JOE LEWIS FLETCHER
1917-2002
Joe Lewis Fletcher, 84, of Rochester, Texas died May 24, 2002, at his home. He was a retired oil field pumper and a farmer. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 27 at Haskell Church of Christ in Haskell, Texas. Brett Anderson officiated. Burial will follow in the Rochester Cemetery. Mr. Fletcher was born in Arnett, Oklahoma, on December 12, 1917. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, World War II. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Haskell and a member of the Masons, Sons of Herman and the American Legion. Mr. Fletcher was preceded in death by his wife, Bess, in 1977. He is survived by three sons, Ron Fletcher and wife, Midge, of El Paso, John Fletcher and wife, Sue, of Burleson, Chris Fletcher and wife, Nancy, of Burleson; one daughter, Jaquita Fletcher of Wichita, Kansas; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Smith Funeral Home of Knox City, Texas handled the arrangements.

BERNIECE MARBUT
1935-2002
Funeral services for Berniece Marbut, 66, of Burleson were held Tuesday, May 28 at Burleson Church of Christ. Burial was at Grandview Cemetery. Mrs. Marbut died Friday, May 24 at her residence. She was a retired owner and manager of a grocery store. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was born July 11, 1935, in Alvarado, Texas, the daughter of Willie Richard and Virgie Ola Moore Bosher. She had been a resident of Burleson for 38 years, and was a member of the Church of Christ. She enjoyed bowling. Mrs. Marbut was preceeded in death by her husband, Herman Marbut, on November 12, 1987. She is survived by her son, Barry Marbut and wife, Andrea, of Joshua; daughter, Cathy Oliver of Godley; brothers, Bobby Bosher of Crowley, Earl Bosher of Fort Worth, Roy Bosher of Cleburne, Elvis Bosher of Burleson; sister, Mary Lee of Joshua; special friend, Tommy Davis of Burleson; and seven grandchildren. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.

CATHERINE HELEN BERGOB MC REDMOND
Catherine Helen Bergob McRedmond, born in Loretto, Tennessee, on May 11, 1911, the third of seven children, passed away in Keene, Texas, on May 22, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Martin Anthony, and daughter Alice. Catherine moved to Dallas with her husband in 1932, where they raised their ten children and were active members of Holy Trinity Catholic Church for 60 years. A Proverbs 31 woman, Catherine was kind to all, even-tempered and multi-talented. She kept an orderly home, whistling and singing while she worked. Her artistic expression came to life in preparing healthy daily meals, sewing, upholstering, painting, embroidering, crocheting, smocking, canning, making jellies and root beer, etching on glass, photography, and picture developing in her kitchen made into a dark room. She had a lifelong dedication to keeping up with family and friends by writing letters. She and Martin served the poor in Dallas for 35 years. Catherine was honored as an Affiliate of the Daughters of Charity West Central Province. She had a great appreciation of beauty, especially in nature, and liked being outdoors in the sun. She loved to swim. Catherine was ahead of her time, using many natural remedies to maintain health for herself and her family. She loved to read, never lying down to rest without a book in her hand. She loved people and had a great interest in others. She was always involved in school parent organizations and community services. Her faith in God sustained her through her life, Catherine joyfully received baptism in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Keene, Texas, in May 1998, while continuing her lifelong endeavor of studying the Bible. She is survived by her children, Jean Bonnen of Homestead, Florida, Dorothy Weed of Keene, Texas, Frances McRedmond of Dallas, Texas, Kathy Kahil and husband, John, of Houston, Texas, Dr. M.A. (Tony) McRedmond, Jr. and wife, Mary Ellen, of Boerne, Texas, Ellen McRedmond D.C. of Amarillo, Texas, Joan Cannon of Atkins, Arkansas, Joe (Matt) McRedmond and wife, Marsha, of Lancaster, Texas, David McRedmond and wife, Vicki, of Denton, Texas; 29 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and sisters, Flora Russell of Evansville, Indiana, and Marie Williams of Dardanelle, Arkansas.. Proverbs 31:28-29, 31: "Her children rise up and bless her. Her husband also, and he praises her saying, 'Many daughters have done nobly but you excel them all.' Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord she shall be praised. Give her the product of her hands and let her works praise her in the gates." Funeral service and interment took place at 9 a.m. on May 25 at Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas, Texas, Pastor Don Baker of the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church officiating. Memorial donations in Catherine's memory may be made to Amazing Facts, P.O. Box 1058, Roseville, California 95678.

GERALD L. RICHARDSON
1948-2002
Gerald L. Richardson, 54, of Crowley died Sunday, May 26, 2002, at a Fort Worth hospital. He was a retired officer with the Fort Worth Police Department. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 30 at Joshua Baptist Church. Burial will be at Crowley Cemetery. Gerald Lee Richardson, a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, went to be with the Lord Sunday surrounded by family and friends. He was born March 27, 1948, in Fort Worth. He grew up in White Settlement where he graduated from Brewer High School. He served his country in the Army from 1969 to 1973. He served his community as a Fort Worth police officer from 1974 until he retired in 1999. Mr. Richardson was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Tonya Richardson in 1968; his mother, Bobbie Richardson in 1984; and his first wife of 21 years, Sue Richardson in 1988. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Brenda Richardson of Crowley; daughters, Dee Milligan and husband, Jeff, and Kim Jeter and husband, Lee, all of White Settlement; stepchildren, Brian Cone and wife, Jamie, of Godley, Cherise Cone of Burleson; father, R.W. Richardson of White Settlement; brother, Royce Richardson and wife, Diana, of Blum; and six grandchildren. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.

JERRY L. THOMAS
1939-2002
Jerry L. Thomas, 63, of Burleson passed away on Monday, May 27, 2002, in Burleson. He was a self-employed Service Technician. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 30 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth. Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth. Jerry was a member of The Church at Burleson. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather to his family. He was a well respected businessman in the Fort Worth area for over 30 years, known for his honesty and integrity. Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his father, I.D. Thomas; brother, Johnny Thomas, and sister, Betty Sue Mayo, all of Carthage. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carol Thomas; daughters, Tina Scott, Lisa Hutchison and Sherri Johnson; mother, Gracie Thomas; brothers, Jim and Robert Thomas; sisters, Lillie Robinson and Allie Mosley; grandchildren, Chaad Johnson, Brandon and Lauren Latham, Shawn Scott, Kyle, Karah, and Cassie Hutchison; and great-grandson, Cameron Smith. He will be missed by many.
Laurel Land Funeral home of Fort Worth is in charge of arrangements.

GERALDINE "JERRY" FRAZIER AUSTIN
1920-2002
Geraldine "Jerry" Frazier Austin, 82, of Burleson died Wednesday, May 22, 2002, in Fort Worth. She was loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a retired Registrar for the Fort Worth Public Schools. Funeral services were held Friday, May 24 at the First Baptist Church in Burleson. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Jerry was born April 7, 1920, in Pick Wick, Texas to Dan Calvin and Maude Pope Wester. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Burleson since 1947. She was also past president of the Burleson Garden Club and had a lifetime membership in the Parent Teachers Association of Texas. Jerry was preceded in death by a son, Terry Ray Frazier in 1990; two husbands, A.E. Frazier in 1964, and Dr. Carl M. Austin in 1999. She is survived by son, Dennis Frazier and wife, Peggy, of Burleson; daughter, Sherry McClure and husband, Bob, of Burleson; grandchildren, Lance Frazier, Jill Ann Goetz, Kenneth McClure, Holly Gates, Clovis Murphree and Robby McClure; ten great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Burleson Building Fund, 317 West Ellison St., Burleson, Texas 76028. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.

CONNIE KAY WADLINGTON
1946-2002
Connie Kay Wadlington, 55, of Burleson died Tuesday, May 21, 2002. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother and granny. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 25 at the First Baptist Church in Burleson. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Connie was born August 14, 1946, in Granbury, Texas, the daughter of Irben and Mary Fannin. She had been a Burleson area resident for the past 13 years. She was a woman of high morals and character who put her family and friends first before herself. She touched those around her with love and caring words. She devoted her life to being a loving wife and mother at home throughout the years. Connie loved to go antiquing with her children and always looked forward to spending long hours with her two grandchildren. She spent a lot of her time in her kitchen at home trying to come up with new cookie recipes to share with family and friends. Connie will be greatly missed by those who were blessed enough to have known her, but we know she is at peace in heaven with our Lord looking over us until we meet again in our Father's Kingdom. Connie is survived by her husband of 40 years, Curtis Wadlington of Burleson; daughter, Cheryl Sandifer and husband, Doug, of Burleson; son, Todd Wadlington and wife, Tami, of Burleson; parents, Irben and Mary Fannin of Joshua; brothers, Murphy Fannin and wife, Donna, of Tolar, Dale Fannin of Joshua; sister, Carolyn Fannin of Joshua; two very special grandchildren, Katie and Adam Sandifer of Burleson; special family member, Randy Horton of Fort Worth; best friend, Sheryl Teltow and husband, John, of Fort Worth; and three grand-puppies, "CT", "Lacey Lynn" and "Luke". Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.

CLAUDIE V. WAGNER
1939-2002
Claudie V. Wagner, 63, of Burleson died Monday, May 20, 2002, at a Dallas hospital. He was a retired master electrician for the Fort Worth ISD. Funeral services were held Friday, May 24 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Claudie W. Wagner, a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, died Monday after an extended illness. He was born January 31, 1939, in Clifton, Texas, the son of Ervin W. and Juanita Carpenter Wagner. Claudie had been a resident of Burleson for 25 years and was a member of First Baptist Church. He was a former mayor of Meridian, Texas, and a member of the Meridian Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies and a life member of the Moslah Temple Shrine Director's Unit and had served in the Army National Guard. He enjoyed fishing and all sports. He was a member of Electrical Union IBEW Local 20. Mr. Wagner was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald Wayne Wagner; and his stepfather, James K. Morrison. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Barbara Wagner of Burleson; sons Rodney Wagner and wife, Patti, of Meridian, Steven Wagner and wife, Sharon, of Joshua, Brad Wagner of Dallas; special family member, Scott Pittman of Dallas; daughter, Cynthia Wagner of Joshua; sister, Delores Graves and husband, H.A., of Valley Mills; stepmother, Mary Morrison of Clifton; grandchildren, Lindsey Morton and husband, Wade, of Denver, Colorado, Erin Wagner of Meridian, Cody Wagner and Bailey "Beamer" Wagner, both of Joshua. The family would appreciate memorials to the Moslah Shrine Hospital Fund, P.O. Box 1320, Fort Worth, Texas 76101. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson was in charge of arrangements.

ARTHUR STOELTING
1916-2002
Services for Arthur W. Stoelting, 85, of Keene will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 25 at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Keene. Burial will be at Keene Memorial Park. Elder Don Baker will officiate. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 24 at Rosser Funeral Home. Mr. Stoelting passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2002, in Keene. He was born June 14, 1916, in Indiana to Walter Stoelting and Emma Sanders Stoelting. He married Shirley Schubert on August 12, 1979, in Takoma Park, Maryland. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and he served as Deacon. Mr. Stoelting is survived by his wife, Shirley Stoelting of Keene; daughters, Sue Kilpatrick of Missouri and Robbie Jo Stevens of Atlanta, Georgia; sons, Rodney Stoelting and Reece Stoelting, both of Florida; brother, Donald Stoelting of Louisville, Kentucky; stepdaughter, Carol Shaver of Grand Prairie; and stepson Rick Davis of Columbia, Maryland. Memorials may be made to the "Voice of Prophecy" at 114 N. Fairview, Keene, Texas 76059. Rosser Funeral Home of Cleburne is in charge of arrangements.

CHARLES D. McCOY
1927-2002
Charles D. McCoy, 75, of Burleson, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 19, 2002 in Fort Worth following an extended illness. He was a retired business man. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the First Christian Church of Burleson. Burial will follow in Laurel Land Memorial Park. Charles was born on January 23, 1927, in Erie, Kansas. He married the love of his life Edna (Deana) McCoy on December 4, 1952 in Iola, Kansas. They came to settle in Texas in 1960. Charles was a member of Erie Lodge #76 and had been a Mason for over 50 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and baseball. Charles loved working and spending time with others. He was a member of First Christian Church of Burleson. Charles is survived by his wife, Edna (Deana) McCoy; sons, Lynn McCoy of Cleburne, Lyle McCoy and wife, Sheryl, of Joshua; grandchildren, Justin of Arlington, Misty, Stefanie and Tiffanie of Joshua; two sisters, Mavis Malson and Melba Martin of Kerrville. Laurel Land Funeral Home Burleson is in charge of arrangements.

MARY DELLA BROWNING
1925-2002
Mary Della Browning, 76, of Burleson has departed this life to begin eternal life with her Lord. She passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2002, in Fort Worth. For the past five years she has been lovingly and tenderly cared for by her devoted husband who was her constant companion as her chronic illness weakened her and kept her confined to home. A memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at the Burleson Church of Christ. Mary was born June 23, 1925, in Robstown, Texas, daughter of Jesse James and Lora Irene Thompson. She married Ralph H. Browning June 26, 1943, in Corpus Christi, Texas, and has resided in Burleson since 1965. Mary and Ralph were married 58 years, and from that union came four children: Della Sue, Ralph Jr., James Earl and Robert Wade. Mary loved traveling, and as a result of Ralph's military career she was able to live in Ketchikan, Alaska; St. Louis, Missouri; New Orleans, Louisiana; and her favorite place of all -Galveston, Texas. Mary was a member of the Church of Christ since the age of seven and a member of the Burleson Church of Christ for the past 37 years. She loved the Lord and took comfort in studying His Word and sharing it with others. She managed her own successful wedding catering business and taught catering, cake decorating and professional foods classes at Tarrant County Junior College in Fort Worth. She had a great love of music, art and antiques. She delighted in singing with choral groups at church. In recent years she became an accomplished artist, producing many paintings for friends and family. She was a deeply devoted wife and mother, and liked nothing better than being surrounded by her family. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Jesse James Thompson, Jr. of Clinton, Mississippi and Jean Dalton Thompson of Tampa, Florida. She is survived by husband, Ralph; her daughter, Della Browning Barron and husband, Timothy, of Plano, Texas; and three sons, Ralph H. Browning, Jr. and wife, Pamela, of Brownwood, Texas, James E. Browning of Joshua, and Robert W. Browning and wife, Cheryl, of Burleson; five grandchildren, Ralph H. Browning III and wife, Mindy, Jenny Darley, James Ellis Browning and wife, Heather, Lora Lee Browning, and David Austin Browning; three great-grandchildren, Madison, Joshua and Jasmine; one brother, George William Thompson and wife, Margaret, of Fort Smith, Arkansas; and one sister, Lillian Irene Talbot and husband, William (Dub), of San Antonio. She is also survived by 14 nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.

MARY JANE MARSH
1923-2002
Mary Jane Marsh, 79, of Burleson died Wednesday, May 15, 2002, at a Burleson care center. She was a retired teacher. Funeral services were held Friday, May 17 at First United Methodist Church of Burleson. Mary was born April 26, 1923, in Ringgold, Texas, the daughter of Fenton Lawrence and Joe McBride Witt. She had been a resident of Burleson for 32 years. She taught history and American Government at Arlington Heights High School from 1957 until 1972, and at Burleson High School from 1972 until her retirement in 1986. During her teaching career, she was told she would be teaching a course on American Indians and would not have a textbook. She and her husband spent most of one summer visiting Indian sites in the western U.S. She served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in an aircraft repair facility. Mary was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Burleson. She enjoyed needlework, crocheting and loved to travel. Mary was preceded in death by her son, Don Marsh, on 1993. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Charles Marsh of Burleson; daughters, Linda Haas of Burleson, Sarah Jane Huddleston of Gillett, Texas; brother, Tom Witt of Burleson; nephew, Jim Marsh of Rhode Island; grandchildren, Donna Lynn Eder and Cheryl Jo Coursey, both of Burleson, Sharon Mychelle Phelps of Crowley, Julia Anne Steger of Georgetown; and six great-grandchildren. The family would appreciate memorials to the Building Fund of First United Methodist Church of Burleson or to the Alzheimer Fund. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.

JESSY LYNN BURNEY
1945-2002
Jessy Lynn Burney, 57, of Burleson died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, at his home. He was a self-employed concrete contractor. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 20 at Joshua Baptist Church. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park in Cleburne. Visitation is from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Jessy was born February 25,1945, in San Angelo, Texas to Melvin and Mildred Spradlin Burney. He was a member of the Joshua Baptist Church. Jessy was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Sr. and Mildred Burney; and brothers, Melvin "Sonny" Burney, Jr., Richard Burney and Charles Burney. He is survived by his wife, Vickie, of Burleson; children, Mickey L. Burney of Fort Worth, Rodger D. Burney and wife, Sherralyn of Joshua, Shaunda Wolfe of Laguna Park, Scott L. Burney and wife, Christie, of Godley, Adam C. Burney of Burleson; brothers, H.L. "Dee" Burney of Joshua, Jimmy D. Burney of Burleson; sister, Sue Lawler of Roanoke; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; father- and mother-in- law, Billy and Mary A. Davenport; and his faithful companion, "Kisses". Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.

R.L. RICHARDSON
1917-2002
R. L. Richardson, 85, of Venus died Monday, May 13, 2002, in Venus. He was a Rock Crusher Operator for TXI. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 17 at Martin's Funeral Home Chapel in Cleburne. Reverend Charles Payne will officiate. Interment will be at Venus Cemetery in Venus. Visitation will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Martin's Funeral Home. Mr. Richardson was born March 3, 1917, in Newcomb, Texas, to Garfield and Lanie Massengale Richardson. He married Lillie Adell Chupp January 23, 1945, in Fort Worth. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Richardson is survived by four sons, Adrian L. Richardson of Albuquerque, New Mexico, David M. Richardson of Burleson, Roger Dale Richardson of Dawson and Terry D. Richardson of Fort Worth; three daughters, Sharon Poynter of Alvarado, Reba Jean Gregory of Cleburne and Arlene Faye Moore of Fort Collins, Colorado; brother, Walter Richardson of Gulf Port, Mississippi; sister, Georgie; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Martin's Funeral Home of Cleburne is in charge of arrangements.

M.E. "Bub" Braden
Services for M.E. "Bub" Braden, 78, of Keene were held Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at Cleburne Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Ron Halvorsen, Pastor Don Baker and Tim Braden officiated. Burial was in Keene Cemetery. Pallbearers were Douglas Collins, Dan Fenimore, Tom Frazier, Larry Froemming, Scott Mullen, and Joe Rogers. Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Ayars, Dwayne Barnes, George Shaw, Bill Smith, Ernest Wetmore, Wade Foley, and Tony Medellin. Mr. Braden died Saturday, May 4, 2002 in Fort Worth. He was born August 15, 1923 in Avery, Texas, to Clarence Alvin Braden and Maryann Lou Richardson Braden. He married Hazel Rogers on April 28, 1947 in Cleburne. Mr. Braden worked many hours with the Adventist Disaster Relief Program, served on the Keene Cemetery Board and on the Planning and Zoning Board there. He was an usher and deacon for the Keene Church. He was a veteran of WWII, and a retired truck driver for McKee Baking Co. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Braden of Keene; three daughters, Cindy Foley and husband Wade of Cleburne, Penny Froemming and husband Larry of Orlando, FL, Robin Mullen and husband Scott of Cleburne; one son, Tim Braden and wife Lorenne of Burleson; mother Maryann Lou Braden of Brazos Point; brother Roy Braden of Granbury; sister Billye McGehee of Morgan; 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Cleburne Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

BILL STALLWORTH
1927-2002
Bill Stallworth, 74, of Burleson passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at a Fort Worth care center. He was a tool maker. Funeral services were held Friday, May 10 at Mount Olivet Chapel. Burial was at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Bill was born on May 11, 1927, in Texas City, Texas and grew up in Rockdale. He served in World War II in the seventh infantry and was with the occupational forces sent to Korea at the end of World War II. He earned the rank of Sergeant while in the services. He was retired from Lockheed-Martin after 37 years. Mr. Stallworth was preceded in death by a son, Robert Earl Stallworth in 1964. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dorothy Stallworth; daughters, Katherine and husband, William (Bill) McHenry of Burleson, Valerie and husband, Raymond (Ray) Sams of Alvarado; foster daughter, Linda and husband, Ray Owens of Las Vegas, Nevada; grandchildren, Auna and husband, Robert Sawicki of Haltom City, Billy James Leger of China, Texas, Tiffany and husband, Rick Boatright of Burleson, Morgan McHenry of Burleson, Leanne Latham of Nacogdoches, Adam Corley of Haltom City, Misty Silva of Burleson; great-grandchildren, Jaclyn Crawford of Burleson, Brayden Boatright of Burleson, Jonathon Sawicki of Haltom City; brother, Robert Stallworth and wife, Dottie, of Bryan; sister, Wray Casey and husband, Jim, of Bryan; uncle, Clarence Quine and wife, Mary, of Kingsland; numerous other kin and friends. The family wishes to thank the staff of Huguley Nursing Center and Vitas Hospice. Mount Olivet Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

GENE PARKS
1938-2002
Gene Parks, 63, of Burleson passed away Friday, May 3, 2002, at a Fort Worth hospital. He was a geological drafting supervisor with XTO Energy, Inc. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 7 at First Baptist Church in Crowley with Masonic burial in Greenacres Memorial Park in Cleburne. Rev. Carl Jennings officiated. Gene Parks was born in Scranton, Texas on December 27, 1938. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Crowley and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Crowley. Gene was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a dear friend to everyone he met. We will all miss you. Mr. Parks is survived by his loving wife, Dixie Parks of Burleson; son, Kirk Parks and Lana of Alvarado; daughters, Deanne Hazlett and Ben of Dallas, Amberly Johnson and Asa of Decatur; sister, Rose Hurley and James of Clyde; brothers, Billy Ray Parks and wife, Vi Parks, of Riverside, California, George Parks of Houston, Texas; grandchildren Josh Turner, Tori Parks, Taylor Parks, Jordan Johnson, A.J. Johnson, Austin Hazlett, Nathan Hazlett, Christie Cansler; great-grandchildren, Jordon, Jayme and Sidney; numerous aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Shriners Childrens Hospital or Crowley Masonic Lodge, 400 S. Eagle Drive, Crowley, Texas 76036. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements.

BOBBY J. CAIN
1937-2002
Bobby J. Cain, 64, of Burleson passed away Friday, May 3, 2002, in Clifton. Military graveside services were held Tuesday, May 7 at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Bobby Cain served 20 years in the military as a Boats-wain's Mate, 1st Class in the Coast Guard. He worked 17 years as shop foreman for Dover Elevators, now known as Thyssen-Krupp. He is survived by sons, Mike Cain of Leguna Park and Ricky J. Cain of Fort Worth ; mother of Mike, Pauline Cain; grandsons, Michael W. Cain, Jr. and Joey A. Cain, both of Rutledge, Tennessee; two stepgrand-children; aunt, Francis Calhoun; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

MRS. B.A. (GLADYS) RICHARDSON
1922-2002
Mrs. B.A. (Gladys) Richardson, 80, of Cleburne passed away Thursday, May 2, 2002, in a Fort Worth hospice house. She was a retired nursing home administrator. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 4 at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home Chapel in Cleburne. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery in Cleburne. Pallbearers were Mike Richardson, Mark Richard-son; Jerry Richardson, Jason Horne, Brent Weitzel and Dwayne Richardson. Gladys Richardson was born February 7, 1922, in Glen Rose, Texas. She was a member of College Heights Baptist Church. She is survived by husband, Benjamin A. Richard-son of Cleburne; sons, Glenn Richardson and wife, Willie Paul, of Lake Whitney, Mickey Richardson and wife, Anne, of Alvarado; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Maybelle Nelson of Burleson. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements.

OTIS LINCOLN SMITH
1923-2002
Otis Lincoln Smith, 78, of Joshua died Saturday, May 4, 2002. He was a retired Cattle Buyer. He accidentally drowned doing what he loved best, fishing. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 9 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel in Burleson. Burial will be at Caddo Cemetery in Joshua. Otis Lincoln Smith was born July 13, 1923, in Joshua to Grover Cleveland and Emmer Elizabeth Smith. He lived in Joshua all his life. He married Olive Irene Anderson on June 6, 1942, in Cleburne. Otis was a World War II veteran and served in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946. He was in the dairy business for 30 years and was also a cattle buyer. He was a member of the Joshua Church of Christ for many years where he served both as a deacon and an elder. In later years he was a faithful member of the Burleson Church of Christ. He was a very special husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be missed by so many friends and loved ones. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Irene, in 1948. He is survived by his wife, Olive Irene Smith of Joshua; son, Jerry Otis Smith and wife, Linda, of Rainbow; daughter, Debra Elaine Davidson and husband, Ed, of Rendon; twin granddaughters, Traci Rene Baker and husband, Bob, of Irving, and Staci Gene Burge and husband, Rich, of McKinney; four great-grandchildren, Alan Preston Luna, Lincoln "Linky" Luna, Chase Burge and Kendall "Butterfly" Burge; eight stepgrand-children; 15 stepgreat-grandchildren; a very special "adopted" son, Fred Welmann of New Jersey; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.

JONATHAN CASEY MC CARLEY
Jonathan Casey McCarley, 18, of Joshua died Sunday, April 28, 2002, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 2 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. There will be a private burial. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Jonathan is survived by his parents, Dwight and Peggy McCarley of Joshua; brother, James Daniel McCarley and wife, Michelle, of Grapevine; grandparents, Charlie Ann McCarley of Colleyville, Charles and Kathleen Burns of Joshua; nephew, J.D. McCarley of Grapevine, aunts, uncles and cousins. Mountain Valley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

EDNA MAE MERCER
Edna Mae Mercer, 87, of Owensboro, Kentucky died Thursday, April 25, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health Systems. She was a homemaker and mother and a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 27 at Blessed Mother Catholic Church. Burial was at Resurrection Cemetery in Owensboro, Kentucky. Mrs. Mercer was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett C. Mercer in 1989; daughter, Mary Lois Coomes in 1961; and a son, Clifton Eugene Mercer in 1937. She is survived by sons, Joe Mercer and Larry Mercer, both of Philpot, Kentucky; daughters, Lynda Harbold of Crowley, Martha Johnson of Whitesville, Kentucky, Sue Batman of Floyds Knobs, Indiana; 19 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and 14 step-great-grandchildren. James H. Davis Funeral Home in Owensboro, Kentucky handled the arrangements.

ROY W. "CORKY" DAVIS
1934-2002
Roy W. "Corky" Davis, 67, of Whitney died Wednesday, April 24, 2002, at his home. Funeral services were held Friday, April 26 at Marshall & Marshall Chapel in Whitney, Texas. Dr. Allan Land and Mr. Bruce Martin officiated. Interment was at Hillcrest Garden of Memory in Hillsboro. Mr. Davis was born August 16, 1934, in Waco, the son of Roy Earl and Lillie Irene (Sockwell) Davis. He graduated from Mosheim High School. He married Joyce Lough on May 11, 1957. Mr. Davis served in the United States Army from 1957-1959. He worked for and later co-owned Dickerson and Son Automotive for 41 years. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Joyce Davis of Whitney; children, Sharon Horn and husband, Scott, of Burleson, Wade Davis and wife, Amy, of Waxahachie; brother, Ray Davis and wife, Marilyn, of Grapevine; special friend and brother-in-law, Wes Lough of Euless; grandchildren, Ross Horn, Courtney Horn, Ashlei Davis and Bradley Davis; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Heart, P.O. Box 2081, Whitney, Texas 76692. Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors of Whitney handled the arrangements.

ETHEL MAE SWITSER
1911-2002
Ethel Mae Switser, 90, of Burleson died Thursday, April 25, 2002 at a local nursing center. She was a devout Christian woman and homemaker. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 27 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel in Burleson. Burial will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Wakita Cemetery in Wakita, Oklahoma. Ethel was born July 6, 1911, in Cherokee, Oklahoma to Harry and Mary Waynant Wright. She married Robert E. Switser on February 4, 1941. She enjoyed crocheting, playing Skip-Bo, and attended Crestmont Baptist Church in Burleson. She is survived by daughter, Mary Jo Walker and husband, Eddie, of Burleson; grandchildren, Lance Bixler, Stephanie Walker, Mindy Bixler, Clint Walker, and several friends. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.

CHARLES RUSHING "Rush" MANNING
Rush Manning, 89, died on Wednesday, April 10, 2002. A graveside service was held in the Texas State Cemetery on Saturday, April 13. Mr. Manning was born in Shelby County, Texas on August 13, 1912 to C.A. and Frances Watson Manning. After graduation from high school, he attended Sam Houston State Teachers College where he received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in vocational agriculture. He was a career educator teaching vocational agriculture and many other subjects in the Pasadena, Burleson and Rio Vista School Districts. For many years he was the Future Farmers of America (FFA) sponsor in the schools where he taught. In 1940 Mr. Manning was elected to the Texas House of Representatives from Shelby County and served two terms as a State Representative. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a 65-year member Master Mason of Timpson Lodge 437. As a life-long Democrat, he loved to participate in political campaigns and Democratic Party politics. In 1961, he married Opal Carter and helped raise her son. Their 40-year marriage was filled with happiness, travel, dancing, and, their first love, helping others recover from the ravages of alcoholism. The Mannings lived in Burleson until 1997 when they moved to Austin to be closer to their grandchildren. Mr. Manning was preceded in death by his wife Opal in December 2000. He is survived by his son, Joe K. Longley; three grandchildren, Adam, Bill and Grace Ann Longley, all of Austin; and a niece, Joyce Anson, of Dallas. The family wishes to thank the staff of Gracy Woods II Assisted Living for the excellent care extended to Mr. Manning. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Salvation Army or to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 North Lamar, Austin. (512) 452-8811.

JAMES FRANKWILLIAMS, JR.
1914-2002
James Frank Williams, Jr., 87, of Burleson passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2002. He was a Postal Carrier and World War II veteran. Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13 at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park. Burial was at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park. Mr. Williams was born in Fort Worth on September 7, 1914. He married Lenore Alexander on October 8, 1937. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his wife, Lenore Alexander; son, David Williams; brother, Jack Williams; and sisters, Mary Hughes and Esther Williams. He is survived by brother, Robert Williams and wife, Editha, of Falls Church, Virginia; sister,Suzy Pennington and husband, Joe, of Surfside Beach, South Carolina; daughter, Ann Adell and husband, Pat, of Burleson; son, Tim Williams and wife, Linda, of Fredericksburg; and daughter-in-law, Kathy Mims and husband, Don, of North Richland Hills. Also surviving are grandchildren, Dr. Ruth Ann Morelock and husband, Trent, of Waco; Matthew Adell and wife, Bridget, of Plano; Philip Adell and wife, Mandy, of McKinney; Jeremy Adell of Burleson; Hannah, Rebecca, Deborah and Alex Williams of Fredericksburg; Sarah House and husband, Andrew, of Houston; Michael David Williams of Lubbock; and Michael Blankenship of Benbrook. Also surviving is great-grandchild, Jessica Nicole Adell of McKinney. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

GLENN W. SMITH
1946-2002
Glenn W. Smith, 55, of Burleson died Sunday, April 21, 2002 at a Fort Worth hospital. He was a truck driver for James Smith Trucking. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 24 at Mountain Valley Chapel. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Cleburne. Glenn Wayne Smith, a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, was born July 1, 1946, in Fort Worth, the son of Ernest Edward and Tinnie B. Robinson Smith. He had been a resident of Burleson for 36 years. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda Smith of Burleson; sons, Dean Smith, Sr. and wife, Yvonne, of Burleson, Drew Stephens and wife, Sonya, of Austin; daughters, Diane Arrizola and husband, Jeffrey, of Alvarado, Charlotte Hammons and husband, Mark, Sr., of Burleson, Tinnie Wilson and husband, John, of Burleson; brothers, Grover Smith and D L Smith, both of Burleson, Freddy Smith and James Smith, both of Joshua; sister, Bea Newby of Burleson; stepfather, W.A. Sefcik of Burleson; and 14 grandchildren. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.

HARRIET "RITA" McEWAN
Funeral services for Harriet McEwan, 83, will be held Friday, April 19, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Mrs. McEwan died Sunday, April 14, 2002, in Edinburgh. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy McEwan. Mrs. McEwan is survived by daughters, Iris Stewart, Yvonne Spence and son-in-law, Alex, of Edinburgh; daughter, Sonia Griner and son-in-law, Al,of Benbrook; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, of the United States and Scotland. She is also survived by her two great friends, Amy Kidby and Jean Kennedy of Scotland. In lieu of flowers, donations to 4-Paws of Benbrook, Texas, will be appreciated.

OREN LEE THOMPSON, JR.
1930-2002
Oren Lee Thompson, Jr., 71, of Burleson went peacefully to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2002. He was the owner of Dobson Nursery and Firewood. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 18 at St. Matthews Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Greenwood Memorial Park. Oren Lee Thompson Jr. was born December 3, 1930 in Hood County. He retired from Consolidated Foods and then started his own business in 1985, Dobson Nursery and Firewood in Burleson. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth Thompson of Burleson; daughters, Gail Burkett and husband, Van, of Alvarado, Robin Holt and husband, Bill, Holli Thompson and Joey Thompson, all of Burleson; grandchildren, Jill, Billy, Bo, Cara, Joshua and Steven; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Oleta Chapman of Granbury; brothers, James Thompson of Granbury and Howard Thompson of Fort Worth; loving extended family and many cherished friends. Greenwood Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

JOSEPH SHELDON MAY
1928-2002
Joseph Sheldon May, 73, of Fort Worth died Saturday, April 6, 2002, at his residence. He was a retired subcontractor. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 9 at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home in Burleson. Burial was at Caddo Cemetery in Joshua. Mr. May was a member of South Wayside Baptist Church in Fort Worth. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Donnie Bell; parents, J.T. and Willie May; brothers, Jake and John; and sister, Mary Lee. He is survived by sons, Don May of Crowley and Joe May, Jr. of Fort Worth; daughters, Nancy Welch of Fort Worth, Linda Colbert of Everman, Sue Hoffman of Fort Worth, Kay Kidwell of Burleson and Pam Stewart of Florida; brothers, Tommy Ray May of Fort Worth and William Janis May of Mississippi; sister, Helen Eller of South Carolina; 18 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Burleson/Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

RICHARD A LORD
1936-2002
Richard A. Lord, 65, of Joshua died Thursday, April 4, 2002, at a local hospital. He was a retired Aviation Machinist. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 6 at Joshua Baptist Church. Richard was born May 23, 1936, in Hartford, Connecticut. He was a resident of Joshua since 1996. He liked playing Dominos, watching movies, and was very good at "fast draw" gun competitions. Mr. Lord is survived by his wife, Della Lord of Joshua; sons, Bobby, Richard and Michael Lord; daughter, Carol Thomas and husband, Lowell, of Crowley; sisters, Joyce Smith and husband, Allan, of Grove, Oklahoma, and Janet Emmanuel and husband, Robert, of Houston; stepsons, Buddy and Larry Martin of Bentonville, Arkansas, Joe Martin and wife, Lou, of Lafayette, Tennessee; four grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; one niece; and two nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The American Lung Association or a charity of choice. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.

GUILLERMO "BART" ARANETA BARTOLOME
1930-2002
Guillermo "Bart" Araneta Bartolome, 71, died Friday, April 5, 2002, in his Keene home. He was a retired respiratory therapist and avid gardener. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 10 at the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church. Burial was at the Keene Cemetery. Bartolome was born November 9, 1930, in Carles, Iloilo, Philippines to Pio and Monica Bartolome. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Norma Pallasa Bartolome. He is survived by his wife, Carmen Angeles Bartolome; his sons, Ivan and wife, Sonja, and Ira; his wife's sons, Genovessi and Giovanniel Angeles; two grandsons, Luke William and Trent Darrell Bartolome; three brothers, Numeriano, Ernesto and Modesto Bartolome, who reside with their families in the Philippines; numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements.

LAWRENCE R. "LARRY" HALL
1925-2002
Lawrence R. "Larry" Hall, 77, of Burleson died Wednesday, April 3, 2002, in Fort Worth. A praise service was conducted Friday, March 5 by his pastor, Gloria Gillaspie, his Memphis pastor and friend, Ken Bradley, Pastor Bill Warren of Southwayside Baptist Church, and Pastor Frankie Rainey of Crestmont Baptist Church. Burial will be Monday, April 8 at the Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway in Grand Prairie. Memorial gifts may be made to Life Ministries International, Inc., P.O. Box 6432, Fort Worth, Texas 76115 for "Larry Hall Memorial". No flowers please. "He fought a good fight, finished his race and kept the faith."
Larry was an evangelist, working in past years with World Evangelism in San Diego, California and CBN in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was Associate Pastor of Christ The Rock Church, Memphis, Tennessee and President of Life Ministries International, Inc., a prison and helps ministry. He and his wife worked as Realtors with John Criswell at Crye-Leike, Cordova. Tennessee office; and he has served as a prison chaplain in Fort Worth since his return to Texas in August of 2000. Mr. Hall is survived by his wife, Clarisse; children, Tom and his wife, Pat, of Lakeland, Florida, Lynette Earheart and her husband, Mike, of Burleson, Paula Gibson of Katy, Texas, Terrie Smith of Memphis, Tennessee and Rusty and his wife, Tina, of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Michele Blumenthal and Elbert, Troy Earheart and Rachel, Brent Earheart and Heather, all of Burleson, Tim Smith of Memphis, Tennessee, Kimberly Hall and Brian Hall of Lakeland, Florida; and great-granddaughter, Jessica Blumenthal of Burleson. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Burleson/Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

FRANCES ANN HAIRSTON
Frances Ann Hairston, 67, died Friday, March 29, 2002 at a Fort Worth hospital. She was a homemaker. Funeral services were held Monday, April 1 at Mountain Valley Chapel. Burial was at Burleson Memorial Park. Mrs. Hairston was a resident of Whitney and formerly lived in Burleson. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Loye L. Hairston of Whitney; sons, Randall Hairston and wife, Diane, of Joshua, Barkley Hairston of Whitney; daughters, Cheryl Gallegos and husband, Eddie, of Burleson, Gay Jean of Joshua; brother, Joe Petru of Cameron; sister, Rosie Senkel of Belton; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.

MELBA GENICE HARDIN
1934-2002
Melba Genice Hardin, 68, a homemaker, of Burleson, passed away Friday, March 29, 2002, in Burleson. Funeral services were held Monday, April 1st., at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home Chapel, in Cleburne, with Dr. Charles Stewart officiating. Burial was at Bethesda Cemetery. Pallbearers were Darwin Kinsey, Mark Kinsey, Brian Stanford, Justin Stanford, Bob Hardin and Doug Hardin. Mrs. Hardin, was born January 18, 1934, in Lillian, Texas. She married Marvin Clyde Hardin, June 5, 1951. She is survived by one son, Ronnie Hardin and wife, Karen, of Burleson; daughters, Kathey Snider and husband, Gary, of Alvarado, Sandra Hardin and Mari Jackson, both of Burleson; eight grandchildren, Candice Hardin, Ryan Hardin, Richard Hardin, Ross Jackson, Jennifer Hogan, Teresa Tanner, Cealia Allen and Hank Blair; four great-grandchildern, Brittany and Taylor Hogan, Brianna and Scott Tanner, Garrett Allen, Justin and Jason Hardin; one sister, Margaret Stanford and husband, Dennis, of Burleson. Mrs. Hardin was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Hardin and her mother, Thelma Ray. Memorials may be made to Community Hospice of Texas.
Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements.

JESSIE COPELAND MOORE
1912-2002
Jessie Copeland Moore, 90, of Robert Lee, Texas passed away Thursday, March 28, 2002, at a nursing center in Webster, Texas. She was a homemaker. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 2 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Jessie Moore was born in Calhoun, Georgia, in 1912. She was a resident of Burleson for many years, and also a resident of Fort Worth for several years. She was a longtime member of Robert Lee Baptist Church in Robert Lee, Texas. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her loving husband, William M. Copeland, in 1976. She is survived by daughters, Barbara Toole of Santee, California, Joan C. Lawson of Robert Lee, Texas, Norma Wylie and husband, Benny J., of Deer Park, Texas, and Mildred Doris Copeland of Santee, California; grandchildren, Julie Boehrig, Tracy Willis, Kimberly Wylie, Lisa Wylie, Tammy Reinhold and Michael Sisk; great-grandchildren, Robbie Boehrig, Tiffany Renee Boehrig, Jennifer Nicole Willis, Brandon Reinhold and Christopher Copeland; brother, Earenst Fulton and wife, Becky, of Fort Worth; sister, Edna King of Fort Worth; nephew, Rudolf McCurdy and wife, Iva, of Crosbyton, Texas. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

GARY MACK PRATT
1952-2002
Gary Mack Pratt,49, of Burleson, passed away Wednesday, March 27, in Denton County, Texas. Pallbearers were Ron Sisk, Lee Bradshaw, Burt Frye, Everett Logan, Kurt Eagle and Ray Don Lucas. Mr. Pratt was born July 25,1952, in Gainesville, Texas, to Raymond Lee and Maxie Belle Koonce Pratt. He had lived in Thackerville one year and had been a resident of Burleson for 30 years. Mr. Pratt and Tanya Bradfield were married March 21, 1985, in Burleson. He graduated from Boyd High School, Boyd, Texas, in 1970 where he was a member of the FFA Chapter and enjoyed exhibiting animals. Mr. Pratt attended Weatherford College, Weatherford, Texas. He owned Pratt's Bait & Tackle in Marietta, Oklahoma, one year and had been employed by Lone Star Gas Company and Texas Utilities for 29 years. At the time of his death, he was employed as a pipeline specialist for Oncore-Texas Utilities. Mr. Pratt loved to fish and spend time with his family. He was a generous, caring person who loved animals and was of Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Tanya Pratt; two sons, Benjamin Derek Pratt of Fort Worth, Lee Allan "Bucky" Pratt of Thackerville; mother, Maxie Holder and husband, Charles of Marietta Oklahoma; father, Raymond Lee Pratt of Marietta Oklahoma. Arrangements were handled by Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home in Marietta Oklahoma.

FRANK H. MANNAN, SR.
1930-2002
Frank H. Mannan, Sr., of Burleson departed this life March 27, 2002, in a local hospital. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 30 at Lighthouse Church, formerly known as the Steppingstone Church in Burleson. Burial was at Emerald Hills Memorial Park in Kennedale. Born March 5, 1930, in Big Lake, Texas, Mr. Mannan was raised in Petersburg, Texas. He married Cleta B. Hill on March 27, 1950. He began the first of his many careers as a roughneck in West Texas. He later became an oilfield welder for Todd Shipyards in Torrance, California. He worked for McDonald Douglas in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Mannan became a minister for the Assemblies of God in 1956. He became a Real Estate Salesman in the early 1960's, and later a Real Estate Broker selling property in both California and Texas. He joined the Millwright Union on 1971 and retired in 1991. His favorite pastime was drinking coffee with his friends, playing dominos, building trailers and working on his tractor. He was known as "Poppy" to many and was loved by all who knew him. During his life, Mr. Mannan accomplished many things. He raised eight children to adulthood; he was pastor of a church; and he owned his own business. Most importantly, his writings, storytelling and the values of love, life and faith will live on. At his death this world lost a wonderful, loving and generous man. Mr. Mannan was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Gertrude Mannan; two brothers, Alvin and Joe P. Mannan; son, Frank, Jr.; and one grandson, Darek Baze. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Cleta; daughters, Juanita Pound and husband, Michael, Jennie Eversole and husband, Bruce, Bonnie Forray and husband, Jerome, Donna Mannan, Joy Brown and husband, Jerry; sons, Joseph Mannan and wife, Tammy, John Mannan and Timothy Mannan; grandchildren, Jason, Keith, Kandice, Brian, Allegra, David, Dustin, Summer, Curtis, Pamela, Frank III, Heather, Nathaniel, Ericka, Derek, Christina, Jeremy and Shane; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, James Mannan and wife, Geneva, Henry Mannan and wife, Vicki, and Tom Mannan and wife, Londa; sisters, Wanda Henderson and husband, Lewis, Sue Mannan and Margaret Mannan; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, precious friends and extended family. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Burleson/Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

DONALD T. VOLKMAN
1925-2002
Donald T. Volkman, 76, of Burleson passed away Sunday, March 24, 2002, in Fort Worth. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 26 at the First United Methodist Church of Burleson. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Don Volkman was born and raised in Forestburg. He served in the 78th Lightning Division of the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded the Silver Star medal for gallantry in action. After the war, Mr. Volkman attended Texas Wesleyan University where he met and married Donna Hogan. He retired from General Dynamics in 1971 and became a successful land developer and businessman in Burleson and Crowley. He built countless homes and developed over one thousand acres of land. However, his greatest devotion was always to his wife and family. Mr. Volkman was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and his sister. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Donna; brother, J.C. Volkman; children, Beverly Volkman-Powell, John Volkman and Jana Volkman; son-in-law, Charlie Powell; daughter-in-law, Kathy Volkman; grandchildren, Chris and Heather Volkman, Ken and Ashley Shetter, Charles and Holly Shetter, Jacie Volkman, Gene Schilder, Brad Schilder, Bradley Corbin and James Powell; great-grandchildren, Kateland Brewster, Lexi Berry, Jenna Kemp and Hogan Shetter. Memorials may be made to Texas Wesleyan University Scholarship Fund at 817-531-4404. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.

GEORGE H. "G.H." WALLS
1924-2002
George H. "G.H." Walls, 77, of Crowley passed away Saturday, March 23, 2002, in Fort Worth. He was a retired rural letter carrier. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 26 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel in Fort Worth. Interment was at Laurel Land Memorial Park. George H. Walls was born September 13, 1924, in Grandview. He served in Europe during World War II for three and a half years, then returned to Fort Worth and married Mary Lou McMillion on April 5, 1946. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a city letter carrier for 18 years and as a Crowley rural letter carrier until his retirement in 1982. Mr. Walls was a director for the Tarrant County Farm Bureau, a Crowley city councilman, mayor pro-tem and active in the Church of Christ. He enjoyed deer hunting and the outdoors. Mary Lou and the family wish to extend their appreciation to the doctors and caregivers of the fourth and seventh floors of Plaza Medical Hospital in Fort Worth. Mr. Walls was preceded in death by his parents, George H. and Grace Moore Walls; brothers, Arvil and Dan Walls;and sister,Ida Mae Fox. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Lou; brother, Leeo; and a host of friends and relatives. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

ELAINE DICKEY PHILLIPS
1908-2002
Elaine Dickey Phillips, 93, of Burleson, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002 in Burleson. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 23 at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 12351 Oak Grove Rd. South, in Burleson. Burial was at 2:30 p.m. at Norwood Crafton Lower Cemetery in Crafton, Texas. Pallbearers were David McAttee, Bert Henderson, Jimmy Ryter, Bob Ford, Monty Kness, and Steve Bonham. Mrs. Phillips was born July 16, 1908 in Crafton, Texas. She was a great sports enthusiast and played tennis, volleyball, basketball and baseball all through high school in Alvord where she was Wise County Tennis Champion in 1926. She attended Baylor University and Oklahoma College for Women, While living in Bowie, she was a pitcher for one of the first professional women's baseball teams in Texas. She later became a tennis coach and started the first tennis program in Burleson in the late 50's. She continued to coach and play until the age of 86. Elaine was active with her children in Cub Scouts, Camp Fire and PTA. She also was an accomplished musician, having taught piano, organ, violin and mandolin for almost 50 years. Many of her students have gone on to careers in music study. She was pianist at Oak Grove Baptist Church for 15 years and organist at Garden Acres Baptist Church for 35 years, She was a resident of Garden Acres for 52 years. Mrs. Phillips was a giving, loving, generous human being having been honored with five namesakes through the years. She made her peach cobblers for everyone and was known as "P.C. Phillips." She loved her cats as no one else. She will be missed by everyone who knew her and was blessed by her example. She was surrounded by those who cared for her when she went to be with the Lord and all those whom she has missed for so many years. Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, J.D. Phillips; a sister, Faye; a brother, Grier; and one grandson, Greg Bonham. She is survived by sons, David Phillips of Albu-querque, New Mexico and Barry Phillips of Burleson; daughter, Gayle Bonham of Loveland, Colorado; Six grandchildren; and 14 great- grandchildren. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.

CARL JACK WATSON
1931-2002
Carl Jack Watson, 70, passed away Monday, March 18, 2002, at a Fort Worth Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 am Friday, March 22 at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home Chapel in Cleburne. Mr. Billy Watson, son, will officiate. Burial will be at Pleasant Point Cemetery in Johnson County. Mr. Watson was born in Burleson on April 4, 1931. He was an avid horseman and well respected in the equine industry. He was a member of the Jockey Club, the American Quarterhorse Association, and the Texas Thoroughbred Association. He was a wonderful father and cherished friend. He will be greatly missed. Mr. Watson is survived by his wife, Irene Watson; son, Billy Watson and wife, Pam, of Lake Jackson, Texas; son, Danny Mark Watson and fiancee, Cherie Cooper Franklin, of Burleson; daughter, Carla Anderson of Joshua; sister, Louise Davis of Joshua; brothers,Raymond Watson of Joshua, John Paul Watson of Morgan Mill and Daniel Watson; sister, Laura Gray; three grandchildren, Mandy and Meredith Watson, and Ty Anderson. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Cleburne is in charge of the arrangements.

MARY KATHERINE RUFFIN
1949-2002
Mary Katherine Ruffin, 52, of Crowley passed away Saturday, March 16, 2002 in Fort Worth. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 at the First Baptist Church of Crowley. Dr. Carl Jennings, Jr. officiated. Burial was at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas. Mary Katherine Ruffin was born October 1, 1949, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was a Para Professional for the Crowley Independent School District. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Crowley. Mrs. Ruffin is survived by her husband, William Carl Ruffin, Jr. of Crowley; sons, Bran Alan Ruffin of Fort Worth, Marc Alexander Ruffin of Crowley; mother, Janice Crockett and sister, Connie Boyer, both of Helena, Montana; stepbrother, Robert Crockett of Alaska. Baumgardner Funeral Home of Crowley handled the arrangements.

LOIS ELIZABETH BROOKINS
1935-2002
Funeral services for Lois Elizabeth Brookins, 66, of Crowley were held Tuesday, March 12 at Baumgardner Chapel, Crowley. Burial was at Crowley Cemetery. Mrs. Brookins died Thursday, March 7, 2002. She was a homemaker. She was born August 25, 1935 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Thomas and Jannie Mitchussen Stapp. She was a member of the Tarrant Street Church of Christ. Mrs. Brookins is survived by her husband, Berry F. Brookins of Crowley; sons, Chris Brookins of Crowley, Greg Brookins and wife, Kerri of Burleson; daughter, Catherine Valentino and husband, Rick of Joshua; brothers, Charles R. Stapp of Lindsay, Oklahoma, Thomas V. Stapp of Dallas; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Baumgardner Funeral Home of Crowley handled the arrangements.

GEORGE E. BRANSOM, JR.
George E. Bransom, Jr., 83, of Burleson passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2002, in Fort Worth. He was a retired Bank President. Funeral services were held Friday, March 15 at First United Methodist Church of Burleson. Burial was at Burleson Memorial Park. George E. Bransom was a lifelong resident of Burleson. He was a pilot of the Flying Fortress Man o' War where he completed 50 combat missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with nine oak leaf clusters. George retired from the Air Force as a captain. He graduated from Texas A&M in 1939 where he played tackle on the Aggie team. George was also very active in several civic and community services of Burleson and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Burleson. Mr. Bransom was preceded in death by his mother, Mabel Bransom; his father, G.E. Bransom, Sr.; and his brother, Bob Bransom. He is survived by his wife, Alice Bransom; sister, Dixie Hurst and husband, Clyde; sister-in-law, Jessie Bransom; daughter, Vivian Coe and husband, Barry; stepchildren, Bob and Judy Holloway, Cathey and Rick Osmon, Gary and Brenda Holloway, Jim and Melonie Holloway; 11 stepgrandchildren; and four stepgreatgrandchildren. Memorials may be sent to the Building Fund at First United Methodist Church of Burleson, 130 East Renfro Street, Burleson, Texas 76028. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.

EARL ALLEN "AL" SEIFERT
1926-2002
Al Seifert, 75, of Burleson passed away Monday, March 11, 2002, in Fort Worth. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 14 at Kingswood United Methodist Church in Burleson. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Mr. Seifert was a Failure Analyst with Vought for 20 years and was a member and trustee of Kingswood United Methodist Church. He was also a Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Jimmie Seifert; son, Mark Seifert and wife, Jan; grandchildren, Jennifer Seifert, Mark and Chelsea Seifert, Austin Fercking and Stefanie Fercking; brother, Bill Seifert; numerous nieces and nephews. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

LOUISE COPELAND
1927-2002
Funeral services for Louise Copeland, 75, of Burleson were held Monday, March 11 at Wiley Funeral Home in Granbury. Burial was at Granbury Cemetery. Mrs. Copeland died Sunday, March 10, 2002, in Fort Worth. She was a collections agent for a mortgage company. She was born January 7, 1927, in Hood County to Virgil and Fern Mizell Williams. She married Mel (Toe) Copeland on March 26, 1945, in Granbury. She had been a Burleson resident since 1967, and was a member of the Burleson Church of Christ. She loved to work in her garden. Mrs. Copeland is survived by her husband, Mel Copeland of Granbury; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Catherine Copeland of San Antonio; daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Bob Holland of Burleson; granddaughters, Cheryll Wilks and husband, Mark, Andrea Short, Carrie Buley and husband, Chris, Lisa Benne and husband, Brian, Leslie Copeland, Lynette Hoerig and husband, Tim; great-grandchildren, Delanie Kidd, Jake Hoerig, Chelsie Bleeker, Treaver Hoerig, Kearsten Hoerig and Austin Buley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nelda and Clyde Holloway of Port O'Connor and Shirley Roberts of Joshua; many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Wiley Funeral Home of Granbury handled the arrangements.

JOYCE BERYL WOOLDRIDGE
1936-2002
Joyce Beryl Wooldridge, 65, of Burleson, a cherished mother and "Mo-Mo", passed away on Friday, March 8, 2002, at a local hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, March 11 at Northside Church of the Nazarene. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth. Mrs. Wooldridge was an area Supervisor for Helping Hands and was a co-founder of the English Wives Club in Kansas City, Missouri. Mrs. Wooldridge was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by son, Paul Wooldridge of Burleson; daughter, Theresa Rush and children, Clayton and Christie Rush of Yukon, Oklahoma; brothers, Roy Maslen of Australia, Tony Maslen of London, England; and an extended family of in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

DURWOOD CREACY
1929-2002
Durwood Creacy, age 73, of Evant died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at his home. Funeral services were held Friday, March 8 at the Gatesville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at the Pearl Cemetery. Mr. Creacy was born February 7, 1929, in Pearl, Texas to the late Orvel Lawson and Mima Keeton Creacy. He was reared and attended school in Pearl and Evant. He served in the Marines from 1945 to 1947. He married Betty Jean Gourley on August 4, 1948. After their marriage they resided in Belton and Salado, moving to Evant in 1954. Mr. Creacy was a retired civil service employee at Ft. Hood with 40 years of service. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a member of Bee House Masonic Lodge in Evant and Past Master of the Belton Masonic Lodge. Mr. Creacy was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Gourley, on April 3, 2001. He is survived by son, Larry Creacy of Burleson; daughter, Sherry Crain and husband, Doug, of Stephenville; grandchildren, Andrea, Brent, Christie, Calandre and Maria; and great-grandchildren, Conner and Maeson. Memorials may be made to the Pearl Community Center or the Pearl Cemetery Association. Gatesville Funeral Home in Gatesville, Texas handled the arrangements.

LINDA CARROL VOEGTLIN
1948-2002
Linda Carrol 'Honey" Voegtlin, 54, of Burleson passed peacefully at her home on March 1, 2002, after a long battle with breast cancer. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Alan Pennington will officiate. Visitation will be Monday, March 4 from 6 pm to 9 pm at the funeral home. Mrs. Voegtlin was born in Fort Worth to J.T. and Rachel Harris on February 24, 1948. She was a longtime resident of Burleson. She and her husband were co-owners of Diagnostic Excellence. She was formerly employed by Associated Medical Arts Laboratories, Huguley Memorial Hospital and the Burleson Star/Star Publications. She had a great love of animals, gardening and was an avid golfer at Mountain Valley Country Club. Mrs. Voegtlin was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by husband, David Voegtlin of Burleson; daughters, Lisa Jordan and Cheryl Lynn Unsworth, both of Burleson; granddaughter, Brook Jordan of Burleson; brothers, J.T. Harris and wife, Patsy, of Joshua and Jerry Harris and wife, Michelle, of Cleburne; and numerous nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research or Community Hospice of Texas. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.

LINDA SEBASTIAN EZELL
1916-2002
Linda Sebastian Ezell passed away Sunday, February 24, 2002, at Park Manor Nursing Home. Linda was born November 21, 1916, to Charles Arthur and Cora Craig Sebastian in McClendon, Rockwall County, Texas. She married Jack Ezell on February 22, 1941. They were longtime members of Tyler Street Methodist Church where they were founding members of the Yeats Sunday School Class. Both Linda and Jack were former Southwestern Bell Telephone employees and lifetime residents of Texas. Mrs. Ezell was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Ezell, on March 2, 1989; two sisters, Ima Stanley of Terrell, Texas, and Winnie Williams of Dallas; two brothers, Belton Sebastian of Rockwall, Texas, and Bill Sebastian of Dallas. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held Monday, February 25 at Laurel Land Funeral Chapel in Dallas. Reverend Ray Truesdell of Tyler Street United Methodist Church officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Lloyd F. Davis, Judge Fite, Ted Dempsey, Bill Sebastian and Lem Ezell. Pallbearers were Don Elder, Darwin Gaines, Cliff Stevens, Jeff Loar and John Ezell. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Dallas handled the arrangements.

BARBARA ANN KING FONG
Barbara Ann King Fong, 61, of Amarillo, Texas died Saturday, February 9, 2002. Memorial services were held Wednesday, February 13 in Amarillo with a private family burial in Liano Cemetery in Amarillo. Mrs. Fong was born and raised in Keene. In 1958 she married Dr. D.J. Fong in Mineral Wells. She graduated from the Northwest Texas Hospital School of Nursing in 1961 and West Texas State University in 1979. She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Jill Allen of Amarillo and Jennifer Burkett of Absecon, New Jersey; son, Jeffrey Don Fong of The Woodlands, Texas; her mother, Mabel McClure King of Keene; two sisters, Hattie Lee Rider of Keene and Sandra McCamon of Springtown; and seven grandchildren.

WILLIAM EDWARD "BILL" PARKINSON, SR.
1922-2001
Graveside services for William Edward "Bill" Parkinson, Sr., 79, of Burleson will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 at Kimball Cemetery in Kopperl, Texas. Mr. Parkinson passed away Sunday, March 3, 2002, in Burleson after a long illness. He was born November 16, 1922, in White Point, Texas. He married Margie Kinsey on May 15, 1954, and was a longtime resident of Odessa and San Angelo before moving to Burleson last year. He was a truck driver for 44 years, retiring from Enterprise Transportation November 16, 1984. Mr. Parkinson was preceded in death by a son, Wade E. Parkinson, Sr., on May 13, 1999. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Margie Parkinson; eight children, Charles Leach of San Angelo, Fran Reid of Burleson, Luther Leach of Grandview, Donald Leach of San Antonio, Sue Leach of Odessa, Adaline Parkinson of Burleson, Dorothy Eudy of Cisco, Sonny Parkinson of Chico; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Vernis Parkinson of Abilene; sisters, Lewellyn Ganoe of Abilene, Grace Ratcliff of Las Vegas, June Tinney of San Angelo; many nieces and nephews. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.

HORACE E. "EDDIE" MARTIN
1933-2002
Horace E. "Eddie" Martin, 68, a Data Processor, and a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, passed away Monday, February 25, 2002, at a local hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 28 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Mr. Martin was a member of the Burleson School Board in the 70's and was the co-founder of the Burleson Boys Club which was started in 1968. He was employed by Texas Electric for 20 years, Ken Davis Industries and Transport Life Insurance. He was also an avid treasure hunter. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry "Jug" Martin; and parents, Horace Halbrooks Martin and Mary Ruth Tims. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Frankie Louise Martin; sons, Howard Martin, Edward Martin, Bart Martin and wife, Wendy, and Carl Martin and wife, Kim; daughter, Rena Martin Gray and husband, Donald; grandchildren, D.J. Gray, Holly and Krystal Gray, Craig Martin, Amy Hurt, Jeremy and Megan Halbrooks, lil Bart and Katie Martin, Jacob and Alex Martin; great-granddaughter, Kayla Gray; brother, Tom Martin; sister, Brenda Jobe; and many nieces, nephews, friends and relatives. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

STACEY LYNN CALVIN CLOPTON
Stacey Lynn Calvin Clopton, 48, died Saturday, February 23, 2002, at Lafayette General Hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana. Mrs. Clopton, the daughter of the late Stacy Calvin and the former Vera F. Harris, was a native of Burleson. She was a loving wife and devoted mother with a strong sense of history. She loved to do family genealogy research. Mrs. Clopton was preceded in death by her father in 1993. She is survived by her husband, Paul Clopton of Lafayette; one son, Bryan Todd Clopton of Lafayette; mother, Vera Calvin of Burleson; one sister, Carol Curlee of Joshua. She is survived by a caring a loving family and many friends who were dear to her heart. A memorial/prayer service was held Sunday, February 24 at Delhomme Funeral Home in Lafayette, Louisiana. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 26 at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves, Texas. Interment was in Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches, Texas. Pallbearers were David Curlee, Greg Curlee, Trevor Hicks, Jacob Gil, Michael Gil and Adrion Burnaman. Louisiana funeral arrangements were under the direction of Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette.

PETE YORK
1929-2002
Funeral services for Pete York, 72, of Keene will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 27 at Mountain Valley Chapel in Burleson. Chaplain Benji Leach will officiate. Burial will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Mr. York died Sunday, February 24, 2002, in Fort Worth. He was born June 16, 1929, in Durham, Oklahoma, to Willie Hobart York and Jessie Elmira Moulton. He had been a resident of Joshua for the past five years, and of Keene two years prior to that. He was formerly from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mr. York was a Baptist and a graduate of Oklahoma State Tech. He enjoyed golf and fishing. He served in the United States Navy for ten years. He retired in 1986 from American Electric Power in Tulsa where he was a fleet foreman. Mr. York is survived by sons, Duane York and wife, Diane, of Keene, Alan York and wife, Pam, of Joshua; daughters, Sherrie Bonner and husband, Fred, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Tammie Rudelis and husband, Glen, of Plano, Christie Lewis and husband, Lance, of Key West, Florida, Lori Harvey of Tulsa, and Patricia Gifford and husband, Shannon, of Tulsa; brothers, Wesley York of Durham, Oklahoma, Carroll York of Union City, California, Donnie York and Phil York, both of Durham, Oklahoma; sisters, Doris Hatley of Miami, Oklahoma, and Edna Hicks of Lodi, California; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.

BESS LAUDERDALE STOUT
1906-2002
Bess Lauderdale Stout, Christian humanist, feminist, liberal Democrat and bird watcher, passed away on February 15, 2002. She was born in Somerville, Texas on May 2, 1906, the youngest child of Allison Nelson Lauderdale and Julia Lynn (Covington) Lauderdale. At the age of 21 she married Charles Gordon Stout in Beaumont, Texas, her home for seventy years. She lost her husband in 1951, her daughter-in-law, Anne Winkler Stout in 1985, and her son, Charles Alison Stout in 1991. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Charles, Lila, Katherine and Robert. Mrs. Stout is survived by her youngest son, Richard Gordon Stout; grandson, Stefan Drouilhet Stout; granddaughter, Allison Claire Stout Turner and her husband, Sean Frederick Turner and their children, Glenn Thomas and Mary Bess. She is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews and their families. Mrs. Stout was a 40 year employee of the Jefferson County tax office, rising to the top of her level. Bess Stout held education in high regard, and to that end saw that her children studied at the finest professional schools available to them. She generously and with self-sacrifice saw to the higher education of her grandchildren. Bess Stout always sought to help those friends of hers who were in need. She enjoyed her years as a resident of Clarewood House in Houston where she had many close friends. The family thanks Dr. Charles Miller, the staff and nurses of Manor Care-Sharpview for the extraordinary kindness and attention to her in the last months of her life. Graveside services will be held in Beaumont, Texas on Saturday, February 23, 2002, at 2:00 p.m. in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Bolivar Land Fund of the Houston Audubon Society at 440 Wilchester Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77079-7199, would greatly honor her memory. Broussard's Mortuary of Beaumont is in charge of arrangements.

JAMES S. DWYER
1921-2002
James S. Dwyer, 81, a retired salesman, died Saturday, February 16, 2002, at his home in Rockwall. Inurnment graveside services are pending at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. James was born February 16, 1921, in New Paris, Ohio and grew up in Indiana. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. Mr. Dwyer is survived by his wife of 55 years, Charlene Nibarger Dwyer; sons, Mark Dwyer of Addison and Rex W. Dwyer of Rockwall; daughter, Susan Reynolds of Crowley; four granddaughters; one grandson; numerous nieces and nephews; sister, Juanita Hunt of Cumming, Georgia; and sister-in-law, Martha Dwyer of Richmond, Indiana. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth is in charge of arrangements.

DAYNA LOUISE HUGHES
1956-2002
Dayna Louise Hughes, age 45, of Austin, passed away February 18, 2002, after an illness of several months. Dayna was born in Fort Worth on August 17, 1956, to Jacqueline and Charles Herndon. She attended Burleson public schools where she was graduated. She resided in Austin for the last fifteen years. She worked for The State of Texas for 15 years, the last ten of which were with the Texas State Lottery. Dayna was a devoted and loving mother to her two children, Carter, 14, and Jacqueline, 12. She was very close to her family and friends. She was known to all around her to be generous and thoughtful. Dayna had an infectious smile and manner that invited trust and love. Dayna was preceded in death in 1982 by her mother, Jacqueline Joyce Herndon. She is survived by her son, Carter Britton Hughes; daughter, Jacqueline Kay Hughes; their father, Britton Hughes, and his parents and Dayna's caregivers, Bob and Kay Hughes; parents, Charles and Pat Herndon; brothers, Elliot (Heidi), David (Noelle) and Nathan (Dawnell); sister Natalie Sciaretta (Kent); and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Tuesday, February 19 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home in Austin. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Austin, 4117 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78759 or First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 70, Granbury, Texas 76048. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, Austin, Texas 78705. 512-452-8811