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Margaret Erle Roberts Anderson, 87, of Cleburne, wife of the late Harvey A. Anderson Jr., graduated to eternity Friday, May 17, 2013. Memorial visitation: 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at New Hope Baptist Church in Cleburne.

Fernando A. Ayala, 53, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Grand Prairie. Interment: 1:15 p.m. Friday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Mount Olivet Funeral Home Chapel. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial may be given to the Humane Society of North Texas, 1840 E. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, Texas, 76103. Fernando was born Oct. 1, 1959, to Carlota and Fernando M. Ayala in San Antonio. He graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio, where he received a degree in criminal justice. Fernando worked as a computation and correctional specialist for the Bureau of Prisons for 22 years. He embraced life and always lived life by his own rules. His love and loyalty for those close to his heart was steadfast and unconditional. Fernando met his wife, Vivian, in January 2007, in answer to prayers for a daddy by Vivian's then 5-year-old son, Ben, whom he made his own. Fernando was a gifted athlete who excelled at several sports, but he had an absolute passion for baseball beginning at the age of 5. He played baseball in high school, throughout college at UTSA and semi-professionally. Eventually, he transitioned to softball and continued to play several nights a week with his softball family. Fernando was preceded in death by his mother, Carlota Ayala, and brother-in-law, Gregorio Bernal Jr. Survivors: Wife, Vivian; son, Ben; stepchildren, Michael, Daniel, Amanda and Ruth; father, Fernando M. Ayala; sister, Yolanda Ayala Bernal; nephews, Greg III and wife, Connie, Vicente and wife, Kristie, and Fernando; and other family members and friends.

Loyd Denver Bottoms, 80, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Friday in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home Loyd was born June 3, 1932, in Denton to the late Loyd Franklin and Linnie Bottoms. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion Post 516, Shriners and the Masonic Lodge. He owned and operated Denver's Glass and Upholstery for 30 years. He was preceded in death by infant son, Dennie Jack Bottoms, and stepfather, Arther Gober. Survivors: Wife, Nell Bottoms; son, Carl Laid and wife, Peggy; three grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and half-sister, Pauline Keeter and husband, Robert.

Maybeth "Brownie" Burmeier, 88, of Arlington passed away Monday, May 20, 2013. Funeral: 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Moore Funeral Home. Interment: 2 p.m. Saturday in El Reno, Okla. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Moore Funeral Home; Brownie was born Sept. 23, 1924, in El Reno, Okla., the youngest of 3 children. She grew up in El Reno and married her high school sweetheart, Jack. Brownie was devoted to her family, and her children fondly recall her sense of humor and particularly her witty sayings about life situations or behavior. She liked to entertain and her family remembers what a pretty table she always set. She worked for the city of Arlington in the building inspection department, later in the legal department and finally as a claims agent for many years before retiring. Some of her fondest memories were from the time she and Jack spent at their Lake Texoma residence where several childhood friends also had weekend homes. She loved animals and had many beloved pets. An avid antique collector, Brownie acquired furniture and home accessories and was particularly fond of her butter pat collection. Playing bridge was a passion, and she belonged to many women's bridge clubs. She loved history and was an avid reader of history books and historical fiction. Brownie was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Jack; her parents C.L. and Helen McGill; sister, Feliece McGill; and brother, Tommy McGill. Survivors: Daughter, Brenda Tucker and husband, Don, of Fort Worth; son, D.J. Burmeier and wife, Shelly, of Arlington; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and four nephews.

Harold Leo "Clem" Clemmons, 77, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013, in Rainbow. Funeral: 1 p.m. Friday at Glen View Church of Christ in Glen Rose. Interment: Squaw Creek Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Wiley Funeral Home.

Keith Crutchfield, 47, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Arlington. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Moore Funeral Home.

William Elmer Early Jr. passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at his home while in hospice care. Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Greenwood Funeral Home, Garden Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Bill was born on July 19, 1922, in Nashville, Tenn. He grew up on the east side of Nashville where he met and married his wife of 69 years, Emma Early. Bill had one son, Lynn Early, in 1946. Bill and his family moved in 1949 to the west side of Fort Worth, where he lived for 64 years. Bill had been a faithful member of Gambrell Street Baptist Church in southwest Fort Worth for more than 30 years. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Emma, on July 10, 2012; and daughter-in-law, Nedra Early, on Sept. 16, 2012. Survivors: Son, Lynn Early; brothers-in-law, Don and Nelson and their families; nephews, Frank, Tommy and Charles; and nieces, Charlene and Pat.

Georgetta Trigg Enge passed Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, May 23, at Campus Drive United Methodist Church, 4301 Campus Drive. Interment: Cedar Hill. Wake: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. She was an active member of Fellowship Corner Senior Citizen Group, Highland Park Neighborhood Club, life member of NAACP and past vice president of Ruth Charity Club. Survivors: Son, Carl Q. Fretwell II; daughter, Reta Fretwell Douglas; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters; one brother; other family and friends.

Doris Ferguson, 100, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013. Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Friday in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Her true main loves of life were her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, in 1997. Survivors: Daughters, Becky Redlin and husband, Kerry, and Laureen Hullum and husband, Steve; grandchildren, Taylor Torres, Will Hullum and Alex Redlin; great-grandchildren, Landon, Isabella and Ace Torres; and several nieces and nephews.

Johnny Ferrell, 66, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, Great Commission Baptist Church. Interment: Skyvue Memorial Gardens. Wake: 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at St. Matthew Baptist Church. Johnny was born Jan. 15 1947, in Waco to Carl and Dottie Ferrell. He attended elementary school in Fort Worth but moved to Waco where he attended Moore High School. A lifelong athlete, Johnny ran track and played high school and college football. For over 20 years he was a college football official with the USA Conference. Johnny worked for over 25 years at Williams Funeral Chapel. Johnny was preceded in death by his mother and father. Survivors: Wife, Adele; son, Jonathan; daughter, Aretha; grandchildren, Geoffry, Ayanna and Rylan; sister, Mae; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and numerous friends.