2008 Wise County Messenger
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Wise County Messenger Obituaries 2008 Last Names H-Q The following obituaries are in alphabetical order by last name. Haase, Albert 1916-2008 Published Sunday, October 5, 2008 Funeral for Albert Haase, 92, formerly of Rhome, was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Morrison Funeral Home Chapel in Graham. Burial was to follow at Red Top Cemetery in Young County. Haase died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, in Fort Worth. Born May 18, 1916, in Mabelle, he was a member of the Lutheran Church, a Mason, a Scottish Rite Mason and a Shriner.He is survived by his wife, Tommie Haase of Graham; two daughters, Paula Kitchen and her husband, Bill, of Fort Worth and Judy Bell and husband, Tex, of Arlington. Hachtel, Wanda Ree 1924-2008 Published Thursday, August 28, 2008 Funeral for Wanda Ree Hachtel, 83, of Slidell was to be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the First Baptist Church of Slidell with the Rev. Bobby Cates officiating. Interment was to be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Hachtel died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, in Denton.Born Oct. 6, 1924, in Era to Arthur and Anna Lee Durham Anderson, she married Melvin Lee Hachtel Sept. 29, 1945, in Gainesville. She worked for Slidell ISD and retired from Texas Woman's University as an executive housekeeper. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Slidell.She was preceded in death by her husband on Sept. 10, 1970.She is survived by her daughters, Joan Johnson of Krum, Kay Riley and husband, Ronnie, of Krum and Martha McCasland and husband, Berl, of Slidell; son, Dan Hachtel of Greenwood; grandchildren, Daniel McCasland of Slidell, Roy McCasland and wife, Melissa, of Saint Jo, Kyle Johnson and wife, Shari, of Denton, Destin Hachtel and Chris Riley; great-grandsons, Chase Johnson and Colt McCasland; brother, Rickard Anderson and wife, Martha; and numerous nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were to be Tim Fletcher, Bert Pruett, Blake Fortenberry and Glenn Cassidy. Hadden, Terry N. 1968-2008 Funeral for Terry N. Hadden, 39, will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at the Greenwood Chapel Funeral Home in Fort Worth. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Greenwood Funeral Home. Hadden died Thursday, April 10, 2008. Born July 26, 1968, in Briarville, Minn., he was a conductor for the BNSF Railroad, served in the U.S. Marines, rode his motorcycle and participated in woodworking and ranching. He is survived by his wife, Andrea, of Boyd; a son, Ryan, of Benbrook; parents, Marlin and Gloria Hadden of Woodville; sisters, Jill and Tammy of Fargo, N.D.; brother, Larry, of Fargo, N.D., brother-in-law, Gregg Reid; mother and father-in-law, Don and Dean Reid of Springtown. Published Sunday, April 13, 2008 Hale, Meredith 1925-2008 Funeral for Meredith “Meda” Hale, 82, of Alvord was Friday, Feb. 22, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dan Sparkman officiating. Burial was at Hopewell Cemetery. Hale died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, in Alvord. Born April 22, 1925, near Alvord to William Eddie and Lula Hodges, she married Lee Roy Hale on Jan. 15, 1944, in Decatur. She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of the Hopewell Baptist Church in Alvord. She was preceded by death by four brothers and six sisters. She is survived by her husband; sons, Bobby Hale and wife, Pat, of Decatur and Leslie Hale and wife, Judy, of Alvord; daughter, Debbie Seabolt and husband, Rusty, of Lake Worth; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Published Sunday, February 24, 2008 Haley, Lynda Jo 1945-2008 Memorial service for Lynda Jo Haley, 62, of Paradise will be held at a later date. Haley died Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, in Decatur. Born Aug. 29, 1945, in San Antonio to James W. and Mercile Hardt, she married Jerry Haley April 25, 1964, in Coolidge, Ariz. She was a truck driver. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jerry Hale of Paradise; daughters, Connie Sue Haley and Barbara Haley of Paradise; grandsons, Jason and Cory Haley; sisters, Dana, Marsha and Jamie. Published Thursday, February 14, 2008 Hampton, O.W. 'Woot' 1936-2008 Published Sunday, August 31, 2008 Memorial service for O.W. "Woot" Hampton, 72, of Decatur will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at the home of Billy Hampton, 210 Private Road 2223, Decatur. Hampton died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at his home. Born May 18, 1936, in Stephenville to Ira Benjamin and Alma Rena (Montgomery) Hampton, he retired from Mitchell Energy as a pumper. He rode bulls, hunted, fished and watched Western movies.He is survived by his daughters, Jackie Criswell and husband, David, of Burleson and Donna Vinson and husband, David, of Weatherford; son, Billy Hampton and wife, Michelle, of Decatur; brother, I.B. Hampton of Colorado City; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Hanson, Gene Harlow 1931-2008 Funeral for Gene Harlow Hanson, 76, of Decatur was Tuesday, April 22, at Victory Family Church in Decatur, with the Rev. Allen Bates officiating. Burial was at Sycamore Cemetery. Hanson died Friday, April 18, 2008, in Dallas. Born Oct. 6, 1931, in Luverne, Minn., to Hans Martin and Eulela Wiseman Hanson, he married Judith Sweet May 19, 1956, in Long Beach, Calif. He served in the United States Navy. He is survived by his daughters, Judene Hanson and Laura Hanson of Decatur; son, Harlow Hanson and wife, Ronda, of Madison, Neb.; grandsons, Ryan, Brandon and Jordan Hanson; granddaughter, Morgan Hanson; great-grandchildren, Cameron and McKinnley Hanson; two sisters and two brothers. Pallbearers were Luis Delgado, Grady Griffith, Jordan Hanson, Ryan Hanson, Dick Mayfield and Charles Pitts. Honorary pallbearer was Walter Taylor. Published Thursday, April 24, 2008 Hardee, Odessa 1921-2008 Published Sunday, July 27, 2008 Graveside service for Odessa Hardee, 85, of Decatur was Thursday at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 1 in Decatur with Kenny Cates and Willie Cole officiating. Hardee died Wednesday, July 23, 2008, in Decatur.Born Jan. 7, 1921, in Justin to Milton Frank and Ettie Mae (Holiday) Taylor, she was a homemaker. She marrried Ed Hardee Sept. 6, 1941, in Boyd.She was preceded in death by a grandson, Randy Meador, five brothers and five sisters.She is survived by her husband; daughter, Evelyn Darlene Meador and husband, James, of Decatur; sons, Johnny Hardee, Weldon Hardee and wife, Sheila, Milton Hardee Sr. and Milton Hardee Jr., all of Decatur; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-granchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were Ricky Meador, Jeff Meador, Wes Hardee, Tim Hardee, Billy Hardee, Jessie Hardee and Tony Meador. Harlow, Hollis Dwain 1931-2008 Graveside service for Hollis Dwain Harlow, 76, of Decatur, was to be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at Oaklawn Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Taylor officiating. Harlow died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, in Decatur. Born Nov. 21, 1931, to Byron William and Mary Gladys Harlow in Woodson, he married Betty Lou Mosley May 12, 1962, in Decatur. He is survived by his wife of 44 years; daughters, Betsy Byrd of Decatur and Denise Maltzman of St. Charles, Mo.; son, Dwayne Harlow of Decatur; and 13 grandchildren. Published Sunday, January 27, 2008 Harper, Richard W., III 1940-2008 Rosary for Richard “Dick” W. Harper III, 67, of Springtown was held Friday, March 21 at Hillside Funeral Home in Wichita, Kan. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery. Harper died Sunday, March 16, 2008, in Decatur. Born Nov. 24, 1940, in Dodge City, Kan., to Richard W. “Jack” Harper II and Maxine Brizindine, he was a member of the Catholic church. He is survived by his son, Richard W. Harper IV and wife, Rosie, of Springtown; three grandchildren, Richard Harper V, Tiffany Harper and Eduardo Perez; one great-grandson, Aden Elkins; brother, Danny Harper of Dodge City. Published Sunday, March 23, 2008 Harrington, Ursula Kathe 1942-2008 Published Sunday, October 5, 2008 Memorial service for Ursula Kathe Harrington, 66, of Montague, was to be Saturday, Oct. 4 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Harrington died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, in Nocona.Born Sept. 19, 1942, in Giessen-Leihgesfern, Germany, to August and Margarete (Simmermacher) Schneider, she was a retired telemarketer for the OVC Home Shopping Channel. She is survived by her daughters, Debby Walker, and husband, James, of Montague, and Diane Harrington of San Antonio; four grandchildren, Michael, Jon and wife, Stacie, Clay and wife, Tiffany, and Travis and wife, Kristen; eight great-grandchildren, Morgan, Makenna, Parker, Chance, Chanel, Easton, Michael Jr. and Sherry; brother, Karl Heinz and wife, Hiltrude, of Leihgestern, Germany. Harris, Peggy Jo 1929-2008 Graveside service for Peggy Jo Harris, 79, of Azle was to be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, at Nelson Cemetery in Reno. Ian Mostert was to officiate. Harris died Sunday, April 20, 2008, in Decatur. Born Feb. 20, 1929, in Beaver Dam, Ky., to Lynn L. and Gertrude (Baker) Smith, she married Harry H. Harris in 1955 and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband; brothers, Bob Smith, Tony Smith and Wendell Smith; and a sister, June Bowells. She is survived by a son, Harris H. Harris Jr. and wife, Danne, of Azle; daughters Margaret Ann Harris of Azle, Connie Jo Hallmar of Tennessee and Sunny Sue Judge and husband, Woerth, of Azle; four grandchildren, Natalie, Anthony, Joey and Misty; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Bob Smith of Arlington; and other family members. Published Thursday, April 24, 2008 Hartsell, Ronald David 1957-2008 Published Thursday, June 19, 2008 Memorial service for Ronald David Hartsell, 50, of Decatur will be Saturday at Central Fellowship Church in Decatur.