IN MEMORY OF Elaine McCoy Martin     August 31, 1950 - November 12, 2019 TXGenWeb Coordinator & Former ASC TXGenWeb Longtime TXGenWeb Coordinator Elaine McCoy Martin ends her watch on November 12th, 2019.   Elaine devoted countless hours to the TXGenWeb Project and was highly appreciated and loved by many of us in the TXGenWeb community.  Her devotion to this organization will be sorely missed.  Below is a summary of Elaine’s undertakings with the TXGenWeb. ·        Joined the TXGenWeb in April 1999 as the Co-CC for Gregg County. ·        The Family Group Sheet (FSG) Project began in Texas during 2003.  Elaine co-managed the project with Gina Hefferman and remained with the project for 5 years.  ·        On July 14th, 2004, Elaine was selected as Bettie Wood’s Assistant State Coordinator. ·        In 2005 Elaine created and donated the Postcard Collection to TXGenWeb. ·        On October 21st, 2006, State Coordinator elect Shirley Cullum announces that Elaine Martin will continue to serve as assistant state Coordinator.  Over the next six years, Elaine was Shirley’s go to person to get things done with TXGenWeb especially as webpages were moving to new servers. ·        In June of 2012, only because of her declining health, Elaine turns over her Assistant State Coordinator duties to Christina Palmer but continues to work with the staff as a Special Consultant. Elaine ultimately resigned from TXGenWeb on October 29th, 2019 and passed away soon after on November 12, 2019.  One of her good friends, Sheila Pool said this of Elaine, “As far as I know...there are no pictures.  She told me once that she had not had her picture taken for years.”  The picture post here is of a Younger Elaine and her father which was found on her Facebook page. Elaine was born August 31, 1950 in Bowie County.   She died November 12, 2019 at her home in Gladewater, Gregg County, Texas.  She had two sons, Chris & Jason.  Chris & Jennifer lived in Gladewater where Elaine made her home with them.  Jason & Debbie lived in Texarkana.  Elaine always told Shelia that she wanted no funeral service, “no hullaballoo” and planned on a quiet family only cremation.  It would seem that her wishes were granted as her family celebrated her life with a simple memorial service at the Bryan’s Mill cemetery in Cass county.

IN MEMORY OF Shirley Ann Cullum     September 24, 1946 - August 8, 2019 TXGenWeb State Coordinator Shirley Ann Cullum, 72,of Italy, TX, passed away on August 8,2019. She was born on September 24, 1946 in Dallas, Texas and married Gene W. Cullum on October 1,1960. Shirley worked in retail for many years, was a licensed cosmetologist and a substitute teacher for the Quinlan and Italy school districts. At age 60,she graduated with a Bachelor of General Studies from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Tx.    She was a huge Elvis fan and had a great passion for fishing, family and genealogy. She started with the TXGenWeb Project as a surfer in 1999, took over a county in 2002, and became Assistant State Coordinator. She served as the Texas State Coordinator since 2006.    Shirley was preceded in death by her parents- Guy Clifford and Frances Wanell Webb, her husband of 39 years-Gene , 2 brothers-LeRoy Webb and Guy Webb and her granddaughter- Stephanie Pitt .  She is survived by her sister- Donna Irish, and her brother -Bobby Webb, and six children: Daughters-Holly Spraberry and husband James, Valerie Pitt and husband David, Alicia Littlejohn and husband Johnny. Sons- Thomas Cullum and wife Cheryl Donald Cullum and wife, Mary and Wesley Collins and wife Carolann. 20 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.    ~ She Was Our Favorite Hello and Our Hardest Goodbye ~

IN MEMORY OF Holli Jean Kees     September 21, 1957 - November 5, 2019 Former TXGenWeb Co-CC for Henderson Co. and CC for Rockwall and Eastland counties Holli Jean Boone Kees was born September 21, 1957 in Dallas, Texas to Paul Hollis Boone and Johnnie Jean Boone.  She grew up in Dallas, Texas.  Holli was married to Travis Kees on March 25, 1977. They have resided in Eustace, Texas for the past 30 years.  Holli passed on November 5, 2019. Holli is preceded in death by her mother, father and son Shaun and survived by her husband Travis, sister Kristi Boone Willard, brother John Paul Boone and his wife Ann, her two sons Travis Kees ll and Aaron Kees, grandson Travis Kees lll, and her many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Holli loved to gather with her family and friends playing Rummy and video games.  As an employee of the U.S. Postal Service, Holli enjoyed passing the day meeting everyone along her route.  She spent much time in the past few years serving her community through North 19 Fire Department, where many lifelong friends were made.  Holli was very passionate about genealogy, family ties and where her roots began. A memorial service will be held from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM on November 10, 2019 at Rock Hill Baptist Church, 20022 Texas 31, Brownsboro, TX, USA

IN MEMORY OF Christine "Chris" Skelly     November 14, 1948 - August 30, 2017 Former TXGenWeb CC for Franklin County Christine Ann Dennis Skelly, age 68, of Saltillo, passed away in the late morning hours of Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Kindred Central Hospital in Dallas, with her beloved family by her side. Christine was born on November 14, 1948 in Westbrook, Minnesota to Aubrey Morris and Ardys Naomi Nelsen Dennis, she survives. On May 14, 1973, Christine married the love of her life and best friend, James Richard Skelly, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. After 44 years of marriage, and a lifetime of memories, he survives. Christine was an active genealogist. She was a member of the Franklin County Genealogical Society and the Hopkins County Genealogical Society and she served as the historian for the Old Saltillo Cemetery Association Board of Directors. Christine was excellent with genealogy and history – she remembered more in her head than she ever wrote down. She was a homemaker who took pride in tending to the needs of her husband and daughter. Christine is also survived by one daughter, Mega Elizabeth Skelly, and husband Jeremy Hoefner, of Saltillo; one brother, Nelsen E. Dennis, and wife Kathleen, of Saltillo; by three nieces and two nephews; and by a host of other relatives and very special friends. Christine was also preceded in death by one sister Rebecca Templeton. A visitation will be held at a later date. She will be laid to rest at the Old Saltillo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Old Saltillo Cemetery Association. PO Box 123 Saltillo, TX 75478

IN MEMORY OF Billie Jo Nichols Bennett     December 16, 1935 - October 11, 2016 Former TXGenWeb CC for Bee, Nolan, Garza, Houston, Kerr, and Throckmorton Counties Mrs. Billie Jo Nichols Bennett, age 80, of Latexo passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the Houston Hospice. Billie Jo was born December 16, 1935 in Houston County to parents, Oscar Bryan Nichols and Gertrue Johnson Nichols. She was a member of the DRT and DAR, webmaster for Texas TSA and worked for the Welfare Department. Billie Jo was a master genealogist for multiple counties and retired as an Income Tax Preparer. She served as mayor of Latexo from 1988 to 1998 and was also a member of the Latexo Baptist Church. Mrs. Bennett is survived by husband of 61 years, Donald Lee Bennett of Latexo; son, Michael Bennett and wife, Anita of Pearland; daughter, Charlotte Bennett Leitschuh and husband, Troy of Ft. Worth; grandchildren, Chris Bennett of League City, Brittany Bennett of Cypress, Ashley Bennett Leitschuh of Ft. Worth, Brooke Wilson Leitschuh and Lauren Nicole Leitschuh of Ft. Worth; sister, Sue Nichols Hawhee of Crockett; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Gertrue Nichols. Funeral services for Mrs. Billie Jo Nichols Bennett will be held Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with Dr. Bill Jones and Mr. Eugene Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in the Latexo Cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m.

IN MEMORY OF Jo Ann Clark Fox     February 8, 1942 - September 12, 2016 Former TXGenWeb CC for Andrews, Dawson and Gaines Counties Jo Ann Clark Fox took the hand of her Lord and Saviour and followed him into Eternal Life September 12, 2016. She was born the daughter of Jack Connor Clark and Winona Adeline Brannan. She married Steven Haley Fox December 31, 1973, in Clovis, NM; he preceded her in death June 9, 2002. She was a 1960 graduate of Seagraves High School. She previously lived in Ogden, Utah, Albuquerque, NM, and Odessa, TX. She received her Master's Degree in art from the University of New Mexico; her art was displayed in several exhibits in New Mexico and Arizona specializing in Southwestern Art, pottery, ceramics and jewelry. She taught school in Albuquerque ISD. She was co-owner of Albuquerque ROS Bulletin Board Computer online service. She volunteered with social work on aging and was President, Utah Chapter Alzheimer’s Disease 1980-1983. She was a member of the LDS church. Genealogy was her favorite hobby and she was a volunteer for the USGenWeb serving as New Mexico State Coordinator as well as TxGenWeb coordinator for Gaines, Andrews, and Dawson counties. Preceded in death by her parents, brother David L. Fox and step-father Lawrence Fox. Survivors include her sons Buddy Hobbs and Joel Hobbs both of St. Louis, MO; Rocky Hobbs of Fort Worth and Ron Hobbs of Canada; two sisters, Linda Fox Hughes of Euless and Shyrlee Fox of Denton; six grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Private family burial will be held in Wieland Cemetery at a later date.

IN MEMORY OF Barbara Jeanne Roach Knox   August 27, 1923 - January 2, 2016 Former TXGenWeb CC for Navarro and Tarrant Counties Barbara Knox died peacefully on January 2, 2016 at the age of 92. She had been the County Coordinator of Ellis County TXGenWeb since the conception of TXGenWeb in September 1996. She was also Co-Coordinator of Navarro County TXGenWeb, also since the beginning, and Co-Coordinator of Tarrant County TXGenWeb since October 1998. Obituary Barbara (Roach) Knox, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2016. She was born in Dallas on August 27, 1923, the only child of Vernon R. and Hattie (Joplin) Roach. She grew up in Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas. She played Bell Lyre in the Rusk High School Marching Band, and was on the debate honors team which won State meets several times. Barbara met her husband, Dr. Warren G Knox, while they lived in Galveston. He attended medical school there and she worked for a plastic surgeon. They married in 1950 and came to Fort Worth, where they made their home and raised their two children. She was a talented pianist and played piano for the glee club and Polytechnic Baptist Church. She volunteered for the American Cancer Society for many years. She enjoyed singing in the church choir and with the Medi Larks, a choral group comprised of doctor's wives. One of Barbara's greatest passions was genealogy. She was a Charter Member of Fort Worth Genealogical Society, which formed in 1957. She served many years on the board of directors in various capacities, including 17 years as editor of the society's quarterly journal, and was co-compiler of two genealogy/history reference books published by the society: Old Northwest Texas - Historical - Statistical - Biographical - Navarro County, 1846-1860; and Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; published in 1980 and 2001, respectively. She was presented with Honorary Life Membership in 1998, the Society's highest honor. Not only remaining a member until her death, she was the longest serving Charter Member. In addition to what she published though the genealogical society, she authored three books about her own family: Amos Persons; Robert Hodge, etal; and Robert Hodge Sr., of Livingston County, Kentucky. She was simply following in her mother's footsteps who had also written several genealogy books. Barbara was predeceased by both of her parents and her husband. Her survivors include two daughters: Kathryn Jones (husband Elliotte) and Debra Halden (husband Ric); two granddaughters, Jennifer Kelley (husband Adam) and Sarah Alexander (husband Casey); and one great-grandson, Sean Alexander. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her family and friends. Memorial service to be held on Friday, January 8, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Covenant Church, 3402 W Interstate 20, Arlington, TX 76017.

IN MEMORY OF Cynthia Samples   October 20, 1939 - August 11, 2015 Former TXGenWeb CC for Castro and Red River Counties Obituary Cynthia Samples, 75, of Richardson, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am Saturday, August 15, 2015, in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Detroit Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home one hour before the service. Mrs. Samples, the daughter of Homer Roy and Verna Carter Carpenter, was born on October 20, 1939 in rural Red River County. She graduated from Clarksville High School in 1956 and from Paris Junior College in 1958. Afterward, she moved to Dallas, Texas and worked in the offices of the Dallas Police Department during the JFK assassination era. She also had a long career in the telecommunications industry. She had many hobbies and groups of friends to match each interest, from genealogy to quilting to travel. She was a member of Buckingham United Methodist Church in Garland, Texas, but still loved and missed her friends from Calvary United Methodist Church in Paris, Texas.  She married her beloved husband Stanley L. Samples (“D”) in July of 1967. He preceded her in death on November 22, 2004.  Cynthia loved beaches, springtime, travel, quilting, and being with family and friends. Her sweet nature and dedication to family were cherished and will be missed.  Survivors include her son Michael Samples (Keri) and grandsons Ben and Jack, and daughter Claudia Uecker (Brian).

IN MEMORY OF DORIS OMERA HARRISON   January 18, 1924 - October 16, 2014 Former TXGenWeb CC for El Paso County Obituary Doris Omera Harrison died Oct. 16, 2014. She was born Jan. 18, 1924, to Jesse and Ella Belle Stoner of Waldo, Florida. Doris moved to Napa in 2008 from El Paso, Texas. She was a kind and generous person, and enjoyed teaching people about the Bible and Jehovah God. She was an accomplished Southwestern artist and sculptor. Doris is survived by her sister, Dr. Jessie Stoner; sons Robert and Roger; daughter Omer Ramsey; grandchildren Connie, Micah, Phillip, Preston, Carey, and Joey; and great-grandchildren Ian, April, Elliot, Anise, Ramona, Aria, Rachyl, and Alaina. She was predeceased by her husband, Louie Harrison; son Louie Harrison, Jr.; sisters Margarete Carter, Marcia Barcelli, Joyce Zagaroli and Vera Mae Harrison; and brothers JD Stoner and Charles Lawson. Memorial services will be at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1976 Wise Drive at 2 p.m. on Oct. 25, 2014. Notes of sympathy may be shared at ClaffeyAndRota.com

IN MEMORY OF LADARLA WALKER KEITH     March 3, 1936 - April 30, 2014 Former TXGenWeb CC Obituary

IN MEMORY OF SHIRLEY DOUGLAS WEBB   February 8, 1930- November 3,  2012 Former TXGenWeb CC for Kerr County, Terry County and Haskell County Obituary Shirley Diane Douglas Webb was born in Woodward, Oklahoma, on Feb. 8, 1930, the daughter of O. A. Douglas and Jane (Carson) Douglas. She died on November 3, 2012 at her home in Kerrville Texas.   In 1938 the family moved to Kerrville TX where her father managed a new grocery store, the Pure Food Store, on Earl Garrett Street.   She remembers that trip to Texas. The four of them rode in a borrowed coupe with no back seat but it was a trip made fun by her parents.  Her father pointed out that when they crossed the Red River into Texas, the grass was green.   It had been brown in Oklahoma. Shirley's mother, Jane was active in music clubs and directed the choir at the Kerrville Methodist Church. When World War II came along, Shirley's father enlisted and was stationed at Roswell, NM, where he trained to become an Air Traffic Controller in the Army Air Corps.     After the war he was stationed at the International Airport in Brownsville, Texas, as a government employee of the CAA and the family moved from Kerrville to Brownsville in the summer of 1945.    Shirley attended Brownsville schools and Texas Southmost College.   On October 16, 1952, she married James Robert Webb. She was a musician and was well-known locally in Brownsville as a church organist for over 25 years (serving at the Methodist, Presbyterian and Christian Churches). She also served as a pianist who played for numerous local programs, plays, dance recitals, school band and choir soloists and theatre productions.   Also in Brownsville, she worked as Music Director at radio station KBOR for 5 years and taught elementary school music at the Episcopal Day School for several years. During her business career, she was a loan officer and Assistant Manager of Valley Federal Employees Federal Credit Union.   She was a past president of the Brownsville Junior Service League and served as a Director on the Boards of the Brownsville Boys Club, Camille Lightner Playhouse and Rio Grande Valley Music Festival. In 1994, when Jim retired, they moved back to Kerrville and soon embarked on a new "career" of activities in genealogy and computer work. Shirley was webmaster of the Kerr County, Terry County and Haskell County TXGenWeb genealogy pages and volunteered at the Kerr Regional History Center and Archives.   She was a member of Kerrville Genealogical Society where she served on its board of directors and was the newsletter editor for 3 years.   Shirley and Jim were members of the Kerrville United Methodist Church. Survivors are her husband of 60 years, James Robert Webb, Sr., of Kerrville, daughter, Vicki Webb Hunter and husband, Robert, of Las Cruces, NM, and son, James Robert "Bob" Webb, Jr., of Corpus Christi, TX.    Also surviving are her sister, Dorothy E. Douglas of Fort Worth, Texas, and grandsons, David Hunter and wife, Trisha,  of Las Cruces, NM, Christopher Hunter and  wife, Marit, of Kerrville, and granddaughter Eileen Hunter Caldwell and husband, Jake, of Roswell, NM.   Shirley is survived by 3 precious great granddaughters, Jacie Caldwell, Emma Hunter and Devyn Hunter.

IN MEMORY OF LOLA FAYE WITHROW 1932- 13 February 2012 Former TXGenWeb CC for Midland County Obituary Lola Faye Withrow, age 79, died February 13, 2012, in Marysville, CA. She was born to the late Frank & Thelma Harris in Atoka, OK. Darnell Withrow married Lola Harris on November 30, 1949, in Atoka, OK. Lola volunteered at USGenweb for many years as a archivist and helped many people research their genealogy. She was a loving mother and will be greatly missed. Survived by her daughters: Phyllis O'Shaughnessy of Yuba City, CA and Denise Osborne of Yukon, OK; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Darnell Philip Withrow. She will be buried alongside her husband at Oak Park Cemetery in Chandler, OK. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Chandler, OK.

IN MEMORY OF LOIS FAYE HARDY KENNEDY September 9. 1945 - February 6, 2010 Former Volunteer for Polk County, TXGenWeb Obituary Lois Faye Kennedy, age 64, of Alvin, Texas passed away Saturday, February 6, 2010 at South East Memorial Medical Center, Houston, Texas. Lois was born on September 9, 1945 in Romayor, Texas and was a resident of Alvin for over 30 years. She worked as a property manager in the real estate industry. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Lois Hardy; and son, Mallory Bailey. Lois is survived by her husband Paul Kennedy of Alvin, Texas; sons: Michael Franklin and wife Lorena of Alvin, Texas, and Larry Franklin and wife Elizabeth of Tulsa, Oklahoma; sisters: Diane Lucero of Dallas, Texas, Leslie Lewis of Livingston, Texas, and Kathy Turner and husband Dorrell Turner of Livingston, Texas; brothers: Anthony “Bubba” Louis Hardy and wife Sheila of Plum Grove, Texas, and John Hardy of Livingston, Texas; two grandchildren: Brianna Rodriguez and Mallory Franklin; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Scott Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., officiated by Reverend Paul Golden, on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Scott Funeral Home. Interment was at the City of Alvin Oak Park Cemetery, Alvin, Texas. Arrangements under the direction of the Scott Family.

IN MEMORY OF DOROTHY MAE WALLACE ALBRECHT 31 December 1929 - 31 January 2009 Former TXGenWeb CC for Colorado County Obituary Dorothy Mae Wallace Albrecht, 79, passed away early Saturday morning, Jan. 31, 2009 at St. David’s Hospital in Austin. She was born Dec. 31, 1929 in Columbus. Dorothy was the daughter of Jimmie Lettie Taylor and Keity L. Wallace. Immediately after graduating from Columbus High School in 1946, at age 16, she was employed by the Colorado County Judge as his secretary, a position she held until she married Warren Albrecht on May 17, 1953 in Columbus. During their life together, Dorothy was a homemaker and then worked as a bookkeeper until she returned to college after her children were in school. Upon graduation from Blinn College, she acquired an emergency teaching certificate and began teaching at Hermes Elementary School in La Grange. She continued her studies at Southwest Texas State University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree and went on to earn a Master’s degree from Kansas State University. Dorothy taught math in La Grange Junior High and High School, retiring in 1996. She became an avid fan of girls’ athletics and served as scorekeeper for the Lady Leopards basketball and softball teams even after she retired. Dorothy’s interests were extensive and eclectic. Dorothy and Warren once owned and operated Wayside Manor Antiques in Willow Springs and besides antiques she was an avid collector of chickens and dolls. She had travelled through Europe and Australia and visited all but two of the United States. Her interest in genealogy led her on many journeys tracing the steps of her ancestors through history. Dorothy had a special interest in cemetery preservation and was the long-time president of the Weimar Cemetery Association. She also served on the boards of the La Grange Ladies Cemetery Association, the Pagel Cemetery Association and the Clear Creek Cemetery Association. She was currently spending many hours as the coordinator of the Colorado County TXGenWeb Project and had been awarded the 2006 County of the Year Award for her work on that website which included recording every known burial in the county, both marked and unmarked. She was one of the catalysts for the Live Oaks and Dead Folks cemetery tours in Columbus and the Dorothy Albrecht Award for those with five years participation is given in her honor. Throughout her lifetime, Dorothy was a community leader and her involvement in various organizations was extensive. After retirement she served as the Custodian General of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, directing their office and museum in Austin for two years. In 2000 the State of Texas proclaimed her a Yellow Rose of Texas for her efforts in preserving state history. Dorothy was the founding President of the Monument Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and District VIII DRT Representative. She was one of three founders of the Guy Smith-James McMillan Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, which she also served as regent. She served as President of the Nesbitt Memorial Library Board, President of the La Grange PTA, District President of the Texas State Teacher’s Association and Worthy Matron of both the Columbus and La Grange Eastern Star chapters. She had served as an election judge, and among other organizations, she was a lifetime member of the Weimar Heritage Society Museum and a member of the Shropshire-Upton Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She served as historian for the Taylor-McMillan Family Reunion and was currently a member of both the Fayette and Colorado County Historical Commissions. Dorothy was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Weimar where she had served on the church council. She had also served as a board member of the Travis Street United Methodist Church in La Grange. Besides her parents, Dorothy’s husband, Warren, her sister, Sadie Dietzel, son-in-law, Jerold (Ron) Johnson, half-sister, Madlyn Besch, and half-brothers, Charles B., Carey L. and James K. Wallace, all preceded her in death. Dorothy is survived by her children Rox Ann Johnson and Laurie Albrecht of Austin; Wallace Albrecht and wife Jill of Franklin, Tenn.; and her beloved grandchildren, Neal and Wyatt Johnson of Austin and Claire and Margaret Albrecht of Franklin; her brother, Fred L. Wallace and half sister-in-law, Lois Wallace, both of Columbus. There will be a private burial service in the La Grange City Cemetery. A memorial service will be Thursday, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Weimar. A reception in the church’s fellowship hall will immediately follow. Dorothy’s family suggests that memorials be made to the Nesbitt Memorial Library Foundation, 529 Washington, Columbus, TX 78934.

IN MEMORY OF MALCOM LUTHER "MIKE" BASHAM 15 MAY 1942  --  15 SEPTEMBER 1997 http://www.rootsweb.com/~txcrosby/mikemem.htm Obituary: Malcom Luther "Mike" Basham, born May 25, 1942 in Grandview, Texas, and passed away September 15,1997 in Dallas, Texas. Mike grew up in Venus, where he was Valedictorian of his graduating class of  1960. He graduated in the class of 1964 from Texas A&M and was a member of the Ross Volunteers. He served in Vietnam from 1965 to 1966. He married Nancy Elick, January 6, 1968. He was Past President of Lake Highlands Soccer Association; Past President of Bishop Lynch Booster Club; Officer in the Dallas Genealogical Society; Officer in Royal Highlands Homeowners Association. He was a Professional Genealogist who brought his two hobbies (computer and genealogy) together (GenWeb). He was preceded in death by his mother and  father; Frances and Kermit Basham. He is survived by his wife of 29 years: Nancy Basham, daughters; Susanne Koonce and her husband, Larry (Plano); sons John Basham and his wife Jennifer (Irving), and Mark Basham (Dallas); brothers: Dwaine Basham and his wife, Myrlene (Dallas), Travis Basham and his wife, Peggy (San Antonio), sister: Lieta Wooldridge (Dallas) ; numerous nieces and nephews. Vigil Service-Rosary will be said 7:30 P.M. Thursday September 18, 1997, ST PARTICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Rev. Msgr. Richard Johnson and Father Michael Guadagnoli con-celebrants. Interment will be in Grandview, Texas. If desired, memorials may be made in Mike's name to The Bishop Lynch Memorial Scholarship Fund, 9730 Ferguson Rd. Dallas, TX 75228 or Dallas Genealogy Society P.O. Box 12648 Dallas, TX 75225  (Sparkman-Crane Funeral Home, 10501 Garland Rd. 214-327-8291)