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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...

Bailey, Beth W.

Bailey, Beth W.

Sep 13, 2008

Beth passed away on September 13, 2008 after a lifelong courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis. Beth always maintained a positive attitude in the face of her daily challenges and we were blessed to have her for 42 years. She was the kind of person who drew people to her, and everyone that met Beth loved her dearly and spoke of...

Scoper, Gordon A.

Scoper, Gordon A.

Sep 11, 2008

A loving father, grandfather and husband, Gordon Arnold Scoper, passed away at his home on September 11, 2008. He was born in Pass Christian, MS on May 17, 1935. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Bertha Scoper, and his brother Gerald Scoper. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Kathryn Scott Scoper, daughter Genie...

Coleman, James T.

Coleman, James T.

Sep 11, 2008

Born on December 7 1926 to MV and Lella Coleman in Hillsboro Texas, passed away on September 11, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Dixie and children, Bill Coleman, Becky Coleman, Britt Coleman, Valerie Bonney, Patrick Bonney, Colleen Bonney, 6 grandchildren, 5 great grand-children, and many nephews and nieces. He served his country in the Army Air Force during...

Wisler, Frances J.

Wisler, Frances J.

Sep 4, 2008

Frances Joan Wisler (81)The passed away called one of his angels home. Frances Joan Wisler passed away peacefully September 18, three days prior to her 62nd anniversary with her husband, Charles in Dallas, TX. She was born June 15, 1927, and grew up in Hobart, Oklahoma and Oklahoma City with her sister Sylvia LaJean. She met her future husband, Charles,...

Johnson, Ph.D. David E.

Johnson, Ph.D. David E.

Sep 4, 2008

Born September 3, 1944 to Alice and Lester Johnson in New Jersey, passed away on September 4, 2008. He is survived by his brother, Richard L. Johnson MD of Guadalajara and Caleta de Campos, Mexico, his nieces, Claire Johnson of Santa Fe, NM, Kore Johnson of Boston, MA and his nephew, Alexander Johnson of Los Angeles, CA. He was a...

Funk,, John L. Jr.

Funk,, John L. Jr.

Sep 2, 2008

John Laurence Funk, Jr 77, of Dallas, Texas passed away on September 2, 2008. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas October 11th 1930 and was the son of the late John Laurence Funk Sr. and the late Aura Morricol Funk. He was preceded in death by his only brother, Richard Olney Funk. He was married for 52 years to...

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