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Clayton L. Wallis
WEATHERFORD -- Clayton L. Wallis, 70, a prominent Parker County native, died Monday night, July 14, 1997, at a Weatherford hospital after suffering a long heart related illness.
Funeral: 1 p.m. Thursday, July 17, at Cotten-Bratton Funeral Home in Weatherford. Graveside service to follow in Annetta Cemetery in Annetta.
Memorials: American Heart Association, in lieu of flowers.
Clayton was born March 2, 1927, in Annetta, Texas, the only child of Nova and Clyde Wallis. They were lifelong residents of the Annetta community. Clayton's family had settled in the Annetta area in 1891 when his great- grandparents traveled here by train from Georgia.
Clayton's lifetime accomplishments were numerous; military service in World War II, careers in electronics field, an association with the Tandy Corp., cattleman, aggregate mining and related equipment, beloved husband, father and friend.
Clayton's marriage to Doris Faye Griffith in the early 1950s introduced Sarah, Mason and Portia into this fruitful life. They were a happy family of five until Doris's untimely death. Clayton children increased in number to six when he and Margaret married, adding Dana, Debra and Barbara, to make him a beloved father of six.
Following recovery from a debilitating stroke 21/2 years ago, Clayton and Margaret sought to fulfill some of his lifelong dreams. A trip to Georgia in September of 1996, where his ancestors had originated, led to the discovery of an unknown cousin, Eugene, resulting in a close and very important relationship between Clayton and Eugene and his family. An avid genealogy search brought Clayton together with another cousin, Jerry and his family in Grapevine, previously unknown to Clayton.
Clayton's enthusiasm for the music of Willie Nelson always filled family get- togethers. No meeting was complete without playing one or two of Willie's recordings. `How Great Thou Art' was Clayton's particular favorite. In memory of him, this recording will be played at his memorial service.
Clayton received much pleasure from his interests in family history and Willie, but his great joy was Bethany, age 2, just recently learning to say "Granddaddy."
Survivors: His wife, Margaret A. Wallis, a native of Fort Worth; his son, Mason Wallis of Aledo; his daughters, Sarah McDonald of Annetta, Portia Flute of Benbrook, Dana Panter of Conroe, Debra Dunkerley of Houston and Barbara White of San Antonio; seven granddaughters; three grandsons; and one great-granddaughter.
Cotten-Bratton Funeral Chapel
Weatherford, (817) 594-2711
Vivian R. Warren
ARLINGTON -- Vivian R. Warren, 69, a homemaker, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997, in Arlington.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday at Arlington Funeral Home. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials: Hearts and Hands Church of Christ, Woodland West Church of Christ, 3101 W. Park Row Dr., Arlington, Texas 76013.
Vivian R. Warren was born Feb. 16, 1928, in Earlsboro, Okla.
She was a resident of Arlington for 36 years and a former resident of Houston. She was a member of Woodland West Church of Christ. She was active in Contact, Heart and Hands and taught Bible classes.
Survivors: Daughters, Jacquelin Warren of Arlington and Vickie and her husband, Glenn Gray, of Aquilla; sister, Charlene Williams of Kentucky; three grandchildren, Warren, Christopher and Devona; and several nieces and nephews.
Arlington Funeral Home
1221 E. Division, 548-1791
Rosa Lee Whitfield
CLEBURNE -- Rosa Lee Whitfield, 77, a homemaker, died Monday, July 14, 1997, in Cleburne.
Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Martin's Funeral Home. Burial: Greenacres Memorial Park in Cleburne. Visitation: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Rosa Lee Whitfield was born Aug. 10, 1919, in Grandview.
Survivors: Daughters, Deloris Johnston of Cleburne and Glenda Taplick of Stoughton, Wis.; brothers, Elvin Taylor of Dallas, Horace Taylor of Rio Vista and Lester Taylor of Waxahachie; sisters, Elsie Mae Rose of Dallas and Annie Ruth Clepper of Nocona; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and stepmother, Jewel Bell of Waxahachie.
Martin's Funeral Home
Cleburne, (817) 558-3250
Lee Roy Wilson
GRANBURY -- Lee Roy "Lester" Wilson, 79, a retired tooling engineer, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997, at a Cleburne hospital.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Burial: Greenwood Memorial Park.
Memorials: De Cordova Bend Estates Volunteer Fire Department.
Lee Roy Wilson was born Oct. 22, 1917, in Farmers Branch.
He retired from General Dynamics in 1978 after 40 years of service. He was a member of DCBE Men's Golf Association and the "Hole in One" Club. He was also a former member of DCBE Volunteer Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen J. Wilson, in 1987.
Survivors: Wife, Pat Wilson of Granbury; brother, Carl Wilson of Abilene; sister, Evelyn Lee of Clyde; three nieces; and five nephews.
Greenwood Funeral Home
3100 White Settlement Road, 336-0584
Fonza Wood
FORT WORTH -- Fonza Wood, 73, a retired meat cutter, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997, at a North Richland Hills hospital.
Graveside service: private services will be Friday in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Fonza Wood was born Aug. 31, 1923, in Henderson.
He retired from Safeway.
Survivors: Wife, Rade Wood of Fort Worth; son, Jarrell W. Wood of Richland Hills; daughter, Dorothy A. Carter of Hurst; brothers, Douglas Wood and Alvin Wood, both of Garland; and four grandchildren.
Mount Olivet Funeral Home
2301 N. Sylvania Ave., 831-0511
Bernice Warner Allison
ARLINGTON -- Bernice Warner Allison, 93, a retired nurse, died Wednesday, July 16, 1997, in Arlington.
Funeral: services pending in Denver, Colo. Burial: pending in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Denver, Colo.
Bernice Warner Allison was born Sept. 24, 1903, in Yankee Springs, Mich., to Frank and Elva Arnold Ogden. Mrs. Allison retired from nursing in 1968. She worked at Presbyterian Hospital in Denver, Colo.
Survivors: Daughters and sons-in- law, Doris and Harold Carmichael of Colorado and Elva Jean and Steve Oakes of Arlington; sons and daughter-in-law, Calvin and Barbara Warner of Keller and Don Warner of Colorado; sister, Grace Bywater of Oregon; 16 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren; and 12 great- great-grandchildren.
Moore Funeral Home-Bowen Chapel
4216 S. Bowen Road, 468-8111
Curtis W. Anglin
STEPHENVILLE -- Curtis W. Anglin, 82, a retired teacher, died Wednesday at his home.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at Lacy Funeral Home. Officiating will be Dr. Dan M. Murray, assisted by the Rev. Emil V. Becker. Burial: Gardens of Memory.
Memorials: charity of choice.
Curtis W. Anglin was born May 9, 1915, in Comanche County. He taught social studies for 30 years at Stephenville Junior High School. Mr. Anglin married Gracie Ray on Dec. 19, 1942, in Brownwood. He was a member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors: His wife, Gracie Anglin of Stephenville; brother, Norman T. Anglin of Arlington; and sisters, Erma Gee of Yoakum, Ruth Throckmorton of Mineral Wells and Euna Terrill of DeLeon.
Lacy Funeral Home
Stephenville, (254) 968-2102
Luise Berndt
ARLINGTON -- Luise Berndt, 90, a retired reporter, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997, in Arlington.
Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Moore Funeral Home. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens.
Memorials: Advent Lutheran Church, 3232 S. Cooper St., Arlington, Texas 76015.
Luise Berndt was born Sept. 9, 1906, in Germany.
Survivors: Son, Horst Berndt of Frankfurt, Germany; daughter, Sandy Vance; and grandson, Michael Berndt of Frankfurt, Germany.
Moore Funeral Home
1219 N. Davis Drive, 275-2711
Robert Edgar "Bud" Brown
FORT WORTH -- Robert Edgar "Bud" Brown, 78, a porter for Santa Fe Railroad, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Baker Funeral Home. Burial: Peoples Burial Park. Visitation: 1 to 9 p.m. Friday with wake from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Robert Brown was born Dec. 2, 1918, in Fort Worth, the son of John and Mary Robinson Brown. He grew up here and attended public schools. After completing his education at I.M. Terrell High School, he worked several years as a porter for Santa Fe Railroad.
Survivors: Brother, Carl A. Robinson of Fort Worth; sister, Mary L. Benson of Kilgore; cousins, Vera Sansom, Wesley Johnson, Michael Johnson, Eddie Johnson, Raymond Johnson and Joyce Denise Johnson; many nieces, nephews and other family members; and a vast number of friends.
Baker Funeral Home
301 E. Rosedale St., 332-4468
C.D. Butler
STEPHENVILLE -- C.D. Butler, 70, a truck driver, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997, at his home.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday at Comanche Funeral Home. Burial: Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Comanche County.
Memorials: Stephens Hospice of Stephenville or American Cancer Society.
C.D. Butler was born Dec. 6, 1926, in Comanche. He lived in Sidney for 21 years before moving to Stephenville. He was a Baptist.
Survivors: Son, Jerry Martelli of Anchorage, Alaska; sons and daughters- in-law, Glen and Anita Butler and Mike and Karen Butler of Stephenville; four grandchildren; one great-granddaugh- ter; his mother, Inez Miller of Grand Prairie; sister, Ellen Ault of Grand Prairie; and brother, Rod Butler of Arlington.
Comanche Funeral Home
Comanche, (915) 356-2531
Bailey Ann Byington
FORT WORTH -- Bailey Ann Byington, 8 days, died Monday, July 14, 1997, at a local hospital.
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Saturday in Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park.
Bailey Ann Byington was born July 6, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Her parents are members of Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors: Parents, Barry and Sheree Byington of Fort Worth; twin sister, Chelsey Faye Byington of Fort Worth; grandparents, Sam and Blossom Byington of Conroe, Jimmy and Faye Williams of Fort Worth and Danny and Linda Maidens of Mineral Wells; and great- grandparents, Cecil and Fern Votaw of Paducah, Texas, and Austin and Vera Robbins of Azle.
Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel
7301 E. Lancaster Ave., 451-3333
Robert R. Cameron
AZLE -- Robert R. "Bob" Cameron, 68, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital from complications of an accident at his home.
Memorial service: 11:30 a.m. Friday at Biggers Funeral Home. His body was cremated after organ donation to LifeGift Organ Donation Center of North Texas.
Memorials: Tarrant County Chapter of the American Heart Association, 2401 Scott, Fort Worth.
Robert R. "Bob" Cameron was born June 11, 1929, in Tulsa, Okla. He attended Oklahoma State (formerly Oklahoma A&M College) and the University of Tulsa.
He was a longtime employee of American Stores (Skaggs), where he held a number of positions. He retired in 1987. He was previously employed as a salesman for American Home Products.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, who raised him, and also by his parents.
Survivors: His wife of almost 26 years, Nona Lee; sons, David Stewart Cameron of Tulsa and Robert Boles Cameron of Dallas; daughter, Linda Raye Montgomery of Broken Arrow, Okla; stepdaughter, Laura Denise Kelley of Fort Worth; half sister, Connie Wyatt of Wichita, Kan.; three grandsons; two stepgranddaughters; and one great- granddaughter.
Biggers Funeral Home
7139 Jacksboro Highway, 237-3341
