Published: October 16, 2009 12:26 pm      

Obituaries 10/16/09

RUBY L. MILLER

VALLEY VIEW – Graveside service for Ruby L. Miller, 59, of Valley View will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Sandusky with Rev. Rick Carney officiating. Services are under the direction of Meador Funeral Home.

Ruby passed away on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 at her home in Valley View.

Survivors include a son, Richard Honeycutt of Gainesville;daughter, Melissa Davis of Kingston, Okla.; brothers, Randy Wright of Valley View, Robert Wright of Gainesville and Charlie Wright of Odessa and sister, Martha Beavers of Tyler.

There will be no visitation.

To sign the online registry, go to www.meadorfuneralhome.com.





EDGAR WYLY DYER

MUENSTER — Funeral services for Edgar Wyly Dyer will be Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at 10 a.m. in the Muenster ISD Cafetorium with Ralph Gourley as presiding minister. Burial will follow at Abel-Shiloh Cemetery, north of Muenster. Services are under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home.

Edgar Wyly Dyer, long time resident of Muenster, passed away on Oct. 14, 2009, at the age of 77. Edgar, son of Elmer and Freda Dyer, was born on June 1, 1932 and was reared in Honey Grove.

A native of Fannin County, Edgar attended school in Honey Grove and graduated in 1949 at the age of 16. He farmed until entering the Army in January 1954. Edgar served in Korea from June 1954 until honorably discharged in Oct. 1955.

Edgar entered East Texas State University in Commerce in Jan. 1956. He received his Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Vocational Agriculture in Jan. 1959. Edgar continued at E.T.S.U. and worked on his Master's degree until Aug. 1959. He received his Master's degree in Aug. 1960 with an Ag Ed major.

Edgar Dyer was hired in June of 1959 to be Vo-Ag teacher at Muenster High School (second teacher to be employed by L.B. Bruns after he became superintendent in March 1959). Edgar and his wife, Carol moved to Muenster in Aug. 1959. Mr. Dyer taught Vo-Ag for 29 years before retiring in May 1988. As Vo-Ag teacher, he was sponsor of FFA and coached and trained many different teams involved in FFA. Several students received their Lone Star Farmer degrees under the leadership of Edgar Dyer. He was also the supervising teacher for many students majoring in the field of Vo-Ag from East Texas State University. One of Edgar's most proud and emotional moments came during the 1988 All-Awards Banquet for students of Muenster High School when a plaque and a gift of ostrich boots were presented to him upon the announcement of his retirement.

Edgar Dyer married Carol Rigsby on May 28, 1956. They had two sons, Lenzy and Lyle and one daughter, Lou. They now also have five granddaughters, Laura, Lia, and Lana Heers and Morgan and Hannah Dyer who called him “Handy” because he was just that.

Edgar Dyer received many honors during his life. In 1968, Edgar was named Conservation Teacher of North Central Texas by the Fort Worth Press (from the Upper-Elm Red Conservation District). Also in 1968, he received the “Certificate of Merit” from the Muenster Jaycees. In 1969, Edgar received the “Good Neighbor” award from the Knights of Columbus. Edgar humbly received the Jaycees' “Citizen of the Year” award in February 2005. He served as a member of the City Park Board and as the director of the Cooke County Livestock Show for many years.

For 10 years, he and his students in FFA functioned as the Volunteer Clean-Up Committee for Germanfest and daily kept the festival grounds neat and clean.

Edgar Dyer was an avid sports fan, a gardener, a lawn-keeper, Carol's number one go-fer (go after this/go after that), and a friend to all. He will be affectionately remembered for saying, “What happens in Ag---stays in Ag.” But you, who were there, know the stories.

Visitation for Edgar Wyly Dyer was Thursday, Oct. 15, from 6-8 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Muenster.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Dyer; son, Lenzy Dyer and daughter-in-law Stacey Dyer of Nocona; son, Lyle Dyer of Muenster; daughter, Lou Heers of Muenster; grandchildren, Laura, Lia and Lana Heers and Morgan and Hannah Dyer; brother, Gerald Dyer of Holly Lake Ranch and sisters, Mary Jean Calvert of Dallas, Frances Thomas of Bossier City and Wanda Marlin of Lake Jackson.

Participating in the “celebration” of Edgar's life are minister, Ralph Gourley; music ministers, Andy Serna and Ed Otto and eulogy, Wayne Klement. Pallbearers (former students) are Don Vogel, Weldon Vogel, Tom Flusche, Jack Flusche, Nick Walterscheid, Gus Ashley, Pat Walterscheid and Kevin Anderle. Honorary pallbearers are brother-in-law Al Treadway, cousin Scott Gibbs and long time friends L.B. Bruns, Kenny Mann, Monte Endres, James Pearce, and Dan Boone.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Muenster FFA Chapter.







RAYMOND L. VOTH

MUENSTER — Funeral services for Raymond L. Voth, 87, of Muenster are set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Muenster. Fr. Ken Robinson will officiate.

Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Muenster. Services are under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home in Muenster.

Mr. Voth died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 at Denton Regional Hospital.

Raymond L. Voth was born to Bernard and Mary Trubenbach Voth on July 2, 1922. He was the youngest of 15 children. Ray lived with his family on a farm east of town until 1933 until a larger farm was purchased and they moved south of Muenster and they resided until his death.

As a child, Ray attended Sacred Heart schools. When he was a junior, he transferred to Maur Hill High School for Boys in Atchison, Kan. After graduating from high school in 1941, Ray moved to Amarillo and worked for an implement dealer.

On Sept. 26, 1942 Ray enlisted in the United States Marines. He served in the Southwest Pacific from Feb. 1943 until the war was over. Ray was honorably discharged in Sept. 29, 1945 after spending three years, three days and ten minutes in the service.

On Nov. 18, 1948 Ray married Lucille Arendt. Ray worked in the oil field on a rig and was also an operator-partner in several leases. He and his brother Tee operated a dairy farm for a short time and also owned the family farm and ranching operation until their retirement just a few years ago.

Ray and Lou raised eight children on the family farm, where they learned to appreciate working together as a family, as well as enjoying nature at its best. Ray loved being surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching nature.

He also found great pleasure in his daily coffee shop visits and his weekly evenings out with friends. Ray was a life-long member of Sacred Heart parish. He was a Lifetime Trustee of the Sacred Heart Trust Fund until he retired after serving for over twenty years. Ray was a board member and loyal supporter of the Muenster Memorial Hospital for many years. He also served as Commander of the local VFW Post 6205.

Ray is survived by his wife of sixty years, Lou as well as six daughters and two sons and their spouses, Mona and Stan Ford of Crowley, Val and Doug Gantt of West Richland, Wash., Linda and Mark Fuhrmann of Muenster, Danny and Janet Voth of Muenster, Brenda and Steve Fuhrmann of Lindsay, Sharon and Garland Tate of Fort Worth, Jeannene Walterscheid of Muenster and Craig and Sharon Voth of The Colony.

His 22 grandchildren include Jennifer Warren, Sarah Tjarks, Stephanie Gantt, Paul Ford, Matthew Fuhrmann, Andrea Luster, Debra Sicking, Dee Ann Atchley, Dominic Fuhrmann, Becky Gantt, Kyle Fuhrmann, Michael Voth, Chris Fuhrmann, Clint Fuhrmann, Melissa Fuhrmann, David Walterscheid, Jeff Tate, Jeremy Tate, Ben Walterscheid, Maddie Voth, Kennedy Tate and Cooper Voth.

His 13 great-grandchildren include Lane Warren, Alexis Tjarks, Raegan Warren, Samantha Tjarks, Ashyln Luster, Alyssa Tate, Natalie Fuhrmann, Faith Sicking, Carter Sicking, Kayleigh Tjarks, Hayden Sicking, Taylor Sicking and Keaton Luster.

He is also survived by his brother, Tee Voth and his sister, Katie Kubis and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Mary Trubenbach Voth; brothers, Henry, John, Ben, Joe and Lee and sisters, Sister Agnes Voth, Theresia Vogel, Lena Zimmerer, Mary Kappas, Frances Voth, Gertie Lawing, and Rita Dixon.

Pallbearers are his eleven grandsons, Paul Ford, Matthew Fuhrmann, Dominic Fuhrmann, Kyle Fuhrmann, Michael Voth, Chris Fuhrmann, Clint Fuhrmann, David Walterscheid, Jeff Tate, Jeremy Tate and Ben Walterscheid. Honorary pallbearers are Don Hellman and Charlie Barsknecht..

Rosary/Vigil is set for 6:30 p.m. this evening, Oct. 16, 2009 at Sacred Heart Church.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made to the Sacred Heart Trust Fund, P.O. Box 97 Muenster, TX 76252.







HAROLD LOYD BRYANT

GAINESVILLE-Harold Loyd Bryant, 77, passed away Oct. 14, 2009 at his home in Gainesville. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Meador Funeral Home in Whitesboro is in charge of cremation arrangements

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nellie (Cox) Bryant; sons, Michael and Randall Claude Bryant of Gainesville; brother, Luther Ray Bryant of Dallas and sister, Nell Rudd of Garland.

Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 64, Gainesville, TX 76241

To sign the online registry, go to www.meadorfuneralhome.com.





NAOMI GRIFFITH MORROW

Funeral services for Naomi Morrow, 86, of Gainesville are set for Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Ben Willingham and Gene Davenport officiating.

Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Gainesville. Services are under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Mrs. Morrow passed away at Pecan Tree Manor Nursing Home on Oct. 13, 2009.

Naomi was born Nov. 4, 1922 to Elmer David and Nellie Eva Whitt Davis in Gainesville. Naomi was a member of the Broadway Church of Christ. She worked as a nursing aid at Denton State School for almost 12 years and at Gainesville Memorial Hospital for almost nine years. She was an avid gardener, cook and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Naomi married Raymond Griffith on July 23, 1937 and William Morrow on Dec. 25, 1984.

Naomi is survived by daughters, Lela Nell and husband Steve Ward of Gainesville and Starla Dawn and husband Steve Blaylock of Gainesville; sons, William David Griffith and wife Carolyn of Gainesville, Johnny Michael Griffith of Gainesville and Anthony Brent Griffith of Gainesville; a sister, Avinelle Turner of Clovis, N.M.; 21 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, 43 great-great grandchildren, and four great-great-great grandchildren.

Naomi was preceded in death by her husbands, Raymond Griffith and William Morrow; a daughter, Raima Dean Hooper; sister, Mami Ruth Reath; brothers, Bert Davis, Thomas Thayer Davis, Weldon Davis, Wayne Davis and Roy Dale Davis and grandchildren, Stephanie Dawn Blaylock, Matt Porter, Joy Dean Hooper and Orville Kelly Terry.

Naomi’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation was Thursday evening, Oct. 15, 2009 from 7-8 p.m. at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers send memorial contributions to Cooke County Home Hospice.

You may sign the online registry at www.geojcarroll.com.





HENRY E. BENSLEY

WHITESBORO- Funeral services for Henry E. Bensley, 77, of Whitesboro will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 at Meador Funeral Home Chapel in Whitesboro with Rev. Jerry Davis officiating.

Interment will follow with full military honors at Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro. Services are under the direction of Meador Funeral Home.

Mr. Bensley passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009 at Texoma Healthcare Center in Sherman.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Bensley of Whitesboro; son, Mike Bensley of Whitesboro; sisters, Mary Bavar of Jacksonville, Fla. and Patricia Zell of Pauls Valley, Okla.; brothers, Warren Bensley of Pauls Valley, Okla., Paul Bensley of Norman, Okla. and Danny Henry of Noble, Okla.

Visitation was Thursday evening from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

To sign the online registry, go to www.meadorfuneralhome.com.





JUNE MCCAIN

Services for June Davison McCain, 91, of Gainesville, are set for Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Dr. Benny Slack officiating.

burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Mrs. McCain was born June 1, 1918 in McCaulley to William Franklin and Bertha Lillian Nickless Davison. She graduated from McCaulley High School in 1936. June received a Bachelors of Education in 1941 from North Texas Teachers College, and later her Masters of Education in Guidance Counseling from North Texas State University in 1963. June married Horace K. McCain Aug. 22, 1942 in Gainesville.

June taught Physical Education at the Junior High and High School for 15 years in Gainesville and was the Guidance Counselor for 18 years at the High School. After retiring June served on the GISD board for 12 years. She was a Green Jacket at NTTC and a member of the National Honorary Fraternity for P.E. Majors, Delta Si Kappa. She was also involved in the Retired Teachers Association, serving as President, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a member of the Cooke County Welfare Board and a member of Gainesville Senior Citizen Foundation. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Gainesville since 1941.

June is survived by her husband, Horace K. McCain of Gainesville; her sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth N. and Sheri McCain of Beaumont and Kyle H. and Martha McCain of Clute; daughter and son-in-law, Karla McCain and T.M. "Mac" Devin of College Station; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Betty Davison of Dallas; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Fred and Mary McCain of Denton and a brother-in-law, Lewis Williams of Richardson.

June was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Howard C. Davison and Warren Davison; sisters, Myrtle Lois Davison, Daisy Mae Martin, Jewell Davison and Frances Williams. She was also preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Tillotson Noel and Bessie Pearl Ward McCain and brothers-in-law, Jerry C. McCain and Ward McCain.

Pallbearers are her grandsons, Matthew McCain, Nickless Devin, Nelson Devin and Neil Devin, as well as nephews, Ray McCain and Mike McCain.

Honorary pallbearers are Bob McDaniel, Nelson Martin, Shelby Martin, Guy F. McNeal, Gary Davison, Bill Lackey, Ward McCain, and Mark McCain.

There was a visitation Thursday evening, Oct. 15, 2009 from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made the Cooke County Retired Teachers Association Scholarship Fund.

You may sign the online registry at geojcarroll.com.