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Lloyd B. Hathcock
CLEBURNE -- Lloyd B. Hathcock, 76, a retired electrician at General Dynamics and a retired minister, died Tuesday, June 3, 1997, at a Cleburne hospital.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church in Cleburne. Burial: Pleasant Point Cemetery in Johnson County.
Memorials: Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund.
Lloyd Hathcock was born Aug. 18, 1920, in Venus. He entered the ministry in 1956. He retired from General Dynamics after 32 years of employment.
Survivors: Sons, Roger L. Hathcock of Cleburne and the Rev. Milton C. Hathcock of Buffalo, Mo.; daughters, Audry H. Bussey of Cleburne and Freda R. Major of Crowley; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield
Cleburne, (817) 558-2322
Ruth Devall Heywood
FORT WORTH -- Ruth Devall Heywood, 96, a retired piano teacher, died Wednesday, June 4, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Monday, June 9, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 917 Lamar. A reception will follow. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park.
Memorials: in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Partners in Prayer or the Fort Worth chapter of TWU Alumnae Scholarship Fund.
Ruth Devall Heywood was born June 3, 1901, in Mount Vernon. She was a 72- year resident of Fort Worth and a leader in promotion of the arts among the city's youth.
She was past president of the Fort Worth Piano Teachers' Forum and a founder of the Van Cliburn Quadrennial Competition. She was active in the Fort Worth Music Teachers' Association and the National Guild of Piano Teachers.
When she left the teaching field in 1981, she had taught piano to some 400 young Fort Worth residents over a half- century span. A number of her pupils followed her into the instructional ranks.
She was very active in St. Andrews Episcopal Church. She was a member of women's guilds, the prayer group and was a choir mother. She also belonged to Partners in Prayer.
She was the oldest child of country newspaper publisher Charles Robert Devall and Leila Lundy Milam Devall of Mount Vernon, in Franklin County. She and Milton Scott Heywood were married on Dec. 31, 1923, and set up housekeeping in Fort Worth, where Mr. Heywood was involved in management at the Fort Worth Transit Co.
In 1945, he became operations manager at Texas Motor Coaches, headquartered in Fort Worth.
Mrs. Heywood attended Mount Vernon schools and was a graduate of CIA (now TWU) in Denton. She later attended the St. Louis Institute of Music and TCU. She was a member of the Athenaeum Club and a life member of TWU Alumnae Association, serving as Fort Worth Chapter president from 1970 to 1972.
Survivors: Daughters, the Rev. Blanche H. and Bill L. Hamilton of Farmington, Conn., and Marian and Harold G. Knight of Granbury; grandchildren, David Hamilton, Julia and Shaw Mudge, Ellen and Neil Latanzi, Brian and Patti Hamilton, Elliott and Chris Knight and Leslie and Rodney Holmes; and great- grandchildren, Ruth, Hannah and Lydia Mudge, Bethany and Phoebe Latazni, Christian Hamilton, Kellie and Sean Knight, Jesse Lee Walters and Nathan and Jeremy Holmes.
Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
Nannie Pearl King
ALVARADO -- Nannie Pearl King, 79, a retired seamstress for Walls Industry, died Thursday, June 5, 1997, at a Cleburne hospital.
Graveside service: 1 p.m. Friday in Rose Hill Cemetery in Cleburne.
Nannie King was born May 4, 1918, in Oklahoma.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Cooper King, on March 13, 1990, and son, Henry King, in May 1991.
Survivors: Son, Jimmy King of Grandview; daughters, Betty Sorrells of Cleburne, Nelda Fox of Cleburne and Debra Finstad of Alvarado; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Crosier-Pearson-Mayfield
Cleburne, (817) 558-2322
Joan Long
ARLINGTON -- Joan Long, 62, a bridge teacher and director, died Wednesday, June 4, 1997, at her residence.
Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Alban's Episcopal Church. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Moore Funeral Home.
Joan Long was born Aug. 20, 1934, in New York, N.Y.
She directed, played and taught bridge. She was a member of St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Arlington.
Survivors: Husband, Sam Long of Arlington; daughters, Rebecca Long of Taiwan, Rhonda Rose and Ramona Long, both of Arlington, and Jeannie Kenyon of Watertown, S.D.; brother, Ronald Hart of Palmdale, Calif.; grandchildren, Morgan, Stefan, Christa and Corban Kenyon and Mellisa Rose.
Moore Funeral Home
1219 N. Davis Drive, 275-2711
Laura Ann Maples
MINERAL WELLS -- Laura Ann Maples, 88, a homemaker, died Wednesday, June 4, 1997, at her residence.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Mineral Wells. Burial: Woodland Park Cemetery in Mineral Wells.
Laura Ann Maples was born May 14, 1909, in Roby. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Mineral Wells and Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors: Her husband, William Chester Maples of Mineral Wells; sons and daughters-in-law, James Richard and Mary Jo Maples of Arlington and Tony Jack and Louise Maples of San Antonio; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn Joyce and Durwood Ruegger of Hattiesburg, Miss.; daughter-in-love, Mary Anna Gilbert of Dallas; brother, Mac Carter of Dumas; sisters, Verne Carter of Rotan and Elsie Arrington of El Paso; grandchildren, William Drake Maples, Karen Ruegger Thornton, Paula Maples Lansford, Thomas Craig Maples, Anita Ruegger Morrow, Diana Maples Fronda, Stephen Edward Ruegger and Stacy Maples Ashbrook; 15 great-grand- children; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner
Mineral Wells, (940) 325-4422
Helen Peabody Marietta
FORT WORTH -- Helen Peabody Marietta, 83, a homemaker, died Wednesday, June 4, 1997, in Austin in Travis County.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday at Ridglea United Methodist Church. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. A reception to greet friends will be held after the services at a private home. Contact the funeral home for information.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of choice.
Helen Peabody Marietta was born Nov. 10, 1913, in Newport, R.I, the daughter of Lionel and Helen Ward Peabody. She graduated from Peter-Bent Brigham Nursing School in 1934 and married Dr. John Stanley Marietta on Nov. 21, 1942. He preceded her in death on June 15, 1980. She had lived in Fort Worth 47 years.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Alice Peabody Blaikie and Eunice Peabody Kelly; and brothers, Lionel Peabody and Herbert Peabody.
Survivors: Sons, William S. Marietta of Albuquerque, N.M., Richard A. Marietta of Houston and John R. Marietta and wife, Jeanne, of Austin; daughter, Cynthia A. Marietta and husband, Charles Williamson, of Frederickburg; sister, Elizabeth Peabody Bulk; and grandchildren, Michael Wright of Huntington Beach, Calif., Stephen Espinoza and Juan Marietta of Los Angeles, Calif., Loren, Megan and Matthew Marietta of The Woodlands, Erin and Emily Marietta of Austin and Loren Marietta of Albuquerque, N.M.
Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
Eric Demond McPherson
FORT WORTH -- Eric Demond McPherson, 16, a student, died Monday, June 2, 1997, in Alamogordo, N.M.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at Harvey Avenue Baptist Church, 1257 E. Harvey Ave. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Family hour: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the church.
Eric Demond McPherson was born March 7, 1981, in Fort Worth.
He was an honor student and member of the Gospel Choir and Drama Club in school.
Survivors: Parents, Brenda Thomas and Eric McPherson and his wife, Molly; brothers, Derrick McPherson, Cerrick McPherson, Taylor McPherson and K.R. McPherson; sisters, Catherine Richardson and Erica Strong; and grandparents, Ardelia McPherson and Moma Retta Roberts.
Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors
4000 Miller Ave., 531-8666
Susan Marie Middleton
BOWIE -- Susan Marie Middleton, 43, a Bowie Elementary School librarian, died Wednesday, June 4, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Memorial service: 10 a.m. Saturday at Bowie Elementary School. Graveside service: 11 a.m. in Montague Cemetery in Montague.
Susan Marie Middleton was born July 8, 1953, in Bowie.
Burgess-Fry-Owens-Brumley
Bowie, (940) 872-1144
Lottie T. Montgomery
MERIDIAN -- Lottie T. Montgomery, 94, a homemaker, died Thursday, June 5, 1997, in Graham.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Meridian First United Methodist Church. Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery in Walnut Springs.
Lottie T. Montgomery was born June 19, 1902, in Willow Springs Community, near Walnut Springs. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Meridian.
Survivors: sons, David H. Montgomery and his wife, Kathleen, of Stephenville and Joe R. Montgomery and his wife, Patsy, of Graham; daughter, Frances Miller of Itasca; sister, Mattie Mae Boyd of Walnut Springs; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Lawson Funeral Home
Meridian, (254) 435-2792
Alvie H. Neece
MABANK -- Alvie H. Neece, 82, a retired truck driver, died Wednesday, June 4, 1997, in Terrell.
Funeral: 1 p.m. Friday at Eubanks Funeral Home in Mabank. Burial: Lynch Cemetery. Visitation: 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Alvie H. Neece was born Nov. 12, 1914, in Nashville, Ark. He was a member of Heath Missionary Baptist Church. He was a Mason and received the 4 Million Mile Award from Sears for 35 years of service.
Survivors: Wife, Margoritte Neece; daughters, Margaret Carson, Jo Ward and Jeanne Blakley; grandchildren, Angie Dooley, Cortney Ward and Kip Blakley; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Eubank Funeral Home
Mabank, (903) 887-3111
Reby Knight Ollie
FORT WORTH -- Reby Knight Ollie, 90, a homemaker, died Tuesday, June 3, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital.
Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday at Elm Grove Baptist Church, 1344 Harvey Ave. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Family hour: 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Reby Knight Ollie was born March 11, 1907, in Groesbeck.
Survivors: Special children, James C. and Ruby Hogan of Fort Worth; brothers, Sim Knight Jr. and Thomas Williams; sisters, Pauline Williams and Mary Wright; and many cousins, nephews and nieces.
Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors
4000 Miller Ave., 531-8666
Catherine Paxton
FORT WORTH -- Catherine Paxton, 90, a retired teacher, died Thursday, June 5, 1997, in Plano.
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Saturday in Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Catherine Paxton was born Sept. 20, 1906, in Fort Worth.
She graduated from Our Lady of Victory High School in 1924 and Texas Wesleyan in 1928. She was a lifelong resident of Fort Worth. She was a member of Hemphill Presbyterian Church and taught kindergarten at Westcliff Elementary School for 28 years. She was the first certified kindergarten teacher in the Fort Worth Independent School District. She was a member of the Womans Club of Fort Worth.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Paxton, in February of 1996.
Survivors: Sons and daughters-in- law, John Jr. and Virginia Paxton of Plano and Joseph E. and Allyson Paxton of Colleyville; and grandchildren, David Paxton of Dallas, Christopher Paxton of Dallas, Jennifer Paxton of Colleyville and Jason Paxton of Colleyville.
Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
