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Willie Curtis Mitchell Jr.
FORT WORTH -- Willie Curtis Mitchell Jr., 59, a distribution supervisor, died Monday, June 16, 1997, at a local hospital.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday at Fellowship Baptist Church, 956 E. Jefferson. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Willie Mitchell Jr. was born Aug. 16, 1937, in Martinsville, Va. He was also a retired Army veteran.
Survivors: Wife of 30 years, Gloria Mitchell; son, Edmond Mitchell; daughter, Shawnequa Mitchell; parent, Charity M. Kendricks of Bridgeport, Conn., and stepfather, Willie; sisters, Artis Mitchell White and Patricia Mitchell Walton, both of Roselle, N.J., and Chauncey Mitchell Mebane of Margate, Fla.; two uncles; two aunts; and nephews and nieces.
Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors
4000 Miller Ave., 531-8666
Frankie L. Duncan Murray
FORT WORTH -- Frankie L. Duncan Murray, 81, a homemaker, died Tuesday, June 17, 1997, at a local hospital.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday at Providence Baptist Church, 5500 Rickenbacker Place. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Family hour: 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Frankie Murray was born March 16, 1916, in La Grange, Texas. She was a committed servant at Providence Baptist Church.
Her other son, Arthur, had preceded her in death.
Survivors: Husband, Frank Murray; son, Richard Murray; brother, Chestine Duncan of Dallas; sister, Arnetha McKenzie of La Grange; and numerous grandchildren.
Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors
4000 Miller Ave., 531-8666
Terri Lynn Northcutt
LAKE WORTH -- Terri Lynn Northcutt, 39, a beautician, died Thursday, June 12, 1997, in Lake Worth.
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Wednesday in Skyvue Cemetery.
Terri Northcutt was born July 25, 1957, in Fort Worth.
Shannon North Funeral Chapel
111 W. Northside Drive, 624-2191
Loren Paul O'Grady
MARTINS MILLS -- Loren Paul O'Grady, 81, a gasoline transport truck driver for Phillips 66 for more than 30 years, died Sunday, June 15, 1997, in Athens, Texas.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. Burial: Haven of Memories Memorial Park of Canton. Visitation: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Loren Paul O'Grady was born May 11, 1916, in Elston, Iowa.
Eubank Funeral Home
Canton, (903) 567-4111
Charles L. Owen
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Charles L. "Charlie" Owen, 75, a prominent local commercial and industrial developer and co-founder of Gearhart-Owen Industries, died Sunday, June 15, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Richland Hills Church of Christ. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth.
Memorials: Fort Worth Christian School.
Charles L. "Charlie" Owen was born March 6, 1922, in Fort Worth. He grew up and lived on the south side of Fort Worth until 1963, when he moved to the old Smithfield area of North Richland Hills. He graduated from TCU in 1951 with a degree in business.
In 1974, he began developing industrial parks and office buildings. His company was one of the largest commercial and industrial developers in the North Richland, Haltom City and North Arlington areas in the 1970s and early '80s. Among his many projects were Spring Lake, North Richland Industrial Park, Stadium Place, The Atrium, Brown Trail Commons, Oak Grove Park and numerous other retail centers, office complexes and industrial developments.
Charlie, along with his brother, Harrold Owen, and Marvin Gearhart, was a founder of Gearhart-Owen Industries Inc. Starting with only four employees in 1955, Gearhart-Owen grew to more than 8,000 employees worldwide by the early '80s. Its revenues grew from $145,000 in its first year to $345,000,000, to make it the second-largest wireline service company in the world.
Mr. Owen served under Audie Murphy during World War II in the 3rd Infantry Division. Charlie received many medals, including two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star and all company citations awarded Murphy's outfit. He was recently involved in helping Audie Murphy's son collect information for the Audie Murphy Research Foundation and was on hand for the dedication of the Audie Murphy Memorial Highway in Greenville, Texas.
Charlie was a tireless worker and devoted a great deal of time to the communities in which he lived and worked. He was a longtime member of Richland Hills Church of Christ, where he was a former deacon, was serving as the head of the Real Estate Ministry and served on numerous committees over the years. Most recently he was involved with the Covenant Group of the church, helping to develop and operate Meadowlakes Retirement Center.
He was a former North Richland Hills city councilman and served on the Planning and Zoning Commission until his death. He was a member of the Downtown Rotary Club for more than 30 years. For 35 years he has been a driving force and supporter of Fort Worth Christian School, where he served as a member of the board of trustees for 18 years, six of which he was chairman. He was instrumental in expanding the campus to its present 40-acre facility, which currently inspires 725 students, prekindergarten through 12th grade. He was the honorary chairman of the current "Securing the Future" fund-raising campaign for the school.
Charlie was a past president of the Safety Council of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, a past vice president of Haltom Richland Chamber of Commerce, former chairman and life member of Northeast Tarrant County Chamber of Commerce, former director of Huguley Memorial Health Center, former director and benefactor of York College, benefactor of Oklahoma Christian College, a member of the Longhorn Council of the Boy Scouts of America and a member of the South Area Council Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce.
Charlie will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Survivors: His wife, Linda of North Richland Hills; children, Judy Davis of Long Beach, Wash., Donna Huber of Fort Worth, Kathy Michener of Colleyville, Suzan Jenkins of Fort Worth, Charles L. Owen II of North Richland Hills and Michele Kelley of Diablo, Calif.; stepchildren, Lynne Whiting of Colleyville and Timothy Allen of North Richland Hills; grandchildren, Chris May, Greg May, Jennifer Nolan, Allison Larsen, Heather Moore, Dirk Michener, Joey Price, Lee Owen III, Jayci Jenkins, Landon Norwood, Ryan Huber, Keely Owen, Donna Jo Michener, Eric Michener, Brett Allen, Jade Jenkins, Jessica Whiting, Jori Jenkins, Brooke Allen, Taylor Kelley and Jett Jenkins; brothers and sisters, Jessie Mae Tomlinson of Stephenville, Harrold D. Owen of Fort Worth, LaDell Young of Arlington, Geneva Berg of Fort Worth and Joe Owen of Magnolia, Ark.; and seven great-grandchildren.
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
Colleyville, 281-8751
Ralph Eugene Owens
COLLEYVILLE -- Ralph Eugene Owens, 63, a transportation executive, died Tuesday, June 17, 1997, in Bedford.
Graveside service: 3 p.m. Wednesday in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville. Visitation: 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Ralph Eugene Owens was born July 5, 1933, in Waxahachie.
Survivors: Wife, Pearlie Owens of Colleyville; children, Doug, Connie, Colton, Perri and Vicki; sister, Pat Coates; seven grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Shelley and Kim; son-in-law, David; two nieces; and one nephew.
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
Colleyville, 281-8751
Kort John Peters
ARLINGTON -- Kort John Peters, 50, a management consultant, died Monday, June 16, 1997, in Arlington.
Funeral: private family service.
Memorials: in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to AWARE Foundation Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 152091, Arlington, Texas 76015-9993.
Survivors: Wife, Lisann Peters; son, Kort John Peters Jr.; daughter, Christina Joy Peters; and sister, Linda Peters Doty.
Moore Funeral Home-Bowen Chapel
4216 S. Bowen Road, 468-8111
Zoe Elaine Teel Petersen
FORT WORTH -- Zoe Elaine Teel Petersen, our loving mother, passed away Monday, June 16, 1997, after a lengthy illness.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at Central Christian Church, 3205 Hamilton at the corner of N. Bailey, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Graveside service: in Greenwood Cemetery following the funeral.
Pallbearers: Raymond L. Armstrong, Robert E. Millington DDS, George H. Millington Jr. Scott Teel Millington, Larry Howard and Jim Harris.
Honorary pallbearers: Bill O'Quin, Ed Holleman, Linville W. Rogers, Wayne Silverman, Bert Honea and Tommy Mays.
Memorials: because of her love of animals, the family requests memorials be made to the Humane Society of North Texas, 1840 East Lancaster, Fort Worth, Texas 76103 or a charity of choice.
Zoe Elaine Teel Petersen was born July 15, 1924, to the late S. Scott and Zoe Elaine Teel. She was a lifelong resident of Fort Worth and graduated as valedictorian from Arlington Heights High School in 1941. She attended Monticello College in St. Louis, Mo.
In 1989, after 30 years of service, Zoe Elaine retired from Prudential Insurance Co. as assistant office manager.
She was an active member of Central Christian Church. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, Junior League of Fort Worth, Jewel Charity Ball, Roundelay Dance Club, River Crest Country Club and the National Secretaries Association. During World War II she was a Red Cross Volunteer.
Her infectious laugh, endearing smile and giving ways will be missed by all.
"A special thanks to Renaissance Park for their special care of our mother."
Survivors: Daughter, Sualice Petersen Armstrong and her husband, Raymond L. Armstrong, of Fort Worth; son, Scott Teel Petersen and his wife, Billie Ann Petersen, of Midland; two grandsons, Scott Teel Petersen Jr. and Grant Robbins Petersen of Midland; sister, Anseth Teel Millington of Woodside, Calif; two nieces, Elaine Millington Van Grinsven and Anseth Millington Peak; and three nephews, Robert E. Millington DDS, George H. Millington Jr. and Scott Teel Millington.
Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
Belle Quattlebaum
COVINGTON -- Belle Quattlebaum, 63, a retired salesperson for Main St. Jewelers, Zales and Royal Jewelers, died Monday, June 16, 1997, at home.
Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home. Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery in Cleburne.
Belle Quattlebaum was born Aug. 21, 1933, in Tahoka. Memorials: American Cancer Society and Vitas Hospice, 2129 Highway 377 East, Granbury, Texas 76049.
Survivors: Husband, Clint C. Quattlebaum of Covington; son, Ricky Quattlebaum of Almagordo, N.M.; daughters, Sherry Reyna of Covington and June Young of Godley; brothers, R.C. Stanley of Burleson, Horton Stanley of Joshua, Joe Don Stanley of Rio Vista and Jimmy Stanley of Cleburne; sisters, Jessie Gent of Cleburne and Patsy Dixon of Cleburne; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield
Cleburne, (817) 558-2322
Travis Eugene Ross
DECATUR -- Travis Eugene Ross, 59, a forklift operator with Imperial Fabrication, died Sunday, June 15, 1997, at a Denton hospital.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Baptist Church.
Travis Eugene Ross was born July 16, 1937, in Decatur. He was a member of St. John Baptist Church and was an Army veteran.
Survivors: Sons, Eric Ross and Eugene Dunlap, both of Gainesville, Harry Williams of Gainesville and Gaylord Dunlap of Dallas; daughters, Rachel Dunlap of Denton, Christina Dunlap and Maria Timmons, both of Tyler, and Nietta Abney of Gainesville; and four grandchildren.
Coker Funeral Home
Decatur, (940) 627-5959
Bee Beth Rowe
FORT WORTH -- Bee Beth Rowe, 60, a bookkeeper, died Monday, June 16, 1997, at a nursing home.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Thursday at Guardian Funeral Home.
Bee Beth Rowe was born Dec. 13, 1936, in Fort Worth.
Survivors: Daughters, Leslie Dwortz and Lee Knight, both of Fort Worth, and Lisa Rozell of Benbrook; and five grandchildren.
Guardian Cremation Society
5704 James Ave., 293-8477
Michael Thomas Ryan
FORT WORTH -- Michael Thomas Ryan, 80, a retired construction worker, died Monday, June 16, 1997, at a local hospital.
Memorial service: 10 a.m. Thursday at Oakhurst Methodist Church Chapel.
Michael Thomas Ryan was born Dec. 2, 1916, in New York City.
Survivors: Son, Michael Ryan Jr. of Fort Worth; daughter, Ann Veronica Ryan Tyska of East Northport, N.Y.; sister, Ann Orsinni of Northport, N.Y.; nine grandchildren; and 18 great- grandchildren.
Guardian Cremation Society
5704 James Ave., 293-8477
