NE 8B Monday, February 18, 2008 www.star-telegram.com OBITUARIES Mable Katherine Bailey CRESSON Mable Bailey passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, in Cresson. FUNERAL: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel of Fort Worth. Entombment: Laurel Land Memorial Park.
Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. SURVIVORS: Husband, Lester Bailey; children, Glen Derrick, Mary Kayetheryn Vermillion and husband, Chad, Carlene Beason and husband, Larry; granddaughter, Hannah Ver- million; and other grandchildren. Laurel Land Funeral Home 7100 Crowley Road, 817-293-1350 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Reed Wilson Ballard HURST Reed Wilson Ballard, our cherished son, brother, uncle, grandson, cousin and friend, passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2008.
FUNERAL: 6 p.m. Tuesday at Shady Oaks Baptist Church in Hurst, Dr. Gary Frazier and the Rev. Ronnie Marriett officiating. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m.
Monday at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst. Reed was born on Aug. 7, 1987, in Fort Worth. He was a joy to his fami- ly. Reed attended Shady Oaks Ele- mentary, Bedford Junior High, L.D.
Bell High and Gateway Academy. Reed loved his friends and family and they loved him. Reed was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur and Mae Ballard; his aunts, Frances Ballard George, Shirley Stelzer; cousin, Wade Wynn; uncles, Tommy and Dickey Smith; great-aunt, Virginia Ballard. SURVIVORS: He was loved and will be missed by his parents, Dale and Susan Ballard; sisters, Christen Shamblin, Leigh Anne Stewart and husband, Chris; brother, Chris Bal- lard; nephew, Jordan Noble; grand- parents, Chris and Nell Beeker; great- aunt, Rita Stephens; aunts and un- cles, Chris Jr. and Teresa Beeker, Ja- nell and Jim Wright, Steve and Patti Beeker, David and Missy Beeker, and Frances Byrd; cousins, Diana Brown- ing, Inge Beeker, Chris Beeker III, Elizabeth Beeker, Reed Beeker, Rita Beeker, April Beeker, Michael Beeker, Shane Byrd, Brandon Byrd and Chan- dler Byrd.
Lucas Funeral Home Hurst, 817-284-7271 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries William Murphy Barlow FORT WORTH William Murphy Barlow passed away Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, in Alexandria, Va. FUNERAL: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Chapel. BURIAL: Greenwood Memorial Park.
The fami- ly will have a reception at Greenwood Funeral Home immediately follow- ing. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Funeral Home. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to a charity of choice. William Murphy Barlow was born to May and Burel Barlow on Dec.
29, 1921, in Osage County, Okla. He at- tended school in Pawhuska and Still- water, before joining the War National Guard, 45th Infantry Divi- sion, which mobilized in 1940. He then joined the United States Navy immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Upon completing combat aircrew training in Florida, he was assigned to Patrol Bombing Squadron Twenty (VPB-20) and deployed to the Pacific theater, participating in 31 combat patrol bombing missions. On one such mission his aircraft sustained major damage from anti-aircraft fire.
Though the aircraft was forced to crash land, his actions enabled the safe return to its base at Leyte Bay, Philippines. Mr. Barlow earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and three U.S. Air Medals for his service. Mr.
Barlow married Fannie Grace Rector on Jan. 15, 1947, and together they made Fort Worth their home. He began his aeronautical career at Con- solidated Vultee (General Dynamics). In addition, Mr. Barlow founded a successful residential real estate business in Fort Worth, and remained active in it for over 50 years.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Ridglea Country Club, Petroleum Club, Benbrook American Legion Post 297 (charter member), Ridglea Masonic Lodge 1341, Moslah Shrine Center Legion of Honor, Fort Worth Airpower Council, Kiwanis and the VFW. Mr. Barlow was also known for his love of a good barbecue sandwich, and could often be found enjoying one at his preferred barbecue eater- ies, Railhead or SURVIVORS: Children, William Burel Barlow, Mary Frances Barlow Varner of Alexandria, grandchil- dren, William S. Barlow, Alexandra S. Barlow and Roxanne S.
Barlow, all of San Antonio. Greenwood Funeral Home 3100 White Settlement 817-336-0584 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Dell Prather Blackmon FORT WORTH Dell Prather Blackmon, 81, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, died peacefully Saturday morning, Feb. 16, 2008. FUNERAL: A Eucharist of Chris- tian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at All Saints Episcopal Church, 5001 Crestline Road.
Follow- ing committal prayers, she will be laid to rest in Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: She will lie in state on Monday in the Parlor at Robertson Mueller Harper. Her family will re- ceive friends in the Great Room from 4 to 6 p.m. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, consideration of contributions to The Warm Place or a charity of choice, in memory, is suggest- ed. A native of Wichita Falls, Dell was born Aug.
9, 1926, the daughter of Roy and Mae Webb Prather. She mar- ried Bill N. Blackmon on Oct. 14, 1946. Dell retired from the Tarrant County Health Department as direc- tor of nursing.
SURVIVORS: Her husband of 61 years, Bill; daughter, Kimberly Black- mon Henry and her husband, Freddy of Little Rock, son, Neff Black- mon and his wife, Olivia of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Andria, Alyssa and Karah Henry, and Rachel, Sarah, Kiley and Chris Blackmon; great- grandson, Jonah Blackmon; twin sis- ter, Nell Prather Bearden and her husband, Lloyd; sister, Nida Prather Sanders; nieces; and nephews. Robertson Mueller Harper Funerals Cremations 1500 Eighth 817-924-4233 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries David B. Brewer CHELSEA, MASS. David B. Brewer, 58, passed away Friday, Feb.
15, 2008, at a Chelsea, care center, after a six-year struggle with early onset disease. FUNERAL: 10 a.m. Thursday at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 154 Rte. 6a, Sandwich, Mass. BURIAL: Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.
Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alz- Association of Cape Cod, 712 Main Hyannis, Mass. 02601. All donations will be dedicated to re- search.
David was born and reared in Fort Worth. He was a career veteran of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard. In the Navy, he was an enlisted electronics technician.
As a com- manding officer in the Coast Guard, he worked as a training and educa- tional specialist in Washington, D.C. and for the 1st Coast Guard district in Boston. David was a great advocate of military service. He enjoyed counsel- ing young men and women regarding their education and career goals. David loved boats and the water.
This lifelong passion started with a small sailboat in Texas as a teenager. It continued with his career in the Na- vy and Coast Guard and thrived in the waters ofChesapeake Bay and Cape Cod. David had a wave and a smile for everyone. He would often say it cost him anything to be nice to other people and he always got back more than he gave. Early onset disease is a rare form of dementia affecting people under the age of 65.
Most are diagnosed in their The Mayo Clinic estimates that at least 300,000 people suffer from this form of Alz- disease. Throughout the progression of this debilitating illness, David contin- ued to bring joy to everyone who knew him. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Charles Brewer. SURVIVORS: Wife of 37 years, Sonja Brewer of Yarmouth Port, daughters, Lisa Brewer and Kristin Chaprales; son-in-law, Dennis Chaprales; grandson, Devon Brewer; nephew, Brandon Brewer; sisters, Carlann McLemore and Cathy Brewer of Texas. Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Homes Sandwich, MA 508-888-3511 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Charles Ray Britt WICHITA FALLS Charles Ray Britt died Friday, Feb.
15, 2008. FUNERAL: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Owens Brumley Funeral Home. In- terment: Crestview. Visitation: 7 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday. SURVIVORS: Wife, Christina; two sons; mother, Katherine Strickland (David Anderson); two sisters; grandparents, Jean and Everett. Owens Brumley Funeral Home Wichita Falls, 940-322-3181 Robert D. Brown FORT WORTH Robert D. Brown, 88, passed away Saturday, Feb.
16, 2008. FUNERAL: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Chapel. Masonic graveside service: to follow funeral in Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday at Greenwood Funeral Home. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Vitas Hos- pice, 2501 Parkview Drive, Fort Worth 76102. Robert Brown was born April 8, 1919, to V.A. and Allie Kenne- dy Brown. Bob had six brothers and four sisters.
Bob and Geneva married in 1947. Bob served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the First Cav- alry Division from 1940-1945. He served in the Admiralty Islands and the Philippines, South Pacific, Aus- tralia and New Guinea. He was an endowed member of Masonic Lodge White Settlement 1372.
His hobbies included fishing, dancing, playing dominoes, cards and making people happy. He was a life- long Baptist. He married Hazel Willingham in July 1995. Bob and Hazel traveled throughout the U.S. and Canada until one year before his death.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Geneva, who passed away in 1993. SURVIVORS: Wife, Hazel Brown; sons, Robert Brown and David Brown; daughter, Rose Reynolds; stepdaughters, Sharon Brown and Marylon Warren and husband, Ste- ven; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other friends and relatives. Greenwood Funeral Home 3100 White Settlement 817-336-0584 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Verl Burton COMANCHE Verl Burton, 90, passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Oakwood Cemetery, Co- manche. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Mon- day, Comanche Funeral Home. MEMORIALS: Central Christian Church, 400 N. Austin, Comanche 76442.
Verl was born Sept. 29, 1917. Comanche Funeral Home Comanche, 325-356-2531 C. Wayne Calhoun FORT WORTH C. Wayne Calhoun, 78, a retired U.S.
Air Force colonel, passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, in Fort Worth. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Dallas-Fort Worth Na- tional Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at Greenwood Fu- neral Home. Celebration of life service: 1 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church, Fort Worth, with a reception afterward in Wesley Hall. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Air Force Association, Unit 272, or to First United Method- ist Church, Fort Worth. Colonel Calhoun was born in Mat- toon, Dec.
29, 1929, the youngest of three boys born to Orland Francis and Edna Irene Calhoun. He was a graduate of Mattoon High School, Eastern New Mexico University and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He entered the United States Air Force in 1950 and served until 1978, achieving the rank of colonel. Colonel Calhoun married Susan Ann Tuttle of Mattoon June 27, 1959. Colonel Calhoun was stationed at Homestead AFB, Seymour John- son AFB, N.C., Carswell AFB, Texas, Griffiss AFB, N.Y., Andersen AFB, Guam, U-Tapao Royal Thai AFB, Thai- land and Offutt AFB, Neb.
Colonel Calhoun served in the Ko- rean and Vietnam wars and was a wing commander of the 307th Stra- tegic Wing at U-Tapao and 68th Bomb Wing at Seymour Johnson. He completed 108 combat missions and received the Legion of Merit, Distin- guished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Air Medal five times, Meritorious Ser- vice Medal two times, Accommoda- tion Service Medal and 10 other ser- vice medals. He retired in 1978 and moved to Azle, where he lived until 1995, when he moved to Fort Worth. He worked for American Airlines as DC-10 sys- tems instructor and served as senior director of training for American Air- lines Training Corporation. He owned and operated American Air Academy at Meacham International Airport and later worked for McDonnell- Douglas in military marketing.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church, past president of the Fort Worth Chapter of the Air Force Association and a member of the Daedalions. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orland Francis and Edna Irene Calhoun; brothers, Lynn and Robert Calhoun; and sister-in-law, Wilma Calhoun. SURVIVORS: Wife, Susan Ann Calhoun; daughters, Carolyn Calhoun Asher and Alisa Ann Gattis; sons-in- law, Eddie Asher and Bill Gattis; grandchildren, Erin Ender, Payton and Marleigh Bates, and Taylor and Lau- ren Gattis; sister-in-law, Barb Cal- houn; nephew, Mike; niece, Roberta Lee; brother-in-law and sister-in- law, Gary and Judy Newell; and sev- eral nieces and nephews. Greenwood Funeral Home 3100 White Settlement 817-336-0584 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Cora B. Carper RIO VISTA Cora B.
Carper passed away on Friday, Feb. 15, 2008. SERVICE: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cro- sier-Pearson-Cleburne Chapel. BURI- AL: Cleburne Memorial.
Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at funeral home. SURVIVORS: Son, John; daugh- ters, Barbara, Mary Jane, Betty Lou and Doris Jean; and other family members. Crosier-Pearson-Cleburne Funeral Home Cleburne, 817-648-0522 Rebecca Cope PERRIN Rebecca Cope, 86, formerly of Austin, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008.
SERVICE: was 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb 14. SURVIVORS: Son, John C. Cope of Perrin; and four grandchildren. co*ker Funeral Home Jacksboro, 940-567-3778 Gertrude Faye Sanders Cumming AZLE Gertrude Faye Sanders Cumming, 93, passed away Friday, Feb.
15, 2008, at a local hospital. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 1 p.m. Tuesday in Veal Station Cemetery in Parker County. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Biggers Funeral Home.
Faye was born June 23, 1914, in Wise County. She was a longtime Azle resident and a member of Azle Church of Christ. Before her retirement, she was a salesperson for The Fair and LaMode. On Nov. 10, 1933, Faye wed Floyd Cumming.
They were married for more than 60 years before his death on June 29, 1994. SURVIVORS: Children, Ed Cum- ming of Fort Worth, Wanda Putman of North Richland Hills and Rebecca Esst of Hurst; grandchildren, Philip Putman and John Esst; great-grand- children, Bryce and Katherine Put- man and William, Jessica and Jenni- fer Esst. Biggers Funeral Home 6100 Azle 817-237-3341 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Carroll Dean Dixson FORT WORTH Carroll Dean Dixson, 67, a loving husband, brother and un- cle, passed away Satur- day, Feb. 16, 2008. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 3 p.m.
Tuesday in Dallas-Fort Worth Na- tional Cemetery. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Laurel Land Funeral Home in Fort Worth. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Soci- ety. Dean was loved and respected by many.
He was preceded in death by parents, Dan Dixson and Fannie Car- penter Dixson; brothers, Dan J. Dix- son and Kenneth Neil Dixson; sister, Delores Ann Ponder. SURVIVORS: Wife of 22 years, Sandra Dixson; sisters, Kleta Miller, Wanda Frausto and Linda Cato; brothers, Larry Dixson and Troy Dix- son; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Laurel Land Funeral Home 7100 Crowley Road, 817-293-1350 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Donna Lou Fenn FORT WORTH Donna L. Fenn, 53, a retired supervisor at American Airlines, passed away Sunday, Feb.
17, 2008. FUNERAL: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m.
Monday at Mount Olivet Fu- neral Home. Donna was born June 7, 1954, in Fort Worth to Theodore and Betty Schramm. Donna faced a brain tumor and underwent a successful liver transplant. She was very optimistic. She truly lived her life to the fullest and was passionate about cake dec- orating, weddings and travel.
Donna also loved nothing more than watch- ing her daughters become mothers. She will be remembered for her kindness and strength. These attri- butes she carried with her to the very end. Donna touched many and was an unforgettable friend, treasured wife, mother, sister, adored meemaw, and will be greatly missed and never for- gotten. SURVIVORS: Husband, Johnny Fenn; daughters, Sandy, and hus- band, Jason Belcher, Stacy and hus- band, Brandon; grandchildren, Skyler, Saylor, Sydney and Brooklyn; brother, Michael Elton; sister, Mary Grundy.
Mount Olivet Funeral Home 2301 N. Sylvania 817-831-0511 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Cornelia Connie Hirsch ARLINGTON Cornelia Connie Hirsch, 95, passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. FUNERAL: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ar- lington Funeral Home Chapel.
Visita- tion: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Arlington Funeral Home. Connie was born April 5, 1912, in Boswell, to Joshua L. and Elwa Stewart. She was a member of Ar- lington Womans Club, Alumni of North Texas State University and First United Methodist Church of Ar- lington.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Richard Hirsch and wife, Sylvia, Tom Hirsch and wife, Gayle; three grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Mar- jorie Vanderworth and husband, LeRoy. Arlington Funeral Home 1221 E. Division 817-548-1791 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Alma Mae Johnston FORT WORTH Alma Johnston, 62, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. SERVICE: There will be no ser- vice.
SURVIVORS: Son, Rex Clawson; daughter, Helen Cook; grandchildren, Amy, Chris, Ashley and Johnathan; great-grandchildren, Lexie and Bai- ley; and brother, J.W. Streetman. Alpine Funeral Home 2300 N. Sylvania, 817-834-4116 Mary Long FORT WORTH Mary Long, 69, passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, at home.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Mount Olivet Ceme- tery. Mary was born Sept. 6, 1938, in Fort Worth to Helen and Link Harvey. She was a lifelong resident of Fort Worth.
She worked as an executive secretary for Houston General for eight years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arol E. Long, on April 6, 2007. SURVIVORS: Son, Mike Long and wife, Cheryl; daughter, Melissa Sloan and husband, Joe; grandchildren, Reece, Rachel, Kinni, Shelly. Mount Olivet Funeral Home 2301 N.
Sylvania 817-831-0511 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries John F. Ludington FORT WORTH John F. Ludington, 86, died Satur- day, Feb. 16, 2008. SERVICE: 2 p.m.
Tues- day in the sanctuary of University Christian Church, Dr. Alan Lobaugh officiating. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Harveson Cole Funeral Home.
Pallbearers: Alan Ludington, Brad Ludington, David Moeller, Dennis Cox, Steve Bartlett and Jeff Payne. Honorary Pallbearers: The Patrol of Moslah Temple Shrine, The Gin Group, and members of the Moudy Sunday School Class of University Christian Church. MEMORIALS: His memory may be honored with a gift to the Memori- al Fund at University Christian Church, 2720 S. University Drive, Fort Worth 76109. John was born Oct.
9, 1921, in Fort Worth, son of Varney James and Ruth Tribble Ludington. He attended TCU, General Motors Institute and the Cadillac management training at Harvard. He also served three years in the U.S. Air Force. John worked for Frank Kent Cadil- lac for 53 years, retiring in 1995.
In 1966, he became a partner in the company. By 1971, he was named president and in 1987, he succeeded Frank Kent as chairman of the board. He was also named the Dealer Princi- pal by Cadillac Motor Company. John was past president and di- rector of Tarrant County New Car Dealers Association, past secretary of Cadillac Dealer Council, a Time Magazine Quality Dealer, Cadillac Master Dealer and received numer- ous recognition awards from Cadillac Motor Company. He served on the corporate board of the Fort Worth Club, was past director for the National Confer- ence of Christians and Jews, past di- rector of the Tarrant County Chamber of Commerce, and past director of Ju- nior Achievement.
John held memberships in New Car Dealers of Tarrant County, Texas Automobile Dealers Association, Na- tional Automobile Dealers Associa- tion, Cadillac Quality Dealers Associ- ation, Rotary Club, Moslah Temple Shrine, Shrine Jesters, Fort Worth Club, Petroleum Club and Colonial Country Club. He was also a member of University Christian Church and the Moudy Sunday school class. John loved to play golf and was always active in supporting Fort Worth and its community. His favor- ite charities were those who benefit- ed children and young adults. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Frances; and broth- er, Varney Jr.
SURVIVORS: His children, Larry and his wife, Rita, Patricia Ball, Greg and his wife, Cindy; grandchildren, Kara Crawford, Laura Moeller, Alan Ludington, Chris Ball, Bea Davies, Brad Ludington, Melissa Cox and Amy Bartlett; great-grandchildren, Amanda, Kaleb, Sara, Foster, Chase, Gillian, Katherine, Megan, Miles, Ben and Caitlyn; companion and friend, Bernice Ragland; and extended-fami- ly members. Harveson Cole Funeral Home and Crematory 702 Eighth 817-336-0345 View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries Ronald McFarlin FORT WORTH Ronald McFarlin, 60, transitioned from this life Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, in Fort Worth. FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Tuesday at New Providence B.C.
Wake: 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Johnson Funeral Home 409 Rand 817-535-8946 In Memory Announcement Information Call 817-390-7780.
