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Richard Joseph Lynch
FORT WORTH -- Richard Joseph Lynch, 80, a concessionaire/caterer and founder/owner of Joe Lynch Amusement Enterprises, died Monday, May 12, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Funeral: 3 p.m Wednesday at First Christian Church. Burial: Rose Hill Memorial Park. Dr. James Cobb will officiate. Richard Lynch will lie in state at First Christian Church from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorials: a fund in his name has been established at First Christian Church at 6th and Throckmorton St.
Pallbearers: J.W. Collins, Frank Hames, Frank Harris, John Long, Rick Morrison and Harold Recer. Honorary pallbearers, past and present members of the board of elders of First Christian Church.
Richard Lynch was born July 9, 1916, in Fort Worth.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Fort Worth. He was a former chairman of the board of First Christian Church and Elder Emeritus. He was a member of the Petroleum Club, Colonial Country Club, East Side Lions Club and former member of the Fort Worth Club. He attended Central High School and graduated from Texas Tech. He served during World War II in the 17th Bomb Group as a captain flying B-26s in North Africa and Sardinia, Corsica, Italy, France and Germany, and received the Distinguished Flying Cross for the liberation of France and the French Medal of Honor, the Croix de Guerre. He flew a total of 73 missions.
In 1945, he entered the catering and concession business, Joe Lynch Amusement Enterprises. He was the oldest concessionaire at the Dallas Fair Grounds, being there 25 years. He also was at Baylor Stadium and did major golf tournaments all over the U.S. He did more than 30 U.S. Opens and PGAs.
Survivors: Wife of 58 years, Lorena McElyea Lynch; son, Jack Russell Lynch and his wife, Eva, of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Jack Russell Lynch and Jopseph Walter Lynch; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Moore; and nephews, Rusty, Kenneth and Marty Moore.
Thompson's Harveson & Cole
702 Eighth Ave., 336-0345
James Wilson Malone
ROANOKE -- James Wilson Malone, 70, died Saturday, May 10, 1997, at a North Richland Hills hospital.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Tuesday at J.E. Foust & Son Funeral Directors. Burial: Medlin Cemetery in Grapevine. Visitation: no set time.
James Malone was born May 23, 1926, in Paris, Texas.
Survivors: Brothers, Grover Malone of Roanoke, Tom Malone of Bedford and Bob Malone of Runaway Bay.
J.E. Foust & Son Funeral Directors
Grapevine, 481-2525
Willie B. Maxfield
FORT WORTH -- Willie B. Maxfield, 65, a retired laborer for Ranch Style Beans, died Thursday, May 8, 1997, at home.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Golden Gate Church of God in Christ. Burial: Cedar Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors.
Willie Maxfield was born Sept. 20, 1931, in Lexington. He retired from Ranch Style Beans in 1995 after 40 years with the company.
Survivors: Daughters, Carolyn Howard and husband, Rev. Vaughn Howard Sr., and Sherrie Williams; sisters, Ellen Fillmore, Elizabeth Brown, Tonsetta Irvin, Nina Wilson, Ida Townsend and Mary White; three granddaughters, one great-grandson and special friend, Emma Sterling.
Gregory W. Spencer Funeral Directors
4000 Miller Ave., 531-8666
Vera Ruth McDaniel
FORT WORTH -- Vera Ruth McDaniel, 88, a retired bank clerk, died Sunday, May 11, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital.
Graveside service: 2 p.m. Tuesday in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville.
Vera McDaniel was born July 20, 1908, in Hazleton, Pa. She was a Presbyterian.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Kendall McDaniel, in 1991.
Survivors: Nephew, Richard McDaniel of Colleyville; and niece, Flora Mae Columbus of Leesburg, Va.
Lucas Funeral Home
Grapevine, 488-7566
Tony Dale McLaughlin
GRAND PRAIRIE -- Tony Dale McLaughlin, 26, a truck driver, died Friday, May 9, 1997, at an Irving hospital.
Funeral: no service is scheduled.
Survivors: Father, Randy Dale McLaughlin of Grand Prairie; mother, Wanda Jean McLaughlin of Grand Prairie; sisters, Nita Lynn Taylor of Grand Prairie and Judy Watson of Dallas; maternal grandfather, Milo Deason of Andrews; and grandparents, Dolly and Dale McLaughlin of Amarillo.
Brown's Grand Prairie Funeral Home
Grand Prairie, (972) 263-5570
Frank R. Moncada
FORT WORTH -- Frank R. Moncada, 88, a sign painter, died Monday, May 12, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital.
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Wednesday in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.
Frank Moncada was born Oct. 4, 1908, in Brownwood.
Survivors: Friend, Elizabeth Lucas of Fort Worth.
Mount Olivet Funeral Home
2301 N. Sylvania Ave., 831-0511
Ambrosia Morris
VENUS -- Ambrosia Morris, 92, a homemaker, died Sunday, May, 11, 1997, in Burleson.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Coward Funeral Home. Burial: Mount Peak Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Coward Funeral Home.
Ambrosia Morris was born March 25, 1905, in Mount Peak, Texas.
She had lived in Venus for 21 years.
She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Forbes; husband, Earl W. Morris; and two sons, Allen and Wilbur Morris.
Survivors: Son, James Lowell Morris of Rowlett; brother, Woodrow Forbes of Fort Worth; sister, Rinetta Morris of Venus; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Coward Funeral Home
Midlothian, (214) 723-3407
Elkins "Al" Morrison Jr.
VENUS -- Elkins Pond "Al" Morrison, 65, a retired carpenter, died Saturday, May 10, 1997, in Fort Worth.
Graveside service: 3 p.m. Tuesday in Venus Cemetery.
Elkins Morrison Jr. was born Jan. 30, 1932, in Austin, Texas.
Survivors: Wife, Sandra Morrison of Venus; sons, Phillip Morrison and Joseph Morrison, both of Lake Worth; daughter, Belinda McGowen of Venus; six grandchildren; and one great- grandchild.
Coward Funeral Home
Midlothian, (214) 723-3407
James Calvin Noble
EULESS -- James "J.C" Calvin Noble, 85, a retired carpenter and pool builder, died Sunday, May 11, 1997, in Bedford.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ed C. Smith and Brothers Chapel in Dallas. Burial: Grove Hill Cemetery in Dallas.
James Noble was born March 7, 1912, in Caddo Mills. He lived in Mesquite while raising his family and in later years lived in Chandler and Euless.
Survivors: Wife, Emma Dee Noble of Euless; son, Bobby Noble of Dallas; daughters, Betty Statham of Aransas Pass and Cheryl Grigsby of Bedford; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and loved ones.
Ed C. Smith & Bros. Chapel
Dallas, (214) 824-4523
Mary Jessie Ocampo
FORT WORTH -- Mary Jessie Ocampo, 75, a retired elevator operator, died Sunday, May 11, 1997, at a North Richland Hills hospital.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Rosary: 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mary Ocampo was born May 17, 1921, in Monolisco, Mexico.
She worked and retired from Texas Pacific Railroad after approximately 35 years.
Survivors: Sons, Carlos Ocampo and Robert Ocampo, both of Fort Worth; daughters, Mary Cervantez of Bastrop; brothers, Valentin Mercado and Elias Mercado, both of Fort Worth; sisters, Avalina Hernandez, Linda Belmares, Mrs. Johnny Rangle and Susan Vega, all of Fort Worth; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mount Olivet Funeral Home
2301 N. Sylvania Ave., 831-0511
Beatrice Odell
RICHLAND HILLS -- Beatrice Odell, 93, a retired baker for the Birdville I.S.D., died Sunday, May 11, 1997, at an Austin hospital.
Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Memorials: Richland Hills United Methodist Church.
Beatrice Odell was born Nov. 5, 1903, in Heidenheimer, Texas.
Survivors: Son, Joe Odell of Burleson; daughter, Marjorie Nelson of Austin; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great- grandchildren.
Mount Olivet Funeral Home
2301 N. Sylvania Ave., 831-0511
Maria Anna Osborn
ARLINGTON -- Maria Anna Osborn, 56, a retired travel agent, died Saturday, May 10, 1997, in Arlington.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: was noon to 6 p.m. Monday with prayer service having begun at 6 p.m. Monday at Moore and Sons Funeral Home Bowen Road Chapel.
Maria Anna Osborn was born Sept. 7, 1940, in St. Louis, Mo. She was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Women's Guild.
Survivors: Husband, Michael Osborn of Arlington; sons, Steven Killius of Keyport, N.J. and Robert Killius, of Norfolk, Va.; daughter, Lisa Sanders of Arlington; brothers, Emil Pucci of Houston; and four grandchildren.
Moore Funeral Home-Bowen Chapel
4216 S. Bowen Road, 468-8111
