Obituaries
Born:
Tuesday, April 26, 1932
Died:
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Funeral:
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 14:00
Location:
White's Funeral Home, 105 Denver Trail, Azle
Other Arrangements:
Visitation: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home
Memorials may be made to:
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Castle Hills Mission House in Azle.
Funeral Home:
White's Azle Funeral Home
105 Denver Trail
Azle, TX 76020
Jessie DunlapJessie Dunlap, 79, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 26, 2011, at a local hospital.
Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at White's Funeral Home, 105 Denver Trail, Azle
Interment: Azleland Memorial Park
Visitation: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Castle Hills Mission House in Azle.
Jessie Dunlap was born April 26, 1932 to Jake and Mary Maxwell. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Castle Hills. Jessie retired from FWISD after 30 years of service in 1997.
Born:
Friday, March 1, 1935
Died:
Monday, May 23, 2011
Funeral:
Friday, May 27, 2011 - 10:00
Location:
First Baptist Church of Santo
Other Arrangements:
Interment: Dobbs Valley Cemetery, Palo Pinto County. At Shirley's request, there will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to:
The Edwards family requests consideration of donations, in lieu of usual remembrances, in Shirley's memory, to American Diabetes Association, Box 11454, Alexandria, Va. 22312.
Shirley Ann Chesnut Edwards was born March 1, 1935, at Chesnut Mountain, daughter of the late Dwight and Pearl Jones Chesnut. She married Tom Edwards in Santo in 1951 and they began their lives together, which would last 60 years. Shirley loved to work in her orchard and garden and was an animal lover. She reared her five children and was active at Live Oak Baptist Church until her health no longer permitted. Service to her Lord was top priority, followed very closely by her family.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Margene Ricke.
Born:
Wednesday, December 5, 1923
Died:
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Funeral:
Saturday, May 28, 2011 - 10:30
Location:
Birdville Baptist Church
Other Arrangements:
Interment: Bluebonnett Hills Memorial Park, Colleyville. Visitation: 6 to 8 P.M. Friday at White's Azle Funeral Home.
Funeral Home:
White's Azle Funeral Home
![Virginia "Gerry" Jones](http://www.community-news.com/sites/default/files/images/Virginia Jones Photo2_NEW.jpg "Virginia "Gerry" Jones")
Virginia "Gerry" Jones
Virginia was born Virginia G. Aday, December 5, 1923. She has called North Points her home for the past six years. Gerry was a long time Azle resident and was an active member of Silver Creek United Methodist Church in Azle. Since the passing of her husband, David, she has been a member of Birdville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, David; granddaughter, Dianna; and many other family members. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
Born:
Thursday, March 18, 1926
Died:
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Other Arrangements:
No formal service will be held.
Memorials may be made to:
Contributions may be made in her name to the Friends of the Azle Memorial Library.
Funeral Home:
White's Azle Funeral Home
Alice Mary Bennett Clark
Alice was born March 18, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Lucille Bennett. She enjoyed dancing, reading, swimming, traveling and tending her rose garden. After marrying Roy Clark in 1947 Alice devoted her life to her family. Alice and Roy moved from Chicago to Midlothian, Illinois in 1954, where they lived happily together until 2004.
Alice raised her children with deep devotion and unending love. She taught them that kindness matters and and that family always comes first. Her honesty and independent nature lives on in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Alice leaves a legacy of tender love and many blessed happy memories.
Born:
Wednesday, May 31, 1933
Died:
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Funeral:
Thursday, May 26, 2011 - 11:00
Location:
White's Azle Chapel
Other Arrangements:
Interment: Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday at White's Azle Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to:
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ash Creek Baptist Church Building Fund,300 South Stewart, Azle, TX 76020.
Funeral Home:
White's Azle Funeral Home
![Gerald "Jerry" Dean Torell](http://www.community-news.com/sites/default/files/images/Gerald Torell photo_NEW.jpg "Gerald "Jerry" Dean Torell")
Gerald "Jerry" Dean Torell
Born:
Friday, August 3, 1928
Died:
Friday, May 20, 2011
Funeral:
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 (All day)
Location:
Azleland Memorial Park
Funeral Home:
White's Azle Funeral Home.
Maxine Gray
Maxine was born August 3, 1928 in Waxahachie to Olin Price and Ada Josephine Lyler McKoy. She was a long time resident of Azle. Maxine loved her animals, books, children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her her parents; and her husband.
Survivors: three sons; one daughter; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Born:
Thursday, May 10, 1928
Died:
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Funeral:
Friday, May 20, 2011 - 14:00
Location:
Rule Church of Christ
Other Arrangements:
isitation is 10 am to noon at the church. Interment will follow at the Rule Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to:
In lieu of flowers please send donations in memory of Cleo to the charity of your choice or Autumn Hill Manor, 202 W. Rentz, Weatherford, TX 76086
Cleo Dell Gann
Cleo was born May 10, 1928, the daughter of Roy Stephen and Okla Loraine Wilson in Rule, Texas. She married W.A. "Hub" Gann on October 12, 1945. Cleo was a life long member of the Rule Church of Christ. She was an amazing woman who loved God, her family, and friends. Cleo lived her faith each day, never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Her smile was so bright it lit up the the room and gave encouragement to everyone who saw it. Cleo was preceded in death by her parents; husband, "Hub"; five sisters, and one brother.
Born:
Thursday, February 16, 1922
Died:
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Funeral:
Monday, May 23, 2011 - 14:00
Location:
White’s Chapel of Memories
Other Arrangements:
Internment in Memory Gardens of the Valley Cemetery.
Visitation is from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday at White’s Chapel of Memories.
Ethel Ardenia Williamson
Born:
Thursday, February 2, 1939
Died:
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Other Arrangements:
No formal service is planned.
Memorials may be made to:
In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made in honor of Norma Jean to Community Hospice of Texas, Hospice House Downtown, 1111 Summit Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76102
Funeral Home:
White's Azle Funeral Home
Norma Jean Taff Helbing
Norma Jean was born February 2, 1939 in Montague County to August Corbin Taff and Blanche Eliza Abbott Taff. She graduated from Cozart Nursing School as an LVN.
Norma Jean was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and one sister. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
Survivors include ex-husband, Calvin Helbing; son, Mike Darden both of Azle; daughters, Pam Crist and husband, Larry of Saginaw, Jacqueline Daniel and husband, Danny of Willow Park and Darla Parnell and husband, Jerry; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Claude L. Taff; several nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Born:
Thursday, February 26, 1953
Died:
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Funeral:
Monday, May 23, 2011 - 10:00
Location:
White's Azle Chapel
Other Arrangements:
Interment: Azleland Memorial Park. Visitation: 2 to 4 P.M. Sunday at White's Azle Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to:
In lieu of flowers donations may be made at Compass Bank in the "Mason Milstead Memorial Account" to help with family expenses.
Funeral Home:
White's Azle Funeral Home
Mason Veyon Milstead
Mason was born in Cleburne February 26, 1953, the son of Mary and Norman Milstead. At the age of 15 he started working on cars and every since then it has been his passion. He is preceded in death by his grandparents.
Survivors: Loving wife, Carrol Milstead; daughters, Cassie and Amanda Milstead, and Monica Parrott; six grandchildren; parents, Norman and Mary Milstead; and numerous siblings and numerous friends.
