Roger Lee Mulder FORT WORTH--Roger Lee Mulder, 65, passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. Roger was born Jan. 13, 1954, to George and Frances Mulder in Fort Worth, Texas. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the rodeo in his younger years. Roger was preceded in death by both parents and his son, Adam Mulder.

SURVIVORS: He is survived by his brothers, Alan and George; nephew, Orous Alexander Mulder; niece, Cassandra Mulder; great-nephew, Maxwell Mulder. 

Patricia Ann Winnett Williams decided she was satisfied with life March 3, 2019 and passed from this life to life more abundantly.

She was born to Floyd and Hazel Winnett on Nov. 24, 1932 in Fort Worth, Texas, where she would grow up. She studied dance and voice, competed in numerous pageants, and held numerous titles in the Fort Worth, Texas area and would later graduate from Carter Riverside High School.  

She married French Byron Williams in June 1950. They had five sons, and enjoyed boating and fishing. She was a part of the PTA, a den mother with the Cub Scouts, a member of Calvary Cathedral in Fort Worth, she worked as a procurement officer for the Fort Worth branch of the U.S. Postal Service, and retired after 27 years of service. Upon retirement, she and Byron moved west to settle in Marathon, Texas. She worked over the next 20 years at Mitchell’s Furniture and Flooring, William’s Tax Service, and Grace Christian Fellowship, and she was a precinct judge for the Republican Party for many years, all in Alpine, Texas.

Patricia, aka “Granny,” will be missed by her family and friends until the Lord’s return.

Patricia is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Hazel Winnett, and her late husband, French Byron Williams. She is survived by her brother Larry Winnett of Fort Worth; her five sons, Byron David Williams of Athens, Texas, French Lane Williams of Fort Worth, Mark Owen Williams of Marathon, Matthew Nince Williams of Athens, Texas; and Daniel Williams of Granbury, Texas; 16 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Services were held March 6, 2019 at Grace Christian Fellowship in Alpine, followed by burial at the Marathon cemetery.

Mary Lou Tate FORT WORTH -- Mary Lou Tate passed away on February 20, 2019.

SERVICE: Wednesday at 3pm at Laurel Land Funeral Home.

Visitation: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 from 5pm to 7pm at Laurel Land Funeral Home.

Mary was born in Lipan, Texas on September 20, 1926 to Henry Mahlon and Lena Mae Sublett. She obtained a B.A. in English from T.C.U., as well as a master’s in administration and a master’s in counseling there. Mary had a thirty-seven-year career as an educator, serving as an English teacher in Huckabay and Lake Worth. She was a counselor at Arlington Heights High School in Fort Worth I.S.D. And Assistant Principal in Fort Worth I.S.D. at Diamond Hill Jarvis and Carter Riverside High School.

She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ and was a founding member of Altamesa Church of Christ. After retirement, she volunteered at Harris Methodist Southwest Hospital for eighteen years, serving as chairman of the committee to organize the Auxiliary and was the first full term president of the Auxiliary. As well, she enjoyed keeping up with former students, whom she counted as family, collecting dolls, and gardening. Mary was so loved and will be missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Foster's Home for Children, 1779 N. Graham Street, Stephenville, TX 76401. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Eugene Tate, parents, Lena Mae and Henry Mahlon Sublett, as well as sister, Patsy Mae Edwards, and brother Charles Derwin Sublett.

SURVIVORS: She is survived by her brother, Pat Mahlon Sublett, as well as children, Jena Daniels and husband Larry, Mahlon Tate and wife Melanie, and Melissa Lou Brown. She had four grandchildren, Scott Daniels, Kristen Daniels, Ashley Flowers, and Maggie Whitt. Great grandchildren include Everett Flowers, Henry Whitt, Eli Flowers, Camille Whitt, and Emory Flowers.

Marion Brown Tomme Jr. FORT WORTH--Marion Brown Tomme Jr., 88, died of a broken heart early on the morning of Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 2019, just 20 days after his wife of nearly 57 years, Anne, left this earth. He also battled Parkinson's syndrome for many years but remained lucid to the end.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, in Greenwood Chapel. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Brown's name to Stage West Theater.

Born during the Great Depression in Norman, Okla., while his father traveled with Lawrence Welk's dance band, Brown lived in Fort Worth for almost all of his nearly 89 years. He was a gifted singer and was a member of the famous Apollo Boys' Choir, the precursor for the Texas Boys' Choir. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in electrical engineering after serving as president of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, caring for the fraternity's sock-destroying ocelot, completing Army ROTC, and leading the Glee Club. He was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers and served in Korea. After his discharge, he began working for General Dynamics, rising during a 38-year career to senior engineering management. He received a Master of Management Science degree from Texas Christian University and became a beloved leader at GD, with a large number of his team's members staying in contact with him until his death.

When the F-111 encountered a major snag because its bombs were much less accurate than the Air Force required, Brown discovered the source of the error with a handwritten emergency analysis that began, "Assume a spherical earth . . ." and ended with finding a plus sign in the code that should have been a minus sign to rescue the program. He was sent to Thailand for several months during the Vietnam War to help implement the solution. He also led the F-16 team that developed the world's first computer-graphic-driven, domed simulator at a time when computers were monstrosities that occupied many large rooms.

An avid bowler and golfer, he played on company teams for years. He retired when Lockheed acquired the plant and installed their own senior management team. Brown loved to teach and helped get his sons and many of their friends through math and science classes in middle and high school and college. In addition to several long car trips each year around the United States with his family, he and Anne also traveled extensively throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, South America and Australia. Many of these trips were made to satisfy his need for speed on the ski slopes. Brought up a Southern Baptist, he and Anne, an Episcopalian, became active members of Ridglea Presbyterian Church for their entire married life. He enjoyed the theater and other performing arts, especially Stage West and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.

SURVIVORS: Sister, Betty Christian; sons, Ed and Ric; and his grandchildren, Trace, Kyle and Hannah.

Harold Wayne Landers, 79, died Wednesday, February 7, 2019 at his home in Hurst, Texas, following his hard-fought battle with cancer.

He leaves his wife of 60 years, Pat (Littlepage) Landers; his daughter, Fran Williams and husband Thom; son, Tim Landers and wife, Caryn; his brother, Don Landers; five grandchildren, Jonathan Williams and wife Tess, Dustin Williams, Victoria Williams, Scott Landers, and Katy Landers; his nephew Mike and wife Shelli Landers, niece Cheryl and husband Dewey Harrison, nephew Tom and wife Danielle Landers; and many close friends. Harold was proceeded in death by daughter, Lana Gay.

Born in Denton, Texas, he attended school in Cleburne and graduated from Carter-Riverside High School, Fort Worth in 1957. The son of Herman and Lillian (Ganzer) Landers, he was a resident of Hurst, Texas.

Harold attended Arlington State College, began working at Bell Helicopter in 1962 and transferred to Amarillo in 1968 after Bell opened a facility for crash damaged UH-1 Huey’s from the Vietnam War. Harold was called into Christian ministry, attended Western Bible College and served as the Child Evangelism Fellowship director of the Greater Denver Chapter from 1972 to 1980. He returned to Bell Helicopter to work on the OH-58D “Kiowa” project and retired in 2001 as the Program Manager of the V-22 “Osprey”.

After retirement, Harold volunteered at DFW Airport as an Ambassador even during 9-11. Bicycling became front and center and he formed the ROMEO bike group (“Retired Old Men Enjoying Outdoors”), served with March of Dimes, helped with the Cowtown Marathon, organized the Carter Riverside High School class of ‘57 alumni group, helped start Bear Creek Bible Church in Keller, and organized the Bell retiree’s monthly luncheons. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grand-children; fishing; hunting with his brother; and traveling with his wife, family and friends. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Bear Creek Bible Church Harold and Pat Landers Center for Christian Education at 1555 N. Tarrant Pkwy.; Keller, Texas 76248.

Austin Albert Harp BURLESON--Austin A. Harp, 72, departed this life on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, while surrounded by friends and his beloved wife.

FUNERAL: 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Mount Olivet Chapel.

Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Mount Olivet.

Austin was a native of Fort Worth. His effervescence and love of life, country and especially Jesus, will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Austin attended TCU and graduated with a degree in nursing. He was a dedicated and well-loved ER and Recovery nurse at Cook Children's Medical Center for 17 years and continued his calling in the medical arts well after that time. He served as first lieutenant in the Army and reserves for over 10 years, including actively in Korea for 13 months. His patriotism is something he always held dear. The family extends special gratitude to the caregivers, especially Hawk McGuire, Cindy Lara and Jesse Wilhite.

Austin was preceded in death by his parents, Frank A. and Juanita Harp; and his nephew, Cody McGuire.

SURVIVORS: He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Dee Dee; his beloved pets, Angel and Scout; many friends and extended family. Surviving family include: Cindie Sanchez, Hawk and Brenda McGuire, Tommy McGuire, Raymond McGuire Jr. and Kim, Charitie and Russ Barnes, Chad Shepherd, Michelle and Bobby Gibbs, Angelina Sanchez and Nicole, Kristen Sanchez, Kyle and Jacquie Sanchez, Colton Peel, Justin McGuire and Renee, Ashlie, RJ, Trinity, Harper, Everleigh, Rhiannon, Grant, Joseph, Harley and Jordan, Ana, and Sapphira.

Mary Lou Dawson, 83, of Maypearl, died in her sleep at Estates Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Worth, on Sunday June 18, 2017 after years of battling Alzheimer's disease.   Mary graduated from Riverside High School, received her undergraduate in teaching from TCU and her masters from Texas Tech.

She married Ted Dawson in 1955 while going to college and became his loyal companion for the rest of her life.   Mary taught elementary school, worked at TCU in the Registrar's office, became a nanny for years and was a supporter and helper in her husband'sphotography business.

Mary became a Christian in her early years at Riverside Baptist Church.   She was an active member of several churches with her most recent being Chambers Creek Baptist in Grandview, Tx.   She served in various ways such as teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, helping with the photography and production of church directories, and participated in church mission activities.   For the community, she served as a volunteer on the North Richland Hills Library start up committee and as P.T.A. member and sometimes officer.

Mary loved entertaining friends and hosting get-togethers. She and Ted have been a part of a special group of longtime friends known as "The 42 Group"ť meeting since 1956.

She took care of her parents in their old age as well as Ted's, parents in theirs. The last 18 years of her life were spent on the farm (plus 3 in the Nursing Home). Throughout her life, she was always helping with cows, crops, or whatever farm work was needed.   Mary enjoyed music and was always ready to participate in the Hokey-Pokey. Friends and family alike loved her dearly.

Mary is survived by: Husband- Ted Dawson.   Son - Gary Lee Dawson of Fort Worth. Daughter- Kitty Lou Dawson (Parris) of Maypearl. Grandchildren, Lydia OraMarie of Waxahachie, and Matt & Kelila Dawson of Waxahachie. Great Granddaughter- Alaska Sky Dawson. And nieces, nephews and their families, plus many cousins and friends.

Alma Mae Scoggins was born June 12, 1932 in Fort Worth, Texas to Ernest and Elsie Justice. On Sunday, February 4, 2018 Alma went to the Kingdom of Heaven to be in the presence of the Lord forever.

She was a special Christian lady that loved flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband Ernest of sixty-one years.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Randy Alan Scoggins of Weatherford, TX; daughters, Cheryl Scoggins Berish of Denton, Texas and Melinda Scoggins Conklin and her fiancé Joe Berry of Weatherford, Texas; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, Sergeant First Class, Bryan Purkey, wife Jessica and children Paige, Rylie, Olivia, Grace (OG) and Corbin stationed in Georgia, Orris Batten and girlfriend Alexandra of Florida, Charlie Batten wife Michelle and children Brylyn and Makayla of Crowley, Tommy Berish of Tennessee, Daniel Berish of Tennessee, Michele Salas husband Stephen and daughter Lilly Mae of Tennessee.

On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, Donald R. Smith, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away.

Don was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to Noel and Elsie (Reynolds) Smith. He was the second of four boys (David, Daniel, and the late Noel Jr.). He studied engineering at Texas A&M and served in the United States Army.

After his discharge in 1963, he moved to Long Island to marry Joyce Haynes. Together, they raised three children (Donna, Margaret, and Brian) in Lynbrook, NY. He was the proud grandfather of Cathal and Eamonn Kirkyla and Parker, Samantha, and Dylan Smith.

His wake will be held on Friday, January 25, 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Perry Funeral Home in Lynbrook, NY.

Daniel Newton McBrayer, Sr.
March 15, 1932- January 16, 2019
American, Patriot, Lover of His Lord Daniel Newton McBrayer, Sr., age 86, went home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2019 from Harbor Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Home in Granbury Texas. He was born March 15, 1932 to Hubert Bryan and Mabel McBrayer of Fort Worth Texas.

Dan went to Carter Riverside High School in North Fort Worth but entered the Marine Corps by age 17. He served 2 years active duty during the Korean War, then served 4 years in the reserves.  He began working in the family piano business by age 20 and continued to own and operate many stores in the Dallas-Ft Worth area before leaving his legacy to his sons.

Dan had a passionate love for the Lord, family, and sports in that order. His marriage to Ouida Hill produced 4 children: Danny McBrayer Jr. (wife Mary Benell McKinney), Dana Vilaboy (husband Ken Vilaboy), Shannon Sitar, Patrick Donovan McBrayer.  He played ASA fast pitch softball and semi-pro Fast pitch softball for over 26 years. He travelled to the prestigious world tournament in Rock Island, Illinois on more than one occasion, and had a multi-year run with an elite five man team, the “Fabulous Five,” who held undefeated status during his time with the team.Dan was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and his ultimate love of the game was when he became Chaplain for the Arlington UTA Women’s collegiate softball team for over 10 years. He was with them during their Championship season of 2007.  His service to the team members and their families brought an endearing and lifelong fulfillment of his love to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and His greater Love while here on earth.

His latter career/ministry was devoted once again to his love in serving the Lord Jesus Christ. He was former host for Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship radio program “Good News” and member of the Full Gospel Fellowship as well as banquet speaker for the fellowship.  Dan produced and hosted a public television program which aired over fourteen cable channels in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, "Joyful Praise,” for over 20 years. His youngest son, Patrick, worked on the program as cameraman while Dan interviewed various guests and performers from all walks of life, who too had a testimony for the work Jesus Christ had done in their life.
 

He was preceded in death by his father and mother Hubert Bryan and Mabel McBrayer, older sister Colleen McBrayer, younger brother Mackey Van McBrayer, and grandsons Jason Bryan McBrayer and Julian Michael Donovan McBrayer.
 

James B. Baker III FORT WORTH--James B. Baker III, "Bob," passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Christmas morning, Dec. 25, 2018.

SERVICE: Bob's wish was that no formal funeral be held, but rather a gathering to celebrate his life at a later date in La Jolla, Calif.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth or Fort Worth Japanese Garden. Bob was a force of life and source of big laughs and deep love. He brightened the lives of everyone. Bob was a loving, generous, kind gentleman, with an engaging personality and sharp wit. He was hilarious and kept everyone in stiches. Bob embodied joie de vivre. He was fondly known to his family and friends as "Bobbles" and "Chef-Bob." He loved his friends, gourmet restaurants, travel, museums, architecture, gardens, landscape and interior design. He appreciated everything beautiful and had impeccable taste. His kitchen was a special place where he recreated, with zest, family recipes - especially his mother's famous lemon chess pie.

He and Earline treasured their time in California visiting their daughter, Ashley, her family, and friends. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, on Feb. 9, 1931, to Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Baker Jr., Bob was a member of the pioneering Baker family, best known for Baker Bros. Nursery, which was established by his grandfather in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1884 and was in business for 103 years. One of their greatest projects was landscaping the city of Los Alamos, N.M.

Bob attended Texas A&M and graduated from Texas Tech in 1953 with a degree in horticulture and landscape architecture. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta and ROTC. After graduation, he proudly served his country as an officer in the United States Air Force. Bob was a former member of the Jaycees, Kiwanis Club, many professional nursery associations, as well as the Fort Worth Club and Colonial Country Club.

SURVIVORS: He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Earline; daughter, Ashley Baker Greer; son-in-law, Lance Greer; and granddaughter, Windsor of La Jolla, Calif.

Kathy Jean Sparks ARLINGTON -- Kathy Jean Sparks, age 68, went to be with her Lord on January 2, 2019 after her long battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side.

She was born on July 6, 1950 in Fort Worth to Durward and Jennie Bob Woolf. Kathy was a long-time member of First United Methodist Church of Arlington. Kathy loved life, her family, and friends. She was always on the go with activities for her children and grandchildren. Her mother taught her to love the theater and she enjoyed passing this love on to her daughter and granddaughters. She was a Girl Scout leader and was loved by all her daughter's friends.

Kathy dearly loved her many friends including The Lunch Bunch friends, mothers of daughters from Jennifer's school friends. She loved attending soccer games and other sports with Scott and her grandchildren. It was never too cold or wet to support her kids, their activities, and Lamar High School, VFND. Kathy worked at Botanical Research Institute of Texas where she shared her beautiful smile with all who entered. The family wants to express their thanks to Community Hospice of Texas for their loving support. Donations to Community Hospice can be sent at www.chot.org. Kathy wanted her family and friends to celebrate her life in their own ways.

SURVIVORS: Kathy will be dearly missed and survived by her husband David Sparks, son Scott Sparks and wife Rebecca, daughter Jennifer Sparks Hoffman and husband Shannon, grandchildren: Zackary, Dalton, Austin, Dawson, Makinzy, Cassidy, Marissa, and Caroline, her brother Jerry Woolf, in-laws: Jo Sparks, Steve Sparks, Mitchel Huffman and wife Kaye Sparks Huffman, and nieces and nephews.

Brenda J. Albright, age 72 of Arlington, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2019 at her home with her family at her side. She was born on January 10, 1947 in Texarkana, Texas, the daughter of James Hooper, Sr. and Ola Mae Kennedy. Brenda married James Albright on November 15, 1986 and they celebrated 32 years of marriage together.

Growing up, Brenda enjoyed fishing with her Dad, bike riding with her brothers, spending summers with her grandparents in East Texas, and going on many family vacations. Brenda grew up wanting to be a nurse and retired from Arlington Memorial Hospital after many years of loving service as a LVN. Brenda's family was her greatest pride and she enjoyed the many vacations together and celebrating her children's and grandchildren's graduations.

Brenda leaves behind her husband, James; children Detta Kay Calhoun, DeLana Dale Greenhill, Tina Joyce King, Lisa Marie Sutherlin, and Amy Lynn Fernandez; grandchildren Michael Shedden, Jennifer Barron, Ryan Dubberke, Cassie Estok, Heather Anderson, Taylor Knies, Cody Greenhill, Zachary Greenhill, Colbie Kratz, Jacob King, Jared King, Crystal Sutherlin, Amber Sutherlin, Cameron Fernandez, and Carson Fernandez; 13 great grandchildren; siblings Travis Lee Hooper, Wanda Ruth Hathcock, Billy Dale Hooper, and James William Hooper, Jr.

Wendell Conditt FORT WORTH-Wendell Conditt was born June 19, 1929, in Crane, Texas, to C.B. and Johnnie Mae Conditt. He passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2018.

 MEMORIAL SERVICE: will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at Diamond Oaks Country Club.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, his wishes were that donations to be made to the Fort Worth Junior Golf Club.

Wendell was was an avid golfer and one of the founding members of Diamond Oaks Country Club. He was involved in the Fort Worth Junior Golf Club for 52 years which was his passion. He enjoyed working with young, aspiring golfers. He was also a supporter of the Texas Wesleyan College and Fort Worth First Tee. Wendell was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lloyd; sister, Joyce; and the mother of his children, Helen Conditt.

SURVIVORS: He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Harriett; sons, Ras, David, and John Conditt; daughter, Dena Wright; brother, Clyde Conditt; stepchildren, Scott Gammage, Gay Ellen Dunn; grandchildren, Niles, Carrie, Wendy, Nicole, Haylee and Celeste; and six great-grandchildren.

Robert “Lump” Collup was born September 6th, 1938 to Rhandle and Marzella Collup in Fort Worth, TX. He grew up in the Riverside area where he would graduate from Carter Riverside in 1956.  He remained close friends with many of his fellow graduates over his lifetime. He attended TCU for a short time, while working many hours and having two younger children at the time, Cheryl and Richard. Later he had three more children, Robert Junior, Michael, & Marsha. Lump then married the love of his life, Zella in 1985, where he then gained three more sons; Freddie, Les, & Warren Lee.

He was a member of the National Guard for many years. He worked at Swift, Merchant, Roadway, and YRC for a total of 66 years.  He was active in the Lions Club, FFA participation, peewee basketball coach, and socializing whenever able.

Lump loved nothing more than to spend time with his family and friends celebrating life. He had an encouraging spirit and loved to tell stories. Lump understood one thing...”The Good Lord Willing”, which is a motto he used in his every day applications (Phil 4:13- I can do all things through Christ.).

He was proud of where he came from and even prouder of his children and grandchildren and the legacy that will continue to live on through them. Lump was loved by many and his encouraging, outgoing, friendly spirit will be deeply missed by his loved ones.

Lump was proceeded in death by his parents, his wife, Zella, and his oldest child, Cheryl, and his son Freddie.

Survivors: Children; Richard & Jeanne, Robert Junior, Michael, Marsha, Les & Charley, Warren Lee; son-in-law, J.D.; grandchildren, Jeremy, Jason & Chantel, Chelsea & Patrick, Jonathon & Rachel, Samantha & William, Lauren, Jessica, Willow, Tyler, Kyle, Zachary, Brandon; great grandchildren, Soren, Linden, Reece, & Journey.

Harry Hansen, 85, of Hamilton and Granbury, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018.  

Memorial service: 12:00 PM, Friday, November 16, 2018, Wiley Funeral Home Chapel, Granbury. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research michaeljfox.org. 

Harry was born on November 6, 1933 in Fort Worth, Texas to Melvin and Lorene Hansen. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy reserves. He spent 40 years as an airline pilot for Continental Airlines – he began his career flying the DC-3 and retired as a captain in 1993 flying the DC-10. His passion was for antique aviation, he regularly used his aircraft mechanic license to take airplanes apart and put them back together. He ran the Hamilton Municipal Airport for 25 years where he was a flight instructor and took many people for their first airplane rides. 

Harry enjoyed ranching and was on the Board of Directors for the Fort Worth Stock Show and became the Honorary Vice President. He was on the School Board for Hamilton ISD and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hamilton. 

TYLER - Glynn Shelby Peel, 85, passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2018.

Glynn was born in Fort Worth on Jan. 3, 1933, to J.C. and Nellie Peel. Glynn was a member of Rockport Masonic Lodge #132, and past patron in the Order of Eastern Star in Rockport #469.

Sherry Rawls Morgan COLLEYVILLE--Sherry Morgan, 76, passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019.

FUNERAL: 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist of Colleyville.

Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.

Visitation: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Lucas Funeral Home in Keller, 1601 S. Main, Keller.

Sherry was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Winifred "Hank" Rawls.

Judith Jane Hollingshead FORT WORTH -- Judith Jane Hollingshead, 78, passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2018.

Service: Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Mount Olivet Chapel.

Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mount Olivet. Judith was born Nov. 4, 1940 in Kearney, Neb. to Clarence and Pauline May. She was valedictorian in high school at Carter Riverside High School. She was a long-time member of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church and Ridgley Presbyterian Church and loved to sing in the choir. Judith was preceded in death by her husband, James Ronald Hollingshead; and son, Gregory Wayne Porter.

Survivors: Daughter, Laura Ramos (Mario); son, Christopher Porter (Maria); and father to her children, Wayne Porter; grandchildren, Valerie Porter, Victoria Porter, Destin Ramos, Misty Olabode, Marcus Ramos, Zachary Ramos, Michael Porter, William Porter, Crystal Porter; great-grandchildren, Matthew Caldwell, Cecilia Porter; and numerous girlfriends and church members.

Vivian A. Shahan Carter Gross NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Vivian A. Shahan Carter Gross, 87, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018.

SERVICE: Sunday, January 6, 2019; 2p.m. at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home in Colleyville, Texas.

Visitation at 1 p.m. with interment at Bluebonnet Cemetery. Pastor Jeremy Blackwell will officiate.

Vivian was born August 26,1931 in Breckenridge, Texas to Herbert Doran and Opal Faye McKinney Shahan. The family moved to Fort Worth, Texas where Vivian attended Carter-Riverside High School. Upon graduation she married Johnny “Tex” Carter and started her family, having two sons. Vivian worked as a bookkeeper for FAA/GSA government agencies, as a secretary in Birdville ISD, and ran her own business, Gross Steel with her second husband. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband (Barry Gross), sister (Vina Faye Parsons), and brother (Terry Buchan). She will be missed by all.

SURVIVORS: Sons, Clyde Carter (Sandra) and John Carter (Shonda) Grandchildren, Beverly Bybee (Joe), Brandon Carter (Melissa), Rachel Willis (Allen), Tianti Carter, John Chastain (Kelly), Jeremy Blackwell (Sara) and Kenneth Finder. Nephew, Randall Parsons. And numerous step-children, step-grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

William Carden Jr. WACO -- Bill Carden, 81, of Waco, TX, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 30th after a lengthy illness.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard, Waco, Texas on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

A Memorial Service will be Friday, January 11, at 11:00 am at the Lake Shore Baptist Church, 5801 Bishop Drive, Waco, TX.

Bill was born on August 22, 1937, in Ft. Worth, TX, the older child and only son of William Raymond Carden, Sr. and Minnie Catherine (Atkinson) Carden. He excelled in sports and graduated as the Senior Class President of Carter Riverside H.S. in Ft. Worth, TX. It was at church camp the summer of his senior year that he met the love of his life, Merilyn Brown. To stay near Merilyn during her senior year, he started college playing football for Arlington State before later transferring to Baylor University. He graduated from Baylor with a triple major in religion, philosophy and history. On December 28, 1957, he and Merilyn were married at the First Baptist Church of Arlington, TX. Shortly thereafter, he pastored at Rock Prairie Baptist Church in College Station, TX while completing his degree. Bill went on to earn his M.A. in History under Dr. Ralph Lynn, who Bill later said, "had a greater impact on my life than anyone outside of my own immediate family." It was under the direction of Dr. Lynn that Bill completed his thesis: "Decision for War: The Fear of a German dominated World as the Prime Cause for United States' Entrance into WW I."

Bill moved his family to Belton, TX in 1960 as he began his teaching career at Mary Hardin Baylor. He earned his PhD in History at Emory University, Atlanta, GA in 1966, and then accepted a teaching position at Stetson University in Deland, FL. He forewent a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard to return to Texas to be near his aging parents. Back in Texas, he wrote the controversial "Carden Report," an assessment of the Baptist colleges and universities throughout the state commissioned by the Baptist General Convention of Texas. In an effort to impact the findings of the report, Bill joined the staff of Baylor University, under President Abner McCall, as Vice President for Academic Affairs. It was in this role that he worked closely with the student government, effecting positive changes within the University's structure. It was a difficult decision to leave academia when, in 1970, Bill joined Word Incorporated as vice president, at the invitation of founder Jarrell McCracken, who would become a life-long friend. It was at Word that Bill interacted with talented people like musician Kurt Kaiser and artist Dennis Hill, with whom he also enjoyed life-long friendships. He then moved to Dallas in 1973 to join Baylor friend Sparky Beckham in the real estate business.

This was foundational to launching a banking career, which he did, at First National Bank, McAllen, in 1977. Bill was eager to return to Central Texas and subsequently accepted a position as President of the American Bank of Waco, working with the Callan/ Bostick/ Deaver families. In 1982, he returned to academia to start and direct the Center for Banking and Financial Studies in the Baylor Business School, formulating a continuing education curriculum for banks around the country. It was during this period that he at various times served as Chairman of the marketing division of the Texas Bankers Association; as President of the Baylor Alumni Association; and as board member of the Waco Chamber of Commerce, the Baylor Development Council, the Hankamer School of Business and the Baylor College of Arts and Sciences. Bill formed his bank consultancy firm, The Carden Group, in 1985 and spent the remaining years of his career developing relationships with bankers and companies throughout the United States. Those relationships expanded to Board roles at KFC Corporation and Q2 where he devoted a significant portion of his later professional life, creating substantive friendships and unique life experiences.

Bill valued his 40 years in the Waco community and the personal and business relationships he formed there. Many were solidified in the church families at Seventh and James Baptist Church, Lake Shore Baptist Church and most recently St. Paul's Episcopal Church, where he led large Sunday school classes and participated in many governance committees. He had a great appreciation of civic responsibility and enjoyed his service on the Waco City Council, as well as the boards of many non-profits, including Caritas. While Bill was ready to be with the Lord, he reluctantly left his wife of 61 years, with whom he celebrated an anniversary on December 28, two days before his passing.

He is survived by wife Merilyn Carden, daughter Virginia and her husband Joe Ellis, son Michael and his wife Lori Nelson Carden, daughter Amber Lynn Carden, grandchildren Tyler, Eric and Chandler Ellis, Ashlynn and Duncan McGee and Bryn Carden, sister Barbara Carden, and numerous cousins. Bill's hope for us this coming year is that we: May be able to use our abilities fully to solve whatever challenges confront us; Always act in hope, regardless of the bleakness of the situation; Pursue positive goals to keep us focused on our dreams; Remain serenely happy in knowing that we are loved and cherished by family and friends; and Show the courage to live a life true to our best self, and not the life others expect of us.

Funeral service will be conducted by lifelong friend and Minister Deryl Fleming. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Robert Baird, Dr. Robert Christian, Mr. Dennis Hill and Dr. Rufus Spain, and in Memoriam: Dr. Ralph Lynn, Dr. James Vardaman, Dr. Kurt Kaiser, Mr. Jarrell McCracken and Dr. A.A. Hyden. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Caritas of Waco or the Family Health Center of Waco.

Karen Ann Rogers ENID, OKLA.--Karen Ann Rogers, 69, was born May 29, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Dr. Marney C. and Katherine Tinsley Isbell and passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, at her home in Enid, Okla.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 2 p.m. Friday at Emmanuel Enid. Burial follows in the Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.

Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. At age 10, Karen made her commitment of faith at Riverside Baptist Church, where she was an active member through adulthood. Karen attended Amon Carter-Riverside High School, the University of Texas at Arlington and graduated from the John Peter Smith Hospital School of Nursing in 1971.

SURVIVORS: She is survived by her husband, Dr. Bert Rogers of the home; daughters, Kimberly Ring and husband, Darrell, and Katherine Roberts and husband, Daulton, of Enid; son, Phillip Rogers and his wife, Kathryn, of Carrollton, Texas; grandchildren, Dustin, Emma Grace, and Charlie; uncle, Gene Rainwater; and many other family and friends.

James Edward "Eddie" Alread NORTH RICHLAND HILLS--James Edward "Eddie" Alread, 75, passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, after a brief battle with cancer.

 SERVICE: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst.

A short reception will follow the service at Lucas.

Burial attended by the family will be in Smithfield Cemetery.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the American Cancer Society.

Eddie was born in November of 1943 in Los Angeles, Calif., and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, where he graduated from Amon Carter-Riverside High School and went on to attend North Texas State. He married the love of his life, Linda Kay, in 1966. She and Eddie built a home in Smithfield, raising one son, Scott, born in 1969. Eddie was a lifelong member of Smithfield United Methodist Church and worked for 38 years at Mrs. Baird's Bakery. Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Cameron and Helen Alread.

SURVIVORS: Wife, Kay; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Stephanie; grandchildren, Garrett, Hudson and Scarlett; brother, Cameron, sister-in-law, Shirley; brother-in-law, Harold; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of close friends.

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.