Aria Cremation Service North Dallas/Collin & Denton Counties in Dallas, TX

Richard Bailey

November 24, 1944 - February 6, 2013

A Celebration of Life for Richard "Dick" Allan Bailey, 68, of Plano will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 11, 2013 at ARIA Memorial Chapel in Dallas. Dick was born on November 24, 1944 in Newark, New Jersey to the late William F. and Janet Groner Bailey. During the Vietnam conflict, he served our country in the United States Air Force. After his military service, Dick was employed by...
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Robert Louis Fleming

January 12, 1945 - January 5, 2013

Robert Louis Fleming, 67, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at his home in Frisco, Texas. He was born on January 12, 1945 in Portland, Oregon to John and Katherine (Adams) Fleming. Bob is survived by his spouse Darlene; daughter Julie and her husband Ron; son Rob and his wife Chey; son Bryan and his wife Kara; grandchildren Lauren & Gabby (Julie), Morgan & Reece (Rob), Kalin & Drew ...
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Thomas Joseph Sergiovanni

April 18, 1937 - January 4, 2013

Dr. Thomas Joseph Sergiovanni, loving husband, father, grandfather and dedicated educator, passed away on January 4, 2013 after suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Thomas Sergiovanni was born April 18, 1937 in New Rochelle, New York. He graduated from State University of New York, Geneseo with a degree in Education. He went on to receive his Master's Degree from Columbia University and his...
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Howard B. "Hap" Arnold, Jr.

November 14, 1924 - October 29, 2012

Lt. Col. Howard Brown Arnold, Jr. passed away peacefully in Plano, Texas, on 29 October, 2012. Born in 1924 into a farming family in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, he was the oldest of three sons of Howard B., Sr. and Cornelia Haynie Arnold. He graduated from Arkadelphia High School in 1942 where he was a member of the National Honor Society, President of his senior class, and co-captain of the...
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Joe Morris White

October 26, 2012

Joe Morris White of Dallas died in the early moments of October 26, the day after his 73rd birthday. He had bravely battled numerous health issues for many years. Joe was born in Vernon, Texas in 1939 and graduated from Vernon High School where he excelled in football, track and was a Golden Gloves boxing champion. He played college football at the Air Force Academy and the University of...
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Jay Lynn Schmidt

March 16, 1942 - October 21, 2012

A Celebration of Life Service for Jay Lynn Schmidt, 70, of Dallas, is scheduled for 12 Noon on Saturday, October 27th, 2012 at ARIA Memorial Chapel in Dallas. Mr. Schmidt was born on March 16, 1942 in Yorktown, Texas to the late John and Marguerite Schroeder Schmidt. Jay went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 21st surrounded by his loving family. Jay lived in Dallas for over 45...
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Kenneth "Ken" Fairchild

June 22, 1936 - October 16, 2012

Fairchild, Ken June 22, 1936 October 16, 2012 Ken Fairchild, legendary newsman, trusted advisor, loyal friend, dedicated father. Ken pioneered broadcasting and communication for more than 50 years as a newsman in Houston, New York and Dallas, program director at NBC, New York, and vice president of programming for WMCA, New York. While covering Hurricane Carla, he became the first television...
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George Robert Branch, Jr.

November 17, 1917 - September 8, 2012

George Robert Branch MD Born November 17, 1917 in Teague, Texas; died September 8, 2012 gently and peacefully at home in Dallas, Texas. George was a well-known and well-respected pediatrician for over 40 years in Dallas. His patients returned to him with their children, and those children with their children. George saw his "patients" even into their twenties and sometimes beyond. To his...
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Sandi D'Agostino

December 13, 1937 - August 3, 2012

Sandi C. D'Agostino (Rayburn), born December 13, 1937, went home to be with her savior, August 2, 2012. Beloved mother of John and Debbie, vibrant sibling to Tom, Jean, and Ginny, special MiMi to Ashly, JT, Garett, Natalie, and Jessica, along with a friend to many. Sandi started an airline career in 1957 and retired from FedEx in 2000. During her retirement years she served as a crossing...
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John CHRISTOPHER Lynch

August 30, 1961 - June 22, 2012

Mr. John Christopher Lynch of Little Elm, Texas, lost his courageous battle with lung cancer, at the age of 50, on Friday, June 22, 2012. Chris was born on August 30, 1961 in Dallas, Texas. The only son, and eldest of four children, of John Valentine Lynch, IV and Margaret LaNell Fultz Lynch. He spent his entire life as a resident of the Dallas area and worked as a Network Administrator...
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Karena Perkins Anderson

July 4, 1973 - June 10, 2012

Karena Perkins Anderson passed away on June 10, 2012 at the age of 38 after a valiant seven-year fight with cancer. She was born on July 4, 1973 in Amarillo, Texas. She was married on September 24, 2011 to Roderick Anderson. She was very active in the Baylor Ovarian Cancer Support Group at the Sammons Cancer Center. Karena loved life and lived each day to the fullest. She was and always...
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Suzanne McCallum Pelton

February 23, 1938 - June 4, 2012

On June 4, 2012, God took back one of His true originals. Suzanne McCallum Pelton has left behind many who will joyously tell her story. Born as a miracle baby to her parents Mildred & Bill McCallum on February 23, 1938, Suzanne lived her life with rare clarity and focus. In October 1951, Suzanne was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and controlling it became her mission. She graduated...
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Ann Michele King

November 18, 1986 - May 21, 2012

Ann Michele King, 25, passed away on May 21, 2012 in Richardson, TX after an eight year valiant fight with cancer. She is survived by her parents Rusty and Stephanie King and her sister Emily King. Ann Michele was a magna cum laude graduate of Oklahoma City University. She was a creative and talented young woman and worked as a graphic designer. She enjoyed dancing, cooking and photography....
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Wanda M. Conatser

March 29, 1934 - May 11, 2012

Wanda May (Danielson) Conatser, 78, of Fort Smith AR died Friday, May 11, 2012 at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas TX. She was born March 29, 1934 to Albin F and Mary (Windels) Danielson in Compton Township MN. She moved into Wadena MN where she grew up and graduated from Wadena High School. During a fateful sleigh ride in January 1953, she met her future husband while he was stationed in MN...
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Laurence Larry Stevenson-Grund

June 23, 1963 - March 19, 2012

Larry Stevenson-Grund, 48, of Frisco, TX died of metastatic kidney cancer on March 19, 2012 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Larry was born Laurence Grund on June 23, 1963 in Liberty, NY, to Kathlyn and Michael Grund. He graduated from Hollywood Hills High School in Hollywood, Florida and later the University of Texas at Arlington with degrees in economics and political science and MBA. ...
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Valerie Ann Sollars Tribon

April 11, 1960 - March 17, 2012

A Celebration of Life for Valerie Ann Sollars Tribon will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano. Valerie was born on April 11, 1960 in St. Joseph, Missouri to James and Ann Porter Sollars and went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2012. Valerie was a 35 year member of First Christian Church of Tyler and a two year area executive for the Christian...
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Kathleen Ruth Stamback

November 19, 1948 - March 15, 2012

Kathleen Ruth Stamback November 19, 1948 – March 15, 2012 A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, March 19, 2012 at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at 8000 Eldorado Parkway, Frisco, TX, 75033. Kathleen was a wonderful, patient and selfless person to all that knew her. She touched many lives and all who knew her were better off for having her in their lives. Always the...
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Roger Paul Martin

December 4, 1931 - March 1, 2012

Roger Paul Martin, formerly of McKinney, Texas passed away at Sunrise of Frisco on March 1, 2012. Roger was born on December 4, 1931 in Buffalo, New York to the late Archiver Charles and Annette Ida (Dorntge) Martin. He grew up in New York State and graduated in 1950 from Great Neck High School. Roger was also a graduate from Michigan State College (now University), where he met his future...
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Donald J. "Don" King

November 5, 1948 - February 25, 2012

Donald Joe King "Don" "Papa-King of the little people" November 5, 1948 – February 25, 2012 A Celebration of his life with Full Military Honors will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, March 3, 2012 at River of Glory Church at 501 Accent Drive, Plano, Texas 75075 with Senior Pastor Randy Speed officiating. A man of strength and with a heart of gold, he was the perfect combination of...
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Yukari Higgins

March 28, 1961 - February 18, 2012

Yukari Higgins passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the age of 50. She lived in Plano Texas and is survived by her daughter Amanda, husband Jim, and parents Hanako and Ralph Cugowski. Yukari was born in Okinawa on March 28, 1961. She grew up in a Navy family and has lived around the world. She went to college at Auburn University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree...
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Ernest "Ernie" Gilpin LeMay IV

February 27, 1979 - February 15, 2012

A Celebration of Life for Ernest "Ernie" Gilpin LeMay IV will be held from 2:30 P.M. until 4:00 P.M., Saturday, February 25, 2012 at ARIA Memorial Chapel in Dallas. Ernie was born on February 27, 1979 in Dallas, Texas to the late Ernest Gilpin III and Diane Cooper LeMay. He was a 1998 Graduate of Plano East High School and attended Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) in Phoenix, AZ. ...
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Elizabeth "Betty" Bonner

March 5, 1930 - February 6, 2012

Elizabeth "Betty" F. Bonner was born on March 5, 1930 in Windsor, Ontario Canada to the late Horace C. and Emma Symons Perry. She went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2012. Betty graduated with honors from University of Michigan, and was the personnel administrator for the Board of Education for the Grosse Pointe Independent School District in Michigan. She was preceded in death by her...
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Anna Pavlovna Ginkul

December 20, 1953 - December 18, 2011

Anna Pavlovna Ginkul was truly born on December 20, 1953 to the late Pavel and Ekaterina Dudukalova Griskova in Russia. She is survived by her husband, Vladimir Ginkul of Plano; daughter, Irina V. Ginkul and husband Nicolas Tischenko of Plano and their daughters, Alexis Ginkul, Elizabeth Ginkul and Paulina Ginkul. She is also survived by her sister, Galina Zinchenko of Belgorad, Russia. She...
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Arnold H. Bouma

September 5, 1932 - December 16, 2011

Dr. Arnold H. Bouma, "A truly caring man who put his family and students first, who truly impacted thousands of lives." Surrounded by his family, Arnold H. Bouma passed away the evening of December 16th 2011, at the age of 79. He is survived by his best friend and wife for over five decades, Lieneke; their three sons and their families: Mark A. Bouma and wife, Elizabeth and children, Tamara...
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Elizabeth "Libby" Jones Jacobus

February 16, 1937 - December 1, 2011

ELIZABETH "LIBBY" JONES JACOBUS, 1937-2011 Libby was born in Stamford, Texas in 1937 to Dorothy Jones Brock and John Allen Brock. John Brock died in 1941 and Dotsy later married Truman Jones, who adopted Libby as she was only four years-old at the untimely death of her dad. Truman was a wonderful parent to Libby until his death in 2003. When Libby's children came along Dotsy and Truman were...
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Martha Lee Cesario

November 11, 1937 - November 11, 2011

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James Dowden Harris III

January 13, 1959 - November 10, 2011

James Dowden Harris III passed away on November 10, 2011. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be missed by many and forever held in their hearts. James was born January 13, 1959 in Forth Worth, Texas to James Dowden Harris Jr. and Theresea Garrison Harris. He loved the great outdoors and all it had to offer: Scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, hunting and...
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Fleming "Berry" Mathews III

April 17, 1957 - November 4, 2011

Fleming Berry Mathews, III, lost his valiant battle with cancer on Friday, November 4, 2011 Bear, as he was known to many of his friends, was an extraordinary man with a huge heart and a zest for life. Berry was born April 17, 1957 in Dallas, Texas, and graduated from Highland Park High School where the friends he made became fellow travelers in life as they shared in each other's...
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Martha Loraine McClure

December 30, 1929 - November 1, 2011

On Tuesday, November 1, 2011, Martha Loraine Zetzsche Johnson McClure peacefully passed away. Loraine was born on December 30, 1929 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She grew up in Bowie, Texas. She was the eldest child with three brothers, Robert, George, and James, and one sister, Mary. Loraine graduated from Texas Woman's University and moved to Fort Stockton, Texas, to teach school. She met J.T...
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Kurt Daniel Firley

May 8, 1965 - October 29, 2011

Kurt Daniel Firley, who was larger than life and filled this world with personality and a unique presence, left this world and a void in every life that he touched on October 29, 2011. He was born in Lackawanna, New York on May 8, 1965 to Stephen Firley and the late Ernesta L. Firley. He attended Berkner High School in Richardson. He was employed by the law offices of McKool Smith and...
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Eleanor Teresa Babb

December 5, 1931 - October 16, 2011

Eleanor Teresa Babb was born on December 5th 1931 to William Adam and Mary Genievieve Budzinski. She passed away on October 16th 2011. Eleanor lived in Dallas, TX since 1970. She was a devout Catholic and long time member of St. Rita's Catholic Community and long standing member of the Notes of Joy. She had two brothers, Robert William and William Joseph (deceased). Eleanor was a loving and...
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HOLD HOLD

October 15, 2011

Roger was born on June 30th, 1955 in Atlanta, Georgia, to Dorothy Jean Banister Jackson and John Wallace Jackson. He was a graduate of Dallas Baptist University and a long time employee of Hewlett Packard (Digital Equipment/Compaq). Volunteerism was a major part of Roger's life. He was active in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts of America, YMCA Adventure Guides and Princesses Program, numerous...
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Sandra Joy Thornton

March 6, 1951 - October 4, 2011

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Jeffrey Dean Pierce

August 28, 1957 - October 1, 2011

Jeffrey Dean Pierce died in Rowlett, Texas on October 1, 2011, as a result of complications from muscular dystrophy. Jeff was born on August 28, 1957, in Wichita, Kansas, to Richard Lawrence Pierce and Vaunita Helen Brower Pierce. The family moved to Simi Valley California in 1960 where Jeff graduated from Royal High School in 1974. He attended Pepperdine University's Malibu (CA) and...
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Robert Wayne Edwards

November 26, 1933 - September 4, 2011

A Celebration of Life Service with Military honors for Robert Wayne "Bob" Edwards, 77 of Frisco will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, September 10, 2011 at ARIA Memorial Chapel. Mr. Edwards died on September 4, 2011 in Frisco. He was born on November 26, 1933 in McAlester, Oklahoma to the late W.C. and Addie Glass Edwards. He attended schools and was raised in DeQueen, Arkansas. He served...
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Nancy Bigelow Bird

January 24, 1932 - July 19, 2011

Nancy Bigelow Bird January 24, 1932 – July 19, 2011 Born in Brooklyn, NY, raised in Garden City and summered in Bellport Long Island, NY, Nancy remembered seeing the Graf Zeppelin sailing the sky over Manhattan in 1936. In 1950, while going home on Thanksgiving break from Skidmore College, Nancy was one of the survivors on one of the two trains involved in the worst Long Island Rail Road...
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Darryl Joseph Livingston

September 7, 1951 - July 13, 2011

DARRYL JOSEPH LIVINGSTON September 7, 1951 - July 13, 2011 passed away at home after battling cancer for 3 ½ years; he fought a very brave and courageous fight. A Celebration of his life with full military honors will be held on July 23, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Aria Cremation Service & Funeral Home, 19310 Preston Road, Dallas, TX with, Chaplain Vernon “Harper” Newman officiating. Born...
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Dorothy Sara Covey Branch

April 14, 1919 - June 28, 2011

Born April 14, 1919 in Glen Rose, Texas; passed away June 28, 2011, peacefully and gently at her home in Dallas at age 92 due to complications of a stroke. Dottie was a loving wife and mother of three girls; “Ganny” to 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. The daughter of Judge Oliver Joshua Covey and Roxie Belle Childress; she was one of 7 siblings-4 sisters and 3 brothers. Dottie...
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Michael Scott Grusendorf

March 25, 1972 - June 23, 2011

Michael Scott Grusendorf was born on March 25, 1972 in Dallas, Texas. He Graduated from Lutheran High School and was the president of his senior class and an honor roll student. Michael was First Team All State as a forward in Soccer and was on the 1989 State Finalist team. He was a recipient of the Texas Award for Physical Fitness. He attended Texas Tech University and the Art Institute in...
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Gloria Cordray Sonnenmair

August 31, 1931 - May 22, 2011

Gloria C Sonnenmair was born on August 31, 1931 in Savannah, Georgia. Gloria passed away on May 22, 2011 in Plano, Texas. She is survived by her husband, David A Sonnenmair, her daughters, Lee Ann Stamm of Plano, TX, Jan Sonnenmair of Portland, OR and Carol Mortimer and her husband Paul of Lakeland, FL; grandchildren Stacy Adams, Clifton Stamm, Austin Mortimer, Justin Mortimer and Eli...
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Orson Benjamin "Ben" Andrews

September 6, 1979 - April 11, 2011

Orson Benjamin (“Ben”) Andrews, age 31, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 11, 2011. Ben was born on September 6, 1979, and was raised in Plano, TX. He met the love of his life, Lindsay, in January 2002, and they were married in October 2003. They had their first child, Michaela, in 2005, and Jaelen followed in 2010. Ben graduated cum laude from the University of Texas in Dallas...
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Gary L. Reagan

August 3, 1940 - April 7, 2011

Gary L. Reagan of Forney, Texas lost his courageous 1 year battle with mesothelioma on April 7, 2011, in the devoted company of his wife Patty and his sister-in-law Emily. He was born August 3, 1940 in Sherman, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Patty Reagan, his mother Verba Meyer of Terrell, Texas, his sister Beth Hughes and her husband Jerry of Tyler, Texas and his...
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William R. Motteram

June 15, 1957 - April 7, 2011

William R. Motteram was born June 15th 1957; he passed away on April 7th, 2011 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alberta, and father, Edward. He is survived by his daughter, Karla, brothers, Edward, Thomas & David, sisters, Judy Griffin, Jeanne Stevens, Ellen Gehl & Jane Sheffler and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a 1976 graduate of North Garland High...
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B.J. Smith

April 7, 1948 - March 29, 2011

B. J. (Burleigh John) Smith, 62, of Dallas passed away on March 29, 2011 from complications due to liver cancer. He was born in Shreveport, LA to the late B. C. (Bernard Cyril) and Gwendolyn Smith. B. J. worked 20 years for Cinemark Theaters as a film buyer before retiring in early 2010. He served as an officer in the Air Force achieving the rank of Captain while serving as a B-52 navigator...
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Janice Kay Self

January 17, 1947 - March 19, 2011

Janice Kay Self, 64, of Lewisville passed away on March 19, 2011. She was born on January 17, 1947 in Dallas, Texas to the late Lawrence B. and Mattie Lee Hanvey Standifer. Janice was retired from American Airlines as a senior programmer analyst. She is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, Roy Self of Lewisville, Texas; her adoring son, David James Self and wife, Anna Zheng of...
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David Allen Davis

August 27, 1952 - March 8, 2011

David A. Davis, 58, passed away unexpectedly March 8, 2011, in Dallas, TX. He was born August 27, 1952, in El Dorado, KS to W. A. (Curly) and Mary Ann Davis. The family moved to Towanda, KS, in 1956 where David attended school and graduated from Circle High School with the class of 1970. David was an exceptional athlete and was offered a basketball scholarship to Friends University in Wichita,...
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Russell Harold Harmon

May 25, 1941 - February 15, 2011

Russell Harold Harmon, 69, of McKinney, Texas went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 15, 2011. Mr. Harmon was born on May 25, 1941, in Fayette, Missouri to the late Russell and Della Sevier Harmon. He attended schools in Missouri and was a 1959 Hallsville High School graduate. Russell proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1964. He worked as a sales...
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Amiee Leigh Jackson White

August 2, 1973 - February 6, 2011

Amiee Leigh Jackson White, beloved wife, loving daughter, awesome sister, powerful presence and close, loyal friend to many went to her eternal rest on February 6, 2011 in Plano, Texas. She was surrounded in the loving embrace of her family and friends and was released to her Father and the angels. We miss her. Amiee was born in Dallas, Texas on August 2, 1973. She lived in South Carolina...
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Thomas "Tom" Latimer

January 14, 1955 - January 29, 2011

Thomas Lindsey Latimer died peacefully with his family at his side January 29, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. Tom was born in Abilene, Texas, January 14, 1955 to Jane and Bob Latimer. The family shortly after moved to Highland Park where Tom graduated from Highland Park High School in 1973. Tom attended Texas A&M University and graduated in 1977 with a Petroleum Engineering degree. Tom was active...
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JuliEllen Marlene Gamache Koberger

April 11, 1979 - December 29, 2010

JuliEllen Marlene Gamache Koberger joined our Lord Jesus on December 29th 2010, joining her Grandparents and many family and friends who preceded her. Juli was born on April 11th, 1979 in St. Louis County, Missouri, and is the cherished daughter of William G. and Barbara A. Gamache of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Juli was the youngest of 5 children and is survived by her parents, her husband...
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Samuel Anthony "Tony" Gilleland

February 7, 1965 - December 7, 2010

Funeral Services for Samuel Anthony “Tony” Gilleland, 45, will be held at 12 Noon, Tuesday, December 14th Restland’s Abbey Chapel with Dr. Gus Reyes officiating. Tony went to be with the Lord on December 7, 2010 in Dallas. Mr. Gilleland was born on February 7, 1965 in Reno, Nevada to Ronald and Ida Gilleland. He spent his young life in Duncanville, Texas attending Duncanville...
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Mary Gail Eubanks

February 23, 1946 - December 6, 2010

Mary Gail Eubanks left us to be with our Heavenly Father on December 6th after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Feb. 23, 1946 in Dallas. She resided in McKinney, Texas where she made many life long friends. Gail spent 30 years working for University of Texas at Dallas before retiring as a systems analysis. She loved to fish, watch her grandson's play baseball and football...
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Patricia H. Dean

July 28, 1954 - November 27, 2010

A Celebration of Life Service for Patricia Ann Herring Dean, 56, of Princeton, Texas will be held at 6:00 P.M., Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 at ARIA Memorial Chapel 19310 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75252. Patricia went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2010. She was born on July 28, 1954 in Mullins, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph C. Herring, Jr. Patricia...
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Glen David Gray

January 18, 1957 - November 14, 2010

Our Beloved Son, Glen died on November 14, 2010 at age 53. He was born on January 18, 1957 in Dallas, Texas. Glen was a graduate of Ohio State University and served a tour of duty as an officer in the United States Air Force. Glen is survived by his parents, David E. and Ella M. Gray of Fort Worth; his brother, Donald S. Gray and wife, Elvira of Plano; nephew, David S. Gray of Plano and...
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John Joseph Champa

October 16, 1944 - November 12, 2010

John Joseph Champa, Richardson, TX-John Joseph Champa, 66, of Richardson, TX a longtime telecommunications engineer and consultant, passed away on Nov. 12, 2010. John was born n Columbus, OH on October 16, 1944 and was a major contributor to the telecommunications field and amateur radio community. He proudly served as a Captain in the United States Army, 1967-1971. During his career...
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Edmundo Gonzalez-Correa

November 16, 1923 - November 11, 2010

Edmundo González-Correa was called by our Lord on November 11, 2010 at the age of 86. His wife of 55 years, Linette Logeman González, predeceased him in 1998. Edmundo is survived by five children, Leila González Sullivan of New Jersey, Luis Edmundo González of Loveland, CO, Lynette D. González and Charles R. González of Dallas, James F. González of Little Rock, AR, their five spouses...
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Jay Matthew Lyons

April 26, 1960 - November 8, 2010

A Celebration of Life for Mr. Jay Matthew Lyons, 50 of Dallas will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, November 12th, 2010 at ARIA Memorial Chapel 19310 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75252. Mr. Lyons went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 8th, 2010 in Dallas. He was preceded in death by his mother and a brother, Russell Lyons. Jay was born on April 26, 1960 in Dallas, Texas to Joyce Rosalee...
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Fred Eubanks

January 18, 1925 - November 5, 2010

Fred Eubanks, age 85, of McKinney Texas, passed away November 5th, 2010. He was born on January 18th, 1925 in Mexia, Texas, to Hardy and Nora Lee Eubanks. He and his twin brother Ted, were the youngest of 6 brothers. Fred graduated from Southern Methodist University. He served in the United States Navy on the U.S.S. Maddox DD731 during World War II. In 1971, he married Beverly Sherrill...
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Floyd Ray Scott

December 3, 1923 - October 9, 2010

Ray Scott had a wonderful life that he filled with family, friends, church, and career. He had a number of interests including golf, stereo, woodworking, photography, travel, German sports cars, and making friends wherever he was. He had a life view of peace, optimism, and good humor which he passed on to his kids and lived by example. He is survived by his three children Steve, Bruce, and...
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Verna Gail Zamora

October 25, 1938 - October 7, 2010

Verna Gail Zamora A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to many, Gail Zamora passed away in Frisco, TX on October 7th 2010 at the age of 71. Gail was born on October 25th 1938 to Cecil and Anabel Glover in Alice, TX as their first child. Gail is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 42 years, Enrique “Henry” Zamora. They were sweethearts at McAllen High...
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Penny Louise Hicks

September 11, 1957 - October 1, 2010

Penny Louise Hicks (Born 9-11-1957) Relocated and joined our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Oct. 1, 2010 where there are no phones, no guilt, no fear or tears. Penny's walk here on earth has ended and is continued peacefully beyond the pearly gates. Her legacy will be continued by her 4 children; Dominick Green, Kalia Hicks, Cassendre Solis and Leedon Ireland, Jr. as well as her 5...
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Came "Camie" Sterling (Dame) Caporale

December 4, 1986 - October 1, 2010

Camé “Camie” Sterling (Dame) Caporale, 23, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend, born Thursday, December 4, 1986 in Stephenville, Texas to Clinton “Steve” Sterling Dame & Deborah Ann Nowlin; went to be with the Lord Friday, October 1, 2010 in Duncanville, Texas. Camie is a Texas native who loved her home state, she loved many things in...
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Shirley Anne Cammack Wheelock

October 15, 1941 - October 1, 2010

A Celebration of Life Service for Shirley Wheelock, 68, of Dallas will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 5th, 2010 at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church located at 9200 Inwood Road, Dallas, Texas 75220 in the Shipp Chapel with the Rev. Walt Lunde officiating. Ms. Wheelock passed away on Friday, October 1st in Dallas. Shirley was born on October 15, 1941 in Matador, Texas to the late...
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David Craig Sutphin

January 1, 1964 - September 29, 2010

David Sutphin, 48, of Allen, TX, passed away on Wednesday, September 29th, 2010. David was born January 1st, 1962 to Craig and Sue Sutphin. David had served his community as a fire investigator for the Plano Fire Department and had been named as Citizen of the Year in Plano. He is survived by his parents; wife Anita of El Paso, TX; his three children, Christina Oliver and husband, Stephen...
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Kenneth Wayne Bowman

May 9, 1949 - September 26, 2010

Kenneth Wayne Bowman died on September 26, 2010 in Irving, Texas following a long illness. Ken was born to Mary Lou and Bill Bowman on May 9, 1949 in Elk City, Oklahoma. He graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington and began his career as an architect in Dallas, Texas. He continued practicing architecture in Raleigh, North Carolina where he and his family lived for 17 years. Ken...
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L. John Ronayne

May 16, 1920 - August 28, 2010

LEO JOHN RONAYNE 5/16/1920 – 8/28/2010 Leo John Ronayne (90) of Plano, TX, entered Heaven on August 28, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Services will be at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Plano, TX. A Rosary will 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31,2010. A Mass celebrating John’s life will be Wednesday,...
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Lester Blakely, Jr.

April 29, 1935 - August 19, 2010

Lester L. Blakely, Jr., age 75, passed away in his home in University Park on August 19, 2010. He was born in Dallas on April 29, 1935, to Lester L. Blakely, Sr. and Ethel Blakely. He is survived by son Lester L. Blakely III and daughter-in-law Deborah Culpepper, daughter Kathleen Blakely Oliver and son-in-law Danny Oliver, and son Shawn Blakely and daughter-in-law Heather Stanley. Also surviving...
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Nanette Allen Bookout

June 12, 1934 - August 14, 2010

A Celebration of Life Service for Nanette Allen Bookout is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 at ARIA Memorial Chapel on Preston Road in Dallas. Ms. Bookout passed away on August 14, 2010 in Frisco. She was born on June 12, 1934 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to the late Waymond Farris and Hettie Ritchy Allen. She was a wonderful mother and extraordinary grandmother. She was a...
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John M. Diller

May 11, 1956 - August 3, 2010

John Diller entered this world May 11, 1956, born to parents John and Virginia Diller in Dallas, TX at St. Paul hospital. He attended W.T. White High School and graduated from Mission Viejo High School in 1974. John entered the United States Navy in 1975 where he rose to the rank of Brigade Commander and served on the Admiral’s Staff in Puerto Rico. He was honorably discharged in 1980. He was...
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Van Doyle Wells

November 12, 1932 - July 31, 2010

VAN WELLS NOV 12 1932---JULY 31 2010 VAN WELLS, 77 OF CARROLLTON TX PASSED AWAY ON SATURDAY JULY 31 2010 WITH HIS LOVING FAMILY BY HIS SIDE. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE MARY JANE (JANIE) WILLIAMS, HIS BELOVED DAUGHTER, JENNIFER WELLS OF MILWAUKEE WI, HIS 3 STEP CHILDREN ROCKY WILLIAMS AND WIFE ANGIE WILLIAMS OF SAN ANTONIO, KEVIN WILLIAMS AND WIFE LAURA WILLIAMS AND MEGAN WILLIAMS AND HUSBAND...
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Mary Elizabeth Joplin

September 11, 1927 - July 26, 2010

Mary Elizabeth Joplin age 82, of Lewisville, Texas passed away Monday morning July 26, 2010 in Plano, Texas. She was born at her home on September 11, 1927 near Spearville, Kansas. Beloved eldest daughter of Leo Albert Musslin and Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” (VanNahmen) Musslin. Sister to Junior Musslin, Etta Mae (Musslin) Joplin, Ronnie Musslin, Judy Ann (Musslin) Denning, and Donnie Musslin. ...
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A.B. Ward

April 27, 1937 - July 18, 2010

Arthur B. Ward, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend died peacefully on July 18, 2010, with his family surrounding him. A.B. was born to Arthur J. and Dora D. Ward on April 27, 1937, in Rockville Center, New York. He was the oldest of four children. A.B. attended college at The University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) before he joined the Aviation Cadets in the U. S. Air Force...
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Karen S. Kile

March 15, 1969 - July 15, 2010

A Celebration of Life service for Karen Guill Kile, 41, of Frisco will be held at 1:00 P.M., Monday, July 19th 2010 at Hope Fellowship Church 9950 Rolater Road Frisco, Texas 75035 with Pastor Larry Evans officiating. Karen went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 15, 2010 surrounded by her precious family and friends. She was born on March 15, 1969 in Biloxi, Mississippi. She is survived...
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Linda Gail Weaver

August 24, 1947 - July 14, 2010

On Wednesday, July 14, 2010, Linda Gail Weaver of Plano, Texas went to be with the Lord. Linda was 62, and she is survived by her husband of 42 years Bill Weaver of Plano, daughter Stephanie Wassberg and her husband Brad Wassberg along with her two grandchildren, Corbin and Grace. She is also survived by her mother, Mary Evelyn Austill of Plano and two brothers John Austill of Panama City,...
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David Ronnie Huckaby

March 20, 1944 - July 1, 2010

David Ronnie Huckaby (March 20, 1944 – July 1, 2010) David Ronnie Huckaby, 66, of Plano, died July 1, at Baylor Medical Center Dallas after a battle with cancer. Born March 20, 1944 Dallas, Tx, to Armon and Lucile (Boatman) Huckaby. Siblings included Wanda Ruth Burns, Helen Lee Asbury, Donald Keith Huckaby, Joyce Jean Ater, Glenda Huckaby, Bessie Earlene Jones, and Carolyn Faye Nally. ...
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Marcelyn Guinn

July 20, 1938 - June 25, 2010

Marcelyn “Marce” McCann Guinn, 71, of DeSoto, Texas passed this life on June 25, 2010 of natural causes. She was born on July 20, 1938 in Streetman, Texas to Mary Elizabeth and Morris McCann. Marcelyn moved to DeSoto in 1963 and quickly became one of the town’s most loved and treasured Moms. She worked diligently and at length for the Dallas Federal Credit Union, GMAC and Bituminous...
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Diane Latimer Crystal

October 17, 1958 - June 23, 2010

Diane Latimer Crystal October 17, 1958 - June 23, 2010 Diane Crystal, wonderful mother, loving wife, and dear friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, surrounded by friends and family. Diane was born and raised on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and graduated from Broadwater Academy. She studied business at Braxton in Virginia. After moving to Texas, she met Jay Andrew Crystal, the...
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Tate Lee Thomas

November 10, 1975 - May 18, 2010

Cherished father, beloved son and brother, Tate Thomas passed from this world on May 18, 2010. His gentle behavior, his loving devotion to his family, and his witty, creative manner will be extremely missed. Tate was born in Dallas, Texas, Nov. 10, 1975, attended Lake Highlands Elementary and Jr. High, and graduated from Richardson High School. After several years of working, he met...
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Robin D. Jenkins

February 19, 1956 - May 15, 2010

Robin Dianne Jenkins born February 19, 1956 in Sadalia, Missouri passed away on May 15, 2010 at the age of 54 years old. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, George E. Jenkins of Dallas; daughter, Sabrina M. Jenkins and son, George W. Jenkins; grandchildren, Sarah Bora and Delaney Bora; mother, Dean Parsons and father, Robert West. She was a wonderful woman dedicated to her family. Her...
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Colonel & Elaine (Judson and Elaine Shook) Shook, Jr.

February 23, 1925 - April 24, 2010

Elaine Smith Elaine Claire Smith Elaine Shook Elaine Smith Shook Elaine Claire Smith Shook ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jud Shook Judson Shook C. Judson Shook, Jr. Colonel Judson Shook, Jr. LT COL Colonel Judson Shook, Jr. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Elaine Claire Smith Shook (1926 - 2012) Shook, Elaine Claire Smith (March 18, 1926 - April 26, 2012) Elaine Claire Smith Shook, 86,...
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Pam S. Riggs

August 26, 1959 - April 21, 2010

A Celebration of Life for Pamela Suzzanne Riggs, 50, of Irving will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, April 30, 2010 at Aria Memorial Chapel, 19310 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75252 with Pastor Tim Cross officiating. Ms. Riggs passed away on April 21, 2010 in Dallas. Pam was born on August 26, 1959 in Glendale, California to William Thomas and Jessa Rowe Mountford. She was a 1977 graduate of...
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Brandon Paul Neece

October 22, 1979 - March 23, 2010

Brandon Paul Neece, 30, passed away March 23rd of 2010. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, March 26th 2010 at Aria Memorial Chapel, 19310 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX 75272. Interment to follow at Parker Memorial Cemetery in Grapevine. Brandon was born on October 22, 1979, in Dallas, TX. Survived by: Mother- Sondra Chapman; Father-Hank Chapman; Step Mother – Pam Morgan;...
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Rickey Lem Duke

June 17, 1954 - March 7, 2010

A Celebration of Life for Rickey Lem Duke, 55 of McKinney will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, March 12th 2010 at McKinney Fellowship Bible Church 2801 Orchid Drive, McKinney, Texas 75070. Pastor Garland Beasley will officiate. Mr. Duke passed away on March 7, 2010 at home in McKinney. Rickey was born on June 17, 1954 in Mobile, Alabama to the late Royce E. and Lois Mott Duke. He was a...
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ALLEN RALPH HECKERT

January 5, 1950 - March 1, 2010

A Celebration of Life for Allen R. Heckert, age 60, of Frisco, Texas, will be held from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M., on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Tanner-Paul Hall, 6922 West Orchard Street, West Allis, Wisconsin. Allen passed away on Monday, March 1, 2010, at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, Texas, after a very difficult and courageous battle with complications from multiple myeloma. Allen...
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Channing Paddon Wood

October 10, 1930 - February 1, 2010

Channing (Chan or “CP” as many knew him) was born in Teaneck, NJ on Oct. 10, 1930. His family lived in and around the New Jersey and Connecticut area during his early years. He graduated from The Milford Prep School in Milford, Connecticut. In the late 1940’s, Channing’s parents moved the family to Dallas where Channing eventually attended Southern Methodist University. While at SMU he...
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Jerry Wayne Finnell

January 19, 1942 - January 14, 2010

Jerry Wayne Finnell completed the race, held the course and was welcomed into Heaven by his Lord and Savior on January 14th, 2010. Jerry was born on January 19, 1942, in Wichita Falls, TX, and raised in Holliday, TX, by Gilbert Lee Finnell and Jewel Louise Spencer. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gilbert Lee Finnell, Jr., daughter Julie Ann Finnell and late wife Terry Nye...
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ROBERT CARLTON NEWBERRY

May 1, 1945 - December 10, 2009

Robert Carlton Newberry entered into eternal life on December 10, 2009. He has been accorded cremation and requiem services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, December 14, 2009 at Church of the Holy Communion in Dallas, Texas. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on May 1, 1945 to Everett & Adelaide Newberry, who preceded him in death. He proudly attended and played catcher for the...
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Ann Fehrenbach

July 15, 1944 - September 27, 2009

A Memorial service for Ann Fehrenbach, 65, of Richardson will be held on Friday, October 2, 2009 at 11:00am at ARIA Cremation Funeral Home. Ann passed away on Sunday, September 27th in Richardson. Ann was born July 15, 1944 in Waco, Texas. She grew up in the Waco, Deleon areas and graduated from Everman High school in 1962. She worked as a Licensed Massage Therapist and specialized in...
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Daniel Clay Amundson

March 17, 1964 - September 13, 2009

Daniel Clay Amundson - March 17, 1964 - September 13, 2009 Resident of Plano, Texas after a short battle with end-stage liver disease, passed away peacefully at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. Dan was born in Fargo, North Dakota and his family settled in Plano in 1974. He graduated from Plano Senior High School in 1982. He attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock and finished his...
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John Kevin O'Neill

June 12, 1946 - September 11, 2009

John O'Neill was the oldest of eleven children. He is survived by his mother Ann O'Neill, his three children Jennifer, John, and Kathleen; three grandchildren, Penelope, Alayna, and Karissa; five brothers, and five sisters. As a young boy, John would go hunting and fishing with his grandfather and uncles. Living in Michigan gave them plenty of forest and lakes to explore. Fishing was...
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Esther R. Neustadter

September 12, 1929 - September 1, 2009

Esther Neustadter passed away at home on Tuesday, September 1st following a lengthy illness. She was 79 years old. She is survived by her husband John, son and daughter-in-law John Thomas and Diane, daughter and son-in-law Laurel and Robert, grandchildren Andrew and Christopher, sister Ella, and numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews. Esther’s greatest joy was her home and family. She...
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Jean L. Hill

May 24, 1942 - August 27, 2009

JEAN MORAGNE EDWARDS HILL was born May 24, 1942 in San Angelo, Texas to Viola Mae Varga, who preceded her in death in 2008, and Jarvis Frank Moragne. Jean departed this earthly plane on August 27, 2009. In May 1959 Jean married Carroll E. Edwards from Ballinger, Texas. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to England where Carroll was stationed with the United States Air Force. Their son,...
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Robert Henry Casey

November 25, 1946 - August 7, 2009

Robert H. Casey passed peacefully August 7, 2009, at the age of 62 after a lengthy illness. Bob is fondly remembered by family and friends for his generous, caring, and kind soul. He was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and a member of ROTC at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Bob enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, and proudly served from 1966 to...
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Richard Posey

March 21, 1965 - August 7, 2009

Richard Garvin Posey age 44 of Plano passed away on August 7, 2009 leaving behind many close friends and relatives. A loving husband, father, son and brother. Left behind to cherish his memory is wife Asenathy, sons Garvin and Samuel, daughter SarahAnn Posey, parents Robert and Ann Posey, brothers Scott and Kenneth Posey, grandparents Dan and Jo Renick. Memorial service will be held at Aria...
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Jack Lemon

June 21, 1929 - August 6, 2009

H. Jack Lemon, age 80, born in Paducah, KY and of Park Forest, IL since 1958, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2009. He is survived by a son David Glen (Nancy) Lemon of Fairview, TX a daughter Jacqueline Marie (Larry) Winters of Little Rock, AR, a sister Ophelia May (Leonard) Rickman of Paducah, KY, a brother Marion “Buddy” (Jamie) Lemon of Paducah, KY a brother Ron (Diane) Lemon of Las Vegas...
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Harry Gene Akers

May 22, 1936 - July 20, 2009

Harry Gene Akers left this world a better place when he died on July 20, 2009, in Dallas, Texas. He was born May 22, 1936, to Harry Thomas and Velma Coulter Akers in Tyler, Texas. Harry will be remembered for his kindness and generosity to others, his love of animals, and his passion for history and for acquiring and collecting and trading World War II collectibles. Most individuals who...
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Edward Kevin Keatings

July 24, 1959 - June 20, 2009

Edward K. Keatings, 49, of Carrollton, TX, formerly of Binghamton, NY, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2009. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Linda Keatings, and his sister, Maureen Keatings. He is survived by his loving children, Michael and Sarah Keatings of Korea; Danielle Keatings and Joseph Keatings, of Carrollton, TX; his beautiful grandbabies, Megan and Emily Keatings of...
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Ilene Michelle Stern

May 8, 1954 - June 11, 2009

Ilene Stern, M.Ed., one of the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s preeminent advancement officers whose unique talents and outgoing personality made fund-raising an art form, passed away after a lengthy illness on June 11, 2009. Ilene’s 30+ year advancement career included numerous accomplishments, most recently at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas. She also provided major funding for critically...
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Dallas Daniel Dupre, V

May 26, 1981 - March 28, 2009

Dallas Daniel Dupre' V, 27, ended his hard-fought 2-year battle with T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia March 28, 2009. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Dallas lived the majority of his life in Plano, TX where he graduated from Plano East Senior High in 1999. An avid sports fan, Dallas played soccer for several competitive teams, most notably FC Lynx, & he played varsity soccer for PESH. As a freshman, he...
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