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Rebecca Reid Porter
Rebecca Reid Porter, 84, loving wife, mother, educator and community volunteer died Thursday, Aug. 16, in Denton.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at the First United Methodist Church of Pilot Point. The visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at Huff/Slay Funeral Home in Pilot Point. Burial will be in Pilot Point Community Center.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Pilot Point, P.O. Box 492, Pilot Point 76258 or the Pilot Point Community Cemetery, P.O. Box 65, Pilot Point 76258.
Rebecca Anne Reid Porter was born Jan. 23, 1917, in Pilot Point to James Madison and Anna May Cox Reid. She graduated from Pilot Point High School in 1934 and Texas Woman's University in 1938. She did graduate work at Texas Woman's University, George Peabody College and Scarrett College in Nashville, Tenn. Upon graduation from TWU she taught high school in Rising Star, Shamrock and Highland Park, Dallas.
On June 4, 1943, she married Thomas W. Porter of Pilot Point. She then taught in the Fort Worth ISD and in the Galveston ISD. After six years as a high school English teacher and 17 years as an elementary school teacher, she retired with her husband to her home and birthplace in Pilot Point.
She was valedictorian of her high school class, and an honor graduate of Texas Woman's University and a member of Alpha Delta Kappa. She was an organizing member and secretary of the Pilot Point Cemetery Association, the Pilot Point Library Board, a member of the DAR, member of Colonial Dames XVII Century, Nineteenth Century Club, organizer and president of the United Methodist Church of Pilot Point and an avid genealogist and historian. She taught an adult Sunday school class at the First United Methodist Church of Pilot Point for 15 years. In 1989 she and her husband received the Distinguished Citizen Award from the Pilot Point Chamber of Commerce.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas W. Porter Sr.; son, Dr. Thomas W. Porter Jr. and daughter-in-law, Izola C. Porter of Wellesley, Mass.; daughter, Dr. Rebecca Anne Milliken and son-in-law, Dr. Lee Millikin of Houston; and son, Dr. James R. Porter and daughter-in-law, Stephanie P. Porter of Arlington. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, Izola Porter Brown of Cambridge, Mass., Katherine Reid Porter of Boston, Mass., Charlotte Colony Porter and Edward Garrison Porter of Wellesley, Mass., James Vinson Derrick III of Houston, Thomas Scott Millikin of Houston, Jeff Alan Millikin of Houston, Daniel Shea Millikin of Houston, J. Reid Porter of San Antonio and Colin Pennington Porter of Arlington. Two great-grandchildren also survive her.
The family wishes to express gratitude for the loving care given by the nurses on the oncology floor of the Denton Regional Medical Center, Marsha Smith, Betty Knight, Mary Webb, Margaret Campbell, the staff of the Good Samaritan Village in Denton and the Vista Care Hospice nurses.
Vermell deYampert
Vermell deYampert (formerly Mrs. Cecil Davidson), age 80, who was a former resident of Dumas, Texas, and then Denton, Texas, passed away Aug. 14, 2001. She was born in Dodson, Texas in May of 1921 to J.A. and Ura Scott.
She was a member of Singing Oaks Church of Christ and the African Violet Society. Vermell was a retired teacher who taught at Persidio, Texas.
She is survived by her son, Roger Davidson and his wife Beth; a daughter, Celia Donnelly and her husband Jim. She was preceded in death by her youngest daughter, Ardena. She is survived by grandchildren Sarah Marie and Thomas Lawrence Topham; Jennifer, Terri and Michael Donnelly; and Roger Scott Davidson Jr. Also her great-grandchildren, Arthur Gant, Phelan Kell and Sara Rene Davidson.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 17, 2001, at Singing Oaks Church of Christ, Denton, Texas. Family Funeral Care of Mesquite is in charge of arrangements.
Opal I. Earp
Floydada - Opal Irene Earp of Floydada, Texas, passed from her earthly body to her heavenly home on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001, Lockney General Hospital. On Aug. 24, Opal would have been 87 years old.
Opal was born in Haskel County, Texas, to Jesse and Tempe Moore. She grew up surrounded by a host of family and friends, completing her school work at Cliff School near Knox City, Texas. She married Joseph Perry Earp on Dec. 7, 1930. He preceded Opal in death in May, 1984.
Opal is survived by her four children and their mates - Wesley and Wynelle Earp of Denton; Jo and Jack Boggs of Yuma, Colo.; Molly and Bill Stringer of Floydada; and James and Mary Earp of Denton. She is also survived by two sisters, Dot Ferguson of Amarillo and Pauline Myers of Knox City. She as predeceased by her sister, Jerene Cypert of Knox City. Opal is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Joye Crane, Jeanie Bragg, Darryl Earp, Robbie Core, Rhonda Baze, Christy Newberry, Melody Roberts, Steve Stringer, David Earp and Rachel Earp. In addition, Opal is survived by nine great-grandchildren with two more on the way! She is also survived by a loving surrounding family of cousins, nieces, nephews, and many close friends. She was a loving and lovely lady all of her life and even in her twilight years was much loved herself by many many people.
The hallmark of Opal's life was not a career or professional recognition - but in life she was the ultimate family person - loving her family and praying for them fervently until the day her home in heaven was ready. She was a believer in Jesus Christ in the most saintly way and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Floydada. She and her husband Joe spent many years of their life ministering in various ways at the Gillespie Baptist Church in Knox County.
In her later years Opal was able to fulfill her dream to travel. She was able with the help of her family to travel from coast to coast and border to border. She savored her most recent travel - she had been able to go to the 50th Earp reunion where she was the 'matriarch,' just 10 days before her death.
By her testimony, Opal left this life without any regrets or unfinished business. There was not a single broken relationship in her life. Her slate was truly clean.
Services for Opal will be held at the First Baptist Church of Floydada at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, with a graveside service at 4 p.m. at the Knox City Cemetery where she will be buried. Moore Rose White Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Her memorial services will be conducted by her family, and her grandsons and grandsons-in-law will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to the building fund of the First Baptist Church of Floydada or the Christian ministry of your choice. Opal's family extends to her many friends their gratitude for their gracious care and concern. Her family joins Opal in declaring that there is absolutely VICTORY IN JESUS!
Charles Watkins
Charles Stinnett Watkins, 54, of Denton died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001, at Denton Regional Medical Center.
He was born Jan. 15, 1947, in Camden, Ark., to Randall and Alpha Wanda (Stinnett) Watkins.
Mr. Watkins served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietname War. He attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Texas Southern University. He was employed by the city of Denton as the director of solid waste.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, in the chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors, with visitation immediately following. A graveside service will be at 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Survivors include one son, Jon Watkins of Denton; one stepson, Stephen Moore of Austin; his mother and stepfather, Alpha Stinnett Hunter and Doyle Hunter of Chidester, Ark.; one brother, Edgar "Buddy" Watkins of Houston; and two former wives, Judy Watkins and Janet French, both of Denton.
Charles Bray
Ponder - Charles Thomas "Chuck" Bray, 68, of Ponder died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2001, at his home.
He was born April 24, 1933, in Bruce, Miss. On Feb. 26, 1992, he married Joyce Dailey in Dallas.
Mr. Bray was retired from Dalfort Aviation where he was an aircraft maintenance supervisor. He was currently employed by the Ponder I.S.D. He was a member of the American Paint Horse Association.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ponder and was active in the church choir.
The service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, at the First Baptist Church in Ponder. The Rev. Kim Broadstreet will officiate. Burial will be on Tuesday in the Sherman Memorial Park in Jonesboro, Ga.
The family will be at DeBerry Funeral Directors in Denton from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Saturday, Aug. 18, for visitation.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Ponder or the American Heart Association.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Bray of Ponder; three daughters, Judy Bagwell of Morrow, Ga., and Haley Bray and Rachel Harris, both of Ponder; three sons, Timothy and Steven Bray, both of Atlanta, Ga., and Robert Harris of Wichita, Kan.; two brothers, Carl Loschinskie of Belleville, Mich., and Melvin Bray of Atlanta, Ga.; and seven grandchildren.
Alma Cherry
Sanger - Alma Callie Cherry, 99, of Sanger died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2001, at Care Inn of Sanger.
She was born July 4, 1902 in Parvin, to Jesse Board and Nannie Belle Rue Cherry.
Ms. Cherry was a self-employed beautician.
The service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Saturday, Aug. 18, at the chapel of Coker Funeral Home in Sanger. Burial will be in Sanger Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Cherry-Wilson Sanger High School Scholarship Fund, c/o GNB, P.O. Box 129, Sanger, Texas 76266
She is survived by one sister, Theda W. Wilson of Fort Worth. Her three brothers, Peter Ray Cherry, Lockett Adair Cherry and Ted Cherry, and one sister, Jesse Bell Barentine, are deceased.
William Insall
William Paul Insall, 38, of Denton died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2001 at his residence.
He was born Oct. 16, 1962, in Eastland to Bobby Gene and Tuleta Verle (Moseley) Insall. On October 10, 1981, he married Jennifer Eden in Rendon. Mr. Insall was a self-employed painter.
He was a member of the Calvary United Pentecostal Church in Denton.
The service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, at the Calvary United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Phillip Hudson will officiate. DeBerry Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Eden Insall of Denton; one son, Derek Anthony Insall of Denton; one daughter, Amy Lynn Insall of Denton; and his parents, Bobby Gene and Tuleta Verle Insall of Denton.
Truitt Bishop Sr.
Sanger - Truitt Dallas Bishop Sr., 79, of Sanger died Friday, Aug. 17, 2001, at the Care Inn of Sanger.
He was born July 29, 1922.
Mr. Bishop was a veteran and a self-employed electrician.
The service will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, in Valley View Cemetery. Coker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two sons, Truitt Dallas Bishop Jr. of Oglesby and Garry Bishop of Scottsdale, Ariz.; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Barbara Crocker
Krum - Barbara Helen Crocker, 62, of Krum died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2001, at Care Inn Nursing Center in Sanger.
She was born Jan. 6, 1939, in Denton, to William Ross and Audrey Lee (White) Milam. On March 28, 1956, she married Elmer H. Crocker in Denton. He died October 25, 2000.
Mrs. Crocker was a truck driver and a homemaker.
The service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at Jackson Cemetery in Krum. The Rev. Kara Stalcup will officiate.
Pallbearers will be grandchildren.
The family will be at Mulkey-Mason/Jack Schitz & Son Funeral Home from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20 for visitation.
Survivors include three daughters, Willie Mae Crocker of Krum, Barbara Oreda Halpain of Sherman and Jannie Malinda Carroll of Hiwasse, Ark.; her mother, Audrey Milam of Hiwasse, Ark.; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Mildred McMurtry
Justin - Mildred Ann McMurtry, 81, of Justin died Friday, Aug. 10, 2001, at Denton Regional Medical Center.
She was born May 5, 1920, in Dalton, Ga., to George and Georgia (Crow) Vinyard.
Mrs. McMurtry was a retired homemaker.
The service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, at The Assembly of God Church in Justin. The Rev. Paul Blankship will officiate. Goen-Hudgens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, Darwin McMurtry; one daughter, Sue Foster; one brother, Irvin Vinyard of Dalton, Ga.; two sisters, Pat Vinyard and Georgia Vinyard, both of Dalton, Ga.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Michael Hooten
Longview - Michael R. Hooten, 51, of Longview died Friday, Aug. 17, 2001, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 13, 1950, in Denton. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, and was the recipient of the Silver Star and a Purple Heart. He was a graduate of East Texas Baptist University.
Mr. Hooten was a self-employed contractor in East Texas for 20 years.
He was a lay minister at Oak Haven Recovery Center, and was a member of the Mobberly Baptist Church.
A service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, in the chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. Brian Finwick will officiate. Burial will be in Memory Park, Longview.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the funeral home.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Hooten; two daughters, Beth Hooten and Tara Hooten, both of Longview; two sons, Jon Michael and Joshua Hooten, both of Longview; his parents, J.R. Hooten of Denton and Jo Ann Patterson of Woodlawn; two sisters, Paula Whitfield of Jefferson and Jeanene Simmons of Marshall; three stepsisters, Leslie Lee, Jenny McKenzie and Julie Patterson; and one stepbrother, Chris McKenzie.
Opal Johnson
Marshall - Opal Mae Carter Johnson, 86, of Marshall, former longtime resident of Flower Mound, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, in Marshall.
She was born July 18, 1915, to Ira J. and Laura B. Carter, in Flower Mound.
Mrs. Johnson was a member of Southlake Baptist Church.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, at Flower Mound Cemetery.
The family will be at Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home of Lewisville from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, for visitation.
Survivors include one son, Robert Stephens of Krum; one daughter, Melody Johnson of Marshall; one brother, Arthur Carter of Hewitt; two sisters, Arlie Simmons of Winnsboro and Hazel Boyd of Lake Dallas; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Ruby Kirby
Sanger - Ruby Kirby of Sanger died today, Monday, Aug. 20, 2001, at Cross Timbers Nursing Center in Flower Mound.
Coker Funeral Home in Sanger.
Maurice Mcadow
Maurice Mcadow, 96, of Denton died today, Monday, Aug. 20, 2001, at Denton Good Samaritan Village.
Mulkey-Mason, Jack Schmitz and Son Funeral Home.
Margaret McFarling
Margaret E. McFarling, 88, of Denton died today, Monday, Aug. 20, 2001, at Lake Forest Good Samaritan Village.
with Mulkey-Mason, Jack Schmitz and Son Funeral Home.
