CROWLEY – Douglas E. Sargent, 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 19, 2012, after a sudden illness.
Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Crowley. Interment: Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth. Visitation: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home in Burleson.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sherry Kennedy, and parents, William and Edna Sargent.
Survivors: Wife, Dortha Sargent; daughters, Linda Scott and Debbie McPhee; brothers, Richard and Alan Sargent; grandchildren, Stacey Smith, Cathy Pohoreske, Douglas Caldwell, Brandon Scott, Jamie McPhee and Brian McPhee; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Douglas Ernest Sargent
May 19, 2012 By Offer Condolence
Dean Mardis Sponsler
May 11, 2012 By Offer Condolence
FORT WORTH – Dean Mardis Sponsler, 92, a retired chief master sergeant, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012.
Memorial service: 1:30 p.m. Monday in Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home Chapel.
Dean was born May 23, 1919 in Humeston, Iowa. He was the youngest of six children born to Jacob and Mary Sponsler. Jacob died when he was one year old. His mother married again but the man deserted the family. She had to take in laundry to help support and raise the children. He was the high school class valedictorian. Dean received an associate degree from the American Business Institute in Des Moines, Iowa.
He joined the Iowa National Guard in 1936 as part of the Calvary/Army Air Corps. He was drafted into the US Army in 1943 and was discharged in 1945 followed by joining the Air National Guard, and worked as an operations technician of the 124th Fighter Squadron in Des Moines, Iowa. The unit was activated in 1951 for the Korean War. Arabia, Japan and Germany were among his numerous assignments, highlighted by several years as NCOIC of Air Force Operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington DC. For his service there, he received the Joint Chiefs of Staff Commendation Medal. Dean was one of the first to receive the super enlisted ranks of Senior Master Sergeant (E8) and Chief Master Sargeant (E9). In 1974 he retired from the military with over 33 years of active service.
After his retirement he returned to his home town of Humeston, Iowa and eventually became postmaster and commander of the local American Legion Post. While living there he and Katy also jointly researched and wrote several books on family history.
In 1995 they moved to Fort Walton Beach, Florida and moved on to Burleson, Texas in 2007. both Dean and Katy enjoyed living in Heritage Place since that time.
Survivors: Dean is survived by his wife Katy, his wife of nearly 74 years. They were blessed with three children: Fred Sponsler, Roy Sponsler and Deana Langer, who provided their parents with seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. In the past few years he was a dedicated caregiver to Katy who had developed memory problems. He was a wonderful man who made his 92 years count. He will be forever missed by his entire family as well as his numerous friends.
William Franklin Johnson
May 10, 2012 By 2 Condolences
William “Billy” Johnson was surrounded by his loving
Wife, close family and friends when he went to be with
the Lord on May 8,2012.
Billy is survived by his loving wife of 35 years
Leslie Johnson, sister Carol Buck of
Colorado, brothers Sonny Johnson of Alabama and
Larry Johnson ofTexas.
A Memorial service will be held Friday May 11, 2012,
2:00 P.M. at the Fort Victory Church, 10425 FM 1902, Crowley, Texas.
Laura Laverne Garrett
May 6, 2012 By 12 Condolences
Laura Laverne Garrett, 69, passed away on Saturday May 5, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family.
Visitation: Tuesday 10:00 A.M. until Noon to be followed by a graveside service at Caddo Cemetery in Joshua.
Laura was born on April 18, 1943 in Fort Worth to Howard and Helen Watson. She worked side by side with her husband, Bob, building homes. Laura enjoyed shopping, cooking and Traveling. She particularly loved the beach. Laura was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister and will be dearly missed by those left to cherish her memory.
Survivors, husband, Bob; daughters, Laurie Corbin, Shari Weber and Kim Cross; sons, Billy Joe Corbin Jr., and Rob Garrett; sisters, Sharon Stone and husband, Jesse and Susan Neal; brothers, Michael Watson and wife, Jenny, Jeff Watson and best friend Jan Joslin, and Howard Watson and wife, Sydney; grandchildren, Lauren Stegman and husband, Tanner, Megan Corbin, Courtney Corbin, Justin Corbin, Lyndsey Taylor, Alisha Dean, Stacy Dean, Carly Nelson and Jennifer Cross. numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Faye Carol Wellborn
May 6, 2012 By 1 Condolence
Faye Carol Wellborn, 93, passed away on Saturday May 5, 2012.
A private graveside service will be held at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Lubbock.
Faye is preceded in death by 2 sisters, 2 brothers and her husband, Curtis Wellborn.
She is survived by her son, Harold Wellborn and wife, Molly of Lubbock; daughter, Judith Whitten and husband, Wiley of Burleson; 8 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Jo Ann Poynor
May 4, 2012 By 3 Condolences
BURLESON – Jo Ann Poynor, 81, passed away on Thursday May 3, 2012.
Funeral: 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at Bethesda Baptist Church in Burleson. A Luncheon will be held from 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. Tuesday prior to the service, at the church. Visitation: 6-8 P.M. Monday at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home in Burleson. Interment: Burleson Memorial Park.
Jo Ann worked many years for The National Weather Service, then went into business for herself. Once she retired she enjoyed traveling and various hobbies such quilting and provided many quilts to the John Peter Smith Hospital baby ward. Jo Ann was a devoted Christian, a loving mother grandmother and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Jo Ann is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James Poynor, brother, Claude Freeman and parents, Claude and Cordell Freeman.
Survivors: daughters, Kathryn DaVault and husband, Mike and Karen Lynne Fiscus and husband Jerry; grandchildren, Natalie Gregory and husband, Brian, Adam Fiscus and Fiance’, Leasa Mabe; step grandchildren, Shauna, Nathian, and Wesley DaVault; great grand children, Lindsey, Madelyn, Lillian and Presleigh Gregory, Connor Fiscus and Valon and Strader Mabe, and dear friend, Bill Hoskins.
Michael George Magriplis
April 24, 2012 By 18 Condolences
CROWLEY – Michael George Magriplis, 58, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012.
Funeral: 1 p.m. Friday at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home in Burleson. Burial: Rendon Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Community Hospice of North Texas or a charity of your choice.
Michael was born on October 30, 1953 in Spokane, Washington to George Emanuel Magriplis and Mancelle Yarbrough Magriplis. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard the Kitty Hawk. Michael was a huge motorcycle enthusiast. He also enjoyed being outdoors fishing, hunting and camping. Michael first and foremost loved his family and friends. He was a devoted husband, father and Papa and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Michael was preceded in death by his brother, George Magriplis; niece, Caitlin Butchcowski; and nephew, Damion White.
survivors: Wife, Ginger; daughters, Cari Cook and husband, Brad, and Dana Fleming; son, Jason Pettie and wife, Heather; mother, Mancelle Magriplis; father, George Magriplis; brother, David Magriplis and wife, Colleen; sisters, Teresa Castro and husband, Jess, Anita Magriplis and Marilyn Mullins; grandchildren, Lanie Jane and Gavin Michael Flemming and Kane Michael Cook; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
The service for Mr. Michael Magriplis will be webcast live beginning at 1:00 P.M. Friday and remain available for viewing for 30 days. The login is 4371 and the password is Michael. To view the service please click HERE. Please note, this service is only available for viewing on a Windows enabled PC using Internet Explorer.
Beverly June Craig
April 17, 2012 By 7 Condolences
BURLESON – Beverly June Craig, 78, left this life for eternal rest joining her husband, Albert B. Craig.
Graveside Service: 2:00 P.M. Friday at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Visitation: 1-3 P.M. Thursday at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home in Burleson
Beverly was born on June 24, 1933 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Kirby and Cleta Hames. She was loving known as the “Music Box Lady” and also as Grandma Craig and G.G. Bev. Beverly was a devoted mother and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of Heart of Texas Church in Kileen, and became the grandmother to all in the congregation. Beverly is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and a grandson.
Survivors; son, Bryan Craig; daughters, Diane Berkhimer and husband, Roy, Judy Baker, Kristy Hornbuckle and husband, Monty, Jan Kuehn and husband, Leroy and DeAnn Colwell; 12 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Margaret “Maggie” Jackson
April 5, 2012 By 4 Condolences
FORT WORTH – Margaret W. “Maggie” Jackson, 57, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012.
Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Abiding Faith Lutheran Church of Fort Worth. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home in Burleson.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.
Maggie was born on May 28, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska to Robert William Irwin and Doris Helen Blakely Irwin.
Maggie was preceded in death by her father, Robert Irwin.
Survivors: Husband of 39 years, Kenneth C Jackson; son, Kenny Jackson and wife, Shannon; daughter, Amanda Andres and husband, Robert; mother, Doris Irwin; brothers, Samuel and Dennis Irwin; grandchildren, Megan and Garrett Jackson and Shelby and Krista Andres; and several nieces and nephews.
