STANLEY "PA PA" BASS
1925-2002
Stanley "PaPa" Bass, 77, died Sunday, November 17, 2002, at his home in Arlington. He was the retired founder of Fort Worth Aluminum Foundry, Inc. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20 at the First Baptist Church of Burleson. Burial will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Mr. Bass was a member of the First Baptist Church of Burleson. He was a World War II Navy Veteran. As an active Mason and Shriner, he belonged to the Handley Masonic Lodge #1140, Sunrise Daylight Lodge #1433, Crowley Masonic Lodge #1437, Tranquility Masonic Lodge #2000, Moslah Shrine, Scottish Rite, Handley Chapter and Council, Worth Commandery #19, Tejas Council A.M.D., Handley Chapter Eastern Star #617, Crowley Eastern Star #1125, and the El Texa Grotto. He was past Chairman of the Texas Chapter of the American Foundry Society, past member of the National Board of Directors of the American Foundry Society, past Chairman of the North Texas American Society for Metals, and retired Executive Director of the Texas Cast Metals Association. Stanley was very active in a number of youth organizations in the Handley area of Fort Worth. He was very proud of the fact that his children followed in the family business, and he delighted in his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Lucille Bass in 2000. He is survived by sons, Stan Bass and wife, Jan, of Arlington, and Brian Bass of Rendon; daughter, Eugenia Davies of Saginaw; two sisters, Lillie McAninch of Houston and Lois Southerland of Burleson; five grandchildren, John, Michael, Meagan, and Molly Bass and Elena Davies; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Texas Masonic Retirement Center, 1501 West Division, Arlington, Texas 76012. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

JILLIAN DENISE BULLARD
1982-2002
Jillian Denise Bullard, 20, of Crowley died Sunday, November 17, 2002, at a Fort Worth hospital. She was a Cracker Barrel employee in Burleson. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 22 at The Church at Burleson. Burial will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Burleson. Jill was born September 1, 1982, in Fort Worth to Jerry Don and Lori Michele Herron Bullard. She was a 2001 graduate of Burleson High School and a member of The Church at Burleson and Loving Hearts Ministry. Jill is survived by her daughter, Vadanya Grace; parents, Michele Bullard and Teddy Luttrell, Jerry and Patrice Bullard; brothers, Bret Bullard and Brandon Burgess; sisters, Mallory Bullard and Rachel Burgess; grandparents, J.E. and Glenda Bullard, Don and Ann McDaniel, Betty Smith, and Frankie and Mike Meek; aunts and uncles, Kirk and Kathy Flippo, David and Robyn Bullard, Glen Bullard; cousins, Paul Flippo, Shane Bullard, Whitney Bullard, Rachel Bullard, Megan Bullard, Tyler Bullard and Bryce Cole; sister-in-law, Autumn Bullard; niece, Tatum Bullard; and so many more extended family members and friends. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made at The Bank of Crowley to the benefit of Jillian Bullard. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.

SUGAR BILL MC CLURE
1926-2002
Sugar Bill McClure, 75, of Burleson died Friday, November 15, 2002, at a local hospital. He was a retired 38 year Southwestern Bell employee. Interment was Sunday, November 17 at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro, followed by a memorial service at First Baptist Church in Burleson. Sugar Bill was born December 24, 1926, in Crosbyton, Texas, to Lon Carl and Willie Lee Drake McClure. He married Mary Moore on November 6, 1953, in Hillsboro. He proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Army. Sugar Bill was a member of First Baptist Church in Burleson where he served as a deacon, and also volunteered with the Texas Baptist Men's Association. He served on the Burleson ISD School Board for six years, and was always helping family and friends in time of need. Sugar Bill loved his grandchildren and was very involved in their lives. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and a sister. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary McClure of Burleson; sons, David McClure and wife, Judie, of Itasca, Dennis McClure and wife, Leigh Ann of Cleburne; daughter, Janet Mormon and husband, Danny of Goergetown; sisters, Hazel Batte of Santa Fe, New Mexico, June Crumpton of Hillsboro, Babe Evans of Milford, Jo and Jesse Hampton of Amarillo; grandchildren, Stephenie and Chris Harris of Itasca, Ashley McClure of Arlington, Jake Mormon of Georgetown, Katie McClure of Cleburne, Michelle McClure of Cleburne, Meredith Mormon of Georgetown, Michael McClure of Cleburne. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.

MARGARET E. SPURLOCK
1918-2002
Margaret E. Spurlock, 84, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, died Sunday, November 17, 2002, in Fort Worth. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 20 at First United Methodist Church of Crowley. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Margaret E. Spurlock was born October 11, 1918, in Cash. She retired from TCU Food Services and WT Grant. A resident of Crowley, Margaret was a volunteer at House of Hope and was a monthly luncheon coordinator of Crowley Chamber of Commerce. Margaret is survived by son, Billy George Spurlock and wife, Kay; daughter, Shirley Sims and husband, Don; grandchildren, Frank A. Guzman, Jr. and wife, Linda, Gloria George and husband, Jimmy, Julie Rath and husband, Mark, and Crystal Brittain and husband, Patrick; great-grandchildren, Chastity Roberts, Freddy Noble, Gracie George, Devin Rath, Zack Guzman; brothers, B.J. Spurlock, Dale Spurlock, Bobby Spurlock; sister, Kathryn Haskovec; several nieces and nephews. Greenwood Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

ROBERT EARL WILLIAMS
1938-2002
Robert Earl Williams, 64, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2002, in Fort Worth. He was a retired Maintenance Mechanic for Wildcat Cranes, Inc., and a member of St. Luke Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 21 at Laurel Land of Burleson Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Tye Cemetery of Burleson. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Robert is survived by wife, Ethel Williams of Fort Worth; children, Rick and Jeana Williams of Farmersville, Fred Williams of Greenfield, Massachusetts, Juanita and Clayton Lancaster of Arlington, Robert and Diane Williams of Lewisville, Paul and Katie Williams of Bernardston, Massachusetts, Jennifer and Charles Derning of Northfield, Massachusetts, Melissa and Matt Simon of Burleson, Monica and Mark James of Arlington; two brothers; one sister; 29 grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.

JUANITA MUSE
1927-2002
Juanita Muse, 75, of Fort Worth passed away Monday, November 4, 2002, in Fort Worth. She was a homemaker. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 7 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Mrs. Muse is survived by her husband of 49 years, Herbert E. Muse of Fort Worth; children, Jim Muse and wife, Nancy, of Burleson, and Tim Muse and wife, Patsy, of Fort Worth; sister, Doris Anderson of Tennessee; two grandchildren, Paul and Ryan; three stepgrandchil-dren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Fort Worth Masonic Home. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

PATRICIA ANN GREEN
1933-2002
Funeral services for Patricia Ann Green, 69, of Keene will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 7 at Rosser Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Keene Memorial Park. Pastor Benji Leach will officiate. Mrs. Green passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2002, in Fort Worth. She was born October 21, 1933, in Wewoka, Oklahoma to H.B. Bridwell and Martha Miracle Bridwell. She was a secretary and bookkeeper and a member of the Cleburne Seventh-day Adventist Church. Mrs. Green is survived by her husband, C.A. Green of Keene; sons, Rick Ward and wife, Debbie, of Colorado, Ron Ward and Charles Green, both of Keene, Rick Green and Wayne Green and wife, Shirley, all of Cleburne; daughters, Rhonda Osborne and husband, David, of Nevada and Patty McCann of Cleburne; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Rosser Funeral Home of Cleburne is in charge of arrangements.

T.J. KIMBROW
1929-2002
Funeral services for T.J. (Dick) Kimbrow, 73, of Cleburne will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 1 at Rosser Funeral Home Chapel in Cleburne. A private family burial will be at Keene Memorial Park. Elder Bob Thrower and Elder Terry St. Clair will officiate. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 31 at the funeral home. Mr. Kimbrow passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2002, in Keene. He was born January 29, 1929, to Commie A. Kimbrow and Pearl Oldham Kimbrow. He was a former Vice President at First State Bank of Keene and was also a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Joshua. Mr. Kimbrow is survived by his wife, Katy Kimbrow of Cleburne; sons, Tommy Kimbrow and wife, Sally, of Cleburne, and Ronald Kimbrow and wife, Kerrie, of Cleburne; daughter, Nancy Kimbrow of Cleburne; brother, Dewey Kimbrow of Cleburne; sister, Jane Tidwell of Burleson; and four grandchildren, Laura, Chris, Kaili, and Jared Kimbrow of Cleburne. Mr. Kimbrow was preceded in death by his parents, Commie and Pearl Kimbrow and two brothers, L.T. Kimbrow and Bruce Kimbrow. Memorials may be made to Hour of Prophecy at P.O. Box 1417, Fort Worth, Texas 76101. Rosser Funeral Home of Cleburne is in charge of arrangements.

BRADY RAY BELL
1980-2002
Brady Ray Bell, 21, of Burleson passed away Saturday, October 26, 2002, in Burleson. He was a Computer Technologist. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 30 at St. Matthew Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Burleson. Burial will be at Everman Cemetery. Brady is survived by his father, Ronnie Bell of Burleson; mother, Robin Hardin and stepfather, Doug Hardin, of Burleson; brother, Blake Bell of Saginaw; grandparents, Jerry and Nancy Burns of Burleson and Jean Bell of Fort Worth; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends that meant a great deal to Brady. Memorials may be made to the D.A.R.E. program at the Burleson Police Department. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.

BRIAN DAVID GERSTLE
Brian David Gerstle, age 23, died Saturday, October 19, 2002. He was a Lance Corporal in the U.S. Marines and a member of Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church. Mr. Gerstle is survived by his parents, David and Nettie Gerstle of Ooltewah, Tennessee; sister, Christina Whaley of Cleveland, Tennessee; grandmother, Jean Thomas of Palestine, Texas; and a number of aunts and uncles. Funeral services were held Monday, October 28 at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at Collegedale Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials may be made to the Samaritan Center, Lee Highway, Ooltewah, Tennessee 37363. Heritage Funeral Home of Chattanooga, Tennessee was in charge of arrangements.

IRENE L. KORGAN
1911-2002
Graveside services for Irene L. Korgan, 91, of Cleburne were held Tuesday, October 29 at Keene Memorial Park. Elder Jr. Borg and Pastor Tony Torres officiated. Ms. Korgan passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2002, in Cleburne. She was born June 13, 1911, in Omega, Oklahoma to William Korgan and Rachael Haffner Korgan. She was a retired caregiver who was self-employed. Ms. Korgan was a member of the Cleburne Seventh-day Adventist Church. She is survived by her nieces, Karen Yandell and Naomi Dennis, both of Cleburne, Francine Flemmer of San Antonio and Kathy Price of Oklahoma City; nephews, Ken Korgan, Larry Korgan and Milton Korgan; dear friend, Myrna Winans of Cleburne; sisters-in-law, Ruth Korgan and Viola Korgan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Classen; parents, William Korgan and Rachael Haffner Korgan; brothers, Edwin Korgan and wife, Edith Korgan, Ezra Korgan; and her twin brother, Ivan Korgan. Rosser Funeral Home of Cleburne was in charge of the arrangements.

EULA L. SHAW
1940-2002
Eula L. Shaw, 62, of Burleson died Tuesday, October 29, 2002, at her home. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 31 at Burleson Memorial Chapel in Burleson. Burial will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson. Mrs. Shaw was married August 4, 1956, to Jerry W. Shaw. She was a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry L. Golleher; mother, Katherne Golleher-Rollins; and son, Jerry Lee Shaw. She is survived by her husband, Jerry W. Shaw of Burleson; daughter, Elizabeth Mayfield of Joshua; brother, Paul Golleher of Edgewood, Texas; grandchildren, Anthony Shaw of Fort Worth, Christopher and Shaunna Mayfield of Joshua; stepmother, Doris Golleher of Joshua; and numerous nieces and nephews. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.

JACKY CROWNOVER
1953-2002
Funeral services for Jacky Crownover, 48, of Cleburne were held Saturday, October 19 at the Cleburne Funeral Home Chapel in Cleburne. Mr. Crownover died Wednesday, October 16, 2002, in Cleburne. He was born November 28, 1953, in Fort Worth to Forrest Berry Crownover and Vergie V. Steel Crownover. He married Jolene Melton on December 30, 1976, in Keene. Mr. Crownover was of the Church of Christ faith and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from Gearhart-Owens where he worked in Maintenance. Mr. Crownover is survived by his wife, Jolene Crownover of Cleburne; son, Joshua Crownover and wife, Jennifer, of Fort Hood; mother, Vergie Williams of Boyd; two brothers, Billy Crownover of Shreveport, Louisiana, and Jerry Crownover of Houston; sister, Nelda Wilson of Boyd; two grandchildren, Casta Nichols and Natalee Crownover; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clyde and Lois Melton of Cleburne; and a number of nieces and nephews. Condolences to the family may be e-mailed to www. cleburnefh@funeralhmtx.com Cleburne Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

BOBBY J. ESTES
1939-2002
Funeral services for Bobby J. Estes, 63, of Alvarado,were held Monday, October 21, at the First United Methodist Church in Alvarado. Dr. Shelly Brooks officiated. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery in Alvarado. Pallbearers were Mark Jackson, Scott Jackson, Robert Brake, Donny OBanion, Rodney McBeath and Frank Eason. Mr. Estes passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2002, in Alvarado. He was born January 8, 1939 in Graford, Texas to Joseph Lee Estes and Ollie Cook Estes. Mr. Estes served his country in the United States Air Force. On October 20, 1962, he married Cherrie Thames in Alvarado Mr. Estes was a retired Johnson County Commissioner. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Alvarado and a member of the Alvarado Masonic Lodge. Mr. Estes was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ollie Estes; and one brother, Jackie Estes. He is survived by his wife, Cherrie Thames Estes of Alvarado; son, Barry Estes of Alvarado; daughters, Marli Estes Spears and husband, Stoney, of Burleson and Joni Estes Reynolds and husband, Stacy, of Alvarado; grandchildren, Kristin, Tyler, Carli and Chase. Rosser Funeral Home of Cleburne was in charge of the arrangements.

KATRINA PURSELLEY HAMILTON
1975-2002
Katrina Purselley Hamilton, 26, died Tuesday, October 15, 2002, in a Fort Worth hospital. Graveside services were held Friday, October 18 at Nubbin Ridge Cemetery in Hood County. Katrina was born November 7, 1975, in Fort Worth. She was a member of the Williams Road Baptist Church in Fort Worth. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Sam Watkins, in 1993. Katrina is survived by her mother, Karen Purselley and husband, Kendall, of Granbury; father, Robert Hamilton and wife, Sherry, of Fort Worth; sister, Robyn Hamilton of Fort Worth; brothers, Cash and Justin Purselley, both of Granbury; maternal grandmother, Patsy Watkins of Joshua; paternal grandparents, Bob and Sue Hamilton of Joshua; step-grandparents, Helvin and Christine Purselley;and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorials may be sent to the Cerebral Palsy Foundation, 1555 Merrimac Circle, Fort Worth, Texas 76107.

JAMES W. WILSON
James W. Wilson, 54, of Burleson passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2002, at his home. He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 24 at Kennedale Church of Christ. James was a member of the Kennedale Church of Christ and of the Donor Society. He enjoyed his employment at Ram Steel Company. James was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil Wilson and Icle Woods; sister, Karen Young; grandmother, Cora Nickerson; and grandmother-in-law, Rachel Luther. He is survived by his wife, Jan Wilson; sons, Bud and Annette Wilson, John and Tinnie Wilson; daughters, Janet and Mitch Sturgill and Darla and Jerry, all of Burleson; mother-in-law, Dean Sidebottom; sister, Sandra Wilson of Burleson; grandchildren, Justin, James, Richard, Misty, Jonathan, Chris, Rachel, Megan, Sheldon and Cora, all of Burleson; nephews, Richard and Mike Young, John and Jimmy Pruitt; niece, Peggy Pruitt; and many other extended family members. Guardian Funeral Home of Fort Worth is in charge of arrangements.

MARILYN TAYLOR
1938-2002
Marilyn Taylor, 64, a giving and loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother, passed away Friday, October 11, 2002, at a Fort Worth hospital after a very courageous fight with a long-term illness. A private service for the family was held Monday, October 14 in the Chapel at Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Cleburne. Marilyn was born June 20, 1938, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to the late Edward and Beatrice Vodde. She was a wonderful and giving person and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Marilyn was preceded in death by a son, Ted Taylor, Jr. She is survived by husband of 46 years, Ted Taylor, Sr. of Cleburne; children, Pam Doby and husband, Billy, of Mansfield, Jeff Taylor and wife, Cindy, of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Diane and Justin Doby of Mansfield, Brandon Taylor of Fort Worth; brothers, Dale and Robert Vodde; sisters, Shirley Potaracke, Donna Amundson, Bonita Mannel, Sharon Bion, Linda Vodde and Connie Olson, all of Wisconsin; and a large extended family and many friends. Mid-Cities Funeral Home of Haltom City handled the arrangements.

HAZEL FRANCES "BOBBA" COLLINS
Hazel Frances "Bobba" Collins, 83, of Burleson passed away Thursday, October 10, 2002, in a local hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 13 at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home in Fort Worth/Burleson. Dr. Mike Milburn officiated. Burial was at Glenwood Cemetery in Alvarado. Hazel was born November 10, 1918, in Alvarado. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Burleson. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, James Gilbert Collins, in 1997; and grandson, James Everitt Ogle in 1957. She is survived by daughter, Charlotte Martin and husband, Melvin, of Burleson; grandsons, Randy Ogle and wife, Georgia, of Fort Worth and Sr. Airman Michael Martin and wife, Mica, of Great Falls, Montana; granddaughter, Sue Vickers and husband, Jim, of Nashville, Arkansas; sister, Wynelle Blair of Cottondale, Alabama; sister-in-law, Janie Phillips of Wapanucka, Oklahoma; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Fort Worth/ Burleson handled the arrangements.

HAROLD LE ROY FOSTER, JR.
Harold LeRoy Foster, Jr., 73, of Burleson passed away Sunday, October 13, 2002, in Fort Worth. Mr. Foster was a Technical Publications Writer. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. Mr. Foster is survived by daughters, Kathleen Scheidt, Carolyn Heathcock and Arlene Glass; and son, Norman Wall, Sr. A private funeral service will be held at the Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the Emory J. Lilge hospice house. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Burleson/ Fort Worth was in charge of arrangements.