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Jean Burton

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Jean Burton, 91, of Granbury, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018.  Graveside service: 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 24, 2018, Holly Hills Memorial Park, Visitation: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, Saturday, November 24, 2018, Wiley Funeral Home, Granbury.

Jean, the second of seven children, was born in a tent in a logging camp, on August 1, 1927 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Arthur and Alpha Ballentine.  She married Arlin E. Burton on August 9, 1969 in Orosi, California.   She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was an excellent cook and was known for her potato flake rolls.    

Jean lived In Granbury since Christmas of 1977 and attended Elm Grove Assembly of God Church in Tolar. She made crocheted baby blankets and gave them to anyone at Granbury Care Center.   She was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Arlin Burton and three brothers.

Jean is survived by her son: Jodie Rhea and wife Nona of Granbury, daughter: Jan Bridges of Florida, several grandchildren including Sherry Fulton, Lisa Yates, Dennis Rhea, Susan Wilson, Jennifer Rhea, Carrie Burton, Darrel Burton, several great-grandchildren including Stephanie, Sara, Whitney, Amie, Dakota, Hannah, Ella Claire, Grace, D.J., Luke, Vigo, and Apollo, siblings: Billy Ballentine and wife Pat, Garland Ballentine and wife Jan, and Opal Cribbs and husband Ed, especially close niece: Reba Turner, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.    


James Warren Lane

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James Warren Lane, 97, of Granbury, passed away on November 20, 2018.  Service: 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 1, 2018, First Baptist Church, Bedwell Chapel with visitation from 9:00 AM until service time. Graveside service: 3:00 PM, Saturday, December 1, 2018, Fairview Cemetery, Gainesville.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org   

James was born on December 5, 1920 in Tishomingo, Oklahoma to John and Johnnie Mae Lane.  He married Loveta Wallace on December 11, 1942 in Colgate, Oklahoma.  He proudly served in the United States Navy.  He was a farmer and rancher and repaired John Deere tractors and New Holland hay bailers.  He was a Member of Masonic Lodge #796, Eastern Star Chapter 1123, Moslah Shrine, and First United Methodist Church, Gainesville. He lived in Gainesville until 2014 when he moved to Granbury to be closer to family.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Loveta, four brothers, one sister, and son-in-law: Ronnie Boston.

James is survived by his daughter: Sandy Broom and husband Randy, grandchildren: Ronda Franke and husband Kevin, Jamie Young and fiancé Jose Flores, Tyler Broom and wife Laura, and Tanner Broom and wife Suzie, great-grandchildren: Kynan, McKenzie, Dylan, Lane, Bella, Brissa, Reyna, and Charlie.     

Jimmy Summers

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Jimmy Summers, 51, of Granbury, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018.  Memorial service: 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 1, 2018, Wiley Funeral Home Chapel, Granbury. 

Jimmy, an only child, was born on April 4, 1967 to Robert and Joyce Summers in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he grew up. He married Pam 15 years ago in Granbury.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He loved life and appreciated everyday of it. 

Jimmy was the owner of a nutrition store in Granbury.  He loved playing golf at DeCordova Bend Estates, where he was a member of the Men’s Golf Association. He especially enjoyed the fellowship with other golfers.  He also loved spending time at the beach.  He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Jimmy is survived by his loving wife: Pam Summers of Granbury, daughter: Michelle Inman and husband David of Granbury, stepson: Kenneth Long of Muenster, Texas, grandchildren: Kayleb and Judah, a host of loving friends as close as family, and beloved fur babies: Lucas, Daisy, and Coco.   

Elaine Louvie Jobe

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Elaine Louvie Jobe passed away on Wednesday, November 28th 2018 in Granbury, TX at the age of 82. She was born on May 5th, 1936 in Fort Worth, TX to Robert and Lillian Stout.

She lived a full life surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends. She loved cooking, travelling, her family, and the Lord. She loved to check for herself in the obituaries and joke that she was doing all right when she didn’t see her name, but she finally made it.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Jobe, daughter Sue Franklin, 3 siblings, parents, and many other friends and family. She is survived by 7 children, James Wooley, Theresa Daily, Tim Wooley, Keri Day, Donald Jobe Jr., Ted Jobe, and Willum Jobe, their spouses, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Wiley Funeral Home Saturday, December 1st from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the Granbury Church of God at 2:30 PM. Graveside service following funeral at Holly Hills Cemetery.

Perry Wayne Nations

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Perry Wayne Nations, 75, of Granbury, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018.  Memorial service: 11:00 AM, Monday, December 10, 2018, Wiley Funeral Home Chapel, Granbury. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. 

Perry was born on June 26, 1943 in Tucumcari, New Mexico to Wyatt and Lucille Nations.  He was very proud of his country and served in the United States Army. 

Perry loved rodeos and enjoyed taking Wyatt with him.  He took his children to their sporting events, and enjoyed traveling on family vacations to the mountains in the motor home. 

Perry loved watching westerns on TV and he had them memorized. He also enjoyed car auctions on TV and shooting pool.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers: Fred and Lewis.

Perry is survived by his wife: Sondra Nations, children: Wyatt Nations and wife Linda, Jacinda Owen and husband Darrell, Carey Don Nations and wife Carla, and Veree Patterson, stepchildren: Eric Wilkins and Stefanie Derrick, 11 grandchildren, sisters: Peggy Kauffman and Judy Smith and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. 

Anderson E. (Andy) Stinson

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Andy Stinson, of Granbury, was born on Dec. 27, 1927 to George L. Stinson and Ruth C. Burkett in Georgiana, Alabama.

He passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. He had been living in Granbury since 1972.

Andy is survived by his wife Helen L. Rush Stinson and five children, Roger D. Stinson of Midland, Billy Stinson of Odessa, John Brown of Granbury, Carole Rush of Heath and Vicky Austin of Fort Worth. Also three sisters, 25 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 25 great-great-grandchildren.

Andy is preceded in death by five children, two grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters.

He was loved by his family and many friends. He will be missed.

Bonnie Dimple Johnson

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Bonnie Dimple Johnson, 86, of Granbury, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in Glen Rose, Texas.  Memorial service:  11:00 AM, Saturday, December 1, 2018, Acton Baptist Church.

Bonnie was born on October 30, 1932 in Ryan, Oklahoma to Clinton Wade Lewis and Janie Sufronia Burden Lewis. She was the baby of eight children.

She married Jack Johnson in 1968, who she loved to fish with.  She cherished time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Bonnie loved playing cards, games, and enjoyed traveling.  She moved from Roswell, New Mexico to Granbury about 12 years ago and was a member of Acton Baptist Church for 10 years.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jack Johnson on November 8, 2015, sons: Bobby Johnson and Charles Johnson, and siblings: Billy Faulk, Wilton Price, Wade Lewis, J F Lewis, Sterling Lewis, Mattie Faulk and Theta Price.

Bonnie is survived by her children: Jimmy Ellis and wife Jan of Madison, Alabama, Gary Ellis and wife Carmel of Granbury, Richard Ellis of Costa Rica, Danny Johnson and wife Robin of Lovington, New Mexico, Roy Ellis of Lubbock, and Bonnie Delamater of Roswell, New Mexico, brothers-in-law: John Johnson and wife Pat, and James Johnson and wife Shirley, of Phoenix, Arizona, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends and church family.

Anna Austin

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Anna Austin, 36, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018.  Celebration of Life: 12:30 PM, Saturday, December 1, 2018, Granbury Church of Christ, reception to follow service in the Reception Hall.  Memorials may be made in Anna’s honor to the Granbury Church of Christ Christian Service Center. 

Anna was born on April 20, 1982 in Irving, Texas to Stanley and Margaret McBroom.  She graduated from Granbury High School and was a member of Granbury Church of Christ.  Anna was also a member of Alpha Phi Sorority at Midwestern State University. 

Anna was a loving wife, daughter, granddaughter, sister and aunt.  She was a good friend and if you knew her you loved her.  She always thought of others, which was exemplified by her being an organ donor. 

Anna is survived by her husband: Jason Austin, parents: Stan and Margaret McBroom, father-in-law and mother-in-law: Kenny and Alma Austin, sisters: Sara Blevins and husband Eric of Granbury, and Gayla Castle and husband Josh of Crowley, grandmother: Fay McBroom of Keller, and numerous, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. 


Jerry Don Hodges

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Jerry Don Hodges, 68, of Granbury, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018.  Memorial service: 3:30 PM, Thursday, November 29, 2018, First United Methodist Church, Granbury, Gathering: 2:30 PM until service time, Thursday, First United Methodist Church, Granbury.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hood County Meals on Wheels. 

Jerry was born on October 30, 1950 in Comanche, Texas to Gaston and Betty Hodges.  He never met a stranger and had the uncanny ability to see the good in all people and situations.

Jerry graduated from Granbury High School in 1969, where he was a three year Letterman in football, basketball, and track. He played on the 1966 State Finalist Pirate Football Team. He was an All-District Quarterback in 1968, All-District Safety in 1968, All-District Basketball in 1968 and 1969, and All-West Texas Academic Basketball in 1969.  Jerry went on and played football for two years at The University of Texas at Arlington, where he graduated in 1975.

Jerry was active in youth groups in Granbury and served on the Board of Directors and coached for the Granbury Youth Baseball Association for five years.  He was active in the building and construction of the present association baseball field’s complex and coached little dribblers basketball for seven years. Jerry served on the board and was the president of the Granbury Pirate Athletic Booster club for almost ten years.

Jerry was employed at First National Bank of Granbury as Vice President and Manager of the HWY 144 Bank since 1987. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jerry is survived by his wife: Susan Hodges, children: Gregory Don Hodges and wife Lora, Shelby Colette Holland and husband Chase, and James Drew Hodges, grandchildren: Isabel Hodges, Abigail Holland, and Henry Holland, brothers: James Glen Hodges and wife Sulin, and Barry Brent Hodges and wife Debbie, and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.   

Jack J. Maywood

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Sergeant First Class Jack John Arlin Maywood, Retired, 85, of Granbury, Texas, passed November 1, 2018. A military veteran, Jack served his country during the Korean War and completed two tours in Vietnam to support US military efforts.

He served as a Avionics Equipment Maintenance Mechanic/Supervisor in the United States Army for 29 years. During his service, Jack earned numerous medals including the Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal and Meritorious Service Medal.

Jack was born to John Joseph Maywood and Edna Eicke, on November 24, 1932, in Pasadena, California.

In 1957, Jack joined the Armed Forces and was assigned to the United States Army base camp in Fort Ord, California. His tours of duty included: Nike Missile sites in California; Ft. Bliss, El Paso, Texas; Vietnam (2); Thule, Greenland; W. Ft. Hood, Texas; and Ft. Wainwright, Alaska (2).

Following his retirement from the military in 1978, Jack worked for and retired from the Federal Aviation Administration in Fairbanks, Alaska, after 16 years; 13 of those years he worked a rotational schedule of two weeks on in Barrow, Alaska, and two weeks off at home in Fairbanks.

Jack eloped with his sweetheart, Vonda Glea Trueblood, to Raton, New Mexico, where they were married on October 17, 1953, and “celebrated” their 65th wedding anniversary from Jack’s hospital room in the ICU. 

Together Jack and Vonda raised five beautiful children. 

In 1994, Jack and Vonda retired to the “perfect” golf course community in Florence, Oregon, where they were very active and made many friends. Their years in Florence were filled with golf games and tournaments, beach walks, park hikes, and discovering new towns searching for the perfect “Sunday” breakfast spot. 

In 2017, they relocated to Granbury, Texas, to be closer to two of their kids and to give Vonda some much-deserved warmth. They found the “perfect” lake front cottage where they enjoyed many sunrises (but very few sunsets) together on the patio of their Lakestone cottage. Jack believed morning was the “perfect” time of day and was up every morning at 5:00am and usually in bed before sunset. Jack was touched when he received a Lakestone Veteran Recognition.

He is survived by his precious wife, Vonda, son, Kenny Maywood (Beth), and four daughters, Kelli Wright (Lonnie), Kristi DiCostanzo (Carmine), Karen Sundborg (Jim), and Keryl Porter (Erik Munson), and his sister, Bonnie Lofton. He also leaves to cherish his memory eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

His children remember him as a loving, encouraging father who celebrated all of their successes and as an adventure seeker who enriched all of their lives. Jack’s Florence friends fondly remember him cruising around the golf course in his orange OSU golf cart with his faithful rescue pup, Heidi, by his side.

He was preceded in death by his father, John, his mother, Edna, and sister, Patricia Washburn.

Jack was interred with the military honors due to him at the DFW National Cemetery on November 15, 2018.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to DFW Canines for Veterans Organization at dfwcaninesd.com/donate and/or DFW Wreaths for Heroes (TX0033) at wreathsacrossamerica.org.

The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and sincere condolences.

Johnie Heath

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Johnie Heath, age 88, of Granbury, Texas, passed away on Wednesday November 28, 2018.  Service:  2:00 P.M., Tuesday December 4, 2018, Martin’s Funeral Home Chapel, Granbury; Interment:  Acton Cemetery; Visitation:  6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Monday December 3, 2018 Martin’s Funeral Home.

Johnie was born on February 22, 1930 in Vernon, Texas to Ada (Hulme) and Clayton Heath.  Johnie proudly served his country in the United States Army; a veteran of World War II; Germany.

Johnie retired from Union Pacific Railroad; after over 40 years as a machinist.  After retirement, Johnie was a very independent man.  Johnie enjoyed working with tools and he loved carpentry, golfing, bowling. He was a Charter 32 degree member of Valley of Fort Worth Orient of Texas since 1968. He was preceded in death by his wife: Frances; parents: Ada and Clayton Heath; son:  Robert Lynn Heath; sister Reba; brother:  Herman Odell Spruill.

He is survived by his daughters:  Debra Farquhar and Dianna Cowan; grandchildren:  Jennifer Marie Finley and husband Dustin, Tamra  Lynn Cowan, Kaitlin Elaine Cowan, Ashley Heath Davis, Samantha Heath, Christopher Heath; eight great-grandchildren; and siblings:  Joe Earl Heath (Connie), Jimmy Lee Heath (Sonya) and Ruby Alice Kendrick.

Joseph Dawson

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After courageously fighting a battle with cancer, Joseph Dawson, went to heaven on November 14, 2018. Joe was born in Ohio in 1963, but has lived in Granbury for 30 years and considered himself a true “Texan”. The loves of his life were Rebecca Dawson, wife of 28 years, precious daughters Leah and Summer, and son, Taylor, and of course the joy of his life, his grandchildren: Harlow, Aven, and Thea Archer, his parents: Ron and Juanita Dawson, brother R.D. Dawson, and sister, Angel Todd, and many other much loved extended family and dear friends.

We would like to invite you to an informal celebration of Joes life on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 3:00 pm at Pecan Plantation Country Club. We ask that you bring your favorite story to tell about Joe- funny or  maybe how he impacted your life, as truly he was a selfless soul who always thought of others before himself. He loved and took great care of us all. We will miss you, Joe Dawson.

Bobbye Ruth Draper Petty

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Bobbye Ruth Draper Petty was born at Midway just south of Tahoka in the farmhouse near the railroad tracks on September 29, 1936, to Howard & Ruth Vick Draper.

Not long after Bobbye enrolled at Abilene Christian College, a handsome young cowboy from San Angelo changed the course of her life and paved the way for her life’s passion – the role of Christian wife, mother, grandmother and Godly servant.

Bobbye is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James Alfred Petty, her brothers, Bill Draper, Bland Draper, Robert Draper & Johnny Draper, and her baby sister Margaret.

Bobbye’s cousin Mariana Long says, “One of my favorite stories was about a new preacher who was trying to visit all the “sick and afflicted.”  Every place he went, they would mention that Bobbye had just been there – usually with a loaf of fresh bread.  “Is there more than one Bobbye Petty in Abilene?  I cannot go anyplace where she has not already been there ahead of me!” It didn’t take long for him to know there was only one – but that she was using her ability and love for people to encourage those who needed encouraging.  Bobbye was always an encourager – with words, actions, food, and extra dollar or two, or just by being there!”

Friend Jozell Brister says, “A few months after my Mother’s death, I was sitting in my office at ACU feeling very sad and depressed.  I was still grieving for my Mother and nothing seemed to lift my spirits.  Then I looked up and standing at my office door was Bobbye Petty.  She came in and handed me a home-baked chocolate cream pie, my favorite.  I asked her to sit down, and she did.  We visited a bit, and then speaking about my Mother’s struggle with cancer and her passing, Bobbye said, “I imagine that is all still pretty raw.”  That was just the right thing to say.  It was still very raw, but Bobbye was the only one to acknowledge that I might still be grieving.  In her kind and gentle voice she let me know that she understood what I was feeling.  With the straightforward, no-nonsense way she had about her, she comforted me like no one else had been able to do.  After Bobbye left my office that day, I realized that I was feeling better, actually, much better.  Another time Bobbye came to my office and brought me a big bowl of watermelon.  She was the friend I needed, and she lifted my spirits every time I saw her.  There was a peace and calm about her that, I believe, came from God; and when she was with me, I felt her goodness and kindness.  Then, for a time, the world looked and felt better.”

Those entrusted with carrying on her legacy are her daughter and son-in-law, Menielle & Tommy Donahoo, granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Cori & William Moore, sister & brother-in-law, Mary & Don Fleming, brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Bill & Donna Petty, many beloved nieces & nephews and a host of friends.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the Granbury Church of Christ at 9:30am; followed by a graveside service at 3:30pm at Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories Cemetery in Abilene under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene.

In memory of Bobbye, the family requests that any donations be made to support the James & Bobbye Petty Scholarship Endowment at Abilene Christian University (ACU Box 29132, Abilene, TX 79699 or online at acu.edu/giveonline).

Condolences may be submitted online at: www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com

J J Baker Jr.

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J J Baker Jr., 37, of Granbury, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018.  Services will be held at a later date. 

J J was born on June 12, 1981 in Lexington, Kentucky to John “Joe” and Paula Baker.  He was blessed with a beautiful voice and was a talented composer.  His favorite type of music was country.   He was very artistic and loved to draw.  He was a free spirit.  He was preceded in death by two aunts and three uncles.

J J is survived by his dad: John J. Baker , Sr. and wife Susie, mom: Paula Sizemore and husband Logan, siblings: Angie Roe and husband Matt, Amanda Baker, Kim Fojtsek and husband Jason, Joey Lefebvre, Martha, Lonnie, Canza Sizemore, five nieces, eight nephews, two great-nephews, and one great-niece.   

Daniel Lee Kennedy Sr.

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Daniel Lee Kennedy Sr., of Granbury, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018.  A memorial service will be held in July.

Daniel was born in Seguin, TX on September 15th, 1940 to Stephen James Kennedy and Helen Kopplin.  “Dynamite” had an early penchant for getting into trouble.  Feeling the need to serve his country, Daniel served five years in the U.S. Navy.  Finding out that he could walk farther than he could swim, Daniel joined the U.S. Army.  Retiring after twenty-one years from the U.S. Army, he proudly accomplished two tours in Vietnam, and survived working at the Pentagon.  He married the love of his life, Eloise Davidson, and they raised a family spanning generations. Daniel is preceded in death by Eloise Kennedy, Burma Dean Kennedy, and Miss Molly.

Daniel is survived by his sisters: Kaye Lewis and Joann Doyle, brothers: Hilroy Kennedy and Stephen Kennedy, children: Dee Smith and husband Donnie, Dawn Swann, Dan Kennedy and wife Petra, and Joseph Burton Jr. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Cassie Hanson, Bobbie McGowan, Amber Morrison, Cody Swann, Jackie Carmack, Mariya Swann, Leandra McKinney, Emily Kennedy, Kimberly Kennedy, Kanoa Burton, and Cheyenne Pomeroy, ten great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. 

While sometimes being an unwavering force, Daniel was always a rock foundation for his family. 


Marjie Ruth Wearden

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Marjie Ruth Wearden, age 86 of Granbury, Texas, went home to be with her Lord, Monday December 3, 2018.  Service: 2:00 P.M., Saturday December 8, 2018, Triple Cross Cowboy Church; Interment: Holly Hills Memorial Park; Visitation:  6:00 – 8:00 P.M., Friday December 7, 2018 Martin’s Funeral Home.

Marjie was born on November 9, 1932. She was an active member of Triple Cross Cowboy Church for many years.  Marjie loved people; everybody knew her as “Nana.”

Marjie loved her God, family and football; especially the Dallas Cowboys. She managed the office at Brazos Medical and the Lunch Box for many years.

Marjie came to Granbury in 1971. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, two sisters, parents and a great-granddaughter: Zoe Grace.

Marjie is survived by her children:  Rick Fleming and wife Dee of Fort Worth, Texas, Lydia Miller and Nacho Alvarez of Granbury, Texas, Roy Wearden of Fort Worth, Texas; six grandchildren: Cody Davis of Barry, Texas, Kyle Fleming of Burleson Texas, Jason Fleming of Granbury, Texas, Najla Gergab of Granbury, Texas, Ross Wearden of Fort Worth, Texas, Nadya Williamson of Granbury, Texas; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great grandsons.

Funeral Arrangements made by Martin’s Funeral Home.

Barbara Howington

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Barbara Howington, 91, of Granbury, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018.  Service: 2:00 PM, Friday, December 7, 2018, Wiley Funeral Home Chapel, Granbury, Visitation: 1:00 PM until service time, Friday, Wiley Funeral Home, Granbury.   

Barbara was born on February 27, 1927 in Lowell, North Carolina to Sherman and Fannie Walker. She married Joseph Wallace Howington on May 29, 1947 in Fort Worth. She received her Master’s degree in education from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. She retired after 54 years with the Los Angeles Unified School District, where she was a teacher and principal. 

Barbara loved reading, singing, and pleasing people. She was an active member of the Baptist Church.  In 2012, she moved to Granbury. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Cynthia Howington who passed away in 1988.   

Barbara is survived by her husband of 72 years, Wallace Howington of Granbury, children: Gayle Mann of Granbury, and Joey Howington and wife Roberta of California, grandchildren: Christopher Mann of Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Base, California and Ashleigh Howington of California, sister: Billie Walker of North Carolina, niece: Lori and nephews: John and David.   

Katheryn Linda (Parsons) Randle

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Katheryn Linda (Parsons) Randle, 73, died December 4th, 2018 at her home in Granbury, Texas with family by her side.

She leaves her husband of 50 years, Jim Randle; her sons, Jay and Taylor; their spouses, Sarah and Jessica; two grandchildren, Jonathan and Andrew; and many close friends.

Born in Bessemer, Alabama on January 5th, 1945, Linda attended Bessemer High school and graduated college from Birmingham Southern.  She married her 3rd grade sweetheart, Jim, on December 21st, 1967. Linda and Jim lived in Marietta, Georgia for 30 years before moving to Granbury, Texas in 1997.

Linda was devoted to family, friends, and faith and she was a Southern Belle in every sense of the word.  Linda retired from teaching 40 years ago to dedicate herself to raising her children. She was an amazing spouse, mother, grandmother, and friend; always there to offer encouragement, guidance on proper etiquette (“how to do”), and focus on the positive side of life. Linda was a founding member of the Birthday Babes, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Prayer Shawl Ministry, and made an honorary member of the Daughters of the King.

A memorial mass will be held Friday, December 7th at 11:00am at the Good Shepherd Anglican Church in Acton, Texas.

A second memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Bessemer, Alabama – date to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:

Good Shepherd’s Food Pantry

3600 Fall Creek Highway

Granbury, TX 76049

817-326-2035

Kerry Lynn O’Brien Peters

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Kerry Lynn O’Brien Peters, passed away quietly at home, November 29, 2018, after a long battle with liver disease.  A memorial service will be held at Lakeside Baptist Church, Granbury, at 11 o’clock, December 13, 2018 with reception following.

Kerry was born March 2, 1947 in Big Spring, March 02, 1947, to Bledsoe and La Homa Brown O’Brien. She graduated from Big Spring High School in 1965. She was very proud to have been a nurse assistant for an OB/Gyn physician in San Angelo and in Lubbock. She married her high school sweetheart Eric, in 1997 in Lubbock. They moved to Granbury in May of 2013.

Kerry is survived by her adoring husband, Eric, and children Dana Esposito (Pete), James Bates (Stacey), Neiman Rittenhouse (Adam), and her loving stepchildren, James Peters (Kristi), Robert Peters and Laura Gale (Alex), and sister Deanna O’Brien Stotts (Dennis), eleven grandchildren, two aunts, Dorothy Gaisbauer (Syl), Floyce Vermillion, four cousins and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and infant brother Michael. Her family was her life and she loved everyone of them “the most.”

Memorials May be sent to the American Liver Foundation Texas Division, Dallas/Ft. Worth, 5605 FM 423, Suite 500-353 Frisco, TX 75034 or to Alzheimer’s Texas, 7719 Wood Hollow Drive, Suite #157, Austin, TX 78731.

Jean Edwards

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Jean Edwards, 87, of Bluff Dale, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018.  Service: 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 6, 2018, Wiley Funeral Home Chapel, Granbury, Interment: Brooks Cemetery, Visitation: 6:00 PM -8:00 PM, Wednesday, December 5, 2018, Wiley Funeral Home, Granbury.   

Jean was born on December 31, 1930 in Paluxy, Texas to Ben and Montie Wann.  She married Dalvin “Buster” Edwards on July 3, 1948 in Tolar. She cherished time spent with her family and was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother.

She enjoyed traveling with her husband Buster and fellow senior citizens all over the United States.

Jean enjoyed vegetable gardening and canning fruit from her fruit trees.  She was a faithful member of Cottonwood Baptist Church outside of Glen Rose.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, “Buster” Edwards; sons, Dwayne Edwards and Benny Edwards; and grandson, Dustin Swaim.    

Jean is survived by her daughters, Rita Rudolph, and Donna Morgan and husband, Danny; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.    

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