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Alta Lorene Wright
PILOT POINT -- Alta Lorene Wright, 76, a nurses aide, died Friday, May 2, 1997, at a Denton Medical center.
Funeral:2 p.m. Monday at Goen- Hudgens Funeral Home. Burial: Belew Cemetery in Aubrey. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials: Diabetes Foundation.
Alta Lorene Wright was born June 29, 1920, in Wapanucka, Okla. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Aubrey.
Survivors: Husband, Thomas A. Wright of Pilot Point; four sons, Walter Lloyd of Pilot Point, Jerry Don of Aubrey, Paul Holley of Denton, and Larry Gene of Wichita Falls; four daughters, Darlene Phillips of Aubrey, Irene McCarson of Colleyville, Shirley Cannon of Emory, and Brenda Kirby of Pilot Point; brothers, Lloyd Foster and James "Bud" Foster, both of Gainesville; sisters, Gladys Parker of Whitesboro, and Billie Joe Haugh of Arlington; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Goen-Hudgens Funeral Home
Denton, (817) 387-6171
John Nicklas Tipping Jr.
MANSFIELD -- John Nicklas Tipping Jr., 53, vice president of KMC Insurance Co., died Friday, May 2, 1997, in Sabine Parish, La.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday at St. Jude Catholic Church, Mansfield. Burial: Private. Wake: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Blessing Funeral Home.
John Tipping was born Oct. 24, 1953, in Crafton, Pa. He married Marcia Ann Elliott in Gainesville, Fla., June 12, 1967. He was a member of Phi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity.
Survivors: Wife, Marcia Ann Tipping of Mansfield; sons, John Anthony Tipping of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Bradley Elliott Tipping of Arlington; and two sisters.
Blessing Funeral Home
Mansfield, 473-1555
Georgia Augusta Whitlock
DESDEMONA -- Georgia Augusta Whitlock, 83, a retired sewing factory machine operator died Saturday, May 3, 1997, at an Abilene hospital.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at Higginbotham Chapel in Gorman. Burial: Alameda Cemetery. Visitation: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Georgia Whitlock was born Aug. 3, 1913, in Scurry County.
Higginbotham Funeral Home
Gorman, (817) 734-2272
Jerry Garrett Woodard
EULESS -- Jerry Garrett Woodard, 46, a bowling youth director, died Thursday, May 1, 1997, in Bedford.
Funeral: Was Saturday at Moore Funeral Home. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens.
Jerry Woodard was born June 22, 1950, in Knox City, Texas. The joy of her life was her granddaughter, Dani, her "little angel." Jerry lived for her kids, "Jerry's Kids" as they were called. She devoted many countless hours to the youth bowlers in the Fort Worth/Dallas area. She worked for the past eight years at three area bowling centers, Showplace Lanes, Bronco Bowl and Hurst Bowl.
She volunteered with many organizations and committees devoted to kids. Most recently, she served as president of the Fort Worth Yaba, and she belonged to the Fort Worth Coaches Association and HEB Adopt-A-School. She will be missed by many. Jerry gave of her heart, from her heart and she has given all of her heart. We love you Jerry.
Survivors: Husband of 20 years, Gary "Woody" Woodard of Euless; son, Gary "Woody" Woodard Jr. of Euless; daughter, Lorie Woodard Turnao and her husband, Jimmy, of Fort Worth; parents, Alton and Loretta Garrett of Abilene; brother, Alton Garrett Jr. and his wife, Rene, of Arlington; sisters, Gail Box and her husband, Gary, of Bedford, Ramona Brown and her husband, Robert, of Decatur, and Rhena Friend of Euless; granddaughter, Dani Woodard of Fort Worth; parents-in-law, A.C. and Kerry Woodard of Grand Prairie; three brothers-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Moore Funeral Home
1219 N. Davis Drive, 275-2711
Michael C. Absher
FORT WORTH -- Michael C. Absher, 51, a car salesman for Texas Motors, died Friday, May 2, 1997, in a Weatherford hospital.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at White's Funeral Home in Azle. Burial: Azleland Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, and 8 a.m. until service time Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Michael Absher was born Jan. 24, 1946, in Fort Worth. He grew up in White Settlement and attended Brewer High School, where he played in the band. In 1968, he graduated from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. After working for a number of years as an accountant for International Harvester, he joined the staff at Texas Motors. He and his wife, Carol, were members of Aledo United Methodist Church. Michael became a friend to everyone who met him.
Survivors: Wife, Carol Absher of Fort Worth; son, Michael Todd Absher of Fort Worth; daughter and son-in-law, Karen Michelle and Waylon D. Kaufman of Fort Worth; mother, Edna Oleta Absher of Azle; and sisters, Sharon Ruth Moshier, and sister and husband, Jerri and Eddie R. Hajek, both of Azle.
White's Funeral Home
Azle, 444-3211
James Harold Akin
HUBBARD -- James Harold Akin, 64, retired from General Dynamics, died Saturday, May 3, 1997, at home.
Funeral:2 p.m. Tuesday at Wade Funeral Home. Burial: Fairview Cemetery in Hubbard. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wade's Chapel. Rev. Rick Woodall of the First Baptist Church in Hubbard and Rev. Ronnie Beams of the First Baptist Church in Benbrook will officiate.
Pallbearers: Chris Akin, David Cason, Ed Edwards, Mitchell Fickey, Bradley Matthys and Rick Walsh. Honorary Pallbearers: Jack Dillard, Mel Edwards, Jimmie Johansen, Dwain Neal, Joe Vaughn and P.R. Wisdom.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the First Baptist Church of Hubbard or charity of choice.
James Harold Akin was born Nov. 3, 1932, in Princeton to Mart and Ava Jackson Akin. He later moved to Fort Worth where he made life-long friends playing baseball. He was All-State second baseman in 1950 when Arlington Heights High School of Fort Worth went off to State Play-offs.
James graduated from Arlington Heights and Texas Christian University with a BBA in management and married Patsy Lawler on June 2, 1951. He had 40 years of service with General Dynamics before retiring in December of 1992 and during his tenure held various positions including Manager of the Consortium Program in the United States, Belgium, Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands, Director of the Turkey Joint Venture Project Office and General Manager of Maquiladora Palnt in Chihuahua, Mexico. James was an ordained deacon and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Benbrook for 35 years. Shortly after building his retirement home on the acreage he purchased in 1975, James and his wife, Pat, joined the First Baptist Church of Hubbard.
Survivors:Wife, Patsy Lawler Akin of Hubbard; sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Sue Akin of Evergreen, Colo., and Rick and Donna Akin of San Angelo; daughter and son-in-law, Angie and Jose Cuevas of Lubbock; six grandchildren, Chris, Aaron, Jamie, Ryon, Katie and Matthew; and brother and sister-in- law, Merle and Hazel Akin of Alvarado.
Wade Funeral Home
Hubbard, (817) 576-2531
Sudie Mae Barnhart
BRIDGEPORT -- Sudie Mae Barnhart, 90 a homemaker, died Saturday, May 3, 1997, in a Witchita Falls hospital.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Morrison Funeral Home. Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery in Graham.
Sudie Mae Barnhart was born Jan. 24, 1907, in near Athens, Texas.
Morrison Funeral Home
Graham, (817) 549-2121
Terry Don Burris
FORT WORTH -- Terry Don Burris, 31, a security guard, died Friday, May 2, 1997, at a hospital.
Memorial Service: Was Sunday at New Way Baptist Church.
Terry Don Burris was born July 29, 1965, in Salinas, Calif.
Survivors: Mother, Mary Reece of Fort Worth; brothers, David Holt of Fort Worth, Bruce Holt of Okarche, Okla. and Roger Burris of California; and sister, Denise Hannah of Fort Worth.
Guardian Cremation Society
5704 James Ave., 293-8477
Hobert W. Caughron
MORGAN -- Hobert W. Caughron, 80, a retired heavy equipment operator for Santa Fe Railroad for 33 years, died Sunday, May 4, 1997, in a Clifton hospital.
Funeral: 4 p.m. Tuesday at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Burial: Morgan Cemetery.
Memorials: Morgan First Baptist Church in Morgan, Texas. 76671.
Hobert W. Caughron was born June 25, 1916, in Hill County.
Lawson Funeral Home
Meridian, (817) 435-2792
L.O. Davis
WHITE SETTLEMENT -- L.O. "Jake" Davis, 77, a cement finisher and rancher, died Friday, May 2, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home. Burial: Emerald Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
L.O. Davis was born Oct. 5, 1919, in Mills County. He was a member of Cement Masons Union 549. He had been a resident of White Settlement since 1955.
Survivors: Wife, Thena Beth Davis of Fort Worth; sons, J.B. Davis of Fort Worth and Charles Ray Davis of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughters, Theresa Casbeer and husband, Glen, of Rendon and Barbara Porter and husband, Walter, of Burleson. sister, Christene Hall of Lyford; eight grandchildren; three step- grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren.
Emerald Hills Funeral Home
500 Sublett Road, 572-1681
Ben L. Dollins
FORT WORTH -- Ben L. Dollins, 80, a retired jewelry salesman, died Saturday, May 3, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial: Rose Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Rev. James Sciarratt and Rev. Ron Harris will officiate.
Memorials: American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or East Meadows Baptist Church.
Ben Dollins was born Oct. 31, 1916 in Fort Worth. He was a member of East Meadows Baptist Church and its Gideon Sunday school class. He was also a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by wife, Mary Dollins.
Survivors: Daughter, Barbara Maxwell and husband, Wallie, of Fort Worth; son, Hubert Dollins and wife, Kathy, of Stephenville; grandchildren, Shelley Brawley and husband, David, Carrey Dollins, Kim Wimberley and husband, Rodney, and Karyn Grimes, and husband, Eddie; great-granchildren, Will Grimes, Sarah Wimberley, Bryson Brawley and Drew Grimes; sister, Dorothy Smythe of Fort Worth;and several nephews and nieces.
Thompson's Harveson & Cole
702 Eighth Ave., 336-0345
Kevin William Dooley
BEDFORD -- Kevin William Dooley, 28, an electronic field serviceman, died Sunday, May 4, 1997, at home in Bedford.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God. Burial: Blubonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Kevin William Dooley was born Dec. 2, 1968,in Arlington Heights, Ill. He was valedictorian at ITT Technical Institute.
Survivors: Parents, Dan and Sandra Dooley of Bedford; brothers, Daniel Dooley and Brian Dooley, both of Bedford; grandparents, Walter and Loretta Timm of Granbury.
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
Colleyville, 281-8751
Louis Europe
FORT WORTH -- Louis "Sandman" Europe, 41, a cement finisher, died Saturday, May 3, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel. Burial: Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park.
Louis Europe was born June 27, 1955, in Waco.
He was preceded in death by mother, Ninfa Rodriquez Flores and brother, Ralph D. Rodriquez.
Survivors: Wife, Glenedith Europe; sons, Louis Jr. and Angelo; daughter, Angela; stepchildren, Tony Mitchell, Steve Mitchell, Diane Mitchell and Marilyn Carter; nine grandchildren and step- grandchildren; three step-great- grandchildren; father, Leopoldo Flores; sisters, Margaret Chavez and Lesa E. Hernandez; brothers, Johnny D. Rodriquez, Roy D. Rodriquez, Paul D. Rodriquez, Mike D. Rodriquez, Andrew D. Rodriquez, Rudy D. Rodriquez, Joe D. Rodriquez, and Edward D. Rodriquez; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel
7301 E. Lancaster Ave., 451-3333
