Christina Withers 1924-2018 Christina Harris Havins Withers, 94, longtime resident of Fort Worth, passed away on the morning of Friday the 30th of November. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She was born in 1925 to Hedda Bergman Harris and William Jennings Bryan Harris on August 1st, at the ranch of her grandfather outside the town of Scurry in Kaufman County, Texas. After she graduated from Scurry-Rosser High School, the family moved to Dallas, where she married Felton H. Havins on September 27, 1941. Their daughter, Kathryn Ann, and son, Felton Jr. were born St. Paul’s hospital.

Christina worked as a fashion model at the first Neiman-Marcus store, and as the dining room manager at the Hotel Adolphus in downtown Dallas. She also served as USO Warrior in WWII. The family moved to Fort Worth, where she graduated with honors from Texas Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, as well as a degree in education. During her time there she participated in many college functions and clubs, and was a member of Alpha Chi. For the next 25 years she taught biology, chemistry and physics at Carter Riverside, Polytechnic & Eastern Hills High Schools, as well as biology laboratory classes at Texas Wesleyan University, and was awarded teacher of the year.

She married Dan Hardy Withers, an engineer and entrepreneur in 1973. They were happily married for 23 years. They were avid golfers and participated successfully in many tournaments at Woodhaven Country Club, where they were members.

Elaine Louise Conner Garvin FORT WORTH -- Elaine Louise Conner Garvin was born in Fort Worth, TX on January 22, 1947. She peacefully passed away at Silverado Memory Care Community on November 27th, 2018, after a six-year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and saint.

She graduated from Carter-Riverside High School in 1965. She then attended Texas Wesleyan University where she earned a double major in Music and English and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1970. Elaine married Joseph (Rusty) Garvin in 1968 and made her home in Fort Worth, TX, where she resided her entire life. She retired as an educator from the Fort Worth Independent School District in 2012, where she taught instrumental music for many years at various elementary and middle schools.

She was the organist at Polytechnic United Methodist Church for nearly 43 years. She began playing organ there while still attending college at Texas Wesleyan and served that congregation until retiring in 2012. In addition, she was employed for several years by American Airlines in the Marketing/Advertising and Consumer Relations departments. Elaine was a member of Arborlawn United Methodist Church and Sigma Alpha Iota, a music sorority. Her passions in life included her family, friends, church, music, and traveling. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Mable Conner.

SURVIVORS: include her husband of nearly 50 years, Joseph (Rusty) Garvin; her daughter, Lisa Lease; her son and his wife, David and Maricarmen Garvin; three grandchildren, Abigail, Erik, and Caleb; her sister, Carolyn Conner. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Elaine's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of North Central Texas, Arborlawn United Methodist Church, or the Tarrant County Humane Society.

SERVICE: A memorial service to celebrate Elaine's life will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, December 3, 2018 at Arborlawn United Methodist Church in Fort Worth, TX.

James Carr Ivey BEDFORD--James Carr Ivey, Sr., 95, passed away, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018.

GRAVESIDE: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018 at Mount Olivet Chapel. James was born May 26, 1923, at Slaton, Texas. Only child of Jewell and Luther Ivey, a Panhandle and Santa Fe Conductor. After birth, he lived in Slaton, Crosbyton, Bledsoe and Seagraves. In 1930, he moved to the family farm in the Culp Community in Hill County, Texas. In 1936, he moved to Fort Worth and graduated from Carter Riverside High School class of 1941. James spent 3 years in the Air Force as a clerk and teletype operator during WWII. He was stationed in the United States and the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. After being discharged, he took a railroad rate course and spent a short time at Montgomery Ward and Leonard Brothers, where he met his wife of 45 years, Betty. Betty was the second of five girls and one boy of Drucilla and Ernest Green of Vernon, Texas. He retired from the Association of American Railways at the age of 60, with 35 years of service.

The family would like to thank the many caregivers who helped James and his family during his journey with Alzheimer's disease, especially Rick and other caregivers at Parkwood Healthcare Community.

SURVIVORS: Daughter-in-law, Madelyn Ivey and son, James, Jr. of Colleyville, Texas.

Frank Lewis Schnell EULESS -- Frank Lewis Schnell, 80, Went home to be with the Lord September 25, 2018.

SERVICE: Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, October 6, at their home Celebration of Life:Sunday, November 25 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Martin United Methodist Church, 2621 Bedford Road, Bedford, Texas, 76021.

Frank Lewis Schnell Jr., born March 8, 1938, went home to be with the Lord on September 25, 2018 at age 80. He and his wife Connie were founding members of Martin United Methodist Church and he was a lifetime member of Hurst Amateur Radio Club and Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services and involved as a SKYWARN Storm Spotter. He loved his church, traveling, and spending time with his family, pets and friends. Frank is preceded in death by his mother Ethel Schnell and father Frank L. Schnell Sr. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank's name to Martin Methodist Youth Mission Fund and Community Hospice of Texas are welcome and appreciated. Friends and family members may attend the visitation

SURVIVORS: He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Connie, son, Frank Neil Schnell and wife Mel LeRoy; daughters, Sallie Schnell; Susan Spencer and husband Jeff; and Gigi Yeats and husband David; and grandchildren, Judson Yeats and partner Martin Authier; and Frank Garret Yeats and wife Melonie.

Pam DeLeon, 72, of Hillsboro passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hillsboro.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Open Range Cowboy Church in Whitney with Pastor Terry Gayle officiating.

Burial followed at Hillcrest Garden of Memory near Hillsboro.

Born July 11, 1946, in Fort Worth, she was the daughter of Dan and Marie “Mickey” (Meek) Pierson. 

She grew up in Fort Worth, graduated from Carter High School in 1964, and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in graphic arts from UTA in 1968. She began her working career at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and in 1980 went to work for General Dynamics where she held a variety of positions in their graphics department until her retirement.

On September 27, 1986, Pam was united in marriage to Joe DeLeon in Fort Worth. She loved her trips to Canton, shopping for antiques, shopping in general, traveling and horses. Young at heart, Pam was a proud grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of the Open Range Cowboy Church in Whitney.

Preceding her in death were her parents.

Johnny Tex Carter ALEDO -- Johnny Tex Carter passed away at home on October 16, 2018, one week short of his 90th birthday.

SERVICE: A memorial will be held at Castleberry Baptist Church in White Settlement, November 10, 2018 at 4 p.m., 1250 Jim Wright Freeway, White Settlement, Texas 76108.

Tex was born in Venus, Texas. Graduated Carter Riverside High School and attended Arlington State College. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1948. He retired from General Portland Cement Company and Holcim Cement Company as a Maintanance manager. He was a member of the Riverside Masonic Lodge in Fort Worth. Johnny was an avid fisherman and deer hunter. He will be missed. Preceeded in death by his wife, Joye Carter; mother, Maud Carter; father, Clyde J. Carter.

SURVIVORS: Sons, Clyde Carter and wife, Sandra, John Barry Carter and wife, Shonda; step-daughters, Susan and Summer Alexander; Numerous adoring grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Kenneth M. Haire WATAUGA--Kenneth "Ken" Michael Haire, born Jan. 18, 1934, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late Verba Ann Hale Haire and Floice Calvin Haire, passed away at age 84 on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, in Watauga, Texas.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friends and family are welcome to attend the memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at the Birdville Church of Christ, 3208 Carson St., Haltom City, Texas, 76117.

MEMORIALS: Donations in Kenneth Haire's name to Christ's Haven for Children, Keller, Texas, are welcome in lieu of flowers. Kenneth served in the Air Force from 1956 to 1960. He worked as an electrician at Bell Helicopter from 1965 to 1996. Kenneth attended Riverside, Midtown and, in his later years, Birdville Church of Christ.

SURVIVORS: He is survived by his wife, Sharon Allred Haire; sons, Michael Haire and Douglas Haire; daughter, Kenda Haire Nelson; stepson, David Dickson; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Howard H. Brown