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Manuel Munoz Jr.
FORT WORTH -- Manuel Munoz Jr., 39, a substitute teacher with the Fort Worth school district, was found dead Tuesday, May 27, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday at Cornerstone Community Center, 915 E. Peach St., Fort Worth.
Manuel Munoz Jr. was born Dec. 13, 1957, in Fort Worth. He graduated from East Texas State University.
Survivors: Mother, Mary Munoz of Fort Worth; brothers, Ruben Munoz and Robert Munoz, both of Fort Worth; sister, Sylvia Bermejo of Fort Worth; five nephews; and three nieces.
Baumgardner Funeral Home
3704 Highway 377 S., 731-8400
Marvin A. Naylor
BRECKENRIDGE -- Marvin A. Naylor, 94, retired from Brown-Naylor Oil Corp., died Thursday, May 29, 1997, at a Fort Worth nursing home.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Burial: Breckenridge Cemetery. Open visitation: at Morehart Mortuary until noon Saturday.
Memorials: St. Andrews Episcopal Church Organ Fund or Breckenridge Fine Arts Center.
Morehart Mortuary
Breckenridge, (817) 559-5421
Curtis Pittmon
ARLINGTON -- Curtis Pittmon, 67, a pastor, died Wednesday, May 21, 1997, at an Arlington hospital.
Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John Baptist Church in Grand Prairie. Eulogy: the Rev. Dr. B.L. McCormick. Officiant: the Rev. W.L.D. Campbell. Burial: Southland Memorial Cemetery in Grand Prairie.
The Rev. Curtis Pittmon was born Aug. 16, 1929. He was a pastor of Baptist, United Methodist and African Methodist Episcopal congregations during his 37 years in the ministry.
Survivors: He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Doyce E. Pittmon; two daughters; two stepsons; three stepdaughters; three brothers; three sisters; 30 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchil- dren; three nieces; two nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Washington Memorial Funeral Home
Dallas, (214) 747-5374
Lee Rhoades
GAINESVILLE -- Lee Rhoades, 60, a parks and recreation supervisor for the city of Gainesville, died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, at a local hospital.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday at Grand Avenue Baptist Church of Gainesville. Burial: Fairview Cemetery. Visitation: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Clement-Keel Funeral Home.
Memorials: Make a Wish Foundation of North Texas, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 333, Dallas, Texas 75244.
Lee Rhoades was born Aug. 24, 1936, in Burneyville, Okla.
Clement-Keel Funeral Home
Gainesville, (817) 665-4341
Ronald W. Scherzer Jr.
FORT WORTH -- Ronald Wayne Scherzer Jr., 45, a machnist for Mansco Corp., died Thursday, May 29, 1997, in For Worth.
Graveside service: 2 p.m. Saturday in Skyvue Memorial Gardens.
Ronald Wayne Scherzer Jr. was born July 15, 1951, in Dallas.
Survivors: Daughter, Kathy Scherzer of Carrollton; father and stepmother, Ronald Wayne Scherzer Sr. and Joann of Fort Worth; mother, Jacquline Parker of Euless; brothers, Gary Scherzer of Box Springs and Bruce Scherzer of Little Elm; sisters, Connie Stroud of Bonham, Judy Lacy of North Richland Hills, Teresa Scherzer of Bonham and Christine Lanzo of Hyannis, Mass.; grandmother, Margurite Becker of Fort Worth; stepbrothers, Danny Arnett of Lake Fork and James Arnett of Grand Prairie; and stepsister, Brenda Roberts of Hot Springs, Ark.
Baumgardner Funeral Home
3704 Highway 377 S., 731-8400
James G. Sparto
FORT WORTH -- James G. Sparto, 75, a farmer, died Friday, May 30, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Monday at Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios, 2022 Ross Ave., Fort Worth 76106. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 7 p.m. Sunday at Shannon North Funeral Chapel.
Memorials: Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios, 2020 N.W. 21st St.. Fort Worth 76106 or a charity of choice.
James G. Sparto was born July, 13, 1921, in Fort Worth to Gus and Angela Hajadria Sparto.
He graduated from Carter Riverside High School in 1939.
Mr. Sparto followed in his father's footsteps, farming with his family in north Fort Worth for his entire life.
He was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios and a longtime member of Riverside Lion's Club, where he served on the board of directors. He was also a board member of the Tarrant County Farm Bureau and the Feed and Grain Committee.
Survivors: Wife of 35 years, Bessie Sparto of Fort Worth; son, Dino James Sparto of Fort Worth; brother, Lee Sparto of Fort Worth; sisters, Stella Barakis, Penelope Sparto and Carnation Sparto, all of Fort Worth; niece, Ione Barakis Stavron of Fort Worth; nephew, Gus Barakis Jr. and his wife, Kathy, of Weatherford; and numerous great nieces, nephews and friends.
Shannon North Funeral Chapel
111 W. Northside Drive, 624-2191
Georgia F. Stevens
FORT WORTH -- Georgia F. Stevens, 86, a homemaker, died Saturday, May 24, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Memorial service: 3 p.m. Saturday at Bethesda Community Church.
Survivors: Son, Ronald R. Stevens of Aledo; daughter, Sheila Ross Thomas of Fort Worth; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth
7100 Crowley Road, 293-1350
Paula S. Talamantez
STEPHENVILLE -- Paula S. Talamantez, 45, a homemaker, died Thursday, May 29, 1997, in Stephenville.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Lacy Funeral Home. Burial: Gardens of Memory Cemetery.
Paula S. Talamantez was born March 22, 1952, in Crane. She married Louis Talamantez in 1968. She was a member of Bread of Life Ministries.
Survivors: Husband, Louis Talamantez of Stephenville; son, Michael Lewis Talamantez of Stephenville; daughters, Altena Renee Stroman of Dallas and Tressa Christine Talamantez of Stephenville; sister, Lois New of Stephenville; six grandchildren, including Amber Talamantez of Stephenville; and paternal grandmother, Altena Hancock of Stephenville.
Lacy Funeral Home
Stephenville, (817) 968-2102
Aline Thompson
FORT WORTH -- Aline Thompson, 73, a retired housekeeper, died Tuesday, May 27, 1997, at a local nursing home.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehova's Witnesses, 3417 Sydney St., Fort Worth.
Aline Thompson was born Jan. 17, 1924, in Coalgate, Okla.
She had been a Jehova's Witness member since 1971 and a proud auxiliary pioneer.
Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Thompson, in 1991.
Survivors: Daughters, Thelma Johnson and Lois Jackson; sister, Mary Henderson; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Williams Funeral Chapel
5224 Ramey Ave., 534-5781
Thelma Harden Williams
FORT WORTH -- Thelma Harden Williams, 75, a domestic technician, died Tuesday, May 27, 1997, at an Arlington hospital.
Funeral: noon Monday at Church of the Living God, 2301 Evans Avenue in Fort Worth. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors.
Thelma Williams was born Feb. 8, 1922, in Temple. She served as a mother of the church and missionary at Church of the Living God.
Survivors: Husband of 41 years, John Williams; daughters, Aubra Nell Lee, Robbie Nell Williams and Arnichica Williams; brothers, Marshall Harden, LaSalle Harden, Herman Harden, Roy Harden and Clay Harden Jr.; sisters, Betty Williams, Adele Clemons and Ann E. Perry; four grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.
Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors
4000 Miller Ave., 531-8666
L.C. Alexander Jr.
FORT WORTH -- L.C. Alexander Jr., 40, a mechanic, died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Corinth Baptist Church, 2704 Ennis Avenue. Burial: Skyvue Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors.
L.C. Alexander was born June 30, 1956, in Fort Worth.
Survivors: Son, Chris Jimerson; parents, L.C. Alexander, Sr. and stepmother, Minnie; brothers, Phil Alexander, Darrell Alexander and Michael King; sister, Jacqueline Young-Brown; stepsisters, Linda Adams and Marie Evans; grandson, Chris Jimerson, Jr.; and numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins.
Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors
4000 Miller Ave., 531-8666
Nina M. Baggett Bales
AZLE -- Nina Mildred Baggett Bales, 82, a retired teacher, died Thursday, May 29, 1997, at an Azle hospital.
Funeral:3 p.m. Monday at Ashcreek Baptist Church. Burial: Ashcreek Cemetery.
Nina Bales was born Sept. 6, 1914, in Holland, Texas. She graduated from C.I.A. (now Texas Woman's University) in Denton. Mrs. Bales taught school in Springtown and Azle more than 25 years before her retirement. She was a Past Matron of Azle Eastern Star, Chapter No. 899, of which she was a 49-year member; Past Noble Grand of Gibson Rebekah Lodge, No. 460 of Azle; a former member of Goodsams Travel Group; the Home Extension Club of Azle; and A.A.R.P. She was a member of Ashcreek Baptist Church more than 55 years, where she was a member of the Senior Citizen Golden Agers Sunday School Class and was church secretary for many years.
She was preceded in death by a great- granddaughter, Jennifer Christine McDonald.
Survivors: Husband of 61 years, R.D. Bales of Azle; sons and daughters-in- law, Gene Raymond and Leslie Bales of Fort Worth and Charles Edward and Mary Bales of Dayton, Ohio; daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley Ann and Ray Woods of St. Louis, Mo., and Jerry Kay and Billy Ludwick of North Richland Hills; 12 grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Ruth Baggett of Fort Worth.
Biggers Funeral Home
7139 Jacksboro Highway, 237-3341
Flora Buchanan Borders
FORT WORTH -- Flora Buchanan Borders, 83, a homemaker, died Friday, May 30, 1997, at her Fort Worth home.
Funeral:2 p.m. Monday at Thompson's Harveson & Cole. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Officiant: Rev. John Withers. Honorary pallbearers: Elmer Dixson, W.C. Dixson, Brice Evans, Don Green, Bob Loar, Frank Mills, Clyde Morris and Cliff Noonkester.
Memorials: Community Hospice or a charity of choice.
Flora Buchanan Borders was born July 18, 1913, in Sulphur Springs. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors: Husband of 63 years, Dave S. Borders of Fort Worth; daughters, Jan B. Simus and her husband, John O. of Fort Worth, and D'Anne B. Loffland and her husband, Tom R. of Fort Worth; and grandchildren, Genifer Green, Tom W. and Ann E. Loffland.
Thompson's Harveson & Cole
702 Eighth Ave., 336-0345
Kenneth L. "Bill" Coan
FORT WORTH -- Kenneth L. "Bill" Coan, 69, owner-operator of Kenneth's Auto Service for 43 years, died Sunday, May 25, 1997, at home.
Graveside service:10 a.m. Monday in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.
Mr. Coan was born Sept. 4, 1927, in De Leon.
Survivors: Daughter, Diana Dove Coan; grandsons, Alexzander Rye Coan and Nicholas vonAlan Coan; son-in-law, Charles Tate; son, Tim Cannon; former wife, Ginger Coan-McNamer; sister, Nelda Ruth Boyette; lots of cousins; and many, many friends.
Mount Olivet Funeral Home
2301 N. Sylvania Ave., 831-0511
