service was 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in the Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Chapel. Rev. John Glover officiated.
Michael was born February 7, 1982 in Arlington, TX to Arden Lee Main and Kathleen Dawn Hall Main. He married Jaclyn Delaine Chance on October 17, 2003 in Cleburne.
He was a painter and of the Christian faith.
Michael Lee Main is survived by his wife, Jaclyn Main, of Keene; daughters, Katelynn Main of Cleburne and Angela Main of Keene; son, Nathaniel Main of Keene; mother, Kathleen Main of Burleson; father, Arden Main of Keene; brothers Charles Main of Cleburne and Tobias Main of Burleson and father and mother-in-law, James and Velecia Chance of Cleburne.
You may send condolences, view the obituary and see the photo at www.cpcleburne. com.
Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home handled the arrangements. 817-648-0522.

HERSCHEL DAVIS
Cleburne -- Herschel Davis, 70, of Cleburne, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008, in Cleburne.
Services were 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2008, in the Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Chapel with Brother Raymond Smith officiating. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery in Cleburne. Pallbearers were grandsons, Chad Hackler, Brody Hackler, Zane Hackler, Nic Beonoit, Casey Davis and Brad Davis; also John Biggs and C. T. Yeats. Honorary pallbearers were Austin Davis, Rece Gustafson and Braxton Benoit (great-grandson, best pal and fishing buddy).
Herschel was born February 24, 1938 in Alvarado, TX to Edie and Marguerite Zuette Bransom Davis. He married Barbara Ann Tidwell on December 16, 1977 in Lewisville, TX.
Mr. Davis retired after 36 years of service with Bell Helicopter as an aircraft assembler. He was a member of Cleburne Elks Lodge and was of the Baptist faith. He loved fishing, hunting and he loved life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edie and Marguerite Davis and brother, Elvin Davis.
Herschel is survived by his wife, Barbara Davis, of Cleburne; sons, Aaron Davis and wife, Melody, of Ft.Worth, Rusty Gustufson and wife, Brandy, of Rockwall and Clint Davis and wife, Brandy, of Alvarado; daughters, Tonya Hackler and husband, Butch, of Rio Vista and Debbie Trotter of Ft. Worth; brothers, Douglas Davis of Alvarado and Donald Davis of Midlothian; sisters, Ola Mae Bransom of Lake Tawakoni and Nadine Richardson of Forrest Hill; sister-in-law, Janis Davis, of Alvarado; fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
You may send condolences and view the obituary at www.cpcleburne.com .
Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home handled the arrangements. 817-648-0522.

ALFRED "AL" RALPH KOENIG

Crowley -- Alfred "Al" Ralph Koenig, 88, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2008, at a local hospice.
Funeral services were 12:30 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2008, at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel of Fort Worth. Entombment followed in Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation was 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Emery J. Lilge Hospice House, Burleson, Texas or the First Baptist Church of Crowley.
Al was born and grew up in Ballinger. He was married to Mae Hallmark for 59 years.
He served in Company D, 335th Infantry, as part of the 84th Infantry Division, during World War II in Central Europe. He fought in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He received the Purple Heart and was awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge along with other awards and decorations.
In the early 1950's, he and his family moved to Illinois where he worked and later retired from civil service at Great Lakes Naval Base in Great Lakes, Illinois.
Following retirement, his family moved to Crowley, where he worked for Tandy and later sold real estate in Crowley.
Al was a member of Crowley Masonic Lodge and had been a Mason for 56 years. He had been a member of the First Baptist Church in Crowley since 1975. He loved being outdoors, especially fishing, gardening and camping, and he and Mae also enjoyed square dancing.
Al was a volunteer for several organizations and functions. He helped establish the Crowley Senior Citizen group and building, now located in Bi-Centennial Park, and he served as the first president.
Survivors include daughter, Sue Vickery and husband, Al; granddaughter, Wendy Barber and husband, Mike; grandson, Maj. Eric Vickery and wife, Julie and great-grandchildren, Nathan and Kevin Barber, Carlie and Hudson Vickery.

BERTHA GRACE SELLS

Burleson -- Bertha Grace Sells, 87, of Burleson, a retired Williamson-Dickie employee, died Thursday, February 28, 2008, in Alvarado.
Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2008, in Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Prairie Springs Cemetery in Burleson. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Sells was born October 5, 1920 in Comanche County to William Lewis and Ollie Grace Wall Burkeen. She married Aaron Estell Sells on December 9, 1944 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Bertha was a member of Cana Baptist Church in Burleson. She enjoyed sewing and was dedicated to the Lord, her church and her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four brothers, two sisters and two grandsons, Timothy and Terry Sells.
The family would like to express thanks to the Alvarado Meadows Nursing Home Staff and Mission Hospice for the special loving care they gave to their mother.
Survivors include sons, Gene Sells and wife, Lynne, of Alvarado, Donny Sells and wife, Georgia, of Burleson, Roger Sells and wife, Janis, of Arlington; sister, Lola Campbell of Stephenville; grandchildren, Jeff, Tony, Tammie, John, Pam, Sharie, Cyndy, and Jay; three great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is handling the arrangments. 817-426-3200.

BARBARA ELLEN MEISENHEIMER ROGERS

Burleson -- Barbara Ellen Meisenheimer Rogers, 74, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2008.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2008, at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home in Burleson with burial following in Rose Hill Cemetery in Cleburne. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at the funeral home.
Barbara was born June 4, 1933 to Henry and Bessie D.
Meisenheimer. She grew up in Lillian, attended school in Alvarado and Lillian and graduated from Cleburne High School. She married Conrad Rogers on June 7, 1952.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and doing ceramics. She was a member of Cana Baptist Church.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; a brother who died at birth; and
her son, Kenneth, who passed away at the age of 5.
Survivors include her husband, Conrad; son, Keith; grandchildren, Tyler and Tiffani Rogers; sisters, Hattye Brown, Lou Claunch and Nell Bigham; sister-in-law, Wanda Land and husband, Calvin, and several
nieces and nephews.

HALTON "HAL" LESLIE HALL

Burleson -- Halton "Hal" Leslie Hall, 75, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2008.
Funeral services are 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2008, at St. Matthew Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 380 NW Tarrant, Burleson with burial following in Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harvest House, 349 NW Renfro, Burleson; Scottish Rite Hospital, 2222 Welborn St., Dallas and St. Matthew Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Halton was born February 10, 1933 in Pawhuska, OK, to Ralph and Beatrice Hall. Hal was a graduate of Oklahoma A&M, now Oklahoma State University. After graduating, he joined the Air Force as an officer and flew B-25s for three years.
Following the Air Force, Hal began his career in the aviation insurance industry where he ultimately built a successful agency, Halton Hall & Associates. While in business, he developed great relationships with many friends and acquaintances.
Hal always enjoyed family get-togethers during holidays and long weekends. He dearly loved his children and grandchildren as they continually brought him joy. He was an avid bird watcher, and he had a keen interest in all things related to the weather. Hal will be remembered as a generous, caring and loving gentleman.
Survivors include his wife and best friend of 50 years, Sandra Hall; children, David and his wife, Christy, and Leslie and her husband, Stuart; sister, Melva Jean; cousin, Dr. Roy Troutt; grandchildren, Andrew and Christina; several nieces and nephews and many friends.

WELDON "BUTCH" LEMONS

Henrietta -- Weldon "Butch" Lemons, 68, of Wichita Falls, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2008, in Wichita Falls.
Funeral services were 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at the Davis Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Al Easterling, pastor of the Petrolia First United Methodist Church, officiated. Burial was in the Eagle Point Cemetery near Nocona, TX under the direction of Davis Funeral Home of Henrietta, TX .
Mr. Lemons was born to the late Charlie O. and Opal McLaughlin Lemons on December 4, 1939 in Nocona. He was a retired carpenter.
Survivors include three sons, Jimie DeVon Lemons and wife, Claudia, of Spring, Bodie LeRance Lemons and wife, Delani, of Burleson and William Jarrod Lemons of Petrolia; one daughter, Debbie Boling of Denison; one brother, Kenneth Ray Lemons of Sunset; two sisters, Mary Joyce Wooten of Nocona and Martha J. Radke of Rockport; two grandchildren, Ashley LeAnn Lemons and Dylan Walker and nephew, Kenneth Wayne Lemons, Jr. of Dean.
Davis Funeral Home of Henrietta , TX handled the arrangments. 940-538-4395.

FAYE PARKS MERCER

Burleson -- Faye Parks Mercer, of Burleson, a homemaker, passed from this life to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 17, 2008, at the age of 94.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2008, at the Burleson Church of Christ. Interment followed in Burleson Memorial Park. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Burleson Church of Christ library or to Vitas Hospice.
Faye was born October 1, 1913 to Joseph and Mary Parks in Lamar County. She married Roy Silas Mercer, Sr. on September 30, 1933 and started her life in Burleson, where she lived until her death.
Faye was a founding and lifelong member of the Burleson Church Of Christ where she taught Bible school for 25 years. She also helped start the church library, the Huguley Hospital library, where she volunteered for several years, and was a founding member of the Burleson Public Library Board. Faye also was a member of the Burleson Garden Club for many years. She was a group leader to three generations of Camp Fire Girls. Although Faye was a tireless community leader, she was happiest being in her yard and flower gardens putting her green thumb to use.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend who greatly influenced all who knew her. Faye was deeply loved and will be missed by all her friends and family.
Faye was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Roy; two brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include son, Roy Silas Mercer, Jr. and wife, Mary, of Glen Rose; daughters, Paula Patricia Hood of Burleson, Melanie Mercer DeWitt and husband, Gene, of Burleson; sister, Pauline Garrett of Fort Worth; grandchidren, Monte, Roy and Stephen Mercer, Paula Pool and Gary Hood, Eric, Erin and Adrienne DeWitt; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements. 817-426-3200.

TODD PIERCE

Todd Pierce, 36, passed away Monday, February 4, 2008.
The Memorial service is 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at Cana Baptist Church, 2309 E. Renfro St., Burleson TX 76028.
Todd was born May 10, 1971.
He is survived by his parents, Roger Pierce and Dena Green; step-mother, Debra Pierce; step-father, Terry Green; foster parents, Bill and Cindy Luchsinger; grandfathers, Weber Walker and Jack Reid; grandmother, Jessie Green; godmother, Roxeanne Allen; three sisters, Tancy Giovanni, Tracy Bonestele and Candace Luchsinger; seven brothers, Troy Pierce, Cory Matoska, Matt Sapp, Derek Green, Matt Green, Clayton Luchsinger and Robert Burgett.
Jaynes Memorial Chapel in Duncanville is handling the arrangements. 972-298-2334.

JOHN ELMER DAVIS

Crowley -- John Elmer Davis, 67, passed away Friday, February 15, 2008, at a local hospice.
His memorial service was 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2008, at the First Baptist Church of Crowley.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Crowley's Building Fund.
John was born on January 12, 1941 in Lancaster, Kentucky to Elmer and Hazel Anderson Davis. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors. John was a member of the First Baptist Church of Crowley for 12 years. He never met a stranger and was loved by many.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Norma Davis; son, Vince Davis and wife, Pam; grandchildren, Christopher Davis and Jonathan Davis; sister-in-law, Leonora Crump and husband, Charles, of Millersberg, Kentucky; brother-in-law, Russell Holman and wife, Betty, of Reno, Nevada; life long friend, Jerry Lane of Lexington, Kentucky and loving family dog, Sassy.
Baumgardner Funeral Home of Crowley handled the arrangements. 817-297-1116.

RICHARD ELMO JONES

Arlington -- Richard Elmo Jones, 68, passed away Saturday February 9, 2008, after a battle with COPD.
His memorial service is 3 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2008, at the Laurel Land of Burleson Chapel.
His memory may be honored with tributes to a charity of choice in lieu of flowers.
Richard was a graduate of Arlington High School and attended UTA and the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science and Gupton Jones in 1961. In 1966, he and his family moved to Burleson where he was founder and proprietor of Jones Funeral Home of Burleson (currently Laurel Land) for 17 years. During this time, he also established Mobile Life Support, the original ambulance service of Burleson, Burleson Answering Service and co-owner of Burleson Flowers. Richard was an active member of the community where he served as President of the Chamber of Commerce, President of the Lions Club, director of the Burleson Recreation Association for Youth Sports and the founding director of the Burleson Industrial Development Foundation.
Richard was one of the founding patrons of the Bass Performance Hall of Fort Worth and an avid supporter of the performing arts for many years. He was president of the Gadabouts Square Dancing Club of Fort Worth.
His love of playing golf took him to many of the states' beautiful courses and his great competitiveness resulted in many golf awards and trophies. He also loved to travel and before he was forced to remain home due to his health, he almost reached his goal of traveling to all 50 states. His love of sports included officiating football from which he retired at the major college level.
He was a noble of the Moslah Temple of Fort Worth and a Master Mason of Grand Lodge 649 of Burleson.
Richard, you touched so many lives in so many ways. You are so loved and you will be missed dearly.
His parents, Elmo and Lucy Jones of Arlington, preceded him in death.
Survivors include daughters, Dana Jones and Sandra Brooks, their mother, Nancy Jones-Green and their husbands Rent Johnson and Harry Brooks; sister, Deanna Fox of Malakoff; wife, Sandi Russell-Jones, step-daughter, Jessica and step-son, Derek Newton and wife, Liza; grandchildren, Courtney Dunnam and Wesley Milner; great-grandchildren, Quenton and Grace Dunnam; step-grandkids, Derek and Damon Johnson and Lee and Jerome Brooks and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

TA'RELL NATHANIEL GUYNES

Fort Worth -- Ta'rell Nathaniel Guynes, 25, passed away at home on Friday, February 8, 2008, after an extended illness.
Funeral services were 11 a.m., Monday, February 11, 2008, at the Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation was 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Ta'rell graduated from North Crowley High School in 2004. He enjoyed riding horses, swimming and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include his parents, Mark Guynes and Pam and Charles Longley; siblings, Erica and Peyton Guynes; grandparents, Shirley Guynes, Evelyn and Jack Dillingham, Jean Crabb and Nina Longley and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

FANNIE E. POULTER

Fort Worth -- Fannie E. Poulter, 82, joined her Lord in Heaven on Friday, February 8, 2008.
Funeral services were 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2008, in the Greenwood Chapel. She will be laid to rest at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation was 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Fannie was born March 12, 1925 and spent her life being a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Good friends were made at Mamzelle Beauty Salon, where she was the receptionist for many years. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Crowley. Fannie loved to travel and visited many exciting places. However, her happiest times were spent at home with her family.
Survivors include her son, Wayne Poulter and wife, Linda; daughter, Belinda Franklin and husband, Joe; grandchildren, Rhonda Franklin, Carla Jackson and Robert Franklin; four great-grandchildren and sister, Ruth Smith.
Greenwood Funeral Home
of Fort Worth handled the arrangements. 817-336-0584.

DR. ROY LEWIS "DOC" BOWDEN

Burleson -- Dr. Roy Lewis "Doc" Bowden, a retired dentist, loving husband, father, grandaddy, brother and uncle, passed away Friday, February 8, 2008, of complicaations from prostrate cancer and Alzheimer's. He was 77.
His memorial service is 11 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2008, in the sanctuary at St. Matthews Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 380 N.W. Tarrant Ave., Burleson, with a reception following, there in the Fellowship Hall.
The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the BIG House of St. Matthews Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 380 NW Tarrant Ave. Burleson,TX 76028, or to Delta Howard's Group Home, 526 Lone Star, Joshua, TX 76058.
Roy was born on April 24, 1930, in Fort Worth to Roy M. and Hazel Woodlan Bowden and attended St. Paul's United Methodist Church. He was a resident of Fort Worth for 40 years before moving to Burleson, where he lived for the remainder of his life. Roy attended Paschal High School, Texas Wesleyan College and Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, where he graduated in 1957.
He was a member of the American Dental Association, the Fort Worth District Dental Society, the Delta Psi Chapter of the Psi Omega Fraternity, and a Charter Member of the Century Club at Baylor. He was a former member of the Lions Club in Fort Worth, and the Chamber of Commerce of Burleson.
In addition to his full time career, he found time to help build the Blue Raider baseball Field in Ft. Worth. Proven to be a high achiever in dentistry, he was a man who wore many "hats". Jesse Arranbede, Roy's brother, Don, and Roy, opened the first Pancho's Mexican Buffet. They had opened nine restaurants and employed more than 350 people by 1969.
He served as Vice President of Pamex Inc. for ten years while still working one day a week in his Wedgwood dental office. He then returned to his true passion, dentistry, to practice full time.
Roy built Elk Plaza Shopping Center and Mini-warehouses in Burleson, and moved his practice there. He hosted many barbeques for the members of the Burleson Volunteer Fire Department and their families. He loved to dabble in real estate and also owned the Burleson Feed and Seed store.
The last and most favorite of his many ventures was his U-Cut-Em Christmas tree farm where he worked many tireless hours riding on his tractor, planting and caring for his trees.
Roy was an avid sportsman. He traveled from Alaska to Mexico. He loved to fly, snow ski, fish and hunt. He loved his horses, and was a member of the APHA, AQHA, and the Jockey Club, even racing some of them. The family would like to take this time to thank the many people who helped with Roy's care over his last few years, especially his personal caregivers, Christine Richardson and Angela Trotter; his physicians, Drs. Edgar Janetzko, Michael Ross and Trey Moore, III; Colony Home Health Care of Burleson; the Gardens of Chisholm Trail in Keene; Mission Hospice of Cleburne; but, most of all, to Delta Howard's Group Home in Joshua, whose kindness, tenderness, and loving care made Roy's last days here on this earth the closest thing to heaven before going there. Thank you, Delta Howard! He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Sandina (Dena) of 39 years; their children, Angel Meredith and her husband, Don, and Bryan David Bowden; brother, Don Bowden and wife, Linda; sister, Elizabeth Jansen and husband, Alan; brother-in-law, Dr. Louis Montanio and wife, Micki; his grandsons, Sean and Kevin Meredith and Dylan Bowden; many nieces and nephews; his many, many friends and his beloved pets, Scarlet, Chewy and Gus.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is handling the arrangements. 817-426-3200.

LINDA FAYE BARTON

Burleson -- Linda Faye Barton died Monday, February 4, 2008.
Services were 2 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church in Alvarado. Interment followed in Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at Clayton Kay Vaughan Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Lucille Mahanay and Linda Barton Scholarship Fund, St. Anthony's Episcopal Church and Mission Hospice.
On November 5, 1941, Linda Faye Barton was born to Lucille and W.H. Strickland in Cleburne. After attending Alvarado High School, she graduated summa cum laude from Texas Wesleyan University in 1962. She was an educator for over 30 years in the Joshua and Alvarado public school systems.
In 1965, she married Jackie Driver and had two children, Tracy and Toni. After her husband's death, she married Harry Barton, and they celebrated 34 years of marriage. Linda enjoyed traveling and camping with her family, loved Elvis, and treasured spending time with her grandchildren who lovingly called her Mimi.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Lucille and W.H. Strickland; husband, Jackie Driver; stepfather, J.C. Mahanay.
Survivors include her husband, Harry Barton; daughters, Tracy Redman and Toni Bowling; son-in-law, James Bowling; sisters, Jean Drennan and husband, Dave, Sheri Barton and husband, Rick; grandchildren, Trevor Redman, Nicholas Barton Redman, Dane William Redman and Dylan Reese Bowling; nieces and nephews, Tammy Guzman, Elizabeth Meyers, Mark Drennan and Christina Hildebrand; many cousins; great-nieces; great-nephews and wonderful friends.
Clayton Kay-Vaughan Funeral Home of Alvarado handled the arrangements. 817-783-3062.

MADELINE CAROL SMITHSON

Burleson -- Madeline Carol Smithson, 63, of Burleson, a school teacher for Joshua High School, died Monday, February 4, 2008, at her residence in Burleson.
Funeral services were 10 a.m. Thursday, February 7, 2008, at the Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Caddo Cemetery in Joshua. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Joshua High School Scholarship Fund, care of Toni Landers, In memory of Madeline Smithson, or to Mission Hospice of Cleburne.
Madeline was born May 18, 1944, in Watseka, Illinois to Lloyd and Clara Houser Pence. She married Harold Edwin Smithson on March 16, 1963, in Fort Worth. She was a member of Prairie Vista Baptist Church in Godley. She was very active in Cub Scouts, football, and was den mother of Pack 618 for many years. Her passion in life was kids, and that's what her life was about.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Clara L. Hamilton; father, Lloyd Pence and a sister, Shelby Schmidt.
Survivors include her husband, Harold E. Smithson; sons, Russell S. Smithson and wife, Nuht, Brian S. Smithson and wife, Angela; brothers, Darrell Pence and wife, Jane, Arthur E. Schmidt and wife, Mary; sisters, Ramona Ross and husband, Bobby, Debra Kennedy and husband, Ron, Roxann Barfield and husband, Dale Tidwell, Janine Little and husband, Jesse; grandchildren, Cassie, Colby, Larissa and Tiffany; 14 nieces and nephews and 25 great-nieces and great-nephews.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements. 817-426-3200.

MARCUS E. PAYNE

Cleburne -- Marcus E. Payne, 84, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2008, at his home.
Funeral services are 2:30pm Saturday, February 9, 208 in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Keene Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 6-9pm on Friday, February 8, 2008, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Keene Pioneer Heritage Foundation.
Marcus was born in Elnora, IN on February 18, 1923 to Flossie Whittaker and Verne H. Payne. He married Lenora Vonhof on September 30, 1945 in Newark, NJ.
He was a pastor of the Seventh-day Adventist faith and was a member of the Josua Seventh-day Adventist church.
Marcus is survived by his wife, Lenora Payne of Keene; sons, Philip Payne of Gainesville and Mark R. Payne of Keene; daughter, Ruth Malding of Keene; brother, Dale Payne of Redlands, CA; sister, La Veta Payne of Durant, OK; grandchildren Kelly Scott, Nathan Beucler, Andrew Malding, Evan Payne, Eric Payne and Caleb Payne and seven great-grandchildren.
Condolences may be sent to the family at condolences @rosserfuneralhome.net.
Rosser Funeral Home of Cleburne is handling the arrangements. 817-641-4800.

DORIS SHROPSHIRE JONES
Alvarado -- Doris Elaine Jones, 80, went to be with the Lord, January 31, 2008.
Services were 2:00pm Sunday at Clayton Kay-Vaughn with Rev. Wade Taylor officiating. Visitation was 6-8 p.m., Saturday, February 2, 2008, at Clayton Kay Vaughan Funeral Home in Alvarado.
Memorials may be made to the Bethany Rest Cemetery in Alvarado.
Mrs. Jones was born February 18, 1927 to John Clayton Shropshire and Annie Laura Harrison. On April 12, 1946 she married John Kenneth Jones, her high school sweetheart. She was a graduate from Alvarado High School and a member of the First Baptist Church of Alvarado.
Doris is preceded in death by her parents, husband, John Kenneth Jones and son, Steve Jones,
She is survived by her children, Kathy Jones of Alvarado TX, Luell and Debra Jones of Mesquite, TX, Troy and Marla Jones of Midland, TX; grandchildren, Kenneth Mann, Andrea Daverio, Leslie Jones, Lynsay Jones, Amanda Jones, Ben Jones, Kari Jones, Parker Jones, and Preston Jones; great-grandchild, Phillip Daverio and sister, Bonnie Baker.
Clayton Kay Vaughan Funeral Home of Alvarado handled the arrangements.
817-783-3062.

DOLORES RUTH MCRAY

ALVARADO -- Dolores Ruth McRay, 66, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker departed from this life on Sunday, February 3, 2008 and entered into eternal rest.
Funeral services are 10 am, Thursday, February 7, 2008, at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel of Fort Worth with burial following in Laurel land Memorial Park. Visitation is 6-8 pm, Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at the funeral home.
Dolores was born to Roy and Leona Winsett on December 25, 1941 in Fort Worth, the fourth of six children. She attended school in Ken-nedale. Dolores married Marquis McRay on July 3, 1957 and had three children. Her life revolved around her family. She so enjoyed family get togethers with all her kids and grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Susie.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Marquis McRay; sons, Roger McRay and his wife, Jana, of Burleson, Steve McRay of Arlington; daughter, Julie and husband, Daryl Miller, of Cleburne; eight grandchildren, Keli, Amy, Laci, Tiffany, Justin, Dylan, Lindsey, and Kevin; fourbrothers, Everett Winsett and wife, Barbara, Obbie Winsett and wife, Marie, Ronnie Winsett and wife, Paula, Louis Winsett and wife, Stacey as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

WANZA JO BOOTH GANNER

Burleson -- Wanza Jo Booth Ganner, 92, of Burleson, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2008, in Fort Worth.
Graveside services are 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at Rosehill Cemetery. Pastor Larry York will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Nolan River Baptist Church, 820 N. Nolan River Rd., Cleburne, TX 76033.
Wanza Jo was born October 26, 1915 in Huntington, Arkansas to Robert and Addie Sims Booth. She married Jack Ganner on July 24, 1937 in Ada, Oklahoma.
Mrs. Ganner was a real estate and banking secretary. She was a member of Nolan River Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Jack Ganner in 1994 and son, Bobby Joe Ganner in 1947.
Wanza Jo Ganner is survived by her daughter, Sandy Barham and husband, Robert, of Burleson; granddaughters, Terri Horn and husband, Rodney, of Burleson and Tammi Witte of Burleson; three great-granddaughters, Brittni Kilpatrick and husband, Justin, Brandi Witte and Brooklyn Witte, all of Burleson; two great-great-grandchildren, Caden and Camden Kilpatrick, both of Burleson and several other relatives and friends.
You may send condolences, view her obituary and see her photo at www.cpcleburne.com.
Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 817-648-0522.

ALVA DORIS DYER

Burleson -- Alva Doris Dyer, 80, retired Hood County and District Clerk, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2008, in Fort Worth.
Funeral servicess are 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2008, at the Acton Baptist Church with burial following in the Acton Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wiley Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Community Hospice of Texas-Fort Worth.
Mrs. Dyer was born May 25, 1927, in Haskell, Texas, to Alva Oran and Ida Mae Smith. She married Ernest Byron Dyer, August 10, 1945, in Rossville, Georgia.
She served as the Hood County District Clerk for many years and retired from the General Services Administration in Fort Worth.
Mrs. Dyer was a member of the Acton Baptist Church.
A special thank you to Sherry Christian and to all of the friends of Doris at the Covenant Place of Burleson.
Survivors include sons, Lyndon Andrew Dyer and wife, Camille, of Burleson, Douglas Dyer and wife, Lilia, of Garner, Texas; grandchildren, Christopher Dyer, Matthew Dyer, Sean Dyer, Brandon Dyer; sisters, Dorothy McBrayer of Hixon, Tennessee, Bobbie Gass of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Donnie Primavera of Granbury; brothers, Glenn Smith of Higdon, Alabama and Dan Smith of Granbury.
Wiley Funeral Home of Granbury is handling the arrangements. 817-573-3000.

MAY "MAZIE" MILLER
Keene -- May "Mazie" Miller, 76, of Keene, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2008, in Keene.
A memorial service will be held at a later time.
Mrs. Miller was born in Dibble, Oklahoma on April 23, 1931, the daughter of Georgia (Mason) and Earl Wells. She married Frank Miller in Choctaw, Oklahoma on June 11, 1949.
Mazie Miller is survived by her husband, Frank Miller of Keene; daughter, Diana Kaye Strub of Granbury; brother, David Lapham of Harrah, Oklahoma; sister, Erma Jean Phillips of Ardmore, Oklahoma; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank all of their friends for the kindness shown them during this difficult time.
Condolences may be sent to the family at condolences@ rosserfuneralhome.net.
Rosser Funeral Home of Cleburne is handling the arrangments. 817-641-4800.

KAROL BENNETT PRICE

Alvarado -- Karol Bennett Price, a loving husband, daddy and pawpaw went to be with his Lord on January 17, 2008, spending his last days at home looking out at the lake. He was 73.
Funeral services were 4:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19, 2008, at the Alvarado Church of Christ. Interment followed in Glenwood Cemetery in Alvarado.
In memory of Bennett, contributions may be sent to the Alvarado Church of Christ Youth Group or Mission Hospice of Cleburne.
Bennett was born September 7, 1934 in Merkel, Texas. He married Patsy Watson on April 7, 1961.
After being drafted into the US Army, he served his time and was honorably discharged on January 31, 1963. He made Alvarado his home in 1971.
Bennett worked as a General Manager for M Transport of Cleburne until he became disabled. He spent the rest of his days enjoying his family, his home and his church family from the Alvarado Church of Christ.
Bennett was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Winnie Price of Stephenville.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 46 years, Patsy Watson Price; daughter, Karol Price Woodard and husband, David; son, Kelly Bennett Price and wife, Robin, and 5 grandchildren who were the joy of his later years: Jessica and Paige Woodard, and Ryan, Kory and Kinley Price, all of Alvarado. Also, he leaves sisters, Faye Pack and Sandra Elliott of Stephenville, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jim and Snookie Gresham of Benbrook and a host of nieces and nephews.
Clayton Kay-Vaughan Funeral Home of Alvarado handled the arrangements. 817-783-3062.

SAMUEL PATRICK EVANS

Conroe -- Samuel Patrick Evans, 80, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2008, at his home in Conroe, Texas
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church in Conroe with Rev. Bill Posey officiating. Interment will follow in Garden Park Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday, January 22, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. in Cashner Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Kyle Chancey, Chris Chancey, Alex Evans, John Burge, Ralph Lawson and Larry Klotz.
Sam Evans was born Samuel Patrick Evans on May 11, 1927 in Rock Creek, Texas. He was raised on the family farm near Rock Creek until 1947 when the family purchased property near Cleburne, Texas. Sam graduated from Joshua High School in 1946.
In 1964, Sam, his wife, Martha, and their three children moved to Conroe and Sam became President of Conroe Savings and Loan. As the Savings and Loan business increased, the name was changed to First Federal Savings and Loan of Conroe and Sam continued as president until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Conroe. Sam was a Master Mason in the Grand Lodge of Texas A.F. & A.M., Lodge #315 in Cleburne, Texas, was a member of the Knights of Pythias and past President of the Conroe Rotary Club. He had a membership in the Sons of the American Revolutionary War, Freedom Chapter #38 of Texas and the Sons of the Confederate Veterans. His favorite hobbies were dove and quail hunting.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Martha Belle Evans of Conroe; sons, Samuel Dennis Evans and wife, Lisa, of New Waverly and Patrick Haynes Evans and wife, Debbie, of Kingwood; daughter, Sharon Diann Chancey and husband, Doug, of Clear Lake; sisters, Frances Bursey of Cleburne and Dorothy Hanna of Godley; grandchildren, Stephanie Butkus, Stacy Volkmer, Sandra Woodward, Kyle Chancey, Christopher Chancey, Alex Evans, Jacob Colburn and Erin Lozano; great grandchildren, John Butkus, Chloe Butkus, Brooks Butkus, Trinity Woodward, Mackenzie Woodward, Matthew Chancey, Ashley Colburn, Kylie Chancey and Salome Colburn.
"To deal justly, love mercy and walk humbly." Those were the words and philosophy of one of Conroe's veteran financial leaders, Sam Evans.
Cashner Funeral Home of Conroe, TX is handling the arrangements. 936-756-2126.

ROY A. THACKER

Keene -- Roy A. Thacker, 90 , of Keene, passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2008, at his home.
His funeral service was 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Chapel with Pastor Jim Hoehn officiating. Graveside services followed at 4 p.m. at Eden Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas. The family received visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, January, 21, 2008, at Rosser Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers were Jerry Ullrich, Jeffrey Ullrich, Danny Grossman, Adam Kerbs, Frank Peterson and Elijah Jackson.
Mr. Thacker was born in Weatherford, OK on January 31, 1917, the son of Nina Maker and Oscar Thacker. He married Merle Stinson on September 28, 1940, in Weatherford, OK.
Roy was a retired cabinet maker and a member of the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Mr. Thacker was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Charles Allen Thacker.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Merle Thacker, of Keene; daughter, Beverly Ullrich and husband, Jerry, of Keene; grandchildren, Jeffrey Ullrich and Cheri Grossman; great grandchildren, Alyssa, Brooke and Aubrey Grossman.
Condolences may be sent to the family at condolences@ rosserfuneralhome.net.
Rosser Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements. 817-641-4800.

RUSSELL A. SCHREINER

Burleson -- Russell A. Schreiner, 22, of Burleson went to heaven to be with his Lord Friday, January 18, 2008.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at the Burleson Church of Christ. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home.
Born January 12, 1986 in Fort Worth to Kelly Henderson and Debbie Schreiner, Russell was a loving son, brother, grandson and friend. He was loved by everyone.
Russell loved tennis, music, singing and writing poetry.
Survivors include mother, Debbie Mathis of Godley; father, Kelly Henderson of Burleson; stepfathers, Jerry Gibbard of Godley and Mark Mathis of Fort Worth; sisters, Linsey Mathis of Burleson and Samantha Mathis of Fort Worth; grandparents, Alfred and Elizabeth Schreiner of Burleson, Kenneth and Sharon Mathis of Burleson, Edith and Bill Gibbard of Mullin, Margaret and Lewis Henderson of Burleson; great-grandmother, Bernice Sager of Joshua and best friends, Josh, Jesse and John.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements. 817-426-3200.

LLOYD B. EDGETT

Burleson -- Lloyd B. Edgett, 95, a retired manager for Phillips Petroleum, died Saturday, January 19, 2008, at his Burleson residence.
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at First Baptist Church of Burleson. Interment will be in Inglewood Cemetery, Inglewood, California. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home.
Mr. Edgett was born October 7, 1912, in Logan, Kansas, to Fred and Edna Ellis Edgett.
Lloyd was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved woodworking and building wooden toys for his grandchildren. He also loved gardening, horses, livestock and dancing.
He was very involved in scouting and 4H with his children. He loved doing things for children and loved taking the grandchildren boating.
Survivors include sons, Dave Edgett of Beaumont, California, Gill Edgett and wife, Mary, of Burleson; daughter, Bev Findley of Torrance, California; brother, Wayne of Scottsdale, Arizona; sister, Wuanita of Wichita, Kansas and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is handling the arrangements. 817-426-3200.

GEORGE LINCOLN DAVIS

Alvarado -- George Lincoln Davis, 62, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2008, at home.
Funeral services were 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2008, at the First Baptist Church of Alvarado. Burial will be in Harmony Baptist Cemetery, Elizabethton, TN.
Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at the funeral home.
George was born February 8, 1945 to W. Patton "Hicks" Davis and Mary Stout in Elizabethton, TN. He married his wife, Leona, on May 27, 1977, and they enjoyed 30 years of marriage.
Mr. Davis was an avid fisherman and hunter, and also served in the U. S. Army as an M.P. in the K-9 Corp.
He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.
George is survived by his wife, Leona Booth Day Davis; daughters, Suzette Davis of Stephenville and Crystal Holmes and husband, Barry, of Grandview; grandchild, Cassidy Holmes of Grandview; sisters, Shirley Perkins, Correne Wilcox, Patty Murry, Pele Elliot and brothers, I.B. "Buzz" Davis and Leroy Willis, all of Elizabethton.
Clayton Kay-Vaughn Funeral Home of Alvarado handled the arrangements. 817-783-3062.

STUART A. HUFFMAN

Burleson -- Stuart A. Huffman, Sr., 88, passed away Monday, January 14, 2008.
His funeral service is 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church of Joshua, with entombment to follow at Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Emery J. Lilge Hospice House, 301 Medpark Circle, Burleson, Texas 76028.
Stuart was a 20-year U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was in law enforcement for over 20 years, during which time he was elected as and served as Johnson County sheriff for 12 years. He received the distinguished service award from Reserve Law Officers Association of America. He was a 32nd-degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the Moslah Shrine Temple of Fort Worth. Stuart enjoyed fishing, gadgets, the senior center and computer eyeball chats with his son, and he loved spending time with his grandchildren. Stuart was featured in the Texas Monthly, Texas Sheriffs' "They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To" of the November 1984 edition.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; three brothers; and one sister.
Stuart is gone to meet his Lord and Ruth, the mother of his children. He was a loving and faithful gentleman and a man of integrity.
The family would like to thank the entire staff of Huguley Hospital and of the Emery J. Lilge Hospice House.
Survivors: Wife, Dorothy Huffman of Burleson; children, Stuart Huffman Jr. and wife, Shirley, James Huffman and wife, Patty, Linda Goins and husband, Robert, Glenda Elliott and husband, Robert, Joe Huffman and wife, Connie, Mary Vargas and husband, Ron, Colleen Brooks and Billy G. Horton and wife, Norma; grandchildren, Gary, Stuart "Scooter", Lonnie, Jason, Kevin, Shelly, Chris, Robin, Teri, Lisa, Karen, Diane and Daniel; 20 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other family members; and a multitude of friends.

RONALD G. PAYNE

Keene -- Ronald G. Payne, 74, of Keene, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2008, in Cleburne.
The funeral service was 3 p.m. Monday, January 14, 2008, in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Keene Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Payne was born in Long Beach, California on February 22, 1933 to Wanda Sturman and Thomas Clayton Payne.
Ronald Payne and Judith Verlo were married on February 23, 2003 in Granbury, Texas. He served his country in the United States Air Force and was retired as a physical therapist. Mr. Payne was a member of the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Dorothea Payne; daughter, Lisa Voth; son-in-law, David Voth and sister, Susan Bellips.
Ronald Payne is survived by his wife, Judith Payne of Keene; son Steven Payne and wife, Brenda, of Erie, Colorado; step-son, Brad Jamison and wife, Gina, of Loma Linda, California; step-daughter, Lori Northrop and husband, Lloyd, of Keene; brother, T. C. Payne of San Diego, California and five grandchidren.
Condolences may be sent to the family at condolences@ rosserfuneralhome.net.
Rosser Funeral Home of Cleburne, Texas handled the arrangements. 817-641-4800.

ROZELL MARCELLUS "DOC" MEDDERS

Burleson - Rozell Marcellus "Doc" Medders went to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 10, 2008, after a long battle with cancer.
Memorial services are 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 19th at Living Water Church in Burleson.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to Community Hospice of Texas, 1208-B West Henderson Street, Cleburne, TX 76033.
Doc was born May 8, 1924 in Eden, TX to Sidney and Ollie May, one of 9 children.
He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. during World War II and was stationed at Midway. The first time he saw the ocean was upon joining the Marine Corp.
After military service, he graduated from Chiropractic school in 1950 and practiced for several years in Stamford, TX.
In the mid 1950's, Doc moved to Ft. Worth where he met and married his wife, Bonnie Jean Pruitt. At this time he entered the banking business and started his family. They moved to Burleson in 1958. He loved his farm, where he worked with his pecan trees and gardened.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Bonnie Sue, his parents and several siblings.
Doc is survived by his wife, Bonnie Jean; children: Marc Medders, Kurt and Carol Medders, Brad and Suzy Medders and Cross and Kay Medders; 11 precious grandchildren and 4 very precious great-grandchildren.

MARIE McMATH

Burleson -- Marie McMath, 87, of Burleson, a retired school teacher, died Tuesday January 8, 2008, in Fort Worth.
Funeral services were 10 a.m. Friday, January 11, 2008, at Burleson Church of Christ. Burial followed in Burleson Memorial Park. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home.
Marie was born December 13, 1920, in Denton to William L. and Mattie Lora Marshall Egan. She married James Gordon McMath on June 29, 1943, in Walla Walla, Washington.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who gave her family much love and wisdom throughout her life. Marie was a member of the Burleson Church of Christ. She loved reading, bird watching, painting, and ceramics.
A past superintendent of the Brownwood State School for Girls, a former member of Delta Cappa Gamma and Zeta Gathian, she touched the lives of many students and was loved by all who knew her. She was a lifelong democrat, best friend to her children and taught them well how to shop. Marie was happiest surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family.
Mrs. McMath was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Survivors include son, James McMath II and wife, Nancy, of Burleson; daughters, Mary Schaule and Paul Wethington of Burleson, Patricia Gomez and husband, Tony, of Burleson, Susan Platt and husband, Reg, of Dallas; sisters, Lucille Worley of Burleson, Oretha Matsler of Arlington; grandchildren, Jodi Wise, William Schaule and wife, Leah, Becky McMath, Jimmy McMath, Cody McMath, Moses Gomez, Lindi Gomez; and eight great-grandchildren.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements. 817-426-3200.

OHELON "HELEN" ELLIS

Burleson -- Ohelon "Helen" Ellis, 78, passed peacefully Tuesday, January 1, 2008, as a result of Alzheimer's disease.
Her funeral services were 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial followed in Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation was from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Ellis retired from the Burleson Independent School District after many faithful years in food service. A devoted member of Alsbury Baptist Church, she was very patriotic and loved God and her country.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Sid Ellis and her son, Ray Ellis.
Survivors include brother, John Robbins; sons, James Ellis and wife, Gay, and Troy Ellis and wife, Tracy; daughters, Billie Sue Blundon and husband, Greg, Kay Nation and husband, Charley, and their godson, Stephen McCurley; grandson, Terry Ellis; grandson and spouses, Matt and Christi Ellis, Jeremiah and Michelle Lozier; grandsons, Kevin, Christian and Dylan; great-granddaughters, Sydney and Emma Lozier and best and dearest friend, Betty Smith.
Emerald Hills Funeral Home of Kennedale handled the arrangements. 817-572-1681.

ANN A. McDONOUGH
Burleson -- Ann McDonough passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2008, at a local nursing home.
There will be no service.
Survivors include her husband, David, and stepson, Michael, of Burleson.

ERNEST L. ROBERTS

Keene -- Ernest L. Roberts, 79, a long time Pendleton, OR resident, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, at his home after a battle with lymphoma.
Funeral services were 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Pendleton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Harris Jr. Academy, or your favorite charity, through Burns Mortuary of Pendleton, P.O. Box 489, Pendleton, OR 97801.
Ernest was born April 11, 1928 in Silsbee, TX to Emmett H. and Mattie Lee (Jennings) Roberts, the seventh of eight siblings. He spent his childhood on a small farm in the piney woods of east Texas. His father worked in a refinery in Baytown, TX while his mother, Mattie, was a homemaker. The Roberts family moved to Keene, TX in 1941, where he attended both public and private schools for his education. He completed 2 years of college at Southwestern Jr. College in Keene.
He went into military service in 1951 and worked as a medic at the 14th field hospital in Pusan, Korea during the Korean War. While in basic training in Maryland, friends introduced him to Jean Engel of Erie, PA. In 1953, upon his discharge from the service, he and Jean were married.
Mr. Roberts began his post-service work with Harris Pine Mills of Pendleton and worked at various jobs in branch plants as well, serving 35 years with the company.
Ernest was an active member in the Adventist Church, most recently mowing the lawns at Harris Jr. Academy. He and Jean also served as senor volunteers for two school years in Honolulu, HI at Hawaiian Mission Elementary and Intermediate Christian School.
He also enjoyed gardening and working with wood.
Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and a sister.
Ernest is survived by his wife, Jean; sons, David of Mars Hill, NC, Keith of Custer, WA and John of Pendleton; daughter, Sandra Fontaine of Mars Hill, NC; brother, Harvey of Keene, TX; sisters, Daisy Keeney of Hickman, CA and Ellen Green of Victorville, CA; three grandchildren and one step-granddaughter.

PEARLINE PHILLIPS

Joshua -- Pearline Phillips, 75, of Joshua, a homemaker, died Thursday, January 3, 2008, in Cleburne. Graveside Services were 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2008, in Union Hill Cemetery in Joshua. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Friday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home.
Lela Pearline Phillips was born March 6, 1932 in Johnson County to Isaac and Nobie Carlock Bransom. She married Alford R. "Pete" Phillips on January 30, 1953 in Joshua.
Pearline enjoyed Flea Markets and cooking and was a member of Union Hill Presbyterian Church in Joshua.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother, Leo Bransom. Survivors include sons, Alan Phillips and wife, Kari, of Burleson, Henry Phillips of Joshua; sisters, Debra Harris of Joshua and Irene Barnes of Joshua; step sister, Mary Logan of Fort Worth; grandsons, Austin and Dustin Phillips and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements. 817-426-3200.

LOREE MOORE

Keene -- Mrs. Loree Moore, 93, of Keene, passed away Monday, December 31, 2007, in Fort Worth.
Services were 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, 2008, in the Cleburne Seventh-day Adventist Church. Pastor Ingo Sorke officiated. Burial followed in Greenacres Memorial Park in Cleburne. Pallbearers were David Wallace, Steve Wallace, Ron Layland, Johnny Reilly, Jeff Hadley and Ross McClain. Mrs. Moore was born October 19, 1914 in Joshua, Texas to Henry Olin Hadley and Eva June Curry Hadley. She married W. A. Moore on October 28, 1934.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Cleburne Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Loree Moore is survived by husband, W. A. Moore of Keene; daughter, Elwyn Lagene Moore of Cleburne; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
You may send condolences, view her obituary and see the photo at www.cpcleburne. com.
Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home handled the arrangements. 817-648-0522.

MARILEE STEED SMITH

Joshua -- Marilee Steed Smith, 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, December 29, 2007.
Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 3, 2008, at the First Baptist Church in Garland. Burial will be 3:00 p.m. in Caddo Cemetery in Joshua, TX. Visitation was 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2008, at Williams Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Friendship House, First Baptist Church of Garland.
Marilee was born August 12, 1912 in Portales, New Mexico. She married her
college sweetheart Doyle A. Smith in 1940, who preceded her in death in 1999.
She taught school for 38 years, 25 of them in the Garland schools.
Mrs. Smith was an active member of the First Baptist Church for over 50 years,
served as President of the local Toastmasters and was a founding member of the Garland chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, a professional teacher's sorority.
She grew up in Joshua, TX with her parents, Lee Steed and Etta Frances Stoker Steed, three brothers and a sister. Marilee enjoyed her church, her family and traveling the world.
Survivors include her sons, Rex Smith and D.A. Smith and wife, Meredith, all of Garland; brother, Charles Steed of Joshua; grandchildren, Jeniene Young of Ennis, Brandon Smith of Garland and Sarah Switzer of
Granbury; 5 great-grandchildren, Joshua, Nicholas, and Gabriel Young, Taylor Smith and Zoie Switzer.
Williams Funeral Home of Garland is handling the arrangements. 972-276-5000.

DONNA SIFFORD

Burleson -- Donna Sifford, 66, a Realtor in the Burleson area for over 35 years, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2007, after a brief battle with cancer.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Burleson. Burial will follow in Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation is 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice of North Texas.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Frances Nelson and husband, Doyle Sifford, Sr. in 2004.
Survivors include sons, Doyle Ray, Jr. and wife, Tonya, Bryan and Danny and wife, Angelia; brother, Sid Nelson and wife, Jeanie; sister, Debbie Smith and husband, Truman; grandchildren, Lacee and Chelsea, Jessica, Eric, Joey and Tyler, Drew and Shay and great-grandson, Ian.

HELEN JEAN BARNES

Burleson -- Helen Jean Barnes, 75, of Burleson, died Sunday, December 23, 2007, in Fort Worth.
Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2007, at Boulevard Baptist Church in Burleson. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 26, 2007, at Mountain Valley Funeral Home with burial following in Burleson Memorial Park.
Helen was born June 29, 1932, in Cleburne to Hulen Otis and Geneva Hall Skinner. She married Earl Dewane Barnes, who preceded her in death in January 2005. She retired from Gamma Engineering in 1999.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and was a faithful member of Boulevard Baptist Church.
Helen was also preceded in death by her parents, sister, Barbara Rychlik and brother, Gerald Skinner.
Survivors include her son, Richard Barnes and wife, Bettye, of Burleson; daughters, Vickie Smith, Judy Cagle and Connie Linch, all of Burleson; sister, Annette Lain of Burleson; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements. 817-426-3200.

MARSHALL C. TIDWELL
Keene -- Marshall C. Tidwell, 81, of Keene, TX passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2007, in Fort Worth.
Funeral services were Sunday, December 30, 2007, at the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church with Pastor Phil Robertson officiating. Burial followed in the Keene Cemetery. The family received visitors 6-8 p.m. Saturday, December 29, 2007, at Rosser Funeral Home.
Marshall was born in Cass County, Texas on July 16, 1926 the son of Evie Mae (Riggins) and Oscar Tidwell.
He served his country in the United States Army and was retired as a telecommunications lineman.
Mr. Tidwell was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ordell Riggins.
Survivors include his daughter, Kay Russell of Grand Terrace, CA; granddaughters, Kelly Reed and Zoe Reed, and brother, Lelon Tidwell.
Condolences may be sent to the family at condolences@ rosserfuneralhome.net.
Rosser Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements. 817-641-4800. www.rosserfuneralhome.net

LELAND C. HARTMAN
1924-2007
Alvarado -- Leland C. "Lee" Hartman, 82, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 19, 2007, while at home.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday, December 23, 2007, at the First Baptist Church of Alvarado. Interment followed in Pleasant Point Cemetery. Visitation was 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Clayton-Kay Vaughan Funeral Home in Alvarado.
Memorials may be made to the Thompson Baptist Church building fund.
Lee was born to John Wesley and Jennie Hartman in Uniontown, Kansas. He served as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Mary Lou Davis on November 11, 1945 in Joliet, Illinois.
An ordained Baptist minister for 34 years, Lee also served as the bus director at Boulevard Baptist Church in Burleson and Thompson Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Kaye; grandson, Gary Gene; brother, John Lyle Hartman and sister, Glessnor Brunk.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Hartman; children, Terryl Lee Hartman, Leland C. "Lee" Hartman, Jr. and wife, Linda, Wesley Hartman and wife, Susan, and Robin Johnson; grandchildren, Traci, Reggie, Rebekah, Collin, Lee III, Jon, Shelly, Terry, Laura, Rikki, Kellen, Jennifer, Eric and Scott and 12 great-grandchidren.
Clayton-Kay Vaughan Funeral Home of Alvarado handled the arrangements. 817-783-3062.

FRANKIE ROBINS EDWARDS

Fort Worth -- Frankie Ruth Robins Edwards passed away peacefully Wednesday,
Dec. 26, 2007, at the age of 90 years, with her husband, children and grandchildren at her side.
Her Celebration of Life service was 10 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2007 at First United Methodist Church of
Joshua, Hwy. 174 and Linda Drive, Joshua. Visitation with family was at the church following the memorial service. Afterward, there was a private burial service in Greenwood Memorial Park.
The family requests no flowers. Donations may be made in Frankie's name to First United Methodist Church of Joshua or to a charity of choice.
Mrs. Edwards was born July 28, 1917, at Shooks Chapel near Sulphur Springs, to Alice Emily Hancock Coppedge Robins and Jack Robins. After her mother died, Frankie was reared by her older half-sister, Ruby Robins, and her
husband, W.H. Robins, with help from her half-sister, Ethyl Coppedge.
The family lived in Dallas, where Frankie graduated from Woodrow Wilson High
School in 1934. She attended North Texas Agricultural College for two years.
After moving to Fort Worth, Frankie met W.B. Edwards, Jr. in the Young Adult Class at Central Methodist Church in Fort Worth. Their first date was planned for New Year's Eve of 1937, but W.B. had to cancel as he had to "pick" turkeys at the family grocery store. The couple married Sunday, May
22, 1938, at the gazebo at Fort Worth Botanical Garden at 8:00 a.m. surrounded by beautiful roses. They celebrated their 69th wedding
anniversary in May with a family party at Mirabella Assisted Living where they moved in January 2007.
They lived in South Fort Worth until 1954, when they moved to a farm in Joshua with their four children. Frankie was a homemaker. Tender pie crusts were her speciality, with many requests for cherry, chocolate and pecan pies.
She and Daddy enjoyed working in their garden and canning their homegrown
vegetables.
Frankie was a loving wife and mother. The "big" room in our home made a wonderful dance floor, with teenagers filling the house on many occasions.
Mother was a Sunday School teacher at First United Methodist Church of Joshua and a cub scout den mother. She and Daddy attended numerous junior high and high school sporting events while their four children were participating. In
later years they attended more sporting events to watch their grandchildren
play.
The family would like to thank her loving caregivers: Nina, Brigette, Doris, Shuntel and Shina. Special thanks to the nurses and staff of Harris Southwest, Broadway Plaza at Cityview and Mirabella Assisted Living.
Survivors include husband, W.B. Edwards, Jr. of Fort Worth; children, Alice Ollar,
W.B. (Bill) Edwards and his wife, Judy, Ellen Miller and her husband, Bob and John Edwards; brother, Paul Robins; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; a number of nieces and nephews and many friends.
Greenwood Funeral Home
of Fort Worth handled the arrangements. 817-336-0584.

VIRGINIA JOYCE DYER

Alvarado -- Virginia Joyce Dyer, 58, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2007.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Virginia was born November 16, 1949 in Atlanta, Georgia to Woodson Harris and Katherine Virginia Roper.
She was of the Baptist faith and a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed.
Virginia is survived by husband, Roy Dyer of Alvarado; son, Chainey Dyer and wife, Trasenda; daughters, Danielle Denise Dryer Whitehead and husband, Stephen, and Angela Darlene Nix Fuller; grandchildren, Stephenie, Gianna, Garret, Donoven, Isabel, Logan, Martin, Levi, Hailey and Aryan and brother, William Frank Roper.
Clayton Kay Vaughan Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. 817-783-3062.

W. E. "BILL" LEDBETTER

Burleson -- W.E. "Bill" Ledbetter, 76, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2007.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday, December 20, 2007, at the Laurel Land of Burleson Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in the Burleson Memorial Park. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Bill retired from Chevron after 20 years as a truck driver.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Doris; sons, Jimmie Ledbetter and wife, Linda, Jerry Ledbetter, Scott Ledbetter and wife, Grace; daughters, Jackie Ledbetter, Pam Patterson and husband, Todd, and Monica Klucher; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sisters, Virginia Hill, Marilyn Kiser and husband, Bill; brother, Harold Ledbetter and numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends.

OMA SIDDALL

Burleson -- Oma Siddall, 82, went to be with the Lord and her dearly departed husband on Thursday, December 13, 2007.
Services were 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 17, 2007, in the Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Chapel with Rev. Mike Haley officiating. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery. Visitation was 5-7 p.m. Sunday, December 16, 2007, at the funeral home.
Oma was born in New Mexico on June 29, 1925 to Joseph and Claira Robertson, one of ten children. She met her husband, Amos Siddall, and they married May 4, 1946 in Fort Worth. Amos preceded her in death in February 1983.
She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She never met a stranger and loved taking care of everyone.
Oma was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister.
Survivors include her sons, James and wife, Karen, and Larry; daughter, Linda Rhorer and husband, David; 7 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five sisters; one brother; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
You may send condolences, view obituary and see photo at www.cpcleburne.com.
Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home handled the arrangements. 817-648-0522.

RETA FAY GERVIN

Burleson -- Reta Fay Gervin joined her husband, Fred, in rest on Friday, December 14, 2007.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at Laurel Land Chapel of the Chimes. Interment will follow at the Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Survivors include daughter, Debbie Gaston and husband, Gary; son, Randy Gervin and wife, Frankie; grandchildren, Justin Gervin and wife, Nichole, Michelle, Christine and Diedra Gaston; great-granddaughter, Emma; brothers, Gerald Long, Earnest Long and wife, Wanda, and Albert Long; twin sister, Wanda Mount and her husband, Fred; sister-in-law, Barbara Gervin and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

PATRICIA L. PRESCHER

Burleson -- Patricia L. Prescher, 57, a loving wife, mother and friend, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2007.
Funeral services are 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2007, in the Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in the Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth.