Doris Aileen Caldwell Williams, born in Granbury, TX, Dec. 3, 1934, to Curtis Chester Caldwell and Frances Estelle Smith, passed away Nov. 11, 2015, in Dallas, TX.

Doris moved from Fredericksburg in 2010 after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Doris was a cheerful optimistic spirit and enjoyed many deep friendships. A lifelong Christian, she was an engaged active member of her church, an accomplished pianist, vocalist, composer and accompanist and was called upon for special music programs with church and community productions as a vocalist.

In Dallas she performed secular music extensively with small combos and with the Dallas Civic Chorale and The Cecil Pearson Singers.

Survived by three children: Gary Curtis Hatcher, Debra Christine Ray and Michael Lynn Hatcher, sister Kathleen Sikes, four grandchildren: Gabriel Hatcher, Ryan Ray, Betsy Ray, Colin Ray, and one great-grandchild, Chloe Ray.

October 11, 1938 - September 15, 2020

Fort Worth, Texas - Donnie "Don" Gene Bohannon, 81, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.

Memorial: 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Fort Worth. Viewing: 1 p.m. prior to the service. Private interment: Greenwood Memorial Park.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations are graciously accepted to St. Paul Lutheran Church and The American Stroke Foundation.

He was affectionately known as Papa Don by his family. He was born Oct. 11, 1938, near Paris, Texas to Imogene Garrison and Norman Bohannon. He graduated from Carter-Riverside High School in 1957 and received an Associate’s Degree from The University of Wisconsin, in Banking Administration in 1971. Don began his career in banking at Fort Worth National Bank after graduating from high school and lasted over 30 years. Don also served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves as a Jet Engine Mechanic. Don served as an Usher and Elder and was very involved at St. Paul Lutheran Church since the early 70's. Don and Joan enjoyed renovating old homes in their spare time, tackling a total of 12 houses together.

Survivors: Wife of 49 years, Joan Bohannon; children, Carla Roberts and husband, Kevin, Pat Bohannon and wife, Lori, Erin Gibson and husband, Roy, Curtis Sadler and wife, Amy and Jason Bohannon and wife, Jennifer; eight grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Mark and Marshall Roberts; Austin and Ryan Hunt; Riley and Lee Sadler; brother, Loyd Bohannon.

January 23, 1940 - August 7, 2020

Fort Worth, Texas - Beverly Hale-Stone of Fort Worth passed away at the age of 80 after spending a lifetime doing what she loved. Owner of Hales Costumes of Fort Worth for 60 years she brought life to people envisions using her one-of-a-kind imagination. She was known for her quick wit, infectious smile, and her kind and compassionate spirit. She always planned on having a good day.

Survived by her three children Terry Stone, Cindy Ford, and John Stone, as well as her grandchildren, & great grandchildren.

Services will be held Saturday September 19th from 1-3pm at Alpine Funeral Home in Fort Worth.

The family of Randall “Randy” Lee Gallaway will celebrate his life of 73 years at 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at Southcrest Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Englewood Cemetery in Slaton, near Mary Ann’s parents. The family will host a time of fellowship and remembrance from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, September 14, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers, 6025 82nd Street, Lubbock, TX 79424.

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Randy went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 10, 2020. He was born on September 9, 1947, to the late Norris Weaver and Mary Virginia (Moore) Gallaway in Austin, TX. Randy was always excited to tell people about Jesus. His senior year of high school, weeks before graduation, he suffered a devastating injury while assisting an electrician at his part-time job as an intern for American Manufacturing in Fort Worth.

Doctors initially said there was no chance of recovery. However, a series of heavenly revelations predicted his survival. Thirty-eight surgeries and more than a year later, Randy graduated from Amon G. Carter Riverside High School in Fort Worth in 1967. However, he lost all of one arm and part of another. Instead of being deterred, Randy was more motivated than ever to make the most of his second chance at life.

He earned an engineering degree with honors at the University of Texas at Arlington, before pursuing a lifetime of missions and ministry work. He graduated with a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1978, and doctor of ministry degree from Golden Gate Seminary in 1987.

Randy met Mary Ann Milliken of Lubbock while leading evangelism workshops for the Baptist Student Union at Texas Tech University. They married in 1975. Together they ministered in Dallas, Texas; Riverside, California; North Vancouver, Canada; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Lubbock, Texas; and all across the country of China.

Randy’s life motto was, “Never give up! As long as there is a breath within you, you must hold onto hope.” That message will live on in print in Randy and Mary Ann’s life story, “Death Knocking, Life Calling,” as well as in the lives of those around the world they have influenced.

January 26, 1939 - September 9, 2020
Crowley, TX - Kennith "Ken" Royce Neystel, 81, of Crowley and formerly of Clifton, TX, passed away Sept. 9, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M., Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Pastor Amy Alexander will officiate. Burial will be held at the Meridian Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until service time Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, at Lawson Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be William Chastain, Andrew Neystel, Alex Neystel, Chris Lane, Bradley Morrow, Braydon Morrow. Honorary Pallbearers will be Donald Davis, Dwain Neystel, and Jeff Blackman.
Ken was born to Orville & Nina Neystel on Jan. 26, 1939 in Meridian, TX. He graduated from Carter-Riverside H.S. and received his master’s degree in Business Administration from TCU. Ken was married to the love of his life, Doris Davis Neystel, on Jan. 9, 1959; they were married for 61 years.
Ken worked for the City of Fort Worth for 19 years, he started as a mail boy and worked his way up to assistant to city manager. He also worked as city manager in Clifton, Palestine, and Benbrook, TX. In Dec. 1995, after almost 19 years as city manager of Benbrook, he retired and moved to the family farm. Even though he retired, he never really retired. He enjoyed his pay phone business and auto part store, Ken's Auto, but most of all he enjoyed working on his cattle ranch.

Dr. Seuss said it best: "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." That quote embodies Ken for both the way he lived and serves as a reminder of how he would want to be thought of. He lived like he loved, with kindness, loyalty, and a smile to share with whoever needed it. Trustworthy and loyal to a fault, he would give you his last 5 dollars, all the while hoping you would use it to share with someone else. He brought joy with his humor and practical jokes, he was never without an encouraging word or life lesson wrapped up in a story, and those stories will live on forever. He leaves behind a legacy and a family that will be forever grateful for the love he gave.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents Orville & Nina Loader Neystel, brother Ronnie Neystel, and infant sister and brother. He is survived by his wife, Doris, his children Scott Neystel and his wife Melissa, Deidre Chastain and her husband Mike Brunet, four grandchildren: William, Andrew, Sarah, and Alex, and three step granddaughters. He also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

May 17, 1943 - September 9, 2020
FORT WORTH, TX - Weldon Ray Bryant was born in Fort Worth, TX on May 17, 1943. He passed away in his home on September 9, 2020. He grew up in Fort Worth and graduated from Carter-Riverside High School in 1961. After graduation, he attended Arlington State College and earned his BS in Biology. Weldon then attended Baylor Dental School and earned his degree as a Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1972. He owned a private dental practice in Fort Worth where he served his community until he retired. Although many in the community knew him as Dr. Bryant he was also a loving father to his two children.

Dr. Bryant lived a very socially active life and resided on 14 acres near Aledo with his beloved dog, Rooster. He was a licensed pilot and had many hobbies such as hunting & fishing with his son, traveling, photography, writing poetry, snow kkiing and softball. He also held many offices for and was a founding member of Benbrook Rotary. In his spare time, he competed in chili cook-offs and peach cobbler contests. He was an avid supporter of the Aledo HS football program and a long-term active member of the Aledo Methodist Church. Over his lifetime, Dr. Bryant made 7 medical mission trips to Honduras and Nicaragua providing free dental services to those inneed.

Dr. Weldon R. Bryant is preceded in death by his father Charles Audrey Bryant and his mother Nellie Lorene Mauldin Bryant. He is survived by his son Marshall Bryant, his daughter Kerrie Adamson, his brother Kenneth Bryant, his sister Barbara Salsar, and his nephew Sylvan Salsar. Weldon was loved by many and will be greatly missed by his family, friends and community.

Susan Kay Hayes Laughlin of Harrah, OK left this life in the early morning hours of September 2, 2020 at her home.   Susan was born December 19, 1940 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Jesse Courts and Sue Joyce Kayler Hayes. 

In 1963, Susan moved to Harrah, Oklahoma to work for her Uncle O.G. McClurg at the First State Bank of Harrah.   One day, Ray Laughlin came into the bank and they met and their story began.  They were married for 38 years and lived on the infamous Straight Street in Harrah.

Susan began her long career with Harrah Public Schools in 1965 as a secretary to the High School Principal.   She then completed her Degree in Education and became a 4^th grade Teacher.  Teaching was her passion and she had a great love for every student whether they were in her classroom, or not.  Her teaching career continued for 30 years at Harrah Schools.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Raymond Laughlin; an infant daughter, Cindy; her brother, Richard C. Hayes of Hurst, Texas; and her beloved granddaughter, Sara Rogers, of Harrah.

She is survived by her daughters, Cathy Rogers and husband Kevin of Harrah; Connie Horton of Harrah; three grandchildren, Sydney Rogers of OKC; Kennedy Leverett and her husband Morgan of OKC and Ben Rogers of Harrah; her sister-in-law, Mary Dan Hayes and four special nieces, Donna O’Hern, Midwest City, Ginger Eckart, Edmond, Meredith Barber, New Zealand, and Jennifer Hayes, Grapevine, TX. 

The family would like to give a special thank you to EXCEL Home Health and Hospice for the excellent care they gave our mother and the support given to us.

Clarence Chesterfield “Buck” Gay Jr died on August 20, 2020 in Houston Texas. Buck was born in Fort Worth, Texas on December 20, 1933 to Clarence Chesterfield (“Deacon”) Gay and Nina Almedia Neely and grew up in Fort Worth along with his sister Carol and brother David, attending Carter Riverside High School. He was the first in his family to attend college, earning a BS in Aeronautical Engineering from Texas A&M College in 1955, where he was a proud member of the Corp of Cadets. While attending A&M he met Flo Ann Noack on a blind date at an Aggie football game and the two married on August 14, 1954.

After a brief stint with Lockheed in Los Angeles, California, in May 1956 he went into the US Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant to fulfill his service commitment and began training as a pilot (his dream job) at bases in San Antonio, Texas and Kinston, NC. He was enamored with airplanes all his life and when his dream of flying jets was lost due to a reaction to a flu shot, he focused on designing aircraft and landed in Research & Development at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton Ohio where he was a Project Engineer in the Analysis and Design Branch of the Dynasoar System Engineering Office. In 1962 he was hired by NASA and joined the fledgling effort to put men on the moon by the end of the decade. In 1963, Buck moved Ann and his family to Virginia and began work on the Gemini program at NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C. He continued working there until 1971, receiving the NASA Exceptional Service Award in 1969 for his contributions to the Apollo 11 moon landing. His final years in D.C. were as Director of Space Shuttle Operations, overseeing the development of flight programs, operational requirements, and preflight testing. In 1971, he transferred to the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas where he was responsible for the JSC Shuttle Operations Budget and planning and preparation of space shuttle landing sites in the US and emergency sites in Dakar, Senegal, Spain and Okinawa. A personal thrill was heading a spectacular landing of STS-3 at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. In 1984, he retired from NASA and worked until 1991 for Eagle Engineering, Grumman, and Muniz Engineering, participating in the joint US and Russia spaceflight program and development of the manned space station.

In addition to his fascinating career he led a rich, full life. He was the proud patriarch of a family that included 6 children, 15 grandchildren and 9 great grand kids. To all he was known as Papaw, and he delighted in the large family gatherings on holidays, major achievements, and reunions each year at Surfside Beach.

He traveled extensively, making it to the Pyramids in Egypt, the heart of the Amazon, the Great Wall of China, around the horn in South America, and saw the Serengeti in Africa from a hot air balloon.

He loved hunting and fishing and passed his passion for fly fishing to his children and grandchildren. He taught all his sons and grandsons about sporting guns and introduced them to duck, geese and dove hunting. A highlight of each year for him was an annual fly-fishing trip to some of the top US destinations in Montana, Idaho, Alaska, and Wyoming. While raising his children he served as a scoutmaster, little league coach and umpire, and Pony Colt League President.

He loved adventure and pursued challenging hobbies including flying single engine airplanes and gliders, racing sailboats, and scuba diving. In celebration of his 75th birthday he went skydiving. Not content to merely enjoy these activities, he excelled, learning to fly acrobatics, becoming a gliding instructor, and served as Commodore of the Galveston Bay Cruising Association (GBCA) and was a frequent race champion – thanks to a dedicated crew of close friends.

As his working career wound down, he filled his time by volunteering in the community, serving on the Nassau Bay Parks Committee, and co-chaired the restoration of the Nassau Bay Peninsula and its establishment as a wildlife preserve. He also served on the CCISD Education Committee and was the photographer for Nassau Bay City Council meetings.

He was extremely proud to have worked with the Bay Area Habitat for Humanity for nearly 25 years, helping build over 100 houses for needy families before finally hanging up his tool belt at the age of 84. He greatly valued the many close friendships he developed during his tenure.

He was a member of St Paul’s Catholic Church in Nassau Bay since 1971 and was a Eucharistic Minister for 30 years. He was also active in the Knights of Columbus where he served as Grand Knight for 2 years. Each 4th of July he stayed up nearly all night helping to prepare barbeque for their primary fundraiser.

After a life of service to God, family, friends, and country, Jerry Weatherby, of Stephenville, TX was called home May 6, 2020 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Due to current restrictions, the family will hold a memorial ceremony at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery at a later date.

 Born December 4, 1934 in Bloomingrove, Texas. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Barbara E. Weatherby, his parents H. H. “Red” and Sue Nell Weatherby, his brothers James H. “Jim” and Charles M. Weatherby, and his sister Bettye Sue Pritchard.

 After graduating from Texas A&M in 1957 Jerry joined the Air Force, becoming a pilot, serving in Korea and Vietnam, and retiring as a Lt. Col. in 1979. Having already moved his family, he joined them in Stephenville, Texas, where he became an active church member and deacon at First Baptist Church, spent the next several years working for his brother Jim as General Manager of Comanche Meats, then finishing his working years with another full career as a teacher in the English Department at Tarleton State University retiring in 2007. His retirement was spent fishing, gardening, and traveling back and forth between grandchildren. He spent his final days in Murfreesboro Tennessee, at Creekside Assisted Living, where he was treated with dignity and respect, quite loved and dotted on, and always made to feel like the favorite.

Jeff Jordan passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 in Ennis, Texas. 

Jeff was born in Fort Worth, Texas on August 11, 1968 to Pamela and Robert Jordan. Jeff grew up in Fort Worth and attended high school at Carter Riverside. Jeff started working at Winn-Dixie grocery store at age 16 for 18 years and continued his career with H-E-B in Ennis after Winn-Dixie left Texas until his passing at age 51.

Jeff was always known as a hard worker; his co-workers and customers could always rely on him to be there. He earned the title of Signature Partner at HEB and received awards such as the Because People Matter award because he treated his customers so well. According to HEB a signature partner “is someone who a Customer will drive past multiple competitors to see. They connect with customers because it fills their bucket, not because it’s expected.” Jeff would tell his family all about his customers and how they would come in every day to see him. He was very proud of these relationships he made.

Jeff was a natural born hunter. He loved to hunt and fish, not only the act of hunting but the time spent in nature or on the lake. As much as he loved to hunt in nature, he loved to hunt for opportunities to make someone happy. He would go above and beyond to create a unique, memorable experience. This was apparent in all the vacations he would take his family on. From crab fishing to digging for gold to late night poker games to staying in the most haunted room at a haunted hotel, it was never a dull moment on one of Jeff’s trips.

While Jeff did love to hunt game, he also had a love for animals like no one you’ve ever seen. He had quite a few dogs over the years that he loved more than his own children, as they liked to jokingly say. He had many other pets that he cared for throughout his lifetime as well; cats, horses, pigs, chickens, birds, rabbits… he was like a real-life Dr. Dolittle in the way he would communicate with animals.

Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Sylvia Marie Jordan; daughter, Jessica Davis and husband Jerod Davis; son, Spencer Bailey; two grand-daughters Jocelyn and Jordan Davis; Mother, Pam Gerland; Sisters, Denise Jordan and Tina Belcher; Grandfather, Curtis Bollier and his 12 nieces and nephews.

Jeff is preceded in death by his father Robert Jordan Sr.

A memorial service will be held at the Avenue Church, 906 S. Kaufman St. Ennis, TX 75119 on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

Betty J. Kingsley COPPELL -- Betty J. Kingsley, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away on Aug. 24, 2020.

GRAVESIDE: 10:30 a.m. Friday in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Visitation: 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers or donations, Betty would've wanted you to cherish and spend time with your friends and family.

Betty was born May 28, 1932 and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. She later moved to Haltom City with her beloved husband, Shug Kingsley.

Betty worked for many years at the Masonic Temple and later retired from Texas Christian University. Shug and Betty were active members at Birdville Baptist Church, where they attended for many years. Betty taught seventh grade girls Sunday school and served on many committees.

Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Norman "Shug" Kingsley.

William Arthur Matchette, 79, lost his battle to cancer and went to be with Jesus on June 23, 2018. Arthur was born the only child of Mary Faye and William Hall Matchette on October 20, 1938 in Los Angeles. He lived in California until he was 5 years old and then moved to Fort Worth, Texas with his mother. He was very much a boy with a strong sense of family and greatly loved by his aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins.

 Arthur graduated from Carter Riverside High School in 1956 and returned to teach there from September 1964 until he retired in May 1997. Arthur’s first day of teaching at Carter began many hours before the school day started, as his first daughter, Leah Marie, born to him and his wife, Mary, whom he married in October 1963. He excitedly began that first day with the news, “It’s a girl; I am a dad!” Daughters Julie and Laura were one and 5 years later. Arthur adored his daughters and always proud to talk about them to his students and fellow teachers. It was not uncommon for Arthur to have his daughters visit the halls of Carter. Arthur loved Carter Riverside and embraced his role as a great teacher and a well-respected role model. He taught English I, II, III, IV, US History, World History, Honors English and Latin. He sponsored the National Honor Society, Whiz Quiz, Latin Club, English Club, Academic Decathlon, and was the CHS Annual Sponsor for many years. Many students visited the home of Arthur and Mary Matchette and worked on the CHS annuals there. 

He could not go anywhere in Riverside without someone saying excitedly, “Mr. Matchette, so good to see you.” Arthur attended Baylor University for his bachelor’s degree and received his Master’s degree from UNT. He loved Baylor and always rooted for his Baylor Bears in any sport they played.

Frances Catherine Tirk Matthews NORTH RICHLAND HILLS - Frances Catherine Tirk Matthews, 94, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019.

SERVICE: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Mount Olivet Chapel.

Graveside: Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Frances Tirk Matthews grew up on her family farm in Colleyville. She would go on to teach girls' Physical Education for 25 years at Carter Riverside High School in Fort Worth. However, it was on the family farm that her career in athletics began. Although there were no treadmills, stationary bikes, or workout rooms, there were plenty of cows that needed milking and chores that needed to be done. The outdoors served as Frances and her sister Lydia's workout room.

Frances attended high school in Grapevine where she participated on the girls' teams and her passion for sports flourished. Once, during a championship game against rival Lewisville, she went eleven for eleven from the free throw line to lead her team to victory. She was also a cheerleader who was beloved by her peers and was once voted "Outstanding Student of the Year" by her classmates.

Shortly after graduating from the University of North Texas, Frances met her husband, Buel Matthews, at a dance in the Blackstone Hotel in Fort Worth. They married in 1948 and were together until his passing in 1995.

Frances was a passionate supporter of the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers. Frances was what many would call "a character". She was mischievous and loved a good laugh. She will be missed by many. Frances was predeceased by her husband, Buel Matthews; younger brother, Joseph Tirk; and her older brother, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Tirk Jr., who was killed in World War II.

Marthe Frances Kerlin FORT WORTH--Marthe Frances Brown Kerlin, 85, and known as "Fran" to her friends, peacefully and unexpectedly passed on to glory on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, during her sleep at her home with her husband at her side. A lifelong resident of Fort Worth, a town she loved, Fran was a beloved teacher, musician and volunteer. She was passionate about faith, family, music and friends, and would share that love with anyone she met. She treasured time with her sons and grandchildren, and was never happier than when celebrating with her loved ones.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 10:30 a.m. Monday in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Visitation: 9 to 10:15 a.m. Monday in Mount Olivet Chapel.

CELEBRATON OF LIFE: A memorial service in Fran's honor will be held after quarantine restrictions ease.

MEMORIALS: In recognition of her love for worshiping with music, and music instruction in lieu of flowers, the family requests that funds be given to the Fran Kerlin Memorial Scholarship Fund, established to encourage the education of young organists as selected by the American Guild of Organists.

Fran grew up in the Oakhurst area of Fort Worth, the only child of Paul Cummings Brown and Martha Gallagher Brown. A talented musician from a young age, Fran studied piano and violin, playing in the All City High School Orchestra for four years and the Grieg Piano Concerto in A Minor at the age of 15.

After graduating from Carter-Riverside High School, Fran attended Texas Wesleyan University, graduating with a concentration in pipe organ. She loved playing music in church and was the full-time organist and choirmaster as well as substitute organist for dozens of local churches throughout her life. A lifelong educator and beloved music teacher, Fran taught chorus, music and orchestra to thousands of students over 15 years at North Side, Everman, Arlington Heights and Eastern Hills High schools. She also served on the music faculty of Tarrant County College. During this time, she received a Master of Music in pipe organ performance, studying under Emmet Smith at Texas Christian University.

After staying at home with her family for several years, Fran was invited to teach at All Saints Episcopal Day School where her sons were enrolled. There she started and led the All Saints Strings program for 15 years, which at its peak included over 60 violin and cello students, bringing music and joy to Mayfest, retirement homes and houses of worship, in addition to teaching piano.

Fran was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth for over 50 years, where she served as a deacon and elder, and met her husband, Eliot. They wed in 1973. Over time she served in many capacities, forming and directing the Celebration Choir, as associate organist and choirmaster, attending seven General Assemblies, and as contributor to care teams and youth committees.

Fran loved to travel, especially with family. While still single in 1961, she was invited on a goodwill trip around the world, and in 1966 she attended 22 European summer music festivals with Sigma Alpha Iota. Later with her husband, she visited all 50 states and four continents on various scouting and church events. They regularly returned to his home in Orlando, Fla., where they were involved at First Presbyterian of Orlando and hosted events for the local Camelia Society. As mother of two active boys, Fran jumped into the Scouting world, serving over three decades as den mom, Boy Scout troop and district commissioner, and on staff at three National Jamborees.

Fran was active with the American Guild of Organists, and served in many capacities, including dean of the Fort Worth Chapter from 1968-1970. She was an active member of Sigma Alpha Iota musical fraternity, the Fort Worth Woman's Club, Daughters of the American Revolution, National Association of Presbyterian Scouters, and Philanthropic Educational Organization.

HALTOM CITY – Evyonne Rue Andrews Eddins passed away Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020.  She was 85 years old. 

Evyonne was born in Haltom City and graduated from Fort Worth’s Carter Riverside High School.  She pursued a double major degree in Business Management and Social Science at Texas Wesleyan University and obtained her Master of Education degree from Tarleton University.  Mrs. Eddins was an enthusiastic and lifelong educator serving both the Brownwood and Fort Worth Independent School Districts.  She retired with 22 years of service.  Upon retirement she actively pursued her passion in Genealogy, creating and gifting to her children volumes of her work.  She also enjoyed happy hours reminiscing with her former classmates from Carter Riverside. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie and Leona Jackson Andrews and her brother John Allen Andrews. 

She is survived by two daughters and their families, Susan Morrison and husband, Hal Morrison and daughter, Sydney Morrison of Ft. Worth, Sandra Cunningham and husband Rory Cunningham of Pflugerville, son, Ryan Kristin, and great-grandson, Brennan Cunningham of Copperas Cove and daughter, Cassie Cunningham of Washington D.C.  Memorials are requested to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Rodney Eugene Corder, age 74, of Weatherford, Texas passed away peacefully on July 12, 2020 at his home.  A private burial will be held at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery on July 24, 2020. A celebration of life will be held outdoors at White Chapel Gardens in Weatherford on July 25, 2020 at 9:00 am.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Couts United Methodist Church, 802 N. Elm St., Weatherford, TX or Fort Worth Police Benevolent Association, P.O. Box 1355, Fort Worth, TX 76101.

Rodney was born in Fort Worth on July 25, 1945. He graduated from Riverside High School, and continued on to receive a Bachelor of Arts from Texas Wesleyan University, and was working towards his Master of Divinity at Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University.

Rodney spent his life in service to his country and to the physical and spiritual well-being of others. After being honorably discharged from the United States Navy, he served as a Fort Worth Police Officer through retirement at which time he continued his service as a Methodist Minister.

Rodney was a dedicated family man who provided a source of strength and comfort that was in endless supply. He brought others together with his quick wit and sense of humor, which generated laughter and joy around him. His calm and caring manner gave support to his family and all others he came in contact with. His presence will always be felt through all of life's struggles and happiness.

Rodney is preceded in death by his father, Nolan John Corder Jr.; his stepmother, Vivian Corder; his mother, Iris Jo Casey Corder; his sister, Dianne Corder Hoffman; his son, Jerry Berschig; and other beloved family.

Rodney is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughters, Shawn and her husband, Eric, Kim and her husband, Shaun; sons, Chris and his wife, Lori, Cliff and his wife, Catharine; brother, Bobby and his wife, Gloria; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and other family and friends.

Kathryn Baker Acola FORT WORTH--Kathryn Baker Acola passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Was held privately at Rose Hill Cemetery, Friday, July 17, 2020, with close relatives.

MEMORIALS: Donations may be made to First United Methodist Church or the library at Fort Worth Country Day School.

Kay was a fourth-generation Fort Worth native. Her daily motto was "Don't Worry Be Happy." She came from a pioneer family who settled in Fort Worth from England and Scotland in the late 1800s after the Civil War. Her parents, Maxine and Ed Baker, raised Kay in First United Methodist Church and nurtured her love of God. Kay was known for loving and helping people. She lived her life serving our Lord Jesus. She lived each day optimistic, cheerful and helpful to anyone she would meet. She served the Lord by her actions and love for others.

Kay graduated from Carter-Riverside High School and then the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in journalism at the young age of 20. She taught school at Mclean Junior High in the '50s. She served as president of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at First United Methodist Church. Kay was a member of Rivercrest Country Club, the Woman's Club, Fort Worth Garden Club, and the Lecture Foundation. She enjoyed bridge, tennis, opera, the Botanic Gardens, long walks and the zoo. She was also a Master Gardener in Fort Worth. She rode horses at her ranch (ABP) and always had a dog she loved dearly.

Kay was an avid worldly traveler and was credited for being among the first to travel to London post World War II. Kay's curiosity and penchant for culture, art, and continuous learning led her to engage in elaborate conversations with all people she encountered throughout her life on these travels and pass along her knowledge to her grandchildren.

SURVIVORS: Daughter, Maxine Acola; granddaughters, Bonnie Kathryn Turtur Pavese and Stephanie Louise Turtur; sister, Louella Baker Martin; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

FORT WORTH--Bart Smith Bradford of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020, after a long, well-lived life. Bart was born in Ennis, Texas, on Aug. 27, 1932, to Agnes and Hayden Bradford. Bart graduated from Amon Carter-Riverside High School in Fort Worth in 1950.

Bart attended Texas A&M University as a first-generation college student. During his college years, Bart served in the United States Army from 1953 until 1955 and was stationed at Kaiserslautern Army Base in the Rhineland-Palatinado region of Germany. Bart returned to Texas A&M following his service and graduated in 1957 with a degree in landscape architecture, only two of which were awarded that year.

As a young man fresh out of college, he landed his first professional job as a draftsman with Stewart King working in the historic King William area of San Antonio. In 1959, the city of Fort Worth hired Bart as the assistant director of Planning in the newly created Department of City Planning. In this position, Bart had an opportunity to help create plans for Fort Worth, an endeavor that had not been undertaken since the late 1920s. In fact, at that time, the city's planning office had antiquated subdivision and zoning ordinances, no planning tools or land use information, and didn't even have a map of Fort Worth.

In 1965, Carter and Burgess, Inc., a burgeoning engineering firm of fewer than 15 employees, offered Bart a position to join a small team of engineers. Over the years, Bart's team built the firm into a large, multidisciplinary company providing engineering, design, planning, and construction management services to public and private clients in the fields of transportation, planning, environmental, communications technology, real estate, and land development. Bart retired in 1997 as the vice president of Marketing.

Bart married Nancy Bailey in 1974 and was a loving husband who cared deeply about his family. Family first was his creed, and there was nothing he enjoyed more than being with family and good friends, of which he had many. His wife, Nancy, was his best teammate and the love of his life. His children, Vincent and Kyle, brought him great pride, and one of his greatest thrills was the birth of his grandson, Charles Bradford, in 2019.

Throughout Bart's life, he took a keen interest in the neighborhood of Ryan Place, where he and his wife, Nancy, happily lived and raised their loving family. In the 1970s, Bart was one of the founding members of the Ryan Place Improvement Association (the RPIA). His planning skills proved to be a great asset to the RPIA, and he was instrumental in developing Daggett Park and promoting a tree planting campaign, both of which resulted in a greener, more beautiful neighborhood. After retirement, he turned his energy towards creating a community renewal plan for Ryan Place. He surveyed and recorded the condition of every street, tree, sidewalk, curb, and empty lot in Ryan Place. He then made detailed recommendations to the city of Fort Worth and used his influence, contacts, and know-how to help the RPIA obtain funding to improve the streets, curbs, and sidewalks in Ryan Place. He was also instrumental in the implementation of traffic calming measures in Ryan Place, which include three traffic circles on historic Elizabeth Boulevard and chicanes throughout the neighborhood. Many of the improvements in Ryan Place can be attributed to Bart's planning skills and his love of Ryan Place.

Bart was charismatic, interesting and a wonderful conversationalist and listener. He loved to travel and was fortunate enough to visit many parts of the world. He studied history and was particularly interested in Texas history. He consumed many books each year, mostly about history, and it was not unusual for him to plan a trip around a historical location or event.

His fascination with history led him later in life to develop a deep interest in his own ancestry. He conducted research for many years and was able to trace his maternal and paternal lineage back over two hundred years. Bart's passion for ancestry created volumes of family history for future generations to enjoy. Bart delighted in sharing his research with his family. In 2017, Bart took his children, Vincent and Kyle, on a historical road trip to visit sites of his early life, including his childhood home and the town movie theater where Bart spent many an afternoon.

He was a master at organization and planning and enjoyed helping others with their projects, sometimes for an afternoon's entertainment and sometimes spending days researching and planning. He could immerse himself into any subject from landscaping to financial planning to buying a used car. Nine times out of 10, your plan would be mapped out on a "Bart Chart" created on a paper napkin while indulging in the great pleasure of grilled "Bart Burgers." If your project was more complicated, you might find yourself enjoying Bart's famous grilled ribeye steak with garlic, butter, and lemon, fine wine, and a three inch, three ring binder to take home containing the analysis and solutions to your project.

There was always a project and a party around Bart. Everywhere he went Bart made friends, especially on his and Nancy's many trips around the U.S. and to Europe. Friends from near and far loved to visit Fort Worth and stay at the "Bradford Hotel." Bart and Nancy entertained a constant flow of visitors.

SURVIVORS: Bart is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nancy; his daughter and son-in-law, Vincent Bradford and Joe Imoe of Fort Worth; his son and daughter-in-law, Kyle and Callie Bradford of Dallas; his grandson, Charles Henry Bradford; four sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; nieces; great-nieces and nephews; and several cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents, Agnes and Hayden Bradford.

When Bart died, he left a huge void in the lives of those who loved him, but we are comforted by his love and inspiring legacy. He is missed and always will be remembered.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: A celebration of life memorial service will be announced to family and friends at a later date.

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Madeline Toler Ferris (Fort Worth, Texas), who passed away at the age of 87, on January 29, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Twila McCoy Plant GRANBURY -- TWILA MCCOY Plant died peacefully, surrounded by family and secure in love of her Heavenly Father at home in Granbury, Texas on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the age of 77.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, May 21, 2020, 1:30 pm at First Baptist Church, Granbury, with a graveside service to follow at Mt. Olivet Chapel Cemetery, Ft. Worth, 4:00 pm. Pastor Mike Corb will officiate the ceremony.

All are welcome to attend and celebrate Twila's faith, life and legacy. Twila was born October 27, 1942 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Dewey Listo McCoy and Fern Freudigger McCoy. She graduated from Carter Riverside High School in 1960, marrying Tim Pruitt in February of that year. They lived in Ft. Worth, El Paso, Midland, Ft. Worth (again) and Abilene. Tim and Twila had four children and many happy times as a family.

Twila created many great birthday parties, family outings and activities. She was energetic and ambitious that her family would be one of faith, achievement and creativity. But she also endured the pain of their first, Timi, dying in a car wreck at age 4 and a marriage that ended after 22 years. Through the difficult days and years, Twila grew in her faith, persevered to raise Tad, Shea and Danielle and developed her own career, graduating from Hardin-Simmons University and becoming a Special Education teacher. Twila began a second chapter of family life when she met and married Ross Landrum Plant in 1983 in Abilene.

Twila and Ross found in each other an enduring and sweet love and companionship that reflected their faith, strengthened as they aged, filled their years together and was as perfect sitting together on the porch or in church as it was riding together on a motorcycle. They blended their families of adult and teen children, adding on to the house and taking on all the cars, colleges, conflicts and coordination that such a big family brings. One of the greatest unexpected joys of her life was becoming a second mother to Jody, Elizabeth and Grace and to love them as her own.

Ross and Twila moved from Abilene to Yoakum and lived there for 27 years. They raised longhorns on the Alpha Omega Ranch, served their church, danced, traveled, fought back the huisache (unsuccessfully) and welcomed 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Twila loved ranch life with Ross and wanted to share it. She and Ross served and cared for her mother and brother and Ross' brother Burke for many years along with others. Twila and Ross moved to Granbury in 2014, settling down with a smaller piece of land and just a couple of longhorns. Twila took on the diagnosis of Alzheimer's and more recently lung cancer with the same faith, trust, peace-and reliance on Ross-we saw throughout her long, good life and marriage. She died where she lived, at home and around her family. She leaves a legacy of teaching and loving hundreds of kids, especially valuing the underdogs. She imparts an example as loving wife that inspires. She leaves countless lessons, advice and prayers for her family. She leaves an example as a servant and as a follower of Christ who sought to grow, overcome life's trials and pass on her faith. She loved her country. And she moves on now to a better, perfect one. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Timi Fern Pruitt, her parents and two brothers, Dewey L. McCoy, Jr. (Allonia) and Bobby.

Dorothy "Jean" Merrell DALLAS--Dorothy "Jean" Merrell was joyfully received in the loving arms of Her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.

Jean was born in Mount Pleasant, Texas, on Feb. 4, 1931, to D.H. and Bertha Garrett. She was their precious and devoted daughter. Jean was a loving wife, married to her childhood sweetheart, Byram Merrell, for 56 years. She is rejoicing as she joins him in Heaven. Her legacy of love continues with children, Earl and Rebecca Merrell and Diane Merrell; grandchildren, Emily and Daniel Taylor, Garrett Merrell, Merrell Milano and Kendall and Andrew Hicks. She was blessed to meet her first great-grandchild, Olivia Noël Taylor.

Jean graduated summa cum laude from Amon Carter- Riverside High School and attended North Texas State University. Jean's relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, was deep and intimate. Byram and Jean were founding members of North Richland Hills Baptist Church, and she enjoyed leading Community Bible Study. She loved and was loved by so many lifelong friends. In Dallas, she was an active member of Park Cities Baptist Church and always looked forward to dinners with friends and fierce Canasta competitions. Her family was her priority, and she was adored and loved by all.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: A family graveside service celebrating her precious life was held at Greenwood Memorial Park in Fort Worth, Texas.

Dr. Janie Faris loved Texas Wesleyan. She battled cancer for four years but continued to impact the lives of our students through it all. It was Janie and her husband Evan’s wish to continue to help Texas Wesleyan students achieve their dreams through the establishment of the Janie Faris Fine Arts Scholarship Endowment. Janie and Evan met in a music history class on campus in 1974 and from that moment on, grew in their love of the arts together.The University is immensely appreciative of how the Faris’ have given their time, talents and treasures throughout the years. Thank you for honoring Janie by contributing to this endowment and fulfilling her wish to support Texas Wesleyan University.

Barbara J. Leland, age 87, passed from this life on March 22nd, 2020. She was the daughter of Andrew J. Calvert and Dorothy A. (Kennedy) Calvert. She was born in Fort Worth, TX on February 18th, 1933. She worked as a ticket agent for Western Airlines which later became Delta Airlines for 16 years retiring in 1993.

She is survived by daughters Donna McTernan of Folsom, CA, Karen Davidson of Washington State, Jan Atkinson of Folsom CA, Kay Thompson of Fallbrook, CA, her sister Peggy Fry of Seguin, TX and brother Andrew Calvert of Roseville, CA. She also leaves 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Christine Moore (née Brooks) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 14, 2020. She was 84 years old.

Jacquelyn was born November 30, 1935 in Fort Worth, Texas to Theron and Fay Garrett Brooks.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Theron Edgar Brooks, III.

Jackie is survived by her husband of 57 years, Seth Moore; daughter Valerie and husband John Krehmeier of Hamilton, Texas; daughter Dr. Brooke Moore and husband Kevin Glick of Quinter, Kansas; and son Alex Moore and wife Katrina of Slidell, Louisiana.  She is also survived by grandchildren Will and Katherine Krehmeier; Kaitlin, Cambry and Avery Seth Prichard; and Joshua, Zachary and Matthew Moore, as well as two great grandchildren, Luke and Levi Moore.

A brilliant woman, Jackie was salutatorian of her high school class, earning a four-year Borden Scholarship to Texas Tech University.  While there, she was a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Mortar Board and Phi Kappa Phi, graduating with honors with a bachelor’s degree in Education.  She was an active member of Delta Gamma sorority, the rodeo club and served on the Supreme Court at Texas Tech. 

After graduation, Jackie moved to Goppingen, Germany where she taught first grade for two years at the Army Dependent’s School. Her passion for traveling was sparked here, and she spent a lifetime exploring new places, trying new foods, learning new things, and sharing her experiences with her family and friends. While in Germany, she traveled extensively throughout Europe and the Middle East.  When Jackie returned to the United States, she brought home a German-origin Volkswagen Beetle.

In 1962, she married Seth Thomas Moore, Jr., and they moved to Stephenville, Texas where Seth was manager of the Chamber of Commerce.  They had dated throughout college, often attending sorority and fraternity dances.  After a year of teaching in several rural schools, Jackie became a full-time homemaker and mother.  She was very active in the Chamberlain Elementary PTA. At First Christian Church, she was a deaconess, in the choir, and a Sunday School teacher.  She served as a Girl Scout leader. She helped organize Friends of the Library and was on the Museum board.  Jackie was a life-long member of the Stephenville Study Club.  While in Stephenville, she had a very close-knit group of friends who shared birthdays and Grandmother Showers.

In 1978, after her three children had started school, Jackie earned a master’s degree in Education at Tarleton State University.  She taught in more than 50 schools in the Erath county area for thirteen years, supervising student teachers. Once her children were grown, Jackie continued to be involved in the community. One of her favorite activities was her investment club, Up Your Assets, and she often shared stock tips with her grandchildren.  Jackie and Seth travelled extensively throughout Europe and enjoyed multiple cruises.

Jackie filled her life with art, music, and a life-long love of learning. Jackie loved to design homes and gardens, and with her husband, built more than eight unique homes, including a log cabin in Angel Fire, New Mexico. She painted oil landscapes of the Texas Hill Country and the mountains of New Mexico.  She conducted extensive research to obtain a membership in the Daughters of the Texas Republic and the Daughters of the American Revolution, which culminated in her publication, Family Stories in 2014.  In her summer New Mexico home, she was an active participant in the annual Music of Angel Fire festival. 

In one of her journals, Jackie left the following note: “My love for Seth, my three children and their spouses and those delightful grandchildren has grown and grown.  I am so truly blessed to have you…each of you has graced my life beautifully.”

Teresa Toney Witherspoon of McKinney, Texas passed away on April 12, 2020 at the age of 65. She was born December 3, 1954 to Ralph Bailey and Mary Jo (Eidson) Toney in Fort Worth, Texas. Teresa graduated from Texas Woman’s University in 1978 and received her master in 1982. She married John Douglas Witherspoon on July 27, 1985 in Denton, Texas. Teresa worked as a teacher in public education. She was a long-time member of High Point Church of Christ.

She is survived by her children, Jacob Sloan of McKinney, Texas, John Harrison Witherspoon and wife, Mallory of McKinney, Texas, Marianne Elizabeth Witherspoon of McKinney, Texas; grandchildren, Seth, Sara and Sadie Sloan, Liam Johnson, Mason Witherspoon; siblings, Joyce Farmer, Wayne Toney and Rhonda Hamrick; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of other loving family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband.