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Azielee Seydler
ARLINGTON -- Azielee Seydler, 87, a homemaker, died Thursday, June 12, 1997, at a local nursing home.
Graveside service: 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park.
Azielee Seydler was born Aug. 16, 1909, in Purvis.
Survivors: Son, Charley Seydler and his wife, Donna, of South Padre Island; sisters, Rosa Hobbs of Albuquerque and Voncille Coker of Big Spring; grandsons, David Seydler of Hurst, Steven Seydler of South Padre Island and Kevin Seydler of Dallas; and three great- grandchildren.
Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel
7301 E. Lancaster Ave., 451-3333
Oland Carl Sloan
BENBROOK -- Oland Carl "O.C." Sloan, 84, a retired General Dynamics employee, died Thursday, June 12, 1997, in Benbrook.
Graveside service: 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel.
Oland Carl "O.C." Sloan was born May 1, 1913, in Kaufman. He was a member of Ridglea Masonic Lodge, Chapter and Council.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Cecil M. Sloan.
Survivors: Sons and daughters-in- law, Riley and Frances Sloan of Granbury and Grover and Louise Sloan of Fort Worth; daughter, Shirley Rawlins of Granbury; brother, Orville Sloan of Harlingen; adopted son and daughter, Tommy and Clara Morton of Mesquite; 10 wonderful grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and loving friends.
Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel
7301 E. Lancaster Ave., 451-3333
Benny Bob Stone
FORT WORTH -- Benny Bob "Big Ben" Stone, 62, a retired pawnbroker, died Wednesday, June 11, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his sons and grandsons.
Memorials: American Cancer Society.
Benny Bob "Big Ben" Stone was born July 5, 1934, in Bowie, but was raised in Fort Worth most of his life. Benny was owner and operator of Big Ben's Pawn Shop in Fort Worth for many years.
His kindness and generosity touched many people. He was a man of character and never met a person he didn't make friends with. He helped so many people in his life, all too numerous to mention. Benny loved life to the fullest and enjoyed his family so much and the many friends he shared with. His Christian heart touched all of us.
The family wishes to thank sincerely the doctors and staff of John Peter Smith Hospital and MICU for the devotion and care Benny received. Mrs. Stone extends a very special appreciation to Dr. Michael Casa Grande for his relentless and caring treatments for her husband.
Survivors: Bride of 25 years, Dollie Stone of Fort Worth; sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Shelly Dutton of Mansfield, Tracy and Sherry Rust of Bedford, Brett and Marie Rust of Fort Worth, Kevin and Debbie Rust of Arlington and David and Robbin Rust of North Richland Hills; daughters and son-in- law, Karen Godfrey of Joshua and Bethany and Billy Collins of Tacoma, Wash.; brothers, Tommy Porter of Fort Worth, Ed "Sonny Boy" Ellis of Grand Prairie, Gene Ellis of Haltom City and Wayne Ellis of Arlington; sister, Melva Jo Browning of Wichita, Kan.; nine grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends.
Mount Olivet Funeral Home
2301 N. Sylvania Ave., 831-0511
Raymond Louis Stuard
FORT WORTH -- Raymond Louis "Bob" Stuard, 68, died Thursday, June 12, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. Celene Welch, M.Div., will officiate. Graveside service: 3 p.m. Saturday in Norse Cemetery in Norse.
Bearers of Mr. Stuard's casket will be members of V.F.W. Post 2544.
Memorials: Trinity Lutheran Church.
Raymond Louis "Bob" Stuard was a retired senior field service engineer for scientific products. He was a member of the East Side Crime Watch Association and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Mr. Stuard served as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Ella Galle Stuard, and a brother, James.
Survivors: His wife, Dorothy Hovend Stuard of Fort Worth; sons, Brad Stuard of Corsicana and Brett Stuard and his wife, Tammy, of Fort Worth; grandsons, Jonathan, Aaron and Stephen Stuard; brothers, Lolly Stuard and his wife, Sherry, of Lake Worth and Ernie Stuard and his wife, Jean, of Burleson; sister, Dorothy Stuard Bradford and her husband, Robert, of Ranger; and several nieces and nephews.
Robertson Mueller Harper
1500 Eighth Ave., 924-4233
Virginia L. Thompson
BENBROOK -- Virginia Lockwood Thompson, 74, an office worker, died Thursday, June 12, 1997, in White Settlement.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pompton Lakes, N.J. Burial: Christ the King Cemetery in Franklin Lakes, N.J. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Thompson's Harveson & Cole.
Memorials: St. Francis Village or Pompton Lakes, N.J., First Aid Squad.
Virginia Lockwood Thompson was born Sept. 21, 1922, in Wanaque, N.J. She had resided in the Fort Worth area since 1988. She was a volunteer for more than 25 years with the Pompton Lakes First Aid Squad and also worked with Girl Scouts of America. She enjoyed living at St. Francis Village.
Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Thompson.
Survivors: Brothers, Richard Lockwood of Benbrook and Paul Lockwood of Pompton Lakes, N.J.; and nieces and nephews.
Thompson's Harveson & Cole
702 Eighth Ave., 336-0345
Nora Christy Walker
MINERAL WELLS -- Nora Christy Walker, 87, a homemaker, died Friday, June 13, 1997, at a local nursing home.
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Monday in Indian Creek Cemetery in Palo Pinto County.
Nora Christy Walker was born Dec. 23, 1909, in Apache, Okla. She was a member of Eleventh Avenue Church in Mineral Wells.
Survivors: Numerous nieces and nephews, including Jean Wilson, and husband, Paul, of Mineral Wells; close friend and caregiver, Kay Willmon and husband, Wayne Willmon, of Millsap; and numerous grand nieces and grand nephews.
Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner
Mineral Wells, (940) 325-4422
Kenneth Wayne White
JACKSBORO -- Kenneth Wayne White, 28, who worked in oilfield maintenance, died Tuesday, June 10, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Coker Funeral Home. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery in Jacksboro.
Kenneth Wayne White was born Oct. 29, 1968, in Olney.
Coker Funeral Home
Jacksboro, (940) 567-3778
Marie Allen
ARLINGTON -- Marie Allen, 69, a dental assistant, died Thursday, May 15, 1997, in Arlington.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Arlington. Burial: Midlothian Cemetery in Midlothian. Family visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Arlington Funeral Home.
Marie Allen was born Jan. 27, 1928, in Midlothian. She was a resident of Arlington since 1965 and a former resident of Waxahachie. She was a dental assistant for more than 25 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Arlington for 31 years.
Survivors: Husband, Richard H. Allen of Arlington; son, Mark Richard Allen and his wife, Jennifer, of Dallas; daughter, Debra Diane McWaters and her husband, Ed, of Arlington; sisters, Georgia Johnston of Arlington and Sara Oakley and her husband, Gilbert, of Garland; and granddaughter, Megan Elizabeth Allen.
Arlington Funeral Home
1221 E. Division, 548-1791
Mildred Bandor
FORT WORTH -- Mildred Bandor, 88, a retired insurance secretary for a real estate and insurance company, died Tuesday, May 13, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick Cathedral. Celebrant: the Rev. Dennis Smith. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Vigil: 4 p.m. Sunday at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home.
Pallbearers: members of the Sierra Club of Fort Worth. Honorary pallbearers: members of General Worth Assembly, 4th degree Knights of Columbus.
Mildred Bandor was born Oct. 10, 1908, in Taylor Springs, Ill.
She was the widow of Joseph P. Bandor, administrative consultant of the Public Housing Administration. He died in 1965. Mr. Bandor was a prominent layman in Fort Worth and the recipient of the Holy Trinity Medal of Honor, a knight commander of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and president and historian of the Sierra Club of Fort Worth. Mr. Bandor served as president of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Men and was a member of Msgr. Robert M. Nolan Council Knights of Columbus. He was also a past faithful navigator of General Worth General Assembly, 4th degree Knights of Columbus.
Mrs. Bandor was a member of St. Patrick Cathedral, past president of its Altar Society and a member of the Auxiliary of the Carmelites Court Louise, a member of Catholic Daughters of America and a lady of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.
Survivors: Nieces and nephews.
Thompson's Harveson & Cole
702 Eighth Ave., 336-0345
Charles Bertram Barker II
FORT WORTH -- Charles Bertram Barker II, 85, owner of a foundry and plastics business, died Friday, May 16, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Funeral:Noon Monday at First United Methodist Church. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Memorials: In Charles' honor: Search Ministries -- Attn: Bill Kraftson, 3200 Riverfront Drive, Fort Worth 76107.
Mr. Barker was born Feb. 15, 1912, in Pittsburg, Kan., and spent the last 30 years in the Metroplex. Charles attended First United Methodist Church in Fort Worth. He had the rare ability of meeting and talking with anyone. He never met a stranger. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, and friend. As a young man, Charles was the fastest runner in three states and was the recipient of several awards as a softball pitcher. An award plaque entitled "Keep the Dream Alive" was recently originated in his honor at All Saints Episcopal School, where he was well-known for his dedication to his grandson, Courtney Lindley's activities and to the athletic program. Each year, the name of a student of exceptional character, leadership, and athletic ability will be added to this plaque. Charles will be missed by family and friends, but will always hold a special place in our hearts. We will keep the dream alive, Charles.
Survivors: Wife of 63 years, Athanee Barker of Fort Worth; daughters, Dianne Cook of Dallas and Deborah Lindley and husband, Norman of Fort Worth; brothers, Lawrence Barker of Coffeyville, Kan., and John Wayne Barker of Cameron, Mo.; sister, Ruth Mease of Nowata; and grandchildren, Delisa Cook and Alexander Cook of Dallas, Mary Anne Cook of Montreal, Quebec, and Courtney Lindley of Fort Worth.
Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
Winnie Marshall Barton
JOSHUA -- Winnie Marshall Barton, 79, a retired real estate salesperson and rancher, died Thursday, May 15, 1997, in Burleson.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Martin's Funeral Home of Cleburne. Burial: Green Acres Memorial Park of Cleburne. Visitation: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Winnie Marshall Barton was born Aug. 26, 1917, in Turkey, Texas.
Survivors: Sons, James Barton of Joshua and Don Shimkus of Crowley; sister, Vesta Cooke of Joshua; and three grandchildren.
Martin's Funeral Home
Cleburne, (817) 558-3250
