Obituaries

This publicly-available information is listed alphabetically, by the classmate's last "school" name.  Sources of information as noted.

Return to "In Memorium" for a list of all deceased classmates.  

Donald Burkhardt Alexander (1946-2017) 

Don was born on January 24, 1946.  He graduated with our class of 1964 from Richland High School.  He is listed on the graduation roster, but his photo is not shown in our yearbook.  His obituary reads as follows:

Retired Police Officer Don B. Alexander passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at the age of 71. 

He is survived by his wife of over 20 years, Jo Lynne “Jody” Alexander; son, Don B. Alexander III and family; brother, Mark C. Fabert and family; sister, Holli Barrington and family. 

He started his law enforcement career with the Dallas Police Department and the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office. He joined the Houston Police Department on March 31, 1975, Academy Class #69. During his career with the Houston Police Department, Police Officer Alexander was assigned to the Central Division, Narcotics Division, Northeast Division, North Division, Vice Division, Northwest Division, and the Auto Theft Division. He retired on May 20, 2000.

The body is entrusted with McLaughlin Mortuary, 17 Chestnut Avenue Southeast, Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 (850) 244-5163.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Expressions of love and sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.mclaughlinmortuary.com

Don lived to be 71 years, 3 months and 8 days old.

From funeral home website

Tyler D. Armstrong, Jr (1945-2013) 

Tyler D. Armstrong, Jr, was born on 10 Sep 1945. He died at home on 6 Dec 2013 in Tarrant County.

From Tarrant County Medical Examiner's records, Armstrong Family Tree, ancestry.com

Hugh “Mack” Ross McLean Baker, Jr (1946-1991)

Hugh “Mack” Ross McLean Baker, Jr, was born on 24 May 1946 in Tarrant County, Texas. He died on 23 Apr 1991 in Tarrant County. Mack was the son of the Reverend Hugh R Baker and Oweta Faye Sears-Baker.

From Texas Death Index, 1903-2000; Texas Death Index, 1964-1998; findagrave.com

John Thomas Baker (1946-2009)

born on 16 Jul 1946 in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas; died on 12 Jan 2009 in Tarrant County, Texas.

John Thomas Baker, 62, joined his Lord following a long illness Monday, Jan. 12, 2009.

In honor of his request there will be no services. Memorials: Should friends desire, memorials are requested to Smithfield United Methodist Church Prayer Garden, 6701 Smithfield Rd., North Richland Hills, Texas 76180.

John Thomas, son of Earl and Lois Deckard Baker, was born July 16, 1946, in Lubbock. He graduated from Richland High School and the University of North Texas. A Navy Vietnam veteran, John was awarded three Bronze Stars and many other commendations. He was a former food and beverage manager at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, Nev. As a member of Smithfield United Methodist Church, he cherished and loved the members of SUMC Bible Class. His family would like to express thanks and gratitude to the staff at Clyde Cosper Texas State Veterans Home for their loving care.

Survivors: Daughter, Amber Hughey and husband, Josh; grandchildren, Makayla and Hayden; sisters, Vicki Edwards and husband, Roy, Bettie Mills and husband, Foy; several nieces and nephews.

Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram on January 15, 2009; US Obituary Collection; Social Security Death Index

Linda Gail Beck-Coker (1946-2012)

Beck-Coker, Linda G. Age 66 of Garland, TX, passed away May 16, 2012. She was born March 4, 1946, in Fort Worth, TX, to

Clayton Hagman and Syble Charleen (Lowe) Beck. Linda was Baptist. She owned and operated Creative Concepts & Designs, a floral studio in Garland, and was co-owner of Pour & Paint Ceramics.

Linda is survived by her life partner: Donna Keys of Garland, TX; daughters: Jolie Scott of Wylie, TX, and Carrie Coker of Dallas, TX; grandchildren: Garrett, Grant and Meredith Scott; sister: Kathy Predieri of Cincinnati, OH; aunt: Francis Langston of Fort Worth, TX; nephew: Clayton Waters of Cincinnati, OH; and special friend: Elizabeth Scott. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Linda's family would like to thank her Vitas Hospice Care nurses, Janet and Sandy, who provided excellent care during her illness. A memorial service will be held 2:00pm Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Rest Haven Funeral Home-Rowlett Chapel with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Dallas County, Dog & Kitty City (a no-kill shelter), 2719 Manor Way, Dallas TX 75235, phone 214-350-7387

Published in Dallas Morning News on May 24, 2012; Beck Family Tree, ancestry.com

Susan Rae (Beck) O'Neal (1945-2016)

Susan R O'Neal, 70, was given her angel wings on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. Heaven is now even better! While she said her last good-byes she was comforted by her children, sister, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends. 

Celebration of Life: 3:30 p.m. Friday at Greenwood Mausoleum in the Independence Chapel.

Susan was born October 3, 1945. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and most of all her loving family. Having five children there was always a full house. Susan welcomed and loved each and everyone who came through her door like her own. She was a breast cancer survivor and fell ill to cancer once again. She put up a good fight but was summoned to heaven to be with the love of her life Don R. O'Neal. We are at peace knowing that she is happy once again. We have lost our Matriarch but we must persevere and carry on in a true O'Neal fashion.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, Don; her parents, Ray and Bobbie; and one grandchild, Lyndon.

Survivors: Sister, Cindy and husband Jim; Children, Donnie and wife Brandy, Paige, Keely, Cole and wife Brandy, Crystal and husband Mike; grandchildren, Bre and husband Peyton, Meghan and fiancé Jeremy, Nash, Treavor, Raven, Josie, Lexus, Victoria, Chelsea, Peyton, Nova, Rayven, Keely, Cadence, Shaden, and Mikelyn and Kingston; great grand children Ken-Lee, Cope, Braxton, Camden and Raelyn.

From skyvuefuneralhome.com and www.obitsforlife.com/obituary/1267809/ONeal-Susan.php

Richard Thomas Bloomfield was born on 28 Oct 1946 in Dallas, Texas.  His parents were Selby Bloomfield and Audra Nadine Day.  Richard served as a Sergeant for the US Air Force during the Vietnam War.  He lived in Carrolton, Texas, where he died on 16 Sep 2007.

From US Social Security Death Index; billiongraves.com

Burial: Hilltop Memorial Park Cemetery in Carrolton, Texas

Jimmy Lee Brady (1947-2019)

BEDFORD - Jimmy Lee Brady, 72, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to any Cancer Association of choice or the SPCA.

Jim was born Jan. 9, 1947 in Natchez, Miss. to the late, Jodie Parnell and Jack Brady. Jim's father served in the United States Army and served with distinction during World War II and Korea. Jodie raised Jim and his sister, JoAnne, while the family was stationed in many bases in the U S and abroad.

Jim attended Texas Wesleyan College on a theater scholarship. After this, he moved to New York to take a job at ABC-TV. While there, he attended Hunter College, C.U.N.Y part time. Upon returning to Fort Worth, he became a proud union member, officer and ambassador representing the International Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 126 for many years. HIs career spanned 52 years in television and theater.

Jim was an extremely devoted , respectful, caring, loving and kind husband. We enjoyed years of travel together. He was the love of her life.

Survivors: His beloved wife of 31 years, Paula Mabry Brady; brother-in-law, James Arthur Mabry; sister-in-law, Susan Mabry McCormack; and their families.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jimmy Lee Brady please visit our Sympathy Store.

Graveside Services

OCT 4. 11:30 AM (CDT)

Mount Olivet Cemetery

2301 North Sylvania Avenue

Fort Worth, TX, 76111

John Baker Britt (1946-2007)

John Baker Britt was born on 4 Jul 1946 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; he died on 20 Aug 2007. His last known residence was in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. He was the son of John Wesley Britt, Jr., and Mary Jane Walker.

From Social Security Death Index; Family Tree, ancestry.com

Byron Charles Bryant (1945-2016)

Byron Charles Bryant was born on January 19, 1945 in Tarrant County, Texas.  His parents were Robert Daniel Bryant and Helen Rachel King. 

Byron was married to Margie Lynn Nesbit, one of our classmates, on January 14, 1966. 

Byron passed away on September 24, 2016.  He is buried at the DFW National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.  He was a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Beverly Ann (Carter) Baird (1946-2018) 

Beverly Ann was born January 27, 1946 and passed away December 6, 2018. She is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years, Neil R. Baird, Jr. Children:  Teresa Baird D’Angelo & her fiancé, Don Gary; Kenneth Baird & wife Deidra; Steve Baird & wife, Dawn: Scott Baird & wife, Stacy. Grandchildren:  Kyle Baird; Michael Vickers; Tyler D’Angelo; Stori Baird; Baylee Baird-Crumbley; Sydney Baird; Scott (Bubba) Baird; Hunter Baird; Slate Baird; and Emily Baird; and one Great-Grandchild “on-the-way.” Brother, Douglas Carter & wife, Mary; Nephew, Clay Carter & wife, Lillian; Niece, Karan Carter-Rider & husband, Ryan; and Niece Karla Carter-Read & husband, Brad.

Visitation was on December 13, 2018, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst, where the funeral service was held on December 14, 2018, at 11:00 A.M.  

Burial was on December 17, 2018, at 10:15 A.M. at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery,  2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211.

From www.lucasfuneralhomes.com

Alicia Darlene "Dee" (Cantrell) Strickland (1947-2015)

Alicia Darlene "Dee" Strickland passed away on February 23, 2015. She was born on June 16, 1947, and graduated from Richland High School in 1964. Alicia is survived by one daughter, Alissia Yarbrough, two granddaughters, Krissie Clapper and Elizabeth Yarbrough, one grandson, Scott Yarbrough, and one great-granddaughter, Kylie Yarbrough. She enjoyed volunteering at the Denton Senior center for many years.

A memorial will be held on Wednesday, March 11, at 2:00 p.m., at Crossroads Bible Church in Double Oak, Texas

From www.legacy.com and next door neighbor

Duane William Chambers (1946-2017)

Pastor Duane Chambers, 70, of Italy received his heavenly reward and went home to Glory on Sunday, February 19, 2017. A celebration service of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Smithfield United Methodist Church in North Richland Hills. Burial will follow at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro.

Duane was born in Hominy, Oklahoma on September 5, 1946, to Jay E. and Ruth (Sims) Chambers. At the age of 13, the family moved to Richland Hills, Texas, to a home built by Duane’s father. He graduated from Richland High School and later, Texas Wesleyan University and Calvary Cathedral Seminary.

On September 13, 1965, Duane and Barbara Ellis were united in marriage in Granbury. For 40 years, he worked as a project sales engineer in the materials handling industry with Thomas Conveyor in Burleson, Conveyors, Inc. in Mansfield, and Kase Conveyors in Whitney. However, his work was primarily a means to support his calling as a Pastor. Through the years he served a number of churches, beginning in 1982 at Smithfield United Methodist Church in North Richland Hills, and most recently serving as pastor of First United Methodist Church in Italy and Dresden United Methodist Church in Dresden.

Besides his ministry, Duane had three special areas of interest – music, golf, and farming and ranching. He and Barbara loved to travel on golf trips with Wigwam Golf Club in Arizona among his favorites. He was also a talented singer/songwriter and guitarist; and he loved working with animals on the farm. Still, he would have given it all up for just one day with his grand babies and great-grand babies.

Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Victor Chambers; and grandson, CJ Chambers.

Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Barbara Chambers of Italy; four children, Scott Chambers and wife, Libby, of Grandview, Chip Chambers and wife, Dee Ann, of North Richland Hills, Amy Chambers Anderson of Mart, and Duane Chambers, Jr. and wife, Samantha, of Hillsboro; brother, James “Skeet” Chambers and wife, Sharon, of Richland Hills; brother-in-law, Alan Ellis and wife, Debbie, of North Richland Hills; eleven grandchildren, Aaron and wife, Melissa, Cameron, Courtney, Garrett and wife, Courtney, Marissa, Taylor and husband, Ryan, Tyler, Austin, Aiden, and Allana; four great-grandchildren, Kamdyn, Gabriel, Brooklynn, Boone, and soon arriving, baby Parker; and many cherished nieces, nephews, and other extended family.

Memorials may be made to the Duane Chambers Local Pastor Scholarship Fund for the Central District of UMC, c/o Central District Office, P. O. Box 20755, Waco, TX 76702; (254) 776-8740.

Published in the Italy, TX Neotribune newspaper on February 22, 2017

Short Arch Clark, Jr (1946-2010) 

Arch Clark was born July 31, 1946 in Dallas, Dallas County, TX.  His parents were Short Arch Clark, Sr and Bessye Lois McDaniel.

Arch married (1) Rita A Cummings, 24 Mar 1972, Tarrant, TX and (2) Brenda D Swaim, 18 Feb 1977, Tarrant, TX.

Arch died May 24, 2010, in Schaller, Sac County, Iowa

From Social Security Death Index; Family Tree, ancestry.com

Clark M. Compton (1945-2018) 

Clark was born August  9, 1945 and passed away on December 12, 2018 after a brief Illness. He and is survived by wife, Mary, daughter and son in law Kim and Bryan Drinko all of Oklahoma and a grandson Justin McGuire of Euless, TX

From family email

Published in the Brady Standard-Herald on September 16, 2015 and legacy.com

February 27, 1946 - March 3, 2023
Fort Worth, Texas - James "Jamie" Lee Davis, born February 27, 1946, in Wright City, OK to Willis McDonald Davis & Virgie Lucille Bowling. He graduated from Richland High School in 1964. He attended the University of Texas at Arlington & had a distinguished football career. Jamie joined the United States Marine Corps & was honorably discharged in 1970. Jamie met the love of his life Ginger Lea Jennings & said he knew immediately he wanted her to be his partner in life after one date. Jamie & Ginger married November 19, 1977, in Duncan, OK. He was a beloved husband of 45 years to his wife Ginger Jennings Davis & an adoring father to his sons Tyler & Andrew. He is survived by his wife, Ginger Jennings Davis; sons, Tyler and Andrew Davis; sister, Delores Roberson; four granddaughters, numerous other family members. Jamie is remembered by his family and numerous friends for his unique sense of humor and wit.

Published by Star-Telegram on Mar. 8, 2023.

William “Billy” Earl Davis (1946-1993)

William E. "Billy" Davis, a manufacturer's representative, died Thursday at a Fort Worth hospital after a short illness. He was 47. 

Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Richland Hills Christian Church.  Mr. Davis was born in Fort Worth and was a longtime resident. He was a graduate of Richland High School. He attended Texas Tech University and was a 1972 graduate of Texas Wesleyan University. 

Mr. Davis had worked for Miller Brewing Co. and was national sales manager for Loma Plastics. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. 

The family suggests that memorials be made to a favorite charity. 

Survivor: Father, William D. "Bill" Davis of Fort Worth.

Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram on February 28, 1993

Jeffery Charles Dreskin (1946-1998)

8 Jun 1946-17 Nov 1998;

US Navy – Vietnam;

He lived in Garland & Friendswood.

From Social Security Death Index; findagrave.com; US Veterans Gravesites, ca 1775-2006; US Dept of Veterans Affairs, Death File

Burial: Morrow Chapel Cemetery, Ola, Kaufman County, Texas

Larry Randall Edwards (1946-2016) 

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS - Larry "Paw Paw" Edwards was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at the age of 69. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Monday at Brown, Owens & Brumley's Chapel, Pastor Stephen Hammond officiating. Visitation: 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Larry was born Aug. 15, 1946, in Fort Worth to the late Clinton and Annie Mae Edwards. He will always be remembered and treasured as a faithful husband, loving father, generous "Paw Paw," and an encouraging friend. He will be deeply missed by all. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ronnie Edwards. Survivors: Loving wife of 49 years, Sherry Edwards; daughter, LaNette Hammond and husband, Stephen; son, Wesley Edwards and wife, Buffie; grandchildren, Connor, Nicholas, Harrison, Madison, Bryson, Fischer, Hannah, Asher and Piper; brother-in-law, Clif Noland; and many friends. 

Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram on June 26, 2016

Linda Diane Elliott (1946-2009)

Linda Diane Elliott was born on 28 Feb 1949 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.  Her parents were Kenneth Charles Elliott and Agatha Marlene Simmons.

Linda married Gary Lee Osborn on 22 Jun 1968 in Dallas.

Linda died on 18 Oct 2009 in Florence, South Carolina.

From U.S. Social Security Death Index

Eileen Virginia (Engel) Helm (1946-2017) 

April 27, 1946 - March 7, 2017 

Eileen V. Helm, Age 70, of Hurst, Tex. passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband Jere C. Helm; son, Jefferson C. Helm; parents, Carl and Gwandelene Engel and sister, Mariann Langley. 

She is survived by her son, Jay C. Helm and his wife Roshonda; grandchildren, Nicholas B. Johnson and Jace C. Helm; siblings, Patricia Douglas, Roberta Ludolph and husband Lynn, Richard Engel and wife Gwen, and Tommy Engel and wife Kathy; brother-in-law Frank Langley and sister-in-law and beloved friend, Carol Ford. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Eileen was born in Buffalo, New York and moved to Texas when she was five years old. She was a proud Richland Rebel, a Dixie Belle and a Girl Scout. Eileen loved bowling, camping, gambling at WinStar, motorcycles and dachshunds. She was straight forward, loved a good joke, and wasn’t extravagant. Eileen was a die-hard Rangers Fan. More important than all that was her love of her family. She loved family outings, and spending time with her grandchildren. She had a large lighthouse collection and Nicholas summed up her penguin collection best with a common phrase of “Gran-mah loves penguins.” She would finish conversations with Jace with their own special game of “Love you more.” She was loved and will be missed by all.

Published in Star-Telegram on Mar. 10, 2017

Donna Jean Fincher (1945-2017) 

Donna Jean Fincher was born December 18, 1945 to F.G. (Bill) and Chloedonn Fincher in Fort Worth, Texas. She passed away November 5, 2017 in Fort Worth. Donna enjoyed crafting, antiquing, and cooking for her family. She was also an avid reader and she passed her love of reading and learning on to her children. Donna was preceded in death by her father, Bill Fincher. Those left to cherish her memory include: mother, Chloedonn Fincher; children, Allyn Fincher and wife Sadie Harrison – Fincher, Elizabeth Lawrence and husband Jeff Lawrence, William Byrd and husband Nathan Dance; grandchildren, Paul Fincher and fiancée Lauren Thomas, Hollis Fincher, Harrison Fincher, James Purgason, Raedon Dance; brother, Jim Fincher and wife Jill Fincher; nephews, John Fincher and wife Parvati Shallow, and David Fincher. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in her name to Animal Advocates of North Texas, P. O. Box 1323, Keller, TX 76244. The family will be having a private service.

Laurel Land Funeral Home and Cemetery

7100 Crowley Road, Fort Worth TX 76134

From www.dignitymemorial.com

Susan (Fort) Preston (1946-2002)

Susan Fort Preston, 55, our beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, died Saturday, April 6, 2002 in Richardson. 

Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Martin Thompson Carriage House Chapel, 224 E. College St., Grapevine. 

Memorials: American Cancer Society. 

Susan was born Oct. 7, 1946 in Fort Worth, Texas to Sidney and Elsie Grace Fort. She was a member of Grapevine Heritage Ambucs. Susie dedicated her life to helping others. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Sidney L.C. Fort. 

Survivors: Daughter, Sheri Crandall; sons, Jim Cooksey, Rodney Gill, Darren Gill, Kelly Gill; mother, Grace Scull and husband, Leo; grandchildren, Mallory Kay Crandall, Brittany Cooksey, Aleah Gill, Rodney Wade Gill, Bradley Gill; brother, Steve Fort and Mary Ann Fort; and her beloved dog, Honey. 

Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram April 11, 2002; Social Security Death Index

Richard Lee Fritz (1945-2008)

22 Oct 1945-23 Jun 2008; Burial: Ward Branch Cemetery, Glen Rose, Somervell County, Texas. He was born in Tarrant County to Austin Lee Fritz & Bonnie Lee McClenny. He was married to Margaret A, last name unknown, on 26 Dec 1966. They had 1 child; divorced on 3 Apr 1975. He married Deborah J Clowers, b. about 1953, on 31 May 1976 in Tarrant County; they were divorced on 30 Nov 1995. He married Cathy L Adams, b. about 1954, on 5 Jul 1997 in Hood County, TX.

Hood County News, Granbury, TX, 28 Jun 2008

Richard Lee Fritz, 62, of Lipan, passed away Monday, June 23, 2008, in Plano.

Graveside service was at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Ward Branch Cemetery in Somervell County. Visitation: was 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Wiley Funeral Home in Granbury.

Mr. Fritz was born Oct. 22, 1945, in Fort Worth, to Austin Lee Fritz and Bonnie McClenny Fritz. He married Cathy Adams, July 5, 1997, in Lipan. Mr. Fritz was a graduate of North Richland Hills High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a contractor for Horizon Construction. He enjoyed baseball, especially the Chicago Cubs. He was a member of the Lipan First Baptist Church. Preceding him in death was his father, Austin Lee Fritz, in Dec. 1987.

Survivors are his wife of 11 years, Cathy Fritz of Lipan; daughters, April Palmgren of Keller, Lis Martinez of Lipan; mother, Bonnie Fritz of North Richland Hills; sisters, Connie Rhodes of Watauga, Kathy Armstrong of Keller, Judy Fritz of Idaho, Charlotte Barbosa of Dallas; brothers, Tom Fritz of Okla., Paul Maddox of Richland Hills; granddaughter, Sara Palmgren of Keller; grandsons, Elijah Palmgren of Keller, Jordan Moss, Zachary Martinez and Santanna Martinez, all of Lipan; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins who all loved him.

Final arrangements were by Wiley Funeral Home.

Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram June 25, 2008; Social Security Death Index; findagrave.com

Burial: Ward Branch Cemetary, Somervall County, TX

Robert Dale Grant (1946-1996)

b. 7 Sep 1946 in Pampa, Gray County, Texas; died on 28 May 1969 in Tarrant County, Texas. He was the son of Jack C Grant (1916-1990) and Joyce Eleene Bowman (1925-1993).

From Texas Death Index, 1903-2000; findagrave.com

Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Cemetery in Colleyville, Tarrant County, TX

Darrel Dwight Green (1946-1991)

Darrell Dwight Green was born on 28 Dec 1944 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. His parents were John Walter Green, Jr, and Dorothy Lorraine Bryant-Green. Darrell died on 17 Jan 2007 in Duncanville, Dallas County, Texas, per the Social Security Death Index. He is buried in the historic Smithfield Cemetery in North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas.

Darrell Green died at the age of 62 at his home in Duncanville, after a long illness. He was a long-time employee of the Dallas Tax and Planning Department. He also was a talented draftsman and artist. His hobby was classic and antique automobiles. He was an active member of the Dallas Model A Club and the Cedar Hill Cruisers.

He was preceded in death by his father, John W Green, Jr, and a sister, Starlene Green. He is survived by: his wife, Scarlett Green, of Duncanville, Texas; a son, Christopher Green of Brownwood, Texas; three daughters, Dee Dee Parks of Everman, Texas; Carrie Smith of Midlothian, Texas; and Sharon Sullivan of Dallas, Texas; plus 9 grandchildren, also his mother, Dorthy Green of Watauga, Texas; two brothers, Jonathon Green of Jacksonville, Florida, Nathan Green of Blum, Texas; and three sisters, LaRee Vick of Burleson, Texas, Vickie Martin of Watuaga, Texas, and Melody Lewark of Weatherford, Texas.

From Obituary; Social Security Death Index; findagrave.com

Burial: Smithfield Cemetary, North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas

Richard Cordley Griffith II (1946- 2022)

Linda Dale Grove (1946-1965) 

Linda Carol Grove was born on 39 Nov 1946 in Norman, Oklahoma, and died on 19 Dec 1965 in Dallas, Texas.  She is buried in Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas.  Her parents  were Lawrence Earl Grove and Mildred Juliene Bevel.

From Texas Death Certificates, 1903-2000; findagrave.com

Burial: Calvary Hill Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas County, TX 

Michael "Mike" Earl Hailey (1946-2004)

was born on 26 Nov 1946 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; he died on 25 Oct 2004 in Fort Worth. He is buried at Laurel Land Cemetery, Plot 12, Rock of Ages Section, in Fort Worth. His parents were Otis Earl Hailey and Mary Frances Cantrell. Mike was married to Carolyn Deette Brinkley on 26 Dec 1968 in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Social Security Death Index; findagrave.com; US Veterans Gravesites, ca 1775-2006

Burial: Laurel Land Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas

Wanda La Verne (Harris) Kronenberger (1947-2009)

Wanda Laverne Harris was born on 17 Oct 1947 in Tarrant County, Texas. Her parents were Lewis James Harris and Millie Mildred Hafley-Harris. She died on 31 Dec 2009, per the Social Security Death Index. Her last known residence was in Justin, Denton County, Texas.

From U.S. Social Security Death Index

Danny Lee "Buddy" Hart (1946-2006)

Buddy Hart was born on 15 Jun 1945 in Tarrant County, Texas. His parents were John Morris Hart and Agnes Mae Tinsley. He died on 22 Sep 2006 in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Social Security Death Index; Tarrant County Probate Index, 1800-2012

Judy Darlene (Hemphill) Corpier (1946-20001) 

Judy Darlene Hemphill was born on 9 May 1946 in Palo Pinto County, Texas.  Her parents were Jessie Franklin Hemphill and Ilene Nunley.  Judy was married to Gerald Lee Corpier on 24 Jun 1967.  She is survived by two sons.

Judy passed away on 4 Jan 2001. 

From findagrave.com

Burial: Oran Cemetery in Oran, Palo Pinto, Texas.

Constance "Connie" La Rae (Herdon) Courter (1946-2009)

Constance (Connie) La Rae Herndon-Courter was born on 20 Nov 1946.  She first married Larry Ray Geer, on 15 May 1967 in Santa Clara, CA.  She later married Earl L Courter, on 7 Sep 1977 in Reno, Nevada.  Connie lived in the Sacramento, California area.  She later moved to Lake Havasu City, Mohave County, Arizona, where she died on 6 May 2009.

From California Marriage Index, 1960-1985; Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005; US Social Security Death Index; US Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current; US Public Records Index, Volume 2.

Robert Lee "Bobby" Holcomb Jr. (1946-2014)

Robert Lee "Bobby" Holcomb Jr., 68, passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014. Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Monday in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Greenwood. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial donations be made to the Hope Fund at the First Baptist Church of Watauga. Bobby was born June 17, 1946, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to parents Bob and Margaret Holcomb. He attended elementary school in Fort Scott, Kan., and Tulsa, Okla., before moving to The Northeast Tarrant County area in 1960. A 1964 graduate of Richland High School, Bobby studied architecture at Arlington State College. He married Suzy Craig of North Richland Hills in 1968. Bobby worked as a draftsman for the city of Fort Worth and Continental Apparatus Corp., and later as a technical illustrator for General Dynamics, and at Bell Helicopter, the job from which he retired. A longtime resident of Watauga and member of the First Baptist Church of Watauga, his hobbies and pastimes included drag racing, collecting classic cars, and spending time with his family. Survivors: Wife, Suzy; son and daughter-in-law, Trey and Manda; son and daughter-in-law, Jacob and Mandra; sister, Virginia; adopted granddaughter, Chandra Zartman; a large number of beloved nephews, nieces, cousins, in-laws and friends.

Published in Star-Telegram on Dec. 20, 2014

David Wesley Holster (1946-2003)

David Wesley Holster was born on 7 Jul 1946 in Victoria, Texas. His parents were Harold Haynes Holster and Mary Jane Ray-Holster. David is survived by his wife, Patty Holster. David died on 7 Dec 2003, per the Social Security Death Index.

From Social Security Death Index; findagrave.com

Burial:Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville, Tarrant County, Texas.

Joeseph "Joe" Sidney Hord (1946-2008)

Joseph (Joe) Sidney Hord, Jr was born on 23 Apr 1946; he died on 18 Apr 2008 in Bosque County, Texas. Joe is survived by a son, Jack Hord.

Joe served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

From Social Security Death Index; findagrave.com

Burial: DFW National Cemetery, Section 15B, Site 251 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas

Jo Ann (Howard) Pierre (1946-2014)

Jo Ann Howard Pierre, 68, of Round Rock, slipped gently into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and her beloved Tony Pierre on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, in Mount Olivet Cemetery, 2301 N. Sylvania, Fort Worth. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please send charitable donations to www.COPDfoundation.org. Jo Ann was born March 22, 1946, in Greenville to J.C. and Billie Jo Howard. We love you, Mom. You taught us to live, laugh and love. Survivors: Daughter, Kelly Jo Howard Sedatole; son, Ronal Paul Howard; grandchildren, Kimberly and Joshua Sedatole, Amber, Trenton and Justin Howard; and siblings, Jerry Howard, Johnny Howard, Charlie Howard, Glenna Wiley and Billy Howard.

Published in Star-Telegram on Nov. 28, 2014

David Michael Huggins (1946-1996)

was born on 7 Oct 1946 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, where he died on-4 Sep 1996. He was the son of Charles David Huggins and Juanda Jene Fielder.

From familytreemaker.genealogy.com; Social Security Death Index; Texas Death Index

Paula Norene (Jackson) Langston (1946-2016)

A graveside service for Paula J. Langston, age 70, of Jacksonville, is scheduled at 10 o'clock in the morning Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Poynor Cemetery. 

Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home in Frankston, TX. 

Mrs. Langston passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 in Tyler.

Paula was born February 13, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to Paul and Leona (Cornell) Jackson. 

She was a member of United Pentecostal Church in Athens and worked as a medical technician. 

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Left to cherish her memory is her son, Kenneth Ogden of Athens and sister, Beth Ball of Dallas.

From Autry Funeral Home https://www.autryfuneralhome.com/obituaries/

William Reginald “Reggie” James (1945-1996)

5 Nov 1945-7 Jan 1996; Burial: Arwine Cemetery, Hurst, Tarrant County, Texas (Findagrave). He married Cheryl A, last name unknown, b. about 1948, on 12 Dec 1964; they were divorced on 6 Apr 1972, no children. He married Linda Sue McGowan, b. about 1947, on 17 Aug 1973 in Tarrant County; they were divorced on 12 Nov 1980, no children.

From Texas Death Index; findagrave.com

Burial: Arwine Cemetery, Hurst, Tarrant County, TX

Nelda Gwen Jordan-Boyd (1946-1997)

28 Nov 1946-3 Jun 1997. She was born on 28 Nov 1946 in Dallas to Dee Andrew Jordan and Gwendoline Leneva Darnell. She married Lynn Alan Boyd.

From Social Security Death Index

Charles Davis Kaiser (2012)

Charles Davis Kaiser, 66, passed away early Sunday morning, Oct 21, 2012, at his home surrounded by family and friends and was received into the loving arms of Jesus. Memorial service: 2 pm, Thursday, at Glenview Baptist Church, 4805 N E Loop 820 at Haltom Road, Fort Worth, with Pastor Dennis Baw officiating. Charles was born in Fort Worth. He graduated from Richland High School in 1964 and received his associate’s degree from TCC. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and worked at T.B. Britt Lumber for years before becoming a deputy sheriff for Tarrant County where he served as a fingerprint specialist for 20 years before retiring in May. Charles was a deacon at Glenview Baptist Church and a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, mentor and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Dorothea Kaiser.

Survivors: Wife, Paula Kaiser, children, Michael Kaiser and wife, Emilia, of Burleson and Judd Kaiser and wife, Angie, of Spring; grandchildren, Sofia, Natalia and Lucia Kaiser, of Burleson; Nicholas Kohler; Cameron and Alexis Kaiser, of Spring; sister, Beverly Jones, of Fort Worth; niece, Tammie Hall McKittrick and daughter Landri, of Fort Worth; and extended family, Laura and Ed; Roy, Sammie and Chris, Melissa, Meagan, Caitlyn, Patricia and Shawn, and Bob and Donna Kaiser.

Published in Fort Worth Star Telegram on October 23, 2012

Katherine (Katie) Mary Kasten (1946-2017) 

Katherine (Katie) Mary Kasten was born on 5 Jan 1946.  Her parents were Wilbur Albert and Dolores Honora (Grimston) Kasten.

Katie grew up in Richland Hills, where she graduated from Richland High School in 1964.

Katie passed away on 14 Sep 2017 jn Dallas, TX. She is buried in the  Forest Lawn Cemetery, in the Garden of Rest, Section 11, in Dallas, TX.

Jesse Porter Kensinger (1945-2019) 

Jesse Porter Kensinger was born November 11, 1945 and passed away on January 23, 2019.  Services will be held at February 2, 2019 at  2:00pm, San Francisco de Asis Episcopal Church, 11540 Ferguson Rd., Dallas, Texas 75228

From Facebook and family email

Harold Wayne Kerr (1945-2009)

Harold Wayne Kerr was born on 20 Jul 1945 in Galveston County, Texas, and died on 15 Jul 2009 in Joshua, Johnson County, Texas. His parents were Harold Roger Kerr and Christine Lavern McCall.

From U.S. Social Security Death Index; Family Tree, ancestry.com

Roger E Kuhn (1946-2020)

May 15, 1946 ~ March 28, 2020 (age 73)

Roger E. Kuhn passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020.

Roger is survived by his wife, Peggy; one brother, David, and wife Dawn; two daughters, Kellye and her family, and Tiffiny, husband, Johnny and children: Spencer, and wife, Kimber, Joshua, and wife, Sydney, Cameron, and wife, Kaitlynn, MacKynlee and Kyleigh; grandsons, Kaleb, and wife, Silvia, and Kolby.

Roger had a host of loving friends and was a remarkable husband, father, granddad, uncle and friend. He loved his heavenly father, Jehovah God. He will be greatly missed.

Roger was preceded in death by his two sons, Kevin and Matthew.

No memorial service is scheduled at this time.

From: https://www.lacyfuneral.com/obituary/Roger-Kuhn 

Carter Lee Lambertson (1946-2012)

Carter Lambertson, 65, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Fort Worth. Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Lipan. Interment: 2 p.m. Tuesday in Bluebonnet Hills in Colleyville. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wiley Chapel in Lipan. Memorials: American Heart Association. Carter was born July 6, 1946, in San Diego, Calif., to Raymond Lee and Margaret Carter Lambertson. He was the owner and operator of Lambertson’s General Store in Lipan for 35-plus years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for many years and was a Scottish Rite Mason. Carter served his community very well and was a people person. He was very generous in helping many organizations. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Survivors: Father, Raymond Leo Lambertson of Lipan; brother, Kent Douglas Lambertson of Lipan; nephews, Kyle Brandon Lambertson and Kirk Thomas Lambertson; and niece, Kellien Michelle Jackson.

Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram on March 26, 2012; U.S. Obituary Collection; findagrave.com; Social Security Death Index

Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, Colleyville, Tarrant County, Texas 

Robert Edward Larmer Jr.  (1946-2021)

Robert (Bob) Edward Larmer Jr., 75, of Springtown was called home on April 22, 2021. Bob was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, but thankfully moved to the Great State of Texas at the age of 10.

He attended St. George’s Catholic School in Fort Worth, TX and graduated from Richland High School in N. Richland Hills, TX. It was here he met his future wife and the mother to his two children, Angela and Richard.

Bob was a loving grandfather to Bryan Wiggins and Jeffrey Wiggins from Angela and Ava Larmer from Richard and his wife Susan Larmer. He was also a doting great-grandfather to Mia Wiggins and Emma Wiggins from Bryan Wiggins.

Bob is also survived by his siblings Joan-Marie Larmer O’Connor, Timothy Larmer, Margaret Larmer Russell, his brother-in-law and best friend Lonnie Ray Dendy and numerous nieces and nephews who he adored. Bob is preceded in death by his parents Robert E. Larmer Sr. and Margaret Rossiter Larmer, and his brother James G. Larmer.

Bob worked as a machinist for Bell Helicopter for many years. He was an avid golfer and his passion for golf was known to all. His love for the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, and sports cars were beyond compare. He was a regular contributor to St. Jude Charities. He always spoke for his love of Shinola’s Cafe in Springtown, Texas. His work ethic and love for his family defined him.

From thompsonfunerals.com

Burial: Springtown Cemetery, Springtown, Texas

Patricia Ann Larson-Taylor (1946-2007)

born 5 Jan 1946, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; died on 8 Mar 2007.

Pat A. Taylor, 61, a loving wife, daughter, sister and aunt, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2007.

Celebration of Life: 3 p.m. Tuesday at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Ricky Buyers, Chris Lambert, Bobby Wharton, Gary Larson, Loren Larson Jr. and Alan Wilson. Honorary pallbearers: Her dogs, Duke and Duchess, and in memory of Rocky.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please donate to local animal shelter in Pat's name.

Pat was born Jan. 5, 1946, in Fort Worth. She will be remembered for her thoughtfulness and kindness to others. She had a deep love for her family and friends. She had a very special love for her nieces and nephews, including her great-nieces, and had a bond as strong as a parent with them. Her best friends were her mother and her sister, Delbra, who were also her shopping and tea room companions. She was a lady in every way, always having the fresh-out-of-the-salon look and wearing the color purple. At Lockheed Martin, where she worked, she took everyone under her wing. Pat loved people and loved to organize things. Pat was always the life of the party with her vibrant spirit. She had a passion for "Purple," her dogs and a love of shopping. She touched so many lives in so many special ways that words cannot express.

Survivors: Husband of 32 years, Walter A. Taylor; mother, Jolene Franklin and husband, Jimmie; father, Loren C. Larson Sr. and wife, Margaret; sisters, Delbra Buyers and Sherry Wilson and husband, Alan; brothers, Mark Flippo and wife, Leslie, Loren Larson Jr. and Gary Larson and wife, Donna; nieces and nephews, Ricky Buyers and wife, Kirsten, Vicki Miller and husband, George, Wendy Lambert and husband, Chris, Jennifer Larson, Jason and Brandy Flippo and A.J. Wilson; great-nieces, Johanna and Kailee Beth Buyers; and numerous loyal friends and family members.

Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram from 3/11/2007 - 3/12/2007; Social Security Death Index; findagrave.com 

Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, Colleyville, Tarrant County, Texas

Sharron Kay (Logan) McCormack (1946-2015)

COLLEYVILLE -- Sharron McCormack, 68, one of God's angels, was called home Saturday, May 16, 2015, after a courageous six-year battle with ovarian cancer.

Funeral: 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel. 

She was born Sharron Kay Logan on Sept. 15, 1946. She married Bob McCormack on Jan. 9, 1971. 

Sharron was a registered nurse who received her bachelor of science degree from TCU.

Her passion was being a foster parent to pets who desperately needed a home. She opened her home in Colleyville to these animals and gave them a second chance at life while a lifelong home could be found. She was greatly loved by people and fury critters.

Survivors: Her husband of 44 years, Bob McCormack; children, Kimberly Chaney and husband, Brandon, and Chad McCormack and wife, Nicole; grandchildren, Alexis Anderson, Emily Chaney and Bradley Chaney; brother, Don Logan and wife, Betty; brother-in-law, Michael McCormack and wife, Teresa; and numerous other family and friends.

Interment: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.

From www.dignitymemorial.com

Norman Vincent Lutz (1946-2013)

Norman V. Lutz, 66, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, in Richland Hills. Visitation: The family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Forest Ridge Funeral Home, 705 Airport Freeway in Hurst. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Wounded Warriors Project, Box 758517, Topeka, Kan.; or Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, 511 John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, Texas 75062. Norman was born Dec. 19, 1946, in Marshall, Mich. He owned his own tax service, had a passion for bowling and fishing and was a wonderful golfer. Norman proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his father, Cliff; and grandchildren, Rachel, Madelyn and Yates. Survivors: Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Marie; sister, Vicki; brother-in-law Don; son, Jeff; daughters, Michelle and Tara; sons-in-law, Dirk and Shane; seven grandchildren, Cody, Tanner, Bailey, Garrett, Colton, Faith and Hope; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram on August 30, 2013, Obituary; U.S. Obituary Collection

David Alan McDonald (2018)

David Alan McDonald, Vietnam Veteran, 72, passed away Friday, Jan. 5, 2018 after a long illness. FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: One hour prior to service. David graduated Richland High School in 1965, and then entered the Air Force right out of high school, where he traveled extensively with the Air Force Band. After discharge he graduated from University of Missouri. David spent the next 15 years in the Navy, and gained the rank of Master Sargent. He worked at General Dynamics, and was a volunteer fireman and deputy sheriff. He then retired from AT&T in 2005. David was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Alline; brother, Larry; and stepson, Scott. SURVIVORS: Wife; two daughters; a son; five grandchildren; one brother and sister; and nieces and nephews.

Published in Star-Telegram on Jan. 7, 2018

Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery, Tarrant County,  Fort Worth, TX

James Carl McDonald (1946-2019) 

James C. McDonald, age 72 of Henry, TN passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at his residence. His body will be buried at Olive Branch Cemetery and a private family service will be held later.

James C. McDonald was born May 1, 1946 in Tarrant County, TX to the late Lavergn McDonald and the late Emily Reese McDonald. He was married to Juanita Sue Harris McDonald who survives in Henry, TN. He is also survived by two daughters: Kimberly (Jim) Largue and Melissa (Mark) Hall both of Munford, TN; one son, James C. (Kristin) McDonald III of Henry, TN; and three grandchildren.

Besides his parents, Mr. McDonald was also preceded in death by two sisters.

Mr. McDonald was a Veteran serving in the United States Air Force in Vietnam. He loved to hunt and cook

From www.mcevoyfuneralhome.com

Burial: Olive Branch Cemetery, Cottage Grove, Henry County, Tennessee, USA

Michael Charles McGuire (1947-1965)

Micheal Kevin McGuire (1946-1987)

Michael Kevin McGuire, was born 27 Jan 1946 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.  His parents were Robert D and Ruth A McGuire. He passed away 8 Jul 1987 in Tarrant County.  He had a son named Mike, Jr.

Death date confirmed from mother's obituary in the Fort Worth Star Telegram; Texas Death Index, 1964-1998

Brenda Kay (Mead) Mullen (1946-2000) 

Brenda Kay Mead was born on 8 Mary 1946 in Tarrant County, Texas. Her parents were Webb Watson Mead and Eva Dean Murrell-Mead.  Brenda died on 19 Dec 2000 in Tarrant County, Texas

From Social Security Death Index; Texas Death Index. 

Beverly Ann (Miller) Wilkinson (1946-1993)

Beverly was born on 23 Feb 1946 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.  Her parents were Harold Charles Miller and Frankie Corine Monk.

Beverly was married to Philip Franklin Oliver, Jr on 11 Oct 1966.  They had twin sons, John Charles Oliver and Phillip Harold Oliver, born on 22 Nov 1964 in North Richland Hills, Texas.  One of the sons, John Charles died on the same day of his birth.

Beverly was married to Eddie A Wilkinson on 9 Dec 1992.

She died on 7 Jun 1993 in Johnson County, Texas.

From Texas Death Index

Joe Vanis Miller (1946-2016)

My precious brother, Joe Miller, class of 1964, passed away peacefully in his sleep at my house in Waxahachie, TX on October 6, 2016. He and his California native bride, Alicia, lived in Jackson, CA, and just arrived the afternoon before for a visit. They were married for 37 years. He was a Vietnam Veteran and a retired respiratory therapist. Part of his cremains will be buried in the Miller family plot in Bluebonnet Hills, Colleyville, TX, and part in the cemetery in Jackson in his in-laws family plot. He was a jolly, happy guy that never met a stranger and was loved by everyone he knew. He was well loved.

From his sister Marilyn Miller McSpadden, class of 1966.

Ruth Ann (Monschke) Davis (1946-2021)

Ruth A. Monschke Davis was born on Monday, April 5, 2021, Ruth A. Davis, loving mother and compassionate friend of many passed away at the age of 74.Ruth was born on July 31, 1946 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. She grew up in Fort Worth, TX and graduated from Richland High School in 1964. She received her undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University in 1968, her Master's degree from George Washington University in 1971, and her PhD from North Texas University in 1991. She enjoyed her career in academics and was successful for many years working at Texas Woman's University and the University of Texas at Arlington. Ruth's positive energy and demeanor affected many and she will be greatly missed by all. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Mary Monschke, as well as her brother Richard. She is survived by her son, Red, and daughter and son-in-law, Liz and Michael Ehrbaker.

To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.

Published in Dallas Morning News on Apr. 8, 2021.

Sharon Lynn (Morand) Danner (1946-2011)

Sharon Lynn Morand was born on 28 Oct 1946.  She was first married to Larry James Brazzill, on 31 Jan 1965, in Tarrant County, Texas; they were divorced on 9 Nov 1973, also in Tarrant County, Texas.  Although no records could be located, Sharon later was remarried and at the time of her death, Oct 17, 2011, she was living in Bluff Dale, Texas, and her last name was Danner.

From: Social Security Death Index; US Obituary Collection; tributes.com; US Public Records Index

Harold N "Hal" Nesbitt, Jr. (1946-2012)

Birth: 20 Nov 1946, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas

Death: 12 Jun 2012, Saginaw, Tarrant County, Texas

Harold “Hal” N Nesbitt, Jr, 65, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012. Funeral: 11 am, Friday, at First Baptist Church of Saginaw. Interment: Milford Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 pm, Thursday, at Greenwood Funeral Home.

Harold was born Nov. 20, 1946, in Fort Worth. He was a director of Fort Worth Easter Seals Clinic during the 1970s and later a quality control engineer at Lockheed Martin, where he retired after 25 years. Harold enjoyed building and being with his family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Nesbitt; and granddaughter, Katherine Nesbitt.

Survivors: Wife of 44 years, Cheryl; son, Clint Nesbitt; daughter, Melissa Barngrover and Husband, Chris; daughter, Megan Nichols; grandchildren, Haley, Leah, Preston, Blake, Brody and Payton; father, Harold Nesbitt Sr; and siblings, Sissy Purdy and Roddy and Gary Nesbitt.

Published in Fort Worth Star Telegram on June 12, 2012; findagrave.com

Burial: Milford Cemetery, Milford, Ellis County, Texas

Tyler "Ty" Morris Oster (1946-2009)

28 Jul 1946-13 Apr 2009

Tyler was born on July 28, 1946 and passed away on Monday, April 13, 2009.

Tyler was a resident of Euless, Texas at the time of his passing.

Ty graduated from Richland High School in 1964 and Texas Tech in 1969.

Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Michael Anglican Church, 3800 Popplewell St., Richand Hills. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Lucas Funeral Home, 1321 Precinct Line Road, Hurst.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his grandsons' college funds in care of Ruth Oster or Jeremy and Terri Cooley.

From www.tributes.com

Tyler "Ty" Oster

62, passed away Monday, April 13, 2009, at his home in Euless. Celebration of life: 10 a.m. Friday at St. Michael Anglican...

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From U.S. Social Security Death Index; www.tributes.com

Lawrence "Larry" Lee Owens (1946-2006)

Lawrence (Larry) Lee Owens was born on 10 Mar 1946; he died on 17 Jan 2006 in Montgomery County, Texas. His last known residence was in New Caney, Splendora County, Texas.

From Social Security Death Index

Joe Ed Parsons IV (1946-1996)

Joe Ed Parsons was born on 3 Aug 1946 in Knox County, Texas. His parents were Joe Ed Parsons III and Betty Joe Hester.

He died on 28 Oct 1996 and is buried in the Rochester Cemetery in Rochester, Haskell County, Texas.

From Texas Death Index; findagrave.com

Burial: Rochester Cemetery, Rochester, Haskell County, Texas

Judy Nell (Perkins) Cleere (1946-2014)

Judy N. Cleere 68 of Fort Worth, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, September 10, 2014.

Funeral Services will commence at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Hardisty officiating. Friends are encouraged to come visit and share memories with the family Friday from 6-8 p.m. in the Cherry Drawing Room at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home 5725 Colleyville Blvd. Colleyville, Texas 76034. Mrs. Cleere will be laid to rest near her parents in the Court of Compassion at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Judy married William H. Cleere Sr. Judy had two children Aaron John Bracken and William Harris Cleere Jr. Judy enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, fishing, walking in the park and camping with her family. Her greatest joy was being able to care for her grandchildren and being able to spend time with her family.

Judy is survived by her loving husband of 39 years William H. Cleere Sr. Sons Aaron John Bracken and Wife Laura, William Harris Cleere Jr. and wife Jennifer. Grandchildren Allison Paige and Ethan John Bracken and Lexie Ann Cleere. Brother Raymond Perkins and numerous nieces, nephews and many many friends. Judy was proceeded in death by both of her parents.

From: dignitymemorial.com

Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park

William "Billy" Leonard Pike Jr (1946-2008)

William (Billy) Leonard Pike, Jr, was born on 17 Jul 1946 in Dallas, Texas. His parents were William Leonard Pike, Sr, and Minnie May Hawkins.

He died on 18 Jan 2008 in Tarrant County, Texas, according to the Social Security Death Index.

From Social Security Death Index; findagrave.com; Family Tree, ancestry.com

Burial: Restland Memorial Park in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. 

Donald Lee Powell (1946-2024)

December 25, 1946 ~ January 11, 2024

Born in: Lima, Peru

Resided in: Arlington, Texas

Donald Lee Powell, 77, of Arlington, peacefully passed away on January 11th surrounded by loved ones.

Don was born on December 25th, 1946 to Richard and Mary Powell in the city of Lima, Peru while his father was working for Pan Am Airlines. Shortly thereafter the family returned home to Kansas, before eventually settling in Richland Hills, Texas. After Don graduated from Richland High School in 1964, he pursued a degree in Architecture at Texas Tech University.

After graduation, Don worked for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) before serving his country in the Army, stationed primarily in Fairbanks, Alaska. After his time in the service, he returned to AAFES and worked as an architect.

In 1974, he met Terry Cooper in Dallas. Don and Terry were married on December 27, 1975 and went on to have two children, Adam and Diane. Don’s job relocated the family to Seoul, South Korea and Washington D.C. before settling in north Arlington in 1989.

Don retired in 2001 from AAFES after 32 years of employment. In retirement, he found time to travel extensively with friends and family and studied art history at the University of Texas at Arlington. He was a devout runner and participated in many marathons and half-marathons across the country, often with his daughter Diane. Family and friends shared many happy memories from time spent together at the lake house on Cedar Creek Lake that Don designed and built himself. He loved trivia, barbecue, classic cars, and classical music, even teaching himself to play piano. As Don would say when leaving a gathering, “Glad you got to see me!”

Don was preceded in death by parents Richard and Mary Powell, his wife Terry Powell, his sister Janet Adams and his brother-in-law Steve Jean. Don is survived by his son, Adam Powell; daughter, Diane Powell; daughter-in-law, Komal Powell; and grandson, Roshan Powell. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Arlington on January 27, 2024 at 2:00 pm. Family and friends are also welcome to participate in a powa ceremony at the Kadampa Meditation Center in Dallas on January 26th at 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra or a charity of your choice.

From wadefamilyfuneralhome.com/obits/donald-lee-powell/

Linda Marie (Reynolds) Cole (1946-2012)

Dr. Charles "Sandy" Sowell Sandford III  (1946-2024) 

Dr. Charles Sowell Sanford, III

“Sandy”

February 2, 1946  ~  January 12, 2024

Charles Sowell Sanford, III was born February 2, 1946, to Helen Manner Sanford and Charles S. Sanford, Jr. in Dallas, Texas. He died January 12, 2024 at the age of 77, due to complications from surgery. Although we mourn his passing, we rejoice that he is in the presence of Our Lord.  He is pre-deceased by his father. He left behind his  mother, his loving wife Diane Farwell Hatchett Sanford, son, Scott Edward Sanford and wife Tiffany, daughter Lindsay Sanford Salazar and husband Matt, grandson Everett Salazar, sisters Judy Rabjohn and husband Pat, Linda Delgado and husband Danny, and special nephews and nieces.

 Sandy loved the Lord and he and Diane were active in church their entire lives. They especially treasured their time at CenterPoint Baptist Church in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, where Sandy was a deacon. They most recently made Champion Forest Baptist Klein their church home. 

 Charles was affectionately known by friends and family as Sandy, Dad, Papa, Doc, and Honey. He spent most of his childhood in the Richland Hills area of Fort Worth, Texas, excelling in school and serving as president of his class at Richland High School. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed baseball, basketball, and football, playing on the Texas Tech football team his freshman year. After transferring to The University of Texas at Arlington, he graduated with honors in chemistry, where he met the love of his life, Diane. They married after Diane’s graduation from Tech in July 1970. 

 Sandy attended The University of Texas Health Science Center School of Dentistry, graduating in 1973. He served two years in the United States Army as a Captain in the Dental Corps at Ft. Mead, Maryland from 1973 to 1975.  Afterwards, Sandy practiced dentistry in Fort Worth for several years. Sandy and Diane’s son, Scott, was born in 1978. They returned to Houston where Sandy completed a Masters in Endodontics at The University of Texas Dental Branch. Their daughter, Lindsay, was born in 1982. He began his private practice of Endodontics in the north area of Houston and was soon joined by his good friend, Paul San Marco, D.D.S.  They practiced together until Sandy’s retirement at age 60.

An avid outdoorsman, Sandy enjoyed years of golfing, fishing, and hunting with friends and family. His beautiful yard expressed his skill and attention to gardening. He trained and hunted with his sweet Labrador retrievers. Diane and Sandy were happy travelers, making memories around the world as well as the U.S.  For seventeen years, they spent part of each year at their beloved Colorado mountain home in Pagosa Springs where their children and extended family joined them often. 

The family appreciates all the wonderful people who supported them during this time. The many relationships made through Sandy’s professional career, his sporting activities, his personal friendships and his family made Sandy’s life full and meaningful. He was a loving son, husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend. A life well-lived. 

 In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Gifts may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, samaritanspurse.org  

From www.kleinfh.com/obituary/sandy-sanford-iii

Ronald Edgar Savage (1947-2014) 

Ronald E. Savage, 67, of Weatherford died Wednesday, October 1, 2014 in Weatherford.

Graveside service for Ron Savage, 67, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Johnson Cemetery, Erath County, with Don Savage officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Stephenville Funeral Home.

Ron was born in Tampa, Florida to Luther and Manera Savage. He married Janice Womack on November 28, 1968 in Fort Worth, Texas. Ron was a real estate broker, living in Stephenville for nearly 30 years before moving to Weatherford four years ago. He was a faithful member of the Church of Christ.

Ron is survived by his wife, Janice of Weatherford; son, Eric Savage and wife Tamri of Tulsa, Oklahoma; daughters, Kristy Collins and husband Kenneth of Fort Worth, Dee Rodgers and husband Josh of Weatherford; seven grandsons, Colt, Cale, Cason, Caleb, Coen, Cage, and Silas; brother, Don Savage and wife Diane; sister, Gay Savage; numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his grandson, Cash Collins.

The family wishes expressions of sympathy be made in the form of donations to Foster’s Home for Children, PO Box 978, Stephenville, Texas 76401, or Fort Worth Christian School, 6200 Holiday Lane, North Richland Hills, Texas 76180. 

From www.stephenvillefh.com/book-of-memories/2284246/savage-ron/obituary.php

Burial: Johnson Cemetery, Erath County,, Texas, USA

Harry Lee Silverman (1946-2006)

30 Dec 1945-5 May 2006; Last residence: Albuquerque, New Mexico Harry L. Silverman, 60, died Friday, May 5, 2006. Memorial service: A celebration of Harry's life will be announced at a later date.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia St. S.E., Albuquerque, N.M. 87108.

Harry was born Dec. 30, 1945, in Houston to Harry L. and Merrian Lang Silverman, who preceded him in death. He graduated in 1964 from Richland Hills High School and North Texas State University in 1989.

A former resident of Austin, Harry lived in Albuquerque for the past 14 years. He spent his business career in Texas and New Mexico as an investor and entrepreneur in the real estate and oil and gas industries.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Barry Ramo, Dr. Manuel Gurule and the staff of Heart Hospital of Albuquerque, who lovingly cared for him, as well as the many friends and neighbors whose outpouring of support embraced his family.

Survivors: He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Silverman; and son, Michael, who will greatly miss his "...very best friend..." Harry will also be sadly missed by his brother, Paul Silverman of Albuquerque; sister-in-law, Julia Silverman of San Diego, Calif. His faithful canine companion, Pebbles, will miss his many walks by Harry's side.

Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram on May 8, 2006.

Harry L. Silverman died on May 5, 2006 at age 60. A former resident of Austin, Texas, he lived in Albuquerque for the past 14 years. He was born on December 30, 1945 in Houston, Texas to Harry L. and Merrian Lang Silverman, who preceded him in death. Harry graduated in 1964 from Richland Hills High School, Richland Hills, Texas, and North Texas State University in 1969. He spent his business career in Texas and New Mexico as an investor and entrepreneur in the real estate and oil and gas industries.

He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Silverman, and son Michael, who will greatly miss his "very best friend". Harry will be sadly missed by his brother, Paul Silverman of Albuquerque; sister-in-law, Julie Silverman of Albuquerque; nephews, Adam Silverman of Newport Beach CA, and David Silverman of San Diego CA. His faithful canine companion, Pebbles, will miss the many walks by Harry's side.

A celebration of Harry's life will be announced at a later date. The family wishes to thank Dr. Barry Ramo, Dr. Manuel Gurule, and the staff at the Heart Hospital of Albuquerque, who lovingly cared for him, as well as the many friends and neighbors, whose outpouring of support embraced his family. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, 615 Virginia St. SE, Albuquerque NM 87108. Share your memories of Harry L. Silverman at www.frenchmortuary.com. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400

From boards.ancestry.com; Social Security Death Index

Donald Lee Smith (1945-2018) 

Born November 10, 1945.  Don, aged 72, and his wife were traveling in Wisconsin when he had a stroke and/or heart attack.  They lived in Harker Heights, TX.

Don Smith’s Memorial service was held Saturday July 14th, 2018 at 11am, Solid Rock Church, 121 Verna Trail, White Settlement, TX.

From classmates who attended the memorial service

Melvin Ned Smith (1945-2024) 

Ned Smith, legendary owner of Milo Butterfingers ("Milos"), left us April 18, 2024. Ned passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 78. Ned was married to Jean Anne for over 30 years until her untimely death in 2007. Jean Anne was the light of his life. Milos was founded in 1971 and has continuously operated from its current location since 1982. Milos is as much a Dallas institution as Ned was a Dallas Legend. Kind, funny, self-effacing Ned was full of life and adventure. A licensed sea captain, Ned was an accomplished sailor who sailed the Caribbean often with Jean Anne and an assortment of hooligans and friends. Ned loved horseracing and owned many a racehorse. He was an annual fixture at Del Mar for the summer season and if you asked him, he would humbly describe himself as specializing in "the slow ones." Ned is survived by his brother Lynn Smith of Ft. Worth, his sister Jill Smith of Cape Cod and his beloved nephew, Barry Smith. There will be a memorial service Friday, April 26, 2024 a 11:00 a.m. at Ozona Grill and Bar, 4615 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75206. After the service all are welcome to gather at Milos, one block away, to toast Ned's life, tell some stories (some could even be true) and raise a glass of spirits in his memory. Hawaiian shirts are encouraged.

Published by Dallas Morning News from Apr. 24 to Apr. 28, 2024.

Sally Anne (Snodgrass) Lower (1946-2018) 

Sally Anne Lower 1946-2018

Sally Lower, known to friends and family as “Anne” or “Nana” passed away at her family home in Junction on March 27, 2018, at the age of 71, after a year-long battle with cancer.

Sally Anne was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to Thomas David and Sallie Emily (Blackburn) Snodgrass. Sally Anne was a loving mother who dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren, demonstrating unconditional love and affection toward both her family and her friends. She was a long-time member of the Methodist Church and a woman of resounding faith and generosity. Her family remembers her as a beautiful, strong, God-fearing woman who will live on in the hearts of those who loved her dearly. She will be greatly missed.

“Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalms 91:1

Sally Anne is survived by her husband, Roy Lower; daughter, Jennifer Martinez and husband, Joel; son, Joey Smith and wife, Ginger; brother, Wallace Paul Snodgrass and wife, Jane; and two grandchildren, Haley and Drew Martinez; as well as many extended family members.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 31st, at the Junction Cemetery in Junction, Texas.

Reception to follow at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

From ObitTree.com

James Lawrence (Larry) Stalcup (1946-2019)

Larry Stalcup was born on 9 Jun 1946, in Tarrant County, TX; he died on 12 Oct 2019, at the age of 73.

Larry was the son of Arthur Frank Stalcup and Lillian Loretta Grove, who both preceded him in death. 

Larry is buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, in Fort Worth.  He married Bonnie L. (Carlisle) Stalcup on December 15, 1977 in Tarrant County, TX. He would also marry Katrina (Downey) Stalcup on February 26, 2005 in Tarrant County. No survivors were listed for him and no other information was available.

Howard Wayne Stout (1947-2019) 

Howard Wayne Stout, 71, died in the early morning hours of Friday, March 1st, in his Waco home with his family by his side after a hard-fought battle with cancer. A Funeral Service will be 2:00pm, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Grace Gardens Funeral Home with a visitation with the family starting at 1:00pm.

Wayne was born July 12th, 1947, in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Wilma and Howard Stout.  He received a master’s degree in Business Administration in Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1999. He had a successful career first as an Army pilot and flight instructor, and later as purchasing manager at Bell Helicopter. He married his beautiful wife, Sharon Stout, on June 28th, 1968 after meeting her at their workplace, General Dynamics. They raised their children, Sara Stout Janecek and Kevin Stout in North Richland Hills, Texas, and settled in Waco, Texas in 1999.

Wayne was a proud Freemason and spent his spare time hunting, fishing, taking road trips to the mountains, cruising through Alaska, and reminding his wonderful wife of fifty years how much he loved her. He also treasured his three granddaughters, Alexandra, Samantha, and Jessica. 

Wayne is survived by his wife; two children; three granddaughters; sister, Bobby Joyce; and two nephews.

In lieu of flowers, friends and family may feel welcome to contribute to the Polycystic Kidney Research Foundation.

From Grace Gardens Funeral Home website

David Wayne Tidwell (1946-2020)

Memorial services for Mr. David Wayne Tidwell, 74, of Kilgore will be at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 12, 2020 in the Rader Funeral Home Chapel in Kilgore with Pastor Andy Allison officiating. A reception for family and friends will start at 12 noon on Saturday at Life Church of Longview, 5533 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75602. David passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Cremation and service arrangements are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore.

David was born on November 4, 1946 in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was the son of the late D. Wayne Tidwell and Mozelle Stockton Tidwell. David graduated from Richland Hills High School. He attended Stephen F. Austin University and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. In 1977 he established the Red Devil Truck Wash in Gladewater a business that is still in operation today, and still family owned. He was instrumental in the establishment of Life Church of Longview, served on the Board of Directors and helped with the purchase and renovation of the church facility. David also gave to any need that arose over the past 15 years. He was a very hard worker, but did enjoy going deep sea fishing when he had free time. He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends and customers.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 44 years, Deifilia Tidwell of Kilgore; his three daughters and sons-in-laws, Maria Mozelle Tidwell and Jose Delgado of Kilgore, Jennifer Deifilia Barron and Drew Barron of Tyler, Tami Horn and Andy Horn of Kirbyville; grandchildren, David Jose Delgado, Sylvie Day Delgado, Jenna Ray Horn, and Drew Horn; sisters, Linda Hicks and Donna Stockton both of Austin; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Jean Marie (Thomas) Vollmering (1946(?)-2021) 

Jean Marie (Thomas) Vollmering passed away March 26, 2021.  We were notified via Facebook by her son.  There were to be no services.

Billie "Pat" (Turner) Caughran (1947-2020) 

Billie is a motivation to her family based on her passion in all that she did and accomplished.

Billie Turner Caughran passed away at age 73 on June 8, 2020, surrounded by family and love, at her home with husband William (Bill) Caughran. Also known as Pat Turner Wooldridge, Billie was born June 15, 1946 in Salina, Kansas to Billy Tom Turner and Ramona Stafford Turner Searcy, both deceased, and grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, graduating from Richland High School in 1965.

Starting out as a keypunch operator for General Dynamics in the 60’s, Billie raised three children and earned an associate degree before working as legal secretary for law firm Cowles & Thompson, retiring in 2015. Billie and Bill met in the late 90’s and they married in 2007.

As a young wife and mother, she and Gene Wooldridge lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Lafayette, Louisiana before returning in 1971 to settle in the Dallas area, where they joined the Interstate Batteries family. In 1983, Billie volunteered and helped coordinate the inception of the Great American Race, a two-week, cross-country vintage car race that continues today as The Great Race on the History channel.

Billie is best known for her larger-than-life personality – she was generous, loving, creative and funny. Billie was an amazing wife, mother, sister, grandmother and devoted her life to her family. Billie was passionate about teaching her children the importance of having a good heart, doing the right thing, faith in our Lord, and loving unconditionally. She will always be remembered for her beauty, both on the outside and her loving spirit inside.

Billie is survived by her husband Bill and his children’s families, son David Wooldridge and wife Diane, daughter Cherie Jackson, daughter Brandi Williams and husband Kendrick, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren on the way, brother Gary Turner, sister Sue Turner Freund and husband Les, niece Sonja Turner-Yandell and nephew David Reeder, Jr. and their families, plus numerous extended family and loving friends.

A private memorial service for the family will be held at Moore Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 1219 North Davis Drive, Arlington, Texas. The family will host a Celebration of Life for friends and extended family in the future, when we hope it is safer. Date, location, and time to be determined. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Family Place in memory of Billie at www.familyplace.org/donation/. Use “rememberbillie@gmail.com” for acknowledgements.

From Moore Funeral Home & Moore Memorial Gardens website

Roger Craig Webb (1946-2022) 

Roger Craig Webb, son of Crockett and Maxine Webb, was born in Fort Worth November 4, 1946 and grew up in Richland Hills, graduating from Richland High School in 1964. He received a BS degree from UTA in 1969. In 1972 he became a teacher with Birdville ISD, first at Watauga then Smithfield Junior High, and retired from Haltom High School in 2000.

In August 1966 he married Dolores Griffin, his high school sweetheart. They were blessed with 3 wonderful daughters who were the light of his life and who gave him 9 amazing grandchildren who called him “Papa” and made his heart happy.

He thoroughly enjoyed his family, traveling, good food, punny jokes and his many dogs.

Roger was a faithful follower of Christ serving as a teacher, deacon, and elder first at Midtown, then at Heritage Church of Christ and, for the past 9 years as a member at Legacy Church of Christ. He loved being with his dear Christian friends, and, as his health declined and he was unable to be out, he loved the cards and calls he got from them.

He was predeceased by his parents, 2 brothers, and grandson Landon Wilson.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dolores Webb; and daughters Amy Norred and husband Jim, Alicia Edwards and husband Damon, and Andrea Magrina and husband Javier. His heritage includes his adored grandchildren Cole and wife Ashley Edwards, Nealie and husband Graham Beeland, Madison Edwards, Cade Wilson, Nick Norred, Alec Wilson, Andrew Edwards and Austin Edwards......and his beloved dog Kroger.

Memorial donations may be made to the Barnabas Fund at Legacy Church of Christ, 8801 Mid-Cities Blvd., NRH, TX 76182 

From www.dignitymemorial.com website

Roger Stacy Webb (1946-2011) 

Karen Sue (Wesala) Oliver (1946-1965)

Karen Sue Wesala was born on 1 May 1946 in Santa Clara, California.  She was the daughter of Theodore (Ted) Wesala and Dorothy Nell Rainbolt.  Karen was a graduate of San Saba High School in May, 1964.

She married Gordon Chadwick Oliver on 17 Jul 1964 in Llano, Texas.

Karen died on 5 Feb 1965 in San Saba, San Saba County, Texas, where she is buried in the San Saba City Cemetery.

From  Texas Death Certificates, 1903-1982; Texas Death Index, 1903-2000; findagrave.com

Burial: San Saba City Cemetery, San Saba County, Texas

Richard "Dick" Oliver Wheeler (1946-2012)

9 Nov 1946-20 Mar 2011; Burial: Mt Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas

Richard Oliver Wheeler, born on 9 Nov 1946 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; died on 20 Mar 2011 in Fort Worth.

Richard O. Wheeler, 64, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011. Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Memorials: Donations may be made to Double Wheel Ranch Foundation, Box 766, Haslet, Texas 76052.

Dick was born Nov. 9, 1946, in Fort Worth to Dolores and Richard Wheeler. He loved hunting and traveling, especially with Mark and Ty. Dick lived his life to the fullest. He had a passion for a cure for kidney cancer; his was not to fund research, but to help the people who have this horrible disease. Dick was preceded in death by one son, Mark Crown.

Survivors: Love of his life and best friend, Sheila Wheeler; son, Scott Wheeler and wife, Carol; brother, T.W. Terry and wife, Bonnie; sister, Rhonda Wilkenson; and his grandsons, who were the light of his life, Mark and Ty Wheeler.

Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram on March 22, 2011; Social Security Death Index; findagrave.com

Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA

Tanda Rae Whittington (1946-2018)

Tanda Rae Whittington departed this life and entered eternity on November 20. Tanda was born August 26, 1946 in Fort Worth and lived in the area for most of her 72 years. She was preceded in death by her mother Margie Sue Whittington and her father Robert W 'Bob' Whittington, and is survived by her brother Buddy Whittington, his spouse Cathy and their children Robert and Chelsea Whittington. Tanda was a 1964 graduate of Richland High School and attended Tarrant County College and The University Of Texas at Arlington, and was an 18 year employee of General Dynamics, Lockheed and Elbit. Memorial Service will be held at Alpine Funeral Home, 2300 North Sylvania Ave. Fort Worth TX 76111 on Saturday, December 1 at 2pm. The family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to all that have cared for Tanda during her illness over the years.

From the Star-Telegram and alpinefuneralsandcremations.com

Larry Earl Williams (1946-2023)

Larry Earl Williams passed away peacefully on November 3, 2023.

A son of the late Charles Williams and Genievive (Doyle) Williams was born on September 16, 1946, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Upon completion of his Ph.D. in Sociology in 1976, at Brigham Young University, Dr. Williams was hired as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Midwestern State University (MSU). He moved on up through the ranks at MSU being promoted to Associate Professor and receiving Tenure in 1981, and achieved promotion to Full Professor in 1986. Upon his arrival at MSU, he established a reputation as a rigorous teacher, yet caring and supportive of all his many students. He was widely known for his humor and creativity, not only in the classroom, but with his colleagues in the department and across the campus.

 One of his favorite classes that he developed was Applied Sociology, which was required of all Sociology majors. Dr. Williams was always concerned with the ability of students to do well in their chosen fields and also to be well prepared for the challenges of life in general. Students to this day will recount the impact of that class on their lives and have kept their required journals for reference. Also, during this time at MSU, Dr. Williams was an active publisher in professional journals and made many presentations at professional meetings. He also held membership in numerous professional organizations and was an active participant in several community organizations. He was particularly proud of his work with Hospice of Wichita Falls, which was very much a part of the Death and Dying class he taught at MSU.

One of Dr. Williams' greatest accomplishments, and one for which he was the proudest and for which he is widely known and remembered, was his development of MSU's Study Abroad Program. This journey began in 1985, when he was first informed about a study abroad program in London offered through another university. He was intrigued by the possibilities for MSU, and in 1986, he began MSU's participation in this study abroad program in London with one class of six students. By 1989, MSU was the top participating school in this consortium. In 2004, Dr. Williams established MSU's own study abroad program apart from the original consortium. From that point on, Dr. Williams brought on several other universities as participants and developed study abroad opportunities not only in London but in France, Spain and Mexico. Dr Williams fought hard, particularly during some tough budget years, to keep the program affordable and to provide scholarships for student participants. By the time of his retirement from MSU in 2015, more than 1,000 students had participated in the Study Abroad Program, along with 75 faculty members from MSU and from MSU's consortium schools. In the summer of 2022, Dr. Williams was honored at a reception in London recognizing his outstanding leadership in developing, supporting and sustaining MSU's Study Abroad Program. In attendance were current and former student participants, faculty who taught in the program, as well as those interested in becoming a part of this program. Further, upon his retirement in 2015, Dr. Williams was awarded Emeritus Status by Midwestern State University's Board of Regents in recognition of service to the MSU community.

Larry was loved by many, but if one thing was certain, he loved his family with all his heart. Not only was he a family man, he was also known for his constant kind heartedness towards others, jokes that never seemed to get old, as well as his great sense of generosity and compassion. He enjoyed playing golf with his friends, spending time with family and loved to travel the world.

Larry always gave the best insight. Anything you wanted to talk about, he would always actively listen with genuine interest. You could always count on Larry to lend an ear and his favorite past time was "chatting up" everyone he met.

Along with his parents he was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Williams.

He is survived by his loving wife, Gay Williams; son, Jason Axe and wife Belinda; his "best buddy boy" and grandson Braden J. Axe; and fur babies Sophie and Cinnamon.

A celebration of life will be held at a later time to be announced.

Donations can be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls.

Lunn Colonial Funeral Home

WichitaFalls, Texas

Gloria Jean (Wise) Barnhart (1946-2019) 

Gloria Jean (Wise) Barnhart was born on 24 Oct 1946 and passed away February 15, 2019.  Her parents were Orville Eugene Wise and Alice (Tinney) Wise.  She had one brother, Kenneth Monroe Wise, who was born in 1950 and passed away in 1967.

Gloria was married to Frank Anthony Barnhart in 1973, and their marriage lasted 45 years, until his sudden and unexpected death in 2018.  They were long-time residents of Nort Richland Hills.

Gloria passed away in 2019, during the year following her husband’s death.

Gloria and Frank are buried in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville, TX.  

This information is provided by Lucas Funeral Home in Keller, Texas, where both of their final arrangements were made, and by the website for Bluebonnet Hills.

Gloria and her husband are survived by their two sons, Kenneth Monroe Barnhart and Paul Anthony Barnhart.

David Wesley Wright (1946-2017) 

David Wesley was born on August 3, 1946 in Durant, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Basil E. Paxton and Lucille (Price) Wright. David passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.  David was a resident of Abilene, Texas, at the time of his passing.

David was a successful attorney in the Dallas area for many years: Assistant attorney City of Dallas and later a sole practitioner. He relocated to Abilene following the death of his wife, Cathy Sue, in 2007.

His final arrangements were handled by the North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane, Dallas, TX 75234. 

David was listed in the Who’s Who In American Law, 1979 edition.

His death was recorded in the U.S. Obituary Collection.