Janice Mae Aldredge, 67, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Janice was born Sept. 7, 1945. Survivors: Husband, Thomas M. Aldredge; son, Mike Aldredge and wife, Kim; grandchildren, Brittany, Jared and Hayden; and a host of nieces, nephews and other friends.

Nettie L. Allen, 89, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013. Graveside service: 11 a.m. Friday in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Nettie was born Feb. 17, 1924, in Beaver Township, Kan., to Andrew and Lucy Van Der Wege. Nettie was an avid quilter and loved to crochet and cook. Nettie was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Allen; her parents; and her siblings, John, Waldean, and Virgil Van Der Wege, Viola Price, and Dorothy Manely. Survivors: Daughter, Peggy Autry and husband, Gene; son, William J. "Bill" Allen and wife, Sheila; grandchildren, Kristi McWright and husband, Jason, Shonda Hargrove and husband, Casey, Scott Allen; great-grandchildren, Kinley Hargrove, Melanie Hargrove and Liam McWright; sister, Virginia Spratling.

Rick L. Angles, 58, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013. Service: 10 a.m. Friday at University United Methodist Church of Fort Worth. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in Greenwood Funeral Home. Rick was born Sept. 9, 1954, in Austin. Survivors: Wife, Diana Angles; sons, Michael Angles and wife, Whytnea, and Christopher Angles and wife, Chelsea; daughter, Melissa Angles Mack; five grandchildren; brothers, Duane Angles Jr. and Roger Angles; and sister, Connie Nye.

Helen Roberta Sanger Beck, 64, passed away peacefully in her home in Weatherford on Sunday, June 9, 2013. Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: D-FW National Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Survivors: She leaves behind her loving husband, Samuel Beck Jr.; her children, Lori Lynn Bier and Samuel Brian Beck; the love of her life, her granddaughter, Rebecka Grace Bier; her brothers, B. F. Sanger and Ted Sanger; sisters, Kerrie Bergstrom, Terrie Sanger, Kim McPherson and Lori Rowton.

William Gipson Blackmon Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, June 13, 2013. He died comfortably in his Fort Worth home in the company of family and caretakers. Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday at University Christian Church. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Funeral Home. William Gipson Blackmon Jr. was born on a farm in Springtown, on Nov. 7, 1920, the son of Texas State Representative, William Gipson Blackmon Sr. His family survived the Great Depression by living off the produce of their small farm. His Uncle Lon assisted by engaging young Bill in a small bootlegging operation until they were shut down by the local sheriff. When Bill's mom left to teach at the University of Oklahoma, Bill resided here and there with his 10 aunts and uncles until he moved to Fort Worth with his Uncle Lon and wife who saw them through the final years of financial turmoil at the gambling tables of the Fort Worth Stockyard. When the economy eventually turned, they thankfully began a small respected local dry cleaning establishment where Bill learned the trade of laundering fine clothes and ironing women's dresses, while attending North Side High School. At the close of every day, he cooked the family dinner on a single hot plate in the back of the shop, laid down on the floor to sleep, and caught a shower the next day at the school gym. Years would reveal that his big break in life came when the school coach asked him to be an "end" on the high school football team. His success in this position drew the attention of Dutch Meyer, the head football coach at Texas Christian University. And it was here that Bill's tall, lanky frame landed him with the nickname, "Floppy." A name he carried for a lifetime. In 1938 Floppy was awarded a football scholarship at Texas Christian University. He entered the halls of his alma mater with only a pair of overalls and a toothbrush-feeling mighty blessed to be sleeping on mattress and enjoying three meals a day that he never had to cook. Floppy was a three-sport athlete but majored in playing offense and defense on the TCU football team for two years before being persuaded to join the basketball team. At 6'5" he was the tallest athlete at TCU and flourished in the sport as captain of the team. It was here that he met his wife of 68 years, Genevieve Able. Floppy spotted her amidst a group of girls in the cafeteria at school and knew from that moment that she was the only girl for him. They were married in Berkeley, Calif., in 1944, just days before Floppy shipped off to the Pacific as an officer in the U.S. Navy. He was sent into the Battle of Saipan as captain of a small LCT boat with 12 young men. With rockets often flying overhead, he and his crew spent the first two years carrying gasoline to the battleships and bringing wounded Marines out. After Floppy was discharged from the service, Genevieve's father, Mr. Able, gave him a job as a delivery man for the Able Furniture Company in Houston. It was there that he learned many of the skills that enabled him to begin a business of his own in Fort Worth with good friend and fellow naval officer, Scott Mooring and his wife, Mary. Floppy and Scott began their future together with a rented building and a used truck, not certain what that business would entail, but ready to begin "something"! The two couples shared a small home and worked together to build that "something" into a well-respected company they called Blackmon Mooring. Floppy and Scott, along-side of a business associate, perfected the invention of the first steam carpet cleaning machine, which revolutionized the world of upholstery and carpet cleaning and won Blackmon Mooring the privilege of becoming a respected household name. Floppy and Genevieve eventually bought a home behind the TCU stadium and raised three sons, Bill, Kirk and Greg, in the shadow of their beloved TCU campus. All three boys graduated from TCU, taking Blackmon Mooring onto the national stage, while Genevieve and Floppy remained deeply devoted alumni, attending every possible basketball and football game throughout their lifetime. They proudly watched as 13 members of their family followed in their footsteps through their beloved university. In 1946 Floppy and Genevieve joined University Christian Church where they raised their boys and served as active, devoted members. In 1994 Floppy and Genevieve were chosen by TCU to receive the Most Valuable Alumni Award for their outstanding contribution and service to many communities across the nation. And again in 2002, Floppy was inducted by his peers into the TCU Athletic Hall of Fame for his outstanding contribution as captain of the TCU basketball team during the years of 1941-1943. These were crowning achievements in the life of a man and his wife who met, married, and raised their sons under a banner of purple and white. Floppy's friends remember him as a gentle giant. His honesty, sense of humor, and genuine concern for those around him-his devotion to his family, church, and alma mater, endeared him to everyone who had the privilege of calling him their friend. The family wishes to express special thanks to the many caretakers of Bright Star who lovingly cared for him in the later years of his life: especially Margie, Monica, Angie, Candice, and Lavern. Survivors: Floppy was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his sons, Bill, Kirk and wife, Susan, and Greg and wife, Tiffany; grandchildren, Ginger Blackmon, Kimberly Blackmon, William Blackmon and wife, Heidi, Chelsea Golden and husband, Brian, Alex Blackmon, Kennedy Collins, Cameron Blackmon and wife, Jenny, Chase Blackmon and wife, Sally, Ryan Nacol and wife, Sammy, of Austin, Brennan Nacol and wife, Katerina, of New York and Jacquelyn Letschert and husband, Trudo, of Sarasota; his 11 great-grandchildren; and lifelong friends, Ruth Clements, Clara Jo Broyles and Jean Willoughby, and Jean Sheppard, among his circle of beloved friends.

Peggy Sue Blake, 88, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013. Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday in Greenwood Garden Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Peggy was born Sept. 28, 1924, in Wewoka, Okla., to Courtney and Myrtle May. She was a retired teacher. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Blake. Survivors: Daughter, Elaine Gideon and husband, Roy, of Rhome; sister, Ruth Harbison and husband, Melvin, of North Richland Hills; nephew, John Harbison and wife, Faleshia; niece, Lori Simmons and husband, Jack; great-nephews, Jack Simmons III, John Harbison and Brian Harbison; great-nieces, Ami Harbison, Shelby Simmons and Sarah Harbison; two great-great-nieces; and two great-great-nephews.

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Jason Bullard passed from this life on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at his home, surrounded by family. Diagnosed with end stage colon cancer in 2010, Jason continued his drive and optimism regardless of the challenges he faced. As CEO of Interim Healthcare, he led with passion and dedication. We will gather for fellowship and remembrance from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, June 11th at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers, 6025 82nd Street, Lubbock. A service to celebrate his life of 43 years is scheduled at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12th at Indiana Avenue Baptist Church, 9507 Indiana Avenue, Lubbock, Texas, and reception to follow. An additional service will be held Thursday June 13th at 3:30 p.m. at Greenwood Funeral Home, 3100 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, Texas, graveside service immediately after. A tribute of Jason may be found at www.memorialdesigners.net, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his family.
Jason was born on January 25, 1970 in Fort Worth, Texas to Jim and Judy Bullard. He graduated from Hereford High School in 1988 and received his Bachelors degree in Business Administration in Finance from Texas Tech University in 1993. He had over 20 years of business and healthcare experience. During his career he has held the positions of: Analyst, Inwood National Bank, Dallas, Texas; Director of Homecare Management and Development, Hospital Homecare Corporation, Dallas, Texas; Director of Business Development, Medical Innovations Facilities Management Division, Dallas, Texas. On leaving Medical Innovations Jason founded Arapaho Healthcare Resources, Inc. a healthcare management services company dedicated to finding innovative solutions for home healthcare management. Jason co-founded Falcon Healthcare, Inc. and Interim Healthcare of West Texas, LLC in 2001 and served as the Secretary of the Board of Directors. In 2004 he assumed the position of CEO of Interim Homecare and Hospice.
Survivors include his wife of 9 years, Shannon; parents, Jim and Judy Bullard; sister, Jennifer Bullard; nephew, Jackson Bullard; nephew, Alex Dunnam; niece, Keeley Dunnam; uncle, Jim Cantrell; aunt, Mary Ann Howard and husband, Charles. Jason is also survived by his father and mother in-law, Jim and Sherry Atwell; grandfather-in-law, Kenneth Carson; and numerous cousins.
Jason is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jim and Frances Cantrell and paternal grandparents, Farrest and Ada Bullard.
Memorial contributions are welcome and his family suggests Interim Healthcare Foundation, 6923 Indiana Ave #333, Lubbock, Texas 79413, www.interimhealthcarefoundation.org or Lubbock Meals on Wheels, 2304 34th Street, Lubbock Texas 79411, www.lubbockmealsonwheels.org.

Elidia Juarez Cortez, 81, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 12, 2013, surrounded by her family into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Grand Prairie. Interment: Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at Arlington Funeral Home. Rosary: 6 p.m. Elidia was born Dec. 2, 1931, in Rio Hondo to Jose and Blasita Juarez. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Elidia was preceded in death by her parents, Jose A. Juarez and Blasita S. Juarez; and siblings, Ismael S. Juarez, Jesusa Ochoa, Rodolfo S. Juarez and Josefina Carrisalez. Survivors: Husband, Francisco C. Cortez; daughters, Diana J. Cortez, Nereida C. and husband, Danny Norris, Elidia C. and husband, Paul C. Wharton Jr.; sons, Francisco J. Jr. and wife, Monica Cortez, Randy J. and wife, Lorie Ann Cortez; treasured famly friend, Mitzi King; grandchildren, Diana Ann Cortez, John Joseph Lee Cortez and Sophia Nereida Cortez; brothers, Narciso Juarez and Leonardo Juarez; sisters, Isabel S. Juarez, Magdelena Ryan, Adela Anzaldua, Eudelia Herrera, Antonia McHaffey, Rosita Leal.

Ruth G. Dahlin, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, surrounded by her family. Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Ruth was born Aug. 20, 1928, in Pensacola, Fla., to Ernest and Ruby Knowles Gainus. She worked for the FAA for 25 years. After retiring from the FAA she started her own real estate company in Hurst, Andrews & Company Real Estate. She was a successful real estate broker for 30 years. Ruth and Merlyn enjoyed traveling to many countries, as well as throughout the USA. They embarked on cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, Hawaii, and always had a great time. Ruth was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Saginaw, The Fort Worth Woman's Club and Johnnie's Book Club. The family expresses special appreciation to her wonderful caregiver, Teresa Estill, and the doctors and staff of Texas Harris Hospital Downtown. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Merlyn W. Dahlin. Survivors: Son, Everett "Buddy" Andrews and wife, Patricia, of Chicago, Ill.; daughter, Adelaide Thomsen and husband, Jim, of Haslet; stepdaughters, Amy Dahlin and Merlya Wright; grandchildren, Matthew Andrews, Blake Andrews and wife, Alex, Amanda Holland, Holly Holland, James Thomsen Jr. and Robert Thomsen; great-grandchildren, Harper Andrews, Josh, Kaleb, Bethany, Sarah, Anna and Marley; numerous nieces and nephews; and many wonderful friends.

Daniel Diaz Jr., 59, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013, with his family by his side. Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at Hallmark Baptist Church, 4201 W. Risinger Road, Fort Worth. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Daniel was born Oct. 12, 1953, in Fort Worth. He was an experienced auto painter, who was well known in the Fort Worth area and spent 40 years at his craft. Survivors: Wife, Emma Diaz; daughters, Anna Yasmine Washington and husband, Samuel, Laura Diaz-Enriquez, and Patty Diaz-Moreno and husband, Roy; son, Daniel David Diaz and wife, Andrea; sisters, Delores Love and husband, George, Kathy Henley and husband, Wade, and Jennifer Spurlock and husband, Matt; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Thomas Dale Estill, 81, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013, at a Mansfield hospital after a brief illness. Service: Noon Wednesday at Arlington Funeral Home. Interment: 2 p.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Arlington Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mission Arlington, 210 W. South St., Arlington, Texas 76010. Dale was born Jan. 28, 1932, in Belton to Lawson Charles and Fannie Estill. He married Nora Frances Roberts in Plainview on June 1, 1951. Dale was employed with the civil service at Fort Hood from 1950 to 1953, when he and Frances moved to Arlington. He was then employed with General Motors from November 1953 until he retired Jan. 1, 1987. He graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with a degree in management. He was then called into active duty in the military for a year in 1961. He was transferred to the Army Reserve in 1971, where he retired with the rank of colonel in July 1984. After retirement from the reserve, he went to work for the Tarrant County Sheriff's Department as a bailiff from January 1989 until he left in 1992. Dale was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Alice Ruth Popelka; and brothers, Fred Everett Estill, Louis Lawson Estill, Robert Milton Estill, L.C. Estill and John Estill. Survivors: Wife, Frances Estill; son, Steven Dale Estill and wife, Debby; daughter, Linda Joyce Estill Frazee and husband, Edward; grandchildren, James Robert Frazee and LeAnn Nichole Estill.

Naydene Gant, 96, of Arlington, formerly of Haltom City, a loving mother and grandmother, died Saturday, June 15, 2013 Graveside service: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday prior to service at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Naydene was a member of Birdville Baptist Church. Her 50-year career as a seamstress was completed with 40 years at Nivers Western Wear in Fort Worth. The quilts she made are still enjoyed by many. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren will always remember the Easter egg hunts she provided every year. A special thanks to Wanda, Rose, Jean and Clara. Her husband, Wilson Gant, and grandson, Charles Ed Dunn Jr., preceded her in death. Survivors: Daughter, Nona Jo Dunn and husband, Charles E. Dunn Sr.; grandchildren, Joe Dunn, Christine Clanan; three great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Doris L. Gibson, 91, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her family. Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Monday in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Doris was born Jan. 10, 1922, in Holdenville, Okla. She was one of those unique people who always saw the good in people; she was a very loving and nurturing person who was always there to give those a hug when they needed it the most. A selfless lady who was always thinking of others and how she might help them. Doris was a member of the West Freeway Church of Christ where she worked for the benevolence group. She was a bookkeeper with Mid City Chrysler Plymouth, retiring after 28 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.H. Gibson; brother, Wesley Freeman; and a granddaughter, Doris C. Hansen. Survivors: Sons, Joe D. Gibson and wife, Cathy, Phillip L. Gibson and wife, Peggy, and Roy D. Gibson and wife, Joy; daughter, Linda C. Hansen and husband, John; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and brother, Cleo Freeman.

Carmel Springer Harris, 85, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday at Diamond Oaks Worship Center, 5708 Diamond Oaks Drive South, Haltom City. Interment: Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Carmel was born Dec. 4, 1927, to James and Nora Spray. She earned her Ph.D. from North Texas State College. She was preceded in death by her first husband, L.C. Springer Sr.; daughter, Betty Ruth Brown; four brothers; and three sisters. Survivors: Husband, Roy Harris of Haltom City; daughters, Latha Tiberi of Granbury and Ginger Davis and husband, Arthur, of Duncanville; son, Clyde Springer Jr. and wife, Nell, of Haltom City; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Beloved wife, mother, and daughter, Robin Henshaw, 34, died on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Robin was a loving and caring person who loved her family, animals and adored her beautiful little daughter, Kya. Service: 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Memorials: Flowers are welcome, or should family or friends desire, a contribution may be made to the Humane Society of North Texas, 1840 East Lancaster, Fort Worth, Texas 76103. Robin was preceded in death by her grandparents, Coy and Hattalu Yarbrough, and D.R. Chapman. Also a loving memory of Ethel L. Henshaw. Survivors: Husband, Jerry Henshaw; daughter, Kya Henshaw; parents, Rita and Michael Chapman; sister and brother-in-law, Richelle Cabrales and John Cabrales; and numerous other extended family.