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Nezbeth LaFlora Cox Knox
HASLET -- Nezbeth LaFlora Cox Knox, 66, a retired Licensed Vocational Nurse, died Saturday, May 3, 1997, at home.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Sunday in the Justin Church of Christ. Burial: Justin Cemetery. Ministers of Gospel Mike Vanderberg, Roy Deaver and Don Simpson will officiate.
Pallbearers: Dwayne Hicks, Dalton Miller, Ernest Bee Webb, Jesse McGilvary, Mike Tidwell and Doyle Green. Honorary pallbearer is Grady Stone.
Nezbeth Knox was born Oct. 22, 1930, in Stephenville to Wayne and DeLora M. Cox, and was a lifetime member of the Church of Christ. Her parents were graduates of John Tarleton Agricultural College and her father graduated from Texas A&M University in 1931. The family moved to Alvord where Mr. Cox taught Vocational Agriculture until 1941 when they moved to Justin. He continued to teach Vo-Ag and later served as principal and superintendent of Justin High School.
In Justin, LaFlora worshipped and went to school with Gary Knox, son of L.F. and Ella Dee Knox. They married in Weatherford, Texas, on March 22, 1947, at the ages of 16 and 18. (They said it wouldn't last.) They celebrated their 50th anniversary this March with many, many friends and relatives in attendance. To this union was born a son and daughter and later, they adopted one son.
LaFlora and Gary moved to Haslet in 1949 where they reared their children. Gary farmed the land at what is now known as the Alliance Corridor, Nestles' and Fossil Creek. LaFlora, being the daughter of two teachers, was a lover of learning; she was a lifetime student.
She earned her beautician's license in 1953. She became a License Vocational Nurse in May 1966, and returned to school and graduated from the John Peter Smith School of Nursing in May 1972. She worked in the nursing profession for many years at Decatur Community Hospital. She later worked as a nursing instructor and in her retirement years worked in Nursing Homes and in Home Health Care.
"Granny" loved her flowers, frogs, antiques, stray animals and people. She cared for all living beings, showing God's love by her actions. She and "Granddad" cared for their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as several children from Christ's Haven Home in Keller.
The family would like to express special thanks to Peter Grays, M.D.; Jay Hanes, M.D. and his office staff, Brandy and Chris; Courtney Huebner and Paula Corman of Samaritan Care Hospice. For the love and compassion shown us during this time, we will be eternally grateful.
LaFlora was preceded in death by her father, Wayne Cox in 1985.
Survivors: Mother, DeLora Cox of Decatur; husband, Gary Knox of Haslet; son, Price Edward Knox and his wife, Shirley, of Justin; daughter, Scotti Knox Lott of Haslet; son, Curtis Knox of Austin; sister, Maria Hicks and husband, Robert, of Decatur; grandchildren, Travis Knox, a 1997 graduate of Texas A&M University, Gail Taylor of Haslet, Brad Knox, a 1997 graduate of Northwest High School, Cindy Arriola of Keller and Kelly Swafford of Denton; five great- grandchildren, Krishna, Ethan, Colton, Amber and Devon; her constant feline companion, Sissy, and a host of family and friends.
Shannon North Funeral Chapel
111 W. Northside Drive, 624-2191
Gene Linch
GLEN ROSE -- Gene Linch, 70, a retired carpenter, died Thursday, May 1, 1997, at a Glen Rose nursing home.
Funeral: 3 p.m. Sunday at Wiley Funeral Home in Glen Rose. Burial: Squaw Creek Cemetery in Glen Rose.
Gene Linch was born Aug. 1, 1926, in Bosque County.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Glen Rose and had lived most of his life in Somervell County.
Survivors: Daughters, Neva Elaine Harvick and Donna Kay Dooley, both of Glen Rose; brothers, Richard Linch of Andrews, Royce Linch of Lawton, Okla., and Jimmy Linch of Fort Worth; sister, Janell Atkins of Iredell; grandchildren, Brian Harvick, Amanda Dooley and Staci Dooley; and three great-grandchildren.
Wiley Funeral Home
Glen Rose, (817) 897-2288
Billy E. Lindsey
ARLINGTON -- Billy E. Lindsey, 70, a retired aircraft engineer, died Friday, May 2, 1997, in Arlington.
Funeral:1 p.m. Monday at Arlington Funeral Home chapel. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials: Aldersgate United Methodist Church or a charity of choice.
Mr. Lindsey was born Feb. 18, 1926, in Houston, and had been a resident of Arlington since 1951. He was a former resident of Fort Worth. He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
He was employed at Bell Helicopter Textron for 26 years in engineering and retired in 1986. Bill served the Department of the Navy, World War II on the USS Marcus Island Carrier, where he was a 3rd Class parachute rigger. He served under dual command of General MacArthur and Admiral Nimitz. Bill served in the largest Naval battle fought during World War II at Leyte Gulf.
Bill was a devoted husband and father, equally committed to his family and a host of friends. He had zest for life and was courageous until his departure to be with his Savior. He will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Rev. Robert V. Lindsey.
Survivors: Wife, Margie Berry Lindsey of Arlington; son, David Lindsey of Arlington; sister, Mary Russell of Arlington; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Arlington Funeral Home
1221 E. Division, 548-1791
S.W. Lord
CLEBURNE -- S.W. "Dub" Lord, 62, a retired maintenance supervisor, died Saturday, May 3, 1997, in Cleburne.
Funeral: No services are planned. Visitation: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Martin's Funeral Home.
S.W. Lord was born March 23, 1935, in Robert Lee.
Survivors: Wife, Sydna Lord of Cleburne; son, Gene Lord of Cleburne; daughters, Kathy Marchman and Beth Hankins, both of Cleburne; brothers, Frank Lord of Sargent and Otis Lord of Belton; sister, Cathy Ward of Cleburne; seven grandchildren; and one great- grandchild.
Martin's Funeral Home
Cleburne, (817) 558-3250
Jessie Willis Lovell
BOYD -- Jessie Willis Lovell, 92, retired office manager of the West Texas Chamber of Commmerce's Fort Worth office, died Thursday, May 1, 1997.
Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Williams Funeral Directors in Garland. Interment : 4 p.m. Sunday in Aurora Cemetery in Aurora.
Jessie Lovell was born April 13, 1905, in Wise County near Rhome to W.F. Willis and Ethyl Wylie Willis. She married Jim G. Lovell in 1924 in Fort Worth, where she lived most of her life until her retirement to Boyd, in Wise County. They moved to Dallas in 1978, where Mr. Lovell worked at the `Dallas Times Herald' and Fort Worth Star-Telegram from 1955 to 1970. Mr. Lovell was manager of the Fort Worth office of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce, and Mrs. Lovell was office manager. She was active in Texas politics and the campaigns of Governors Alan Shivers, Price Daniels and Attorney General John Ben Shepherd.
The family would like to thank the personnel of C.C. Young Memorial Home where Mrs. Lovell resided for the past five years.
Survivors: Son and daughter-in-law, Jimmie and Wyn Lovell of Dallas; grandchildren, Mike Lovell and wife, Leona, of Tioga, and Jessalu Wright and husband, Glenn, of Garland; great-granddaughter, Garna Leigh Wright; brother-in-law, Earl Lovell and wife, Bobbie, of Dallas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Williams Funeral Directors
Garland, (972) 276-5000
Billie Byers McLeod
KELLER -- Billie Byers McLeod, 67, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, died Wednesday, April 30, 1997, at a Grapevine hospital.
Graveside service: was Friday in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.
Mr. McLeod was born Jan. 7, 1930, in Fort Worth. He was a graduate of Texas A&M University, class of 1956. He belonged to the Order of Daydalins and the Air Force Association. He was a Baptist.
Survivors: Wife, Mary Bess McLeod of Keller; sons, Mark McLeod and wife, Beth of Plano, Kent McLeod of Houston, David McLeod and wife, Tami of Fort Worth; three grandsons; and aunt, Marguerite Adams of Dallas.
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
Colleyville, 281-8751
Avery McNew
CLEBURNE -- Avery McNew, 64, a retired automotive mechanic, died Saturday, May 3, 1997, at his home.
Gravesside service: 11 a.m. Monday in Grandview Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Clayton Kay Funeral Home in Grandview.
Mr. McNew was born Jan. 27, 1933, in Gustine.
Clayton Kay Funeral Home
Grandview, (817) 866-3311
Sarah J.V. Patterson
GRANBURY -- Sarah Jewel Vanessa Patterson, 11, a student at Granbury Intermediate, was found dead Friday, May 2, 1997, in Granbury.
Memorial service: 3 p.m. Sunday at Decker Field, Granbury. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Acton United Methodist Church, Acton. Burial: Emerald Hills Cemetery, Kennedale. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wiley Funeral Home.
Memorials: Sarah and Cody Patterson Fund, First National Bank, Granbury.
Sarah Patterson was born May 6, 1985, in Fort Worth. She was a member of Assembly of God. She was easy going, fun loving and full of life.
Survivors: Parents, Cletus Schwana Patterson of Granbury and Laurence Holloway Patterson of Splendora; brothers, Cody Daniel Laurence Patterson and Anthony James Patterson, both of Granbury; sister, Rebecca Dorean Patterson of Granbury; grandparents, Ethel Patterson of Houston, D.J. Milner of Granbury and Sam Crumpler of Surprise, Ariz.; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Wiley Funeral Home
Granbury, (817) 573-3000
Wallace Donald Peterson
LEWISVILLE -- Wallace Donald Peterson, 46, an electronics engineer, died Wednesday, April 30, 1997, at home.
Graveside service: 2 p.m. Monday at Grapevine Cemetery. Memorial service: 3 p.m. Monday at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Coppell. Pastor Rich Mohr will officiate.
Memorials: Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Coppell.
Wallace Peterson was born Aug. 15, 1950, in Rochester, Minn. He was an Air Force veteran and a member of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church in Coppell.
Survivors: Wife, Pamela Peterson of Lewisville; daughter, Amy Lenee Fry- Kravitz of Plano; son, David Shane Fry of St. Louis, Mo.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Peterson of Fort Worth; and sister, Cindy Bartlett of Haslett.
Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home
Lewisville, (972) 436-4581
Melody Karen Pilliod
BENBROOK -- Melody Karen Pilliod, 57, a retired quality assurance engineer with Lockheed, died Friday, May 2, 1997, at home.
Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Entombment: Greenwood Mausoleum. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Melody Pilliod was born Feb. 29, 1940, in Hobbs, N.M. She moved to Amarillo, Texas, in 1955 and on to Fort Worth in 1958. She retired from Lockheed after 30 years as a quality assurance engineer. She was a Baptist by faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Karl and Pauline Elizabeth Cheatum Neal.
Survivors: Husband of 20 years, Donald Glenn Pilliod of Benbrook; sons and daughters-in-law, Brian Keith and Diana Hill of Houston and David Glen and Michelle Hill of Hurst; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Marsh Weiershausen of Willow Park; grandchildren, Calvin Glen Hill, Chelsie Nicole Hill, Zachary Bryce Hill and Megan Marae Weiershausen; mother-in-law, Alma Skipworth of Bonham; sister-in-law, Sandra Eagleton and husband, Walter, of Bonham; one niece; and one nephew.
Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
James L. Pipes
ASHDOWN, Ark. -- James L. Pipes, 74, past executive of Gulf Oil Corp., and creator of Sequia Oil Co., died Thursday, May 1, 1997, in Ashdown.
Graveside service:10 a.m. Monday in Moore Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Pipes was born Feb. 14, 1923, in Cleburne. He created Sequia Oil Co. in Houston. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and board of trustees and financial advisor for Bedouin Source Preservation and Research Center Inc.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma R. Pipes, Aug. 15, 1995.
Survivors: Daughter, Susan Whitman; grandchildren, Bryan C. Gafford and Tracy R. Sessions; and great- grandchildren, Alisha, Jonathan, J.J., Brenanna, Joshua, Nicholas and Darcy.
Moore Funeral Home
1219 N. Davis Drive, 275-2711
