NEM 12B OBITUARIES Glynn Ray Adco*ck GUSTINE Glynn Ray Adco*ck, 22, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Board Church Cemetery, Comanche County. Lunch will follow the service at the family home, 200 Pearl Gustine.
SURVIVORS: Parents, James and Sherry Adco*ck; brother, Jerrod; grandparents. Comanche Funeral Home Comanche, 325-356-2531 Catherine C. Altizer OGDEN, UTAH Catherine C. Altizer, 84, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, at an Ogden, Utah, care center.
She was born Feb. 8, 1923, in San Marcos to Edwin T. and Annie Elizabeth Huey Crozier. She married William Henry Altizer on Jan. 4, 1947, in Texas.
He passed away Oct. 22, 1997. She was preceded in death by her husband; brothers, Glenn, Fred and James Altizer; and sisters, Bessie Cody and Eva Williams. SURVIVORS: Son, William P. Altizer of Tennessee; daughter, Cathie Jensen of Utah; brother, William Crozier (Mildred); sister, Nelrose White, both of Texas; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Aarons Mortuary Ogden, Utah, 801-393-5678 View and sign guestbook at http://www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Billie Anderson FORESTBURG Billie Anderson died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007. FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at Forestburg Community Center.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Rex; daughters and spouses, Rebecca and David Embry, Susan and Tom Nolen and Kim and Tony Desmuke; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. McCoy Funeral Home Saint Jo, 940-995-2288 Harold Warren Baird Jr. FORT WORTH Harold Warren Baird 56, a printer, passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2007. FUNERAL: 3:30 p.m.
Thursday in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Warren was born April 26, 1951, in Odessa.
He was a volunteer firefighter with the Lake Worth Fire Department. Warren loved cooking and gardening. He was a member of McKinney Memorial Bible Church in Fort Worth. SURVIVORS: Wife, Leslie Baird; sons, Tim Baird and wife, Paula, and Philip Baird and wife, Sandy; eight grandchildren; parents, Harold Sr. and Betty Baird; sisters, Brenda Perkins and Lelia Smith and husband, Robert; brother, Dale Baird and wife, Linda; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Greenwood Funeral Home 3100 White Settlement 817-336-0584 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Carrie S. Baker FORT WORTH Carrie S. Baker, 76, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, in Fort Worth. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2:30 p.m.
Thursday in Everman Cemetery. Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m. at Mayfield Funeral Home. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the American Lung Association. SURVIVORS: Husband of 54 years, Sam Baker; daughters, Rhonda Lively and Brenda Womack; sons, Michael and Kenneth Baker; grandchildren, Carrie Beth, Jackie, Alex, Rachel, Ryan, Keith, Heather and Courtney; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Dale and David Griggs.
Mayfield Funeral Home 12301 S. Freeway, 817-568-8836 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Oales Dean Barton FORT WORTH Oales Dean Barton, 85, passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2007. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 10 a.m. Thursday at Hill Villa Retirement Community.
Inurnment: 1 p.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Oales was born June 30, 1922. He was predeceased by his wife, Minnie. SURVIVORS: Several nieces and nephews.
Mount Olivet Funeral Home 2301 N. Sylvania 817-831-0511 Gregoria Borjas FORT WORTH Gregoria Borjas, 85, a homemaker, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007. FUNERAL: 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Mount Olivet Chapel.
Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Rosary: 6 p.m. Wednesday in Mount Olivet Chapel. Gregoria was born Sept. 10, 1922, in Blanco to Petra and Eugene Felan.
She had been a resident of Fort Worth since 1964. She was a Christian. Gregoria married Candelario Borjas on Oct. 4, 1941; he preceded her in death Sept. 3, 1998.
A daughter, Frances Laredo, and a son, Domingo Borjas, also predeceased her. SURVIVORS: Children, Jenaro, Martin and Ester Borjas, Amelia Flores, Mary Chapa, Eugene, Raymond, Beatrice, Berlinda and Candelario Borjas Benina Hernandez and Ramon Borjas; 35 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and four great- great-grandchildren. Mount Olivet Funeral Home 2301 N. Sylvania 817-831-0511 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Charlotte Ann Browning SPRINGTOWN Charlotte Ann Browning, a ranch hand, passed away Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, in Decatur.
SURVIVORS: Sons, John Rowen of Austin, Roy Rowen and wife, Shona, of Wichita Falls; grandchildren, Racie, Ryan, Faith, Carly and Paige; brother, Roy Lynn Browning; sister, Crystal Browning. Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home Boyd, 940-433-5310 Linda Carpenter BRIDGEPORT Linda Carpenter, 67, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, in Decatur. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Oaklawn Cemetery, Decatur.
Celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, Bridgeport. Visitation: 6to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jones Family Funeral Home. SURVIVORS: Husband, Bob E.
Carpenter; three children; and seven grandchildren. Jones Family Funeral Home Bridgeport, 940-683-1704 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Paul L. Collins EULESS Paul L. Collins, 82, passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2007.
FUNERAL: 10 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst. Interment: 2 p.m. in Crestview Memorial Park, Wichita Falls. Visitation: The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home. Paul served his country with honor in the Navy and Marines in the 3rd Amtrac Battalion. Paul was preceded in death by his wife Clodine; parents, Millard E. and Nellie Collins; brother, Charles Collins; and sister, Emily Whittington. SURVIVORS: Sons, Robert Collins and wife, Franki, Don Collins and wife, Cynthia; daughter, Sandra Finnegan and husband, Wendell; brother, Millard Collins; sister, Elaine Michener; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Lucas Funeral Home Hurst, 817-284-7271 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Alberta Shipp Beasley Cowan FORT WORTH Alberta Shipp Beasley Cowan, 86, passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2007. FUNERAL: 10 a.m. Thursday in Laurel Land Chapel of Chimes. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth.
Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Laurel Land Funeral Home. Alberta was born Oct. 4, 1921, in Lebanon, to Albert Jennings Bryant Beasley and Cora Shipp. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Ray Cowan, and two sisters, Eleanor Roff and Jane Smith, all of Fort Worth.
SURVIVORS: Children, Raymond Craig Cowan and wife, Mary Ann, of Mansfield and Larry Beasley Cowan of Daly City, grandchildren, Chris Cowan and wife, Christy, of Flower Mound, Dr. Alan Cowan of Longview and Sheila Cowan and George Wayne of Daly City, great-grandchildren, Catherine and Courtney Cowan of Flower Mound, Tyler Frazier of Aledo and Aaron Cowan of Daly City, brother, Calvin Beasley of Weatherford; and sisters, Jo Ann Padden of Dallas and Bonnie Ward of Fredericksburg. Laurel Land Funeral Home 7100 Crowley Road, 817-293-1350 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Mary T. Deedy FORT WORTH Mary T. Deedy, 83, loving mother, grandmother and sister, passed away Sunday, Nov.
4, 2007, at the home of her daughter, Elizabeth. FUNERAL: Services will be private. MEMORIALS: The family requests donations to a charity of choice. Mary was born June 3, 1924, in Philadelphia, Pa. She worked for Rubin H.
Donnelly right out of high school. Her adventurous spirit led her on a cross-country odyssey with her girlfriend, where in Wyoming she met and married James V. Deedy. Together they settled in Allentown, Pa. She retired from Allentown School of Nursing after 25 years of service.
Mary lovingly raised three daughters and enjoyed sending cards to all those she loved. Her spirit will live on in our hearts forever and she will be greatly missed. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Julia Gonock Tereniak; husband, James; and sister, Anna Paytas. SURVIVORS: Daughters, Marya Ellen Phillips and husband, John, Diane Ruff and husband, Michael, and Elizabeth Elji*zi and husband, Imad; grandchildren, James Phillips, Veronica and Jennifer Ruff, and Shireen and Tarek Elji*zi; and brothers, William and John Tereniak. Winscott Road Funeral Home Benbrook, 817-249-1177 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Nelda Mae Leissner Dodson WACO Nelda Dodson, 82, passed away Friday, Nov.
2, 2007. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, the Rev. Bill Longsworth officiating. Interment: private.
MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, a gift may be made in her memory to First United Methodist Church Foundation, Club of Fort Worth or Harris Methodist Hospital. Nelda was born Oct. 7, 1925, in Fort Worth, the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Leona Leissner. She graduated from Polytechnic High School, then Texas Wesleyan College with a degree in education. In 1946, Nelda married Therrell J.
Dodson at Polytechnic Methodist Church in Fort Worth, and they raised four children. Nelda was a loving mother, and an adoring grandmother. She taught English for 20 years at J.P. Elder Middle School and volunteered at Harris Methodist Hospital until she became ill. Nelda was a member of First United Methodist Church and, previously, Eastern Hills Methodist Church.
She was very outgoing and belonged to various social and civic organizations, including Junior Club of Fort Worth, Club of Fort Worth, Carousel Dance Club, Gourmet Club, PTA and Woodhaven Country Club. She was an avid bridge player and played competitively to earn life master points. Nelda loved to travel and see the world and she made each trip an educational adventure for her family and friends who accompanied her. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Ysleta Leissner. SURVIVORS: In addition to her husband of 60 years, Doc Dodson of Waco, Nelda is survived by her children, Danna Beaty and husband, Bill, Terry Dodson, David Dodson and wife, Lisa, and Lori Cross and husband, Joe; grandchildren, Andrew Beaty and wife, Stacy, Neal Beaty, Leigh Beaty Booher and husband, Sean, Andrea Dodson, Laura Dodson and Clayton, Clinton and Cameron Cross; great-grandchildren, Connor and Russell Beaty and Reid Booher; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Greenwood Funeral Home 3100 White Settlement 817-336-0584 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries John Gary Eads MINERAL WELLS John Gary Eads, 61, passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, in Palo Pinto County. SERVICE: 9 a.m. Thursday in Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Chapel. Burial will follow in Colony Cemetery.
Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Mineral Wells, 940-325-4422 James Harvey Elson MARBLE FALLS James Harvey Elson, 90, passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007. FUNERAL: 12:30 p.m.
Thursday at Moore Funeral Home Chapel. BURIAL: Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to a charity of choice in his name.
James Harvey Elson was born Oct. 21, 1917, in Grapevine to Johnnie and Nettie Elson. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a man of vision, very creative, and loved to work with his hands. He was most proud of his work at Bell Helicopter, where he retired after 20 years of service.
He was a member of Arlington Community Church and was a Mason. He greatly enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Elson was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, three sisters, one great-grandchild, and two former wives. SURVIVORS: His daughters, Barbara and husband, Lee, and Georgia Carole and husband, Art; grandchildren, Kathy, Scott, Stephen, Darrell, Lara and Chris; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother; one sister; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Moore Funeral Home-N. Davis Drive Arlington, 817-275-2711 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Dwayne Glen Gouge WEATHERFORD Dwayne Glen Gouge, 43, passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, in Fort Worth. FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Thursday at North Main Church of God in Weatherford.
Interment: Long Creek Cemetery in Hood County. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Funeral Home in Weatherford. Dwayne was born April 12, 1964, in Fort Worth to Douglas and Carolyn Gibson Gouge. He was a graduate of Weatherford High School and had lived all his life in Weatherford.
He worked for Pro Plus Oil and Gas Co. He was preceded in death by his father, Doug Gouge, March 20, 2002. SURVIVORS: Daughters, Michelle Gouge Tillman of San Antonio and Rachelle Gouge of Weatherford; son, Douglas Dwayne Gouge of Weatherford; friend and mother of his children, Camilla Simpson of Weatherford; mother, Carolyn Gouge of Weatherford; brother, Chaun Gouge of Weatherford; grandmother, Nora Gibson of Weatherford; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Wiley Funeral Home Granbury, 817-573-3000 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Robert Dell Guinn Sr. BURLESON Robert Dell Guinn 57, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov.
5, 2007, after a long battle with cancer. FUNERAL: 1:30 p.m. Friday in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday at Greenwood Funeral Home. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Texas at Hugley Medical Center, 301 Medpark Circle, Burleson, Texas 76028. Bobby was born Feb. 14, 1950, in Sulpher, the youngest of five brothers. He was an active leader in youth athletics of Burleson for many years.
He had a career in the dairy business for 41 years with Vander- voorts Dairy and Dean Foods. Bobby was preceded in death by his mother, Delma Guinn, and two brothers, Jimmy and Billy Guinn. SURVIVORS: Wife, Pat Guinn; children, Robbie Guinn, Michael Guinn, John and Angie Finley and Tammy and Terry Crites; father, J.D. Guinn; brothers, Kenneth and John L. Guinn; and six grandchildren.
Greenwood Funeral Home 3100 White Settlement 817-336-0584 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Kendrick Haley FORT WORTH Kendrick Haley passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007. He was a newborn. FUNERAL: 10 a.m. Thursday in the Sam-Johnson Chapel at the funeral home.
SURVIVORS: Mother, Regina Roberson; father, Kendrick Haley; grandparents, Renard and Marie; and ahost of relatives and friends. Johnson Funeral Home 409 Rand 817-535-8946 George Edward Harris FOREST HILL George Edward Harris, a professor emeritus at Texas Christian University, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2 p.m. Thursday at Hillside Memorial Christian Church.
Private interment: Emerald Hills Memorial Park before service. Visitation: The family will be available after the service in the fellowship hall. George greatly influenced the lives of many: his children, schoolchildren, Boy Scout members and college students. He was born in Fulton County, on Friday, July 13, 1928.He was an accomplished handyman and builder. He had been active in the Boy Scouts over 65 years.
He was honored with the Silver Beaver Award in 1991 for his work and dedication to the Boy Scout program. He also served the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) as a minister in rural Missouri and Texas. He was a dedicated husband, father, teacher, professor, Scout leader and friend. SURVIVORS: His wife of 55 years, Jean Harris; children, Cathy Tinetti (Steve), David Harris, Carla Dods (David) and Val R. Harris (Marilee); grandchildren, Daniel and Dylan Tinetti, Galen and Melissa Dods and Lydia and Emily Harris; and a host of other family and friends.
Emerald Hills Funeral Home Kennedale, 817-572-1681 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Nathan Todd Hines ARLINGTON Nathan Todd Hines, 37, a wonderful husband, father and son, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007. FUNERAL MASS: 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Arlington.
Visitation: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, with a rosary at 4:30 p.m., at St. Maria Goretti. He was born Jan. 20, 1970, in Albuquerque, N.M.
He was an avid golfer and a huge fan of the Chicago Bears and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening and playing with his two precious children. SURVIVORS: Wife, Stephanie Hines; children, Brianna and Ethan of Arlington; sister, Lauren Hines of Albuquerque, N.M.; mother, Debra Hines of Albuquerque, N.M.; father and stepmother, Loren and Sherri Hines of Albuquerque, N.M.; grandfather, Walter Smith of Rockford, grandparents, Dale and Betty Hines of Caro, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and a host of friends. Moore Funeral Home-N. Davis Drive Arlington, 817-275-2711 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries C.L.
Huffman GRAHAM C.L. Huffman, 74, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Gooseneck Cemetery.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Tammy Lynn Pruit; sons, Curtis and Allen Huffman and Larry Hanks; brothers, Dee, Wayne and Billy Huffman; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Morrison Funeral Home Graham, 940-549-2121 David M. Irby Sr. BULLARD David M. Irby Sr.
was called to his side Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007. SERVICE: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Fellowship Church, 18802 FM 2493, Flint, with the Rev. Robert Burkett and the Rev.
Steve Comer officiating. Pallbearers will be Jerry Cruse, Ray Hodge, Rob Love, David Ross, Hub Parrott, Cameron Cook, David Wooddell, and Chris Sparks. Honorary pallbearers will be the Single Adult Class of Grace Fellowship Church. Born Aug. 25, 1952, in Tyler, David entered eternity from his home in Bullard.
He attended Robert E. Lee High School and entered the U.S. Air Force, later becoming an entrepreneur. During his career, David owned several businesses, including East Texas Fence Co. and most recently Tract Research and Acquisition Co.
of Texas, Inc. Far surpassing these achievements, David was a cherished husband, father and son. He was adored by many and touched more lives than can be counted. He lived his life by Romans 13:8 no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the In his tireless pursuit of this mission, David was an active participant in the ministries of Grace Fellowship Church of Flint. Here he led Sunday school, Church and asingles Bible study group, which was particularly dear to his heart.
SURVIVORS: As part of his legacy of love, David is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Mary Irby; his children, Lori Sellers and Julie, Tony Sellers and wife, Amy, and David Irby Jr. and wife, Sandy; parents, Margaret and Aubrey Irby brother, Earl Irby and wife, Kay Lynn; sister, Cindy Dunlop and husband, Jim; and granddaughters, Jessica Hammon and Kathryn Sellers. Stewart Family Funeral Home Tyler, 903-581-2008 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Thomas W. Jones Sr. GRANBURY Thomas Walker Jones Sr.
passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, in Granbury. SERVICE: 10 a.m. Thursday at Thorp Springs Church of Christ. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at Funeral Home. SURVIVORS: Sons, Bill Jones (Charlotte) and Tommy Jones (Valeria); and daughter, Betty Ford (Guy). Funeral Home Granbury, 817-279-7700 Sarah Irene Jungers ARLINGTON Sarah Irene Jungers passed away Monday, Oct. 29, 2007, at an Arlington hospital. SERVICE: A private committal service will be held at a later date.
Moore Funeral Home-N. Davis Drive Arlington, 817-275-2711 Robert Kurtz HALTOM CITY Robert E. Kurtz, 74, passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2007, with many of his family by his side. FUNERAL: 1 p.m.
Thursday at Guerrero-Dean Funeral Home. Interment: 3 p.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery with military honors. MEMORIALS: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn, Dallas, Texas 75219. Robert Edward Kurtz was a native of Erie, Pa.
He joined the Army at 17 and retired in 1971 as an electronics systems manager, sergeant first class. Bob was a highly decorated veteran. While serving in the Army, he met and married his wife Louise. During the 20 years in the military, he and his family traveled to foreign countries and enjoyed many exciting experiences. After his retirement from the Army, he settled in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and worked for various well-known electronics firms.
He lovingly dedicated the rest of his life to caring and providing for his beautiful wife and family. Bob loved them all, even the most distant relative. He was predeceased by his daughter, Cynthia Kurtz; parents, Herman and Gladys Kurtz; and brothers, Thomas and Richard Kurtz. SURVIVORS: Wife of 48 years, Louise Louderback Kurtz; son, Robert Kurtz Jr. and wife, Betty; grandchildren, Amber, Christopher, Breanna and Krystal; five great-grandchildren; brother, Jim Kurtz and wife, Connie; nephews and nieces.
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