Obituaries

Sharon Powell

Sharon Powell

Mar 6, 2006

Survivors: Mother, Kathleen Angelly; daughters, Tracy Shotwell McGee, Tanya Slaughter, Judy Chazaretta and Crystal Carmack; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Kirby Angelly; sisters, Judy Beavers, Phyllis Beggs, Laneta Goodrum and Elizabeth Chestnut Massey; and many nieces and nephews. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Sharon Powell please visit our Sympathy Store.

Richard Aasen

Richard Aasen

Mar 5, 2006

? Professionally, Rick was involved in the printing industry in Colorado, Arizona and Texas. He moved to Dallas in 1999, at which time he opened his own business, United Graphic Equipment. ??? Survivors: Wife, Julie Alden; parents, Arnold and Nellie Aasen; and sisters, Janice Ongstad and husband Dave, Linda Strandlund and husband Rob, and Elise Coverston and husband Dan, all...

Bee Anderson

Bee Anderson

Mar 4, 2006

Survivors: Loving wife, Ophie; sons, DeRoyce Paul Anderson and wife, Cheryl, Galen James Anderson and wife, Janet; brother, Robert Benton Anderson Jr.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Melvin Hansen

Melvin Hansen

Mar 3, 2006

He was a Veteran of the Korean War as part of the Naval Reserve and a UT Austin graduate. Melvin loved his family and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He enjoyed watching his sons and grandchildren's athletic endeavors. His hobbies included reading, crossword puzzles and woodworking. ??? Survivors: Wife, Mary; sons Glenn and wife Andrea; Wes and wife Monica;...

Joseph Cheshire

Joseph Cheshire

Mar 2, 2006

VENUS -- Joseph A. Cheshire, 66, a retired Army sergeant first class, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2006, in Alvarado. ??? Funeral: 9 a.m. Monday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Lane A. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Blessing Funeral Home, 401 Elm St., Mansfield. ??? Survivors: Wife, Janet Cheshire; son, Edgar; daughters, Kimberly and Terrie; grandchildren, Jason,...

Melva Childs

Melva Childs

Mar 1, 2006

MANSFIELD -- Melva Renee Childs, 39, died Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at a Dallas hospital. ??? Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday in Blessing Colonial Chapel. Burial: Pleasant Point Cemetery. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Blessing Funeral Home. ??? Survivors: Mother, Jeanette Graham and Jake; father, Melvin Childs and Louise; brothers, Leon and Neal Childs; stepsiblings, Debbie, Jowanda and Larry...

BELEN VALLE

BELEN VALLE

Feb 28, 2006

FORT WORTH -- Belen Torres Valle, 89, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at her daughter's home. ??? Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Cathedral, the Rev. Fr. Robert Strittmatter celebrant. Burial: Following committal prayers, Belen will be laid to rest next to her...

John Roach

John Roach

Feb 28, 2006

Survivors: Wife, Donna Roach; sons, John and Kevin Roach; stepchildren, Donnita Anderson and husband, Billy Burgess, and Dale Jenkins and wife, Kali; grandchildren, Jerred, Desire, Alisha and Dillon; sister, Judy Roach; and brother, Felix Briggs.

Allie Wammack

Allie Wammack

Feb 28, 2006

?MANSFIELD -- Allie M. Wammack, 92, passed away Tues., Feb. 28, in Arlington. ??? Funeral: 4 p.m., Thurs. at Blessing Colonial Chapel, 401 Elm St., Mansfield. Burial: Mansfield Cemetery. Visitation: 2:30 to 4 p.m., Thurs. at Blessing Funeral Home. ??? Allie was born April 1, 1913 in Blum, Texas. She moved to Mansfield in the early 1920's by covered wagon....

Teresa Tankersley

Teresa Tankersley

Feb 27, 2006

Velma retired as a PBX operator with the Tarrant County Courthouse after 30 years' service. She loved to travel and enjoyed baseball, football and basketball on TV. She especially enjoyed working daily crossword puzzles. ??? Survivors: Niece, Sue Ann Sager and husband, Les, of Haltom City; great-niece, Lindsay; and great-nephew, Blake.

Katherine Hobbs

Katherine Hobbs

Feb 26, 2006

Kitty owned and managed Central Antiques for 30 years. She was a 60 year resident of the Oakhurst neighborhood and past president of the Oakhurst Garden Club; Member of the Junior Womans Club and the Legacy Book Club. She was also lifetime member of the Church of Christ and current member of the Southside Church of Christ. She is proceeded...

Dorothy Thomason

Dorothy Thomason

Feb 25, 2006

The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Lucas Funeral Home. Additional visitation at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church. ??? Dorothy graduated from Riverside High School, then attended business college. She was hired by the Fort Worth Police Department and served as administrative assistant to several chiefs of police, retiring after a career spanning over 30...

Lawrence Culver,

Lawrence Culver,

Feb 22, 2006

??? Lawrence was born April 18, 1924, in Dallas to Lawrence W. Culver Sr. and Annie Marie Ross Culver. They moved to Fort Worth in 1940, where he attended Carter-Riverside High School, graduating in 1942. He fought in the novice division of the Golden Gloves and won the welterweight title. While in high school he met his future wife, Doris...

Catherine Dalrymple

Catherine Dalrymple

Feb 15, 2006

Catherine was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Oley Clark Dalrymple, in 2002. They were married Nov. 2, 1942. Catherine was an active member of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, and member of the Presbyterian Women and the Oak Leaf Garden Club. She loved to paint and sew. Survivors: Sons, Gary and wife, Rebecca, of...

Jesus Marrero

Jesus Marrero

Feb 6, 2006

Survivors: Wife, Maria Navarro; son, Jesus Navarro and wife, Laura; daughters, Ana Marrero and Inca Marrero and husband, Rolando Basquez; 12 grandchildren; brother, Harry Figuroa and wife, Ileana; and parents, Ana Delia Colon and Ralph Fuller. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jesus Marrero please visit our Sympathy Store.

Ernest ““Smokey”” Tallant

Ernest ““Smokey”” Tallant

Feb 4, 2006

Ernest was born Nov. 27, 1919, in Stephenville to James and Nettie Trimble Tallant. He was a World War II veteran, serving with the U.S. Navy. Smokey was a police officer for 31 years. ??? He was a master Mason since 1955 and a Shriner since 1961. A very humble, unassuming man, he served his community, working with the Shriners...

Billy “B. R.” Ramsay

Billy “B. R.” Ramsay

Feb 2, 2006

FORT WORTH -- Billy Ray "B.R." Ramsay, 77, a retired aircraft mechanic, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006, at a local care facility. ?? Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday in Lucas Sylvania Chapel. Jim Hackney and David Rogers will officiate. Burial: 3 p.m. in Smith Spring's Cemetery, four miles north of Stephenville on Highway 377. Visitation: 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday at...

Mary Seaton

Mary Seaton

Jan 31, 2006

Survivors: Husband, Jimmy E. Seaton; children and their spouses, Terry Cunningham, Pamela Halliburton, Jimmy E. Seaton Jr. and Karen Trevino; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Linda Hobbs; and brother, Raymond Jernigan. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mary Seaton please visit our Sympathy Store.

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