ARLENE JOHNSTON
1937-2000
Memorial services for Arlene "Honey" Johnston, 63, are scheduled at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 29 at the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church. Pastor Don Baker and Pastor Jerry Mayes will officiate. Mrs. Johnston died October 3, 2000, in Tijuana, Mexico while under treatment for ovarian cancer. She was born April 21, 1937, in Tonasket, Washington. Mrs. Johnston worked for 15 years at the Joshua Medical Center for Dr. Harold Frank. She was her husband's support system while he was employed for 35 years for the Seventh-day Adventist Denomination in Idaho, Oregon, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas and Washington. She was her girl's and grandson's greatest cheerleader. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband of 45 years, Roy Lee Johnston; daughters, Vikki Goff of Cleburne and Shana Donica and husband, Matt, of Palmer; three grandsons, Tyler and Trever Goff and Colton Donica; aunt, Flossie Carr of Cave Junction, Oregon; nephews, Frank Carr, Jr., of Nigeria, South Africa and John Carr of Fort Carson, Colorado; several cousins, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law.

S. B. ALEXANDER
1907-2000
Funeral services for S.B. (Byron) Alexander, 93, of Keene were held Friday, October 20 at Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church. Pastor John Griswell and Pastor Don Baker officiated. Burial was at Keene Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Robby Mullen, Marty Mullen, Jere Putnam, Thomas Bunch, Danny Roberts and David Sinclair. Honorary pallbearers were William Alexander, Fred Alexander, Harold Lindsey, Cato Mullen, David Smith and Ben Putnam. Mr. Alexander died Tuesday, October 17, 2000, in Keene. He was a water well driller. He was born March 3, 1907, in Smith Bend, Texas to Fred W. and Mattie Viola Burgamy Alexander. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for over 75 years. He taught Sabbath School Class for many years. He was in the water well drilling business for over 60 years. Mr. Alexander married Henrietta Stoner on December 25, 1931, in Keene. She preceded him in death in 1965. He married Christine (Lambeth) Johnson in Keene in June of 1967. She preceded him in death on July 6, 1993. He is survived by his daughter, Beverly Bracken of Dallas; step-daughter, Verona Mullen of Cleburne; brothers, William "Buck" Alexander of Keene and Fred Alexander of Keene; sister, Flora Lindsey of Keene; and two grandchildren. Martin's Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements.

BOBBY L. MC MILLEN SR.
Funeral services for Bobby L. McMillen, Sr., 70, of Crowley were held Saturday, October 21 at Laurel Land of Fort Worth Memorial Chapel. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth. Mr. McMillen died Wednesday, October 18, 2000, in a Fort Worth Hospital. He was a retired General Dynamics manager. He was preceded in death by his wife, Birtie Ball McMillen. He is survived by sons, Bobby McMillen, Jr., and Billy McMillen; daughters, Birtie M. Lesher, Nancy Greene, Brenda Solis and Mary Dacus; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and longtime family friend, Eve Frazier. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association in his name. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

ETHEL NOE
1911-2000
Funeral services for Ethel Noe, 89, of Burleson were held Monday, October 23 at Burleson Memorial Chapel. Dr. Craig Vire officiated. Burial was at Bethesda Cemetery. Mrs. Noe died Wednesday, October 18, 2000, at her home. She was a retired cafeteria worker for Burleson I.S.D. She was born February 21, 1911, in Hico, Texas.
The following article was published in the Burleson Star in February, 1973. "CAFETERIA WORKER SERVES 'LAST MEAL'
They haven't started a breakfast program in the Burleson schools yet, but Mrs. Ethel Noe has been serving meals 'sunny side up' in the schools for 20 years - long enough to have included several generations of Burleson youngsters. It's not eggs that Mrs. Noe serves on the sunny side, but the ready smile that she never seemed to run out of, not even during the third lunch period of the day. Mrs. Noe was recently honored in a ceremony at the high school on the occasion of her retirement after 20 years in the Burleson school system. That same day during an assembly, she was recognized for her years of service and presented a plaque by Supt. of Schools, Bill Stribling. It is characteristic of the wide range of people with whom she was associated, that she was not only praised by principals and the school superintendent but was also given a standing ovation by the high school students. 'I first started working in the cafeteria at Nola Dunn when it was the only school in town,' she noted, 'and I can't tell a lot of difference in kids back then and kids now.' 'Their hair and dress styles might have changed some,' she added, 'but the same thing could be said about adults as well.' She started working at the school cafeterias in 1945, but did not work consecutively until 1958. She recalls that a plate lunch sold for .18 cents her first year on the job. 'We got almost more government commodities than we knew what to do with back then,' she said. 'They don't have as many to work with now, but the cafeteria ladies still make everything from scratch,' she added. 'There hasn't been a great deal of difference in the food,' she mused, 'nor the kids that eat it. They'd still just about as soon have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich as anything.' If anyone should know about the long range eating habits of Burleson students, Mrs. Noe should. She has worked in every school cafeteria in Burleson, except Mound. Many Burleson businessmen have eaten food prepared and served by Mrs. Noe back when they were in school. 'I served them a lot of Lima beans,' she said. 'Since some of them seem to be pretty smart now, I guess lima beans must be good brain food.' She recalled a first grader at Frazier a few years ago that she was trying to convince that cherry cobbler was just as good as regular cherry pie. 'This was George Washington's favorite,' she told the little boy. 'Did you cook for him?' he asked. If she had it might have explained why he cut the cherry tree down - he was simply trying to gather cherries for her to make him another cherry cobbler." Mrs. Noe is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Patsy Dunn; grandchildren, Donna and Alton; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Mattie McMurtrey and Ann Reedy; many nieces and nephews. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.

BOYD WESLEY RODDY
1907-2000
Funeral services for Boyd Wesley Roddy, 92, of Burleson were held Saturday, October 21 at Laurel Land of Burleson Memorial Chapel. Burial was at Burleson Memorial Park. Mr. Roddy died Friday, October 20, 2000, in Fort Worth. He was a retired U.S. Postal Service employee. He was born November 28, 1907. He lived in the Burleson community all of his life. He was happily married to Agnes Elizabeth Roddy for 66 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Burleson and worked at the downtown Fort Worth Post Office for more than 40 years. Mr. Roddy was preceded in death by his wife Agnes Elizabeth Roddy on February 3, 2000; his parents, Jeff and Annie Roddy; brothers, Milton and Clyde Roddy; and sisters, Tennie Ann Roddy and Ina Harrison. He is survived by sons, Kenneth Roddy and wife, Suzanne, of Fredericksburg and Curtis Roddy of Fort Worth; daughter, Linda Moore and husband, Jerry, of Celina; grandchildren, Steven Roddy and wife, Jennifer, of New Braunfels, Julie Roddy of Conroe, David Roddy of Conroe, Laura Hagan and husband, Scott, of Lewisville and Gregg Moore of Carrollton; great-grandchildren, Emma and Sam Roddy of New Braunfels; and several nieces and nephews. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.

"BIGGIE" TIMMONS
1936-2000
Funeral services for "Biggie" Timmons, 64, of Burleson were held Monday, October 23 at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home in Cleburne. Reverend Terry Williams, Reverend Joe Hawkins and Reverend J.B. Mercer officiated. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery in Cleburne. Pallbearers were Randy Myers, Charles King, Monty Rosser, Stacy Rosser, Ricky English, Richard English, Gary Knox and Mike Myers. Mrs. Timmons died Friday, October 20, 2000, in Burleson. She was a retired retail clerk with Mitchell's Department Store. She was born August 6, 1936, in Godley, Texas. Mrs. Timmons was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Timmons, Jr. on March 8, 1995; and one son, Harold Chris Timmons. She is survived by sons, Kevin Timmons of Burleson and Jeff Timmons of Wills Point; daughter, Pam Johnson of Burleson; twin sister, Bill Rosser of Cleburne; sister, Jimmie King of Midland; brothers, Bitsy Myers of Granbury and Bo Myers of Fort Worth; and mother-in-law, Nettie Clymer of Burleson. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements.

PAMELA ANN HARRISON
1947-2000
Funeral services for Pamela Ann Harrison, 53, of Fort Worth are scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 11 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel in Fort Worth. Burial will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation is from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Funeral Home. Mrs. Harrison died Friday, December 8, 2000, in Houston. She was born August 21, 1947, in Tyler, Texas. She was a light of God's love to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed and remembered by the ones who knew her during her extraordinary life. Her love and impact will live on in the faces and hearts of her dear husband, children, family and friends, who are blessed for having known her. Mrs. Harrison is survived by her beloved husband, Jim Harrison of Fort Worth; daughter, Dashelle Cashion of Houston; sons, Jamie Cashion and his wife, Summer, of Fort Worth and Joshua Harrison, also of Fort Worth; parents, John and Helen Crawford of Burleson; grandmother, Willie McDonald of Tyler; sister, Mickie Tigner of Fort Worth and husband, Larry; brothers, Johnny Crawford of Burleson and wife, Gail, and Randy Crawford of Joshua and wife, Lorie; niece, Mandy McCoy, and her husband, Donny, of Burleson; nephews, Mark Crawford and his wife, Teena, of Burleson, Adam Crawford of Burleson, Justin Tigner of Houston, Clint and Aaron Crawford of Joshua. Memorials may be made in Mrs. Harrison's name to the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, 500 Morris Avenue, Springfield, New Jersey 07081. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth is in charge of arrangements.

BILLY FATE EARLEY II
1962-2000
Funeral services for Billy Fate "Dusty" Earley II, 38, of Cleburne, were held Tuesday, December 5 at Calvary Baptist Church. Reverend Charles Payne officiated. Burial was at Baker-Lain Cemetery in Johnson County, Texas. Pallbearers were Tommy Sanders, Tracy Watson, Steve Johnson, George Davis, Jr., Randy Anderson, Bruce Paul, Richie Simpson and Jimmy Clements. Honorary Pallbearers were Brad Earley, Mike and Mark Earley, Kelly Moore, King Reagan, Larry Milsap, Mark Brown, Mike Green, Barry Kirkland, Bernie Johnson, Kirk Kirkland, Ozzy Black, Joey Quattlebaum, Gil Earley and Alex Nichols. Mr. Earley died Friday, December 1, 2000, in Cleburne. He was the owner of Sunbelt Signs in Cleburne. He was born September 1, 1962, in Cleburne to Billy Fate Earley and Jannette Diamond Earley. He married Mardi Leanne Bransom on June 21, 1985, in Cleburne. Mr. Earley was a member of the Johnson County Sheriff's Posse and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was also a member of the ACTRA Team Ropers Association and the Regional Team Roping Association. He was the past president of the Goatneck Community Center and a coach in the Cleburne Baseball Association. Mr. Earley is survived by his wife, Mardi Earley of Cleburne; sons, Bllade Earley and Gunter Earley of Cleburne; parents, Bill and Jannette Earley of Cleburne; two brothers, David Earley of Granbury and Alan Ray Earley of Omaha, Nebraska; two sisters, Schrennia Kelley of Cleburne and Audra Lynn Roden of Pampa, Texas; a number of nieces and nephews; and many friends. The Cleburne Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements.

ATHENE "CONNIE" MITCHELL
1925-2000
Funeral services for Athene "Connie" Mitchell, 75, of Joshua were held Friday, December 8 at Mountain Valley Chapel in Burleson. Burial was at Greenwood Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Mrs. Mitchell died Wednesday, December 6, 2000, at a local hospital. She was a homemaker. She was born April 20, 1925, in Wortham, Texas, to George Wasson and Carrie Michaels. She was a member of Reece Prairie Baptist Church of Burleson. Mrs. Mitchell is survived by son, Dr. Kenneth Hewett and his wife, Mary, of Charleston, South Carolina; daughter, Janice Snyder and her husband, Walter, of Joshua; brother, Lynn Wasson of Brenham; sister, Evelyn Carson of Independence, Missouri; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association or the Joshua Community Library. The Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.

WILLA BELLE "MALLORY" CRANFORD
1912-2000
Funeral services for Willa Belle "Mallory" Cranford, 88, of Burleson were held Tuesday, December 5 at the First United Methodist Church of Burleson. Burial was at Burleson Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Cranford died Saturday, December 2, 2000, at Huguley Nursing Center. She was a retired secretary for the U.S. Government Farmers Home Administration of Fort Worth. She was born March 8, 1912. She was a lifelong resident of Burleson and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Burleson. Mrs. Cranford was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward E. Mallory; two brothers; three sisters; and her mother and father. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Cecil Cranford of Burleson; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and LaVaun Mallory and Randy and Eileen Cranford, both of Burleson; six grandchildren, Eddie Mallory, Jackie Underwood, Barbara Porter, Sherrie Isenberg, Darren Cranford and Steven Cranford; eight great-grandchildren; one niece, Peggy Moore; and one sister-in-law, Lillie Mae Allen. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.

BILLIE ANNE LEACH
1958-2000
Funeral services for Billie Anne Leach, 41, of Cleburne are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 9 at Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church. Elder Ben Leach, Pastor Don Baker, Pastor Russ Laughlin and Pastor John Curnon are officiating. Mrs. Leach died Tuesday, November 28, 2000, in Fort Worth. She was a teacher. She was born December 7, 1958, in New Bern, North Carolina. She was a teacher and believed strongly in education. She was still enrolled at Hill College taking teaching certification courses when she died. During the four years of her illness she never complained or asked "why me?" She was grateful for the many miracles she had received, and counted among them the help, prayers and gifts of friends and family. She never gave up hope or her faith. Mrs. Leach is survived by her husband, Daniel Arthur Leach of Cleburne; father, Bill Abernathy of Emerald Isle, North Carolina; mother, Anna Abernathy of Covington, Texas; sons, Benny Leach, Daniel Leach and Eddy Leach, all of Cleburne; daughter, Victoria Leach of Cleburne; brothers, Abby Abernathy of Covington and Tim Abernathy of East Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be sent to the Billie Ann Leach Memorial - Children's College Fund, c/o Bank of America, One Main Street, Cleburne, Texas 76031. 817-556-6400. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Cleburne is in charge of arrangements.

KAY BOWERS
1922-2000
Funeral services for Kay Maynard Bowers, 78, of Crowley were held Thursday, November 30 at First Baptist Church of Crowley. Burial was at Rising Star Cemetery in Rising Star, Texas. Mrs. Bowers died Tuesday, November 28, 2000, in Crowley. She was a retired dental technician. She was born May 20, 1922, in Rising Star. She and her husband, Burton, moved to Fort Worth in 1954 and resided there until 1995 when they moved to Crowley. Mrs. Bowers was an active member of Forest Park Baptist Church in Fort Worth, then First Baptist Church in Crowley. She lived her faith and was an inspiration to all who knew her. She enjoyed painting and playing the piano. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Bowers is survived by her husband of 61 years, Burton E. Bowers of Crowley; children, Donna Katherine Saunders and husband, Richard, of Parker, and Chris F. Bowers and wife, Francie, of Crowley; grandchildren, Cynthia Saunders Hartley of Richardson, Charles R. Saunders, Jr., of Corinth, J. Brantley Saunders of Plano, K. Tracey Saunders McCalister of Austin, Jay Bowers of Corpus Christi, and Jennifer Bowers Saunders of Corinth; great-grandchildren, Katie, Davis and Karleigh Hartley, Elizabeth Saunders and Brennan Saunders; sister, Ruby Nell Welch of San Angelo. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or First Baptist Church of Crowley. Greenwood Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

A.J. JOHNSON
1919-2000
Graveside services for A.J. Johnson, 81, of Crowley were held Friday, December 1 at Crowley Cemetery in Crowley. Mr. Johnson died Wednesday, November 29, 2000, at a local hospital. He was a retired equipment operator for Tarrant County. He was born November 24, 1919, in Bryan County, Oklahoma to Andrew and Ruth McGentry Johnson. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Evelyn Johnson of Crowley; son, Ollis Johnson and wife, Kathy, of Granbury; daughters, Leatrice Miller and husband, Paul, of Hillsboro, Joan Hilton and husband, Virgil, of Hillsboro, Lona Baker and husband, Percy, of Kennedale; brothers, Marvin Johnson of Crowley, John Johnson of Mexia; sisters, Myrtle Lind of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Earleane Woodard of Bonham; 13 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Baumgardner Funeral Home of Crowley handled the arrangements.

HENRY P. DEVOE, SR.
1913-2000
Funeral services for Henry P. DeVoe, Sr., 87, of Burleson were held Monday, November 27 at Mount Olivet Chapel. Reverend Gloria Gillaspie officiated. Burial was at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Mr. DeVoe died Thursday, November 23, 2000. He was a retired warehouseman. He was born October 21, 1913, in Waterberry, Connecticut. He was a Christian and attended Steppingstone Family Church of Burleson. He was also a member of the Crowley Moose Lodge #2200 for 19 years. Mr. DeVoe is survived by his wife, Verlie Mae DeVoe of Burleson; sons, Henry P. (Jake) DeVoe, Jr. of Alvarado, and Joseph DeVoe of Springtown; daughters, Doris Wierzbicki of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Joann Cushman of Mansfield, Verna Smith and Florence Cook of Burleson; 26 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren. The family wishes to expresses their gratitude to all the staff of Huguley Hospice House for their loving care and kindness. Mount Olivet Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

JACK N. DAVIS
1911-2000
Funeral services for Jack N. Davis, 89, of Burleson were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday,December 2 at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home in Fort Worth. Burial was at Crowley Cemetery in Crowley. Mr. Davis died Wednesday, November 29, 2000, in Fort Worth. He was a retired freight inspector with General Services Administration. He was born July 6, 1911, in Ellis County, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant and was a Veteran of World War II. Mr. Davis' favorite hobby was woodworking. He was a wonderful and loving husband and father. He was always concerned about the welfare of his family and friends and never missed the chance to assist them. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife of 61 years, Arlene Davis; daughter Jackie Wilson and her husband, Thurman; granddaughters, Laura Lawson and Alicia Wilson; brother, Leland H. Davis. Memorials may be made in Mr. Davis' name to the Emery J. Lilge Hospice House. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

PENELOPE JANE LAMBERT
1964-2000
Funeral services for Penelope "Penny" Jane Lambert, 36, of Flower Mound were held Monday, November 27 at J.E. Foust Funeral Home in Grapevine. Mrs. Lambert died Wednesday, November 22, 2000, in Flower Mound. She was a homemaker. She was born April 11, 1964, in Fort Worth. She was raised in Burleson and attended Burleson schools. Mrs. Lambert worked in various accounting roles in the Metroplex, Dobbs House, M/A/R/C and Winzor before becoming a full-time homemaker after the birth of her second son. Most recently she worked as a tireless volunteer at Forest Vista Elementary in Flower Mound and was a proud booster for her sons' various extracurricular activities. She was a wonderful wife and fantastic mother who can never be replaced. Her family and friends will forever miss her love, generosity and support. She brought her own special love and smile to all those who knew her. Mrs. Lambert was preceded in death by her father, Michael R. Owen, and her father-in-law, Billy W. Lambert. She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Chris; sons, Duke and Evan; mother, LaQuitta Owen; sister, Michele Kincaid and husband, James; nephew, Blake; mother-in-law, Mary Riggs and husband, Paul; both sets of grandparents; and a great-grandmother. Memorials may be made in Mrs. Lambert's name to the American Heart Association. J.E. Foust & Son Funeral Directors in Grapevine handled the arrangements.

LAVONNE ROGERS TOMLIN
Funeral services for Lavonne Rogers Tomlin, 76, of Cleburne were held Wednesday, November 29 at Laurel Land of Burleson Memorial Chapel. Burial was at Shannon Rosehill Memorial Park. Mrs. Tomlin died Sunday, November 26, 2000, in Cleburne. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by one son, Johnny Tomlin. Mrs. Tomlin is survived by sons, Joe Harold Benton and wife, Lucy, and Jesse M. Tomlin and wife, Mitzi; sister, Berniece Bradshaw; brother, Billy Lee Rogers; grandchildren, Tana Basinger and husband, Ken, Kristina Goodloe, Charlotte Stotts and husband, Jason, Shelby Tomlin and Leslie Lavonne Tomlin; and ten great-grandchildren. Laurel Lane Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.

JAMES L. HAIR
1932-2000
Funeral services for James L. Hair, 68, of Burleson are scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 29 at Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home in Fort Worth. Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Highland Cemetery in Iowa Park, Texas. Mr. Hair died Sunday, November 26, 2000, in Fort Worth following a brief illness. He was a retired Executive Assistant and Geologist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He was born September 12, 1932, in Charlie, Texas. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1950-1954 aboard the U.S.S. Bataan during the Korean War. After receiving his bachelors degree in Geology from Midwestern State University, he went to work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1959. He retired from the Corps of Engineers in 1989 having worked on a number of civil works projects including the Sam Rayburn/Town Bluff hydropower project. He received numerous awards and honors during his career, including induction into the Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees and a decoration for Exceptional Service. He has lived in Burleson since 1970. He was formerly Chairman of the Board for the Corps of Engineers Employees Credit Union and was the first Mayor of Briaroaks. He was formerly Chairman of the Board for the Mountain Valley Country Club Board of Directors. He was a devout family man and an avid golfer. He loved Civil War history, Peanuts comic strips, the Dallas Cowboys, gardening and chopping wood. Mr. Hair is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Wanda Hair of Burleson; sons, Kelly Hair and his wife, Sheryl, of Arlington, Jeff Hair and his wife, Sharon, of Fort Worth, Jon Hair of Burleson; brothers, B.J. Hair of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Gordon Hair of Colorado Springs, Colorado; sister, Delores VanAuken of Omaha, Nebraska; four grandchildren; and a wealth of friends throughout the country. Memorials may be made to the Community Hospice of North Texas. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Fort Worth/Burleson is in charge of arrangements.

MARTHA ANN PARKS ADAIR
1943-2000
Funeral services for Martha Ann Parks Adair, 56, of Burleson were held Friday, November 24 in the Youth Chapel at the Keene Seventh-day Adventist Church. Pastor Bob Thrower officiated. Mrs. Adair died Monday, November, 20, 2000, at her home in Burleson. She was born December 23, 1943, in Ralls, Texas. She was a former resident of Keene. Mrs. Adair was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.S. Parks. She is survived by her husband, Chester Adair of Burleson; son, Linc A. Liberto of Keene; sisters, Bobbye Dale Cromer of Kinston, North Carolina, Maxine Littlefield of Ralls, Texas, Mamie Jo Henry of Chattanooga, Tennessee; brother, P.M. "Sonny" Sricklin; daughter-in-law, Brenda Liberto of Keene; step-daughter, Penny Briley of Joshua; step-son, Keith Adair of Burleson; grandchildren, Anthony Liberto, Moe Briley and David Briley; nephews, Bradley Smith Cromer of Kinston, North Carolina and Bo Melton of Colorado; Littlefield nephews and nieces; and Stricklin nieces. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home of Cleburne handled the arrangements.

ELMER BOATMAN
1914-2000
Funeral services for Elmer Boatman, 86, are scheduled Wednesday, November 29 at West Freeway Church of Christ. Entombment will be at Greenwood Mausoleum. Mr. Boatman died Saturday, November 25, 2000, in Fort Worth. He was formerly employed at Lockheed and Bell Helicopter. He was born March 30, 1914, in Ponta. He was a charter member of the West Freeway Church of Christ and was active in volunteer activities. He was an avid 42 player and a longtime deputy in the Tarrant County Sheriffs Posse, where he served as Chaplain and remained active in the duties of that organization. Mr. Boatman was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine, in 1997. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Olin Sanders of Hurst, Donna and James L. Smith of Tolar; siblings, Opal Smith of Jacksonville, Pansy Caldwell of Quitman, Leon Boatman of Jacksonville; grandchildren, Kathy Deardorfs and husband, John, of Burleson, Michael Sanders and wife, Sara, of Aurora, Colorado, Lynna Chenault and husband, David, of Zwikau, Germany, Matthew Smith and wife, Betsy, of Ramstein AFB, Germany; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made in Mr. Boatman's name to Care Committee at All Saints Hospital.

CHARLES ROY HILL, SR.
1937-2000
A memorial service for Charles Roy Hill, Sr., 63, of Burleson was held Tuesday, November 21 at Southwood Baptist Church. Mr. Hill died Sunday, November 19, 2000, after a long battle with cancer. He was an electrician, retired from Miller Brewing Company after more than 30 years. He was born in Fort Worth on February 21, 1937. After graduating from Cleburne High School in 1955, he served his country in the Navy for four years. He was a devoted Christian, husband, father and grandfather. He never met a stranger and was an instant friend to anyone he met. His loyalty and dedication to his family, friends and God will be missed by all who had the opportunity to know him. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7. Mr. Hill is survived by his wife of 41 years, Cheryl Hill of Burleson; six children and spouses, Leigh Ann Berta of Fort Worth, Diana and Randy Hoekstra of Richardson, Charles and Marcey Hill, Jr. of Mansfield, John and Rachel Hill of Burleson, Zoltan and Melissa McNeel of Allen, Marianna and David Thrapp of Fort Worth, Terry Berta of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Duane, Cleighton, Michael, Meagan, James, Michelle, Amanda, Bailey and Rayne; siblings and spouses, Joy and Jerry Sanders of Fort Worth, and Richard and Sue Hill of Terlingua; aunts and uncles, Katherine and Joe Burkett of Fort Worth; and other relatives and friends who loved him dearly. The family has requested that memorials in lieu of flowers be made to the American Cancer Society or Southwood Baptist Church. Guardian Funeral Home in Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

MARY FLORENCE KOCH
1907-2000
Graveside services for Mary Florence Koch, 93, of Burleson were held Thursday, November 16 at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Mrs. Koch died Monday, November 13, 2000, in Burleson. She was a retired Clerk with Charlie Hillard Ford in Fort Worth. She was born January 30, 1907. She was a member of Southcliff Baptist Church in Fort Worth. She was a 1927 graduate of Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Mrs. Koch was preceded in death by her husband, Luther E. Koch, in August of 1985. She is survived by daughters, Cherry Thompson and Nita Jo Brown; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren; brother, Paul Austin; sister, Karleen Mouton; numerous nieces and nephews. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

HOPE COSBY
1946-2000
Mass of Christian Burial for Hope Cosby, 54, of Burleson will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 20 at Saint Ann Catholic Church in Burleson. Burial will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth. A Rosary is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 19 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel of Fort Worth. Mrs. Cosby died Wednesday, November 15, 2000, in Fort Worth. She was a retired cafeteria worker with Burleson High School. She was born April 19, 1946, in Los Angeles, California. Mrs. Cosby is survived by her husband of 38 years, John P. Cosby, Sr. of Burleson; children, Sara Anderson and Jeff Griffith of Fort Worth, John Paul Cosby, Jr. and Sonya Scott of Everman, Carolyn Hope Pilcher and husband, Wade, of Godley, Karen C. Cosby Winter and husband, Richard Gene, of Burleson; mother, Delores Coumparoules of Lamirada, California; brothers, Steve Coumparoules of Lamirada, California, Daniel Coumparoules of Whittier, California; sisters, Elizabeth Cosby of Norwalk, California, Pat Boehm of Paramount, California, Lee Ramirez of Paramount, California, Lorraine Coumparoules of Joshua, Rosie Maxwell of Washington, Georgia, Janice Coumparoules of West Covina, California; and nine grandchildren. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth is in charge of arrangements.

DELMER LEON EARHEART
1914-2000
Funeral services for Delmer Leon Earheart, 86, of Burleson, were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 18 at Crestmont Baptist Church of Burleson. Burial was at Greenwood Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Mr. Earheart died peacefully Wednesday, November 15, 2000, in Burleson after a long battle with respiratory disease. He was born July 25, 1914, in Darwin, Oklahoma to Henry and Alice Earheart. He was married to Marie Johnson Earheart for 52 years. He worked at many jobs during his life including outdoor advertising, security and maintenance. He never lacked for a story to tell, never met a stranger, never failed to let anyone know he was an "Okie" and a Democrat! Delmer loved the Texas Rangers, the Dallas Cowboys and OU football. Mr. Earheart was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Johnson Earheart. He is survived by daughter, Janie Button and husband, Arthur "Buddy"; son, Mike Earheart and wife, Lynette; grandchildren, Debhra Johnson and husband, Mike, Mike Button, Michele Blumenthal and husband, Elbert, Mark Button and wife, Melissa, Troy Earheart and wife, Rachel, and Brent Earheart and wife, Heather; great-grandchildren, Amanda Keith, Kimberly Johnson, Hillary Johnson, Jessica Blumenthal, and Abbey Button; sisters, Lois Boggs of Ardmore, Oklahoma, Thelma Cummings (his twin) of Los Angeles, California, and Della Taylor of Maxie, Mississippi; brothers, Lewis Earheart of Wiseman, Nevada, Clyde Earheart of Ardmore, Oklahoma and Ralph Earheart of Holden, Missouri; many nieces, nephews and friends. The family expresses a special thanks to VITAS Hospice for so much loving care in such a short time. Greenwood Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

LOGAN HUNTER OWENS
2000
Graveside services for Logan Hunter Owens, a newborn, were held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 18 at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Logan died Wednesday, November 15, 2000, in Fort Worth. "Our sweet little Angel has gone to Heaven to be with our other loved ones." Logan was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Jack Dohoney. He is survived by his mother, Lesley Monique Owens; grandparents, Phyllis and David Grizzard, Diane and Leslie Owens; great-grandparents, Locille Dohoney, Dorothy and Les Owens; aunt and uncle, Monica and Billy Jenkins; great-aunt and great-uncle, Lockwanna and Hershal Dohoney; cousins, Hillary and Billy Jenkins. Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield Funeral Home in Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

MARK WAYNE BRANNAM
1959-2000
Funeral services for Mark Wayne Brannam, 41, of Fletcher, Oklahoma, were held Tuesday, November 14 at First Baptist Church in Fletcher. Henry Reid, pastor of Lawton Seventh Day Adventist Church, and Reverend Bobby Gilstrap, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiated. Burial arrangements had not yet been announced. Mr. Brannam died Friday, November 10, 2000, in a Chickasha, Oklahoma hospital after a brief illness. He worked for Freedom Cars in Lawton, Oklahoma for seven years and had been sales manager for Larry Hamstead Ford in Rush Springs, Oklahoma for the past year and a half. He was born September 8, 1959, in Richmond, Virginia, and lived in Silver Springs, Maryland from 1963-74. He moved to Keene in 1974 and lived there until joining the Army in 1977. He served eight years at Fort Sill until 1985. He married Mary Overton on May 3, 1997, in Lawton, and lived in Lawton until moving to Fletcher in 1995. He was a member of the American Samuri Association and the Oklahoma Samuri Association. He was an avid football and golf fan. He was loved by all and will be missed. Mr. Brannam is survived by his wife, Mary, of Fletcher, Oklahoma; four sons, Nathan of Fort Worth, Kyle and his wife, Terri, of Lawton, Oklahoma, Garry Milchesky and his wife, April, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Bobby Milchesky and his wife, Kelli, of Saratoga Springs, New Yori; two daughters, Rosa Quiroz and Chesney Overton of Fletcher; his parents, Ellis, Jr. and Mary Brannam of Keene; one brother, Ellis Brannam III and his wife, Linda, of Fort Worth; one sister, Robin Broussard and her husband, Wayne, of Prairieville, Louisiana; four grandsons, Jordan Pryor of Norman, Oklahoma, Kevin Brannam of Lawton, Garry Milchesky III and Corbin Milchesky of Tulsa; one granddaughter, Hailey Milchesky of Saratoga Springs, New York; two nieces, Danielle Brannam of Fort Worth and Katrina Broussard of Prairieville, Louisiana. Robbins Funeral Home of Fletcher, Oklahoma handled the arrangements.

WANDA JOHNS
1927-2000
Graveside services for Wanda Johns, 73, of Glen Rose were held Monday, November 13 at Nancy Smith Cemetery. Mrs. Johns died Saturday, November 11, 2000, in Fort Worth. She was a bookkeeper for Hilley Drug Store. She was born November 9, 1927, in Glen Rose. She lived in the Burleson area for 43 years and in Glen Rose the past nine years. Mrs. Johns is survived by her sister, Sue Schad of Burleson; half-sister, Freda Whitworth of Glen Rose; several nieces and nephews; extended family that she helped raise, Tom Yarbrough, Becky Yarbrough, Ashley Yarbrough, Leah Yarbrough and Staci Yarbrough, all of Burleson, Jerry Martin of Lewisville, Sandra Kilgore and Carolyn Sirek, both of Joshua, Linda McArthur of Glen Rose and Barbra Bates of Krum. The family has requested that memorials be made to the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society or Juvenile Diabetes. Wiley Funeral Home of Glen Rose handled the arrangements.

JUANITA M. NELLI
1911-2000
Funeral services for Juanita M. Nelli, 89, of Cleburne were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 15 at Mountain Valley Chapel. Interment was at Caddo Cemetery in Joshua. Mrs. Nelli died Sunday, November 12, 2000, in a Fort Worth hospital. She was a homemaker. She was born February 27, 1911, in Bigheart, Oklahoma. She had been a resident of Cleburne for 17 years. She enjoyed gardening, especially growing roses, and writing. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She had been active in volunteer work with the Girl Scouts and had received the highest honor an adult volunteer can receive. Mrs. Nelli was preceded in death by her husband, Pahl C. Nelli, Sr., on February 2, 1999. She is survived by son, Pahl C. Nelli, Jr., of Cleburne; daughter Pahla Dees and husband, Donnie, of Joshua; grandchildren, Dustin Dees and wife, Tonya, of Fort Worth, Kristen Dees of Joshua; nieces, Irene Weber of Illinois and June Fannin of California; nephews, Earl McEntire and Jimmy Schell of Kansas, and Kenny McEntire of Colorado. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.

R. J. LAMBERT
1922-2000
Funeral services for R. J. Lambert, 78, of Burleson are scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 15 at Laurel Land of Burleson Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Mr. Lambert died Sunday, November 12, 2000, in Fort Worth. He was a retired Shift Supervisor for Texas Steel Company. He was born October 30, 1922, in Itasca, Texas. He grew up in Parker and Covington and attended the Covington Public Schools. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corp prior to World War II and then spent seven years in the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant and a Military Policeman. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a Christian and an active member of the Hilltop Church of Christ in Burleson. Mr. Lambert was preceded in death by his parents and by three brothers, Raymond H. Lambert, Jesse J. Lambert and Franky D. Lambert. He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 50 years, Darlene Lambert of Burleson; cherished daughter, Luann Golden and her husband, David, of Carrollton; granddaughter, Darah Ann Golden (his rosebud) of Carrollton; brother, Willard M. Lambert of Crowley; sister, Ruby N. Fuller of Cleburne; and by numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved. The family has requested that memorials be made to the Emery J. Lilge Hospice House of Fort Worth or to the Fosters Home in Stephenville, Texas. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.

CHARLES E. AVERYT
1928-2000
Funeral services for Charles E. Averyt, 72, of Burleson, were held Monday, November 13 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial was at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Mr. Averyt died Thursday, November 9, 2000, in Fort Worth. He was a truck driver. He was born October 23, 1928, in Marietta, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Averyt of Burleson; children, Mary Allen and husband, David, of Roosevelt, Utah, Jim Averyt and wife, Tiffini, of Glendive, Montana, Charlie Averyt and wife, Tammie, of Burleson; sister, Evelyn Wynn of Frederick, Oklahoma; and six grandchildren. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.

JACK LANE
1921-2000
Funeral services for Jack Lane, 79, of Azle were held Friday, November 10 at the First United Methodist Church in Haskell. Reverend Shane Brue officiated. Burial was at Willow Cemetery. Mr. Lane died Tuesday, November 7, 2000, at his home. He was a rancher. He was born July 4, 1921, in Goree. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a longtime resident of both Haskell and Burleson. Mr. Lane married Kathleen Crawford on January 28, 1951, in Haskell. She preceded him in death on September 28, 1980. He is survived by his daughter, Loretta Kay Brister of Azle; two sons, Gary Lee Lane of Detroit, Texas, and David Alan Lane of Sarasota, Florida; brother, Ken Lane of Haskell; and three grandchildren, Jon and Stacey Lane and Natalie Brister. The family requests that memorials be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Holden-McCauley Funeral Home of Haskell handled the arrangements.

MARY QUINE
1923-2000
Graveside services for Mary Quine, 77, of Longview, Texas were held Saturday, November 11 at 2:00 p.m. in Rosewood Park Cemetery. Mrs. Quine died Thursday, November 9, 2000, in a Longview nursing home. She was a shampoo technician. She was born September 27, 1923, in Mt. Vernon, Texas to Jim and Sara Laws. She had been a Longview resident for 20 years, coming from Magnolia, Arkansas. Mrs. Quine is survived by her son, Jim Quine of Longview; daughters, Faye Kimmey-Graham of Crowley, Nancy McGinnis of Burleson, Brenda Riley of Gilmer; sisters, Bonnie Good of Roanoke, Shirley Martin of McAlester, Oklahoma, Margie Baugh of Paradise, Texas; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Rader Funeral Home of Longview handled the arrangements.

BILLY MARK WILSON, SR.
1948-2000
Funeral services for Billy Mark Wilson, Sr., 52, of Burleson were held Thursday, November 9 at Marshall & Marshall Chapel in Hillsboro. Reverend Russell A. Nebhut of Christ Lutheran Church officiated. Interment was at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro. Mr. Wilson died Monday, November 6, 2000, at his home in Burleson. He was a licensed Amateur Ham Radio Operator, a licensed Auctioneer and a machinist in the oil industry He was born January 21, 1948, in Navasota, Texas to John Blackburn and Lillian Velma (Pelham) Wilson, Sr. He grew up in Houston. Mr. Wilson married Cynthia Hamilton on June 12, 1969. He moved to Burleson in March of 1989 from Sugarland. He later married Glenda Johnson on July 18, 1997. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian, in 1992, and his father-in-law, Maurice Johnson in 1997. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Wilson of Burleson; father, John B. Wilson, Sr. of Houston; mother-in-law, Lillie Johnson of Hillsboro; children, Billy Wilson, Jr. of Sugarland, Cassandra J. Wilson of Sugarland, Ronald Glen Waits of Burleson, Gina Michelle Armstrong of Burleson, Sheryl Rothel of Hillsboro and Sidney Waits of Hillsboro; brother, John B. Wilson, Jr. of Rosenberg; four sisters, Wanda L. Sumrall of Houston, Dorothy J. Dosser of Rusk, Linda M. Hill of Houston and Becky S. Miller of Houston; and three grandchildren. Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors of Hillsboro handled the arrangements.

DAVID HART, JR.
David Hart, Jr., 64, of Burleson died Friday, November 3, 2000, in Fort Worth. No funeral services are planned. Mr. Hart retired from the City of Arlington Utility Department in 1996. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Linda Hart of Burleson; sons, Bob Hart of Ohio, David Chipps of Burleson and Bill Hart of Ohio; daughters, Teresa Hart and Gail Hart of West Virginia, Leta James of Arlington; sister, Norma Jean Hart of West Virginia; brother, Ernest Hart of Florida; 12 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

JESSIE MUNDAY
1916-2000
Funeral services for Jessie Munday, 84, of Burleson were held Thursday, November 2 at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel in Fort Worth. Burial was at Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth. Mrs. Munday died Tuesday, October 31, 2000, in Fort Worth. She was a retired food service employee with the Arlington Independent School District. She was born January 17, 1916, in Lampasas County, Texas. She was a longtime member of Alsbury Baptist Church in Burleson. Mrs. Munday was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Munday, in 1988. She is survived by her son, Doyle Munday and wife, Mary, of Arlington; daughter, Darlene Drake and husband, Doyle, of Shreveport, Louisiana; sisters, Susie Moore of San Saba, Bonnie Rainwater of Grand Prairie and Velma Taylor of Little Rock, Arkansas; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Laurel Land Funeral Home of Fort Worth handled the arrangements.

MARTHA THERESA ROBERTS
1918-2000
Funeral services for Martha Theresa Roberts, 82, of Fort Worth were held Saturday, November 4 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church. Burial was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lawrence Crayton, Dave Henneberry, Riley Kirby, Rick Radigan, Steve Rodriguez and Don Witcher. Mrs. Roberts died Sunday, October 29, 2000, in Fort Worth. She was the co-owner of Roberts Floor Company. She was born April 11, 1918, in Muenster, Texas.
Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Lee Roberts; daughters, Betty Crayton and Martha Rockwell; brothers, Anthony and Edward Nehib; and sister, Hilda Woodard. She is survived by her children, Shirley Gallagher of Burleson, Sam Roberts of Fort Worth and Richard Roberts of Fort Worth; eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brother, Frank Nehib; sisters, Pauline McCommas of Valley View, Agnes Myers of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mary Boenisch of Keller and Bernice Smith of Hurst; nieces, nephews and friends. Memorials may be made to The Alzheimer's Association of Fort Worth. Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

IVA ZELL DECKER
1940-2000
Funeral services for Iva Zell Decker, 95, of Burleson were held Sunday, October 29 at Bethesda Baptist Church. Burial was at Bethesda Cemetery, Bethesda Community. Dr. Craig Vire and Reverend Jim Scott officiated. Pallbearers were Bob Hardin, Bud Hardin, Don Stovall, Mark Grote, Mervin Bonham, Johnny Myers. Honorary pallbearer was Eddie Morelock. Mrs. Decker died Thursday, October 26, 2000, in Keene. She was a retired registered nurse, school volunteer and a Stanley Products salesperson for 47 years. Mrs. Decker was born December 12, 1904, in Johnson County to George Washington Moore and Lillie Belle Estes. She moved to Burleson with her family in 1912. She was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church where she served as church secretary for 55 years. Her dedication through Vacation Bible School allowed her to teach the youth of the Bethesda Community and their children. Mrs. Decker was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Henry Decker in 1956. She is survived by her son, Walter Bell Decker of Burleson; grandson, Mark Douglas Decker and wife, Tifni, of Burleson; granddaughters, Kelli Mason and Sherri Marin; great-grandchildren, Whitni and Logan Decker, Shane Stockard, Brian Marin, Weldon Mason, Ty Mason, Tod Marin; and many nieces and nephews. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.

ADAM WEST
1970-2000
Funeral services for Adam "Batman" West, 30, of Burleson are scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 1 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Charles Stewart and Reverend Jim Scott will officiate. Burial will be at Greenacres Memorial Park in Cleburne. Mr. West died Saturday, October 28, 2000, in Fort Worth. He was a Customer Service Representative for Southwestern Bell. He was born October 24, 1970, in Cleburne to Walter Byron West and Darlene Miller. He married Jennifer Rebecca Scott on July 6, 1992, in Burleson. He loved to fish, play softball and coach his girls in playing softball. Mr. West is survived by his wife, Jennifer West, of Burleson; three daughters, Brianna West, Mikaylah West and Sierra West, all of Burleson; parents, Byron and Heidi West of Burleson and Darlene Miller West of Austin; two sisters, Kristi Brown and husband, Dan, and Michelle Stetka and husband, John, all of Conroe; grandmother, Elva Adams, of Burleson; one nephew, Mason Brown; in-laws, Larry and Terena Scott, and David and June Tiner, all of Burleson; step-brother, Johnny Carrington of Burleson; step-sister, Megan Gassaway of Blum; two brothers-in-law, Jimmy Scott and wife, Shauna, of Utah and Jeremy Scott of Burleson; and one sister-in-law, Jamie Scott, of Burleson. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson is in charge of arrangements.

VOLLIE HUGH RHOADES, SR.
1917-2000
Funeral services for Vollie Hugh Rhoades, Sr., 83, of Burleson were held Tuesday, October 31 at Mountain Valley Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was at Tye Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Rhoades died Saturday, October 28, 2000, at his home. He was a retired aircraft mechanic. He was born November 7, 1917, in Somervell County,Texas. Mr. Rhoades had been a resident of the Fort Worth area for 60 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Burleson. For 56 years he served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher. He was an aircraft mechanic at General Dynamics for 39 years and retired in 1982. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. The family extends special thanks to caregivers Sherie Lowe and Olga Trinidad. Mr. Rhoades is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruby Rhoades, of Burleson; son, Hugh Rhoades and wife, Mary, of Bedford; daughters, Mary Mattinson and husband, Richard, of Burleson, Karen Humble and husband, Larry, of Hurst; four grandsons; one granddaughter; and seven great-grandchildren. Mountain Valley Funeral Home of Burleson handled the arrangements.