DALE M. DAVIS
HALTOM CITY -- Dale M. Davis, 47, a medical sales representative, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2004, at home. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 7 at North Richland Hills Baptist Church where he and his wife were married 26 years ago. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Dale was born February 15, 1957, in Fort Worth. He graduated from Burleson High School, where he played in the band. He attended Texas Wesleyan, then was granted a tennis scholarship at Baylor University. He secured his degree from Carolina Christian University in Christian psychology and counseling. Dale was a licensed minister and a member of the Northeast Chamber of Commerce. He served on the zoning board for the city of Haltom City and was a member of Prestonwood Baptist Church of Dallas. Dale is survived by his wife of 26 years, Esse Giles Davis; daughter, Hannah Elizabeth Davis; parents, George M. and Janie Lee George Davis of Burleson; brother, David L. Davis and wife, Marlina, of Haltom City; sister, Kay Lynn Garrison and husband, John, of Burleson; in-laws, Jan and Ramon Giles of Richland Hills; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews; other extended family and a host of friends. Memorials may be sent to the Salvation Army. Mount Olivet Funeral Home of Fort Worth was in charge of arrangements. (817) 831-0511

ROBERT W. "BOB" GUTZMAN
JOSHUA -- Robert W. "Bob" Gutzman, 59, a sales representative in the foundery fabrication industry, died Wednesday, October 6, 2004 in Houston. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 12 at the Charity Lutheran Church in Burleson. Burial was at Greenacres Memorial Park in Cleburne. Visitation was 7-9 p.m. Monday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Robert William Gutzman was born February 6, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to Robert Herman and Helen Floria Gutzman. He married Anna Sue Rogers on December 10, 1983 in Fort Worth. He was a treasured member of Charity Lutheran Church in Burleson where he also served as an Elder. Bob was dearly loved and will be missed by his family and many friends. Bob is survived by his wife, Sue Gutzman of Joshua; father, Robert Herman Gutzman of West Jefferson, Ohio; sister, Barbara Hockenberry and husband, Bob, of West Jefferson, Ohio; sons, Brian Gilley and wife, Charlotte, of Cleburne, Kurt Allen Gutzman and wife, Sadie, of Fairbanks, Alaska, Robert William Gutzman II and wife, Marcie, of Pasadena, California; daughters, Tracey Deann Gilley and husband, Johnny Perez, of Joshua, Shelley Renee Parker and husband, Doug, of Joshua; nine grandchildren; and niece, Emma Hockenberry. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson was in charge of the arrangements. (817) 426-3200

RENA KUHN
Rena Kuhn, 89, a dedicated Christian, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed into eternal life on Thursday, October 7, 2004, in Burleson. She was a former resident of Abilene, having moved to Burleson in 1997. Funeral services were held Monday, October 11 at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith in Abilene. Bob Connel officiated. Burial was at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Rena was born to Vera Virginia (Chandler) and Thomas Felix Blackard on September 17, 1915, in Dunn, Texas. She married Paul Lawrence Kuhn on November 20, 1943, in Crystal City, Texas, and first moved to Abilene in 1983. She was a retired homemaker and a member of Baker Heights Church of Christ in Abilene. Mrs. Kuhn was predeceased by her husband in 1987, and three brothers, including O'Neal Blackard, Weldon Blackard, and an infant brother. She is survived by her son, Don and wife, Marilyn, of Burleson; two grandchildren, Vicki Stone and husband, Shawn, and Trudi Cao and husband, Hai; two great-grandchildren, Mailee Cao and Tamiah Cao; brother, Vernon Blackard of Florida; two sisters, Loree Rossington of Cometa, Tx, and Virginia Scoggins of Uvalde, Tx. Memorials may be made to the Burleson Church of Christ Building Fund in Burleson or Texas Lions Camp for Children in Kerrville, Tx. Elliott-Hamil Funeral Homes of Abilene handled arrangements. 325-677-4355

ALMA HILDA MAY
Cleburne-Memorial services for Alma Hilda May, 101, of Cleburne, will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, October 23 at the Chapel of the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church in Keene. Alma Hilda May, a retired school teacher, was born April 14, 1903 in Leonore, Illlinois, the daughter of Frank and Emma (Jaegle) Lehnhausen. She passed away on October 2, 2004, at her residence in Cleburne. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Mrs. May was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Roy May, and one son, William Roy May. Sis survived by her daughter, Iris N. Mason and husband, John, of Cleburne; daughter-in-law, Doris May, of Florida; six grandchildren, John T. Mason, III, Cynthia Mason Perkins, Cheryl Mason Williams, Robert May, Nancy May Cotta and Michael May; eleven great-grandchildren, J.T. Mason, IV, Ashley Mason, Jamie Sisk, Shawn Perkins, Hillory Williams, Brickner Williams, Sheri May, Stacey Cotta Ross, Chris Cotta, Timothy May and Gregory May;and two great-great-grandchildren, Marcus Burns and Kyla Marie Perkins. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements. 817-645-4311

MARGIE BROWN RUSSELL
Fort Worth - Margie Brown Russell, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and co-owner of Two Bucks Beverages, passed away Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, at the grand age of 91, at a local hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 12 at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home Chapel, Burleson. Burial was at Georges Creek Cemetery, Somervell County. Mrs. Russell and her husband operated the family-owned business of Two Bucks from 1947 to the present. She enjoyed working and was there every day until her 90s, greeting all her patrons and friends. Mrs. Russell was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Buck Russell; sister, Mary Vogt; and brother, Milton Brown. She is survived by sons, Vernon Russell and wife, Mary, Russ Russell and wife, Kay; grandchildren, Cherie Merrell and husband, Jack, Randall Russell, Steven Russell and wife, Shannon, Rusty Russell and wife and Mark Russell and wife; great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Trey, Travis, Brittany, Taylor, Hayden, Hunter and Sydney; faithful pet, Buster; sisters, Kate, Jean, Bonnie; brothers, Buddy and Van; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. For those so choosing, the family suggests memorials to Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield of Burleson.(817) 568-8836

DONALD PRUETT
Donald Pruett, 45, an assembler for Lockheed-Martin, died Monday, October 4, 2004 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 9:00 a.m., Friday, October 8 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel in Burleson. Burial was at 1:00 p.m. at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Grand Prairie. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Donald Lee Pruett was born August 23, 1959 in Spokane, Washington to Charles and Sharon Halterman Pruett. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force during Desert Storm. He enjoyed model airplanes, Nascar, loved his family dearly, and was a member of Alsbury Baptist Church in Burleson. Mr. Pruett is survived by sons, C.D. Pruett and wife, Cheri, of Arlington, Lonnie Pruett of Medical Lake, Washington, Donald Lee Pruett of Burleson; parents, Charles and Sharon Pruett of Burleson; brothers, Earl Pruett and wife, Debbie, of Burleson, Bill Pruett and Deanna of Burleson, Mike Pruett and wife, Tracy, of Burleson; grandchildren, Katlyn, Skye and Justin; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, a nephew and cousins. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements. (817) 426-3200

JEANNETTE A. ESSIG
Jeannette A. Essig, longtime Keene resident, passed away January 28, 2004, in Norman, Arkansas. A memorial service will be held October 8, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in Keene Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel, 301 Pioneer Drive, Keene. Jeannette Essig was born November 13, 1910 in Austin, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul W. Essig. Survivors include Caroline O'Dell; Sharon and Wayne Cuilla; Paul and Karen Essig; grandchildren, Jeanne Mooneyhan, Michael, Mark and Martin Cuilla and Shondalyn and Paul W. Essig III.

ELLIS DICK MAY
Burleson - Ellis Dick May, 80, a retired agent and clerk for the MKT Railroad over 40 years, died Monday, October 4, 2004 in Fort Worth. Funeral services will be at 12 noon Friday, Oct. 8 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel in Burleson. Burial will be at 4:30 at Bells North Cemetery in Bells, Texas. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Ellis Dick May Jr. was born July 24, 1924 in Sherman to Ellis Dick Sr. and Allene Kidd May. He married Clotille Woodson on March 19, 1949 in Bells, Tx. He was a member of the Restoration Church in Burleson and also enjoyed fellowship with his friends at Calvary Baptist Church in Burleson. He loved to read, enjoyed gospel music and playing the harmonica. Mr. May was preceded in death by his wife, Clotille May on June 21, 1996. He is survived by daughters, Kathy Hibert and husband, Gary, of Burleson, Lisa McCulloch and husband, Gary, of Burleson; beloved sister-in-law, Barbara Anderson of Dennison; grandchildren, Amanda and Andrea McCulloch, Eric, Aaron, Lydia and Cory Denson, Leslie Clairmont, Charity Armstrong; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Dakota, Zachary, Isaiah, Myah, and Cameron. Mountain Valley Funeral Home, Burleson/Joshua, is in charge of arrangements. 817-426-3200

RICHARD M. MATTINSON
BURLESON -- Richard M. Mattinson, 63, a retired Funeral Director for Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Burleson, died Sunday, September 26, 2004 at a Fort Worth hospital. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 30 at the First Baptist Church in Burleson. Burial will be at Tye Memorial Cemetery in Burleson. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Richard M. Mattinson was born March 21, 1941 in Fort Worth to Ray Edward and Ruth Stinnett Mattinson. He worked for Soil Conservation Service in Fort Worth and married Mary Ellen Rhoades on July 16, 1965. They moved to Burleson in July of 1968 and he worked for the Burleson Post office as a mail carrier until 1976. He then went to mortuary school to become a funeral director. Richard has unselfishly served the communities of Burleson and Johnson County, as a funeral director, for the past 28 years. He was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church in Burleson. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Les Mattinson. He is survived by his wife, Mary Mattinson of Burleson; sons, Richard R. Mattinson and wife, Brenda, of Crowley, Joel Mattinson and wife, Susie, of Crowley; grandchildren, Riley, Hanna, Gracie, and Drew Mattinson. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements. (817) 426-3200

IDA IRENE JOHNSON HUNT
Ida Irene Johnson Hunt, 86, a homemaker of Burleson, died Thursday September 23, 2004 in Fort Worth. Graveside Service will be at 2:00 pm Sunday, October 3 at Bethesda Cemetery in Burleson. Doyle Bransom and Dr. Craig Vire will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Bethesda Cemetery Association, 6801 CR 803 Burleson, TX 76028, the Burleson Ex-Students Association, P.O. Box 1252 Burleson, TX 76097, or the SPCA Humane Society. Mrs. Hunt was born April 15, 1918 in Denton to T.E. and Minnie Clayton Johnson. She married Farmer V. Hunt on June 15, 1947 in Waxahachie. Mrs. Hunt loved people, loved to talk, read, always had a smile, and was an encouragement to all. She was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church. Mrs. Hunt was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a sister, Nell Adams; and brothers, Nathan, Joe and Pat Johnson. She is survived by a son, Brooks Hunt of San Fransisco, CA.; nieces, Irene Watson of Burleson, Christine Dunn of Burleson, Betty Jackson of Greenville, Joyce Seward of Hugo, OK., Bobbie Kirkegard of Mihce, OK., Charlene Homenick of Corpus Christi; nephew, J.T. Adams of Minko, OK.; special lifelong friends, Francis Johnston, David Scott, Doyle Bransom, and many more friends from the Burleson and Bethesda area. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is handling arrangements. 817-426-3200

PEGGY WILLIAMS
Peggy "Mini" Williams, age 66, of Austin went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 24, 2004. Mini was born December 4, 1937 in Muncie, Indiana. She met and married Roy Williams in Houston. They celebrated 48 years of marriage in July of this year. She had lived in Austin since 1991. Mini devoted and dedicated her life to her family. She is survived by her husband, Roy; her five children, Lynn, Janice, Roy Jr., Lisa and Glen; fourteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; six brothers; three sisters; and numerous family members. On Monday, September 27, 2004 at 7:00 pm we celebrated Mini's life in a Memorial service in the Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel, 3125 N. Lamar, Austin, TX 78705 (512) 452-8811, with Rev. Lonnie Simpson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, P.O. Box 26460, Austin, TX 78755.

MILDRED DODSON KERR
Arlington - Mildred Dodson Kerr, 100, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27 at Forest Hill Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth. Burial will be at Forest Hill Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Visitation is 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday in Greenwood Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Forest Hill Presbyterian Church, 5713 Forest Hill Dr., Fort Worth, Texas 76119. Mildred was born Feb. 8, 1904, in Blum, Texas. She retired from the U.S. Public Health Service as a purchasing agent and was the oldest living member of Forest Hill Presbyterian Church. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Adyth Harley Kerr; and son, Adyth Arthur "Nick" Kerr. She is survived by daughter, Helen Stinson and husband, Clarence, of Arlington; son, Michael Kerr and wife, Sandi, of Montgomery, Ala.; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Kerr of Burleson; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and sister, Opal Renick of Forest Hill. Greenwood Funeral Home of Fort Worth is in charge of arrangements. 817-336-0584

R. DEE CATE
R. Dee Cate, 88, of Burleson passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2004, at his home. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Saturday, September 18 at Bakker Funeral Home in Eastland, Texas. Rev. Lee Rodgers and Rev. Dennis Crecelius officiated. Burial was at Eastland Memorial Cemetery. Visitation was at 6 pm Friday at the funeral home. Mr. Cate was born July 27, 1916, in Fredonia, Mason County, Texas. He married Wilma Clorene Skinner in Eastland County on October 20, 1936. He worked most of his life in the oil fields of west Texas. Some people might remember him as the "Pumpkin Man" who used to sell pumpkins in Burleson in what is now CiCi's Pizza parking lot. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends, but we know he is now in Heaven with his beloved wife, Wilma. Mr. Cate was preceded in death by parents, Noah and Betty Cate; wife, Wilma; two sons, Billy Wayne Cate and Jerry Cate. He is survived by son, Benny Cate and wife, Madeline, of Burleson; son, Jackie Cate and wife, Donna, of Italy, Texas; daughter, Edith Rodgers and husband, Lee, of Alvarado; daughter-in-law, Sherra Cate of Eastland; brothers, J.L. Cate of Eastland, J.R. Cate of Big Springs; sisters, Gwinn Collins of Azle, Billie Dupuy of Snyder; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.

SIBYL FREEMAN RAY
Sibyl Freeman Ray, age 98, of Frisco, Texas passed away September 15, 2004 in Plano, Tx. She was born August 18, 1906 to John Edwin Coffman and Effie Mae Braime in Avery, Tx. She married Charles William Freeman, who preceded her in death in 1959, and married Mina E. Ray in 1962, who also preceded her in death. She worked in the dry cleaning industry, was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church in Frisco, and was adored and loved by her family. Mrs. Ray is survived by her daughter, Charlsey and husband, Doyle Greenlee of Frisco; seven grandchildren, Jimmy Freeman, Dixie Batten, Nancy Echols, Echo Beyer, Jenee Ghoison, Mike York, and Sherri Greenlee; 13 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by husbands, Charles William Freeman and Mina E. Ray; son, John Dolpha Freeman; grandson, Gary Dolpha Freeman; three sisters;four brothers. Funeral Services were held Friday, September 17 at 11:00 am at First United Methodist Church,Frisco,with Pastor David Darnell and Pastor Doug Miller officiating. Interment was at 3:30 pm Friday at the Burleson Cemetery in Burleson, Tx. Visitation was Thursday from 6:30-8:30 pm at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home,Frisco. (971)335-2444. To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit www.tjmfuneral.com.

SHIRLEY LEE CRAWFORD
Services for Shirley Lee Crawford, 69, of Cleburne, were held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 16 at Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. Charles Payne and Mr. Eddy Carrell officiated. Burial was at Brazos Point Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Myer, John Myer, Daniel Myer, Jonathan Ryback, Rex Coplin and Presley Gemboa. Honorary pallbearer was Justin Braswell. Mrs. Crawford passed away Monday, September 13, 2004 in Cleburne. She was born August 23, 1935 in Griffith Switch, Texas to George and Ruby Holmes Lee. She married Phirman "P.J." Crawford on October 4, 1950 in Cleburne. Mrs. Crawford was a seamstress for Walls Industry and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Shirley Crawford is survived by husband, P.J. Crawford of Cleburne; son, Keyo Crawford & wife, Cathy, of Cleburne; two daughters, Tanya Crawford of Cleburne and Bambie Trotty of Ft. Worth; daughter-in-law, Leitha Crawford of Burleson; sister, Joyce Myers of Joshua; 16 grandchildren, Winter, Jeanie, Cody, Kevin, Amanda, Alicia, Rodney, Jarrod, Rebecca, Judy, Holly, Courtney, Rosie, Catie, Edwardo and Joseph; six great-grandchildren, Addie, Tyree, Jalynn, Nathan, Savahana and Carmela; loving friends, Kyle Braswell, Barb Kimbrell and Doc & Loyd Anderson; a number of nieces, nephews and loving friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Joey Crawford on July 3, 2004, and loving friend, Jim Kimbrell on July 4, 2004. Cleburne Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 817-648-0522

THELMA "GRANNY" DANIELS
Burleson -Thelma Murphy Daniels, 91, passed away September 11, 2004 at a local care facility. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 15 at Emerald Hills Memorial Chapel. Visitation was 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Interment will be at Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Mrs. Daniels was preceded in death by her husband, Jewel; and two children, "Sonny" Daniels and Bobbie Gilmore. She is survived by Ronnie Daniels of Burleson, Jimmy Daniels and wife, Kay, of Alice, Texas; grandchildren, Ben Paul Gilmore of Everman, Kevin Daniels of Dallas, Marla Kelly, Dana and Dray Morton of Burleson, Peri Duncan of Plano, John Daniels, Kaylyn and Paul Manuel, Jeff Daniels and wife, Sharon, all of Alice; nine great-grandchildren; four brothers, Pete, Ben, Dick, and Fred; and many loving friends. Emerald Hills Funeral Home of Kennedale is in charge of arrangements. 817-572-1681

JAMES RUEL ENGLAND
FORT WORTH -- James Ruel England, 66, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, in Fort Worth. Funeral services were at noon Tuesday, Sept. 14 at Sagamore Hill Baptist Church. Burial was at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park. Visitation was 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association or the Tom Landry Center for Sports Medicine, 411 N. Washington St., Dallas 75246. James Ruel England was born May 17, 1938, in Fort Worth. He graduated in 1956 from Polytechnic High School, where he was a football letterman. He graduated in 1960 from Texas Christian University with a bachelor of science in commerce. Two additional years of post-graduate work in accounting were completed at TCU. James began his U.S. Army service with basic training at Fort Leonard Wood in Rolla, Mo. He was then selected to serve on the general staff at Fifth Army Headquarters, Chicago, Ill. James married Charlotte Jane Wright on Feb. 10, 1961, at Sagamore Baptist Church and was an active member of Zig Ziegler's Auditorium Bible Study Class at First Baptist Church, Dallas, until Mr. Ziegler's retirement. James was a member of Sagamore Hill Baptist Church from his youth through adulthood, when longtime family friend, Dr. W. Fred Swank, was pastor. He was also an active member of South Burleson Baptist Church. James R. England was the water office manager and data processing manager for the city of Arlington from 1962-67. From 1967-70, he was the director of data processing for Fort Worth ISD and data processing project leader for the city of Fort Worth from 1970-1973. From 1973-1976, he was the land buyer for Harris Corporation and received his real estate brokerage license in 1974. He was city manager of Burleson and was selected as the first director of finance at The Colony Municipal Utility District in 1979. During 1986, the Colony Municipal Utility District merged with The Colony. At that time, James was appointed director of finance for The Colony. During his tenure at The Colony, he received several national finance awards from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. These special financial awards were for excellence in financial reporting and budget presentation. James England was awarded the Certified Governmental Finance Officer Designation Number 49 by the Texas Government Finance Officers Association. He retired in 1994 with 15 years of service at The Colony. Since 1994, he had managed his personal investments. Mr. England researched his family history at the Virginia Historical Society and the State Library of Virginia in Richmond. He was a direct descendant of John England, a Revolutionary War soldier, who was with George Washington at the Battle of Yorktown. He was a guard who transported Lord Cornwallis to the prison in Warrenton, Va., after his surrender on Yorktown battlefield. A bronze marker from the United States War Department marks John England's grave in England Valley near Clinchport, Va. James England was an active member of the Civil War Roundtable of Texas, a group that studies the War Between the States. He attended many local, regional and national conferences on the Civil War along with visiting many battlefield sites across the Southern states. He was an avid hiker and walker. For over 30 years, he completed 10K hikes throughout the Metroplex with local walking clubs. James loved the Fort Worth Rodeo and attended the annual event for 60 consecutive years. Mr. England was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth McClain England, and his father, Ruel William "Rue" England. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Charlotte Jane England, Burleson; sons, James Ruel England Jr., Burleson and Bryan Ashley England and his wife, Kimberli Ann; grandchildren, Carson James and Camryn Marlew England, all of Columbia, Mo.; his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe F. Wright, Hillsboro; brother-in-law, Dean Wright, Whitney; aunts, Dea Joiner and Fay Yates, all of Dallas; several cousins; and his beloved dog, Cody, who was his constant companion throughout his illness. Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements. 817-336-0345

W.B. "Bill" MAY
Alvarado -- W.B. "Bill" May, 74, a retired Army Staff Sgt., passed away Friday, September 10, 2004 at his home. Funeral services were held at 2 pm, Tuesday, September 15 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel of Fort Worth. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation was 6-8 pm, Monday at the funeral home. W.B. was born to the late, Joseph Franklin and Wardell Wood May, October 9, 1929 in Ambrose, Texas. He was a witty man who adored his children and grandchildren. W.B. will be missed greatly by all those that knew and loved him. W.B. is survived by his beloved wife, Martha May of Alvarado; children, Jacqueline Chastain and husband, Michael, of Cleburne, Alan May and wife, Cindy, of Cordell, OK, Joanne Simpson and husband, Larry, of Cleburne, Gary Davis and wife, Sherry, of Alvarado, Teresa Ward and husband, Tim, of Alvarado, Jennifer Wright and husband, Aaron, of Burkburnett, and Justin Davis of Alvarado; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three siblings. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled arrangements. 817-293-1350

PAULINA J. WEYENBERG
Alvarado ­ Services for Paulina J. Weyenberg, 72, were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 at the Alvarado Seventh-day Adventist Church. Burial was at Keene Memorial Park. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Rosser Funeral Home. Paulina went to sleep in the Lord on Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, in Alvarado. She was born July 5, 1932, to Jack Robert Lockridge and Opal Harmon Lockridge in Louisville, Kentucky. She married Cleve Weyenberg on Sept. 9, 1948, in Jefferson, Indiana. Their 56 years of marriage brought them together as one. Paulina and her husband co-owned and operated, with their son, Cleve Jr., Tex Tech Environmental, Inc. in Burleson, for almost 30 years. Paulina was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Alvarado. She spent her life serving the Lord and following his path. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her smile and cheerfulness will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Paulina is survived by her husband, Cleve Weyenberg of Alvarado; sons, Bruce Weyenberg and wife, Diane, of Jefferson City, Missouri and Cleve Weyenberg, Jr. and wife, Connie, of Burleson; daughters, Janice Shelley and husband, Keith, of Burleson and Paula Mohan and husband, Bruce, of Waco; brothers, Leslie Lockridge and wife, JoAnn, of Tennessee and Donald Lockridge and wife, Sandy, of California; sister, Beverly Summit and husband, A.D., of Indiana; sister-in-law, Kathryn Stephens of Illinois; brother-in-laws, Dan Weyenberg and wife, Phoebe, of Waco and Tom Weyenberg and wife, Karen, of Oregon; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. Paulina was preceded in death by her parents and one infant daughter. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in her name to the Alvarado Seventh-day Adventist Church. Rosser Funeral Home of Cleburne was in charge of arangements. 817-641-4800

REBECCA WOLF
STAMFORD- Rebecca "Becky" Wolf, 48, passed away Monday, September 13, 2004, in an Abilene hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 16 at First Baptist Church, Stamford, with the Revs. Calvin Gray and Joe Walton officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home. Becky was born June 9, 1956, in Fort Worth, the daughter of the late Homer Pricey and Ruth Elaine Stone Weatherly. She married Michael George Wolf on June 14, 1974, in Fort Worth. Becky was an LVN and worked for Sagebrush Living Center in Stamford. She was a longtime resident of Stamford and was a Baptist. Preceding her in death were her parents, Homer Weatherly and Ruth Elaine Cochran; two sisters, Shirley Ann and Roxanna Weatherly; and a great aunt, Mae Belle Astin. Surviving Becky are two daughters, Angela Wolf of Abilene and Brandy Wolf of Stamford; brother and sister-in-law, Homer and Cinda Weatherly of Crowley; uncle, Roy Stone of Plano; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and her loving dog, Prissy. Memorials may be sent to American Cancer Society, Jones Co. Unit, P.O. Box 173, Stamford, Texas 79553 Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home of Stamford, Texas is in charge of arrangements. (325) 773-3311

HELEN LUCILLE SHEASLEY ROBSON HINDS
Burleson--Helen Lucille Sheasley Robson Hinds, 88, a Burleson resident for fifty years, died on August 30, 2004. Visitation was Friday, September 3 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 4, 2004 in the chapel at Laurel Land of Burleson followed by Interment at Burleson Memorial Park. Helen was born to Sarah and Howard Sheasley on April 19, 1916 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She married Paul Gerald Robson on September 2, 1940. They had two sons, Clifford Pierce in 1942 and Donald Ray in 1947. They lived on a farm in Stoneboro, Pennsylvania until they moved to Burleson in 1954 when Paul's company was relocated to Fort Worth. They were active in school and church activities until Paul died on September 4, 1975. She later married Leonard Hinds on August 26, 1977. Leonard and Helen spent many happy years traveling in the Burleson and Harlengen areas, performing volunteer work and enjoying their children and grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Robson and her granddaughter Denise Robson. She is survived by her husband, Leonard, of Burleson; sons, Clifford Robson and wife, Latrece, of Oregon, Wisconsin, Don Robson and wife, Kathy, of Woodinville, Washington; daughter, Sue Renfro and husband, David, of Burleson; son Kenneth Hinds and wife, Denise, of Hico; eight grandchildren, Laura (Josh) Johnson, Travis, Paul and Daniel Robson, Lori Renfro, Alisa (Ryan) Mendenhall, Jinna Robson, Becky Roddy; six great-grandchildren, Sierra and Emma Johnson, Hanna and Aubrey Mendenhall, Kali and Xan Roddy. She is also survived by her sister Ruth (Clifford) Lytle of Warren, Ohio; many nieces and nephews and countless friends. Helen loved her family and will be dearly missed. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson was in charge of the arrangements.

RAYMOND HENRY BOY
BURLESON -- Raymond Henry Boy, 61, Owner of Boyco Spring Corp., went to his Heavenly reward Friday, August 27, 2004. Memorial services will be held at 11 am, Saturday, September 11 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel of Burleson. Raymond enjoyed his business in Burleson, as well as his hobbies including using the computer, radio controlled airplanes, and model car collections. Raymond had a very optimistic attitude and liked making people laugh. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, where he attended for many years. He will be missed greatly. Raymond is survived by son, Keith Boy; and grandsons, Joseph Boy and Michael Boy, all of Livingston; sister, Valerie Rowe; niece, Jeanette Vest; stepchildren, Mark Pinksa, Melinda Hampton and husband, Dan, Terry Kennedy, Stephanie Wright and husband, Mike, Mike Pinksa and wife, Lynda; and numerous stepgrandchildren. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements. (817) 295-5211

HALLIE MAE DUNN
ALVARADO -- Hallie Mae Dunn, 101, a homemaker, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2004, in Alvarado. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 28 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. Hallie was born January 31, 1903, in Paris, Texas, to the late John Wesley and Alice Lou Dockery-Carpenter. Hallie was known as "Grandma" to everyone. She was an avid reader, enjoyed watching TV and had a sweet tooth. Hallie was a feisty lady who loved children. She will be greatly missed. She was a member of Timberline Baptist Church for many years. Hallie is survived by son, Thomas E. Dunn; sister, Edna Gilliam; grandchildren, Belinda Roberts, Randy Dunn, Charles Dunn, Lloyd Dunn, Kendle Edwards, Debbie Steele, Robert Dunn, Cyndi Dunn, Kenneth C. Stapleton and Michael Dunn; 14 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and a large extended family of nieces and nephews. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth was in charge of arrangements. (817) 293-1350

LORRAINE BACK
Burleson -- Lorraine Back, 72, of Burleson passed away Sunday, August 22, 2004 at her residence. A graveside service was held Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at Emerald Hills in Kennedale. Brother Wilbur Stanley officiated. Lorraine was born in Oklahoma on October 11, 1931. She married Walter Back July 16, 1955 in Fort Worth. The couple moved to Burleson in 1974. Lorraine enjoyed planting flowers and crocheting. Her passion in life was her volunteer work with the Harvest House of Burleson where she spent many hours. She was a longtime member of the First Assembly of God in Joshua and was a volunteer for the Harvest House of Burleson for over eight years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Back in August of 1992. Mrs. Back is survived by her daughter, Linda Conner and fiance, Terry Rosenbusch, of Burleson; brother, Donald Morgan and wife, Ann, of Oklahoma; niece, Barbara Ogle and husband, Wesley, of Kentucky; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family requests that all memorials and donations be made to Harvest House, 349 NW Renfro, Burleson, Texas 76028.

JOHN "BULLDOG" KING
BURLESON -- John C. "Bulldog" King, 76, a retired Coach, died Saturday, August 21, 2004 in Fort Worth. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at the St. Matthew Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Burleson. Burial was at Burleson Memorial Park. Mr. King is survived by his wife, Jean King of Burleson; sons, John Bruce King of Burleson, Rock King of Van Alstyne; daughters, Deborah Jean Timbes of McKinney, Rebecca Lynne Branden-berger of Burleson, Cynthia Ann Brown of Collinsville; sister, Sally Son of Tuscon, Arizona; brother, Milam M. King Jr. of Norman, Oklahoma; 18 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson was in charge of the arrangements. 817-426-3200

CHARLES ROBERT CRAIG
Cleburne--Private funeral services for Charles Robert Craig, 90, of Cleburne were held on Wednesday, August 18, 2004, with burial in Keene Memorial Park. Charles Robert Craig, a retired Minister, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2004, in Keene. He was born August 26, 1913, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Charles and Bessie (Hopkins) Craig. Mr. Craig was preceded in death by wives, Helen Craig and Ethel Craig, the mother of his children. He is survived by son, David Craig, of North Carolina; daughters, Donna Guerrero, of Keene and Cynthia Foster, of Brighton, Colorado and son, Carlos Craig, of Keene; ten grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. Memorials may be made to the Keene Adventist Elementary School. View obituary and pictures, send condolences and order flowers @ www. cpmfuneralhome.com Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements. 817-645-4311

HANNAH FAYE WELTON
Hannah Faye (Hughes) Welton passed away on August 16, 2004, after a long battle with leukemia. She was 24 years old. Hannah was a native of Burleson and graduated from Burleson High School. She was a loving wife, mother and daughter and will be missed very much. Hannah is survived by her husband of seven and a half years, Jason Welton; daughter, Haley; and son, Jacob. Other family survivors include her father and stepmother, John and Maunakea Hughes; mother, Priscilla Irvin; sisters, Belinda Alcon, Sarah Johnson and Krista Bailey; grandparents, Edward and Sue Hughes; and many other family members. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until noon on Thursday, August 19 at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home in Burleson. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 4:00 p.m. at Boulevard Baptist Church in Burleson. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.

JERRY WAYNE NELSON, SR.
FORT WORTH -- Jerry Wayne Nelson Sr., 64, an employee of the Mansfield ISD., received the ultimate healing and was taken home to be with the Lord and Savior, Sunday, August 15, 2004 in Fort Worth. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 19 at The Church At Burleson. Visitation is 6-9 p.m., Wednesday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home in Burleson. Jerry Wayne Nelson Sr. was born March 19, 1940 in Slayton, Texas to Calvin and Ivorie Meeks Nelson. He married Joyce Ward on March 4, 1957 in Fort Worth. He was a member of The Church At Burleson where he served as a deacon and was a member of the prayer team, the greeters ministry, and many other ministries. He loved his family, his church, and all of God's people. Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by his father, Calvin Nelson and his stepfather, James Whittle. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Nelson of Fort Worth; sons, Joseph Wayne Nelson of Fort Worth, Jerry Wayne Nelson Jr., and wife, Sherrill, of Cleburne; daughters, Cynthia Ann Denman and husband, Stan, of Fort Worth, Sondra Pendergras and husband, Tom, of Burleson; mother, Ivorie Whittle of Arlington; brother, Jimmy Nelson of Arlington; sisters, Linda Key of North Richland Hills, Kay Lawrence of College Station; grandchildren, Jarod, KaLynn, and Landon Denman, Autumn and Aubrey Pendergras, Jacob and Joshua Nelson; many nieces, nephews, cousins; and many other family members and numerous friends. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements. 817-426-3200

NONA DEE BOSWELL
Arlington -- Nona Dee Boswell, 82, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2004 in Arlington, Texas. Funeral service was held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 14, 2004 at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel. Ms. Boswell was a member of Eastern Star and after retiring from Worth Food Mart, she opened her own store, H&M Grocery in Burleson. She is survived by her sons, Tommy C. Tucker and Johnny B. Tucker both of Arlington; daughters, Dee Anna Boswell and Brynda Hurr both of Lake Whitney; grandchildren, Trey Tucker, Nancy Tucker, Perry Mahanay, Nichole Robinson, Wayne Collins, Martha Mahanay, Aaron Cobb, Jason Mahanay, Amanda Schults and Ashlee Collins; other survivors, Arlene Pollock, Gloria Crisp, Eddie Pollock and Bobbie Pollock. Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel in Fort Worth was in charge of the arrangements.

JUDY COLE
BURLESON -- Judy Cole, 84, a retired professional wing rider, died Monday, August 9, 2004 at her residence. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 13 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel in Burleson. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Visitation was 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Judy was born August 28, 1919 in Burlington, Iowa to George and Eda Warth Hippe. She married Duane Cole on November 22, 1937 in San Bernardino, California. She was a professional wing rider with her husband, traveling all over the world with the Cole Brothers Air Show. She was the greatest mother and grandmother. Judy was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Duane Cole on February 3, 2004; a son, Rolla Cole in 1963; and a grandson, Timothy Twaddle in 1993. She is survived by son, John Cole of San Francisco, California; daughter, Karen Allard and husband, Charles, of Burleson; brother, Kenneth Hippe of Albuquerque, New Mexico; granddaughter, Julie Williams and husband, Dennis, of Carlsbad, New Mexico; great-grandchildren, Nicole Martin and Alexandra Martin, also of Carlsbad, New Mexico. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled arrangements. 817-426-3200

REUBEN REITER
Valley View - Services for Reuben Reiter, 83, of Valley View are set for 10 a.m. Friday, August 13 at the Era Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Kilgore and Elder Robert Ryder officiating. Burial will follow in Era Cemetery under the direction of the Clement Keel Funeral Home of Gainesville. Mr. Reiter passed away on Monday, August 9, 2004, at Gainesville Memorial Hospital. He was born in Hutto, Texas (near Taylor) on October 6, 1920, the fifth of 15 children to Carl and Olga (Belz) Reiter. His family moved when he was 9 years old to the Era community. He grew up working hard on the farm with his family. He began his education at the Bermuda School House located on the family farm, and later finished at the Era Public School. He served in the army 3 years during World War II. He was a member of 120th Station Hospital. On April 13, 1946, he married Maxine Henley, making their home in the Era community. Reuben loved to farm, garden, ranch, and visit with his neighbors. His love for farming showed when he received an award for Outstanding Conservationist Farmer in 1966. With cotton being one of the main commodities in his farming operation, Reuben enjoyed the title Cotton King of Cooke County by bringing in the first bail of cotton in 1968 for the fifth time in six years. An active member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Gainesville, Reuben was involved in various offices in the church. He was a caring husband, father, grandfather, and neighbor. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. Survivors include his wife Maxine Reiter of Era; his two sons and daughters-in-laws, Eugene and Marsha Reiter of Valley View and Randy and Paula Reiter of Era; daughter-in-law, Juanita Reiter of Era; six grandchildren, Gary Reiter of Fort Worth, Shirley Easley of Burleson, Todd Reiter of Era, Kerri Hitt of Madisonville, Kentucky, Chad Reiter of Corpus Christi, and Carl Reiter of Valley View; four great-grandchildren, Justin and Chris Reiter and Katie and Chaz Easley; brother and sisters and their spouses, Leonard and Jan Reiter of Arlington, Minnie Skidgel of Prairie City, Oregon, Doris Sadau of Keene, Lillie and Maynard Erwin of Cleburne, Mildred and Frank Willis of Keene, Mary Ann and Richard Brown of Cleburne; and many nieces and nephews. Reuben was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Danny and Carroll Reiter; an infant granddaughter, Chelsea Reiter; four brothers, Rudolph, Manuel, Lewis, and Marvin; four sisters, Frieda Gensler, Elizabeth Massey, Betty Halsted, and Ann Young. Memorial contributions may be made to Gainesville Seventh-day Adventist Church, P.O. Box 756, Gainesville, TX 76240.

LINDA RUTH PATTERSON
JOSHUA -- Linda Ruth Patterson, 54, also known as "Gangy" to her grandchildren, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2004 in Burleson. Funeral services will be at 2 pm, Thursday, August 12 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel of Fort Worth. Burial will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation is 6-8 pm, Wednesday at the funeral home. Linda was born March 14, 1950 in Dallas. She was self-employed in the cleaning industry. Linda married James (Jimmy) Patterson in Oklahoma on February 25, 1971. Her family was the most important part of her life. She was the backbone of her family, the one who kept them all together. Linda's grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was a lady who will be missed greatly. She and Jimmy enjoyed riding motorcycles together and spending time with their family and friends. She could walk into any room and light it up immediately. Her smile will be remembered always, as will her great sense of humor. Linda was always a happy person who helped others all the time, always putting them before herself. She was an avid reader; her favorite author was Stephen King. She collected antique chickens and decorated her kitchen with her finds. Linda is survived by her husband of 33 years, Jimmy Patterson of Joshua; daughters, Leasa Fox and husband, Robby, of Cleburne, Angie Dawn Jackson of Benbrook, Brandy Lynn Ward of Benbrook; grandchildren, Mason Lane Jackson, Morgan Lynn Jackson, Caden Zane Ward, Mark Auston Fox; parents, Thurman and Pat Hearn of Gilmer, Dorothy and Tom Sanquinet of Gladewater; sisters, Beverly Hamilton, Donna Specht and husband, Gene, Paula Burgi and husband, Harvey, Faye Hall and husband, Charlie, Gay Mazey and husband Doug; brother, Thurman Sydney Hearn; brother-in-law, Stanley Patterson; sister-in-law, Sharon Dowling and husband, Joe; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled arrangements. 817-293-1350

DILLON LEE HATFIELD
Services for Dillan Lee Hatfield, 7, of Keene, were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 2, at the Cleburne Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Dillan passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2004 in Cleburne. He was born June 4, 1997 in Fort Worth to Dorsey Eileen Hatfield. Dillan Lee Hatfield is survived by his mother, Dorsey Eileen Hatfield. Cleburne Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements. 817-648-0522

NEWTON WARREN BRANSOM
Newton Warren Bransom, 93, of Burleson, a retired owner of Warrens Department Store in Coldwater, Kansas, died July 27, 2004, in Fort Worth. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday July 30 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel in Burleson. Visitation was Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Burial was at Prairie Springs Cemetery in Burleson. Warren was born March 14, 1911, in Burleson the fourth son of James Allen and Mary "Mollie" Jenkins Bransom. He married Thelma Mozelle Carter on November 1, 1931. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, an active member of the Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder, and was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, American Red Cross, and other benevolent associations. He enjoyed sailboating, hunting, photography, and was a member of a gun club where he enjoyed target shooting. Warren attended school at "Reece Prairie" and Burleson High School, where he was Valedictorian of the class of 1928. After graduation he took a business course at Joshua High School and was also Valedictorian there. He worked at Pierce Dry Goods in Burleson and Waxahachie, then worked for J.C. Penney Co. in Tucumcari, New Mexico and as a manager in Coldwater, Kansas. He opened Warrens Department Store in 1955 after J.C. Penney closed their store. He kept and operated his store until 1975 when he retired. In Coldwater, he was a councilman for 14 years, then Mayor for 17. He was Project Director of the building of Coldwater Lake. He was also a volunteer fireman, a probate judge, and a deputy sheriff. He participated in the Great American Trail Ride in Dodge City, Kansas when he was 85. Warren was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 62 years, Thelma Mozelle Carter Bransom in 1995; five brothers, James GG Branson, Fayette Bransom, Benjamin H. Bransom, Laton Bransom, Leroy Bransom; and one sister, Oma May Bransom Henderson. He is survived by his daughters, Mary Patricia Nanninga and husband, John, of Burnsville, Minnesota, Sandra Kathleen Johnson of Burleson, Dorothy Jean Winward and husband, Michael, of Wichita, Kansas; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Prairie Springs Cemetery Association in Burleson. Mountain Valley Funeral Home handled the arrangements. 817-426-3200

GLADYS HARDIN GATES
Burleson--Gladys Hardin Gates, 84, a Co-Owner of an auto parts and supply store, passed away Monday, July 26, 2004 at her residence. Funeral service was held Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at Laurel Land of Burleson Memorial Chapel. Burial was at Bethesda Cemetery. Gladys Gates was a lifetime member of Bethesda Baptist Church. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her son, Don Gates; daughter, Betty Tucker; grandchildren, Rita, Penny and Chris; great-grandchildren, Cody and Shelbi; brothers, Floyd and Weldon Hardin. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson was in charge of the arrangements.

KENNETH WAYNE ARCHER
Kenneth Wayne Archer, 51, of Burleson, died Thursday, July 22, 2004, at his home. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 27 at Mountain Valley Funeral Chapel. Burial was at Greenacres Memorial Park in Cleburne. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Kenneth was born December 15, 1952, to Kenneth H. and Willie B. Granton Archer in Fort Worth. He married Paula Annette Gage on June 17, 1977, in Burleson. He enjoyed fishing, making up songs for his girls and wearing his overalls and bandana. He loved his granddaughter and was a member of the Church of Christ. Kenneth was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth H. Archer in 1998. He is survived by his wife, Paula Archer of Burleson; daughters, April Christyne Archer of Arlington and Tanya Denise Archer of Burleson; mother, Bea Archer of Burleson; brother, Jerry Don Archer and wife, Evelyn, of Godley; sister, Frankie Lewis and husband, Randy, of Burleson; granddaughter, Jordan Christyne Renee Walker of Burleson; mother-in-law, Shirley Kennedy and husband, Marvin, of Burleson; father-in-law, Bobby Gage of Arlington; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family members. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First National Bank, c/o Kenneth Archer Fund, P.O. Box 699, Burleson, Texas 76097. Mountain Valley Funeral Home, Burleson handled the arrangements. 817-426-3200

OPAL ALLEN SEALE
Opal Allen Seale, 95, of Burleson died Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at a hospice house in Burleson, Texas. Services will be held Thursday, July 29. Viewing is from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Burleson. Opal was born December 22, 1908 in Deport, Texas. She married John Calvin Seale August, 14, 1926. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Burleson. Mrs. Seale was preceded in death by her husband, John, who died in 1983. She is survived by her son, Jack Allen Steale and daughter, Dora June Evans, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of the arrangements.

E.B. (BRUCE) WOODY
E.B. (Bruce) Woody, 95, of Burleson passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2004, at Harris Southwest Hospital. Graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 24 at Emerald Hills, 500 Sublet Rd. & Bus. 287. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Davis Funeral Chapel in Fort Worth. Mr. Woody was born May 24, 1909, in Patosi, Texas. He was a member of Rendon Church of Christ for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Beth Woody; sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Sheri, Rod and Nancy, and Darrell and Sondra; brother, Chuck Woody; sister, Jessie Casey; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a multitude of nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Bruce. Granddaddy...as all the children knew you. You told us how much you love us, not with words, but with the way you treated us in all you did. Your bride of 70 years remembers all the joy and love shared with a true soul mate. Your loving hand is always on our shoulder as a gentle guiding force; you were a friend to all who knew you. A wonderful man of few words, he was and still is our "Quite Giant."

MICHAEL A. NUTT
Memorial Services for Michael A. Nutt, 30, of Kaufman, Texas, will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 22, 2004 in the Firewheel Bible Fellowship. Reverend Jeff Kinkade and Dr. Max Burkhead will officiate.Visitation is Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. Husband, son, teacher and friend, Michael Nutt received his just place with his Lord Jesus Christ, on the afternoon of Monday, July 19, 2004, in the company of those who loved him. His life, though seemingly short to many, reached deep into those with whom he came in contact and will have an everlasting impact. His courage in his three year battle with leukemia was an inspiration to all who knew him. Michael was born on March 20, 1974, in Ranger, Texas to Milburn Arthur and Mary Katherine Dreier Nutt, Jr. He married Cristen Wohlgemuth on June 14, 1997 in Burleson. Mr. Nutt was a teacher for the First Baptist Academy in Dallas and a member of the Firewheel Bible Fellowship. Michael A. Nutt is survived by wife, Cristen A. Nutt of Kaufman, Tx.; parents, Arthur and Kathy Nutt of Mexia, Tx.; sister, Jennifer Sullivan and husband, Frank, of Watauga, Tx.; paternal grandmother, Virginia Nutt of Breckenridge, Tx.; maternal grandparents, Madge and Walter Dreier of Kerrville, Tx.; mother and father-in-law, Dr. Mikeal and Rep. Arlene Wohlgemuth of Burleson, Tx.; sister-in-law, Sarah Wohlgemuth of Palm Desert, California. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Milburn A. Nutt in 2001. Memorials may be made to: Cancer Together, 3311 Elm St., Dallas, Tx., 75226. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is handling arrangements. 817-517-5995