Wise County Messenger Obituaries2002

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The following obituaries are in alphabetical order by last name.Abbs, Jim

1944-2002Service for Jim Abbs, 57, of Decatur was Tuesday, March 5, at Coker Funeral Home Chapel inDecatur. Berl Pedigo officiated.Abbs died Friday, March 1, 2002, in Dallas.Born Aug. 26, 1944, in Pittsburgh, Pa., he married Christine L. Vetterly Aug. 4, 1984, in Waco.He is survived by his wife; his mother, Alberta Abbs of Pittsburgh; his sons, Christopher andJohn Abbs of Decatur, Jimmy, Brian and Jason Abbs of Pittsburgh, Craig Abbs of Philadelphia,Pa. and Jay Guthrie of Slidell; his daughters, Melissa Guthrie of Sanger and Erin Guthrie ofDecatur; two brothers, Robert Abbs of Ohio and Gary Abbs of Pittsburgh; a sister, BarbaraHuff of Granberry Township, Pa.; and 18 grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, March 7, 2002

Abel, Frank, Jr.1908-2002Service for Frank Abel, Jr., 93, of Boyd was Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the First Baptist Church inBoyd. the Rev. Sonny Smith officiated. Burial followed at Boyd Cemetery.Pallbearers were Bill Williams, Bruce Williams, Bryan Williams, Alan Abel, Andrew Vandergriffand Eddy Calicott.Abel died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, in Boyd.Born April 21, 1908, in Wise County, he was a retired rancher and farmer. He was a memberof the first Baptist Church in Boyd, a 32-degree Mason and a Shriner.He was preceded in death by his wife Helen in 1991 and two brothers, Aster and Walter.He is survived by a son, Laddy Abel and wife Adarose of Boyd; a daughter, Lynn Norville andhusband Robert of Avinger; eight grandchildren, Bill, Bruce, Bryan, Brenda, Cheryl, Alan,Annette and Lesa; 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, Feb. 14, 2002

Absher, Donald Marion1939-2002Service for Donald Marion Absher, 62, of Alvord was to be Aug. 3 at 11 a.m. at the First BaptistChurch of Alvord with burial in Alvord Cemetery. Bill Cleveland officiated.Absher died Wednesday, July 31, 2002, in Decatur.Born Nov. 16, 1939, in Metropolis, Ill., he married Willie G. Watson May 27, 1994, inGreenwood, La. and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Alvord. He was an Air Forceveteran.He is survived by his wife; mother, Susie Absher of Noblesville, Ind.; sons, Craig Absher ofOklahoma City, Okla., Bobby Caso of Sunset and Raymond Caso of Alvord; daughters, DebraUndhjem of Litchfield, Ariz., Gaylene Caso of Ponder and Marissa Absher of Porter; brothers,Dennis Absher of California and Rodney and Curtis Absher, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; sistersDarlene Roberts of Noblesville and Kim Absher of Indianapolis; 15 grandchildren and two

great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were Bobby and Raymond Caso, Michael Absher, Jim Wethers, Ray Roberts, EricSmenner, Tom Parker and Lance Undhjem.Wise County Messenger, August 4, 2002

Adams, Corinne Peterson1915-2002Service for Corinne Peterson Adams, 87, of Justin was Monday, Aug. 19, at the First UnitedMethodist Church in Justin. The Rev. John Eckstein officiated, assisted by Dr. William K.McElvaney. Burial followed at Justin Cemetery.Adams died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2002, in Decatur.Born June 18, 1915, in Justin, to Ben and Bertha Peterson, she was a lifelong resident ofJustin. She was a graduate of Texas Woman’s University. She married the late Leo Adams,former mayor of Justin, on Dec. 26, 1935. They owned the Justin Lumber Company for 30years and were responsible for the development of the Adams Addition where they designedand built many homes in the Haslet and Justin area. Adams was the last surviving chartermember of the Twentieth Century Study Club of Justin which was organized in 1938. She wasa member of the Justin Baptist Church and also the Denton Country Club where she enjoyedplaying bridge.She is survived by two daughters, Jeannine Eaton and husband Roy of Decatur and BettyMcIntyre and husband Michael of Las Vegas, Nev.; three grandsons, Jeff Eaton and wife Terryof Arlington, Barry Eaton and wife Treva of Justin and Brian Eaton and wife Felecia of FortWorth; four great grandchildren, Sara and Jessica Eaton, Benjamin Eaton and Taylor Canslerand three great-great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were Kevin Deal, Jon Beck, George Shannon, Bill Powers, Greg Gambill, Jeff Levyand John Roberts. Honorary pallbearer was Mike Dooley.Wise County Messenger, Aug. 22, 2002

Alexander, Cleo Hula1912-2002Service for Cleo Hula Alexander, 79, of Chico will be Sunday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. at HawkinsFuneral Chapel. The Rev. H.L. Davis will officiate. Burial will follow on Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. atGrapevine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Huff, Brad Huff, Gene Morris, B.J. Leverett,Greg E. Foster and Tye Foster.Alexander died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002, in Chico.Born July 24, 1912, she had resided in the Chico area the past 20 years. She was ahomemaker and a member of the Second Advent Christian Church in Grapevine. She waspreceded in death by a brother and six sisters.She is survived by a sister, Clemey Brewer and husband Johnnie of Chico; three brothers, NedAlexander of Chico, Ray Alexander of Lewisville and Milton Alexander and his wife Virginia ofDuncanville; 12 nieces and eight nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews.Wise County Messenger, Feb. 3, 2002

Allcorn, Orville Joe1921-2002Service for Orville Joe Allcorn, 81, of Aurora was to be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, atCoker Funeral Home Chapel. Gary Demmitt was to officiate. Burial was to follow at AuroraCemetery.Allcorn died Aug. 12, 2002, in Decatur.He was born March 7, 1921, in Wise County and married Reba Estalene Davidson on June 28,1941, in Boyd. He retired from track maintenance with Rock Island Railroad.He is survived by his wife; three sons, Jimmy Orville Allcorn of Weatherford, Donald Joe

Allcorn of Parsons, Kan., and Ronnie Virgil Allcorn of Aurora; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were to be Jason Allcorn, Jeremy Allcorn, Pepper Snodgrass, Jim Howell, RobertDemasis and Jerry Mayhue. Honorary pallbearers were to be A.O. Wallis, Kyler Allcorn andL.W. “Hoss” Gilbert.Wise County Messenger, Aug. 15, 2002

Altman, Wayland1935-2002Service for Wayland Altman, 67, of Chico was to be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 atPleasant View Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Demmitt officiating. Burial was to follow at ChicoCemetery.Altman died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002, in Chico.Born July 15, 1935, in Littlefield to P.A. (Dude) and Alma Toews Altman, he served in the U.S.Army. He was a farmer prior to working for the Natural Gas Pipeline Co. He was a member ofthe Pleasant View Baptist Church. He loved his church, fishing, Texas Rangers baseball andCowboys football.He was preceded in death by two sisters, Modene Coats and Aleene Byrum; a brother, DonnieAltman and a brother-in-law, R.H. Baker.He is survived by his wife, Jo; a son, Ronnie Altman and wife Sheryl of Muleshoe; a daughter,Mitzi Weeks and husband Mickey of Lubbock; two stepdaughters, Kari Tuthill and husbandHarry Keuper and Jill Ledes and husband Chris, all of Johnson City, Tenn.; two sisters,Nadene Baker of Morton and Gracie Millsap and husband Kenneth of Tulia; two brothers-in-law, Kenneth Coats of New Deal and Vic Byrum of Farmington, N.M.; father-in-law, Joe(Poppa) Krudwig of Malvern, Ark.; two sisters-in-law, Lucy Rosewell and husband James of St.Louis, Mo., and Betty Myrick and husband Bob of Zillah, Wash.; and grandchildren, LeAnn,Lindsey and Cody Altman, Madison and Morgan Weeks, Kyla, Sophie and Chloe Ledes.Pallbearers were to be Rodney Baker, DuWayne Baker, Forrest Baker, Kim Coats, KennyCoats, Keith Coats, Brent Byrum, Dutch Byrum and Steven Byrum.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Home Hospice of North Texas, 2201 Hwy. 51 S.,Suite 500, Decatur, Texas, 76234.Wise County Messenger, Aug. 25, 2002

Anderle, Ethel1907-2002Mass of Christian burial for Ethel Anderle, 94, of Windthorst was to be Saturday, Jan. 19, at10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Windthorst. The Rev. Gonzalo Morales was toofficiate. Burial was to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Windthorst.Anderle died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, in an Archer County nursing home.Born Sept. 8, 1907, in Oklahoma, she married Eugene Anderle on Oct. 29, 1929. He precededher in death on March 13, 1989.She is survived by six sons, Leroy and Lester, both of Windthorst, Gene of Paradise, Charlesof Arlington, John of Muenster and Orville of Dexter; two daughters, Pat Zotz of Windthorst andAlberta Badgett of Lindsey; a brother, Frank Wachsman of Windthorst; a sister, LucilleWachsman of Archer City; 47 grandchildren; 104 great-grandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren.Wise County Messenger, Jan. 20, 2002

Anderson, Gladys1910-2002Graveside service for Gladys Virginia Anderson, 92, of Rhome was Thursday, June 19, atAurora Cemetery. Steve Richardson officiated.

Anderson died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, in Decatur.Born May 30, 1910, in Wise County, she was a member of the Rhome Church of Christ. Shemarried Emmitt Aaron Anderson in Rhome in 1936 and was a homemaker.She is survived by her son, Monty Anderson of Rhome; two sisters, Patricia Rasbury of Boydand Melba Anderson of Saginaw; three grandchildren, Mark Anderson and Matt Anderson,both of Crockett and Michael Anderson of Richardson and seven great-grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, June 23, 2002

Armstrong, Velma1913-2002Velma Armstrong, 89, of Bridgeport died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002 in Decatur. No service wasscheduled.Born Sept. 13, 1913, in Lone Oak, she was a homemaker and a retired antique dealer. Shewas a member of the Navy Mothers Organization.She was preceded in death by her husband, Q.B. Armstrong; two daughters, Jo Stockdale andBillie Armstrong and a brother, Lloyd Henry.She is survived by a son, Jerry Armstrong of Arizona; a sister, Evelyn Jeter of Illinois; fourgrandchildren, Steve Stockdale of Fort Worth, Michael Stockdale of Arizona, Lizann Bridges ofBridgeport and Monique Armstrong-Smith of Massachusetts and four great-grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, Sept. 15, 2002

Ashley, Robert ‘Bob’1917-2002Service for Robert “Bob” Ashley, 84, of Decatur was Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Pleasant GroveBaptist Church. Gene Fluker officiated. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.Pallbearers were Shawn Belknap, Walter Ashley, Brent Ashley, Kent Ashley, Joe BobAnderson and Nim Ashley.Ashley died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002, in Decatur.Born March 19, 1917, in Sanger, he was a retired pattern maker for Bell Helicopter. He servedin the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Hemarried Kathleen Rowland on Dec. 12, 1958, in Arlington.He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Ashley of Decatur; two daughters, Cheryl Tamez ofCollege Station and Debbie Davidson of Bowie; two brothers, Walter Ashley of Denton and JoeAshley of Decatur; three sisters, Mary Ruth Wood of El Dorado, Ark., Birdie Faye Taylor ofArlington and Reba Mercer of Farmersville; two grandsons, Shawn Belknap of Livingston andTravis Davidson of Fort Worth and four great-grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, Jan. 31, 2002

Atkins, Eva Faye1930-2002Graveside service for Eva Faye Atkins, 78, of Stephenville was to be Wednesday, Nov. 13 at10 a.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur. Rev. Chet Atkins was to officiate.Atkins died Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, in Stephenville.Born Jan. 30, 1924, in Denton, to Earl C. and Jewel Moser Atkins, she was a homemaker anda member of Highland Missionary Baptist Church.She is survived by a nephew, Gaylon Atkins and wife Mary Jane of De Leon; a niece, JaniceMcCandless and husband Daryll of Decatur; four great-nephews, Chet Atkins of Dublin, BurtAtkins of Blanket, Carl Atkins of Haslet and Camron McCandless of Decatur and two great-nieces, Christy Patton of Houston and Rain Gunthner of Ponder.Wise County Messenger, Sept. 15, 2002

Austin, S. Errett1981-2002

Service for S. Errett Austin, 20, of Bartlesville, Okla. and formerly of Boyd was Monday, Feb.25, at Adams Boulevard Church of Christ in Bartlesville. Philip Treat officiated, assisted by ArtHenley and David Hammonds.Casket escorts included members of the Army National Guard Company B, 1/108 BN AviationCompany Assault Helicopter in Tulsa.Austin died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, in Bartlesville.Born May 29, 1981, in Denton to Chellie Bea Mellinger and Stephen Eric Austin, he lived inBoyd until moving to Bartlesville in 1990. He attended Bartlesville schools, graduating fromhigh school in 2000. In the summer of 1999, he joined the Army National Guard and laterattended Advanced Individual Training at Fort Eustis, Va. PFC Austin was a helicoptermechanic and aircraft crew chief in Company B, 1/108 BN Aviation Company AssaultHelicopter in Tulsa.He is survived by his mother, Chellie Bea of Bartlesville; his father, Stephen (Buddy) Austin ofRhome; two sisters, Ealina and Ealisa Austin, both of Rhome; his maternal grandparents, Johnand Mary Mellinger of Belton, Mo.; his maternal great-grandmother, Naomi Hall of Belton,formerly of Boyd and several aunts, uncles and cousins.Wise County Messenger, Feb. 28, 2002

Autrey, Jessie Mae1925-2001Service for Jessie Mae Autrey, 76, of Boyd was Thursday, Jan. 3, at the First Assembly of GodChurch in Azle. The Rev. Ted LeCrone officiated. Burial followed at Pleasant Grove #2Cemetery.Autrey died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001 in Lake Worth.Born April 14, 1925, in Hollywood, Ark., Autrey was a resident of Boyd for 20 years. She was amember of the First Assembly of God Church in Azle.She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Ray Autrey.She is survived by six daughters, Mavine Meason of Azle, Martha Frame and husband Mervinof Boyd, Patsy Manning and husband Ronny of Azle, Linda Jenkins and husband Louis ofBoyd, Brenda Chaney of Fort Worth and Beverly Harvey and her husband Kenneth of Azle;three sisters, Annilee Conanct of Arkadelphia, Ark., Mary Easley of Seagraves, Gladys Bird ofGurdon, Ark.; her brother, Benny Smith of Seagraves; 24 grandchildren, 44 greatgrandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives.Wise County Messenger, Jan. 10, 2002

Autry, Carl C., Jr.1928-2002Service for Carl C. Autry Jr., 73, of Boyd was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at FriendshipBaptist Church in Boyd with the Dr. Jack Alumbaugh, Rev. Raymond Henson and Dr. BillyMcClain officiating. Burial was to be in the Friendship Cemetery in Boyd.Autry died Thursday, June 13, 2002, in Decatur.He was born Aug. 30, 1928, in Colorado City. He married Doris Hays on May 26, 1948, atFriendship Baptist Church. Aurty served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. After his timein the Army, he went to work at Bell Helicopter, where he worked for 26 years as a heavyequipment operator until he retired. He also worked as a correctional officer for Wackenhut inBridgeport. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and Boyd Masonic Lodge.He was preceded in death by his parents and twin brothers, Ronnie and Donnie Autry.He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Doris Autry of Boyd; a son, Judge David Mark Autry andhis wife Julie of Boyd; three grandchildren, Brandon Carl, Crystal Ann and Jackie Paige Autry;two brothers, Trueman Autry of Lake Worth and Gene Autry of Jacksboro; a sister, Vera Evanof Weatherford and numerous nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were to be Billy Kemp, Eugene Grooms, Ken Steel, Johnny Barnes, Paul Liebel

and Herman Smith. Honorary pallbearers were to be Charles White and Joe Dean and all themen of Victory Baptist Church and Friendship Baptist Church.Wise County Messenger, June 16, 2002

Back, Ava Elizabeth1925-2002Service for Ava Elizabeth Back, 77, of Henderson, Nev. was Dec. 10 at Southern NevadaVeterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, Nev.Back was the sister of Bobby Mitchell of Chico.She died Friday, Dec. 6, 2002, in Henderson, Nev.Born July 31, 1925, in Kaufman, she lived in Fort Worth before moving to Nevada. She retiredfrom the Tandy Corp. after 10 years.She is survived by her husband, J.C. Back of Henderson; two daughters, Shirley McNeece ofHenderson, Nev. and Sparkie Lee of California; one brother, Bobby Mitchell and wife Claudineof Chico; two sons-in-law, Spec Inglis of California and Michael Beringhale of Henderson andtwo grandchildren, Jennifer Moreno of Calif. and Garrick McNeece of Henderson.Wise County Messenger, Dec. 22, 2002

Bagwell, Dora Gay1964-2002Graveside service for Dora Gay Bagwell, 37, of Sunset was to be Saturday, April 6, at CumbyCemetery in Wise County.Bagwell died Wednesday, April 3, 2002, in Sunset.She was born Dec. 12, 1964, in Fort Worth.She was preceded in death by a sister, Lavera Lynn Long, and a brother, Clint Eric Bagwell.She is survived by her father and stepmother, John and Georgia Bagwell of Fort Worth; hermother and stepfather, Lovedia Ford and Robbie Hart of Sunset and a brother, John WayneBagwell Jr. of Quinlin.Wise County Messenger, April 7, 2002

Bagwell, Robbie Lee1924-2002Service for Robbie Lee Bagwell, 77, of Boyd was Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Boyd Church of Christ.Steve Weeks officiated.Burial followed at Boyd Cemetery.Pallbearers were Wayne Roy, David Bagwell, Brian Bagwell, Kris Bagwell, Jon Phillips, TomBarnett and Dwayne Miller.Bagwell died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, in Boyd.Born March 4, 1924, in Glen Allen, Ala., she had been a Boyd resident for 19 years. She was ahousewife and member of the Boyd Church of Christ.She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleophus Bagwell, on Nov. 24, 1999.She is survived by two sons, Kevin Bagwell and Michael Bagwell and wife Francine; twodaughters, Patricia and Don Phelps and Rebecca and Jerry Gallagher; one brother; foursisters; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, Feb. 14, 2002

Bailey, Nina Willbanks1916-2002Graveside service for Nina Willbanks Bailey, 85, of Bowie, wife of Clifton Bailey of Paradise,was Thursday, July 25, at Royse City Cemetery. Allen Ritchie, pastor of Belton Church ofChrist, officiated.Bailey died Tuesday, July 23, 2002, in Bowie.Born Dec. 13, 1916, in Royse City, she was a former supervisor in the aircraft industry. She

worked for Howell Institute in Fort Worth for 27 years. She was active in the Bowie VFWAuxiliary Post 8789 and a member of Sunset Church of Christ.She was preceded in death by her parents; a husband, Joe Bailey; grandson Jamey Neeleyand eight brothers and sisters.She is survived by her husband Clifton Bailey of Paradise; a son and daughter-in-law, Jamesand Debbie Neeley of Belton; a grandson, Zachary Neeley of Abilene; a sister, Kathleen Wileyof Fort Worth; two brothers, John Willbanks of Fort Worth and James Willbanks of Las Vegas,Nev.; a step-son and daughter-in-law, Byron and Gail Bailey of Georgetown; a step-daughter,Sharon Bailey of Euless and nine step-grandchildren, Byron Lee, John Mark, Rebecca,Jessica, Stephanie, Brittany, Michael, Stephen and James Bailey, all of Georgetown.Wise County Messenger, July 28, 2002

Barksdale, Floyd1933-2002Funeral for Floyd Barksdale, 68, of Justin was held Sept. 13, at the First Baptist Church ofJustin. Burial followed at Justin Cemetery.Barksdale died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, in Denton.Born Dec. 26, 1933, to Arthur Dean and Esther S. Barnard Barksdale in Justin, he graduatedfrom Northwest High School and attended Arlington State College, now the University of Texasat Arlington. He served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps during the KoreanWar, and he married Peggy Ann Long Oct. 13, 1956, in Yuma, Ariz. He was a member ofGrace Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Scottish Rite, Shriners and Veterans of Foriegn Wars. Hewas a past member of the Northwest School Board and a 32nd degree Mason. He was aretired, self-employed plumbing salesman.He is survived by his wife Peggy Ann Barksdale of Justin; a daughter Chelia Demmitt ofBridgeport; two sons, Gayland Barksdale of Alexandria, Va., and Arnie Barksdale of Justin; twosisters, Moline Whittington of Justin and Deloris Long of Azle; five brothers, Dean Barksdale ofFort Worth, Emmitt Barksdale of Amarillo, Melvin Barksdale of Fort Worth, Lloyd Barksdale ofJustin and James Barksdale of Denton and four grandchildren, Shannon, Kara and ClintDemmitt and Haylee Barksdale.The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Justin Masonic LodgeBuilding Fund, P.O. Box 445, Justin, Texas, 76247.Wise County Messenger, Sept. 15, 2002

Barnett, Myrtle H.1910-2002Service for Myrtle H. Barnett, 92, of Newark was Monday, July 1, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel inBridgeport with the Rev. Joe Motsenbocker officiating. Burial was in the Paradise Cemetery.She died Saturday, June 29, 2002, in Decatur.Barnett was born January 28, 1910, in Alabama. She was a homemaker and member of theAurora Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Barnett in 1967; a daughter, Kattie JoePeterson; and 10 brothers and sisters.Barnett is survived by a son, Charles A. Barnett and his wife Pat of Runaway Bay; a daughter,Mamie (Polly) Hare of Newark; nine grandchildren, Myrt, Paula, Tracy, Tammy, Bobby, Becky,Kathy, Noel and Loyd; 16 great grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were Allan Estell, Don Totty, Tommy Barnett, Tracy Barnett, Gary Barnett andDamon Mason.Wise County Messenger, July 4, 2002

Batten, Rosa Annis Rosier1915-2002

Service for Rosa Annis Rosier Batten, 86, of Bryan was to be Saturday, Jan. 5, at 10 a.m. atHillier Funeral Home in Bryan. The Revs. Bruce Wood and Glen Conner were to officiate.Burial was to follow at Wixon Cemetery. She was the mother of Mary Nell South of Decatur.Batten died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in Bryan.Born April Sept. 28, 1915, in Madison County, Batten retired from Bryan Independent SchoolDistrict food service and was a homemaker.She was preceded in death by her husband, W.L. “Punk” Batten.She is survived by her daughters, Mary Nell South of Decatur, Florence Richards and husbandDoug of Bryan, Deborah Hicks and husband John of Franklin and Pat Batten of Bryan; hersons, Billy Joe and wife Patricia Batten of Sugarland, L.G. “Dicky” and wife Carolyn Batten ofHuntsville, George and wife Kay Batten of Kurten and Henry and wife Jamie Batten ofHuntsville, James Lee and wife Sandy of the Tabor community; her brothers, Ray SamuelRosier and wife Stazie of Dalhart, Sigal Rosier and wife Ruby of Bryan, Glenn Rosier and wifeMaryann of Woodville; her sisters, Amy Kurten of the Kurten community and Mackie BellMitchell of Bryan; sisters-in-law, Hazel and Lena Rosier, both of Bryan; 29 grandchildren; 27great grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces.Wise County Messenger, Jan. 6, 2002

Baugh, Ruby Pearl1917-2002Graveside service for Ruby Pearl Baugh, 84, of Runaway Bay was to be Wednesday, Jan. 30,at 2 p.m. at East Bridgeport Cemetery. The Rev. Joe Motsenbocker was to officiate.Baugh died Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, in Bridgeport.Born Oct. 10, 1917, in Bridgeport, she was a homemaker. She married Ernest Baugh Oct. 6,1934, in Bridgeport. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bridgeport.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Baugh in August 2000.She is survived by her sons, Robert Baugh and wife Leah of Louisiana, Royce Baugh ofAmarillo, Ronald Baugh and wife Glenda of Athens; her daughter, Ruth Ann Duffy andhusband Pat of Dumas; nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, Jan. 31, 2002

Beall, Howard William1918-2002Service for Howard William Beall, 83, of Dallas was Monday, April 22, at the Laurel LandFuneral Home Chapel in Dallas. Burial was in Laurel Land Memorial Park.Beall died Thursday, April 18, 2002, in Dallas.He was born May 12, 1918, in Wise County and grew up in the Sweetwater community. Hewas a graduate of Decatur High School.He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nellie Beall of Dallas; three sons, John Beall and hiswife Susie, Barry Beall and his wife Debby and Denny Beall and his wife Linda; two sisters,Opal Miller of Decatur and Ina Mae Bramlett of Fort Worth; five grandchildren, Tracy Ferguson,Tim Beall, Brian Beall, Betsy Beall and Sean Beall; and one great-granddaughter, JessicaFerguson.Wise County Messenger, May 9, 2002

Beasley, Deanna Dale1945-2002Service for Deanna Dale Beasley, 57, of Bowie, mother of Kim Pate of Alvord, was Aug. 19 atCalvary Baptist Church in Bowie with Rev. Don Haney officiating. Burial followed at ElmwoodCemetery in Bowie.Beasley died Friday, Aug. 16, 2002, in Bowie.Born July 10, 1945, in Shreveport, La. she was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist

church. She married Larry Beasley Sr. May 26, 2000, in Wichita Falls.She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Cammi Pate and her husband Jeff of WichitaFalls, Kim Pate and her husband David of Alvord and Kandi Faulkenberry and her life partnerKim Cook of Wichita Falls; father of her daughters, Dale Faulkenberry of Peaster; sixgrandchildren; one great grandson; 16 step-grandchildren; one step great-grandson; twosisters, Lynn Bryant of Wichita Falls and Jann Bennett of Lake Charles, La; three step sons,Larry Beasely Jr. and his wife Debbie of Bowie, Audie Beasley and his wife Angela of Bowieand Royce Beasley and his wife Lorene of Bowie; two step-daughters, Mandy Herron and herhusband Jeff of Bowie and Dede Beasley and her life partner Christi Gee of Wichita Falls.In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of Rural Texas, 705 East GreenwoodSt., Bowie, Texas, 76230.Wise County Messenger, Aug. 22, 2002

Becker, Charlie1931-2002Service for Charlie Becker, 70, of Alvord was to be Saturday, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m. at the FirstBaptist Church of Alvord. Jack DeHart was to officiate. Burial was to follow in Alvord Cemetery.Becker died Jan. 30, 2002, in a Fort Worth hospital.Born March 5, 1931, in Blue Island, Ill. he was a retired airline captain with Continental Airlines.He married Corinne Snedden June 20, 1959, in Oak Forest, Ill.He is survived by his wife, Corinne Becker of Alvord; sons, Charlie Lindsay Becker ofBridgeport and James Allen Becker of Wichita Falls; daughters, Lucille May Abbott of Houstonand Jennifer Becker Hall of Alvord; brothers, George Becker of Blue Island, Ill.; sisters, BeverlySchoenwald of Beecher, Ill. and Janice Schmidt of Kankakee, Ill., and eight grandchildren.Memorials may be made to Christ Temple Benevolence Fund, 310 S. Story Rd., Irving, Texas,75060.Wise County Messenger, Feb. 3, 2002

Belknapp, Matthew John1969-2002A memorial service for Matthew John Belknapp, 33, of Gainesville will be at 2 p.m. Sunday,Oct. 20 at the New Life Bible Church in Gainesville.Belknapp died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, in Wise County.Born June 22, 1969, in Riverside, Calif., he was a painter.He is survived by his ex-wife, Cristy Booker Belknapp of Gainesville; his parents, Roland andMary Belknapp of San Clemente, Calif., and a step-daughter, Sandy Booker of Gainesville.Wise County Messenger, Oct. 17, 2002

Berwick, Addie Bell1924-2002Graveside services for Addie Bell Berwick, 77, of Chico were Sept. 3, 2002 at Chico Cemetery.Rev. Gary Sessions officiated.Berwick died Aug. 31, 2002, in Decatur.Born Oct. 23, 1924, in Carrol Spring, Berwick married Prentice Berwick Sept. 4, 1955, inArdmore, Okla. She was a retired waitress for Lone Star Restaurant in Fort Worth. She was aBaptist.She is survived by her husband, Prentice Berwick of Chico; two sons, James Lee Post andPrentice Noah Berwick and his wife Doral; one daughter, Lavern Davis and her husband Larry;nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, Sept. 5, 2002

Bickham, Willie Mae1909-2002

Service for Willie Mae Bickham, 92, of Paradise was to be Saturday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m., at EastMemorial Chapel in Texarkana. Rev. Jack Matkin was to officiate. Burial was to follow at EastMemorial Gardens under the direction of East Funeral Home.Bickham died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002, in Decatur.Born Dec. 29, 1909, in Queen City to Homer and Annie Coats Westmoreland, she was amember of Williams Memorial Methodist Church, Martha Class and XYZ Senior Citizens ofWilliams. She was a retired beautician and owner of Oaklawn Beauty Shop.She is survived by a daughter, Frances Froehlich and husband Tim of Paradise; a step-daughter, Wanda Young and husband Leonard of Hope, Ark.; a sister, Lena Blackman ofDoddridge, Ark.; a sister-in-law, Delma Neil Westmoreland of Navasota; eight grandchildren,Sarah Young, Mary Benson, Sandy Zeda, James Rossitter, Debbie Miller, Jim Harrist, CorbettMartin and Wesley Martin; 10 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, Sept. 15, 2002

Biggerstaff, Larry Weldon1943-2002Service for Larry Weldon Biggerstaff, 58, of Chico was held 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16 atFirst Baptist Church in Chico with the Rev. Joe Motsenbocker officiating. Burial was in theChico Cemetery.Biggerstaff died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, in Decatur.He was born May 24, 1943, in Bowie. Biggerstaff, a truck driver , was a longtime resident inthe Chico community. He married Carolyn Bell on August 18, 1962 in Bowie. He was amember of the First Baptist Church of Chico, the Chico Masonic Lodge and enjoyed bull ridingand golf. Biggerstaff was proceeded in death by his father, Wrex Biggerstaff; a daughter,Michelle and a grandson, Charles Switzer.He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Biggerstaff; a son, David Biggerstaff; two daughters, KeelaBiggerstaff and Marla Switzer; three grandchildren, Kaley Patterson, Mark Wayne Knox andColton Horton; mother, Florita Biggerstaff; brother, Jerry Biggerstaff and mother-in-law, LucilleBell.Pallbearers were Alfonso Ramirez, Rex Eubanks, Bill Bell, Mark Biggerstaff, Chad Biggerstaffand Cory Kelsey.Wise County Messenger, May 19, 2002

Bishop, Beverly1945-2002Graveside service for Beverly Bishop, 57, of Bonham was to be Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m.at Willow Wild Cemetery Pavilion in Bonham.Bishop died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002, in Dallas.Born Jan. 7, 1945, in Bonham to Frank and Lila Bishop, she eventually moved to Decatur,where she worked as the first community services coordinator for the county. She was also thefirst woman president of the Decatur Lions Club.She is survived by her mother, Lila Bishop of Bonham; a sister, Betty Bishop of Bonham; twosons, Robert M. Nunnelee Jr. and Russell B. Nunnelee, both of Irving; and a granddaughter,Christine A. Nunnelee.Wise County Messenger, October 3, 2002

Bishop, Jimmy Ray1937-2002Service for Jimmy Ray Bishop, 65, of Decatur was to be Wednesday, June 26, at 10 a.m. atCoker Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Charles Taylor was to officiate, assisted by GentryCastleman. Burial was to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.Pallbearers were to be Brad Perry, Keith Climer, Sammy Brazeau and Scotty, Richard,

Raymond and Ronnie Bishop.Bishop died Monday, June 24, 2002, in Decatur.Born March 18, 1937, in Greenwood, he was a retired heavy equipment operator. He marriedLinda Fay King on June 30, 1962, in Decatur. He was a Baptist and a member of OperatingEngineers Local 819 in Fort Worth.He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Jennifer LaRue Nations of Decatur; a brother, RichardWalden Bishop of Decatur and two sisters, Lawanda Lynch of Pauls Valley, Okla. and DorothyBrazeau of Decatur.Wise County Messenger, June 27, 2002

Bishop, Linda Carol1948-2002Graveside service for Linda Carol Bishop, 53, of Krum, a former resident of Decatur, wasTuesday, April 30, at Sanger Cemetery.Bishop died Saturday, April 27, 2002, in Denton.Born Dec. 12, 1948, in Denton, she was a homemaker.She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Bishop and her father, Fred Denison.She is survived by her mother, Mary Bell Denison of Sanger; two sons, James Richard Bishopof Slidell and Jason Wayne Bishop of Amarillo and two grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, May 2, 2002

Bishop, Linda Neal1919-2002Service for Linda Neal Bishop, 83, of Decatur was to be Saturday, Oct. 5, at Coker FuneralHome in Decatur. The Rev. Dave Smith was to officiate, and burial was to follow at BethelCemetery.Bishop died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2002, in Fort Worth.Born Aug. 22, 1919, in Pauls Valley, Okla., she was a homemaker and married Joe Bishop inPlainview in 1945.She is survived by her husband, Joe Bishop of Decatur; four sons, Sonny Bishop of Bedford,Charlie Bishop of Bridgeport, Tommy Bishop and Joe Bishop, both of Decatur; one daughter,Doris Schwieger of Rhome; one brother, Reuben Parten of Pauls Valley; two sisters, LaVonneOdom of Shreveport, La., and Betty Sue Quigg of Pauls Valley; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, Oct. 6, 2002

Blackstock, Elizabeth Jones1915-2002Service for Elizabeth Jones Blackstock, 86, of Chico was Friday at the Morris MemorialMethodist Church in Chico with the Rev. Charles Cox officiating. Burial was in ChicoCemetery.Blackstock died Wednesday, March 27, 2002, in Decatur.She was born Dec. 25, 1915, in Alvarado. A homemaker, she was a member of the MorrisMemorial Methodist Church and the Chico Friendship Club. She had been a resident of Chico47 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, T.C. Blackstock in 1983, and by agrandson, Rusty Fuller.She is survived by a son, Tommy Blackstock of Fort Worth; two daughters, Clara SueMcCafferty of Fort Worth and Jo Alice Upchurch of Saginaw; a brother, Dalton Jones of PaulsValley, Okla.; a sister-in-law, Rosie Jones of Blue Mound; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.Pallbearers were Barry McCafferty, Michael McCafferty, Mark McCafferty, Brian Epperson,

Timothy Blackstock and Tommy Chad Blackstock.Wise County Messenger, March 31, 2002

Blair, Ola Mae1910-2002Graveside service for Ola Mae Blair, 92, a Sunny Hills resident for six years, was to beWednesday, Feb. 27, at 2:30 p.m. at Azleland Cemetery.Blair died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, in Decatur.Born Feb. 18, 1910, in Parker County, she was a real estate agent and a musician. She joinedthe 101 Wild West Show as a performer in 1926, touring the U.S. for five years. She marriedV.C. (Banty) Blair in 1932 in Marietta, Okla. Later, she designed and tailored custom westernwear. She owned and operated Center Point Grocery and Station for several years in Azle.She was preceded in death by her husband; two children, Bobby Lee McCrory and BarbaraAnn Pickett; two sisters and two brothers.She is survived by her children, Kay Caudill of Graford, Sharon Whittenburg of Boyd, Bennyand Banty Blair, both of Azle; two sisters Mozelle Wright and Rozelle Wrinkle, both of Azle; 21grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, Feb. 28, 2002

Bolding, Murel1919-2002Service for Murel Bolding, 83, of Bridgeport was Friday, Nov. 1, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel.Bill Harmon officiated. Burial followed at East Bridgeport Cemetery.Bolding died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002, in Chico.Born Feb. 14, 1919, in Goree, she was a sales clerk for Green’s Department Store inBridgeport for more than 25 years. She married Ivy Bolding April 1, 1938, in the Union PointCommunity near Jacksboro. She was a member of the East Mound Church of Christ.She was preceded in death by her husband in 1969; a grandson, Scotty Williams; a sister,Kate Nooner and a brother, Charlie Beck.She is survived by two daughters, Jo Buck and husband Bud of Bridgeport and Judy Grahamand husband Monte of Chico; two sisters, Maricelle McAnear and LaNell Gurnard; fourgrandchildren, Jimmy Williams, Traci Williams, Tara McEntire and Cooper McClung; threegreat-grandchildren, Jessica, J.D. and Justin and one great-great-grandchild, Alec.Pallbearers were Billie C. Green, Stacy Green, Noel Gilley, Jason Swan, Cody Gilley andRoper Gilley. Honorary pallbearers were Edward Swan, Dr. W.E. Huddleston, Randell Doty,Steve Doty, Rocky Doty and Britt Doty.Wise County Messenger, Sept. 15, 2002

Boner, Noma Jean Pipes1926-2002Service for Noma Jean Pipes Boner, 75, of Decatur was to be Wednesday, April 10, at 2 p.m.at Coker Funeral Home Chapel. John Featherston was to officiate. Burial was to follow atOaklawn Cemetery.Boner died Sunday, April 7, 2002, in Fort Worth.Born Oct. 2, 1926, in Decatur, she was a homemaker and a member of the Decatur Church ofChrist. She married the late Bert Pipes who preceded her in death in 1998. She later marriedO.W. “Buss” Boner.She is survived by her husband, O.W. Boner of Decatur; two daughters, Jean Collier of Chicoand Robbie Watson of Decatur; one brother, Wayne Moyers of Granbury; two sisters, BonnieMott and Helen Schilling, both of Fort Worth; three grandchildren, Jeannette Collier Shaw,Katrina Pipes Watson and Calvin Guy Collier; and two great-grandchildren, Brent and KelseyShaw.

Pallbearers were to be Mike Moyers, Bennie Moyers, John Coley Holmes, Kenneth Shaw,Glen Rhine and Wayne Long. Honorary pallbearer was to be Elton McCurdy.Wise County Messenger, April 11, 2002

Boner, Tommy Newton1922-2002Service for Tommy Newton Boner, 79, of Wizard Wells was Monday, April 15, at the HawkinsFuneral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with the Rev. Melvin Clay officiating. Burial was inBourland Cemetery in Keller.Boner died Friday, April 12, 2002, in Jacksboro.He was born Aug. 18, 1922, in Bridgeport. He was awarded the Purple Heart while serving inthe U.S. Army. He was retired as owner of the Three Way Concrete Plant. He was a memberof First Baptist Church of Wizard Wells and the VFW. He was preceded in death by his firstwife, Bobbie Lou Boner; a son, Timothy Wayne Boner; and a brother, Clifford William Boner.He is survived by his wife, Ertis (PeeWee) Boner; two sons, Terry Boner and Donald Bonerand his wife Patrisha; three daughters, Teresa Boner, Tommie Kennedy and Tania Whitaker; asister, Betty Lou Tucker; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were Mike Westbrook, Robert Earl Boner, T.M. Smith, Monty Anderson, Bill Bonerand Richard Couch.Wise County Messenger, April 18, 2002

Booles, Eddye Raymond1928-2002A private memorial service was held for Eddye Raymond Booles, 73, of Boyd.Booles died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002, in Decatur.Born Oct. 31, 1928, in Fort Worth, he married Janice Lassinger Oct. 27, 1975, in Durant, Okla.He was a truck driver for 40 years and retired from Central Freight Line after 19 years.He was preceded in death by his son, Brian Lee Booles.He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Janice Booles of Boyd; two daughters, Pamela KayRibitzki and husband Tommy and Sue Tawater; two sons, Gary Booles and wife Susan andJimmy Tom Booles and wife Sophia; two stepsons, David Donahey and Mark Donahey andwife Mari; two brothers, Jackie M. Gorham and Raymond Booles; 16 grandchildren and eightgreat-grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, Sept. 15, 2002

Bouldin, Shawn1964-2002Service for Shawn Bouldin, 37, of Alvord was held at 11 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. CraigCox officiating. Burial was in Alvord Cemetery.Bouldin died Monday, April 8, 2002, in Decatur.He was born May 10, 1964, in Fort Worth. He was a 1983 graduate of Peaster High School.He was a Baptist. He was co-owner of Bouldin Masonry. He married Deedra Gaston on March10, 1990, in Big Spring. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and a sister, DanaMatlock.He is survived by his wife; his parents, Mount and Joyce Bouldin; a son, Jerrad Bouldin ofPeaster; a stepson, Brandon Yates of Alvord; a stepdaughter, Kelley Yates of Alvord; twobrothers, Shane Bouldin and Billy Joe Everett; and five sisters, Kimberley Sosa, TinaMcGreger, Keitha Ramsey, Reatta Fay Sulipeck and Paula Sue Bryant.Pallbearers were Warren Sosa, Steven Sosa, Darren Sosa, Les Williams, Travis Hicks, TerryKeeling, Stanley Sigman and Bryan Sims.Wise County Messenger, April 14, 2002

Bove, Glenda Dwan1945-2002Service for Glenda Dwan Bove, 56, of Gatesville was Tuesday, July 23, at Live Oak BaptistChurch with burial at Turnersville Cemetery. The Rev. Larry Key officiated.Bove died Friday, July 19, 2002, in Gatesville.She worked in Bridgeport for 15 years.Bove was born Sept. 24, 1945, in Clifton to Faynell Fullwood Clay and the late Rev. Elzie“Judge” Clay. She attended Ector High School in Odessa and graduated from GraysonCommunity College in Sherman where she received a degree as a respiratory therapist. Sheworked 15 years as a respiratory therapist at Bridgeport Hospital. She married John FranklinWhite Jr. on Aug. 24, 1962, and married Anthony Richard Bove on Nov. 19, 1985. They movedto Gatesville in 1992. She was a member of the Live Oak Baptist Church and the DoreusSunday School Class.She is survived by her husband Anthony “Tony” Bove of Gatesville; her mother, Faynell Clay ofGatesville; daughter, LeAnn Kathleen Huddleston of Austin; sons, Darwin Lee White of Dentonand John Franklin White III of Ft. Worth; sister, Donna Gay Clay of Gatesville; eightgrandchildren, Brian, Brandon, Bryanna, Rachelle, Delise Ann, Bryan, Sarah and Matthew; twouncles; six aunts; and a niece.Wise County Messenger, July 25, 2002

Bowden, James1923-2002Service for James Bowden, 78, of Denison was Friday, March 29, at Hawkins Funeral Chapelin Bridgeport.Bowden died March 26, 2002, in Denison. Garry and David Mahan officiated. Burial was atEast Bridgeport Cemetery.He was born Nov. 3, 1923, in Bridgeport. A resident of Denison for the past 17 years, he was aretired sales supervisor for Mrs. Baird’s Bakery. He also had been owner/operator of theSnowcone Supply Company in North Texas. He married Billye Howard McCain on October 27,1944.He is survived by his wife; two sons, Jackie Bowden and his wife Ginger of Fort Worth andDickie Bowden and his wife Angie of Arlington; and three grandchildren, Brook Bowden, KevinBowden and Ginny Freeman.Wise County Messenger, March 31, 2002

Bowen, Robert Reese ‘Bob’1927-2002Service for Robert Reese “Bob” Bowen, 75, of Alvord was Monday, Feb. 11, at Coker FuneralHome Chapel. Burial followed at Jonestown Cemetery.Pallbearers were Mike Watts, Paul Smith, Larry McM&ã_?&ó0phens and Ke&ä¿h and JerryReed.Bowen died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, in Alvord.Born Jan. 9, 1927, in Fort Worth, he was a cattle dealer. He married Sarah E. Chambell in1968 in Fort Worth. He was a Navy veteran and a Baptist.He is survived by his wife, Sarah, of Alvord; a son, Robert Bowen Jr. of Carrollton; twodaughters, Tina Graham of Dallas and Janet Bowen of Irving; a sister, Betty Lou Edwards ofRaymondville and five grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, Feb. 17, 2002

Bowling, Cecil1920-2002Service for Cecil Bowling, 82, of Fort Worth was Friday, July 19, in Greenwood Chapel in Fort

Worth. A graveside service will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.Bowling died Tuesday, July 16, 2002, in Fort Worth.Born April 21, 1920, in Wylie, he was a retired General Dynamics flight line inspector with 36years of service. He was also a 32nd degree Mason and a World War II veteran. He was amember of Friendship RV Club and enjoyed his farm and farm animals.He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mae O’Neal Bowling; a daughter, Connie Hull andhusband Darryl of Dallas; a son Dodd Bowling and wife Gail of Fort Worth; four grandchildren,Darryl and Shawn Hill, Kevin Bowling and Keely Forrest; five great-grandchildren; a brother,Lawrence L. Bowling of Decatur; a cousin, Coy O’Neal of Decatur and many nieces andnephews.Memorials can be made to All Saints Vitas Hospice in Fort Worth.Wise County Messenger, July 21, 2002

Bowman, Alma L.1910-2002Service for Alma L. Bowman, 92, of Decatur will be held at a later date in Georgia.Bowman died Monday, Dec. 16, 2002, in Decatur.She was a member of the Methodist Church in Hapeville, Ga., and the Woman’s Circle. Shewas a homemaker.She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Bowman.She is survived by one daughter, Bonnie Coonley and husband Russ of Slidell, one grandson,Rusty Coonley and wife Denise and one great-grandson, “Bump.”Wise County Messenger, Dec. 22, 2002

Boyd, John Lee1937-2002Graveside service for John Lee Boyd Sr., 64, of Keller was Thursday, March 14, at theRosston Cemetery in Rosston.Ted Brown officiated.Boyd died Tuesday, March 12, 2002, in Weatherford.He was born Dec. 6, 1937, in Johnson County.He was a retired metal worker.His parents, John W. and Jeannie Smyth Boyd, preceded him in death.He is survived by two sons, John Lee Boyd Jr. and his wife Deborah of Fort Worth, and WiltonDudley Boyd and his wife Amy of Rosston; a daughter, Kerry Lynn Williams and her husbandBilly of Keller; and five grandchildren, Katie, Beth, D.J., Lainey and Will.Wise County Messenger, March 21, 2002

Bracey, Cecil Romonth1915-2002Service for Cecil Romonth Bracey, 86, of Boyd was Friday, Jan. 25, at Owens & BrumleyFuneral Home in Wichita Falls. The Rev. Dannie Gwinn of New Covenant Church officiated.Burial followed at Crestview Memorial Park.Bracey died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, in Boyd.Born Dec. 17, 1915, in Haskell, Bracey retired from Sears Roebuck with more than 20 years ofemployment. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Bracey was also a paper carrierfor Times Record News for 10 years.He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn M. Bracey in October 1998.He is survived by his son, Eddie Bracey of Denton; his daughters, Linda Lee and husbandTodd of Boyd, Celia Peters of Wichita Falls; his grandson Elvis Ray Peters, Jr. of Wichita Fallsand granddaughter, Kimberly Stone of Hurst.Wise County Messenger, Jan. 27, 2002

Bradley, Mark1955-2002Service for Mark Bradley, 46, of Sunnyvale was to be Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 2 p.m. at FirstChristian Church in Van Alstyne. The Revs. Duane Peters and Gary Speers were to officiate.Burial was to follow at Van Alstyne Cemetery. His wife is the former Peggy Denney of Chico.Pallbearers were to be Scott Bradley, Jim Bob Bradley, Will Bradley, Bobby Lynn Denney,Robert Bradley and Noel Bradley.Bradley died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, in Dallas.Born Aug. 31, 1955, in Van Alstyne, to Wayne and Carol Ireland Bradley, he graduated fromVan Alstyne High School in 1973 and received an associates degree in ranch managementfrom Cooke County College.He married Peggy Denney, formerly of Chico, on Aug. 30, 1975, in Chico. He was the ranchmanager at E Bar S Ranch in Sunnyvale.He is survived by his wife, Peggy Bradley of Sunnyvale; a daughter, Stephanie Bradley ofAbilene; his father, Wayne Bradley of Van Alstyne; his mother, Carol Bradley of Van Alstyneand three brothers, Robert Wayne Bradley of Frisco, Bill Tom Bradley of Sherman and NoelBradley of Whitewright.Wise County Messenger, Feb. 28, 2002

Brammer, Nora Melear1915-2002Service for Nora Melear Brammer, 86, of Rhome was Friday, Jan. 4, at Rhome Church ofChrist. Robert Bostick officiated. Burial followed in Aurora Cemetery.Brammer died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, in Fort Worth.Born April 27, 1915, in Devilla, she married B.W. Brammer Jan. 4, 1936, in Wise County. Shewas a member of the Rhome Church of Christ.She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 28, 1994.She is survived by two sons, Leslie Brammer and wife Sarah and William Doyle Brammer; herdaughters Deanna Green and husband Harrell, Linda Scott and Debra Blackburn and husbandJoe; her brothers, Dewey Melear and Sam Melear; her sister, Ruth Seaberry; 10grandchildren; 10 great-granchildren and several nieces and nephews.Wise County Messenger, Jan. 6, 2002

Brammer, William Doyle ‘Bill’1955-2002Service for William Doyle “Bill” Brammer, 46, of Rhome was to be Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 2p.m. at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Boyd. Chaplain Robert Bostick was to officiate.Burial was to follow at Aurora Cemetery.Pallbearers were to be Mike Eursi, Rusty Thompson, David Bowden, Jason Keenon, NoelBashim and Mike Gonzalez.Brammer died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, in Rhome.Born Feb. 23, 1955, in Fort Worth, he was a mechanic and worked for Zachary Construction.He was preceded in death by his parents, B. W. and Nora Melear Brammer.He is survived by his sons, Tony Ray Brammer and wife Misty Kaey, B. W. Brammer andfiancee Brandy Johnstone and Mitchell Brammer; a grandson, Taylor Ray Brammer; a brother,Leslie Brammer; three sisters, Deanna Green, Linda Scott and Debra Blackburn.Wise County Messenger, Feb. 21, 2002

Brandt, Donald Edward1942-2002Service for Donald Edward Brandt, 59, of Irving was to be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 atCoker Funeral Home Chapel. Bob Wilson was to officiate. Burial was to follow at Oaklawn

Cemetery in Decatur.Brandt died Sunday, March 17, 2002, in Arlington.He was born Aug. 19, 1942, in Fort Worth. He married Ronda Kay Reed Feb. 2, 2002, inDecatur. He was a commercial printer.He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Brandt.He is survived by his wife; his mother, Maxine Williams of Fort Worth; a sister, Vickie Frazier ofBurleson; three sons, Donald E. Brandt Jr. of Alvarado, Johnny Carr Brandt of Mansfield andMartin Alan Brandt of Fort Worth; two stepsons, Art Fowler of Valley Ranch and AndrewFowler of Euless; a stepdaughter, Amy Fowler of Fort Worth; and two grandchildren, ShelbyeJordan Brandt of Arlington and Donald Wayne Brandt of Alvarado.Wise County Messenger, March 21, 2002

Bridges, Lynn1941-2002Service for Lynn Bridges, 60, of Boyd was Friday, July 12, 2002, at the Church of Christ inBoyd with Steve Weeks officiating. Burial followed in the Cottondale Cemetery. Bridges diedTuesday, July 9, 2002, at his home in Boyd.He was born Sept. 1, 1941, in Wise County. He was a farmer and member of the Church ofChrist in Boyd. He was a lifelong resident of Boyd.Bridges was preceded in death by his brother, Allen Bridges; and two sisters, Gracie Rowlandand Venita Moll.He is survived by a brother, Quint Bridges and his wife Helena of Paradise; five sisters,Wynelle Clifton and husband Ashley of Dallas, Mary J. Hughes of Decatur, June Schilling andhusband of Vincent of Aldo, Kay Clark and her husband Jim of Boyd and Jane Burgess andhusband Otto of Chico; numerous nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Frances Bridges ofQuanah.Pallbearers were Don Patterson, Ken Steel, Mark Romine, Danny Willbanks, Joe Dean, DavidDeaton, Gary Mosley and Sammy Connally. Honorary pallbearers were Roger Gentry, PatGoodger, Jimmy Etter, Coy Cleveland and Sammy Erwin.Wise County Messenger, July 14, 2002

Briggs, Donald Gene1938-2002Graveside service for Donald Gene Briggs, 63, of Springtown were held Saturday, July 13 inthe Annis Chapel Cemetery with Tom Merritt officiating.He died Wednesday, July 10, in Springtown.Briggs was born Sept. 25, 1938, in El Campo. He was a laborer for Hogan Golf Manufacturing.He belonged to the Shriners and Masonic Lodge.He was preceded in death by his wife, June Wadsworth and two brothers, Ray and JackieBriggs.Briggs is survived by his mother, Alice Briggs; a son, Donald Briggs Jr.; a daughter DianeButters and her husband Michael of Crowley; a brother, Norman Briggs; five sisters, AbbelineWitcher, Evelyn Arnold, Katheron Imes, Mickey Brice and Mary Alice Granata and a grandson,David Butters.Wise County Messenger, July 18, 2002

Briggs, Mary Rose1919-2002Graveside service for Mary Rose Briggs, 82, of Paradise was Tuesday, Oct. 22, at BenbrookCemetery. Chaplain Kenny Cates officiated.Briggs died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, in Bridgeport.Born Dec. 8, 1919, in Kansas City, Kan., she was a retired store manager for A&W Root Beer

in Los Angeles, Calif. She had lived in Paradise the past 12 years.She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Lee Briggs Sr.; a daughter, ShirleyWatson and a son, Everett Lee Briggs Jr.She is survived by three daughters, Mary Lee Lewis of Las Vegas, Nev., Betty Jenkins andhusband Robert Dickerson of North Dakota and Judy Honeycutt of Ashville, N.C.; a son, BillBriggs and wife Pat of Cottondale; a sister, Ida Roth of El Dorado, Kan.; a daughter-in-law,Anna Briggs; 20 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, Sept. 15, 2002

Briggs, Tommy Eugene, Jr.1951-2002Service for Tommy Eugene Briggs Jr., 51, of The Colony was held Friday at the First BaptistChurch in Lewisville. Burial was in McCurley Cemetery.Briggs died Saturday, April 6, 2002, in Dallas.He was born Feb. 3, 1951, in Gainesville.He was the head football coach and athletic coordinator at The Colony High School.He was a coach at Decatur High School in the late 1970s.He is survived by his wife, Evy Briggs of Carrollton; two sons, Jeff Briggs and his wife LeAnn ofThe Colony and Brent Briggs of Carrollton; two stepdaughters, Monica and Kim Ameen ofLubbock; a brother, Jimmy Briggs and wife Vicki; a sister, Kathleen O’Neil and husband Pat ofDallas; and a granddaughter, Blaklee Ann Briggs.Pallbearers were Que Brittain, Ray Broussard, Danny Coley, Craig Deans, Larry Donaldson,Rody Durham, Ronnie Gage, Bill Williams, Mike Williams and Neal Wilson.Honorary pallbearers were Fred Matthews, Buster Leaf, Denny Foglia, The Colony HighSchool coaching staff and The Colony High School football team.Memorials may be made to the Tommy E. Briggs Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund (managed bythe Lewisville Education Foundation), P.O. Box 643, Lewisville, Texas 75067.Wise County Messenger, April 14, 2002

Briscoe, Ralph W., Lt.1927-2002Graveside service for Retired Lt. Ralph W. Briscoe, 75, of Elm Mott was to be held at 3 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 14 at Alvord Cemetery. Rev. Paul Smith was to officiate. Funeral was to be at10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Elm Mott.Briscoe died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002, in Waco.Born Aug. 13, 1927, in Electra to Joseph Monroe and Lillie Mae (Washburn) Briscoe, he was a1946 graduate of Alvord High School. He went on to receive an associates of law enforcementdegree at Navarro Junior College and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He marriedEunice Arlene Leitner May 8, 1949, in Alvord.He worked in the Safety Education Service for the Texas Department of Safety in Waco for 31years until his retirement in 1986. He was named the Hillcrest Community Hospital Volunteerof the Year for 2001 and proudly served as scout leader for his son’s Eagle Scout Troop. Hewas a member of the First Baptist Church in Elm Mott, a former Sunday School teacher andserved as a deacon since 1964.Briscoe loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting and mechanic and carpentry work.He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe Lawrence Briscoe and Kenneth CramerBriscoe and three sisters, Lillie Mae Briscoe, Lavera Briscoe and Oreva Briscoe.He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Eunice Arlene Briscoe of Elm Mott; two sons, ArnoldBriscoe and wife Elaine of Willis and D. Ralph Briscoe and wife Barbara of Elm Mott; onedaughter, Betty Dupree and husband Bill of Elm Mott; one brother, Charles Briscoe of GrandPrairie; five grandchildren, Adam Wallace Briscoe, Laura Kay Briscoe, Patricia Lynn Briscoe,Stephen Dupree and Sandy Janek and husband Andy and a great-granddaughter, Allison

Janek.Pallbearers were to be Tommy D. Shilling, Ron Brunson, Ralph Sharpe, Marvin Mack, JamesWhaley and Glen Schutza. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Texas Department ofSafety Honor Guard.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Scout Troop 498, Hillcrest Community Hospiceor the Elm Mott Volunteer Fire Department.Wise County Messenger, Dec. 15, 2002

Brown, Ruby Francis1916-2002Graveside service for Ruby Francis Brown, 86, of Alvord will be Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. atOaklawn Cemetery in Decatur. John Hanson will officiate.Brown died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002, in Fort Worth.Born July 16, 1916, in Kansas City, Mo., she was a homemaker. She married Raymond Brownin 1934 in Decatur. He preceded her in death in 1966.She is also preceded in death by a son, Leonard Brown.She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth White of Arlington and Betsy Murphy of FortWorth; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, Dec. 8, 2002

Buckliew, Mary1906-2002Service for Mary Buckliew, 96, of Alvord was Friday, Dec. 20 at the First United Methodist ofAlvord. Bob Wilson officiated and burial followed at Alvord Cemetery.Buckliew died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002, in Decatur.Born July 22, 1906, in Shreveport, La., she was a member of the Methodist Church and ahomemaker.She was preceded in death by her husband, Winfred Jackson Buckliew and one daughter,Winnie Mae Smith.She is survived by two sons, John Buckliew of Knoxville, Tenn., and Don Buckliew ofBatesville, Ark., one daughter, Bitsy McClellan of Chillicothe, 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, Alvord.Wise County Messenger, Dec. 22, 2002

Burk, Donald Dewey1930-2002Private services for Donald Dewey Burk, 71, of Chico were held in Denton.Burk died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in Chico.He was born Aug. 7, 1930, in Boston, Mass. to James Dewey and Georgie (Dixion) Burk. Hegraduated from Northeast Massachusetts University with a degree in engineering. Afterserving in the U.S. Navy, he went to work for the Polaroid Camera Company and became thehead of the design department.He is survived by his wife, Irene Burk of Denton; his son, Donald Burk, Jr. of Chico; and twograndchildren.Wise County Messenger, March 24, 2002

Burress, Lois Wallace1909-2002Service for Lois Wallace Burress, 92, of Bridgeport was to be Saturday, Oct. 26, at 11 a.m., atHawkins Funeral Chapel. Rev. Joe Motsenbocker was to officiate. Burial was to follow at EastBridgeport Cemetery.Burress died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002, in Arlington.

Born Dec. 26, 1909, in Bullard, she was a homemaker and a member of the First BaptistChurch of Bridgeport.She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl L. Burress in 1991 and four brothers, Clifford,Roy, Ernest and Garland Wallace.She is survived by a daughter, Marian Carol Johnson and husband Paul of Arlington; fourgrandchildren, Christa Pitcock and husband Mark, Teresa Hoselton and husband Mike, PaulJohnson Jr. and wife April and Jennifer Johnson and eight great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were to be Paul Johnson Jr., Mike Hoselton, Mark Pitcock and David Pitcock.Wise County Messenger, Sept. 15, 2002

Burton, Mary Frances1914-2002Service for Mary Frances Burton, 88, of Chico will be Thursday, Aug. 8, at 10:30 a.m. at MorrisMemorial Methodist Church. Rev. Charles Cox will officiate. A graveside service will follow at 2p.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth.Burton died Monday, Aug. 5, 2002, in Bridgeport.Born April 28, 1914, in Tyler, she was a member of the Eastern Star, Chico Study Club, ChicoFriendship Club and was a Methodist.She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence L. Burton Jr.; her daughter, KathleenBurton and her brother, Thomas Carter.She is survived by two daughters, Laura Berry and husband Wendell of Chico and LeahSutterfield of Fort Worth; four grandchildren, Lindee Hand, Wendell Berry Jr., Robyn Burgardtand Eric Sutterfield; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and severalnieces and nephews.Pallbearers will be Mickey Hand, Brent Hand, Wendell Berry Jr., Brian Hand, Richard Burgardt,Eric Sutterfield and Alvin Boner. Honorary pallbearers will be Jason Burgardt, David Burgardt,Michael Burgardt, Connor Berry and Caiden Berry.Wise County Messenger, Aug. 8, 2002

Butler, King Hampton1934-2002Graveside service for King Hampton “Hamp” Butler, Jr., 67, of Rhome was to be at 10 a.m.Wednesday, March 13, at Slidell Cemetery. Charles Taylor was to officiate.Butler died Saturday, March 9, 2002, in Decatur.Born Oct. 8, 1934, in Slidell, he had been a cattle rancher since 1957. He had been a cattlesalesman at the Fort Worth Stockyards for 28 years.He is survived by a son, Brett Butler of Decatur; a daughter, Lisa Herring and husband Jeff ofRhome; a sister, Cora Lee Brashears and husband Bobby of Amarillo; and a grandson,Zachary Herring of Rhome.Wise County Messenger, March 14, 2002

Cantu, Guadalupe1944-2002Service for Guadalupe Cantu, 57, of Decatur, was Tuesday, March 5 at the First BaptistChurch in Bridgeport. The Rev. Eulogio Puebla officiated. Burial followed at East BridgeportCemetery.Pallbearers were Filiberto Ortiz, James Hodges, Jesus Rodriguez, Joel de Leon, EliazarTorres and Enrique Fraga.Cantu died Saturday, March 2, 2002, in Dallas.Born March 22, 1944, in Naua Coah, Mexico, he was a carpenter and a member of thePrimera Iglesia Bautista Church of Decatur.He is survived by his wife, Yolanda Cantu; his son, Fernando Cantu and wife Cristina; his

daughter, Maygan Cantu; his stepson, Jesse Ramirez, Jr. and wife Yolanda; twostepdaughters, San Juana Yolanda Corona and Rosary Bustamante; two brothers, Fernandoand Vicente Cantu; two sisters, Martha Cantu and Carmen Quiros; and 12 grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, March 7, 2002

Capps, Mayme I.1910-2002Service for Mayme I. Capps, 92, of Dallas, formerly of Decatur, was to be Saturday, Dec. 23 at2 p.m. at Coker Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Johnny Irish was to officiate. Burial was tofollow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.Capps died Monday, Dec. 23, 2002, in Dallas.Born Aug. 12, 1910, in Texas, she was a homemaker. She was married to the late CharlesFranklin Capps and was a Methodist.She is survived by two daughters, Beverly Wilgus of Baltimore, Md., and Mary Beth Mostellerof Dallas and two grandsons, Jeff and Michael Mosteller of Dallas.Pallbearers were to be Jack Wilgus, Jim, Jeffry and Michael Mosteller, B.J. Capps and JamesCates.Wise County Messenger, Dec. 29, 2002

Carroll, Era Mae1935-2002Graveside service for Era Mae Carroll, 67, of Newark was to be held Sunday, Sept. 29, atAurora Cemetery in Aurora. The Rev. Kenny Cates was to officiate.Carroll died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002, in Bridgeport.Born July 19, 1935, in Fort Worth, she was a homemaker who married Melvin J. Carroll Sr.She was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Green.She is survived by five sons, William, Melvin Jr., Paul, Charlie and Eric Carroll; a daughter,Dona Carroll; a brother, Tommy Green; a sister, Ann O’Shield; 25 grandchildren and ninegreat-grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, Sept. 29, 2002

Carroll, Virginia1921-2002Service for Virginia Carroll, 81, of Newark was Friday, Dec. 27 at New Hope Baptist Church.The Rev. Wesley Spry officiated and was assisted by Jim Edwards. Burial followed at NewHope Cemetery.Carroll died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002, in Decatur.Born June 22, 1921, in Blount County, Ala., she married Grady Carroll on Jan. 29, 1938, inBlount County. She was a housewife.She was preceded in death by a son, Billy Wayne Carroll.She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Martha Carroll; two grandchildren, Billy WayneCarroll Jr. and Jackie Hogan; two great-grandchildren, Danielle Mincy and Megan Hogan; foursisters, Loretta Smith, Reba Cooper, Kizzie Holmes and Ellie Burttran; one brother, JohnnyMcGlaughn and one sister-in-law, Charolette Carroll.Pallbearers were Milton Johnson, Hugo Brandt, Paul Bryant, Ollie Vaden, Bill Crowson andJames Burttran.Wise County Messenger, Dec. 29, 2002

Carter, Edith Margaret1915-2002Service for Edith Margaret Carter, 86, of Boonsville was Monday, Feb. 11, at Hawkins FuneralChapel in Bridgeport. The Rev. William Winston officiated. Burial followed at BoonsvilleCemetery.

Pallbearers were James W. Carter, Robert Johnson, Kent Smith and Eddie Felton.Carter died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, in Boonsville.Born April 19, 1915, in Orange, N.J., she was a World War II veteran. She enlisted in theWomen’s Air Corp in September 1942 as a private and was honorably discharged as a captainin December, 1946. She was a WAC officer, serving as reconditioning officer and later asassistant transport commander aboard a hospital ship.She married James D. Carter Nov. 4, 1959, in Fort Worth. She worked for Montgomery Ward,Leonard’s Department Store and All Saints Hospital. She moved to Boonsville after herretirement in 1983. She was a member of St. Anne’s Episcopal Church of Lake Worth.She was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia L. Gegg; brother-in-law, Lester Gegg and herbrother, Warren Loughlin.She is survived by her husband, James D. Carter; two nieces; a nephew; a stepdaughter, KayJohnson and husband Bob of Houston; stepgranddaughters, Jackie Johnson of Houston, Kellyand Sean Plumley of Chapel Hill, N.C.; and several cousins.Wise County Messenger, Feb. 14, 2002

Carter, Ernest Eugene ‘Gene’1911-2002Funeral for Ernest Eugene (Gene) Carter, 90, of Arlington, a former owner of the Wise CountyMessenger was Tuesday in Arlington with burial at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.Carter owned the Messenger from 1960 to 1973 before he retired and moved to Arlington. Hebegan his newspaper career in Bowie and also worked in Muenster before becoming a co-owner of the weekly newspaper in Seymour. He purchased the Messenger in 1960.Carter was born in Bridgeport on Feb. 22, 1911 and graduated from Bowie High School in1929. He also attended Draughon’s Business College in Fort Worth before beginning hisnewspaper career.He was a former deacon of the First Baptist Church in Decatur and a former member of theDecatur Lions Club.Carter is survived by his wife of 68 years, Rose and his daughter Peggy and her husbandWorth Marshall of Arlington, two brothers, W. D. Carter of Grand Prairie and M. D. Carter ofBowie, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.The family requests memorials, if desired, to Mission Arlington, 210 West South Street,Arlington, TX 76010.Wise County Messenger, Feb. 14, 2002

Carter, James Daniel1914-2002Service for James Daniel Carter, 88, of Houston will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 25, atAscension and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Bridgeport with the Rev. William Winstonofficiating. Visitation will be May 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.Carter died Friday, May 17, 2002, in Houston.He was born on Sept. 13, 1914, and grew up near Boonsville. Carter graduated from TexasA&M University in 1938. He was a Captain in the U.S. Army during World War II. He workedfor many years in management with Leonard’s Department Store and Wolfe Nursery in FortWorth and Arlington. Carter returned to his Boonsville farm when he retired more than 20 yearago. He was devoted to the land and received recognition for his work as a soilconservationist. He and Edith L. Carter were married for 42 years.Carter is survived by a daughter, Frances Kay Johnson of Houston; two granddaughters, KellyAnne Plumley of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Jacquelyn Johnson of Houston; a sister, Mary AnnEbert of Denton; one nephew and three nieces.In lieu of flowers, gifts may be sent to the James D. Carter ‘38 Scholarship Fund, AgriculturalProgram Development Office, 2142 Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-

2142. Checks may be payable to the Agricultural Program Development Office with a notationJames D. Carter ’38 Scholarship Program.Wise County Messenger, May 23, 2002

Cathey, Jackie Dean1963-2002Graveside service for Jackie Dean Cathey, 39, of Durant, Okla., the son of Patricia Lee SmithBohannan of Boyd, was Tuesday, April 30, 2002, at Boggy Depot near Tushka, Okla. The Rev.Lee Armstrong officiated.Cathey died Friday, April 26, 2002, in Oklahoma City, Okla.Born March 6, 1963, in Tishomingo, Okla., he was a laborer. He attended the Victory LifeChurch.He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Harlon Cathey in 1970.He is survived by his mother; two brothers, Gene Cathey Jr. and Roger Cathey and wifeRobin, all of Boyd; three nieces; a nephew and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.Wise County Messenger, May 2, 2002

Chaffee, Marjorie June Flowers1949-2002Memorial service for Marjorie June Flowers Chaffee, 52, of Kempner, former resident of Chico,will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 25 at the Church of Christ in Chico. Ed Norton will officiatethe service.She died Monday, July 22, 2002, in Fort Hood.Chaffee was born Oct. 12, 1949, in Bridgeport. She married Richard D. Chaffee on March 14,1981, and was employed at Robinson Blood Donor Center.She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Richard D. Chaffee of Kempner; three sons,Daniel Tracy Jackson of Kempner, Terry Lynn Jackson and his wife Marsha Mae of Sachse,Robert Paul Hanes and his wife Melanie of Leonard; three daughters, Mistie Jackson of Wylie,Michelle Deeann Chaffee and Tammie Jo Chaffee, both of Kempner; eight grandchildren,Megan Leann Jackson of Idabell, Okla., Dustin Chase Jackson, Daniel Tracy Jackson andDakota Austin Jackson, all of Ottawa, Okla., Courtney June Hanes of Leonard, Katelyn MaeJackson and Connor Andrew Jackson, both of Sachse and Shelby Dawn Strawn of Wylie.Wise County Messenger, July 25, 2002

Chancellor, Edna1907-2002Service for Edna Chancellor, 94, of Decatur will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at the CokerFuneral Home Chapel. Barry Jameson will officiate, assisted by Gary Demmitt. Burial willfollow at Alvord Cemetery.Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Chancellor died Thursday, March 14, 2002, in Decatur.Born Oct. 22, 1907, in Comanche, she was a homemaker. She married Charles ChancellorMarch 5, 1930 in Wichita Falls. She was a member of the First United Methodist church inAlvord. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1961; a son, W.J. Stark; grandchildren;Cathy and Jeffery Chancellor and Calvin Stark; and a great-grandson, Ethan Chancellor.She is survived by her sons, W.C. Stark and wife Dianne of Granbury, Lonni Chancellor ofJacksboro, Charles Chancellor of Bowie and Ray Chancellor and wife Beth of Alvord; herdaughters, Rosemary Miller and husband Pat, Estelle Watts and husband Bobby and MargaretAnderson and husband Curtis, all of Decatur; 27 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; andfour great-great-grandchildren.

Cherry, John Harrison1918-2002Service for John Harrison Cherry, 83, of Springtown, a former pastor in Cottondale, was

Wednesday, June 12, at the First Baptist Church of Cottondale. Burial followed at the City ofSpringtown Cemetery.Cherry died Saturday, June 8, 2002, in Springtown.Born June 21, 1918, in Keyport, N.J., he married Mildred Mae Morris of Chickasha, Okla., onAug. 23, 1943. He served in the U.S. Army from 1940 to 1944. He attended Bible BaptistSeminary in Fort Worth. He was a pastor at churches in Lampasas, Cottondale, Agnes andOran.Cherry was a plumber and a volunteer fireman. He enjoyed gospel and country music,whistling, playing the harmonica, fishing and hunting.He was preceded in death by his wife; his mother, Blanche Foster Cherry; his father, RaymondVan Brackle Cherry and two sisters, Vera Applegate and Elena Robinson.He is survived by two daughters, Madeline Byrd of White Settlement and Martha Johnson andhusband Johnny of Weatherford; two sons, John Cherry Jr. and wife Melinda of Arlington andDavid F. Cherry of Agnes; a former son in-law, Sammy Byrd and wife Judy of Springtown; sixgrandchildren, Lisa Byrd Belser and husband Caesar, John Mark Byrd and wife Alicia,Karolinda Cherry, Bart Wisdom and wife Jodi, Jeffrey Cherry and Natalie Wisdom; a greatgrandchild, Corey Taylor Cherry; two sisters-in-law, Cleo Mariash Lubin and Margaret Struveof Fort Worth; two brothers-in-law, Murrill Morris and wife Lois of Chickasha and James A.Morris of Fort Worth and numerous nieces, nephews and step-great-grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, June 20, 2002

Choate, Richard Lee1954-2002Service for Richard Lee Choate, 47, of Arlington was Tuesday, April 2, at the Coker FuneralHome Chapel with W. C. Mangram officiating. Burial was in Chico Cemetery.Choate died March 28, 2002, in Arlington.He was born May 15, 1954, in Ardmore, Okla. He was employed at Home Depot.Survivors include his parents, Burnie and Flo Choate of Chico; and a sister, Donna Thomasand her husband Keith of Chico.Wise County Messenger, April 4, 2002

Clark, Bernice1908-2002Service for Bernice Clark, 94, of Decatur was Thursday, Nov. 21 at Coker Funeral HomeChapel. Rev. Don Spain officiated and was assisted by Tim Wertz. Burial followed at OaklawnCemetery in Decatur.Clark died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, in Decatur.Born May 9, 1908, in Tennessee, she was a homemaker and a member of Eagle Drive BaptistChurch in Decatur.She is survived by one son, Clyde Vincent Jr. of Saginaw; three daughters, Dean Spain ofDecatur, Maxine Stone of Weatherford and Jessie Bise of Cedar Hill; 15 grandchildren, 32great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were Jerry Randel Hix, Brad Hix, Michael Hix, Steve Parsons, Gentry Martindaleand Jamey Schwoyer.Wise County Messenger, Nov. 24, 2002

Clark, Sue Carol Jennings1946-2002Services for Sue Carol Jennings Clark, 55, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, at the FirstBaptist Church of Saginaw. Burial will be at Aurora Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 6 to 8p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25, at Mount Olivet Funeral Home in Fort Worth.She was the sister of Glen Jennings, Wayne Jennings and Doyle Jennings, all of Boyd.

Clark died Aug. 22, 2002, in Fort Worth.Born March 7, 1946, in Decatur, she was an active member of the First Baptist Church ofSaginaw. She was a chief financial officer for Housing and Urban Development.She is survived by her husband, Eldon Clark of Saginaw; two sons, Aaron Arrington and wifePenny of North Richland Hills, their children Ashley, Meagan, Madison and MacKenzie, PhilClark and wife Susan of Guthrie, their children, Michele, Jacob and John; three daughters,Glenna Gammon and husband Robin of Cleburne, their children, Cory, Josh and James,Susan Hutchens and husband Randy of Joshua, their child, Caleb, Jana Arrington ofLongmont, Colo., and her child, Josh; and three brothers, Glen Jennings, Wayne Jennings andDoyle Jennings, all of Boyd.Wise County Messenger, Aug. 25, 2002

Clemens, Paul Milton1922-2002Service for retired Army Maj. Paul M. Clemens, 80, of Chico was to be Saturday, Sept. 21, at11 a.m. at Coker Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Thomas Brumett was to officiate. Burial was tofollow at Oaklawn Cemetery.Clemens died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, in Chico.Born Aug. 13, 1922, in Fort Worth, he was a retired major in the U. S. Army. He married SarahE. Renshaw May 2, 1943, in Paris. After his retirement from the military, he began ranching inDecatur.He was preceded in death by his wife.He is survived by a son, Paul John Clemens of Lawrence, Kan.; three daughters, CathyChapman of Decatur, Paula Webb of Austin and Linda Mulhern of Arlington; 11 grandchildrenand seven great-grandchildren.Pallbearers were to be Jeff Webb, Glenn Chapman, Wade Mulhern, Chris Webb, GregoryMulhern and Stephen Mulhern. Honorary pallbearers were to be Curtis Webb, PatrickMurphree, Johnny Ward, Ron Biles and Charlie Lanfear.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wise County Domestic Violence Task Force,P.O. Box 491, Bridgeport, Tex., 76426.Wise County Messenger, Sept. 22, 2002

Clems, Paul Milton1922-2002Service for Paul Milton Clemens, 80, of Chico will be Saturday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m. at CokerFuneral Home Chapel. Dr. Thomas Brummett will officiate. Burial will follow at OaklawnCemetery.Clemens died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002, in Chico.Born Aug. 13, 1922, in Fort Worth, he was a rancher. He married Sarah E. Renshaw on May 2,1943, in Paris. He served in the U.S. Army.He was preceded in death by his wife.He is survived by a son, Paul John Clemens of Kansas; three daughters, Cathy Chapman ofDecatur, Paula Webb of Austin and Linda Mulhern of Arlington; 11 grandchildren and sevengreat-grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, Sept. 19, 2002

Cleveland, Memry Funchess1906-2002Service for Memry Funchess Cleveland, 95, of Paradise was to be Wednesday, Jan. 16, at theHawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport. Gerald Cleveland was to officiate. Burial was to followat Paradise Cemetery.Pallbearers were to be Leslie Oates, Stetson Oates, Robert Cleveland, Travis Cleveland,

Nathan Cleveland and Bobby Hudson.Cleveland died Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, in Decatur.Born March 29, 1906, in Paradise, she was a retired Paradise U.S. Post Office clerk. Shemarried Bob Cleveland Dec. 24, 1924, in Cottondale. She was a charter member of theParadise Church of Christ.She was preceded in death by her husband; her son, Robert Cleveland; two brothers and onesister.She is survived by her daughter, Valeria Lewis of Decatur, seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.Wise County Messenger, Jan. 17, 2002

Clifton, Jamie1919-2002Service for Jamie Clifton, 82, of Lubbock was to be Saturday, June 22, at the WestminsterPresbyterian Church in Lubbock with the Rev. Paul Cunningham officiating. Clifton was a long-time resident of Wise County. Burial was to be in the Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.Clifton died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, in Lubbock.She was born Oct. 8, 1919, in Ballinger to David T. and Fannie Brown Eaton. She was agraduate of Decatur High School, Decatur Baptist College and the University Of Texas. Shemarried William W. Clifton on Aug. 15, 1950. Clifton had taught school in Paradise, Bridgeportand Pampa. She was active in the Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Hillcrest CountryClub Ladies Association and was an avid bridge player.She is survived by her husband; two sons, John H. Clifton and his wife Rhonda of Forrestonand W.W. Clifton Jr. and his fiancee Shirley of Midland; two sisters, Hallie Mae Allison ofBronte and Jean Holt of Powell, Wyo. and seven grandchildren, Jacob, David, John, Lyle,George, Hannah and Caroline.Memorials can be made to the Building Fund at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 332133rd St., Lubbock, TX 79410 or Meals on Wheels, 2304 34th St., Lubbock, Texas 79411.Wise County Messenger, June 23, 2002

Clinton, Joseph Henry ‘Joe’1955-2002Graveside service for Joseph Henry Clinton, 47, of Newark were held Monday, June 3, 2002,at the East Bridgeport Cemetery with Chaplain Gentry Castleman officiating.Clinton died Saturday, June 1, 2002, in Bridgeport.He was born May 1, 1955, in Fort Worth. He worked for Gearhart and Owens as a pressoperator in tool and dye making. He was a Baptist.Clinton was preceded in death by his father, Henry James Clinton and two brothers, JamesClinton and Larry Clinton.He is survived by his mother, Josephine Clinton; one sister, Frances Allred and her husbandJames and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.Wise County Messenger, June 9, 2002

Clower, Johnnie Brown1929-2002Service for Johnnie Brown Clower, 73, of Alvord was held 2 p.m. Friday May 17, 2002, at theHawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport with the Rev. Bob Wilson officiating.Clower died Tuesday, May 14, 2002.He was born January 2, 1929 in Decatur. Clower was a a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a32nd degree Mason and a member of the Alvord Masonic Lodge. Clower married CharlotteHummel on December 31, 1954 in Winchester, Virginia.Clower was preceded in death by his parents, Brown and Edith Clower; a son, James Mayes

and one brother.He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Charlotte Clower; a son, Dennis Mayes and his wifeCassandra; three grandchildren, Phillip Anthony, Victor and Nicole; three great-grandchildren,Phillips Anthony, Jr., Victor and Jio Vanna and two brothers, Vernon and Garvin.In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Alvord Methodist Church building fund.Wise County Messenger, May 19, 2002

Coffee, Timothy Logan1950-2002Service for Timothy Logan Coffee, 52, of Alvord, was to be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at theFirst Baptist Church in Alvord. The Rev. Bill Cleveland was to officiate. Burial was to follow atthe Alvord Cemetery.Coffee died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2002, in Alvord.Born Feb. 17, 1950, in Phoenix, Ariz. he married Frances E. Rice Nov. 4, 1972, in Alvord. Heserved as a deacon of the First Baptist Church in Alvord, and he was a fire investigator.He is survived by his wife Francie of Alvord; a son and daughter-in-law, Ty and Kristina Coffeeof Falls Church, Va.; a sister, Patricia Maxwell of Campbellsburg, Ky.; and mother-in-lawZenna Rice of Alvord.Pallbearers were to be Dean Peace, Brad Thompson, Andy Thompson, Kelly Rice, RussellRice, Doug Parr, David Adams, Jay Houston and Kevin James.Wise County Messenger, Oct. 10, 2002

Coker, Ima Gilley1912-2002Graveside service for Ima Gilley Coker, 89, of Paradise was to be Sunday, Jan. 13, at 4:30p.m. at Paradise Cemetery. The Rev. Joe Motsenbocker was to officiate.Coker died Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, in Decatur.Born Oct. 12, 1912, in Reno, she had resided in the Paradise community since 1922. She wasa homemaker and a Baptist.She is survived by two sons, Alfred Williams and Grady Williams and wife Sharon; herdaughters, Vonciel Cash, Mary Cash, Vada Skiles and husband Billy G., Dean Bouchillon andhusband Bob and Trula Verner; her sister Eula Mae Key; 19 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, Jan. 13, 2002

Collum, Larkin Leon ‘Sonny’1934-2002Service for Larkin Leon “Sonny” Collum, 67, of Chico was to be Wednesday, March 6, at 2p.m. at the Morris Memorial United Methodist Church in Chico. The Rev. Charles Cox was toofficiate. Burial was to follow at Chico Cemetery.Pallbearers were to be Tim Jordan, James Foxworth, Jacob Palmer, Levi Foxworth, AnthonyBartoo, Terry Hand and Reid Bridwell.Collum died Friday, March 1, 2002, in Woodville.Born June 5, 1934, in Jay, Okla., he had been treated for chronic leukemia for the past fiveyears. Collum was the oldest son of Rev. Fred E. Lark Collum, an intinerant Methodistpreacher and his wife Elizabeth Manon Brook Collum. He was a member of the Seed of FaithChurch of Woodville.He is survived by a brother, B.R. Collum and wife Carol; a sister, Margaret I. Young andhusband Melvin; and several nieces and nephews.Memorials may be made to the Morris Memorial United Methodist Church of Chico, P.O. Box504, Chico, Texas, 76431.Wise County Messenger, March 7, 2002

Colvin, Frances Arnold1917-2002Service for Frances Arnold Colvin, 84, of Fort Worth was Tuesday, Jan. 8 at Shannon NorthFuneral Chapel in Fort Worth. Burial followed at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.Colvin died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, in Fort Worth.Born July 15, 1917, in McAlester, Okla., she was a homemaker and a member of the FirstBaptist Church of Newark and the Newark Senior Citizens.She was preceded in death by her husband, C.L. “Brad” Colvin in 1984.She is survived by three children, Bobby Colvin of Massachusetts, Betty Gallegos andCharlotte McAlister, both of Fort Worth; two sisters, Faye Webb of Oklahoma City, Okla. andRossie Hammerstein of San Jose, Calif.; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and threegreat-great-grandchildren.The family requests memorials be made to Vitas Hospice, 2501 Parkview Drive, Suite 600 inFort Worth, Texas, 76102.Wise County Messenger, Jan. 10, 2002

Connally, James Ralph, Jr.1937-2002Graveside service for James Ralph Connally, Jr., 64, of Boyd was Tuesday, April 16, at theBoyd Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Wright officiating.Connally died Saturday, April 13, 2002, in Decatur.He was born July 10, 1937, in Iredell. A 1956 graduate of Boyd High School, he was an Armyveteran and a retired butcher. He was a Baptist. He married Gwen Hall Sept. 29, 1972, inWeatherford. He was preceded in death by his father, James Connally, Sr., and a brother, JoeDavid Connally.He is survived by his mother, Esther Connally; a son, Andy Connally; a daughter, MarceyConnally; three stepchildren Buddy Butcher, Peggy Crain and Trina Mathis; three brothers,Sam Connally, Danny Connally and Ricky Connally; three sisters, Peggy Perkins, Colene Scottand Linda Wright; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Wise County Messenger, April 18, 2002

Cook, James Thomas ‘Jim’1939-2002Service for James Thomas “Jim” Cook, 63, of Paradise was to be Saturday, July 6, at 2 p.m.,at the First Baptist Church of Cottondale. The Revs. Charles Pugh and Terry Terry were toofficiate. Burial was to follow at Cottondale Cemetery.Pallbearers were to be Rob Crawford, Roy Jones, Mike Richardson, Trent Morrow, TonyCaruthers and Gilbert Horton. Honorary pallbearers were to be Tom Frost, Wayne Hudson,Nick Nichols, Larry McNew and David Shockley.Cook died Thursday, July 4, 2002, in Decatur.Born Jan. 31, 1939, in Decatur, he married Janice Rendleman on Feb. 17, 1961, inCottondale. He retired after 44 years of service as a cable technician for Southwestern Bell. Hewas also a member of the First Baptist Church of Cottondale.He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Cook and his sister, Wanda McBride.He is survived by his wife; three sons, Leslie Cook and wife Jan, Jamie Cook and wife Karen,and Paul Cook, all of Bridgeport; a daughter, Veronica Cook of Paradise; a brother, RobertCook of Paradise; a sister, Toni Howell of Denton; seven grandchildren, Kenneth, Michael,Kaleb, Parker, Carson, Mason and Taylor; his mother-in-law, Gracie Rendleman of Paradiseand numerous nieces and nephews.Wise County Messenger, July 7, 2002

Cook, Leonard F. ‘Cookie’1923-2002Graveside service for Leonard F. “Cookie” Cook, 79, of Sealy was Friday, Nov. 15 atFayetteville Catholic Cemetery. Monsignor Ben Mazurkiewicz officiated.Cook died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002, in Bellville.Born June 21, 1923, in Decatur to Thurman Foster and Bernice McCraken Cook, he was aretired technician with Gulf Oil Corp. and was a member of the Methodist church. He marriedAgnes Vitek Cook in Wallis May 8, 1954. He was a member of the Decatur Masonic Lodge.He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Agnes Cook; one daughter, Donna McBride and herhusband Joe of Houston; two sons, Kyle Cook and wife Barbara and Ken Cook and wifeHelen, all of Madison, Miss.; four sisters, Martha Hickey of Crane, Bonnie Rawlings andhusband U.R. of Decatur, Norma Wiley and husband Clint of Decatur and Joyce McNeil andhusband Jim of Richmond and five grandchildren, Jonathan, Meredith, Foster, Kendall andCarter.Wise County Messenger, Nov. 17, 2002

Cooley, Juanita1918-2002Graveside service for Juanita Cooley, 83, of San Angelo was to be Wednesday, April 10, atBethel Cemetery in Wise County at 11 a.m.Cooley died Sunday, April 7, 2002, in San Angelo.Born April 11, 1918, in Decatur, she was a homemaker. She married the late Pete Cooley onMarch 22, 1941. He preceded her in death on Nov. 24, 1988.She is survived by a son, Tom Cooley of Cancun, Mexico; a daughter, Phyllis Standard of SanAngelo; a sister, Dale Hoyle of Decatur; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.Wise County Messenger, April 11, 2002

Cooper, Charles Thomas1938-2002Service for Charles Thomas Cooper, 64, of Bridgeport will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 13, atthe Pleasant View Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Demmitt officiating. Burial will be inCumby Cemetery north of Chico.Cooper died Friday, May 10, 2002, in Bridgeport.He was born Jan. 19, 1938, in Fort Worth. He was a machinist for Hydra-Rig in Fort Worth for27 years. He lived in Fort Worth until 1993 when he moved to Bridgeport. He married JodyWhatley Dec. 31, 1956, in Fort Worth. He was a deacon at Pleasant View Baptist Church. Hewas preceded in death by a brother, Walter Lee Cooper.Survivors include his wife; two sons, Ricky Thomas Cooper of Bridgeport and Lesley WayneCooper and his wife Barbara of Keller; two daughters, Darla LaNell McCollum and herhusband Ken and Lisa Rene Garcia and her husband Mickey, all of Bridgeport; three sisters,Peggy Stanton of Nipomo, Calif., and Faye Baker and Charlene Schiller, both of Rendon; twosisters-in-law, Bertie Ousley and Judy Begley; a brother-in-law, Butch Begley; and 11grandchildren, Dax Cooper, Chaney Cooper, Gage Cooper, Clint Cooper, Lindsey Cooper,Stacie McCollum, Kenneth McCollum, Julie McCollum, Mikey Garcia, Jacob Garcia and RyleeGarcia.Wise County Messenger, May 12, 2002

Copp, L.D.1928-2002Service for L.D. Copp, 74, of Justin was Monday, Dec. 23 at the Justin United MethodistChurch. Rev. John Eckstein officiated, assisted by James Vinzant.Copp died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2002, in Denton.

Born April 22, 1928, in Justin to Ira and Ada Alice (Holland) Jott, he married Sandra Love onApril 25, 1953, in Justin. He was retired from several self-employment ventures. He served inthe U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and he was a member of the Justin United MethodistChurch and a 50-year member of the Justin Masonic Lodge, No. 963.He is survived by his wife; two sons, Terry and Kyle and three grandchildren, all of Justin.Wise County Messenger, Dec. 25, 2002

Cowdin, Jacoby Ivough2002-2002Graveside service for Jacoby Ivough Cowdin, the infant son of Cassondra Davis and ShannonCowdin of Rhome, will be Thursday, Oct. 24, at 10 a.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.Bishop Brad Ough will officiate.Cowdin died shortly after birth Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002, in Decatur.He is survived by his parents; his grandparents, Nick and Sandra Gladkoff of Rhome andDonald A. Davis of Hampton, Va.; great-grandparents, Ivan and Anna Adle of Cozad, Neb.;two brothers, Chevis and Zhane Cowdin and two sisters, Korrissa Davis and Aubrey Cowdin.Wise County Messenger, Sept. 15, 2002

Cowling, Edgar1920-2002Service for Edgar Cowling, 81, of Bridgeport is Thursday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m., at the First UnitedMethodist Church in Bridgeport. The Rev. Johnny Irish will officiate. Burial will follow at EastBridgeport Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Corey Cowling, Will Cowling, Brad Garrison, JayHudson, Doug Bridwell and Billy Fred Walker. Honorary pallbearers are Loyd Wood, L.B.McDonald, L.V. Selz Claude Emm