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Alexander Cromer, Carolyn Ann

FORT WORTH - Carolyn Ann Cromer, 65, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2007.

Funeral: 1 p.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Garden Chapel. Visitation: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Funeral Home.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3310 Hamilton Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76107; or your favorite charity.

Carol was born in San Antonio and lived her teenage and adult life in Fort Worth and Aledo. She graduated from Paschal High School in 1959. She worked as an office manager for several area nursing homes, where she enjoyed giving kind words of encouragement to the residents. She will be remembered as a sweet and loving person.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Cromer.

Survivors: Daughter, Kimberly Tschirhart and her husband, Mark, of Castroville; son, Ed Everett and his wife, Lori, of Lipan; brother, Rick Alexander; sister, Kathy Alexander; grandchildren, Austin Wood, Ian O'Donnell, Steven Petty and Sadie McCarter; niece, Rebecca Alexander; and her beloved pets, Scrappy and CoCo.

Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Rd., 817-336-0584

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) July 10, 2007

Bailey, Bill

ARLINGTON -- Billy Don Bailey, 63, a retired EPA employee, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2003, in Arlington.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Chimes. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mr. Bailey was a longtime member of the LDS Church in Arlington.

Survivors: Wife of 40 years, Linda Bailey; sons, Will Bailey and wife, Shannon, and Jeff Bailey and wife, Jenne; granddaughters, Courtney and Halle; brother, Dan Bailey and wife, Lavonia; sister, Della Bailey; niece, Talana Halve; nephew, Brandon Heath; and great-nephew, Jason Duncan.

Laurel Land Funeral Home

7100 Crowley Road, (817) 293-1350

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) June 24, 2003

Champion Doak, Shirley

GRANBURY - Shirley Champion Doak departed this life to be with the Lord on Friday, March 31, 2006, in Canyon.

Memorial service: 2 p.m. Friday, April 7, at Acton United Methodist Church in Acton.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Hospice Care of the Southwest, 1500 S. Coulter, Ste. 3, Amarillo, Texas 79106; or Feed the Children Fund, P.O. Box 36, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73101.

Shirley was born Jan. 17, 1941, to Joe and Doris Champion of Fort Worth. She attended Paschal High School. As a young girl, Shirley trained and showed horses. When her boys were in middle school, she worked for the 4H Club of Aledo, teaching horsemanship. She and her son, George Jr., bred, raised and showed Longhorn cattle. In recent years, Shirley was a dog groomer. She loved training her dogs in obedience and agility. She loved animals and being outdoors. Her very favorite place to be was in Colorado, hiking in the mountains with her sister, Beverly.

Special thanks to Dr. Stenhouse, Connie Pulley R.N., Helen Miller R.N., and Beverly and Tanna, very special ladies who gave Shirley such loving care.

Survivors: Sons, George Doak Jr. and wife, LaQuitta, of Canyon, Steve and Michael Doak, who live and work in Iraq; granddaughters, Dani and Amberly Doak of Smithville and Cassie Doak of Canyon; grandson, Colby and wife, Megan Doak, of Canyon; sisters, Beverly Sharp of Plano, Barbara and husband, Joe Snow of Granbury, and Gwen and husband, Mil Nagel, of Los Gatos, Calif.; brothers, Joe Champion Jr. of Tualitin, Wash., and Jim Gaddy of Fort Worth; numerous nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Elle Mae.

Brooks Funeral Directors

Canyon, (806) 655-2111

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) April 6, 2006

Cleere, Glenda June

FORT WORTH - Glenda June Cleere, a dry cleaner delivery person, died Saturday at a Fort Worth hospital. She was 52.

Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home. Burial will be in Laurel Land Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.

Ms. Cleere was a lifelong resident of Fort Worth. She was a graduate of R.L. Paschal High School.

Ms. Cleere was a member of Travis Avenue Baptist Church.

The family suggests making memorials to Cancer Care Services of Tarrant County, 605 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth 76104.

Survivors: Parents, Chester E. Cleere and Elgie Withers, both of Fort Worth; brother, Michael L. Cleere of Fort Worth; sister, Donna K. Bennett of Fort Worth; and two stepsisters, Jeanette Manus and Shirley Price, both of Fort Worth.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) January 31, 1994

CUSICK, NORMA

Norma Cusick, 65, a Phlebotomist, died Saturday, December 9, 2006 in Cleburne.

Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Laurel Land Chapel of Chimes in Fort Worth. Burial: Laurel Land.

Survivors: her lifetime companion, Elizabeth Spiegel; father, A.A. Cusick and wife, Jolene; sister, Vicki Powers and husband, Bill; nephews, Matthew Stout and wife, Margi, Nathan Stout and wife, Candas; aunt, Nadine Dickenson; and grandchildren, Brittany Stout and Sayra Stout.

Published in the Star-Telegram on 12/12/2006

Dyer, Barry Leon

FORT WORTH - Barry Leon Dyer, 64, an electrical contractor, died Friday afternoon, April 21, 2006, at a local hospital.

Celebration of life: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at the Fort Worth Boat Club, 10000 Boat Club Road.

Memorials: Mr. Dyer's family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, friends may honor his memory by making contributions to the Hub Isaacks Memorial Junior Sailors Fund, 10000 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth 76179; the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, Va., 22038; or to a charity of choice.

Barry was born July 9, 1941, in Fort Worth. A graduate of R.L. Paschal High School, he attended the University of Oklahoma and Texas Christian University before entering the family business, Empire Electric, and earning his master electrician's license.

In his early years, he loved to hunt and fish on Flat Top Ranch.

He was a past member of Fort Worth Boat Club and Fort Worth Power Squadron, where he taught advanced navigation courses.

He served as troop leader of Ship 420 of the Explorer Scouts and mentored local junior sailors on "Bellami." An avid sailor, he enjoyed years of racing and cruising local and international waters with family and friends. Being on the water with his sons was one of his greatest passions.

Barry was a generous man with a huge heart who could always be counted on to help those in need.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha Leona Haggard Dyer and William Leon Dyer.

Survivors: Sons, Bryan Dyer and his wife, Vicki, Jason Dyer and Leon Dyer; and loving companion and best friend, Sandi Metcalf.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) Date: April 30, 2006

Faubion Alexander, Norma Jean

FORT WORTH - Norma Jean Alexander, 60, a devoted wife, loving mama and maw, and talented crafter and painter, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001 in Fort Worth.

Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday at Crosier Pearson Mayfield Funeral Home. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Alexander was retired from the Tandy Corporation after 21 years of dedicated service.

Survivors: Husband of 42 years, James R. Alexander Jr.; children, Robert Lynn Alexander and his wife, Regina, Roger Lee Alexander, Lois Marie Pitts and her husband, Bobby, Mary Ann Alexander Whatley, James "Jamie" R. Alexander and Bobby Brown; grandchildren, Bryan, Stephanie, Randall, Tiffany, Amy and Will; and special auntie, Idalene Prince.

Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield

Fort Worth/Burleson

(817) 568-8836

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) December 27, 2001

GROSS LACROSSE, ANNE FRANCES

Anne Frances LaCrosse, 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, Jan. 12, 2007.

Celebration of life: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Living Word Lutheran Church, 2031 W. Northwest Highway, Grapevine. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, 5725 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one of the following: Living Word Lutheran Church, 2031 W. Northwest Highway, Grapevine 76051; Grace to You, P.O. Box 4000, Panorama City, Calif. 91412; Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County, P.O. Box 2144, Fort Worth 79113-2144; Back to the Bible, P.O. Box 82808, Lincoln, Neb. 68501-2808; Community Bible Study, CBS National Service Center, 1125 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Suite 125, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80920-3930; Bible Study Fellowship International, 19001 Huebner Road, San Antonio 78258.

Anne was born Jan. 10, 1941, in Fort Worth to Mel and Fran Gross. She graduated from Paschal High School in 1959. Anne obtained her undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University and earned her master's degree from the University of North Texas. She enjoyed the study of languages and music.

Anne sought the Lord with her whole heart, and faithfully studied the Scriptures in order to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to others.

Survivors: Husband, Terry; daughter, Lola and son, Ford; sister, Kay Gilliam and husband, Burl; nephew, Lance Gilliam; niece, Laura Gilliam Self; and great-niece, Sierra Oneal Self; cousins, H.W. Jett, Gayla Jett Shannon and husband, Mike, John Jett and Alec Shannon; and many friends.

Published in the Star-Telegram on 1/14/2007.

HAYDEN, RICHARD BRUCE

Firefighter was fearless in life and during illness

Richard Bruce Hayden was looking forward to lazy days of fishing after retirement. Growing up, he spent summers at the Straits of Mackinac in Michigan or at lakes in Minnesota fishing with his family, his mother, Eleanor Hayden, said Wednesday. "He would fish like simple Simon in a pail," she said. "Within the last few years, he got into fly fishing. He just loved fishing. He'd fish anywhere, anytime."

After a battle with lung cancer, Mr. Hayden died Tuesday, November 22, 2005. He was 65. His funeral is at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Greenwood Chapel in Fort Worth.

Mr. Hayden was born in Lansing, Mich., and moved with his family to Fort Worth when he was 9, partly because his mother missed her home state.

He graduated from Paschal High School in 1959 and then attended Texas A&M University. He started off in sales and then became a licensed electrician. He recently retired from Arlington Memorial Hospital after being an electrician there for 13 years.

Mr. Hayden was an excellent craftsman, his mother said. He would build a table for her, bookshelves for his wife and toys for children. He even built the barn that became his workshop, she said. "He was just one that was very talented," she said. "And if he decided he wanted something, he just made it."

Mr. Hayden was a charter member of the Lillian Volunteer Fire Department, where he fought fires for 10 years. He and his wife, Shellye, moved to land near Lillian to have room for Shellye's horses, Eleanor Hayden said. As the community started growing, he wanted to do what he could to help out, she said. He worked to raise money for a new fire station, for a truck and for other supplies. He saw the department through a lot of growing pains, she said. When the department was still new, the crew decided to meet at the site of emergencies instead of going to the station first to save time, Eleanor Hayden said. "But then one time, they all went to the site of the fire, and no equipment was there," she said. "I think they decided to change that real quick."

While he had a great sense of humor and was always honest, she said she'll remember her son for always being fearless, even through his illness. "I've never known him to be afraid of anything," she said. "His older sibling was afraid of the dark and the older brother would take him by the hand for reassurance."

Survivors include his wife Shellye; son, Jeffrey Hayden; two grandsons; his mother, Eleanor Hayden; and a brother, Douglas Hayden.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) Date: November 25, 2005

Hefner, Dr. Jimmie Earl

Funeral services were held Monday for Dr. Jimmie Hefner, senior pastor at Covenant Baptist Church in Allen. Burial followed at Thomas Cemetery in Bridgeport.

Dr. Hefner died from a heart attack Friday, March 3, 2008 at Columbia Medical Center of Plano. He was 57.

Dr. Hefner moved to Allen three years ago after 13 years as a pastor in Shreveport, La.

"It was a new mission for him," said his wife, Jean Hefner of Allen. "We saw a real need for work in that area because it was growing so rapidly. " Last Sunday was to have been Dr. Hefner's last at Covenant Baptist Church. He was planning to move to Branson, Mo., during the first week of April to pastor a new church, Mrs. Hefner said.

A Fort Worth native, he received a bachelor's degree in biblical studies from Texas Wesleyan University, a master's in theology from Luther Rice University in Jacksonville, Fla., and a doctorate of ministry from Louisiana Baptist University in Shreveport.

He had previously pastored churches in Garland, Jacksboro, Denison and in Ohio.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons Jimmie Hefner Jr. of Bryant, Ark., and John Hefner of Sulphur Springs; daughters Jeannean Douglas of Pottsboro and Jill Solomon of Frisco; and 12 grandchildren.

The Dallas Morning News (TX) March 31, 1998

HOLLEY, PAUL NORMAN

Paul N. Holley went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Aug. 6, 2007.

Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Friday at Aledo Church of Christ, 201 FM 1187 S. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Laurel Land Funeral Home.
Memorials: Paul's family and friends request that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Aledo Church of Christ/Mexico Missions or Christ's Haven for Children.

Paul was born Sept. 9, 1941, to A.D. and Odessa Permenter Holley in Fort Worth. He graduated from R.L. Paschal High School in 1959 and attended Arlington State College, now UTA. He served in the U.S. military as a member of the Air Force Reserve. On Aug. 14, 1964, Paul married the love of his life, Carol Ann Smith, in Winters. He worked most of his adult life in the electronics component industry, working at Scooter's Radio Supply, Thomas Electronics and Fisk Telephone Systems before opening his own business in 1973. Paul was the co-founder, co-owner and president of Industrial Electronics from 1973 to 2000. He was honored as Future Business Leaders of America's National Entrepreneur of the Year in 1987, receiving the honor in Anaheim, Calif.

Paul was a member and former deacon at Aledo Church of Christ. He was committed to the work of the church and active in several ministries. Paul was truly an example of a Christian who lived his life God's way. He was also an incredible example for his children of what a spouse and parent should be. He was a servant in all aspects of the word. He was perpetually selfless, putting others' needs and wishes ahead of his own.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors: Wife of 42 years, Carol Ann Holley; son, Michael Holley and wife, Sheri, of Waxahachie; daughters, Paula Holsberry and husband, Ken, of Wichita Falls and Laura Drury and husband, Derrek, of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Brent and Jonathan Holsberry, Logan and Megan Holley and Ty and Halle Drury; brother, Arthur Holley and wife, Nancy, of Sugar Land; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Published in the Star-Telegram on 8/9/2007

Hudson Lewis, Del

FORT WORTH -- Del Hudson Lewis, a resident of Fort Worth since 1946, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick Cathedral. Entombment: Greenwood Mausoleum.

Pallbearers: Dr. Phil Bechtel, Butch Clemmons, Dave Hulack, David Lee, Rick Strube, Bob Sweeney, Willie Williams and Massie Tillman. Honorary pallbearers: Barry Norman, Elmer Brown and Norman Hardee.

Memorials: Should friends desire, memorials may be given to The Carmelite Nuns, 5801 Mount Carmel Drive, Arlington, Texas 76017, or Cancer Care Services, 623 S. Henderson, Fort Worth, Texas 76104.

Del Hudson Lewis was born March 12, 1941, in Puerto Rico, and had been a Fort Worth resident since 1946. She was the daughter of the late Maj. Francis H. DuRant, who gave his life in the service for his country, and the former Roxie Elizabeth Nilson. After later moving to Texas, Del's mother remarried in 1951 to William A. Hudson, who adopted Del and her sister and was their "Papa" forever more.

Delmar attended and graduated from Hockaday School in Dallas and Mount Vernon Junior College in Washington, D.C. She also attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and later graduated from Texas Wesleyan College. She was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church, The Auxiliary of the Discalced Carmelite Nuns, the Fort Worth Junior League, The Westcliff Garden Club, The Tuesday Afternoon Rejebian Club and Shady Oaks Country Club.

Del was a generous and loving woman who touched countless lives in remarkable ways. She had the courage of a warrior and the grace of an angel. One of her cousins described her as having "compassionate eyes and a heart of mercy." She will be deeply missed and remembered always. Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eyes, and in every gesture dignity and love.

Pallbearers: Dr. Phil Bechtel, Butch Clemmons, Dave Hulack, David Lee, Rick Strube, Bob Sweeney, Willie Williams, and Massie Tillman. Honorary Pallbearers: Barry Norman, Elmer Brown and Norman Hardee.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Braden King.

Survivors: Husband of 25 years, Don Lewis; children, Ross King and his wife, Holly, Mollie Howell, Will King and his wife, Tammy, and Scott Lewis and his wife, Vanessa; grandchildren, Shannon Bull, Tyler Bull, Emily King, Blake King; sister, Lindy Hudson; nephew, Will Stripling and his wife, Denise; niece, Kristen Stripling; uncle and aunt, George and Cynthia Nilson; cousins and extended family; and her many friends of Bill Wilson.

Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home

702 Eighth Ave., (817) 336-0345

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) September 6, 2003

Hukill, Jim Ray

SPRINGTOWN - Jim R. Hukill, 60, a manufacturer’s representative, died Sunday, March 17, 2002 in Azle.

Funeral: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Biggers Funeral Chapel. Burial: Springtown Cemetery. The Rev John Conway will officiate. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mr. Hukill, a lifelong area resident, graduated from Paschal High School in 1959. He was married to Sandra L. Rogers on Jan. 24, 1959 in Weatherford. They had lived in Keller for 21 years and in Springtown for the last five years. He was self-employed as a manufacturers representative in the automotive air conditioning industry for 30 years.

Survivors: Wife, Sandra L. Hukill of Springtown; son, Jamie C. Hukill and his wife, Bobbie of San Antonio; daughter, Pam L. Smith and her husband, Tony of Springtown; brother, Danny C. Hukill of Santa Rosa, Calif.; grandchildren, Holly, Justin, Amy and Casey Hukill, Landon and Austin Smith; great-grandchildren, Zachary and Haley Mathis; a number of nieces and nephews including Heather Hukill.

Biggers Funeral Home

7139 Jacksboro Hwy., (817) 237-3341

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) March 19, 2002

KAYE, LINDA

'Fort Worth's most famous freelance photographer' dies _{By MATT FRAZIER}

_{STAR-TELEGRAM / RON JENKINS}

Freelance photographer Linda Kaye at work during the Rangers game on Sep 3.

FORT WORTH -- Linda Kaye's portfolio is a history of sports in the Metroplex.

She began photographing Texas Christian University sporting events as a freshman in 1959 and never stopped. She photographed Tom Vandergriff throwing out the first pitch at the first Texas Rangers game in 1972.

But she never knew how big an impact she made until the very end, said her brother, Roger Kaye.

Ms. Kaye, a freelance photographer who chronicled the Horned Frogs, Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys for a half-century, died at 9:50 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 2007. She was 65.

"It's really been incredible, nonstop people coming by," Roger Kaye said from the hospice at Garden Terrace Nursing Home in Fort Worth, where Ms. Kaye died.

TCU Chancellor Victor Boschini visited several times. Former pitcher Nolan Ryan telephoned, as did President George W. Bush.

"She had no idea she was thought of this way, that people really loved her," Roger Kaye said. "They know she really cared, and they cared about her."

She had surgery for uterine cancer in 2002. The cancer returned a year ago.

"She was in incredible pain," Roger Kaye said. "They never seemed to find a way to manage the pain. She told me yesterday, 'I don't want to die.' She was a real fighter. It is heartbreaking that it had to end this way."

TCU memorabilia from the last 50 years fills a room in her house. The T-shirts and jerseys, historic programs and souvenirs will be donated to TCU, and her photo negatives will be stored in the university's archives, Star-Telegram columnist Jim Reeves reported.

President Bush called Ms. Kaye's hospice room last week, Reeves wrote in his column Sunday.

"Dying of cancer and unable to speak, Fort Worth's most famous freelance photographer listened wide-eyed as President Bush told her he wished the Rangers could have won a World Series championship for her while he owned the team," Reeves wrote.

"He reminisced with her about all the nights they spent together at The Ballpark, chatting as George sat in the owner's box in the front row and Linda snapped photos of the action.”Afterward, the president told Linda's brother Roger to 'give her a big kiss for me.' Roger promised that he would."

Ms. Kaye also was notified last week that she would be inducted into the Bob Schieffer School of Journalism Hall of Excellence for her lifetime of work chronicling events at TCU, Reeves reported.

"When she went out to take photos, it wasn't just a photo opportunity or an assignment," Roger Kaye said. "She treated high school players the same as she treated, say, Roger Staubach. She made a real emotional connection with the people."

Kidwell Lane, Darlene

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS - Darlene Kidwell Lane, 60, a registered nurse, died Friday, May 24, 2002, at a local hospital.

Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at Smithfield Church of Christ, 6529 Smithfield Road. Entombment: Laurel Land Memorial Park.

Pallbearers: Kyle White Jr., Gary Gale Jr., Chris Gale, Frank Cragan II, Scott Gale, Eagle Scout Michael Thompson, Eagle Scout John Thompson and Tim Britton. Honorary pallbearers: Scout Troop #321. Memorials: In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Boy Scouts of America, Troop #321 to benefit children going to camp. For information, contact Tawn Perkins at (817) 485-0971.

Darlene was born in Tulsa, Okla. She was a dedicated and loving Christian serving the Lord throughout her life. She was always active in her families' lives by taking all 16 of her nieces and nephews to the Church of Christ.

Active with the Boy Scouts of America, she served as a committee chairperson and rank advancement chairman with Troop #321 for eight years and at times paid for camp for the less fortunate boys. A 1962 graduate of John Peter Smith School of Nursing, Darlene demonstrated her love and compassion by caring for others. She had so much to offer love, spiritual leadership and friendship. She was a blessing to all that knew her and a friend to all living things.

Her daughter, Brandi Nicole Lane; parents, John and Irene Kidwell Sr.; brother, John Kidwell II; and a great-nephew, Kyle "Trey" White, preceded her in death.

Survivors: Sisters, Linda Sands, Carolyn Nation, Linda Watson and her husband, Victor, Beverly Cragan and her fiancee, Mark Cowan, and Shawn Thompson and her husband, Michael; godsons, Marcus and Ashton Smith; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts and uncles; and her beloved dog, Sweet Rose.

Lucas Funeral Home Hurst, (817) 284-7271

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) June 1, 2002

Lee, Larry

Larry Lee, 48, Dies; Television Producer, Wrote Biographies

Larry Lee, an award-winning television and radio producer and co-author of biographies of the writers Jack Kerouac and William Saroyan, died of AIDS on Thursday at Children's Hospital in San Francisco. He was 48 years old.

Mr. Lee, who was the executive producer of KRON-TV's ''Target 4 Investigative Team,'' received the Peabody and Dupont awards for his documentary ''Climate of Death,'' about the war in El Salvador. In 1985, he produced the first television documentary on AIDS, ''In the Midst of Life,'' which gained wide critical acclaim. In 1986, he was awarded an Emmy for ''Shattered Dreams,'' a documentary on a Belgian boys' home that sheltered Jewish children during the Holocaust.

Mr. Lee was born in Fort Worth. He graduated from the University of Texas and began his career in journalism as a copyboy for The Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He later covered the civil rights movement for United Press International and was the founding manager of KPFT-FM radio, a Pacifica Foundation station in Houston.

In 1971, Mr. Lee settled in the Bay Area, where he wrote extensively for many publications, including The Village Voice and Rolling Stone. He and Barry Gifford wrote ''Jack's Book,'' an oral history of Jack Kerouac, and ''Saroyan,'' a biography.

He is survived by his mother, Anita Lee, and brother, David Lee, both of Fort Worth.

Martin, Gary William

FORT WORTH - Gary W. Martin, 55, southwestern regional sales manager for Acheson Colloids Co. for the last 27 years, died Wednesday, October 23, 1996 in Fort Worth.

Funeral: 10 a.m. today at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park.

Dr. Charles Sanders will officiate.

Pallbearers: Byron Black, David Erwin, Barry Grubb, Bill McKenna, Bill Pigden and Howard Yearly. Honorary pallbearers: John Bouwens, Hector Cantu, Steve Goodchild, Wiley Ray Hodges, Stewart Morrison and F.B. Strickland.

Memorials: Charity of choice.

Gary W. Martin was born July 17, 1941, in Fort Worth.

Mr. Martin, a lifelong Fort Worth resident, graduated from Paschal High School in 1959 and Texas Wesleyan in 1964. Prior to his employment at Acheson Colloids Co., he worked for Phillips 66 Plastics Division in Bartlesville, Okla., and Villa Park, Ill.

Survivors: Wife, Linda Sue Mathews Martin, whom he married in 1963; sons, Terry Martin of Crowley and Tracy Martin and his wife, Agna, of Arlington; parents, Harold and Maurine Martin of Fort Worth; and brothers, Norman Martin and his wife, Peggy, and their daughter, Mitzi.

Thompson's Harveson & Cole
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) October 26, 1996

McClung, John B.

OAK PARK, Calif. - Dr. John B. McClung, 60, a loving husband and father, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2001, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. For almost a month, John had been fighting pneumonia desperately trying to return home to his wife and daughters. Instead, he went home to be with his father in heaven.

Graveside service: 11 a.m. Monday at Greenwood Memorial Park. A memorial service will be held the following day at Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif.

Dr. John B. McClung was born Feb. 20, 1941 in Fort Worth to Leo and Willie Mae McClung. In 1965, he married Christine Huffman, the love of his life. Together they relocated to Southern California and had two daughters, the other loves of John's life. John taught history at Pepperdine University for 36 years where he deeply touched the lives of innumerable students and faculty members.

John will forever be remembered as a wonderful man with a humble spirit, gentle touch, brilliant mind and a beautiful heart so full of endless love. He was truly the center of his family's universe, and we will count the days until we see him again.

Survivors: Wife, Christine McClung; daughters, Bonnie and Mindy McClung.

Greenwood Funeral Home

3100 White Settlement Road

(817) 336-0584

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) June 17, 2001

Mitchell Jones, Bonnie Cade

ARLINGTON -- Bonnie C. Jones, 63, a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, in Arlington. Bonnie retired in August 2003, from the Gladney Center after 18 years as a Post Adoption Counseling Assistant. She directed the Handbell Choir at Lamar Baptist Church for 15 years. She most recently served as president of the family council at The Estates of Fort Worth Healthcare Center.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Lamar Baptist Church in Arlington. Burial services will be at Greenwood Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Arlington Funeral Home.

Bonnie is survived by her husband of 42 years, Doyce Jones of Arlington; daughters, Gay Lynn Robinett of Watauga, Diane Parrett and husband, Mike, of Vidor and Angie Chapman and husband, Scott, of Manhattan, Kan.; mother, Louise Cade Johnson of Fort Worth; sisters, Marsha Ann Massie and husband, William, of Midlothian and Nita Ruth Moore and husband, Carl, of Fort Worth; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

In celebration of Bonnie's life, please send memorials to The Gladney Center, 6300 John Ryan Drive, Arlington, Texas 76132.

Arlington Funeral Home

1221 E. Division St. (817) 548-1791

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) November 11, 2003

Moore, Richard Delmon

ARLINGTON - Funeral for Richard D. Moore, 54, owner of United Metal Fabricators, who died Monday, June 6, 1994 at home from a gunshot wound, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Laurel Land Funeral Home in Fort Worth. Burial will be in Laurel Land Memorial Park.

Mr. Moore was born in Fort Worth and lived in Arlington for nine years.

He was a member of River Oaks Masonic Lodge 1311. He was a Baptist.

Survivors: Son, Trigg Moore of Bedford; daughter, Treena Moore of El Paso; parents, Richard N. and Marie Moore of Fort Worth; brother, Gerald Moore of Fort Worth; and sister, Barbara LeFils of Dallas.

Morris Tracy, Sarah Ann "Sally"

FORT WORTH -- Sarah Ann "Sally" Tracy, 62, a devoted wife and mother, passed away Friday, April 16, 2004.

Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Monday in Greenwood Chapel, with the Rev. John C. Robertson officiating. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Sally was born May 6, 1941, to Ralph and Ellen Morris in Indianapolis, Ind. She graduated from Paschal High School in 1959. Sally received a fine arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She and her husband, Gary, were married in 1966. Sally had a great love for her daughter. She was artistic and creative and loved to work with children.

The family would like to thank Odyssey Hospice, especially Jennifer Bruno, Carmel Burdock and the employees of Fireside Lodge. A special thanks to Dr. Peter Damico.

Survivors: Husband, Gary Tracy of Fort Worth; daughter, Susan Tracy Wise and husband, Ed of Fort Worth; brothers, Richard Morris and wife, Chrissy of Honolulu, Hawaii, David Morris and wife, Joy of Fort Worth and John Robert Morris of Fort Worth; sister, Joanne Massad and husband, Vic of Elizabethtown, Pa.; and nephews and niece, Caleb and William Tucker and Michael and Michelle Morris.

Greenwood Funeral Home

3100 White Settlement Road, (817) 336-0584

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) April 18, 2004

Morrow, Stanley McAnulty

FORT WORTH - Stanley M. Morrow, 59, an architect, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, at a Fort Worth hospital.

Funeral: Noon Thursday at Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth.

Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park.

Stanley M. Morrow was born Oct. 22, 1939, in San Angelo. He was a resident of Fort Worth for 40 years and a member of Stadium Drive Baptist Church. He enjoyed painting with acrylics and loved country and western music.

Survivors: Mother, Lucille Morrow; and aunts and uncles.

Laurel Land Funeral Home-Fort Worth

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) November 5, 1998

Nixon Runnels, Sharon Maureen

FORT WORTH - Sharon M. Runnels, 56, a retired office manager, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1998, in Fort Worth.

Funeral: 9:30 a.m. Friday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials: Memorial Fund at Richland Hills Christian Church in lieu of flowers.

Sharon Runnels was born March 21, 1942, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

She retired from Dynamic Production as an office manager after 23 years. She was a member of Richland Hills Christian Church.

Sharon Runnels was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Survivors: Husband, M.A. "Pete" Runnels of Fort Worth; children, Austin Lee Runnels, Lisa and Alan White, all of Fort Worth, and Tami and Jim Gibson of Orlando, Fla.; mother, Olive Nixon of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Jordan, Kyndall, and Laurel White, Halee Runnels, Kyle and Sarah Gibson; and a host of family and friends.

Greenwood Funeral Home 3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) August 27, 1998

Pipes, John W. (Johnny)

John W. Pipes, 63, of Edmond, OK died peacefully at home after a lengthy illness, May 27, 2004, with family at his side.

Born January 21, 1941 in Cleburne, TX, to Fred and Morene Pipes, John is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sharon, of the home. John also leaves behind two loving daughters, Kris Janney, and Cyndi Eaton both of Santa Barbara, CA, and their spouses Phil Janney and Travis Eaton. Also surviving him are his two grandsons of whom he was extremely proud, Griffin and Levi Janney of Santa Barbara. John leaves behind his father Fred C. Pipes, and cousins Harold and Mabel Benefield, of Fort Worth, Texas. Always by his side and loyal to the end were his two canine companions Emma and Tramp. Friends are too numerous to mention, and John and his family received incredible loving support from all of them; thus making this stressful time much easier for all.

A very special thanks to the anonymous organ donor who allowed this world to be blessed with our father's presence for an additional seventeen years. Thank you Dr. James Hampton, Dr. Gary Bond, Dr. V. Ramgopal, and nurse Judy Rogers.

John was a wonderful listener, and enjoyed visiting with all whom he came in contact with during his career with Northwestern Mutual Life. Daddy's many interests throughout his life included riding motorcycles, traveling, snow and water skiing, tennis, boat racing, and woodworking. How many fathers would have had the patience to teach their daughters to ski by pulling them on skis through a swimming pool? One of the most important things Daddy taught us was the value of a good, ironic sense of humor, which he literally maintained until the end. Laughter was one of the most important qualities in our home, even during the dark times. From him we also learned to respect all life. Many times he patiently waited while daughter or mother raced across the road to rescue a stray turtle from traffic. He was a very kind and generous husband, father, son and friend. Later in life John became an active member in the Edmond Masonic Lodge and India Shrine. He loved parading with the Sand Flea unit and working in the Kitchen Club. We wish to thank the many wonderful and helpful friends Mom and Dad made through the Sandfleas. Daddy you will be forever missed and loved by all of us; and you will always be the role model for the perfect, patient father and husband.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 1 at Cole's Garden in Oklahoma City. 1415 N.E. 63rd St, from 4 to 6 PM. In lieu of flowers the family would like contributions made to the following: Free to Live, P.O. Box 5884, Edmond, OK 73083-5884; Hospice of Oklahoma County, 4334 N.W. Expressway, Suite 106, OKC, OK 73116-1515.

Daily Oklahoman, The (Oklahoma City, OK) Date: May 30, 2004

Plumer, Jo Ellen (Jody)

RICHARDSON - Jo Ellen Plumer, 54, an interior designer, died Sunday, August 25, 1996 in Richardson.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 10 to noon Thursday at the funeral home.

Jo Ellen Plumer was born Nov. 15, 1941, in Brownsville. She was a graduate of Paschal High School and North Texas State University. She was a vice-president of sales and marketing and an interior designer for new homes.

Survivors: Sons and daughter-in-law, Steven Michael and Karyn Blazi of Dallas, David Joseph Blazi and Richard Harold Blazi, both of Austin; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah Blazi Hodder and Paul Hodder of New Zealand; mother, Hazel Plumer of Fort Worth; sisters, Sally Moore of Nampa, Idaho, and Vickie Klingenberg of Dallas; and grandson, Ryan Hodder of New Zealand.

Greenwood Funeral Home 3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) August 27, 1996

Riley, James Clinton III

FORT WORTH - James C. Riley III, an oil and gas producer, died Wednesday, July 20, 1994 at a Fort Worth hospital after a long illness. He was 53.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park.

Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Riley was a lifelong Fort Worth resident. He was a 1963 graduate of Texas Christian University.

Mr. Riley was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon at TCU, the TCU Frog Club, River Crest Country Club and Shady Oaks Country Club.

The family suggests that memorials be made to Cook-Fort Worth Children's Medical Center.

Survivors: Wife, Sandra Riley of Fort Worth; daughter, Sloane Brown Riley of Fort Worth; father, James C. Riley Jr. of Brenham; and brother, W. Kent Riley of Fort Worth.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) July 21, 1994

Springer, George Ronald

GREENVILLE -- George Ronald Springer, 62, died Monday, April 14, 2003, at a Dallas hospital.

Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday at Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Greenville, with the Rev. Eddie Smith and Dr. Sam Douglass officiating. Burial: Memoryland Memorial Park.

Pallbearers: Gary Greenwood, Jim Sandin, Bill Ruth, David Claude, Gilberto Valenzuela, Ed Vogel, Jack Norlin Sr. and J.K. Crain. Honorary pallbearers: Adult 5 Men's Sunday School Class.

Memorials: Spanish Mission at Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Greenville.

Mr. Springer was born Nov. 16, 1940, in Dallas to Aubrey Delton Springer and Dorothy Nell Clark Springer. He graduated from Arlington State College in 1962 and married Margaret White on Oct. 20, 1962, in Fort Worth. He retired from Raytheon/E-Systems as an engineer after 35 years. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors: Wife, Margaret Springer; son, Steve Springer of California; daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia and James Barfield of The Colony and Deborah and Phil Sikes of Red Oak; brothers, Rick Springer of Fort Worth and Ray Springer of Mansfield; sister, Betty Springer of Fort Worth; and grandchildren, Ashley and Kaitlyn Barfield.

Coker-Mathews Funeral Home

Greenville, (903) 455-4110

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) April 17, 2003

Watkins Owens, Patricia Ruth

FORT WORTH -- Patricia Ruth Owens, 61, a retired office manager, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2003, in Fort Worth.

Graveside service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Laurel Land Memorial Park.

Patricia Owens graduated from Paschal High School in Fort Worth, attended Tyler Junior College for two years where she was an Apache Bell, and completed her BA degree in two years at TCU. Mrs. Owens taught for a short time at White Settlement High School.

She was a loving mother and grandmother. She will live in our hearts forever as she touched ours in life. She was preceded in death by her son, Bill Owens, and her parents, Lewis and Rosalie Watkins.

Survivors: Son, Rusty Owens and wife, Toni; grandchildren, Blake and Jessica Owens; aunt, Alice Plum and husband, Bill; cousins, Joe and Lavern Roberts, Don and Johnnie Willis, Theo and Virginia Willis; extended family, Russell Owens, Danny Owens and Buddy Owens.

Laurel Land Funeral Home

7100 Crowley Road, (817) 293-1350

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) March 11, 2003

WESTENHAVER, DR. KENNETH EARL

DR. KENNETH EARL WESTENHAVER, JR. age 64 of Farragut passed away Monday morning, May 1, 2006 at his home.

Kenneth was a member of First Farragut United Methodist Church. He was president of Coordinated Health Care Services. Ken was active in his community, loved the water and was a certified scuba diver.

He was preceded in death by his son, Wes and grandson, Taylor Blake Whitehead parents, Mary Alice Cosgrove Westenhaver and Kenneth Earl Westenhaver Sr.

Survivors: wife of 19 years, Judy H. Westenhaver son and daughter-in-law, Bradley and Maleah Westenhaver of Lenoir City daughters and son-in-law, Angela Westenhaver of VA, Anita and Greg Whitehead of Knoxville grandchildren, Jacob Bowling, Jackson Westenhaver, Tanner Burchfield, Sarah Ann Hines Westenhaver sister, Mary Kay Hollingsworth of Ft. Worth, TX, Janet Swiftbird of CA several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday followed by a Celebration of Life at 7 p.m. at First Farragut United Methodist Church with Rev. Richard Edwards officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Farragut United Methodist Church, 12733 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934 or American Cancer Society, 871 Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909.

Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel, 11915 Kingston Pike is serving the Westenhaver family.

The Knoxville News-Sentinel (TN) Date: May 4, 2006

Wharton, Norman Rahn

Norman Wharton went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007.
Funeral: 2:30 p.m Saturday in Moore Funeral Home-Bowen Chapel with Pastor Barry Cameron officiating. Interment: Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Dale Kidd, Rex Layton, Cliff Layton, Len Layton, John Hill, Michael Hill and Wayne Kidd.

Memorials: Memorial gifts may be made to Crossroads Christian Church Building Fund or Carribean Baptist Mission Society.

Norman was born Oct. 22, 1940, in Fort Worth to Paul and Helen Wharton. He graduated from Paschal High School and Texas Wesleyan University.

Norman was a Fort Worth police officer in his younger years and a business owner for the last 40 years. Norman most enjoyed spending time with his five grandchildren and traveling.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Paul Wharton Sr. and Carl Wharton.

Survivors: Wife of 40 years, Leslie Dickerson Wharton; daughters, Christina Elizabeth Kidd and husband, Dale, and Julie Lynn Hill and husband, Jake; and grandchildren, Kathryn Elizabeth Kidd, Kelli Lynn Kidd, Elizabeth Rebecca Hill, Nicholas James Hill and Emily Lynn Hill; nephews, Paul Wharton and wife, Elidia, Wilson Wharton and wife, Tracey, Douglas Wharton and wife, Amy, and Christopher Wharton.

Published in the Star-Telegram on 10/12/2007.

Whitfield, Billy P.

GRANBURY -- Billy P. Whitfield, 63, a retired sergeant with the Fort Worth Police Department and most recently employed as an investigator with the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office for the last 12 years, passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, in Fort Worth.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday at Ridglea Baptist Church. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Laurel Land Funeral Home.

Survivors: Wife of 43 years, Barbara Whitfield of Granbury; children, Terri Smith and husband, Chris, of Swansea, Ill., and Kristi Webb of Burleson; grandchildren, Krislynn and Kyle Webb of Burleson; aunt, Loretta Holmes of Granbury; and cousins, Janis Jackson of Azle and Kathy Best of Granbury.

Laurel Land Funeral Home

7100 Crowley Road, (817) 293-1350

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) January 21, 2004

Withers Ferina, Barbara Jean

KELLER -- Barbara Ferina, 62, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, at home.

Funeral: 1 p.m. Wednesday in Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Calvary Hill Memorial Park in Dallas. Rosary: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Visitation: following the rosary.

Barbara Ferina was born Oct. 29, 1941, in Houston and graduated from Paschal High School in Fort Worth. A former Irving resident, she was an avid bowler and was a part of the Buzzard Bowling Club. She loved animals and dancing. She was a Catholic.

Survivors: Daughter, Jackie Ferina of Irving; sons, Anthony Joseph Ferina and wife, Rachel, of Grapevine and James Ferina of Irving; and the father of her children, Joseph J. Ferina of Marietta, Okla.

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home

Irving (972) 579-1313

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) March 2, 2004

Clay, Philip Jeffrey

Philip Jeffrey Clay, 67, passed away Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at home after being diagnosed with lymphoma.

Memorial service: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, in Greenwood Chapel. Private interment for family only in Laurel Land Memorial Park, Crowley.

A Fort Worth native, Phil was born May 14, 1941, the son of Glenn and Merdell Phillips Clay. He retired from American Airlines in 1994, where he was employed for 30 years. He graduated from Paschal High School in 1959 and attended Arlington State College where he was a bull rider on the Vaqueros Rodeo Team. He was a member of the National Cutting Horse Association, the American Quarter Horse Association and the Haltom City Rifle and Pistol Club. He was an avid NASCAR fan.

In 1984, he married Beverley Morgan and moved to Decatur, where they developed Diamond C Ranch, specializing in cutting horses. They later moved to North Richland Hills, where they currently reside.

Survivors: Loving wife and soul mate of 24 years, Beverley; sisters, Kay Satcher and husband, Jim, and Renee Mitchell and husband, Terry; cousin, Jimmie Dean Austin and husband, Bob; nieces, Missy DeGoede and husband, Andrew, Gina Mendelson and husband, David, Lindsey and Selena; and nephews, Justin and TJ.

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