Charles Clifton Allcon, 88, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014, in Fort Worth.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Baptist Church, 1501 Jim Wright Freeway. Interment at Azleland Memorial Park. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Biggers Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to a charity of choice.
Mr. Allcon was born Aug. 8, 1925, in Cleburne and moved to Fort Worth in 1937. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked for A Brandt & Company as a furniture finisher for many years and was also employed by Stripling Department Store as a journeyman painter, finish carpenter in the furnishing department until retirement in 1992.

He was a member of Grace Baptist Church and formerly associated with Lake Worth Baptist Church. He was an avid gardener who could grow just about anything; he enjoyed sharing with all.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Ruth Warden Allcon; son, Clifton Lee “Cliff” Allcon and wife, Elizabeth; grandchildren, Laura Kathleen Allcon and Hannah LeeAnne Allcon; and several nieces and nephews.

The Azle News,
June 18, 2014 Edition

Reba Doris Beall, 94, a retired bank teller, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014 in Weatherford.
A service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2014 at Ash Creek Baptist Church. Interment at Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Biggers Funeral Home.
Reba Doris Waggoner was born in Era, Cooke Co., Texas on Oct. 8, 1919 to J.O. and Pearl McKinney Waggoner. Mrs. Beall has been an Azle area resident since 1976 and was a member of Ash Creek Baptist Church. She loved her family and especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a caring and giving person who shared her wonderful cooking talent with her family and neighbors.

Mrs. Beall was preceded in death by her husband, Travis Wayne Beall in 2002, seven brothers, four sisters and a son-in-law, Gaylon Hicks.
Survivors include daughters, Betty Jean Hicks of Azle, Delane Fickel and husband Wayne of Austin; sister, Billie Morrow and husband Jim; grandchildren, Kevin Hicks and wife Kristin, Gareth Nicely and wife Pam, Kimberly Laverty and husband Steve and Tonya Rodgers; 15 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

The Azle News,
June 18, 2014 Edition

George T. Crowley, Jr. was born January 2, 1931 in Ft. Worth and passed away Monday, May 19, 2014.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at White’s Funeral Chapel, 401 N. Main St., Springtown, 76082. Inurnment at 1:30 p.m. at the historic Bear Creek Cemetery, 100 Bear Creek Cemetery Rd., Euless, 76039.
Survivors include wife, Pat Crowley of Wise County; daughters, Cathy Crowley of Dallas and Carol Crowley of Weatherford; granddaughter, Mindy; and great grandchildren, Molly, Addison, and Evan.… Read the rest

Charles (Charlie) Grace, 86, of Plano, Texas passed away on Friday, May 2, 2014.
A Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Azle, Texas on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 11 am.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made as Mass Offerings or to the Shriner’s Hospital.
He was born in Detroit, Illinois on July 28, 1927, to the late Charles Gilbert Grace and Sarah Ellen Grace.  Charlie traveled extensively with the Air Force for 23 years and as an employee of Defense Contractors.  He met his wife while they were working in the Congo and loved telling their story as well as plenty of other globetrotting stories to everyone. He married Phyllis Warchal on Nov. 6, 1965.  They had one daughter, Mary Grace.

Charlie was a beloved member of the Azle community for over 30 years.  He was active in the Azle Masonic Lodge, Eagle Mountain Shrine Club, Golden Gloves and his church, Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He loved supporting charities that benefited children. He retired from General Dynamics in 1992.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Grace; daughter, Mary Grace Bell; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild and a very large extended family which he loved very much.

The Azle News,
June 18, 2014 Edition

Billy “Bill” Ray Bostick, 61, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away suddenly Saturday, June 14, 2014.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Bill was born Dec. 29, 1952 to Bobby and Betty Bostick. He was a longtime resident of Azle, where he grew up, and he attended Azle High School. When he was younger, he was a professional rodeo saddle bronc rider. He married the love of his life, Denise Fenty and together they adopted a daughter from Lithuania, LeeAnna. Bill was a master plumber who established Bostick Plumbing more than 30 years ago.

Bill had many hobbies that ranged from watching baseball to scuba diving. He was a master scuba diver, adored watching the Texas Rangers and was a highly skilled pool player who went to the finals in Las Vegas, Nevada in the singles and league competitions. But what Bill loved most was spending time with his family and friends. He was a loyal friend and a devoted family man. He had a loving and gentle soul and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include wife of 33 years, Denise Bostick; daughter, LeeAnna Bostick; granddaughter, Vanessa Carol Bostick; brother, Warren Bostick and wife, Glenice; sister, Elizabeth Adams; step-brother, Bobby Bostick, Jr.; step-mother, Patti Bostick; niece, Camille Cryer; and a host of loving friends.

The Azle News,
June 18, 2014 Edition

Pauline Millmaker of Azle, Texas, formerly of Beaufort, Missouri, passed away in Fort Worth, Texas Saturday, June 7 2014 at the age 88 years.
Visitation was held Tuesday June 10, 2014 from 4-8 p.m. at the Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, Missouri.
Funeral service was held Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at the funeral home with Rev. Pam Quigley officiating. Interment followed in Midlawn Cemetery in Union, Missouri.

Memorial donations were given to Casco Ladies Quilters or Beaufort-Leslie Fire Department.
She was born March 9, 1926 in Union, Missouri the daughter of the late Emil Borgmann and his wife  Catherine Borgmann, nee Frueh. Pauline received her education in Union, Missouri. She had been employed at the Union IGA Foodliner in the meat department for 35 years before her retirement.
She had been an active member of the Casco Methodist Church before moving to Azle, Texas and was one of the ladies quilters.
She was preceded in death by daughter-in-law Maria E. (Solis) Koch.
Survivors include son, Phillip Koch and his wife Janice of Azle; one grandson, Phillip Koch, Jr. of Azle; one granddaughter, Stephanie Bartley and husband, Lonnie of Azle; one great-grandson, Dylan Bartley and one step- grandson, Travis Stoughton; three sisters, Vera Peirick of Beaufort, Missouri, Velma Dierking of Leslie, Missouri, Rae Ann Kaase and husband Ralph of Beaufort, Missouri; nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.

The Azle News,
June 18, 2014 Edition

Eddie Duane Lindsey, 40, a loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18 at Alexander’s Midway Chapel, 3607 East Highway 199, Springtown.
Eddie was born Nov. 16, 1973, in Fort Worth to Lancy Joel Lindsey and Laura Lou Campbell.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Chloe Cristina Lindsey, and his father.

Survivors include wife, Kendall Lindsey; sons, Colby Rider and Dylan Scott Lindsey; daughter, Presley Rae Lindsey; mother and father, Laura and Kenneth Brown; brother, Joe Lee Lindsey and wife, Erin; niece, Madison Lindsey; nephews, Chance, Jett and Brody Lindsey; mother and father-in-law, Debra and Scott Taylor; and extended family and many friends, all of whom will miss him dearly.

The Azle News,
June 18, 2014 Edition

Atojan Pauline Burkhart, died Sunday, June 15, 2014, along with her granddaughter, Melody Jacobson and grandson, James Jacobson. The family was traveling home from visiting family when they were involved in a tragic accident.
Funeral services for Atojan, Melody and James will be held on Monday, June 23, 2014 at North Side Baptist Church at 2:00 pm. Visitation 6-8 pm Sunday at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. Interment in Annetta Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Omni American, Account Number 2003498307.
Atojan, better known as “Red” was born June 15, 1971 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was the owner of Melody’s Hotrod Tattoos and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church., a member of WHOT, (Wounded Heroes of Texas). She loved her grandchildren, loved reading and animals.
Melody Rilley Jacobson, age 5, was born on June 15, 2009, in Decatur, Texas to David Jacobson and Diamond LaBerge. She loved her family, loved to play in the park and loved animals.
James Harold Jacobson, age 3, was born April 17, 2011, in Decatur, Texas, he also was born to David Jacobson and Diamond LaBerge. James loved Spiderman, playing swords and playing with cars and he loved his big sister, Melody.
Melody and James loved their Memaw and PawPaw, they are survived by their parents, David and Diamond, “PawPaw” Robert Burkhart, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Survivors include her husband; Robert Burkhart, daughter Diamond LaBerge of Mineral Wells, Destiny LaBerge of Azle, Father; Doyle Fritch of Fayetteville, Arkansas, sisters; LaDonna LaBerge of Azle, Judy King of Fayetteville,  Arkansas, Jody Center of West Fork, AR, Sherry Everitt of Girard, KS, Elsie Brock of Fayetteville,  Arkansas, brothers; Dee Fritch of Fayetteville and Rolly Fritch of Fayetteville,  Arkansas.

Edward Allen Weaver, Jr., 68, a long-time resident of Springtown, Texas went home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 19, 2014. Services will be held at Annis Chapel Cemetary in Springtown Saturday, June 28 at 3 p.m.
He was an honored veteran and a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his wife, E. Marie Weaver.

Survivors include his brothers Robert Weaver and Ernest Sanning; daughter, Patricia Sherry and husband, Donald; son, James Rodgers and wife, Kolyn; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Robert J. “Bob” Lavender, 87, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014.
Services were held Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at The Meeting Place at Ash Creek Baptist Church under the direction of White’s Azle Funeral Home.  Interment was at New Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Ash Creek Baptist Church.
Bob was born Dec. 11,1926 in Fort Worth to Leo Lester and Pearl Beasley Lavender. He graduated from North Side High School and graduated from Texas A&M in 1953. He married the love of his life, Emma Lee Dunkin on Sept. 5, 1947. She preceded him in death on Nov. 14, 2013. Bob honorably served his country in the United States Army in World War II.

He was a Mason, a member of the Breakfast Optimist Club in Fort Worth and a member of the Society of Professional Engineers. Bob was a faithful member and deacon of Ash Creek Baptist Church in Azle.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Leota Garrison.
Survivors include son, Mike Lavender and wife, Ellen of North Richland Hills; daughter, Betsy Mulder and husband, Alan of Willow City; son, Craig Lavender and wife, Nancy of Azle; grandchildren; Micah Lavender, Melissa Lotspeich, Chris Mulder, Brandon Lavender and Lindsay Gray; nine great-grandchildren; and other loving family and friends.

Arlene Reeves Box, 81, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014.
Services were held Saturday, June 20 at White’s Azle Chapel. Interment at Azleland Memorial Park.
Arlene was born in McCulloch County Dec. 1, 1932 to Buford and Eunice Moore Reeves. She graduated from Carlton High School. Arlene had been the church secretary at Westworth Church of Christ, where she was a member, for many years. She loved genealogy, reading and Cherokee History. Arlene will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

Arlene was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Floyd Gene Reeves; sisters, Virginia Williams and Sharon Watson.
Survivors include husband, Johnny Box of Azle; son, Wade Box and wife, Sherri of Burleson; daughter, Carla Box Lindsey of Reno; granddaughter, Erin Box; grandsons, Carson Lindsey and Christian Lindsey; brother, Larry Reeves and wife, Traunsa of Azle; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Barry requested no services be held. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman, Texas.
Barry Don Paddock was born June 25, 1953 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Tommie and Lucille (Stanton) Paddock and passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 in Denison, Texas at the age of 60.  Barry grew up and was a graduate of Azle ISD. He worked as a grocery store produce manager most of his life and also part-time as an auctioneer.

Barry was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Tommie Paddock.
Survivors include his brother, Gary Paddock and his wife Donna of Howe, Texas; sister, Sandra Cattes of Lake Worth, Texas; two nieces, Kelly and Deidre, and two nephews, Shane and Tommy.

Elizabeth Jane Luttrell, 67, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014, in Fort Worth.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Biggers Funeral Chapel. Committal was at 12:30 p.m. in Greenwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
Elizabeth Jane Rayson was born Dec. 8, 1946, in Lynwood, California. She was a loving mother to five children and a dear friend to many. She loved to dance and her bright sense of humor will live on in our hearts. We are so grateful that she gave her life to Christ in July 2009.

She was preceded in death by a son, Andrew Robert Marshall, in July 1982.
Survivors include her children, Steven S. Marshall, Suzane E. Sims, Samantha J. Jewell and Michael A. Marshall; her mother, Jane Campbell; her sister, Suzane Stevens; six grandchildren; and one nephew.

The Azle News,
July 2, 2014 Edition

Ashly Russell Brunson of Azle passed away in her home Saturday, June 28, 2014 at the age of 34.
A memorial service will be held at God’s Word of Life Church at 5701 Billings Rd. on Thursday, July 3 at 11 a.m.
Donations will be taken by Lynn’s Saloon and a bike rally will be held Saturday, July 12th. For more information contact Lynn’s.

Ashly was born in Fort Worth, Nov. 9, 1979 at Carswell Air Force Base. She was a good-hearted person who loved the Lord. She never met a stranger, was loved by so many and so full of life. She was a wonderful wife, amazing sister and daughter, fun-loving stepmom and godmother, and the world’s best aunt.
She was preceeded in death by her stepdad, Russ Gille; aunt, Renee Ellis Stewart Deckman and great-grandmother, Inez Ritch.
Survivors include husband, Jim Bob Brunson; mother, Karan Gille; father, Jerry Russell; siblings, Luke Gille, Valerie Russell, Josh Gille, Patricia and Cheyenne; stepdaughter, Lillian Blair Brunson, nieces and nephews; Samantha and Dylan Gille, Landen Jones, Kyra Peninger, and Carsyn and Avery Gille. And many many many friends.

The Azle News,
July 2, 2014 Edition

It is with great sadness that the family of Chy DeLayne Myers Shearer announces her passing July 5, 2014, at the age of 40 after battling cancer.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday at Ash Creek Baptist Church, Azle.
The last 12 years of Chy’s life were spent with her best friend and husband, Chad. She made the most of every moment and always found the humorous side of any situation. Chy had a way of making people feel loved and special.

Survivors include her husband, Chad; her children, Coltyn, Hunter and Gatlyn; her parents Alton Myers and his wife, Beth and Melody Myers and her husband, John; her in-laws, Eddie and Sharon Shearer; sister Jerri Wright and her husband, Jerrod; brother-in-law, Ryan Shearer and his wife, Carrie; nieces, Madeline, Elizabeth and Anna; and two nephews, Ethan and Evan; and numerous cousins that were as close as brothers and sisters to her.

The Azle News,
July 9, 2014 Edition

Billy House, 81, passed away Monday, July 7, 2014, at an area hospital in Fort Worth.
A funeral service will held at 10 a.m. Friday at Azle Church of Christ, 336 Northwest Pkwy., Azle.  Graveside service at 10 a.m. Saturday at Jones Cemetery in Utopia.  Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at White’s Funeral Home, 105 Denver Trail, Azle.
The family would especially like to thank the 2nd floor ICU Unit nurses and staff at Baylor All Saints Hospital for their loving care of Billy and our family.

Billy was born Aug. 5, 1932, in Colorado City, Texas to Willie T. and Frances Moore House. He resided in Odessa for 20 years, attending Odessa High School. He served in the US Army for 2 years. Billy and wife, Neva have lived in Azle for 38 years. He was a truck driver for 42 years, retiring from Roadway Express Sept. 1994. Billy said he was tired of driving trucks and pulling trailers. Shortly after retiring, his wife bought a 5th wheel RV. So, he continued to drive a truck and pull a trailer! He enjoyed traveling, especially to National Parks and to Canada.  Most of all he enjoyed time with his family. Billy loved attending church and being with his church family and friends.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Doris and brother-in-law, Ross Payne; Adelle and brother-in-law, Cliff Leek; brother-in-law, “Bud” Bizzell; and son-in-law, Pat Kasper.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Neva Jean; daughters, Debbie Kasper of Spring and Julia House of Burkeville; grandson, Billy Poling and wife, Shannon of Fort Worth; granddaughters, Latayne and husband, Lynn Rowell of Beaumont, Kayla and Patricia Kasper of Spring; great-grandsons, Layne and Layton Rowell; great-granddaughters, Kailynn Rowell, Payton and Caylie Poling and Charley-Moon Kasper; sister, Mildred Bizzell of Kingsland; and nieces, Wanda, Becky and Kay.

The Azle News,
July 9, 2014 Edition

Shirley Jewel Cox, 72, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014.
Memorial service was held Monday at 1 p.m. at the Weatherford Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Survivors include four children, Rusty Bohannon, Kimberly Porter, Evelyn Kennedy and Dalbert Strange Jr.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The Azle News,
July 9, 2014 Edition

James Polk “Jim” House, 86, a retired Lockheed Martin project manager, died at his home on Thursday, July 10, 2014.
A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church where he had been a member since 1954. The family  received friends at a reception at the church following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2700 McPherson Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76109; the Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107; or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Jim’s childhood was spent in Houston. He graduated from Houston’s Lamar High School in 1944, attended Schreiner University in Kerrville from 1944-1945, and Tulane University in New Orleans while in the U.S. Navy Air Cadet program in 1945-46. Jim graduated from the University of Houston in 1950 with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering. He initially pursued geophysical oil explorations in the Persian Gulf until 1952 when he joined Consolidated-Vultee (Convair). While employed at Convair/General Dynamics, he attended graduate school for a master’s degree in business at TCU and nuclear engineering at SMU.
Jim was a member of St. Stephen Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon and as chairman of the Board of Deacons in 1970. He served
on many committees during his tenure in the church, as an elder and was elected Clerk of the Session from 1998 to 2001. He also served in several capacities on the board of the Fort Worth Ballet, becoming its president in 1974, was a member for many years of the Fort Worth Art Association, and won numerous awards for painting and sculpting in Texas juried shows. He became a Texas Registered Professional Engineer in 1956, and as a member of the Convair/General Dynamics/ Lockheed Management Association, he served as its chairman of Public Relations from 1957 to 1960. He was elected a councilman of the Town of Lakeside in 1973, and then served as the chairman of the Planning and Zoning Committee until 1994.
Jim retired from Lockheed on Nov. 1, 1993, after 41 years with the company. Most of his career was in engineering supervision in special projects, a department known for its highly classified experimental and often innovative modifications to airplanes. His career included avionics design and project management positions on the B-36, F-102, F-106, B-58, F-111, G-16 and many special projects aircraft.
In retirement, Jim volunteered at the Fort Worth Science Museum and at the Kimbell Art Museum as a gallery attendant in the Security Department.
Survivors include his wife of six years, Beatrice Coleman House; daughters, Ann House Henderson and husband, Tom, Amy House Davidson and husband, Gene, and Susannah House Blanton and husband, Baird; granddaughters, Rebecca Dorman and Lauren Henderson; sister, Ada House Merwin; several nephews and cousins; Bea’s children, Kyle Coleman, Karey Hayes and husband, Hank, Kellye Sheehan and husband, Jack; and her grandchildren, Melissa and Leah Hayes, Jared, Cody and Grant Sheehan.

The Azle News,
July 16, 2014 Edition

Odell “Ricky” Copper Jr., 69, a painter, passed away, Saturday, July 12, 2014, surrounded by those who loved him.
A graveside service was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday at Mount Olivet, Fort Worth.
Ricky was born, Jan. 5, 1945 in Fort Worth to Odell and Pauline Winn Cooper, Sr.
Survivors include wife, Linda Smith Cooper; sons, Richard Allen and wife, Jessica and Tommy Cooper; sisters, Charlene, Ginger and Barbara; grandchildren, Dustin, Arron, Elizabeth, Richard Jr., Cody, Ethan, Chyanne, Thomas and Ashley; great-grandchildren, Ricky, Michael, Elijah, Hannah, Caden, Carlly and Conner.

The Azle News,
July 16, 2014 Edition

James Henry Chandler, 87, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
James Henry Chandler was born Sept. 3, 1926 to James Henry and Marie Antoinette Newton Chandler in Plainview. He lived in the Azle area for 62 years. James married the love of his life, Betty Bentley on July 12, 1947 in Fort Worth, and they enjoyed many happy years together until her passing on Jan. 28, 1993. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II. James was a small business owner and was known as the “TV Repair Man”.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Bentley Chandler; his parents, James Chandler and Marie and Robert Hardisty; and sister, Oleta Weddle.
Survivors include daughter, Linda Fergerson and husband, Ralph, of Azle; son, James Chandler, III and wife, Mary Elizabeth, of Palestine; grandchildren, David Fergerson, Cara Fergerson, Erica Michelle Chandler and James Chandler IV; seven great-grandchildren; and many other loving family members and friends.

The Azle News,
July 23, 2014 Edition