HALTOM CITY - June Ellen Shelton, loving, devoted, and selfless wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on August 12, 2019. June Ellen was born in Fort Worth on January 13, 1949 to Cecil and Julia Proctor. She met Gary Shelton at Carter Riverside High School and married him soon after she graduated. They welcomed three daughters into their life: Shawne, Sher, and Skyla. June Ellen was "Nanny" to six grandchildren: Mallory, Marina, Korgin, Kanyon, Kinnason, and Rhett. June Ellen and Gary celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 14, 2017.

June Ellen was creative and crafty, and she put those talents to use by opening up her own florist that she called Hearts and Flowers. She understood the importance of the details in everything that she did including designing flowers, and she included a little wooden heart on a pick in every flower arrangement that she designed. June Ellen also designed wedding flowers from her home in the shop that Gary built her.

The thing June Ellen loved most was throwing parties for her family and friends. She would spend weeks searching for the perfect decorations and drive across the metroplex to get them. Every detail of her parties was planned, from the dessert menu to the confetti color. The most down-to-business that you would ever see June was during a party planning meeting. When it came to her parties, June Ellen truly believed "the more, the merrier."

Another thing that June Ellen cherished was family traditions, and one of her favorite traditions was our annual family trip to New Braunfels. On the drive there, she enjoyed listening to Gary P. Nunn songs, and she never passed up a chance to visit the Czech Stop for some of her favorite kolaches. She loved to float the Comal River and to drive to Gruene and Wimberly to shop. But her favorite part of all was having her family together for a good time.

There were times June Ellen said was that she wished she was as good of a mother and grandmother as her own mother had been. We hope she knows that she was. She was the heart of our family. Our number one cheerleader. Our helping hand. Our shopping buddy. Our party coordinator. Our cooking guidance hotline. Most of all, she was The Boss (even though she claimed "I'm not The Boss, I just have better ideas").

June Ellen is survived by her husband Gary; her daughters Shawne and her husband Neal, Sher and her husband Clinton, and Skyla and her husband Michael; her grandchildren Mallory, Marina, Korgin, Kanyon, Kinnason, and Rhett; her brother Mike and his wife Judy; her brothers-in-law Tommy and his wife Mary, and Lynn and his wife Glenda; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She has been reunited in Heaven with her mother Julia "Judy", her father Cecil, and her brother, Cecil "Sonny." We know that she is already planning a party for her family in Heaven because Heaven didn't know a real party until June Ellen Shelton arrived.

On behalf of June Ellen and her family, we would like to express sincere appreciation and gratitude to the doctors, nurses, technicians, and all of the UT Southwestern staff who cared for our beloved June Ellen during her time there. We are forever grateful to the 10 South team for the affectionate care and genuine concern you showed. June Ellen and our family grew to love many of you, and we know you grew to love her too.

NOTE FOR SERVICE ATTENDEES: Pink was June Ellen's favorite color, so we ask you to join us in wearing pink at her service. We know June wouldn't want anyone to miss the party, so white is okay if you don't have anything pink.

Joey Jeter GRANBURY--Joey Jeter dedicated his life to sharing the peace hope, justice and love of Jesus Christ: he preached it, taught it, and embodied it. He was not anxious to leave the world and the people he cherished. But neither did he fear death, for every fiber of his being danced with knowledge of the truth he proclaimed: that death will not have the final word. The Rev. Dr. Joseph R. Jeter Jr. was born Oct. 5, 1943, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Joseph and Helen Jeter. He loved his parents and adored his little sister, Jann. In high school, he was named Fort Worth's Boy of the Year. Joey always had the greatest respect for the dignity of EVERY human being and was relentless in his defense of the marginalized. These passions led him to study religion at TCU and then to serve for two years in the Peace Corps in Niger.

He completed his divinity degree at Uníon Theological Seminary in New York, and then went on to serve pastorates in New York, Fort Worth; Alice, Texas: Houston; and Upland, Calif., where he also completed his Ph.D. at Claremont Graduate School. In Alice, he met Brenda, the love of his life. Joey and Brenda were married in 1975, and welcomed their son Justin in 1977. Joey was the consummate family man, advocating for Brenda through thick and thin, including a victorious battle with cancer, and never being too busy to play catch with Justin. We do not have words enough to thank him for how he loved us. Joey served for over 25 years as Granville and Erline Walker Professor of Homiletics at Brite Divinity School.

Professorship, for him, was never about honor or prestige; it was about empowering students to find their voices so that the good news of Jesus might be proclaimed to the ends of the earth. He saw preaching potential in each one of his students, and everyone was precious to him. Joey authored five books and found joy in serving as president of the Academy of Homiletics in 2001. He was proud of the cabin he built with his own two hands on Lake Palo Pinto and, later, was fond of rowing his little boat around Lake Granbury at sunrise. He also built a notable collection of fractional value revenue stamps, planted hundreds of trees, and saved more cats than the Humane Society. Joey was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Helen Jeter.

SURVIVORS: He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda; his son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Jamie; his grandchildren, Gabriel and Willow; his sister, Jann Jeter; his cousin, Gary Reams; and many beloved extended relatives and friends.

Brenda Kay Caldwell Rolf HURST--Brenda "Biggie" Kay Rolf, 69, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: 1:30 p.m. Friday in Mount Olivet Chapel.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, please donate to the

Brenda Kay Rolf HURST--Brenda "Biggie" Kay Rolf, 69, passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: 1:30 p.m. Friday in Mount Olivet Chapel.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society.

Brenda was born Dec. 1, 1949, in Fort Worth. She graduated from Carter-Riverside High School in 1967 before going on to pursue a career as a hairdresser. Brenda also worked in the family real estate business.

SURVIVORS: Husband, Michael Rolf; sons, Cory Rolf (Darbie) and Joe Rolf; grandchildren, Maggie, Wyatt, Cate, and Libby; sister, Dee Ann Probst (Steve); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Joyce Gwendolyn Wright GRANBURY--Joyce Gwendolyn Wright, 88, passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday, July 30, 2019.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, at Laurel Land Chapel of Chimes.

Visitation: 9 to 10 a.m. prior to service.

Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.

Joyce was born to Jack and Clara Hamilton on Jan. 9, 1931. She spent her early years living in Northside Fort Worth, graduating from Carter-Riverside High School in 1948. Following Joyce's graduation, the family moved to Hubbard Heights in South Fort Worth and she attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

In 1952, Joyce married Robert Ivan "Bob" Wright, and they raised three children, Randle, Wes and Regina Burkett in south Greenbriar, Fort Worth. Bob and Joyce were married for more than 50 years before Bob's passing in 2006. Joyce was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, always placing God and family first in her life. She was very committed to worship her entire life, which included her service as a dedicated church pianist for many years. In her senior years, she was a member of First Baptist Church, Aledo, and Acton Baptist Church, Acton.

Joyce was also a talented artist who enjoyed making birthday and anniversary cards for friends and family that continue to be cherished by all! She loved butterflies, colorful birds and Chopin's music. Joyce was employed by the Education Service Center where she made many friends. She retired in 1990, and Bob retired from Lockheed Martin in 1991. They spent their retirement years living in Aledo, Texas, traveling and sightseeing for several years.

The family extends its sincere gratitude for the wonderful care she was so fortunate to receive during her final years, by Tena Maples and her daughter, Melissa Maples. Tena and Melissa were compassionate loving friends during Joyce's time of need.

SURVIVORS: Sons, Randle Wright and wife, Kathy, Wes Wright and wife, Becky; daughter, Regina Burkett; brother, Jerry Hamilton; grandchildren, Tommy West, Whitney Trammell, Weston Wright and Genna Moore; and five great-grandchildren.

Published in Star-Telegram on Aug. 4, 2019

Here is Charles V. Palachek Jr.’s obituary. Please accept Everhere’s sincere condolences.

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Charles V. Palachek Jr. (Mansfield, Texas), born in Fort Worth, Texas, who passed away at the age of 83, on July 26, 2019. Family and friends can light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one.

Brigadier General Keith L. Hargrove of New Braunfels, Texas, dedicated husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa, went to his heavenly home on July 23, 2019 at the age of 90. Keith was born to Maurice William Hargrove and June Roberta (Pucket) Hargrove on March 30, 1929 in Stamford, Texas. Due to his father’s work, Keith and his sister, Marcy Lou (Hargrove) Russell, went to many different schools, finally settling in Fort Worth, Texas, where he graduated from Amon Carter Riverside High School, then went to Texas A&M, where he played football and was a member of the Corp of Cadets before graduating in 1951.

Keith married the love of his life, Jean Campbell in 1951. He served in the U.S. Army. After his active duty ended, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves at the 75th MAC in Houston, finally retiring with the rank of Brigadier General.

The Hargrove’s moved to New Braunfels in 1965, where Keith managed Dittlinger’s Flour and Feed Mills. Keith loved fishing, bird hunting, golf, baseball and football. It was not Thanksgiving in the Hargrove house without at least one television and two radios so he could keep tabs on all the games. He was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor, a quiet demeanor, and a need to honor and serve his country and fellow man.

Selma Louise Reese Andrews FORT WORTH--"For God so loved the world that He gave His only uniquely-born Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."-- John 3:16. On Saturday, July 13, 2019, Selma Louise Reese Andrews departed to be with her Lord and Savior.

BURIAL: 11 a.m. Friday, July 19, in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas, with services handled by Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel in Weatherford, 817-594-2747.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a in Louise's memory.

Louise was born to Harry Alpha Reese of Colgate, Okla., and Selma Pauline Silkburg Anderson on Sept. 3, 1921, on Sylvania Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas. Louise became a Christian at age 14 at River Oaks Church of Christ where Rev. Willard Morrow was pastor. She graduated with honors from Riverside High School May 1939 then finished her nurse's training at then-named City County Hospital (now John Peter Smith) in Fort Worth.

Louise entered the military as a Red Cross nurse in 1943. She was in post-operative surgery and served with the 140th Evacuation Hospital in the field in Germany with additional time in Boston and Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. She met the love of her life, Lt. Robert Parker Andrews, "Andy," from Camden, Ala., on a blind date at Fort Polk, La., in 1943. Louise and Andy were both then shipped overseas to Germany and remained on active duty until World War II was over. They married at 331 Grace St. in Fort Worth on Jan. 26, 1946, and then lived in Auburn, Ala., where Andy resumed and completed his aeronautical engineering degree. Andy then became an employee at what was later named General Dynamics (now Lockheed) in Fort Worth.

Andy and Louise traveled extensively and eventually established permanent residence in Parker County at what is now Hudson Oaks, 5 miles east of Weatherford. They raised three children, two girls and a boy. Louise was predeceased by her husband, Andy, Dec. 8, 2007, and only son, Reese Parker Andrews, March 2, 2013.

SURVIVORS: She is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Allyn Andrews of Conroe, Texas, and Jennifer Andrews Chesney of Hudson Oaks; grandchildren, Gini's are Stephen Chesney, Rebecca Chesney, Hannah Chesney and Sara Chesney Clark (Bobby) plus great-grandchildren, Ross and Ellie (the Clarks all in Weatherford). Reese's children include Parker, Payton and Annaleigh Andrews, plus Reese's widow, Carolyn Pennebaker Andrews, all of Nacogdoches, Texas.

Doyle Nolan Rogers MD, JD. died on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Vancouver, BC, at age 82.  He was born on Mother’s Day, May 9, 1937, in a farmhouse near Grapevine, TX. His family moved often, since his father worked on military construction projects. After WWII, they resided in Fort Worth, where he attended public schools, graduating from Amon Carter-Riverside HS in 1955.

Active in sports, he won Fort Worth Public School’s basketball scoring title during his senior year. He scored the most points in a single game of all FW high schools and led guard scorers in Texas largest HS division. Team captain, he was a unanimous selection to the all-district team and also named to the all-state team. He also was a senior class officer.

Attending Howard Payne University in Brownwood on a basketball scholarship, he was the leading scorer during his junior and senior years and named to the All-Lone Star Conference team. Graduating in 1959, he later was honored as “distinguished alumnus of the year” in 1974.

Majoring in chemistry and pre-med, he was junior class president and an honor student. He entered Southwestern Medical School in Dallas in 1959, graduating with an MD degree in 1963.Serving an internship and specialty residency at Parkland Hospital, he was named chief resident during his final year. He then served as a US Navy medical officer before holding a cancer research fellowship at M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute in Houston.

He was the first medical doctor to treat President John F. Kennedy upon his arrival at Parkland’s emergency room in 1963, later publishing an account of his experiences as an Amazon e-book, “The JFK Assassination—Inside the Story.”

He practiced hospital pathology in Pasadena, TX, earning double-American board certification in his medical specialty. He earned a second doctorate, the Doctor of Jurisprudence, at Houston’s South Texas School of Law. He was admitted to The State Bar of Texas in 1975.

In 1975, Dr. Rogers co-founded Insurance Corporation of America, a property and casualty company that insured more than 10,000 physicians for professional liability in 33 states and the District of Columbia. As sole owner after 1982, he was CEO, President and Board Chairman until ICA was sold in 1990. He was among investors founding a national bank in Houston. As majority stockholder, he was board chairman.

He retired in 1990 and moved to Vancouver, Canada, then to London, England, where he owned a home in Knightsbridge. He also resided in Monte-Carlo, Monaco, where he was a permanent legal resident.

Charitable activities included lifetime membership on the Chancellor’s Council of UT-Austin; board of directors, National Association to Prevent Blindness, advisory board, Thai American University, Chiang Mai, Thailand, and board chairman, Houston’s Delia Stewart Contemporary Dance Company.

A dining enthusiast cook and wine collector with a 5,000-bottle cellar of predominantly French wines, he was identified with the largest French gourmet society in the world, and numerous other gourmet societies. Dr. Rogers was the founding president of the Monte-Carlo Chapter of The International Wine & Food Society.

He was the breeder of record of the top-winning Afghan hound in America for five consecutive years, and two different dogs won multiple AKC all-breed and specialty best-in-shows across America. His Champion Khayam’s Apollo won the hound variety group at the Westminster Dog Show at NYC’s Madison Square Garden, and he owned and exhibited two all-breed, best-in-show winning Shi Tzu’s.

He made 25 round-the-world trips, including visits to 90 countries, and dined in 83 different three-star Michelin restaurants. A fitness enthusiast, he participated in long-distance running, weight training, cycling, hiking and climbing. He reached Mount Kilimanjaro’s summit in Tanzania, Africa, twice within 10 years, the second ascent with his life partner of 29 years, Lesley Smith.

A proud evangelical Christian, he was converted at age eight at First Baptist Church in Borger, TX. He is survived by his life partner, Lesley Smith; son Stephen Clark Rogers, MBA and JD; daughter-in-law Rebecca Boyle Rogers and their children, granddaughter Emily Grace and grandsons John Doyle, Nolan Patrick and William Lesley, as well as his daughter Jennifer Rogers Hanigan and her children, granddaughters Elizabeth Ann, Kathryn Elise and Olivia Grace and son-in-law Kevin Hanigan. Preceding him in death were his parents, Orville Ray and Goldie Ellen Hobbs Rogers, and his sister, Charlotte Janice Rogers Walters.

He will be interred at Parker Memorial Cemetery adjacent to his parents and sister, near the site of his farmhouse birth.

A graveside funeral service will be held July 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Parker Memorial Cemetery, 3900 William D Tate Avenue, Grapevine, Texas, 76051. Please wear bright colors and bright ties. Immediately following the service, a reception will be held at his daughters home, Jennifer Rogers Hanigan. Directions will be handed out at the service.

Visitation: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Thompson’s Harveson & Cole Funeral Home.

Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Thompson’s Harveson & Cole Funeral Home.

Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park.  Following the interment, a Celebration of Life reception will be held at Colonial Country Club.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to any charity that helps children.

Angela Currie passed unexpectedly Sunday, July 7, 2019, at her home in Fort Worth.  Born and raised in Fort Worth, Angela graduated from Carter Riverside High School in 1952 and attended both the University of North Texas, and Texas Christian University.  In 1956, she graduated from TCU with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and was an alumna of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.
In addition to being a wife and mother, Angela, at various times and institutions, worked as a counselor and educator for children with learning and developmental disabilities.

Angela loved food, wine, and socializing with friends and family. She was active in the Woman’s Club of Fort Worth, was a member of Colonial Country Club, and was generous with her time and money to all who needed help.

She will be remembered for her uncommon beauty, her grace, and a joyous, self-effacing sense of humor that made you laugh and love her almost immediately. Among family members and oldest friends, she was known affectionately as “Tinky.”

She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Georgie Moore, and her husband, Fred Currie.

Patsy Nell Stroud Moody FORT WORTH--Patsy Nell Stroud Moody, 88, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 1, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. Her final days were spent surrounded by a family who will forever adore her.

SERVICE: A celebration of Patsy's life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, at City on a Hill, 1140 Morrison Drive, Fort Worth.

Interment: 2:30 p.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas.

Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 8, at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 Pioneer Parkway, Arlington.

Patsy was born Oct. 18, 1930, in Fort Worth to William Thaddeus Stroud and Gladys Myra Gideon Stroud. She was raised in Fort Worth and graduated from Poly High School. She attended Arlington State and graduated from North Texas State University. A public-school teacher, she taught at Carter-Riverside and Eastern Hills High schools. She was married to the love of her life, Ed Frazier Moody, for 67 beautiful years, and together they owned and operated Moody Printing and Mail Marketing for 23 years. They were longtime members of Sagamore Hill Baptist Church and later, First Baptist Church of Gainesville. All who knew Patsy, felt loved by Patsy. She had a gift of making everyone in her presence feel special, important and, most importantly, loved.

SURVIVORS: Patsy is survived by her husband, Ed Frazier Moody; daughter, Melodee Moody Young (Jack); son, Dan Moody (Lori); son, Jim Moody (Amy); grandchildren, Yardley (Casey), Bailey (Emilee), Jennifer (Austin), Matt (Diana), Paige (Hayes), Savannah, Macy, Marcus, Christina (Jody) and Austin; great-grandchildren, Harley, Campbell, Tatum, Cruz, Stella, Mateo, Abby Jo, Levi, Paislee, Addison, Adam; and a long list of extended family and friends.

Betty Arlyne Reid Joines AZLE--Betty Arlyne Reid Joines transitioned to her Heavenly eternal home with her Savior on Friday, May 31, 2019. She had battled metastasized renal cancer since June 2018, and finally lost the battle after a valiant fight.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: A double funeral will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Mount Olivet Chapel, for both Betty and her previously deceased husband, Alfred Joines. A reception and celebration of life will follow at Betty and Al's home in Azle immediately after the service.

Interment: Will be later for immediate family only.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, we request that you donate in their honor to the charity of your choice.

JB "Benny" Barrow FORT WORTH--JB "Benny" Barrow, 86, went to be with the Lord Friday, June 7, 2019, in his home in Diamond Loche surrounded by those he loved.

FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at The Hills Church in North Richland Hills, Texas, followed by a brief family visitation.

Mr. Barrow was born July 19, 1932, the son of Blanche and Joe Barrow; he was a lifelong resident of Fort Worth. He was preceded in death by wife, Peggy Barrow, and son, Shane Barrow.

In his youth, he attended Carter-Riverside High School. A veteran of the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard in Oregon. He opened Barrow Electrical and Lighting Supply in 1968, which continues to serve the Fort Worth community after 50 years on Belknap Street. Benny spent countless hours at the family ranch, where his love for cattle, horses, fishing and spending time with those he loved was most evident. He served his community faithfully, as president of the BISD school board, on the Union Gospel Mission Board of Directors, the Fort Worth Shriners, Texas Commerce Bank Board, and as a deacon of the Riverside Christian Church. Those who knew Benny best will remember him for his loyalty, friendship, and his unforgettable punchlines.

SURVIVORS: He is survived by his precious wife of 29 years, Glenda Vale Barrow; children, Susie Reinauer, Dena Musgraves, Bill Barrow, Michelle Derebeew, Brent Barrow, Cynthia Austin, Gayla Hart; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren with three on the way.

Col. Ronnie Jack Renfro ARLINGTON--In Honor of Col. Ronnie "Ron" Jack Renfro Ronnie Jack "Ron" Renfro, was born June 26, 1939, in Elk City, Okla., and passed from this life Monday, May 20, 2019 in Mansfield, Texas. Ron graduated from Carter High School in 1957 and earned a B.S. degree in Mathematics from Oklahoma State University (OSU) in 1961. He then entered the United States Army and during that time, earned an M.B.A. degree from the University of Georgia.

He rose to the rank of colonel, proudly serving our country for 26 years, including three tours of duty in Vietnam. Retiring from the Army in 1987, Ron began a second career as a missile’s division executive director spending 23 years with Lockheed Martin before retiring in 2010. Ron enjoyed watching sports, especially his alma mater, OSU Cowboys, and spending time with his family. He was loved and respected by family and friends and will be greatly missed.

Troy Milton Tubbs Sr. BENBROOK--Troy Milton Tubbs Sr., 83, of Benbrook, Texas, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019.

FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel.

Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at Laurel Land.

Troy attended Carter-Riverside High School in Fort Worth, Texas. After high school, Troy joined the Marines in 1953-1956. He married the love of his life, Emma "JoAnn" Dennis, in 1961. Troy was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 36 years and retired at the age 55. After retirement, he volunteered for the Rio Grande Forest out of Creede, Colo., for 17 years. Troy truly lived life to the fullest. His family meant everything to him, and he made sure they all knew the adventures life had to offer. Troy had an uncanny ability of reaching people in a deep and positive way.

Troy was preceded in death by his siblings, Ronnie Tubbs, Sue Tubbs Mims and Doyle Tubbs.

SURVIVORS: He is survived by his wife, Emma "JoAnn" Dennis Tubbs; children, Wesley Tubbs and Tina Richardson, Troy "Tim" and Debbie Tubbs; grandchildren, Wesley and Bethany Tubbs, Taylor and Chelsea Tubbs, Daniel Tubbs and Chloe McReynolds; great grandchildren, Collin, Emma, Brooklyn, Callie and Brooks; siblings, Brenda and Charles Spann, Dan and Patti Tubbs, Gary and Teresa Tubbs; sisters-in-law, Linda King Tubbs, and Joy Luttrell Tubbs.

In Loving Memory of Melani Burkhart

Viewing Services will be held on Friday May 17, 2019 from 6 pm to 8 pm

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday May 18, 2019 at 12 pm

Viewing and Funeral Services will be held at the Heartland Funeral Home
1508 N. Austin St., Comanche, TX 76442

President emeritus of the University of Oklahoma and Pepperdine University, William Slater Banowsky, passed away peacefully in his home April 28, 2019. He was 83. Born March 4, 1936 in Abilene, TX, he is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gay Barnes Banowsky. He is predeceased by his parents Wade Lowell and Thelma Slater Banowsky. A devoutly religious man, Dr. Banowsky affected thousands through his career in the ministry and academia. He began preaching while still in college and served at churches in Albuquerque, Lubbock and Los Angeles. He touched countless lives and will be remembered by tens of thousands as a prolific, charismatic leader and great friend. He was deeply spiritual and enlightened; his generosity was never ending.

Dr. Banowsky is credited with the vision to move Pepperdine University to its current location. The story of his leadership is well documented in his memoir, “The Malibu Miracle.” He was a loving husband and father and often said his family was the most important thing in his life.

He is survived by his wife, their four sons (and wives), David (Ana), Britton (Cindy), Bill (Susan), and Baxter (Tanya), 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Thomas Walk, 82, of Denton passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Good Samaritan Society Lake Forest Village surrounded by family. He was born on November 1, 1935 in La Feria, Texas to Ora W. and Bernice Ophelia (Parker) Walk. Thomas married Cecilia Ann Hoogendorn on November 25, 1989 in Dallas, Texas.  

Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Cecilia Ann, two daughters; Linda Cook and Katherine Dailey; two step-daughters, Genelle Woodard and Gene Ann Dixon, and his son, James Walk.  He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Dr. James Raymond Cole GAINESVILLE--Dr. James Raymond Cole of Gainesville, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019, at the age of 87 years old.

FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2019, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Fr. Jeff Stubbs officiating.

Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home in Gainesville, Texas.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church at https://stpaulsgainesville.com/.

James was born May 30, 1931, in Fort Worth to JT and Lonnie Louise Cole. He married his sweetheart, JoAnne James from San Antonio, and raised their four children in Gainesville as members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Dr. Cole grew up in Fort Worth with his late brother, Ralph Cole, and late sister, Eva Lela King. Dr. Cole graduated from Southwestern Medical School in 1957. He was a family practitioner in Gainesville, retiring in 2014 at the age of 83 years old. He met the love of his life, JoAnne, while he was in medical school, and she was in nursing school. They worked alongside each other for over 50 years.

Dr. Cole loved being with and spending time with his family, taking care of his patients, working on one of his two beloved ranches, playing golf, road trips, cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, and spoiling his wife. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, doctor, rancher, and cowboy.

SURVIVORS: Dr. Cole is survived by his wife, JoAnne James Cole; his children, Dr. Steven Cole and his wife, Janice, Nancy Cole and her husband, Ben, Michael Cole and his wife, Serena, and David Cole and his wife, Cathy; his grandchildren, Ryan, Alice, Will, Britney Jo, Ashley, Branden, Barrett, Christian, Maddi, Camille, and Cooper; and his great-grandchildren, Oliver and Kilian, with one more on the way.

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. 

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.

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.
 

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.

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.

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.