Fern W. House...
     Fern W. House, age 89 of Nocona, TX passed away February 4, 2006 in Nocona, TX.
     Mrs. House was born April 12, 1916 in Quincy, IL to Owen G. and Martha Wilson Smith. She was a member of the Nocona Hills Ladies Association, was a Rebecca, and a musician for the state of Texas. She had a degree from a Bible College and was a Dr. of Reflexology. She had worked in the air plane factory during WWII and later in a logger plant.
     Surviving relatives include: one daughter, Judy Hathorn, Nocona, TX; one son, Keith O. Maynard, Nocona, TX; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; one sister, Betty Applegate, Saint Jo, TX; and two brothers, Jack Smith IL and Paul Ray Smith, CA.

Laverne Parker...
     Laverne Parker, age 77, of Fort Worth, TX passed away February 1, 2006 in North Richland Hills, TX.
     Laverne was born September 14, 1928 in Bowie, TX to Luther B. and Lovie Bess Parker. She was of the Baptist faith.
     Cemetery services were held Saturday, February 4, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hopewell Cemetery with Rev. John Robles officiating under the direction of the Heritage Family Funeral Home.
     Surviving relatives include: two sisters, Glenna Winn, Watauga, TX and Belva Gay Stephens, Duncan, OK.
     She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther B. and Lovie Bess Parker; and two sisters, Alma Leet and Una West.

Zelda Mae Case...
     Zelda Mae Case, 55, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2006 in Bowie, TX.
     She was born September 10, 1950 in Clovis, NM to Ray and Clarine (York) Smith. She graduated from Waco High School in 1966 and attended Waco School of Cosmetology. Zelda worked at numerous beauty shops in Waco and was known as a generous and thoughtful person. She loved writing poetry, crafts and fishing.
     A memorial service was held Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. in the Drawing Room of the White Family Funeral Home with Dr. Larry Cox officiating, under the direction of White Family Funeral Home.
     Zelda is survived by: one brother, Jim Smith and wife, Doris of Blue Springs, MO; two sisters, Nancy Fry and Lester Stump of Bowie, TX; Lois Barnard and husband, Mike of Axtell, TX (Waco); numerous nieces and nephews.
     She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Barney Smith.
     Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or your local Humane Society.
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Mary Fay Brawner...
     Mary Fay Brawnder, age 88, of Saint Jo, TX passed away Sunday, February 5, 2006 in Wichita Falls, TX.
     Mrs. Brawner was born December 9, 1917 in the Illinois Bend area to the late Dyke and Betty Pearl Hodges Williams. She attended schools in Illinois Bend and in Corinth. Fay married John G. Brawner on March 9, 1935 in Marietta, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church in Saint Jo.
     Funeral services for Mary Fay Brawner were held Wednesday, February 8, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Missionary Baptist Church in Saint Jo with Rev. Ricky Kerr officiating. Burial followed in Illinois Bend Cemetery in Montague County. Services are directed by McCoy Funeral Home of Saint Jo.
     Survivors include: two daughters, Rena Brunett, Bryan, TX and Mary Nell Mallon, Fort Worth, TX; two sons, Joe Brawner and Marion “Cotton” Brawner, both of Saint Jo, TX; one sister, Lola Webb of Eastland, TX; seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death are: her husband John G. Brawner on November 22, 1980; her parents; a sister, Geneva Neal; and one brother, Hugh Williams.
     Pallbearers included: B.J. and Justin Brawner, Cody Kneupper, Joseph Hennigan, Eddy Joe Reeves and Frank Tuggle.

Pablo Vega...
     Pablo Vega, age 87, of Nocona, TX passed away January 30, 2006 in Nocona, TX.
     Mr. Vega was born May 10, 1918 in San Pedro, Mexico to Luciano Vega and Anselma Sliva. He married Leonor Vega.
     Funeral services were held Thursday, February 2, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.at the Scott-Morris Chapel with Antonio Leyva officiating.
     Surviving relatives include: his children, Virginia Contreas, Bowie, TX, Rosa Vega, Mexico, Janie Hernandez, Nocona, TX, Ruperto, Del Rio, TX, Anselmo Vega, Del Rio, TX, Ray Vega, Del Rio, TX and Pablo Vega, Jr., Del Rio, TX; forty eight grandchildren; and fifty eight great grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his parents, Luciano Vega and Anselma Silva and his wife, Leonor Vega.

Bob Paul Hathorn...
     Bob Paul Hathorn, age 83 of Nocona, TX passed away February 4, 2006 in the Nocona General Hospital in Nocona, TX.
     Mr. Hathorn was born September 30, 1922 in Wichita Falls, TX to Bob Paul and Ethel Mae Robinson Hathorn. He married Judy Maynard on January 10, 2000.He was a decorated Marine and served in two wars serving in the South Pacific campaigns in World War II and in Korea. After the Marines he primarily worked as an Insurance Adjuster in the Southwestern United States, until he retired in 1976. He lived in Nocona for the past twenty-six years, much of that time in Nocona Hills.
     Cemetery services were held Sunday, February 5, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at the Shady Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Scott-Morris Funeral Home. A Memorial service will be held at a later date.
     Surviving relatives include: his wife, Judy Hathorn, Nocona, TX; two sons, Jim Bob Hathorn, Forestburg, TX and Marty Hathorn, Jacksboro, TX; one daughter, Annitta Urice, Granbury, TX; one step son, Monty Hathorn, Nocona, TX; five grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
     He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Ethel Hathorn; his first wife, Wilma Hathorn; one daughter, Bobbette Kimbell; and one grandson, Paul (Buzz) Hathorn.
     In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Shady Grove Cemetery c/o Raymond Hudson, 405 Montague Street, Nocona, TX 76255.

Ricky Bishop...
     Ricky Bishop, age 53 of Nocona, TX passed away February 5, 2006 in Wichita Falls, TX.
     Mr. Bishop was born September 27, 1952 in Electra, TX to Lonnie and Geraldine Rice Bishop. He married Wanda Trayler and worked as a limo driver for several years. He then worked for Donnie Fenglio at H20.
     Funeral services for Mr. Bishop were held Thursday, February 9, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. the First Baptist Church with Rev. Dave Woodbury officiating. Interment was at the Nocona Cemetery under the direction of Scott-Morris Funeral Home.
     Surviving relatives include: his wife, Wanda Bishop, Nocona, TX; one son, Kyle Bishop, Nocona, TX; mother & father in law, Paul & Betty Trayler, Forestburg, TX; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Geraldine Rice Bishop.
     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Nocona.

Paul Raymond Zahn...
     Paul Raymond Zahn, 75, of Houston, TX, an honorable and faithful man of high morals and principles, took his last breath on this earth and said hello to his Maker of February 2, 2006.
     Paul was born February 19, 1930 in Montague, TX to Lonnie Roy “Jack” and Alice Odessa Cagle Zahn. Paul served as Lance Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was employed by Armco Steel for 28 years and retired in 1985 as an Inspector in the Quality Control Department. Those who knew him will remember a dependable man of high integrity, a man who stood by his word. Paul was a loving husband and devoted father. He met the love of his life, Bessie Louise Eaker and they married on July 10, 1954. Paul found great joy and love in his five grandchildren who adored him.
     Funeral services were Sunday, February 5, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. in the Drawing Room of the White Family Funeral Home with Sunny Cole officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home.
     Burial followed at the Tage Cemetery.
     Paul is survived by: his wife of 51 years, Louise Zahn; three children, Sharon Hays and husband, Steven; Paul Zahn II of Pearland, TX; and Dudley DeWayne “Skip” Zahn and wife, Maureen of Houston, TX; five grandchildren, Alyssa Michele Hays, Christina Elizabeth Hays, Zachary Carl Zahn, Alexandra Leigh Hays and Nathan Jack Zahn; sister, Billie Zahn Rolls and husband, L.C. of Sunset, TX; half sister, Jean Huddleston O’Neal of Big Springs, TX; aunts, Faye Meyer of Bowie, TX; Pauline Johnson of Nocona, TX and Roxie “Sis” Zahn and her late husband, Bunk of Rockport, TX; and Johnnie Cagle White of Colleyville, TX; nieces, Sheila Sanders, Sherry Hall, Alisha Pounds; and one nephew, Kelly O’Neal; and numerous cousins.
     He is preceded in death by :his father, L.R. “Jack” Zahn; mother, Alice Odessa Cagle Zahn Huddleston; stepfather, Virgle Woodrow Huddleston; brother, Roy Wayne Zahn; grandparents, Carl and Nettie Zahn and John and Estle Cagle.
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