Obituaries

Aug. 12, 1917 Nov. 25, 2007
Daniel Basil Banks Sr., 90, of Huntsville died Sunday. Mr. Banks was born in Coffee County, Tenn., on Aug. 12, 1917. He was active in the real estate business in the 1950s and 1960s as a partner in Banks & Fann Realty Co. After retiring, he enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada in his RV. Mr. Banks was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Sertoma Club, Elks Club, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.E. and Grace Banks; two brothers, Carl and Cliff; and two sisters, Velda Lyle and Minnie Morrow. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Mildred T. Banks; son, Daniel B. Banks Jr. and wife Jennifer; granddaughter, Page Ann Banks; and many in-laws, nieces, and nephews. Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Berryhill Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. in Maple Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Coy Hallmark officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice.

Sympathy is extended to Mildred (wife of Basil), Danny (son) and Jennifer (daughter-in-law) - we love you.

Basil Banks passed away last night at Huntsville Hospital. The funeral will be at Berryhill Funeral Home (just south of Spry Funeral Home) on Memorial Parkway in Huntsville. Visitation - Wednesday (Nov 28) from noon until 2 p.m.
Graveside service at Maple Hill Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Arrangements are pending but will probably be visitation just before funeral on Wednesday.

Be in prayer for Mildred - she is in the hospital with pneumonia. Danny and Jennifer have been so very faithful to tend to Basil and Mildred for quite some time now.

Mildred is the cousin of "Buddy" William Burkett. Her Mother was Ovie Burkett Majors (sister of Buddy's Dad - J.B. Gentry Burkett). Mildred is a Great Great Great Granddaughter of Henry Burkett Sr.

From left to right - Burkett Edison Massey, his Grandson "Burke" Burkett Massey and, Son Bob Massey (Burkett Edison Massey's Son)

Burkett Edison Massey
February 13, 1920 - November 14, 2007

Burkett Edison Massey, age 87, of Waco passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at the Temple VA Hospital. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 17, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with Chaplain Curtis Holland and Mitch Parrish officiating. Burial will follow at Stanford Chapel Cemetery.
Burkett was born February 13, 1920 in Mullin, TX to A. T. And Stella Mae Massey.
Burkett loved God and his country; he retired from the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer and a Decorated War Veteran of two wars. He helped defend his country in WWII aboard ship. He answered the call of duty again in Vietnam aboard a River Patrol Boat. He received many decorations and citations during a quarter century of service for God and his country in the U.S. Navy.
In 1939 he married the love of his life, Mildred Hulsey. Even his final few days with us his face would light up when she would enter his hospital room. They have been married 68 years.
He loved his family; taking his grandsons, Bill, Gregg, Jeff, Bobby and Burke hunting and fishing, and teaching them other skills and sharing life’s lessons with them. He always made time to enjoy his granddaughter, Cristy and spend special time with her. He cherished his six great grandchildren, Ross, Arden, Trey, Christopher, Cade and Lauren, spending time with them and showing them special attention. His life was all about family.
He was preceded in death by grandson, Jeffery Michael Wetterman; his brother, Joe Massey; his sister, Mae Kardash and his parents. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Massey; his daughter, Della Wetterman and husband, Bill, Sr. And their children, Bill, Jr. And wife, Lex of McKinney; Gregg Wetterman and wife, Jennie of Waco; his son, Bobby G. Massey and wife, Vicki, and children, Bobby Massey, Jr., and wife, Becky, Burkett Massey, Cristy Massey Prud’homme of Shreveport, LA. He is also survived by his great grandchildren, Ross, Arden, Trey and Christopher Wetterman; Cade Massey and Lauren Prud’homme.
Pallbearers are Bill Wetterman, Jr., Gregg Wetterman, Ross Wetterman, Bobby Massey, Bobby Massey, Jr., Burke Massey, Trey Wetterman and Christopher Wetterman.
Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Memorial Guestbook” at WWW.wilkirsonhatchbailey.Com.

Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey

John Ramsey Tissaw, 85, of Kingman died Friday, May 18, 2007, in Kingman, Arizona.

John, known by family and friends as Jack, was a great grandson of Jacob Lorenza Burkett and his second wife, Mary Matilda Reed. He was survived by three sons, Richard, Anthony, Bradford and one daughter Jackie.

Austin Wayne Cooper Born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on 05/07/1942 Departed on 06/02/2007 and resided in Albuquerque, NM

COOPER ? Austin Wayne Cooper, 65, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2007 in Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his parents, George B. Cooper and Callie Ree Cooper. He is survived by one brother, Thomas Cooper and family from McKinney, Texas; and one sister, Anne (Cooper) York and family in Nashville, Tennessee. Austin was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on May 7, 1942. He lived there until his family moved to Altus, Oklahoma in 1949 and then to Moses Lake, Washington in 1952. He attended public schools and graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1960. After attending Washington State University for two years, Austin enlisted in the United States Navy, serving from August of 1962 through September of 1964. After his discharge, he returned to school at Central Washington State University. Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1968, he served as Head Resident of the Men?s Residents Halls and as Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Men. He then held a similar position at the University of Houston before becoming the Religious Activities Coordinator at the University of Houston. In 1975, Austin moved to Los Angeles where he served for several years with the U.S. Immigration Service. In 1993, he moved back to Albuquerque in order to care for his aging parents. While in Albuquerque he worked on a seasonal basis with the Internal Revenue Service. He was best known in his neighborhood community through his service as a precinct judge at elections. He was an active member of the University Church of Christ in Albuquerque. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 6, 2007, 2:00 p.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Albuquerque Christian Children?s Home, 5700 Winter Haven Drive NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120.
Funeral Home
French Mortuary - University Blvd. Chapel

No Staff Memorial Service

Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007
2:00 p.m.

Kenith (Ken) Michael Fleming - Memorial services for Kenith Michael Fleming, 39, of Athens are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of the Cooper Funeral Home with Steve Handley officiating. He passed away Saturday, April 21, 2007, at the Trammell Ranch in Anderson County doing what he liked best -- playing with his children and riding his dirt bike.

Ken was born on October 6, 1967, in San Antonio, TX. He attended schools in Livingston and Athens. He was employed as a parts representative with EasTex AutoPlex in Athens and was previously employed with Auto Zone and O'Reilley's for several years.

Survivors include his soul-mate, Paula Trammell of Athens; children, Kelsie Fleming of Austin, Kye Fleming of Tyler; Kristopher Fleming of Athens, Victoria Abrantes of Athens; parents, Kay and Sharon (Burkett) Fleming of Athens; sister, Shauna Kelley of Athens; nephew, Colby Kelley of Athens; niece, Erika Kelley of Eustace; numerous cousins, friends and acquaintances.

Honorary pallbearers include Martin Stockard, John Boles, Kenney Keys, Mark Ashley, Burkett Curtis and Robert Frisbee

His motto in life was "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body; but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming -- WOW -- What a Ride!" Rest in Peace, Ken 1967-2007

The family will receive condolences at the Cooper Funeral Home before the services on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, from 1 to 2 p.m.

Callie Ree Cooper Born in Goldthwaite, Texas on 08/10/1913 Departed on 02/04/2007 and resided in Albuquerque, NM

COOPER - Callie Ree Cooper, 93, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2004 in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband, George B. Cooper; her parents William and Anna Jackson of Lubbock, Texas; and four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her children, Austin Cooper of Albuquerque; Thomas Cooper and family of McKinney, Texas; and Anne (Cooper) York and family of Nashville, Tennessee. Callie Ree was born in Goldthwaite, Texas on August 10, 1913. She lived there until her family moved to Lubbock in 1923. She attended public schools and Texas Tech University, graduating from Texas Tech in 1937. She met her husband, George, while she was a student at Texas Tech. They were married in Clovis, New Mexico in 1938. After completing a year of teaching at Texline High School in Texline, Texas, she joined George in Carlsbad where he worked for the Bureau of Reclamation. In 1949, George was transferred to Altus, Oklahoma, and in 1952 he was transferred to Moses Lake, Washington. In Moses Lake, Callie Ree resumed her teaching career, first as a substitute teacher for three years and then full-time as a fourth grade teacher for 19 years before retiring in 1974. Her husband, George, also retired and they moved to Albuquerque. In her teaching career at Moses Lake, Callie Ree received the Standard General Certificate from the state of Washington, certifying her ability to teach any subject at any grade level ? kindergarten through junior college. She was considered an expert by her colleagues in the field of social studies and was selected to be on a committee to revise the social studies curriculum for the state of Washington. She retired before the committee completed the revisions. Callie Ree was raised in the Church of Christ. Her family was active in Goldthwaite and at the Broadway Church of Christ in Lubbock. She and her husband were active in churches in Carlsbad, New Mexico; Altus, Oklahoma; Moses Lake, Washington, and at the University Church of Christ in Albuquerque. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Thursday, February 8, 2007, 2:00 p.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Albuquerque Christian Children?s Home, 5700 Winter Haven Drive NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120.
Funeral Home
French Mortuary - University Blvd. Chapel

Cemetery
Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum
Thursday, Feb 08, 2007
2:00 p.m.
Services
Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel <
Thursday, Feb 08, 2007
2:00 p.m.

Aline E. Wadlington - Jonesboro Sun, The - (Feb/2/2007)

Aline E. Wadlington

TRUMANN -- Mrs. Aline E. Wadlington, 88, of Trumann died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in Moberly, Mo., she had lived in Trumann for the past 40 years and was formerly of Indiana. She was a homemaker, and everyone will remember our mother as a sweet, kind and nice person, but to her children and family, she is our greatest treasure in life.

She shared her love between her children, asking only that her children love one another, as she loved us all. She shared her gentle love with her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren for she loved each and every one of them. Our mother was so caring and loving, and her love for her family, is one of the greatest gifts she gave to each and every one.

We all have our happy memories of our mother, but nothing can replace the greatest treasure we have lost. As you watch over us from Heaven, Mother, know that we will always love you, remember that our love will never end, and you will live forever in our hearts.

Mrs. Wadlington was a member of the Senior Citizen Group and member of Calvary Baptist Church in Trumann.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Francis Earl Yeakey; second husband, Lloyd Wadlington; daughter, Helen Louise Yeakey; two daughters-in-law, Susie Yeakey and Judy Yeakey; four sisters and three brothers.

She is survived by a four daughters, Barbara Yeakey of Portage, Ind., Mary Miller Owen, Priscilla Ann Horton and husband Robert and Linda Coleman and Jack all of Trumann; five sons, Donald Yeakey and wife Karen of Michigan City, Ind., Junior Yeakey of Trumann, Charles Yeakey of San Pierre, Ind., Ernest Yeakey and wife Marie of Santa Marie, Calif., and Frankie Yeakey of Trumann; 24 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with the Rev. Ricky Dobbins officiating. Burial will be Tuesday at Springfield Cemetery in Springville, Ind.

Visitation will be this evening from 5-7 at Thompson Funeral Home.

An online register can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

Copyright 2007 Jonesboro Sun

Jr. Stephens of Woodbury, Tn. passed away last night. He recently had surgery for a brain tumor and blood clots developed afterwards. Jr. will be terribly missed especially at reunion time at Sugar Tree Knob. He and Dot always worked so hard to get everything ready at the church and looked forward to seeing everyone each year in October.
Visitation will be at the Woodbury Funeral Home Tues from 3 - 9 p.m. and the funeral will be at the same place on Wed at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Sugar Tree Knob Cemetery. Information received from Buddy and Jo Anna Burkett, March 26, 2007.

COOPER ? George B. Cooper, 98, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2006. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Cooper; mother, Maude H. Cooper; older brother, Frank Cooper; and older sister, Floy Cooper Haralson. He is survived by his wife, Callie Ree; son, Austin, both of Albuquerque; son, Tom and family of McKinney, TX and daughter, Anne and family of Nashville, TN. George was born June 16, 1908 in Roswell, where he lived his early years. As a teenager, the family moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico. He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1927. After several years in private business, he joined the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in Carlsbad in 1936. In 1938, he met, wooed, and married Callie Ree Jackson of Lubbock, TX. In 1949 he was transferred to a Bureau of Reclamation project in Altus, OK. In 1952 he transferred to the Columbia Basin Irrigation Project of the USBR in Moses Lake, WA where he served for 22 years, completing a career of 36 years in the USBR. When the Farmer?s Association took over that portion of the Columbia Basin project, they asked George to work for them, performing much the same duties. In 1974, George retired from the irrigation project and his wife retired from public school teaching in Moses Lake, and they moved to Albuquerque to be with relatives. George was born and raised in the Christian Church, and joined his wife in the Church of Christ in 1946 in Carlsbad. He was very active in congregations in Carlsbad; Altus, OK; Moses Lake, WA; and the University Church of Christ in Albuquerque. In Moses Lake, he served as a Deacon and later as an Elder. In the University congregation in Albuquerque, he served for several years as a hospital minister. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held Thursday, December 7, 2006, 2:00 p.m., at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Albuquerque Christian Children?s Home, 5700 Winter Haven Dr. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120.
Funeral Home
French Mortuary - University Blvd. Chapel

Memorial Service
Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum Chapel
Thursday, Dec 07, 2006
2:00 pm

Stella Mae Massey Kardash died in Mesquite, Texas on August 2, 2005. She was born on December 1, 1923 the daughter of Stella Mae Burkett Massey and Arthur T. Massey; the granddaughter of Joseph Lafayette Burkett. Funeral Services will be held in Mesquite, Texas; 9 AM Friday, August 5, 2005 at the Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home; 1111 Military Parkway; Mesquite, Texas 75149; (972) 285-5489. Interment to follow at DFW National Cemetery. Information received from Sharon Fleming and M.O. Webb; August 4th, 2005.

Betty Burkett Flatt - Wilson World, The - (Jun/11/2004) (Lebanon, Wilson Co., TN)

Obituaries Updated: 6/10/04 9:58:27 AM

Betty Burkett Flatt
Lebanon, Wilson Co., Tennessee - Funeral services have been scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday at the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home for Mrs. Flatt, 70.
A native of Wilson County, Mrs. Flatt died June 9, 2004 at the Cedars Health Care facility. She was a Baptist in belief and worked as a licensed practical nurse and at Robertshaw Lux Time.
The family will receive friends Friday between the hours of 10 a.m. 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Danny Sellars with burial at the Wilson County Memorial Park.
Survivors include: husband Dillard Flatt and brother Kenneth (Alice) Burkett -- all of Lebanon. She was preceded in death by her parents Wauford and Callie Kirby Burkett and brothers Gary and Ronald Burkett.
Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial services for Jerry Gayle Curtis were held at 11 AM Saturday in Trinity Fellowship Church with Rev. Wayne Kniffen officiating. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Rix Funeral Directors. Mr. Curtis died Wednesday.

He was born December 14, 1947 in Mullin, Texas to Alton F. and Juanelle Burkett Curtis. He attended schools in Goliad and graduated from Goliad High School and Southwest Texas University in San Marcos. He served in the Army during the Vietnam era. He moved to Hereford in 1981 and married Donna Schroeder June 16, 1982, in Hereford.

Mr. Curtis was owner/manager of Beef Tech Cattle Feeders. He was a team roper, steer roper, and big game hunter. He was one of 100 shootists in the United States.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife; one brother, Alton Burkett Curtis of Goliad; two sisters, Lori Curtis of San Antonio and Claye Curtis of Houston.

Memorials may be made to the NRA Whittington Center; P.O. Box 700; Raton, New Mexico 87740 or to a favorite charity.

Juanelle 'Nell' Burkett Curtis passed away February 11, 2003 in Hereford, Texas, A resident of Goliad, Texas, she passed away while visiting a son, Jerry, in Hereford. Nell was a strong supporter of the Burkett family. She is survived by sons Jerry and Alton 'Burkett' Curtis, and daughters Claye and Lorrie. Graveside services were conducted February 14, 2003 at Oakview Cemetery in Mullin, Texas. (Juanelle was a 2nd great granddaughter of Henry and Polly Epley Burkett, through Jacob Burkett) From M. O. Webb; February 20, 2003.

Laura Belle Burkett Durham, aged 95 (a 2nd great granddaughter of Henry and Polly Epley Burkett, through John Burkett)
McMinnvile (TN) resident and Warren County native Laura Belle Durham died January 29, 2003 at NHC Healthcare after an extended illness.
A homemaker and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late T.L. and Minnesota Elrod Burkett, and was preceeded in death by her husband, Jesse Murry Durham in 1957, son Jesse Mack Durham and daughter Mary Joyce Durham.
She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Harold L. and Frances Durham of Nashville, Aaron L. and Kay Durham of McMinnville and Anthony D. and Danette Durham of Knoxville; grandchildren Laura Duncan of Nashville, Brad Durham of McMinnville, Jennifer Lee Durham of Pasadena, Cal., Julie Anne Durham of Boulder, CO, David Durham of Knoxville and Amy Riley of Dallas, TX; step granddaughter Kami Smith of McMinnville; one great grandchild; and six step-great-grandchildren.
Services were held at High's Chapel with Eben Gilbert and Paul Roberts officiating. Burial was at Mt. View Cemetery.