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Mertie J. Moncrief
SAGINAW -- Mertie J. Moncrief, 84, a homemaker, died Saturday, July 5, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lakeside Church of God. Graveside service: 4 p.m. Tuesday. Old Dublin Cemetery in Erath County. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Biggers Funeral Home.
Mertie Moncrief was born May 21, 1913, in Erath County.
She had lived in the Fort Worth area since 1962. She composed a number of spiritual songs and sang on Christian radio programs in earlier years. She was affiliated with Gospel Assembly and Lakeside Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. W. Ambers Moncrief in December of 1959 and four brothers.
Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law, Rendal Ray and Wilma C. Moncrief of Dublin; daughter an son-in-law, Doris Sue and Guy Nichols of Saginaw; sisters, Juanita Weathers of Laurel, Miss., Vera Morris of Big Spring; grandchildren, Joe Marciante Jr., Jewelana Sue Thomas, Marvin Moncrief, Randy Moncrief; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Biggers Funeral Home
7139 Jacksboro Highway, 237-3341
Mary Louise Mummert
DALLAS -- Mary Louise Mummert, 86, a retired executive secretary, beloved wife, mother and friend, died Tuesday, June 24, 1997, in Dallas.
Memorial service: 3 p.m. Saturday at All Saints Episcopal Church, 5001 Crestline Road in Fort Worth.
Memorials: Edna Gladney Fund, 2300 Hemphill, Fort Worth, Texas 76110.
Mary Louise Mummert was born Oct. 26, 1910, in Fort Worth. She was a longtime member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Worth.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 47 years, Harry B. Mummert Jr.
Survivors: Daughter, Michele Mummert; and sisters-in-law, Mrs. Mary Alice Bohle of Santa Fe, N.M., and Mrs. Dolores Preston of Lake Forest, Ill.
Gary Newby
AUSTIN -- Gary Newby, 45, owner of Lakeline Interior Designs, died Thursday, July 3, 1997, in Austin.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Beck Funeral Home in Austin. Visitation: after the service at the funeral home.
Gary Newby was born Dec. 8, 1952, in Fort Worth.
He was a graduate of Burleson High School and had won many business awards. He was an avid sailor.
Mr. Newby was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. "Red" Newby, who was with the `Star-Telegram 36 years.
Survivors: Wife of 27 years, Yo Newby of Austin; son, Chris Newby of Austin; daughter, Heather Newby of Austin; mother, Ann Newby Allen of Granbury; sisters and brothers-in-law, Cindy Peterson and her husband, Greg Peterson, of Burleson and Cathy Hill and her husband, Lynn Hill, of Fort Worth; in- laws, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Riddle of Morgan; and nieces, nephews and a host of friends and business associates .
Beck Funeral Home
Austin, (512) 244-3772
Woodrow Lee Parris
FORT WORTH -- Woodrow Lee Parris, 81, a retired 35-year aircraft assembler for General Dynamics, died Saturday, July 5, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: Noon Monday at Laurel Land Funeral Home. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park.
Mr. Parris was born March 30, 1916, in Winnsboro.
He was a member of Julian Feild, a Mason, and 32 degree Scottish Rite, and a Shriner.
He retired from Genral Dynamics after 35 years of service in 1981.
Survivors: Wife, Mary Alice Parris of Crowley; sons, Jeff Parris of White Settlement, James Parris, of Dennis, Maxie Cardoza of Fort Worth; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth
7100 Crowley Road, (817) 293-1350
C.C. (Neal) Pedigo Jr.
CLIFTON -- C.C. (Neal) Pedigo Jr., 66, a retired structural engineer for Ling Temco Vought, died Friday, July 4, 1997, in Waco.
Funeral:2 p.m. Tuesday at Lake Whitney Baptist Church at Lake Whitney. Burial: Clifton Memorial Park.
Mr. Pedigo was born Oct. 23, 1930, in San Antonio.
Survivors: Wife, Joyce Pedigo of Clifton; sons, Cornelius Pedigo III of Flagstaff, Ariz., and Rusty Pedigo of Fort Worth; daughters, Donna Hogness of Arlington and Lucretia Pedigo of Mansfield; and seven grandchildren.
Clifton Funeral Home
Clifton, (254) 675-8611
Harry Lea Penalver
BOWIE -- Harry Lea Penalver, 68, a homemaker, died Friday, July 4, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Coker Funeral Home. Burial: Bethel Cemetery in Wise County.
Harry Lea Penalver was born Aug. 28, 1928, in Decatur.
She was a member of Pentecostal Church of God, in Bowie.
Survivors: Son, Odas Lee Walker of Fort Worth; daughters, Willa Dawson, Helen Rutherford, both of Decatur; Leona Tyler of Brenham; brothers, Robert Hale of Decatur, Fred Hale of El Paso; seven grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren.
Coker Funeral Home
Decatur, (940) 627-5959
Kenneth Pratt
PINE VALLEY -- Kenneth Pratt, 59, died Friday, July 4, 1997, in Paris, Texas.
Funeral:2 p.m. Sunday at Harvey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. Burial: Rockhill Cemetery.
Officiant: Bro. Jim Crittenden.
Kenneth Pratt was born Dec. 11, 1937 in Paris, to Robert Pratt and Nora Eubanks.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Louis Pratt.
Survivors: Wife, Beverly Pratt of Pine Valley; daughter, Cindy Denise Rush of Richmond; son, Robert W. Pratt of Aubrey; brother, Bobby Gene Pratt of Paris, Texas; sister, Betty Tom Ford of Fort Worth; and six grandchildren.
Sam B. Harvey Funeral Home
Mount Vernon (903) 537-2232
Vera Simmons Pyle
WATAUGA -- Vera Simmons Pyle, 92, a retail buyer for Leonard's, Tandy and Dillards, died Friday, July 4, 1997, at a Bedford hospital.
Funeral:10 a.m. Monday at Saint Luke United Methodist Church in Haltom City. Burial: Flower Mound Cemetery. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst.
Vera Simmons Pyle was born Oct. 10, 1904, in Flower Mound. She was a member of Saint Luke United Methodist Church. She was a past member of Holder Chapter of Keller, ABWA, and a past member of Wesleyan Women of Overton Park United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Pyle, in 1995.
Survivors: Niece and husband, Wanda Jo and Curtis Moore of Bridgeport; great-niece, Rhonda Brown of Port Aransas; great-nephews, Rodney Moore of Houston, Randy Moore of Port Aransas; and dear friends, Bob and Jean Runge.
Lucas Funeral Home
Hurst, 284-7271
Movelda E. Rhine
DENTON -- Movelda E. Rhine, 81, a retired teacher, died Thursday, July 3, 1997, in Denton.
Funeral:was 4 p.m. Saturday at Goen-Hudgens Funeral Home. Burial: Roselawn Memorial Park.
Movelda E. Rhine was born Dec. 23, 1915, in Decatur. She was a graduate of Decatur Junior College, the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University. She was a member of Delta Pi Epsilon at UNT and a life member of the Ex-student Association, both at North Texas and Texas Woman's University. She was a member of the Pearl Street Church of Christ. She was also a member of Iota Iota Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma, Elective Student Department of Denton Woman's Shakespeare Club and the Denton area Retired Teachers Association. She taught 38 years.
Survivors: Cousin, Mildred Wiest of Fort Worth.
Goen-Hudgens Funeral Home
Denton, (940) 387-6171
Mabel J. Ricketts
AMARILLO -- Mabel J. Ricketts, 88, a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, died Friday, July 4, 1997, in Amarillo.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 10 a.m. until service time.
Memorials: First United Methodist Church in Hurst.
Mabel Ricketts was born March 28, 1909, in Big Hills.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hurst and also the Eastern Star in Hurst.
She was preceded in death by husband, Milton R. Ricketts Sr., son, Milton R. Ricketts Jr., and grandson, Milton R. Ricketts III.
Survivors: Daughters, Ellen Wilson and husband, Grady of Amarillo, Wanda Ricketts of Amarillo; daughter-in-law, Bernadine Ricketts of Lorena; grandchildren, John Wilson III of Amarillo, Kevin Wilson of Oklahoma City, Okla., Linda Blake, Melissa Prater, Diane Ricketts, all of Amarillo; Lisa Anderson of Mesquite; and nine great-grandchildren.
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
Colleyville, 281-8751
Tim Scott
FORT WORTH -- Tim Scott, 76, who retired from building maintenance, died Thursday, July 3, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Tim Scott was born July 7, 1920, in Bowie County.
He was a long time member of Cherry Lane Baptist Church and Corina Drive Baptist Church. He was a decorated World War II veteran who received the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat. He retired from Carswell AFB and was a member of DAV.
Survivors: Son, Jack W. Scott of Joshua; daughter, Pat Meeker of Fort Worth; sister, Loraine Cox of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Tim Scott, Tara Scott, Sherry Hogg, Rena' Austin and Rusty Russell; and great-grandchildren, Brandon and Riley Hogg.
Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
Dorothy R. C. Sharratt
FORT WORTH -- Dorothy Robbins Cossaboon Sharratt, 77, a cashier for Montgomery Ward, died Saturday, July 5, 1997, at home after battling cancer for 20 years.
Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Monday at All Saints Episcopal Church. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Dorothy Sharratt was born June 1, 1920, in Pennsgrove, N.J. She was a cheerleader and valedictorian at Cape May High School in Cape May, N.J.. After graduation, Dorothy became the youngest City Treasurer of Cape May.
During World War II and in only three months, Dot met and married her husband of 51 years, William H. Sharratt, and bore six children. The family moved permanently to Fort Worth in 1956.
Dot was a pretty, selfless woman who always smiled. Anyone that met Dot never forgot her kind ways. With endless energy, Dot loved to cook, plant flowers and loved her children through the years. Until the time of our mom's death, she never quit smiling and telling us thank you for our efforts to comfort her. Her family and friends will miss her forever.
She was preceded in death by husband, William H. "Bill" Sharratt.
Survivors: Sons, William H. Sharratt III and wife, Roberta, of Arlington and their children, Teri and Stacy, Donald Sharratt and Katrina of Willow Park and their children, Olivia, Jessica and Nicole, James Sharratt and wife, Kristi, of Willow Park and their children, Spencer, Briana and Tori; daughters, Carol Brice and husband, Joe, of Denver, Colo. and their children, Bob and Chris, Marylou Morris and husband, Michael, of Fort Worth and their children, Eric, Candace, Haley and Jenny; brother, Bertram Cossaboon of Cape May, N.J.; sister, Beatrice Stubbs of Cape May, N.J.; great-grandchildren, Gary, Caden and Ben; and her faithful companion, Joey.
Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
