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WEST BLUFF DENTAL CARE For All Your Dental Needs Contact us today to get your Same Day Dentistry for Less! J23246 817-573-5431 (next to Tractor Supply) Obituaries 2B Hood County News www.hcnews.com Wednesday, March 1, 2017 James LaRue Allen Sr. James LaRue Allen born Sept. 17, 1926, passed away peacefully in Granbury Feb. 2, 2017, surrounded by his loved ones. Born and raised in Green Sea, South Carolina, he was the second son to James and Julia Allen.

James enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1947, served our coun- try for 26 years and retired as a Chief Master Sergeant. He was a 60-year, 33rd Degree Mason with Fort Worth Scottish Rite and Past Master of Bluff Dale Masonic Lodge. James was a dedicated Brother and served in many positions within the Lodge; he also received the Golden Trowel Award for his dedication. James was an amazing father and husband.

He was extremely active within his community and very involved in his chil- lives. He was a valued member of Acton United Meth- odist Church and rarely missed a Sunday service. James was often heard quoting his favorite bible verse, John 3:16. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Carmen Allen; son, James Allen daughters, Don- na McKinney, Astrid Robinett, Ingrid Morales, Julia Hopkins, Frances Wuest; 17 grandchil- dren and 12 great-grandchil- dren. He was loved by many and will be missed dearly.

mote it Rosetta Jane (Mathews) Stone Rosetta Jane (Mathews) Stone, of Granbury, entered this world July 17, 1942, and went to be with her precious Savior Feb. 22, 2017. Viewing: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednes- day, March 1, 2017, Wiley Fu- neral Home, Granbury. Funeral: 11 a.m.

Thursday, March 2, 2017. She will be laid to rest with her husband at the DFW National Cemetery in Dal- las at 2:30 p.m. Her name was recognizable but her personality, laughter, smile, gentle spirit and giv- ing heart is what she will be remembered by the most. Ro- setta (mom, granny, sister, aunt and friend) loved her family unconditionally and cherished her friends. She lived life to the fullest; enjoying her karaoke, traveling with her daughter, spending time at the Senior Citizen Center, particularly her Madhatters group, shopping and so much more.

Most impor- tantly, she loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She knew, without a shadow of a doubt, that this life was temporary and that internal life was what she was living for. She is now breathing free; dancing with the angels, singing her heart out and having the best celebration imaginable. On a personal all the things she accomplished in her lifetime, mom was proud of herself for having gone back to high school to receive her di- ploma in 1980 from Frostproof Junior-Senior High School, the same year her son, Bobby graduated. She held several jobs in her lifetime, retiring from Wal-Mart after faithfully serv- ing them for 20 years.

During her high school years she was a cheerleader and baton twirler, passing the tradition down to her daughter and nieces, teach- ing them as well. She enjoyed cake decorating, sewing, crocheting, and just about any craft imaginable. She could not wait to share a story and loved having people around her. She was the bell of the ball, the lyrics in a song, and the laughter at all our gatherings she was all that and more. Rosetta was preceded in death by her husband, James L.

Stone; son, Dale Stone; and mothers, Ida Bryant (bio), Bridget Buford (aunt who raised her); and her fathers, Riley W. Mathews (bio) and Jim Buford (uncle who raised her). Other family members that preceded her include her sisters, Donna Ellis, Joan Saunders, twins Rita and Freda Mathews and broth- er, Rodney Mathews. Rosetta is survived by her son, James Stone (wife, Barbara) of Cleburne, daughter, Barbara Jane Ward (husband Gary) of Arlington and daughter-in-law, Lisa Stone of Granbury. Surviv- ing grandchildren include Lance Stone, Chuck Scott, Michael Stone, Amanda Stone, Shirlene Stone, Justin Stone (wife Caty), Lindsey Stone, Sara Stone, Lind- sey Garner (husband, Johny), and Lauren Ward-Reed (hus- band Dillon), great-grand- children, Mackenzie, Macie, Mallarie, Bailey, Kaydi, Jaxson, Calleigh, Markanda, Adalynn, Noa, Kaia, Kaelie, Noah, Na- than, and Ryan.

She is further survived by her brother, Riley D. Mathews (wife, Gloria) of Alton, Illinois; sisters, Sharon Cox (husband, Jerry) of Alton, Ilinois, and Geraldine Trimm of Brighton, Illinois; those who called her sister, Tonya Brock- well and Glenda Romine, sister- in-law, Viola Jones and brother- in-law, Gerald Stone; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Honorable mention: those that always stepped in and helped to take care of Rosetta were An- gie Scoggins (niece), Mike Jones (nephew) and neighbors, Shir- ley, Anita, and Tina. The list of those who loved Rosetta (mom) can go on and on because she was just that type of person; people loved and adored her, and would do any- thing for her. The love we have for our sweet mother, granny, sister, and friend is immeasur- able and of course all of our hearts are breaking.

Now, sweet mother, go rest high on that mountain, embrace those that have gone on before you, and be in that receiving line when God calls us home. We all love you dearly. Arrangements made by Wiley Funeral Home, Granbury. Jeremy Earl Sadler Jeremy Earl Sadler, age 14, died in Granbury on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, after a long battle with Duchenne Muscular Dys- trophy.

Jeremy was born Nov. 22, 2002, in Fort Worth. He lived in Granbury most of his life. He was last attending Granbury Middle School, where he was an honor roll student. Survivors include his moth- er and best friend, Stephanie Scifres; sister, Emma Retana; grandmother, Kathy Shields, all of Granbury; aunt, Susan Sci- fres and cousin, Tyler Scifres of New Orleans, Louisiana; and his great-grandmother, Margaret Scifres of Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

No formal ceremony will be scheduled: however, donations of remembrance to the Mus- cular Dystrophy Association would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements made by Wiley Funeral Home, Granbury. Doylene Helm Doylene Helm, 91, of Cross Plains and a former longtime Acton resident, passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. Service: 1 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, Acton Baptist Church. Interment: Acton Cemetery. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb.

26, at Wiley Funeral Home. Memorials: Senior Citizens Cen- ter of Cross Plains. Doylene was born Oct. 18, 1925, in Wingate to Joe and Mary Bryant Brannon. She mar- ried Fred W.

Helm in 1944 in Wingate. She was a current member of First Baptist Church in Cross Plains. Doylene loved music, being with her family, cooking for her family and sew- ing. She was a longtime member of Acton Baptist Church where she taught the beginners Sun- day school class for many years. Doylene was preceded in death by her parents; her hus- band of 62 years on Aug.

21, 2007; a son, Fred Wayne Helm in 1966; and her brothers and sisters. Survivors: Daughters, Quada Bien (husband, Sammy) of Cross Plains and Mary Ann Dyer of Weatherford; grandchildren, Karri Shepard (husband, Jack) of Cross Plains, Jason Bien (wife, Stephanie) of Cross Plains, Sean Dyer of Weatherford and Bran- don Dyer and wife, Amanda of Weatherford; great-grand- children, Jackilann Shepard, Madilynn Shepard, Abbigale Shepard, Jacy Bien, Sara Bien, McKynlee Moore and Dylann Dyer; sister-in-law, Winnie Hat- ley of San Angelo; special niece (like a sister), Verla Smith of Blackwell; and many nieces and nephews. Robert H. (Bob) Owens Robert H. (Bob) Owens of Granbury went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, Feb.

24, 2017, after a valiant fight with end-stage Melanoma cancer. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at the Wiley Funeral Home Chapel, Granbury. A private inurnment of ashes will be held at a later date at the Moffat Cemetery in Moffat, Texas. Bob was born Dec.

16, 1937, to Oran and Bessie Owens in Moffat. He attended Belton High School, Temple Junior College and the University of Texas at Austin. He was a Certified Pub- lic Accountant. He worked in state government for over 30 years for the State Comptrol- Office in Dallas and Aus- tin, for the Secretary of Office in Austin and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in Huntsville and Austin, and he retired in 1993. His favorite time of all was working for Bob Bullock at the Office.

He was a past master of the Lometa Masonic Lodge, a mem- ber of the Granbury Lodge, the Acton Baptist Church and the Sunday School Class. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army and the Texas Nation- al Guard for over nine years. Bob loved the Lord, his fam- ily, friends, the United States of America, the State of Texas, the Texas Longhorns and the Dallas Cowboys. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Susan Irick Owens; sons, Robert S.

Owens and Keith R. Owens. The bright stars in his life were his three grand- children, Oran, Joshua and Emily Owens. He had a special bond with his brothers and their wives, Don and Judy Ow- ens, Kenneth and Patty Owens, and his brother-in-law, Chuck Irick and his wife Barbara. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arrangements made by Wiley Funeral Home. Raymond G. Hood Jr. Raymond G. Hood Jr.

of Granbury, 79, a loving husband, wonderful father and passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, in Glen Rose. Service: 10 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017, Wiley Funeral Home Chapel, Granbury. Graveside: 1:15 p.m.

Friday, Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thurs- day, March 2, 2017, Wiley Fu- neral Home. Ray was born Oct. 26, 1937, in St.

Louis, Missouri, to the late Raymond and Kathryn (Shomate) Hood. Ray considered himself a Texan and a die-hard Dallas Cowboy fan. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 17 and proud- ly served his country for over 24 years, rising to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer (CWO2). He retired in 1979 as a Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPO).

He later worked for Braniff and Aerospatiale Heli- copter Corp. Survivors: Wife of 60 years, Peggy Hood; sons, William L. Hood and Thomas J. Hood (wife, Hugette); daughters, Elizabeth H. Clough (husband, Terry), and Susan H.

Powers; sisters, Georgianna Van Isghem and Toni Byrd; nine grandchildren; five great-grand- daughters; eight half-brothers and sisters; and numerous niec- es and nephews. Arrangements made by Wiley Funeral Home. The deadline for obituaries is noon Monday for the Wednesday pa- per, and noon Thursday for the Saturday paper. Obituaries can be emailed to If the deceased lived in Hood County, a standard obituary, under 200 words, is free in the Hood County News. A fee is applied for expanded or additional information.

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