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Warren C. Moore
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Warren C. Moore, 87, a retired barber, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997, in North Richland Hills.
Funeral: noon Friday at Laurel Land Chapel of the Chimes in Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park.
Memorials: Acton Baptist Church Building Fund, 3500 Fall Creek Highway, Granbury, Texas 76049.
Warren C. Moore was born May 5, 1910, in McNeil and had resided in the Fort Worth area for 55 years. Mr. Moore owned Moore's Barber Shop in south Fort Worth for 25 years. He was a member of Acton Baptist Church and Hemphill Heights Masonic Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Essie J. Moore, on Feb. 16, 1997, and his son, Larry M. Moore, in December 1996.
Survivors: Daughters, Dorothy J. Harris and her husband, Derold, of Fort Worth and Norma J. Overdorf and her husband, Joe, of North Richland Hills; granddaughters, Valerie Harris Fitzgerald of Corpus Christi and Selena Harris Priddy and her husband, Walter, of Longview; great-grandson, Blair Fitzgerald of Corpus Christi; three sisters, Marie Guy, Edith Segler and Evalena Coffey, all of Oklahoma City; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wants to offer their most sincere thanks to their cousins, the children of Berry and Jessie Moore. We will always remember their kindness and love and caring during this difficult time.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth
7100 Crowley Road, (817) 293-1350
Ryan Noah Moreland
FORT WORTH -- Ryan Noah Moreland, a newborn, died Monday, July 14, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital.
Graveside service: 9 a.m. Thursday in Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth.
Survivors: Parents, David Moreland and Jennifer Cunningham; grandparents, Rita Rowe, Robyn Henrich and Philip Cunningham; great-grandparents, Blossom Salzman, Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Noah and Charles E. Cunningham; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth
7100 Crowley Road, (817) 293-1350
Nobuku Paris
BURLESON -- Nobuku Paris, 65, a retired produce clerk, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital.
Funeral: 4 p.m. Saturday at Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson. Burial: Burleson Memorial Park. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Nobuku Paris was born July 9, 1932, in Numazu, Japan.
She had been a Burleson resident for 18 years and was with Bransom's Grocery for 14 years. She was a member of Burleson Bible Church and enjoyed gardening.
Survivors: Husband, Gary D. Paris of Burleson; brothers, Tosihiro Emoto and Akira Emoto, both of Japan; and sister, Kazuko Strawn of Lakeland, Fla.
Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson
Burleson, 295-5211
Carolyn Joyce Parsons
WILLOW PARK -- Carolyn Joyce Parsons, 48, died Wednesday, July 16, 1997, at her home.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at White's Funeral Home. The Rev. Buddy White will officiate. Burial: Memory Garden of the Valley Memorial Park in Weatherford. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Carolyn Joyce Parsons was born Sept. 2, 1948, in Deming, N.M.
The love of her life was her family, especially her grandchildren. Her hobbies were cooking and reading.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Joshua Parsons; her mother, Edith Bishop; and grandfather, Ollie Mode.
Survivors: Husband, James Parsons of Willow Park; sons, David Parsons of Willow Park, Jim Parsons of Fort Worth and Jerry Parsons and his wife, Alisa, of Brock; sisters, Linda and her husband, Tom Covington, of Fort Worth, Marilyn and her husband, Ray Marett, of Duncanville and Janie and her husband, Jeff Walters, of Weatherford; maternal grandmother, Amy Mode of Cameron; father, Arley Bishop of Weatherford; grandsons, Trevor Parsons of Fort Worth and Jarret Parsons of Brock; granddaughter, Tabitha Parsons of Fort Worth; and several nieces and nephews.
White's Funeral Home
Weatherford, (817) 596-4811
Reo Moffitt Payne
FORT WORTH -- Reo Moffitt Payne, 78, died Monday, July 14, 1997, at her home.
Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday at Greater Worth Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 2108 McKinley Ave. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Morris-Bates Mortuary.
Reo Moffitt Payne was born Dec. 12, 1918, in Emory and was a longtime Fort Worth resident. She retired from Agee Venetian Blind Co. after more than 20 years' service.
Mrs. Payne was a member of Greater Worth Hills Missionary Baptist Church, where she once served as an usher, choir member and a youth worker many years ago.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Guthrie Payne Sr., in 1942; two sons; and a daughter.
Survivors: Daughter, Alice Brown of Fort Worth; sisters, Annie Tusey, Mary Cannon, Charlesetta Carr and Ottie Daniels, all of Fort Worth; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; three sisters-in- law; a special friend, Bennie Sue Foster; and many friends.
Morris-Bates Mortuary
1700 Evans Ave., 926-6263
Joe Luis Perez
SAGINAW -- Joe Luis Perez, 23, a steel manufacturing laborer, died Saturday, July 12, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday at All Saints Catholic Church. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Rosary: 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Joe Perez was born Oct. 21, 1973, in Brownwood.
Survivors: Wife, Terrie Perez; daughters, Samantha Perez and Vanessa Perez; parents, Mary and Albert Jimenez; brothers, Angel Perez, Ricky Perez, Galen Perez and Micheal Perez; grandmother, Nora Garcia; mother and father- in-law, Gracie and Jose Vega; sisters-in- law, Liz Perez and Elizabeth Perez; nephews, Ricky Perez, Adam Perez, Phillip Perez and Alex Perez; and nieces, Erica Perez and Genieve Perez.
Alonzo Funeral Home
2301 Ephriham Ave., 740-9091
Melvin Shell
STEPHENVILLE -- Melvin Shell, 84, a retired businessman, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997, at a Stephenville hospital.
Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church. Burial: West End Cemetery.
Melvin Shell was born May 18, 1913, in Roby. He was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Survivors: Wife, Maurine; sons, Terry Shell of Granbury and John Shell of Stephenville; daughter, Marilyn Shell of Fort Worth; brother, Wilbur Shell of Gorman; sister, Elva Kirk of Brownwood; two grandsons, and an aunt, Jane Miller of Abilene.
Stephenville Funeral Home
Stephenville, (254) 965-3161
Barbara Jean Smith
FORT WORTH -- Barbara Jean Smith, 62, a program director for Ridglea Bowling Center for 25 years, died Saturday, July 12, 1997, at a local hospital.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at East St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 5300 Oak Grove West. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 7 to 8 p.m. at the church.
Barbara Jean Smith was born Feb. 18, 1935, in Kearns, Texas. She had lived in Fort Worth for over 61 years. She was a member of East St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Mission Society.
Survivors: Husband, Mr. O.C. Smith Jr. of Fort Worth; sons, Cedric Smith and Charles Smith, both of Fort Worth, Gilbert Smith of Mineral Wells and the Rev. Quinton Smith of Satellite Beach, Fla.; daughter, Gloria Denise Morris of Fort Worth; sisters, Betty J. Parker, Francis Parks, Jimmie Franklin and Paulette Richardson, all of Fort Worth; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Morris-Bates Mortuary
1700 Evans Ave., 926-6263
Geraldine B. Solomon
WEATHERFORD -- Geraldine Brummett Solomon, 72, a homemaker, died Monday, July 14, 1997, in Round Rock.
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Saturday in Cundiff Cemetery in Jack County.
Geraldine Brummett Solomon was born June 17, 1925, in Glen Rose.
Coker Funeral Home
Jacksboro, (940) 567-3778
Velda Lynn Stapp
COMANCHE -- Velda Lynn Stapp, 43, a laundry assistant, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997, at a hospital.
Funeral: 3 p.m. Thursday at Comanche Funeral Home. Burial: Pendergrass Cemetery in Sidney.
Memorials: American Cancer Society.
Velda Stapp was born July 31, 1953, in Comanche. She was a member of United Pentecostal Church in Comanche.
She was preceded in death by her father, J.W. Hurt, on Jan. 1, 1996.
Survivors: Husband, Michael Stapp of Comanche; son, David M. Stapp; mother, Velma D. Hurt; brothers, Billy R. Byrum, J.W. Hurt Jr. and Robert Hurt; sisters, Jean Walker, Martha Dobyns, Ann Wright, Wanda Burns and Linda Shifflett; and several nieces and nephews.
Comanche Funeral Home
Comanche, (915) 356-2531
Robert L. Thomas Sr.
WATAUGA -- Robert L. "Bob" Thomas Sr., 75, who was self-employed in the construction business, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997, at home.
Funeral: 9:30 a.m. Friday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Friday in Petrolia Cemetery. Visitation: 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Robert L. "Bob" Thomas Sr. was born Nov. 30, 1921, in Falls County.
He was a member of Bursey Road Senior Center and an avid bridge player.
Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his first wife of 51 years, Mary "Babe" Thomas, on Nov. 5, 1992.
Survivors: Wife, Ann Barger Thomas of Watauga; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Gladys Thomas, both of San Antonio; daughter and son-in-law, Linda Jo and Bobby Goodman, both of Irving; son and daughter-in-law, James and Jo Ellen Thomas, both of Haltom City; daughter and fiance, Carolyn Hill and Jerry Ziegler Sr., both of Haltom City; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Bruce Griffith, both of Millsap; stepson and daughter-in-law, Ray and Cindy Barger Jr., both of Hagerstown, Md.; stepson and daughter-in-law, David and Rachel Barger of Richardson; sister, Opal Jo Edge of Archer City; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Marvin Kruschke, both of Odessa; brothers and sisters-in-law, Doug and Sylvia Thomas, both of Holliday, and J.L and Jenny Thomas, both of Breckenridge; 25 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.
Mount Olivet Funeral Home
2301 N. Sylvania Ave., 831-0511
Lizzie Corder Vandiver
FORT WORTH -- Lizzie Corder Vandiver, 84, a seamstress for Williamson- Dickey who retired in 1975, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997, at a local hospital.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at Brown, Owens and Brumley Funeral Home. Graveside service: 1 p.m. Saturday in Jayton Cemetery.
Lizzie Vandiver was born Sept. 18, 1912, in Kent County. She was a member of University Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Letha Faye Hohenberger, in March, 1997.
Survivors: Sons, Walter Vandiver of Fort Worth, Charles Vandiver of Aledo and Gene Vandiver of Austin; daughters, Bessie Osborn of Pecos and Mary Carlotta Wier of Fort Worth; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Brown, Owens & Brumley
425 S. Henderson St., 335-4557
