RAYMOND L. DAY
EVERMAN -- Raymond L. Day, 78, a retired technical sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at a local care center. Graveside service was held at 9 a.m. Friday, June 4 in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Lane A. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Laurel Land Funeral Home. Mr. Day was preceded in death by his wife, Mary G. Day, in 2000. He is survived by sons, Wayne Day and wife, Pamela, of Fort Worth and Roy Day and wife, Janie, of Florida; grandchildren, Jason Day of Fort Worth, Krissie Day of Beaumont and Joni Heller of Georgia; great-grandchild, Dylan Heller of Georgia; sisters, Helen Vellios and husband, George, of California and Mary Lou Saindon and husband, Don, of Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Tita Day of El Paso; brother-in-law, Meredith Allen and wife, Virginia, of Arlington; and several nieces and nephews. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements. (817) 293-1350

H.F. (STUMP) HOALDRIDGE
Burleson - H.F. ( Stump) Hoaldridge, 91, a retired aircraft worker, died Sunday, June 6, 2004, in Fort Worth. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 11 at the Mountain Valley Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Tye Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the home of his son, Hank Hoaldridge, 1255 Oak Grove Road South in Burleson, corner of Oak Grove Road and 1187. Mr. Hoaldridge was a God fearing man who loved his family. He graduated in 1931 from Burleson High and served in the Navy under Admiral Nimitz in WWII. Stump worked in the field as a cotton picker for many years. Stump was preceded in death by his wife, Lela Beatrice Massey Hoaldridge; stepson, Jerry Milner; brothers, Pat and Reagan Hoaldridge; and his dog Festus. He is survived by his wife, Nita Hoaldridge of Burleson; sons, Hank Hoaldridge of Burleson, Ben Hoaldridge of Bowie, Wayne Hoaldridge of Riverdale, Utah; stepson, James Milner; stepdaughter, Judy Woodard; sisters, Mary Katherine Arnold and Zola Burge; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers will be Bill Stillman, Bill Coffee, Scott Milner, Greg Solomon, Charles Tyson, Dan Norman. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements. 817-517-5995

WOODROW LARKIN REPP
Alvarado- Services for Woodrow Larkin Repp, 90, were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 6 at Rosser Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor John Griswell officiated. Burial was in Keene Memorial Park. Visitation was held 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 5 at Rosser Funeral Home. Mr. Repp passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2004, in Fort Worth. He was born June 27, 1913, in Oluski, Oklahoma to Samuel and Fannie Repp. He was a member of Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church. Mr. Repp is survived by his sons, Donald Repp of Baytown and Kenneth Repp of Covington; daughters, Barbara Hancock of Alvarado and Lora Wagner of Denison; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Luella Repp. Condolences may be emailed to the family at rosserfh@swbell.net. Rosser Funeral Home of Cleburne was in charge of arrangements. 817-641-4800

ANGELA ESTES
BURLESON -- Angela Estes, 39, owner and manager of the Smoothie King in Burleson, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 1, 2004. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 3 at The Church At Burleson. Burial was at Hurnville Cemetery in Hurnville, TX. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Burleson. Angela was born April 1, 1965, in Sioux City, Iowa to Ervin and Charlotte McVay Bremmer. She was a member of The Church At Burleson, a faithful believer and follower of Christ, and an inspiration to many. Angela was preceded in death by her mother, a sister, Brenda Bremmer, and a brother, Kevin Bremmer. She is survived by her husband, Rick Estes of Burleson; sons, Shaun Rush, Daniel Rush, Ricky Estes II, Mathew Estes, all of Burleson; daughters, Ashley Rush, Johanna Estes, Meagan Estes, also of Burleson; father, Ervin Bremmer of Council Bluffs, Iowa; sister, Barbara Jungferman and husband, Roger,of Council Bluffs, Iowa; brother, David Bremmer of Burleson; grandsons, Josh and Jacob Estes; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson was in charge of the arrangements. 817-517-5995

Dorothy Louise Williams
Services for Dorothy Louise Williams, 79, of Keene were conducted at 11:00 A.M. Sunday at the Youth Chapel in the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church in Keene with Pastors John Griswell and Joe Ray officiating. Burial was in the Keene Memorial Park. Visitation was from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday at Rosser Funeral Home. Mrs. Williams was born on November 5, 1924 in Maryland to Gilbert and Olive Mosley and passed away Friday, May 28, 2004 at Watauga. She was a member of the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church. She is survived by her sons, Norman Williams of Grapevine and Larry Williams of Fort Worth; daughter: Debi Lee of Royal, Arkansas; sister: LaVerne Taylor of Fort Worth; nephew: Scott Taylor of Springtown; four grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Condolences may be emailed to the family at rosserfh@swbell.net. Rosser Funeral Home of Cleburne was in charge of the arrangements.

TAMELA "TAMI" STEELE
BURLESON -- Tamela "Tami" Steele, 40, loving wife, mother, daughter and sister, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2004. Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at Greenwood Chapel. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tami Steele c/o St. Matthew CP Church, 380 NW Tarrant, Burleson, Texas 76028. Tami was born July 5, 1963, in El Paso. Survivors: Husband, Jeff Steele of Burleson; son, Gabe Steele of Burleson; parents, Jody and Robert G. Price of Fort Worth; brother, Todd Price of Granbury; stepbrothers, Kit Kitchel of Dayton, Ohio and Kyle Kitchel of Vancouver, Wash.; stepsister, Keely Hoyt of Fort Worth; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members and friends. Greenwood Funeral Home, 3100 White Settlement Road (817) 336-0584

TRAVIS MONROE STRENGTH
Burleson - Travis Monroe Strength, 82, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, as well as a retired Bell Helicoptor dispatcher, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2004, at his daughter's home in Rainbow. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 29 in Laurel Land Memorial Chapel of Fort Worth. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Travis was born to the late Roger and Sally Minshew Strength on December 11, 1921, in Milford. He married Thelma Jewel Ray in Hillsboro on February 22, 1947. He retired from Bell Helicoptor after 25 years' service. Travis enjoyed fishing and hunting. He enjoyed traveling on vacations and to Tank Battalion reunions. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Travis was a member of First Baptist Church of Burleson for over 40 years and a member of Burleson Masonic Lodge. He was a family man in many ways that will be missed greatly by all those that knew and loved him. Travis was one who was always there to help someone in need. He was an inspiration to many. Travis was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Sidney Strength. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Strength; son, Randy Strength of Bedford; daughter, Lisa Stewart and husband, Walter "Chip," of Rainbow; grandchildren, Jill Fulgium of Fort Worth and Jordan Stewart of Rainbow; siblings, LaVerne Henson of Fort Worth, Wilma Reed of Everman, James P. Strength of Fort Worth and Jimmie Strength of Burleson; several nieces, nephews and other relatives; and a host of friends. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements. (817) 293-1350

BILLIE DALE MERRYMAN
Billie Dale Merryman was born on September 12, 1935, to Annie Dale and Milford R. Morris in Ben Wheeler, Texas. In 1952, she married the love of her life, Paul L. "Red" Merryman. Together they traveled the world and met many amazing friends. Billie and Red were married 52 years and together raised four loving children. Billie was a longtime resident of Briaroaks, Texas. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church. After retirement, Billie and Red wintered in Weslaco, Texas, their second home. They spent many happy hours attending jam sessions, dances and visiting with many new found friends. Billie passed away on May 24, 2004, surrounded by her family. One of her granddaughters expressed the feelings of all when she said, "Nana came into this world as a daughter. She became a sister, a friend, a wife, a mother, an aunt, a grandmother, a great-grandmother. She left us a fighter to become a guardian angel to watch over us all." Billie is survived by Paul L. "Red" Merryman, loving husband of 52 years. Three sons, Don and wife Penny of Kailua-Kona, HI; Kelly and wife Becky of Niceville, FL; Robin and wife Sabrina of Seguin, TX. One daughter, Melody and husband Bob Carson of Alvarado. Mother, Annie Dale Morris Hamm of Grand Prairie. Seven grandchildren, Mindy and husband Scott Nicola; Melissa and husband Jaime Arrieta; Holly Merryman; Kristen and husband George Fuentes; Lindsey Merryman; Cole and Cody Carson. Three great-grandchildren, Saris and Easton Arrieta and Ryan Nicola. Three siblings, Patricia Papacek; Mickey and wife Regina Morris; Benny and wife Barbara Hamm. Numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday evening May 26 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Laurel Land of Burleson Funeral Home, 201 W. Bufford St., Burleson, TX. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 27, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 100 SW Alsbury, Burleson. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Ann Catholic Church or a charity of your choice.

GAIL BOYD
Mrs. Gail Boyd, 57, formerly of Hillsboro, and a resident of Burleson died Monday, May 17, 2004 in a Fort Worth hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 19 at Edens Funeral Home Chapel in Hillsboro. Reverend Al Crane officiated. Burial was at Hillcrest Garden of Memory near Hillsboro. Mrs. Boyd was born October 15, 1946 in Hillsboro, she was the daughter of Betty Guffy. She grew up and attended schools in Hillsboro. She married Dana Boyd on August 1, 1964 in Hillsboro. Gail loved and enjoyed life and was the proud mother of two sons and four grandchildren. She was an avid sports fan, enjoyed movies and music. She was a Baptist. She is survived by her mother, Betty Guffy of Burleson; her husband, Dana Boyd of Burleson; two sons, Kenneth and Kevin Boyd, both of Burleson; one brother, Mickey Lyn Robertson of Dickinson, Texas; and four grandchildren, Billy Trent Boyd, Kelly Michael Boyd, Ashley Nycole Boyd, and Kayla Boyd. Edens Funeral Home of Hillsboro was in charge of the arrangements.

MS. ORA LEE ALLEN
Ms. Ora Lee Allen, age 77, of Joshua died Sunday, May 16, 2004, at a Fort Worth hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, May 20 at the Gatesville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Bethel Cemetery in Aleman. The family received visitors from 5:00-7:00 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Ms. Allen was born August 7, 1926, to the late Henry and Naomi Brown Hoffman in Hamilton County, Texas. She was raised in Hamilton County and graduated from Evant High School. She was an associate at Foley's Department Store in Fort Worth and managed Radio Shack stores for ten years in Fort Worth. Ms. Allen was a retired appraisal clerk for the Tarrant County Appraisal District. She was an avid country and western fan and enjoyed singing and dancing and traveling. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Ms. Allen was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Elveta Hoherz. She is survived by two daughters, Teresa Duval and husband, Jerry, and Becky Mahan, all of Burleson; three sons, Steve Allen and spouse, Kathy Parks, of Benbrook, Brian Keith Allen, Mike Allen and wife, Mary, of Burleson; two sisters, Janie Brants of Hico and Sharon Walters of Hamilton; 11 grandchildren, Jodi Allen, Chris Duval, Tracy Paskero, Andrea Duval, Jarrett Duval, Karen Rudd, Michael Allen, Matt Allen, Lauren Allen, Kirk Bearden and Colt Bearden; three great-grandchildren, Danae Paskero, Trenton Paskero and Daniel Allen. Memorials may be made to the Bethel Church. Gatesville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (254) 404-2205.

HAROLD W. OTTER
Cleburne- Memorial Services for Harold W. Otter, 84, of Cleburne will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 22 in the youth chapel at the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church in Keene. Pastor Phil Robertson will officiate. Mr. Otter was born on January 15, 1920, to Henry C. and Ida Marie (Lindsay) Otter in Howard, South Dakota. He passed away on May 15, 2004, in Cleburne. Mr. Otter served in the United States Army and was a member of the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church. He married Dorothy Ahlberg on June 3, 1961, in Reno, Nevada. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of Cleburne; son, Dennis Otter of McKinney; daughters, Marsha Cooper of Hico and Cindy Hunt of Cleburne; brother, Gordon Otter of Washington State; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Rosser Funeral Home of Cleburne is in charge of arrangements. 817-641-4800

L. W. "BILL" TEMPLETON
L.W. "Bill" Templeton passed away March 28, 2004, in Orange, California. He was born August 18, 1933, in Greeley, Colorado. A memorial service celebrating the life of "Bill" Templeton was held April 1 at the Saddleback Chapel in Tustin, California. Burial followed in the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California. Bill was a loving and devoted family man and active in his church and in community organizations. He was a member of the Orange Coast SDA Church in Irvine, California. He attended Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska, and had a distinguished 45 year career in sales and marketing of farm equipment. He proudly served his country during the Korean War. After enjoying two years of retirement bliss, Bill had surgery followed by 2 1/2 years of serious complications. Bill was the son-in-law of Edna and Wayne Schisler of Keene, the brother-in-law of Joan and Jack Jenkins of Burleson, uncle of Louie Speyer, Jr. of Burleson and Joni and John Hopps of Arlington. Bill is survived by his wife, Betty Campbell Templeton of San Clemente, California; son, Todd Templeton of San Clemente; daughter Tia Templeton of San Clemente; brothers, Jack and Clarice Templeton of Florida, Skip Templeton of Palm Springs, California; grandchildren, Brittany Templeton and Kyle Templeton of Overland Park, Kansas; nieces and nephews.

NOBIA LEE CARLOCK BRANSOM WHITE
Nobia Lee Carlock Bransom White, 91, died Sunday, May 16, 2004 in Cleburne, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, May 20 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel in Burleson. Visitation is 7-8 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Union Hill Cemetery near Joshua. Nobia White was born April 8, 1913, in the Union Hill Community near Joshua, one of two children born to Lee and Nancy Seals Carlock. She was a lifelong member of the Union Hill Presbyterian Church. She was employed at Joshua High School in the early 1970's and as a home caregiver for many years. Mrs. White was preceded in death by husbands Isaac Bransom and Travis White; son, Leo Bransom; and brother, Hayden Carlock. She is survived by three daughters, Pearline Phillips of Cleburne, Irene Barnes and Debra Harris of Joshua; 10 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; stepson, Paul White of McPherson, Kansas; stepdaughters, Ann Clark of Burleson, Judy Armstrong of Venus and Mary Logan of Fort Worth; nephew, Bob Carlock of Joshua. She also leaves behind numerous extended family members and many many friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Union Hill Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 12, Joshua, Tx 76058. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is handling arrangements.817-517-5995

LINDA NELL HADLEY BARTON
Joshua-- Funeral services for Linda Nell Hadley Barton of Joshua, loving mother and dear friend whose home and heart was always open to everyone, were held on Friday, May 14 at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home Chapel of Cleburne. Pastor Allen Kyle officiated. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Nestor Mondragon, Oscar Mondragon, Scottie Sanders, Tommy Sanders, Jack Sanders and Kenneth Miser. Visitation was from 6-8 pm, Thursday at the funeral home. Linda Nell Barton, 59, a homemaker, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, May 11, 2004. She was born March 28, 1945, in Cleburne, the daughter of Jimmy Hadley and Avonell Swiney Hadley. She married Kenneth Barton on November 28, 1982. He preceded her in death March 28, 1995. She was also preceded in death by her mother, Avonell Hampton, in 1985, and one brother, Bo Hadley. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Cleburne. Mrs. Barton is survived by one sister, Kay Duddington of Cleburne; daughters, Cindy Pope and husband, Michael, of Savoy, Texas, Melinda Miser and husband, Blake, Stacy Shelby and husband, Russell, and Brandy Cryer, all of Joshua; son, Alton Cryer, Jr. of Joshua; grandchildren, Justin, Michael and Kenneth Pope, Kevin Klopner, Kendra Shelby, Dusty and Maralinda Miser; and one great-grandchild, Justin Pope, Jr. The family of Mrs. Barton wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Carlos Japas and the Staff of American Hospice. " These people will always be endeared in our hearts." View obituary & pictures, send condolences & order flowers at: www.cpmfuneralhome.com Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements. 817-645-4311

ELIZABETH JOYCE CROSS HEATH
Elizabeth Joyce Cross Heath, 75, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at a local nursing home. She had a very kind heart and will be sorely missed. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 14 at First United Methodist Church in Burleson. Burial was at Venus Memorial Park in Venus. Visitation was 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Laurel Land of Burleson. Joyce was born on May 28, 1928, in Cooper, the daughter of Wes and Lilly Cross. She was a retired office manager for a local doctor's office. She was a Fort Worth and Burleson resident for most of her life and a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of Burleson. The family would especially like to thank the residents and staff of Southwest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Worth. Joyce received the best of care and made many friends there. You will not be forgotten. Mrs. Heath was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, and a son, Bryan. She is survived by brother, Dr. Ray Cross and wife, Betty, of Corpus Christi; sons, Andy of Fort Worth, Bob and his wife, Roaxann, of Euless; daughter, Ann Olmstead of Burleson; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements. 817-295-5211

CHARLES LESLIE REEVE M.D.
Charles Leslie Reeve M.D., 86, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at his home in Keene, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife Helen Inez Lamberton Reeve. Funeral services are scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 15 at the Keene Seventh Day Adventist Church Chapel. Burial will be at the Keene City Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Dr. Reeve is survived by daughters, Joy Mae Reeve Fish, Charlene Helen Masters, Barbara Rae Eno; sons, Donovan Leslie Reeve, Derral William Reeve, Charles Henry Reeve, O.D., Harold Marion Reeve, Dr. John Warren Reeve; many loving sons and daughters-in-law; loving brothers and sisters-in-law; 29 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorials may be made to the Keene Seventh Day Adventist Elementary School or Lighthouse Christian School in Seguin, Tx C/O Joy Fish, 600 Wedgewood Dr., Keene, Texas 76059. Mountain Valley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 817-517-5995

CLARENCE EUGENE "GENE" ANDERSON
BURLESON -- Clarence Eugene "Gene" Anderson, 81, passed away Friday, May 7, 2004, at a local hospice. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 11 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel of Fort Worth. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Clarence Eugene was born to the late Hume D. and Sarah Padgett-Anderson April 17, 1923, in Duffau. He married his late wife, Iris Martin, November 19, 1949. They were married until her death in 1992. He retired from the Texas Department of Transportation after 25 years. He then worked 13 more years for KXAS Channel 5. He was a member of the Cleburne Masonic Lodge, Fort Worth Scottish Rite, First United Methodist Church of Burleson and Johnson County Crime Stoppers. Mr. Anderson is survived by his daughter, Rhonda Anderson of Burleson; sisters-in-law, Lorene Anderson of San Angelo, Jessie Anderson of Cleburne and Mary Lee Jobes of Burnet; several nieces, nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Burleson, building fund, or a charity of choice. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth was in charge of arrangements. (817) 293-1350

Mollie Jean Birdcreek
Burleson -- Mollie Jean Birdcreek, 75, a homemaker, died Thursday, May 6, 2004 in Fort Worth. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Tye Cemetery. Mollie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard J. Birdcreek. She is survived by her daughters, Faith Elston and husband, Leland, of Rockwall, LaFonda Lynch of Weatherford; son, Stephen Birdcreek of Burleson; grandchildren, Jeremy and Brody Elston and Sky Birdcreek; great-granddaughter, Aricka Fitch; sisters, Jane and Joy; special friends, Mildred Carr and Alice Davis; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of the arrangements. 817 517-5995

CHARLES A. DAVIS
KEENE -- Charles A. Davis, 95, a retired welder, died Friday, April 30, 2004 at a local hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, May 3, 2004 at the Mountain Valley Chapel. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Charles was preceded in death by his daughter, Norma Sue Greenlee. He is survived by his wife, Cordelia R. Davis of Keene; daughter, Charlene A. Thompson of Burleson; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements. 817-517-5995

ALAN FINSTAD
BURLESON -- Alan Finstad, 78, a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, died Friday, April 30, 2004, in Fort Worth. Funeral services were held Monday, May 3 at Burleson Church of Christ. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Allison Alan Finstad was born Aug. 3, 1925, in Cleburne, the son of Allison Andrew and Dewey Anderson Finstad. He married Margie Daniels on June 23, 1946, in Cleburne. Alan served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a member of Burleson Church of Christ. Mr. Finstad was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Marc Finstad. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Margie of Burleson; sons, Steve Finstad and wife, Barbara, of Joshua, Monty Finstad of Burleson, Clinton Finstad of Canyon Lake; grandchildren, Summer, Kayce, Kimberly, Jennifer, Kyle and David; and great-grandson, Hunter. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson was in charge of the arrangements. 817-517-5995

DAVID L. THOMAS
STEPHENVILLE -- David L. Thomas, 68, passed away Friday, April 30, 2004, in Stephenville. Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 4 in Greenwood Chapel. Burial was at Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation was 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home. David Lloyd Thomas was the fifth son born to Joseph Eugene Thomas and Margaret Lester Brantley Thomas on May 7, 1935, in Fort Worth. Mr. Thomas was retired from General Dynamics after 40 years. He built a retirement home in Stephenville with his wife Carol and loved being there, surrounded by the beauty of nature. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 1195. He was a man of few words, but the words he did speak were full of experience and wisdom. He was a very intelligent, proud and strong man. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheryl Lynn Thomas; parents; and a brother, Waldo. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Carol Thomas; daughter, Karen Pfeiffer and husband, Peter; son, Scott and wife, Teresa; Carol's children, Belinda Nugent, Scott Wooten, and wife, Tina; siblings, Joe and wife, Freddie, Edward and wife, Betty, Gene and wife, Mary Ellen, Lorna and husband, Bryan; grandchildren, Jeff and Jon Thomas, Alex and Zachary Coates, Ben and Ava Pfeiffer, Jennifer Wright, Dennis Weber, Chris Nugent, Tony, Mary, Abbey, Emma Wooten; great-granddaughter, Samantha Wright; numerous nieces and nephews; and his furry companion, Penny. Greenwood Funeral Home of Fort Worth was in charge of arrangements. 817-336-0584

MARY "TINY" DE FOOR WOODWARD
Services for Mary Woodward, 75, of Burleson were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 2 at Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Rusk, Texas. Rev. Scott Whitson officiated. Graveside services followed at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Woodward was born April 5, 1929 in Anderson County to John J. and Lillie Mae DeFoor. She passed away April 29, 2004. She was a member of Cross Timber Baptist Church of Burleson. She was a homemaker and assisted her husband, Dr. F. W. Woodward, in his optometric practice in Arlington for many years. Through the years, she was very active in her church and loved the Lord with all her heart. Mrs. Woodward was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. F.W. Woodward; her parents; five brothers; and five sisters. She is survived by her sisters, Zelda Quimby of Rusk and Bobbie Patterson of Jones Creek; children, Darla Speicher of Lufkin, A.J. Funderburk of Lufkin, Wendi Whitehead of Burleson, Gayle Sandifar of Arlington, Gary Woodward of Lufkin; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home of Rusk, Texas was in charge of arrangements. 1-903-683-2222

CHARLES S. SIMMONS
Burleson - Charles S. Simmons, 86, a retired Owner and operator of a local Cab Stand, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2004 at a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Monday, May 3 at Laurel Land of Burleson Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Green Acres Memorial Park in Cleburne. Visitation is 2 to 4 pm Sunday at the funeral home. Charles S. Simmons was a World War II Army veteran with 23 years of devoted service in the military. During his duty in WWII, he received the Purple Heart from injuries suffered while fighting in Italy. He also received other Service Medals. Mr. Simmons attended Burleson Baptist Temple. He loved to hunt and fish. Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by his brother, Fred Ray Simmons; and two sisters, Helen Mobley and Grace Williams. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Lucille Simmons of Burleson; son, Charles S. Simmons, Jr. of North Carolina; daughters, Teresa Billings of Fort Worth and Virginia Teague of South Carolina; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements. 817-295-5211

LARRY SIMPSON
Crowley - Larry Simpson, 65, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at his residence. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 1 at the First Baptist Church of Crowley. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Merkel. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Guardian Funeral Home. Mr. Simpson is survived by his wife, Sallie Simpson; sons, Sam Simpson and Daniel Simpson and wife, Christine; granddaughter, Elizabeth Simpson; mother, Mina Mae Cox and husband, Bobby; brothers, Cecil Simpson and wife, Madeline, Ken Simpson and wife, Beverly, and Bob Simpson and wife, Janice; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Guardian Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements. (817) 293-8477

FRANKIE MAE ACKERMANN
Frankie Mae Ackermann, a resident of Keene since 1974, passed away on April 26, 2004 at the age of 95. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 28 at Keene Cemetery. Interment was at Keene Cemetery. Mrs. Ackermann is survived by her daughter, Evelyn Miller of Keene; son Roger Ackermann and wife, Patsy, of Keene; five grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. The family requests that memorials be made to: Community Hospice of Texas, 1208-B West Henderson, Cleburne, Texas 76033. Martin's Funeral Home of Cleburne was in charge of arrangements. 817-558-3250

JACK THOMAS DALBY
Joshua - Jack Thomas Dalby, 77, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2004, in Cleburne. Funeral services were held at noon Tuesday, April 27 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel of Fort Worth. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Jack Dalby was born to the late Richard Alexander and Oda Lee Jackson Dalby, May 8, 1926, in Fort Worth. He married Peggy Ann McDaniel Nov. 20, 1947, in Fort Worth. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving with the airborne troops during World War II. He was a member of IBEW 55 years. He was also a member of the Burleson Masonic Lodge 649 and was a Moslah Shriner of the Scottish Rite. He was the co-owner of Circuits Inc. for 29 years. Jack lived in Fort Worth until 1961; Santa Maria, Calif., until 1969; Burleson until 1985, and in Joshua until his death. Mr. Dalby was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Douglas, Horace, Howard, Earl and Stanley Dalby; sister, Annie Dalby. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Peggy Ann Dalby; sons, Chip Douglas Dalby and wife, Lana, Rick Thomas Dalby and wife, Shirley, and Martin Lee Dalby and wife, Anna; daughter, Debra Joy Dalby Dow and husband Jack; granddaughters, Laura Michelle Dalby Hudson, Trisha Ann Dalby Gayler, Brandy Diane Dalby, Sherrie Lynn Dalby, Tage Lee Dow Fruth, Rinn Nicole Dow and Teil Aleesa Dow; grandsons, Jay Douglas Dalby, Justin Cade Dalby and Rick Thomas Dalby II; great-granddaughters, Chantel Nicole Dalby, K'la Mishea Hudson and Eve Serene Fruth; great-grandsons, Nathan Wyatt Hudson, Noah Matthew Hudson, Cooper Isaac Fruth, Trevin Matthew Gayler and Caleb Alexander Dalby. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements. (817) 293-1350

BURNIS HAYDEN TUCKER
BURLESON -- Burnis Hayden Tucker, 57, went home suddenly to be with the Lord Saturday, April 24, 2004. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Caddo Cemetery in Joshua. Visitation was from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The family requests that any memorials be made to McKinney Memorial Bible Church Mission Fund, or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Hayden Tucker was born Oct. 3, 1946. He lived in Joshua until 1995 when he married Carolyn Merrywell. They made their home together in Burleson. He was actively involved in the mission program at McKinney Memorial Bible Church and in Bible study fellowship. He was preceded in death by his father, Burnis Tucker, in 1961. Mr. Tucker is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn; son, Jonathon Tucker of Joshua; daughters, Lori Isaacson of Fort Worth, Jennifer Merrywell of Burleson; mother, Elizabeth Tucker Neely of Joshua; brother, Albert Tucker of Jamestown, Tenn.; sister, Donna Gurica of Mansfield; precious grandchildren, Lindsay and Tommy Birk of Burleson. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of the arrangements. (817) 517-5995

ETHAN MONTANA BISCHOPS
JOSHUA --Our little angel, died Friday, April 9, 2004 at a local hospital. Ethan was preceded by his two grandmothers, Doris Gilbert and Johanna Pampiermole. Private graveside services were held Saturday, April 16, at the Caddo Cemetery in Joshua. Ethan is survived by his parents, Daniel and Vickie Bischops; siblings, Joshua Doyal Bischops, Aaron Weldon, David Weldon, Christina and Shawn Drown, Elizabeth and Dave Chas-tain; grandparents, Doyal and Mary Gilbert; great-grandfather, Johan Pam-piermole; and numerous other relatives and friends. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson was in charge of the arrangements. 817-517-5995

DR. GEORGE LYNN PALMER
1928-2004
Dr. George Lynn Palmer passed away April 18, 2004. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on April 21 at the Pawhuska, Oklahoma cemetery. Mr. Palmer was born on November 17, 1928 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, where he was raised and graduated high school. He served in the U.S. Air Force. After graduating from Central State University in Edmond, Oklahoma, George went to dental school at Baylor University Dental School in Dallas, graduating in 1955. He opened his orthodontics practice in Dallas, later moving it to Burleson where he practiced until he retired. He then moved to Garland where he lived until the time of his death. Throughout his life, George had a love for horses. He raised and showed Appaloosa and Quarter horses for over 30 years. He and his family raised and owned World and National champion Appaloosa horses. He was a member of the ApHA and AQHA and the Texas Appaloosa Horse Club. Mr. Palmer was preceded in death by his father, William N. Palmer; mother, Erma Palmer; and grandson, Drake Bradford. He is survived by his son, George W. Palmer of Dallas; three daughters, Gloria Lynn Palmer Bradford of Rowlett, Texas, Michelle Palmer Aduddell of Stratford, Texas, and Georgia Palmer Cartwright of Benbrook; brother, William Palmer of Morrison, Colorado; three grandchildren, Craig Palmer, Megan Palmer, Jasie Jarvis. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Lung Association.

WILLIAM A. (BUCK) ALEXANDER
Keene--Funeral services for William A. (Buck) Alexander, 90, of Keene, were held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, April 18 at the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church, in Keene. Pastor John Griswell and Pastor Benjamin Leach officiated. Burial was at Keene Memorial Park. Visitation was held from 7-9 pm, Saturday at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home, Cleburne. Mr. Alexander, a retired supervisor, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2004, in Cleburne. He was born April 25, 1913, in Bosque County, Texas, the son of Fred and Ola Alexander. He married Lucille McCaughan on August 3, 1935, in Pearsal, Texas. He was recognized as Keene's "Citizen of the Year" in 2003. Mr. Alexander is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lucille Alexander of Keene; one son, Don Alexander and wife, Lorene, of Carmichael, California; two daughters, Glenda Howard and husband, Ray, of Bakersfield, California and Janice Peterson and husband, Arthur, of Rialto, California; one sister, Flora Lindsey of Keene; nine grandchildren, Debbie Anderson, John Alexander, Kristi Glass, Todd Alexander, Doug Tirado, Denise Hart, Diane Howard, Josh Peterson, Shaunna Peterson; and nine great-grandchildren.

NORALEE GUHL
Cleburne - Noralee Guhl, 63, a homemaker, died Thursday, April 15, 2004, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 18 at the Mountain Valley Country Club in Joshua. Noralee Guhl was born August 16, 1940, to Robert Lacey and Carrie Belle Lee Christian. She married Robert Guhl on October 17, 1959, in Fort Worth. She was a resident of Joshua for 28 years, a member of Mountain Valley Country Club for 30 years, and had recently moved to Cleburne. Mrs. Guhl was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Grady Carl Johnson. She is survived by her husband, Robert Jay "Bob" Guhl of Cleburne; sons, Richard Allen Guhl and wife, Terri, of Fort Worth, Russell Guhl and wife, Julie, of Granbury; daughters, Annette Ruth Wynn of Cleburne, Tina Ann Swan of Joshua, Gina Ann Crocker of Joshua; sister, Ellen Ruth Johnson of Fort Worth; brother and sister-in-law, Lewis and Lemmie Guhl of Graham; grandchildren, Courtney Wynn, Chad Wynn and wife, Bryanna, Jordan Swan, Ryann and Bailey Crocker, Cyndal Graves, Robbie, Nicholas and Joshua Guhl; great-grandson, Colby Wynn; and many nieces and nephews. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements. 817-517-5995

BURL D. YOUNGBLOOD
BURLESON -- Burl D. Youngblood, 74, a retired dairy farmer, died Wednesday, April 14, 2004, in Burleson. Graveside service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 17 in Caddo Cemetery, Joshua. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Burl was born February 22, 1930, in Johnson County, the son of Thomas Andrew and Sarah Anice Evans Youngblood. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Burl was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, W.T. and T.C. Youngblood. He is survived by his twin brother, Earl Youngblood of Burleson; sister, Eunice "DD" Irvin and husband, Riley, of Cleburne; sister-in-law, Bernice Youngblood of Burleson; nieces, Deb and Jennifer Cooper, Darlene Hoodie, Shery Monroe, Kay Sharp; nephews, Toby Cooper, Jerry and Ray Irvin, Glen Youngblood; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements. (817) 517-5995

KYLE L. EASLEY
Kyle L. Easley, 86, of Fort Worth, Texas, died Thursday, April 8, 2004. Graveside services were held Saturday, April 10, with Reverend John Dowd officiating. Burial was at Greenacres Memorial Park, Cleburne. Kyle was born September 5, 1917 in Brashear, Texas. He was the owner of Kyle's Auto in Burleson. He also served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; brother, Valker; sisters, Novis and Daphne. Mr. Easley is survived by his wife Patsy of Rendon; son Eric Easley and wife, Barbara, of Houston; daughters, Kathy Raffel and husband, Scott, of Fort Worth, Karen Fergason and husband, Larry, of Burleson; sisters Montene Stephens of Happy, Gravis Hagar of Sulphur Springs, Elwanda Whisenat of Nevada; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Martin's Funeral Home of Cleburne was in charge of the arrangements.

MICHAEL BENEDUM HULL
BURLESON -- Michael Benedum Hull, 65, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away Saturday, March 27, 2004 at a local hospice. A private graveside service was held with burial at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Mike was born to the late, Loran R. and Ella Late Garrett Hull, October 27, 1938 in Bridgeport, West Virginia. He married Nancy Sue Newbrough on August 17, 1963 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Mike was a veteran in the US Marine Corps having served in the Far East. His educational credentials include West Virginia University, where he began his studies in Mechanical Engineering. He continued at Ohio State University and graduated from the University of Akron receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Management. He was a lifetime member of the Delta Tau Delta National Fraternity. Mr. Hull was a research technician for Diamond Shamrock and was a member of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He worked as an Assistant Plant Manager for the Vistron Plastex Corporation and as a Technical Supervisor and Electrical Products Manager for Amoco Chemical Corporation. His family relocated to Texas when he was chosen to fill the position of National Product Manager for Robintech Industries in Fort Worth. It was at Can-Tex Industries where he finished his career in the plastics industry. Mike was a member of Crestmont Baptist Church where he served as chairman of the stewardship committee, Sunday school teacher, and deacon. He worked on many committees within the church including the Together We Build Program. He was a member of the Grand Masonic Lodge of West Virginia - Late Masonic Lodge Number 63 of Bridgeport, West Virginia. Mike was an avid golfer, bowler, and enjoyed baseball, and basketball as well. He often portrayed Santa Claus for company Christmas parties. He was known for his benevolence to others and as Grandpa Benny to his grandson, David. Mr. Hull was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Barbara Hull; and brother, Harry Hull. He is survivors by his wife of 40 years, Nancy Sue Hull of Burleson; children, Michael Woodrow Hull and wife, Sandra, of Fort Worth; Susan Michelle Schwartz and husband, Gregory, of Plano, and Amy Suzanne Hull of Fort Worth; brother, Ervin Hull of West Virginia; grandsons, David Grant Schwartz, and arriving in May, Michael Cordell Hull. Memorials may be made to the Emery J. Lilge Hospice House. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth was in charge of arrangements. (817) 293-1350

MARY FERN HUCKABEE PIPES
BEDFORD -- Mary Fern Huckabee Pipes, 88, went to be with the Lord on Easter morning, April 11, 2004. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 14 at Greenwood Garden Chapel. Burial will be at Laurel Land Cemetery. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Fern was born March 17, 1916, in Fairy. She proudly retired after 35 years as a bank teller for Central Bank & Trust. Upon retiring, she volunteered at Huguley Nursing Home for 10 years. She will be remembered as a fun loving, friendly person who never met a stranger. Fern was preceded in death by her husband, E.M. Pipes; and two brothers, Thomas and Mildean Huckabee. A special thank you to Teacup's House owner, Nidia Wright and her helpers, Maria and Olga. Fern is survived by daughters, Donna Christ and husband, Joe, of Hurst, and Linda Diane McKnight and husband, Douglas, of Watauga; sisters, Willannna Mabe and husband, Delton, of Burleson and Catherine Smith of Haltom City; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Kenneth Wolske of Keller. Memorials may be made to Crestmont Baptist Church, 640 Tarrant Road, Burleson, Texas 76028 or Covenant Hospice Care, 3221 Collinsworth Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Greenwood Funeral Home of Fort Worth is in charge of arrangements. (817) 336-0584

ROBERT EDWARD ROBERTSON
JOSHUA -- Robert Edward Robertson, 89, a retired farmer and employee of Weber Aircraft, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2004 in Alvarado. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 14. Burial was at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Thackerville, Oklahoma. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Burleson. Mr. Robertson, was born February 22, 1915 in Norman, Oklahoma, but resided in Joshua, Texas and was a member of First Baptist Church of Joshua. He formerly was a longtime member of First Baptist of Thackerville, Oklahoma. Mr. Robertson was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Nadine Robertson. He is survived by son, Robert Eldon Robertson and wife, Patricia, of Grandview; daughters, Lanita Christene Mullins and husband, Glen, of Burleson, Linda Nadine Leonard and husband, Kenneth, of Harvey, La., Lanelle Kirkpatrick and husband, Larry, of Castle Rock, Colorado; sister-in-law, Bernice Morgan of Thackerville, Oklahoma; stepbrother, Elmer Walden and wife, Ruth, of Stonewall, OK; nine grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson was in charge of arrangements. (817) 517-5995

PHILIP R. HARRIS
BURLESON -- Philip R. Harris, 79, a retired salesman for Texas Sash and Door in Fort Worth, and school bus driver for the Burleson ISD for many years, died Saturday, April 10, 2004 in Burleson. A graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 12. Burial was at Burleson Memorial Park. Phil was born December 2, 1924 in Burleson the son of Emmett E. and Irene V. Overton Harris. He married Nelda Wallace in 1953 and served his country during WW II in the US Coast Guard. He was a member of the Fort Worth Bird Club, enjoyed flying, and was a member of First Baptist Church in Burleson. He was preceded in death by his wife, in 1993. Phil is survived by his brother, Gene L. Harris and wife, Lois, of Grandview; sister, Jeannette McCrory of Burleson; nephews, Gary McCrory of Burleson, Keith McCrory of Burleson, Roger Harris of Albuquerque, New Mexico; nieces, Paula Quisenberry of Grandview, Donna Gregory of St. Jo. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson was in charge of arrangements. 817-517-5995

BILLY GLEN WAITS, SR.
BURLESON -- Billy Glen Waits Sr., 60, died Monday, April 5, 2004 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel in Burleson. Burial will be at Union Hill Cemetery in Joshua. Billy was born June 21, 1943 in Johnson County, the son of William and Shirley Smith Sudderth Waits. He graduated from Alvarado High School and joined the US Army in 1960. He married Patsy Curlee on March 26, 1967 in Glen Rose. He served in the military police in Fort Benning, Georgia and in Germany. He was Chief of Police for the city of Joshua for many years and was owner operator of Waits Trucking. Billy is survived by his wife of 37 years, Patsy Waits; mother, Shirley Sudderth of Arlington; sons, Billy Glen Waits Jr. and wife, Angie, of Burleson, Rucker Waits and wife, Eva, of San Antonio, Ricky Waits and wife, Pamela, of Joshua, Dusty Waits and wife, Brandy, of Burleson; grandchildren, Cody, Katy, Robby, Riley, Tanner, and Tucker Waits; brother, Mike Sudderth and wife, Lucky, of Bedford; and sister, Mellisa Waits of El Campo. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements. (817) 426-3200

VLASTA LUCK
JOSHUA -- Vlasta Luck, 94, passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side as she had wished on Sunday, April 4, 2004. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 7. Reverend Jerry Clements of Lane Prairie Baptist Church in Joshua will officiate. Burial will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Burleson. Vlasta Luck was born September 23, 1909 in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas and was a resident of Joshua since 1952. Vlasta is remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an active member of the Joshua Lions Club known for her fund-raising with pecan pies. Vlasta, known as "GoGo" to family and friends was a world traveler and had visited almost all the countries of the world during a 25 year span. She was preceded in death by her husband, Evanda Luck. The family would like to express their appreciation to the Community Hospice of Cleburne for their care and compassion for our mother and the Joshua Lions Club for their many kindnesses to her. Vlasta is survived by her three children, Dr. Luther Luck and wife, Ginny, of Sebring, Florida, Mrs. Libby Luck Westman and husband, Ray, of Houston, Randall Luck and wife, Gayle, of Joshua; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Joshua Lions Club or the Community Hospice of Cleburne. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements. (817) 517-5995

JUANITA M. MOORE
BURLESON -- Juanita M. Moore, 85, a retired checker for Bransom's Grocery in Burleson, died Sunday, April 4, 2004 in Fort Worth. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 7 at Alsbury Baptist Church in Burleson. Burial will be at Lane Prairie Cemetery in Joshua. Visitation was 6-8 p.m., Tuesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Juanita was born July 1, 1918 in Johnson County, the daughter of Silas and Carrie Webster Johnson. She married Bennie Moore on September 6, 1934 in Cleburne. He preceded her in death in 1977. She loved her kids, grandkids, and her church. She will be dearly missed. Juanita is survived by son, James Bennie Moore of Burleson; daughters, Andra Henderson and husband, J.R., of Burleson, Sandra Blassingame and husband, Edward, of Cedar Hill; grandchildren, James Scott Henderson of Burleson, Jody Glen Henderson and wife, Tracey, of Joshua, April Polson and husband, Jeff, of Burleson, Charles Lee Steed III and wife, Kim, of Joshua; great-grandchildren, Kylie and Jacob Henderson, Trena Barnett, Whitney and Nicholas Polson, Blake and Kyle Steed. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alsbury Baptist Church Building Fund. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements. (817) 517-5995

DYLAN COLE ROBINSON
BURLESON -- Dylan Cole Robinson, 6, a student at Mound Elementary in Burleson, died Saturday, April 3, 2004 at a Fort Worth hospital. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 6 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at Caddo Cemetery in Joshua. Dylan was born December 29, 1997 in Lubbock, Texas. He is survived by his parents, Trish and Travis Pursell; brother, Tanner Rennels; sister, Hannah Robinson; grandparents, Sherry Nall of Burleson, Larry Nall of Lubbock, Randy and Cheryl Pursell of Lubbock; great-grandfather, Roy "Big Man" Anglin of Hixson, Tennessee; uncles, Erik Nall and Travis Nall of Lubbock. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements. (817) 517-5995

ROBERT EDWARD WILLIAMS
Joshua - Robert Edward Williams, 91, a retired pharmacist, died Sunday, April 4, 2004, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 8 at Mountain Valley Chapel. No visitation is scheduled. Robert Edward Williams was born January 28, 1913, in New Albany, Indiana, the son of David and Julia Sheppard Williams. He served as a chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy from 1941-1945. He was a self-employed pharmacist and retired in 1966. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Stanley Seibenthal. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Mary Williams of Joshua; son, Robert David Williams of Tucson, Arizona; stepsons, David Weatherford and Skip Weatherford, both of Las Vegas; stepdaughter, Sydney Eller and husband, J.D., of Burleson; granddaughter, Kelly Foster and husband, Tommy, of Burleson; great-granddaughters, Mallory Foster and Lydia Weatherford; nephew, Tom Seibenthal of Los Gatos, California; niece, Denise Franklin of Scott's Valley, California. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements. (817)517-5995