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Mary K. Nusom
SAN ANTONIO -- Mary K. Nusom, 83, a longtime San Antonio resident, died Thursday, June 26, 1997, at a San Angelo nursing home.
Memorial service: 1:30 p.m. Friday at Porter Loring Mortuary in San Antonio.
Memorials: in lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association.
Mary Nusom was born Feb. 11, 1914, in Temple, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Kirk.
Mrs. Nusom was a teacher in the San Antonio Independent School District 32 years. Her entire teaching career was at Thomas A. Edison High School where she taught journalism many years, having taught the same age group and class level.
She sponsored the high school yearbook and newspaper, the first printed newspaper at Edison. She later became the coordinator of vocational office education, a position she held until her retirement in 1980.
Mrs. Nusom was also a member of several educational organizations, local, state and national, including the American Association of University Women and the Ol' Shavano Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. For many years she was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Esther Sunday School Class and Trinity Women's Association. Mrs. Nusom enjoyed outdoor activities. She and her husband played golf many years at Oak Hill Country Club and she also spent many hours working with flowers and plants, one of her favorite hobbies.
Mrs. Nusom was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lon L. Nusom, who died last month. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, J.B. Kirk and William T. Kirk Jr.
Survivors: Son, Dr. Thomas R. Reid and his wife, Kayra, and their two children, Alex and Josh, all of San Angelo; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Reid of Dallas; and several nephews and cousins out of state.
Portor Loring Mortuary
San Antonio, (210) 227-8221
Ekaette G. Obadiah
FORT WORTH -- Ekaette G. Obadiah, 47, a beautician, died Sunday, June 15, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, at Mayfield Baptist Church. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Wake: 7:30 p.m., contact family for location.
Ekaette Obadiah was born Jan. 12, 1950, in Ikot Ntuk, Nigeria. She was a homemaker, beautician and mother of six who loved her kids and the Lord more than anything else.
Honors: "The greatest mother in the entire world!!!" She lived a full life.
She was the widow of Rev. George Obadiah.
Survivors: Sons, Gideon G. Obadiah, Uduak G. Obadiah and David Obadiah; daughters, Flora G. Obadiah, Iniobong G. Obadiah and Janet G. Obadiah; mother, Nne James of Nigeria; and grandson, Joshua U. Obadiah.
Williams Funeral Chapel
5224 Ramey Ave., 534-5781
Joe David Peden
ARLINGTON -- Joe David Peden, 46, an airline employee, died Wednesday, June 25, 1997, after a courageous battle with leukemia.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens. Vigil: 7 p.m. Friday at Moore Funeral Home-Bowen Road Chapel.
Memorials: the family requests that donations be made in memory of Joe to the Ulster Project, P.O. Box 150701, Arlington, Texas 76015.
Joe David Peden was born March 11, 1951, in Lubbock.
Joe grew up in Fort Worth and graduated from Southwest High School in 1969. He graduated from UTA in 1975 and was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He worked for American Airlines for 22 years and made his home in Arlington.
Survivors: Wife, Michelle of Arlington; children, Patrick, Lauren and Andrew; parents, Jim and Norma Peden of Fort Worth, sister, Debbie Manley of Burleson; brother, Mike Peden of Austin; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many, many friends.
Moore Funeral Home-Bowen Chapel
4216 S. Bowen Road, 468-8111
Richard "Dick" Remi Pitts
ARLINGTON -- Richard "Dick" Remi Pitts, 49, a salesman, died Wednesday, June 25, 1997, in Arlington.
Funeral: 12:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Alban's Episcopal Church. Graveside service: 2 p.m. in Moore Memorial Gardens.
Memorials: Mary C. Dyer, P.O. Box 540044, Grand Prairie, Texas 75054.
Richard Pitts was born Jan. 15, 1948. He was a salesman extraordinaire. He was a graduate of Sam Houston High School and was beloved by all.
Survivors: Wife of six years, Liz Pitts; sons, Randy Pitts and wife, Melanie, of Mansfield, Russell Pitts of Austin and Patrick Pitts of Arlington; daughters, Josephine Pitts and Paula Pitts, both of Arlington; brother, Greg Pitts of Arlington; sister, Mary Dyer of Grand Prairie; granddaughter, Samantha Pitts of Mansfield; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Moore Funeral Home
1219 N. Davis Drive, 275-2711
Linda Pursley
FORT WORTH -- Linda Pursley, 51, a homemaker, died Friday, June 20, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Graveside service: 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
Linda Pursley was born Aug. 28, 1945.
Survivors: Sons, Richard Pursley of Fort Worth and David Pursley of Bedford; mother, Wanda Searcy of Plano; sister, Ronna Stair of Oklahoma; cousin, Scharolette Nickerson of Houston.
Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel
7301 E. Lancaster Ave., 451-3333
William H. Rokey
FORT WORTH -- William H. Rokey, 81, a retired clerk, died Wednesday, June 25, 1997, at a local hospital.
Graveside service: 10:30 a.m. Friday in Greenwood Memorial Park.
William Rokey was born Sept. 25, 1915, in Fort Worth. He was a lifelong resident of Fort Worth. He worked for the Missouri Pacific Railroad and retired in 1966. William was a World War II veteran and a member of the V.F.W.
Survivors: Brother, James C. Rokey of Fort Worth; and nephew, Michael Rokey of Amarillo.
Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
Billy Earl Slater Sr.
FORT WORTH -- Billy Earl Slater Sr., 49, a steel cutter at Esco Elevator for 10 years, died Tuesday, June 24, 1997, at a local hospital.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Burial: Skyvue Memorial Gardens. Wake: 7 to 9 Friday at the church.
Billy Earl Slater Sr. was born Jan. 19, 1948, in Fort Worth.
Survivors: Wife of 24 years, Linda Hickman Slater; son, Billy Slater Jr.; daughter, Bridget Slater; mother, Lauren Martin; stepfather, Perry Martin; brothers, Marion Slater of Atlanta, Ga., and George Slater and James Slater, both of Fort Worth; sisters, Annie Smith and Linda Bell, both of Aurora, Colo.; and nephews, nieces, uncles and aunts.
Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors
4000 Miller Ave., 531-8666
Loveta Ellen Stovall
ARLINGTON -- Loveta Ellen Stovall, 59, a schoolteacher, died Wednesday, June 25, 1997, in Arlington.
Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Moore Funeral Home in Arlington. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Loveta Stovall was born Nov. 10, 1937, in Gainesville, Texas. She was a graduate of Arlington High School and UTA. She was an English teacher at Arlington High School for 24 years. She was a very devoted, caring daughter, mother, wife, sister and teacher. She touched everybody in a positive way she came in contact with. She was a person who made the world a better place.
Survivors: Husband of 15 years, John Michael Stovall of Arlington; sons, Mark Alan and wife, Ann, of Plano, Gaylen Grant, David Wayne and William Dale Moore, all of Arlington; stepdaughters, Erin Mirya Stovall of Arlington and Ann Elizabeth Stovall of Abilene; parents, Dave and Helen Sherrill of Arlington; sister, Donna Mitchell of Arlington; grandson, Matthew Gaylen Moore of Plano.
Moore Funeral Home
1219 N. Davis Drive, 275-2711
Mable Brake Sullivan
CRANFILLS GAP -- Mable Brake Sullivan, 78, a homemaker, died Thursday, June 26, 1997, at a Hamilton hospital.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Lawson Funeral Home in Meridian. Burial: Meridian Cemetery.
Mable Brake Sullivan was born March 23, 1919, in Meridian.
Lawson Funeral Home
Meridian, (254) 435-2792
Ruby E. Taylor
FORT WORTH -- Ruby E. Taylor, 71, a retired seamstress, died Wednesday, June 25, 1997, at home.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Biggers Funeral Home. Burial: Azleland Memorial Park.
Ruby E. Taylor was born Feb. 24, 1926, in Falls County.
She had lived in the Fort Worth area most of her life and was a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William F. Taylor.
Survivors: Daughter, Joyce E. Lambert of Rye; son, David W. Jones of Palestine, Texas; brothers, Edgar C. Thomas, Frank R. Thomas, Cecil B. Thomas and Jack L. Wade, all of Fort Worth; five grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren.
Biggers Funeral Home
7139 Jacksboro Highway, 237-3341
David "Bill" Teddlie
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- David "Bill" Teddlie, 51, a communication technician for AT&T for 28 years, died Wednesday, June 25, 1997, in North Richland Hills.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home in Colleyville. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Memorials: in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
David Teddlie was born April 30, 1946, in Fort Worth. He was a member of Harwood Terrace Baptist Church. He was devoted to his family. He fought a courageous battle with cancer and passed away at his home.
Survivors: Wife, Judy Teddlie of North Richland Hills; sons, Shawn Teddlie and Jason Harris, both of North Richland Hills; mother and stepfather, Bonnie and Paul Scrutchins of Watauga; father and stepmother, Maurice and Millie Teddlie of Fort Worth; brother, Allan Teddlie of Bridgeport; and a host of relatives and friends.
Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home
Colleyville, 281-8751
Maymie Louise Werner
WHITE SETTLEMENT -- Maymie Louise "Mom" Werner, 87, a homemaker, died Tuesday, June 24, 1997, at a local hospital.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.
Memorials: American Cancer Society, in care of VFW Post No. 8235.
Maymie Louise "Mom" Werner was born July 14, 1909, in Fort Worth. She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post No. 8235 and American Legion Post No. 626.
She was a very caring and loving person to everyone.
Survivors: Sons, Joseph Werner and his wife, Bette Frances of Lexington Park, Md., Pete Werner and his wife, Madeline of Jacksonville, Fla., and Ray Werner and his wife, Marta, of Oceanside, Calif.; daughters, Elouise Carter and her husband, George, of Conroe, Regina "Sally" Incorvati of Mentor, Ohio, and Jane Crayne and her husband, Murl, of Tulsa, Okla.; sister, Juanita Schilhab of Uvalde; 22 grandchildren; 31 great- grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren.
Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
