Honoring Your Loved Ones

Obituaries

Benjamin Franklin Burrows

Benjamin Franklin Burrows

Nov 13, 2003

Benjamin Franklin Burrows, 89, of Weatherford, a retired carpenter, died Thursday, November 13, 2003 at a Weatherford nursing facility.Benjamin Franklin Burrows was born May 8, 1914 in Bridgeport, Texas to Ira I. and Molly Coleman Burrows. He was a Mason and Shriner. Mr. Burrows was preceded in death by his wife, Marie; daughter, Betty Taylor; and grandson, Lester Taylor.Mr. Burrows...

Warren Roberts

Warren Roberts

Nov 13, 2003

FORT WORTH -- Warren Roberts, 63, a pharmacist, died Thursday, November 13, 2003 in Fort Worth. Funeral: 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 17 at White's Azle Chapel. Burial: Orr Cemetery in Okla. Mr. Roberts was a long time resident of North Texas. He was a pharmacist for Eckard Drugs for 30 years. He honorably served his country as an Army Medic...

Paul David Blair

Paul David Blair

Nov 12, 2003

Paul D. Blair, 50, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2003 in Springtown.Graveside Services: 3:00 pm, Saturday at Cottondale Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 pm, Friday at White's Funeral Home Springtown. Paul Blair was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was also a BaptistSurvivors: Daughter, Elizabeth Lowry; son, Edgar Blair, both of Alvarado; sister, Nancy Hampton; brothers, Gary Blair and Sammy Dorsett; and six...

Carol Jean Epps

Carol Jean Epps

Nov 12, 2003

FORT WORTH -- Carol Jean Epps, 70, a homemaker, died Wednesday, November 12, 2003 in Fort Worth. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at White's Azle Chapel. Burial: Goshen Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at White's Azle Funeral Home. Mrs. Epps was born January 25, 1933 in Poolville. She was active in gardening, Code Blue, and church activities. She had...

Carl N. Curtis

Carl N. Curtis

Nov 8, 2003

Carl N. Curtis, 67, a beloved father and grandfather, died Saturday, November 8, 2003.In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorials to the Presbyterian Night Shelter, P.O. Box 2645, Fort Worth, TX 76113.Mr. Curtis was preceded in death by son, Dusty Curtis.Survivors include loving companion, Jessie Horton; son, Craig Curtis; daughters, Sumer and husband, J. Searcy, Faith Curtis; grandchildren,...

Robert Clinton Carter

Robert Clinton Carter

Nov 8, 2003

Robert Clinton Carter, 85, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, in an Azle hospital. Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at White's Azle Chapel. Burial: Azleland Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at White's Funeral Home. Robert Clinton Carter was born May 6, 1918, in Parsons, Kan., to Jonahs and Emma Gann Carter. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War...

Barbara Way Retzack

Barbara Way Retzack

Nov 7, 2003

Barbara Way Retzack, 62, a homemaker, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, in Fort Worth. Funeral: 3 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Azle. Visitation: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the funeral home. Survivors: Husband, Gary Retzack; mother, Maurine Way; children, Elizabeth Shipp, Lillie Shipp, Steve Shipp, Gary Retzack and Joseph Retzack; brother, Lee Roy Way; 10 grandchildren; and...

W. Z. Lord

W. Z. Lord

Nov 2, 2003

Rev. W.Z. Lord, 83, died Sunday, November 2, 2003 at a Fort Worth nursing facility. William Z. Lord was born in Crowville, LA February 8, 1920 to Walter Smith and Lena Beaube Lord. He had been an ordained Church of God minister since 1955. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.Survivors include wife of 63 years, Mildred...

Alice Marie Ballard

Alice Marie Ballard

Nov 1, 2003

POOLVILLE -- Alice Marie Ballard, 87, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, in a local nursing facility. Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at Gibtown Baptist Church. Burial: Gibtown Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at White's Funeral Home. Mrs. Ballard was born in Shackleford County and was a longtime resident of the Poolville area. She was a member of Gibtown Baptist...

Claude R. Starnes

Claude R. Starnes

Oct 31, 2003

Clalude R. Starnes, 93, passed away Friday, October 31, 2003, in Springtown. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Cottondale. Burial: Joy Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Monday at White's Funeral Home. Mr. Starnes was born January 2, 1910 in Bonham. He had been a resident of Wise Couny for 50 years. Mr. Starnes spent his life as a...

James Howard Robertson

James Howard Robertson

Oct 31, 2003

Kaci Leigh Noble, 2, our little princess, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2003 in Paradise.Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at White's Springtown Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Cottondale Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Sunday at White's Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kaci's name to State National Bank, 150 Industrial, Azle, TX 76020.Kaci Noble was born Feb....

Maudy Lee Chadwell

Maudy Lee Chadwell

Oct 30, 2003

Maudy Lee Chadwell, 86, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2003 in Azle.Funeral: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday at Hilltop Family Church in Springtown. Burial: Springtown Cemetery. Visitation: 7-9 p.m. Monday at White's Funeral Home. Maudy Chadwell was born January 1, 1917 in View, Texas. She had lived in the Springtown area since 1951. Maudy retired from Chadwell and Son Gas Company, established...

Kaci Leigh Noble

Kaci Leigh Noble

Oct 30, 2003

Kaci Leigh Noble, 2, our little princess, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2003 in Paradise.Funeral: 2 p.m. Monday at White's Springtown Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Cottondale Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Sunday at White's Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kaci's name to State National Bank, 150 Industrial, Azle, TX 76020.Kaci Noble was born Feb....

Freddie Charles Portwood

Freddie Charles Portwood

Oct 29, 2003

Freddie Charles Portwood, 77, Passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at home in Springtown.Freddie Portwood was a life-long resident of Fort Worth and Springtown. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Dean.SURVIVORS: Brother, Billy Portwood and wife, Barbara of Springtown; and numerous cousins.

Lois Maddux Gilbert

Lois Maddux Gilbert

Oct 28, 2003

Lois Maddux Gilbert, 89, loving mother and grandmother, died Tuesday, October 28, 2003 in her Brock home. Lois was born July 3, 1914 in Parker County to LuLa Edith Grantham and James Marion Maddux. Lois graduated from Brock schools where she played basketball. She married Virgil A. Gilbert December 15, 1931. Lois was a life long resident of Brock and...

Joe W. Ross

Joe W. Ross

Oct 27, 2003

USAF Retired Lt. Colonel Joe W. Ross, 80, peacefully passed away at his Weatherford home Monday, October 27, 2003.Joe was born September 28, 1923 in Breckenridge, Texas. During his 30 year military career, he was a pilot in World War II, Korean, and Vietnam Wars. He was also an 18 year member of the Parker County Sheriff's Posse.Joe was preceded...

Cleburn Mills

Cleburn Mills

Oct 26, 2003

Cleburn Mills, 70, known as Clay to almost everyone, met Jesus, his Lord and Savior, in person this past Sunday morning, October 26, 2003, in Weatherford, Texas. Clay was a quintessential conservative, proud of his upbringing in Tomahawk, Kentucky, where he was born. He grew up in Akron, Ohio, was a member of the National Honor Society and Young Republicans...

Jess Lee O'Dell

Jess Lee O'Dell

Oct 26, 2003

Jess Lee O'Dell, 19, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 26, 2003 in Fort Worth.Funeral: 11 am, Friday, Oct. 31, at the Springtown High School football field. Burial: Springtown Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 pm, Thursday at White's Funeral Home in Springtown.Jess O'Dell was born October 17, 1984 to Billy and Julie O'Dell in Azle. He graduated from Springtown High...

Doyce L. Messimer

Doyce L. Messimer

Oct 25, 2003

WEATHERFORD -- Doyce L. "Jack" Messimer, 77, died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003, in a Fort Worth hospital. Funeral: 3 p.m. Monday at White's Chapel of Memories. Burial: East Greenwood Cemetery in Weatherford. Visitation: 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday at White's Weatherford funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, Jack suggested a donation to his favorite charity, Care, 151 Ellis St....

Edward J. Dugan

Edward J. Dugan

Oct 25, 2003

Edward J. Dugan, 92, died Saturday, October 25, 2003 at a Weatherford nursing homeEdward J. Dugan was born May 8, 1911 in Greeley, Nebraska to Edward T. and Frances Dolan Dugan. He honorably served in the United States Army during W.W. II, attaining the rank of Major. He retired to Weatherford in 1978. Survivors include brothers, John Dugan of Lima,...