Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from North Dallas Funeral Home

Rivera, Lisa T.

Rivera, Lisa T.

Nov 16, 2008

My beautiful daughter Lisa passed away November 16, 2008, she was 50 years old. She is survived by her husband, Julio Rivera; mother, Bernice Straus; brother, Michael Krevat and his wife, Sherille; two beautiful nieces, Rachel and Brooklyn; uncles, Fred and Al Berliner; aunt, Helen and cousins, Amy and Marc. She was a very caring, loving and a giving daughter....

Arney, Billy J.

Arney, Billy J.

Nov 11, 2008

Billy J Arney, a native of Houston and most recently of Dallas, passed away peacefully, November 11, 2008 (Veteran's Day) in his home after an unexpected illness. A Marine Corp Veteran of World War II, Billy served in Bataan and Corregidor in the Philippine Islands. He spent more than four years in Japanese prisoner of war camps. He is survived...

Cohen, Bess J.

Cohen, Bess J.

Nov 10, 2008

89, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a dedicated civic worker and community leader, passed away on November 10, 2008 in Dallas. She was born in Dallas on June 25, 1919, and is survived by her children, Jan (Joe) Cukier, and Michael B. Cohen (Ruth Bakal); grandchildren, Meredith Cukier, Steven Cukier, Wendy Cohen and StacyBeth Cohen, great-grandchild, Brynn Grumbles, brother,...

Wheeler, Raymond R.

Wheeler, Raymond R.

Nov 9, 2008

94, passed away on Nov. 9, 2008, of natural causes. Sprightly to his last day, he is remembered by family, friends & hospital caretakers with great love & affection. His professional career included 7 years as a salesman with Brooks Brothers & later 35 years with IBM as a sales manager. In his spare time, he honed his skills as...

Winter, Steven R.

Winter, Steven R.

Nov 6, 2008

Feb. 19, 1959 - Nov. 6, 2008Steve, 49, born in Akron, OH. passed away suddenly Nov. 6, 2008. Farmers Branch, TX was his home for the past 27 years. Steve was a Dallas Ironworker & member of Union Local 481 (263). He is truly loved & will be greatly missed. Those remaining to share his memories are sons Andrew &...

Bowman, Joyce A.

Bowman, Joyce A.

Oct 31, 2008

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Passed from this earthly life into the arms of our heavenly Father, October 31, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 22, 1940 in Corsicana, TX to Maicel Alline Robinson Boyd and Victor Boyd, residing in Farmers Branch, TX for the last 44 years. Joyce was preceded by her parents, infant...

Abbey, William C.

Abbey, William C.

Oct 25, 2008

Abbey, William Carl Beloved Husband and Father passed away on October 25, 2008. Born on January 6, 1931 in Orange Texas. to A L and Marguerite Abbey. He is Survived by his Daughter Allyson Rhee Nissen her son in law Daniel Nissen 3 grand children. Carl graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, Texas and the University of Texas....

Dowell, Virgil E.

Dowell, Virgil E.

Oct 21, 2008

Virgil Earl Dowell "Mike Bradley" lost his courageous battle with heart failure on Saturday October 18, 2008. Bradley's sense of humor, smile and great DJ voice will be missed. It is with heavy hearts and much love that we send him off to his long dreamed of horse ranch so he may live a healthy, happy, and eternal life. He...

Burgess, Edgar A.

Burgess, Edgar A.

Oct 21, 2008

Passed away Oct. 21, 2008 at the age of 87. He was born April 3, 1921 in Farmers Branch, TX and continued to reside in Farmers Branch. He is preceded in death by his parents Jesse and Flora Dennis Burgess, wife Lois, brothers J.C., Ray, and Wilmer Burgess also sister Lola Rasberry. Survived by daughters Judy Abbott, her husband Bob,...

Rice, Marion V.

Rice, Marion V.

Oct 20, 2008

Marion Vinelda Rice passed away October 20, 2008 at age 72.She was born in Los Angeles, California on October 21, 1935. She was a graduate of Siloam Springs High School and John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. She earned her masters degree in education from North Texas State University in Denton, Texas.She served as a teacher and librarian for...

Walters, Joann R.

Walters, Joann R.

Oct 20, 2008

Born 08/30/1927 in Kansas City, MO and died 10/12/2008. Preceded in death by parents Andrew & Josphine Ross & husband Ferdinand "Red" Walters. Survived by son Andrew & wife Jimmie, son Charles & wife Alexandra, daughter Mary & husband Mark Stoltz, grandson & wife Brian Stoltz & Anne Hagan, grandaughter & husband Angie & Tim O'Connor, grandaughters Sara Stoltz &...

Cottingham, Robert L.

Cottingham, Robert L.

Oct 19, 2008

Robert Leroy (Bob) Cottingham passed into eternal life on Sunday, October 19, 2008. Bob, 79, was born on September 21, 1929, in Amarillo, Texas. He graduated Walnut Hill Grade School and Kemper Military Academy. At SMU he was a member of Pi KA. After graduation from Harvard Business graduate school, he joined Cottingham Bearing Company in 1952. After his father's...

Decordova, Lt. Col. Rodgers F.

Decordova, Lt. Col. Rodgers F.

Oct 17, 2008

86, WWII vet, 31 yr Army officer, purple heart, 3 bronze stars, passed peacefully into the arms of his Saviour Oct. 17, 2008. OCU grad, business owner, his love impacted many lives. Survived by beloved wife of 54 years, Joy; sons, Steve & Kirk. Service at Hillcrest Church, 12123 Hillcrest Rd., Dallas, Oct. 28, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.

Coker, Raymond M.

Coker, Raymond M.

Oct 11, 2008

Raymond M. Coker of Rockwall, Texas, born August 18, 1922 and passed away October 11, 2008 while surrounded by his family. He was born to Milton and Mert Black Coker in Wood County, Texas. He was a long time Dallas Businessman, North American Big Game Hunter and Racecar Owner. His race cars set and held numerous NHRA and IHRA records...

Mecca, Vito W.

Mecca, Vito W.

Oct 9, 2008

Vito William Mecca was born September 22, 1939 in the Bronx, NY. He died October 9, 2008 in Dallas Tx after a 2

Ackley, Harold L.

Ackley, Harold L.

Oct 7, 2008

Born in Elrod, South Dakota on July 22, 1926, died October 7, 2008 in Dallas, Texas. Parents; Opal Ione & Clayton Ackley; brother, Kenneth Ackley & wife Verla; sisters, Frances Giessinger, Colleen Raymer & husband Burton, Bernice Luuvaas, deceased, Jo Larson & husband Rick, Janice Ackley, all residents of South Dakota. Spouse, Jon Paula Ackley of Farmers Branch; children, Anita...

Mcfarlin, Mahlon B.

Mcfarlin, Mahlon B.

Oct 1, 2008

Born August 25, 1932 passed away on October 1, 2008. Survived by his wife of 47 years, Audrey Maxine; son, Mahlon Craig; step-daughters, Vicki Nelson, Sherrie Easley; 3 grand daughters, 6 sisters, numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 6, 12-2 pm, with services at 2 pm. Burial will be at West Otis Cemetery in Horatio, AR...

Cook, Cathie L.

Cook, Cathie L.

Sep 26, 2008

Born 01/04/1950 to Lloyd & Elma Turner in Memphis, TN, died on 09/26/2008. Cathie is survived by her husband of 28 years, Richard G. Cook, of Flower Mound, TX, her daughters and their families, Charla, David, Cate & Cara Truett, of Plano, Cayce, Steve, Cydnie, Nicolas, & Cecily Kaufman, of Lubbock, her baby sister and her husband, Tracie & Rick...

Bowen, Avis J.

Bowen, Avis J.

Sep 24, 2008

Avis Joan "Jo" Bowen peacefully passed away on September 24, 2008 at the glorious age of 80. Leaving behind her beloved husband and companion of 60 years, John L. Bowen. Her daughters and their husbands, Linda and Charley Davis III and Cheryl and R.L. Reeb. A loving grandmother to her 7 grandchildren; Tami, Lara, Julie, Desiree', Steven, Deanna, Karen and...

Olson, Helen M.

Olson, Helen M.

Sep 15, 2008

Age 88, was born December 25, 1919 in Drumwright, OK to Robert McCoy Jr. and Helen Glass, passed away September 15, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. She is survived by her sister, Eleanor "Bobbie" Tolson and husband, Strat; children, Brad Olson and wife, Vikki, Ann Leander and husband, Mark; grandchildren, Eric and Jonathan...

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