Laurel Land Funeral Home and Cemetery

When the time comes for you to plan a funeral, it helps to work with someone you can trust to take care of what needs to be done the way you want to do it. That's what we have to offer you whether you're planning ahead for your own funeral or taking care of someone you love. Your family's comfort matters a great deal to us. Generations of families have depended on us at Laurel Land Funeral Homes and Cemetery to provide the finest in personalized service and care. You can be assured that our reputation for customer service is excellent. We realize the importance of everyone's personal wishes and traditions and will work with you to create the funeral experience you want - from traditional services to anything that is possible today. Our funeral arrangers are experienced and compassionate professionals who will listen to what you have to say and take pride in making sure each and every detail is handled with care for you and your family. For your convenience, we have our own full-service floral shop, Rembrandt Florist, onsite at our Fort Worth location to make it easier for you to select any floral tributes you may want. We are also proud to be the only funeral home in the Fort Worth area to offer you the Enduring Memories® Video Booth so you, your family and friends can create a lasting tribute for yourselves and others to remember. More information is provided below. Finally, we believe you'll find our funeral home facilities to be beautiful, spacious and easy to find. From our 250-seat chapel to our more intimate family rooms at each location, our funeral home facilities were designed with your family's comfort and convenience in mind. Visitors to our Fort Worth location are welcomed with a lovely greeting area complete with an open staircase. Many have expressed finding this warm reception area to be comforting. We hope you do too. Our Laurel Land Funeral Home in Fort Worth is also conveniently located on the grounds of Laurel Land Cemetery. Those who have chosen to use both our funeral home and cemetery for their funerals find the seamless service and close proximity to be valuable added benefits. The well-maintained cemetery grounds offer visitors a serene haven for reflection and remembrance. The cemetery also offers picturesque lawns and gardens including two Veterans areas and the Garden of Reflections. You can choose from a variety of options including indoor or outdoor mausoleum entombment and private family estates. Traditional burial and cremation options are also available. The Chapel of the Chimes, a chapel commemorating the freedom of the press, is also on the grounds of the cemetery and replicates St. Paul's Church in Mount Vernon, N.Y. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you and give you a personal tour of our funeral home and cemetery in Fort Worth or our funeral home in Burleson. Just give us a call or stop by.


Our Obituaries

Joe Ward

August 13, 1946 - February 8, 2012

Loving husband, dad, & papa, survived by his wife, Gale; sons, David & wife Krystal, Jeff and wife Quynh; grandsons, Blake, Austin, Grant and Aydin Ward; along with a host of extended family and friends
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Ardalia "Boo" Vaughn

August 2, 1936 - February 7, 2012

Born August 2, 1936 in Henderson, Texas and passed away February 7, 2012 at the age of 75, in Dallas, Texas.
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Kevin Raynard Ware

October 25, 1965 - February 6, 2012

Age 46 of Dallas, Preceded in death by his brother Craig. Survived by his mother Doris Jean Ware; brothers Tommy Ware, Kenneth Pratt; sisters Catrina Ware, Tracy Odetunmibi, Kristi Galloway and numerous Nieces and nephews.
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Deryl Edwin Cochran

September 4, 1928 - February 5, 2012

Deryl E. Cochran Of Midlothian, TX. Born September 4, 1928 in Sulphur Bluff, TX. Passed away February 5, 2012. Preceded in death by loving wife of 57 years, Ruby; Survived by son Randall and wife Donna; granddaughter Jessica Cochran; grandson Joshua Cochran and wife Anna and two great granddaughters Claire and Julianna. Visitation Tuesday February 7, 2012 from 6pm-8pm at Laurel Land Funeral...
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Willie James Traylor

March 27, 1944 - February 4, 2012

Traylor, Willie James Survived by his wife Brenda Traylor, sons: Michael Traylor and wife Carolyn, Rodney Traylor, daughter: Rhonda Levingston and husband Kevin, 7 grandchildren: Anthony, Breanna, Keauna, Antoinette, Courtney, Konnedy, and Michael ll.
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Robert Allen Ashmore

March 10, 1951 - February 4, 2012


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Henrietta Diaz Coronado

February 16, 1925 - February 4, 2012

Henrietta Coronado, of Dallas, passed away February 4, 2012. Her husband, Gilbert, Sr. and her son, Martin, preceded her in death. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Rosemary; sons, Joe, Tony, Mike, Gilbert Jr., David, and Paul; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
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Jurline Ledbetter Howell

July 6, 1920 - February 3, 2012

Jurline "Jerri" Howell went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2012 at the age of 91. Jurline was born on July 6, 1920 to Frank Samuel Nelson and Cleo Birdie Thompkins in Celeste, Texas. Jurline loved being with children including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as the many children who passed through the doors of the day schools she owned and operated. Over the...
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Dennis Benners, Sr.

August 16, 1962 - February 2, 2012

Born August 16, 1962 in Dallas, Texas. Benners, age 49, passed away February 2, 2012 in Paris, Texas. Preceded in death by his father, Richard Charles Benners. He is survived by his wife, Josie Benners; son, Dennis Benners, Jr.; daughter, Lori Hernandez and her husband, David; three grandchildren, Mia, Christian, and Micaela Hernandez; mother, Elizabeth Kirby; brother, Richard Benners and his...
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Katherine " Kara " Elizabeth Maclin

March 31, 1981 - January 30, 2012

Maclin, Katherine " Kara " Elizabeth Survived by her parents: Gary & Georgiana Maclin, 2 sisters: Mary Pinkert and husband Travis, Rebeka Maclin, maternal grandparents: Taylor and Betty Lee, paternal grandmother: Katherine Maclin, aunts and uncles: Bill and wife Mary Toon, Cindy and husband Wayne Simmons, Patti and husband Dave Stitcher, Steve and wife Rhonda Maclin, Glen Maclin, numerous...
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Josefa Luz Garcia

August 8, 1931 - January 29, 2012

Josefa Luz Garcia 80 was born in Havana Cuba on August 8 1931. Passed away on January 29 2012 in Florida. Josefina is survived by her husband, Ricardo and daughters Diana Garcia & Jossie Castro.
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Maxine Wisner Thompson

March 11, 1918 - January 28, 2012


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Silas Malcolm Thompson

December 25, 1929 - January 27, 2012

Thompson, Silas Malcolm Survived by his brothers: Dow Thompson and wife Claudine, Harry Thompson and wife Jenann, sister in law: Ruby Thompson, daughter: Vicki Thompson, step son: Dr. Ed Carpenter and wife Bonnie, grandchildren: Dustin Dyar, Justin Dyar, Tyler Dyar, Greg Carpenter and wife Julia, Will Carpenter and Haley Carpenter.
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Tania Enamorado

December 11, 1995 - January 26, 2012

Enamorado, Tania 16, of Dallas, TX. Passed away January 26, 2012, Tania attended Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Academy School. She is survived by her parents: Hector Sabillon and Dina M. Enamorado, brothers: Henry Enamorado, Marisio Enamorado, Tio's: Jose Enamorado, Henry Enamorado, Omar Enamorado, and Juan Carlos Enamorado, Padrinos: Silvia Salazar @ Ismael Arnijo, and her grandmother: Maria Miranda
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Mamie Bell Peck

November 23, 1918 - January 26, 2012

Born November 23, 1918 in Dallas, Texas. Passed away January 26, 2012 in Hillsboro, Texas. Those left to cherish her memories are sisters, Mary Suratt and Margaret McCullough; children, Martha de la Cruz, Lee Bateman, and Al Peck; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 2 great, great-granddaughter.
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Patricia McKinney

April 5, 1947 - January 26, 2012

Born January 26, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. Mrs. McKinney passed away on January 26, 2012.
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Jewel S Crosby

October 8, 1915 - January 25, 2012

Preceded by her husband; parents; daughter; one brother and one sister. She is survived by her daughter Frances Montoya and Andy; two brothers; two sisters and numerous loving relatives and friends.
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Flora Jan Owen

April 6, 1936 - January 25, 2012


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George Ray Allbrite

November 21, 1926 - January 24, 2012

Allbrite, George Ray He is survived by sister: Alta Mae Fenner, and many other loving relatives and friends.
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Virginia Hightower Aday

June 27, 1924 - January 23, 2012

Aday, Virginia Hightower Of Mesquite, TX. Born June 27, 1924 and passed away Jan. 23, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband of 41 yrs. Lee Aday. She is survived by son, Steven Lee Aday and wife Betty of Dallas and daughter Pamela Gregg; sisters Louella Preston, Marjorie Stroope and Jean Beaver; grandson Jeff Allen; Granddaughter Kristen Stewart and husband Stephan; 2 great granddaughters...
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Constawilla Hulene Williams

April 17, 1936 - January 22, 2012

Williams, Constawilla Hulene Born April 17, 1936 in Hemphill, TX, passed away January 22, 2012 in Dallas, TX. Survived by her husband: Harland Williams, sons: Ronald Williams and wife Portia, Stephen Williams and wife Shrilee, and Duane Williams, daughter: Letisha Sneed and husband Stacey, 9 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.
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Maria Magdalena Zubiri De La O

September 30, 1961 - January 22, 2012


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Patricia Ann Dunlap

February 13, 1930 - January 21, 2012

Patricia Ann Dunlap Born on February 13, 1930, went home to her Lord on January 21, 2012. She was preceded in death by her sister Margaret Andrews and brother Neil Williams, and grandson Preston Ray. She is survived by husband and love of her life, Raymond Dunlap; daughters Elena and husband Tom Stephens, Melinda Jaeger, and Debbie Ray; grandchildren Andy Jaeger, Alex Jaeger, Diana Stephens,...
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Sadie Sparks

April 17, 1916 - January 21, 2012

Sparks, Sadie 95, of Desoto, TX, passed away on January 21, 2012, Sadie was happy when the family was together, outdoors on a nice day, teaching and tutoring young children. Her passion was children and church, sewing for the Parkland Babies; she had a cocky sense of humor. Preceded her in death, her parents, brothers & sisters, survived by her husband: John H. Sparks Sr. daughters: Jackie...
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Clara Tasby Bouldin

October 6, 1928 - January 20, 2012

After eighty-three years of sharing her life with us on this side of Glory, Ms. Clara Tasby Bouldin fell asleep into the peaceful arms of our Heavenly Father, Friday January 20, 2012. Our beloved and loving Clara Tasby Bouldin, was born to the parentage of the late Sam Tasby, Sr. and Riller Walker Tasby. She was born and raised in Canfield, Arkansas, and was next to the youngest of 8...
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Mary Lou Rodgers

October 13, 1915 - January 13, 2012


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Henry Herston Sandles

July 9, 1943 - January 12, 2012


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Ethel Brooxie Martin

November 14, 1916 - January 9, 2012


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Peggy Ann Civiletto

January 20, 1934 - January 9, 2012


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Guadalupe Gloria Santos

March 27, 1948 - January 9, 2012

Guadalupe Santos, 63, died January 9th, 2012, with her family by her side in her home in Duncanville, TX. She was born March 27th,1948, in Monterrey, N.L., Mexico to Antonio and Francisca Zamudio. She enjoyed family gatherings as well as playing loteria. She is preceded in death by her: Father: Antonio Zamudio and brother Braulio Zamudio She is survived by her: Mother Francisca Zamudio ...
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Kina Kay Kiser

March 20, 1917 - January 8, 2012


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T. C. Bryant

June 27, 1933 - January 7, 2012


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Carmen Pena Sosa

July 16, 1927 - January 6, 2012

Born July 16, 1927 in Ennis, Texas to Antonio Pena and Delphina Jaramillo, who preceded her in death. She passed away January 6, 2012 in Seagoville, Texas at the age of 84. Those left to cherish her memory include husband Jesse Sosa; daughters, Annette Sosa and Margaret Strauss; sons, Paul Sosa and Robert Sosa; sisters, Elberta Pena, Catherine Alcala, Esther Martinez and Gloria Pena; five...
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Brenda Ann Stoker

August 17, 1957 - January 4, 2012

Brenda Ann Stoker was born August 17, 1957, to L. A. Johnson and Luvenia Dedrick in Greensboro, Alabama. She entered this world with the purpose of changing lives. She was raised by Luvenia Dedrick and Wilbert Dedrick. This beloved mother, sister, daughter, and friend graduated from Greensboro High School. She went on to graduate from Tuskegee University with her Bachelor of Arts in...
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Odessa Inez Horton

May 6, 1929 - January 4, 2012

Horton, Odessa Inez Survived by her son: Travis Horton and wife Sandy, 2 grandchildren; Taryn Horton; Courtney Horton and 2 sisters: Velma Swimm and Laverne Stokley.
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John Chester Rowland

April 12, 1914 - January 3, 2012

Rowland, John Born April 12, 1914 and died January 3, 2012. John was born to Ruby Moore Rowland and John Ernest Rowland. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Lillian Harper Rowland; sisters Cassie Willis, Jewel Calhoun, Lorene McClendon, Berniece Hutson; brothers, Charles and Lynwood Rowland. He is survived by a host of nieces, nephews and friends. John served in the Navy...
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Ross Harlan Ritthaler

October 11, 1932 - January 3, 2012

Ross H. Ritthaler, 79, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at his home in Dallas, Texas. He was born October 11, 1932, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Otto W. and Marie Goering Ritthaler. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1950, Hutchinson Community College in 1952, and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology from Wichita State University. He was a Systems Analyst for...
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Cuu La

January 1, 1916 - January 2, 2012


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Mary Neal Cole

August 11, 1915 - January 2, 2012

Cole, Mary Neal Mary Cole was born in Thomson, GA. August 11, 1915, and passed away January 2, 2012 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 96. She is preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Dial and Murray Cole; grandson Brad Dial; stepdaughter Judy Cole Anderson. Mary was a resident of Houston and Dallas. She was a faithful and active member of Spring Branch Presbyterian Church is...
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Charles Mark Vaughan

April 1, 1949 - January 2, 2012

Vaughan, Charles Mark Survived by his wife: Susan of almost 37 Years, daughter: Monica and husband Doug, Daughter: Michelle and husband Brandon, son: Charles Jr. 4 grandchildren, one brother and one sister.
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Margie L. Hix

March 18, 1924 - January 2, 2012


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Clarence Jrome Davis

November 21, 1915 - January 1, 2012

Davis, Clarence Jrome Born November 21,1915, in Van Zandt County, city of Canton, Texas and raised in Athens, Texas.Passed away January 1, 2012 at Woodridge Nursing Home, Grapevine, Texas. Resided in Lancaster, Texas for over 60 years. Member of the National Guard of the United States from January 1935 to December 1937. The United States Navy Honorably discharged October 1945 and retired...
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Betty Sue Houston

November 16, 1946 - December 31, 2011


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Lindsey Merlean Johnson

November 28, 1975 - December 31, 2011

Lindsey Merlean Purifoy Johnson Is at peace after battling many health issues. She passed on Saturday, December 31, 2011. She was born on November 28, 1975 in Denver, Colorado. Lindsey,s cousin, Janet Julien was at her side at her passing. Lindsey had many gifts. She was gifted musically, both vocally and instrumentally. As she got sicker, she was unable to sing as she once had. Now her...
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David Charles Cordell

November 9, 1930 - December 31, 2011


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William Haven Rorex, Jr.

March 4, 1954 - December 30, 2011

William Haven "Billy" Rorex, Jr. was born March 4, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, to William Rorex, Sr. and Evelyn Rorex. He went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2011, in Dallas, Texas. Billy accepted Christ at an early age. He graduated from West Side High School in Gary, Indiana. He also attended Purdue University at Lafayette, where he became a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. Billy...
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Essie Mae Griffin

December 23, 1928 - December 30, 2011

Griffin, Essie Mae age 83, of Dallas, Texas passed away peacefully on December 30, 2011 at her home. She was born on December 23, 1928 in Texarkana, Arkansas to her parents, Lincoln Dollarhide and Ina Dollarhide Thrapp. She married Floyd Griffin in Dallas, Texas on January 15, 1963. She attended Texarkana High School and graduated in 1945. She was a longtime resident of Dallas, Texas. She...
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Lou Eva Taylor Aday-Stanley Splawn

August 25, 1926 - December 28, 2011

Lou Eva Taylor- Aday-Stanley-Splawn Passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Lou Eva was born April 25, 1926 to Robert and Bessie (Dyess) Taylor in Ellis County. She attended school one year at Reagor Springs; then Waxahachie Public Schools. She married Harold Aday in 1946 and moved to Dallas. They lived in the Dallas area until Harold died in 1985. In 1986 she moved back to Waxahachie...
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Melvin Lavon Pate

September 4, 1921 - December 28, 2011

Pate, Melvin Lavon Passed on Dec. 28, 2011 in Dallas, TX. Melvin was born Sept. 4, 1921 in Henderson County, TX. Preceded in death by his loving wife Lottie. Survived by his son James, daughter Kelly, grandchildren Tommy, Marc and Jodie, 5 great grandchildren. Visitation Dec. 30, 2011, 6-8 P.M. @ Laurel Land, Funeral Service Dec. 31, 2011, 10:00 A.M. @ Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. Interment @...
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Mary F. Martin

June 4, 1925 - December 26, 2011

Mary Martin was preceded by her parents Tom and Ruby Ackerman; sister Betty Mae Cox. She is survived by her husband Elbert L. Martin; son Elbert W. Martin; daughter Mary Lee Fort; grandson Anthony Martin; grandaughter Stephanie Martin; grandson Harold Fort; granddaughter Kari Fort; brothers Ray Ackerman and T.G. Ackerman; and 3 nieces and 3 nephews.
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Julie Inez Lenard

July 7, 1932 - December 25, 2011

Mrs. Julie I. Lenard Was one of seven children born to the union of the late Marshall McGraw and Inez Nettles McGraw in Dallas, Texas. Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. She was married at an early age to Sterling Lenard, and to this union four children were born, three daughters and one son. Her son, Derek Lenard, preceded her in death. She was a former member of the...
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Geraldine Bernice Thompson

December 6, 1931 - December 25, 2011

Get:lldine Bernice (Newton) Thompson, known as "Gerty" to family and friends. succumbed to multiple ailments and passed away peacefUlly on Christmas morning. 201 I. She was born December 6. 1931, to John F. and Velmer S. AlIen in Ennis, Texas. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her parents, six sisters, a brother. husband Joe C. Thompson, father of her children and love of her life Bill...
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Ruby Faye Mullen

October 13, 1936 - December 23, 2011

Ruby F. (Supree) Mullen of Dallas Texas born October 13, 1936, sunset December 23, 2011. Survived by husband Samuel Mullen,1 daughter Denise(Marcus) Floyd,3 sons Donald R. Mullen, Michael L. Mullen(Salone), David L. Mullen (Sandra), 2 sons who preceded her in death Samuel L. Mullen Jr, and Larry W. Mullen, daughter-in-law Debra Mullen. 10 grandchildren,3 great grandchildren, niece Virginia Faye...
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Henry Johnson

March 20, 1917 - December 23, 2011


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Leroy Hugh Gaffney

March 27, 1920 - December 22, 2011

Leroy Hugh Gaffney, of Dallas, Texas, born March 27, 1920, the youngest of three children of Lee and Matilda Anderson Gaffney of Oak Cliff. His father having died during the Depression, Leroy joined his older brother Jack and sister Mary in supporting the family while finishing grammar school. He attended Sunset High School, where he was catcher of the varsity baseball team and an ROTC...
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Jeannette Foster Burnett

December 24, 1913 - December 22, 2011

Preceded in death by her husband William George Burnett Jr. She is survived by her son William George Burnett III and Susie of San Antonio; 2 grand children, Jason Burnett of San Antonio, Jennifer Burnett and David Mulder of Ashville, N.C.; great granddaughter Naomi Mulder of Ashville, N.C. and many nieces, nephews and extended family. She was a long time member of Oak Cliff Christian Church. An...
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Marion Frances Robison

January 22, 1920 - December 19, 2011

Marion Frances Robison (1920-2011) Marion Frances Robison, age 91, passed away quietly on Monday, December 19, 2011 in Athens, Texas. She was known as "Frances" but affectionately known as "Tootsie" to her immediate family. She was born on January 22, 1920 in Centerpoint, Texas to Robert Sheridan Jones and Emma Edna Leatherwood. She spent many of her early years growing up in Leonard,...
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Jimmy John Sellers

January 7, 1929 - December 19, 2011

Sellers, Jimmy John Born January 7, 1929, passed away December 19, 2011 in Dallas, TX, A Longtime member of the Joy Class @ Tyler Street UMC. Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas C. and Vivian E. (Compton) Sellers and sister: Vivian E. Dudley, survived by his wife: Jane Sellers, daughters: Beverly Jett and husband Rick, Barbara Miller and husband Roy, son: John A. Sellers, 6 grandchildren...
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Robert Richard Taylor

August 21, 1939 - December 18, 2011

Robert R. "Bob" Taylor, 72, passed away peacefully at his home in North Richland Hills on Sunday after a long battle with cancer. Memorial services will be held at 10:00AM Tuesday, December 27 at Laurel Land in Dallas, TX, followed by graveside services at the Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery. A 20 year veteran of the U.S. Military, Vietnam combat veteran and retired aerospace engineer,...
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Gence Alan Hervey

January 27, 1924 - December 17, 2011


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Angelina Jo Palomo-Lucero

July 19, 2008 - December 17, 2011

Angelina Jo Palomo, born July 19, 2008, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pineoblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer. After spending several months undergoing various test and treatments, we discovered that there was no cure for her cancer. With her beautiful smile and precious little heart, she continued to struggle with her battle to survive. We thanked GOD every day for the time we had with her,...
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Mary Lee Fitzpatrick

March 4, 1935 - December 16, 2011


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Katherine Gladys Duke

August 26, 1925 - December 16, 2011

Duke, Katherine Brady Katherine "Cottie" Brady Duke was born August 26, 1925, in Dallas and died December 16, 2011, surrounded by her family and friends. A lifelong employee of the nation's railroad system, "Kathy," as she was known to her co-workers, loved working with the Texas & Pacific, Union Terminal Company and, most importantly, the Katy Railroad. She is preceded in death by husband...
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Delia Moreno Martinez

August 1, 1934 - December 16, 2011

Of Dallas, TX passed away Friday, December 16, 2011 peacefully from the arms of her loving family to the loving arms of Her LORD. Born August 1, 1934 in Dallas, TX to Antonio Moreno Sr. and Francisca Antillon-Moreno. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, and 4 sisters. She is survived by her brothers David Moreno (Dallas, TX), Tony Moreno (Pensacola, FL), Gilbert Moreno ...
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Benjamin Franklin Frazier

July 13, 1941 - December 15, 2011

Benjamin Franklin Frazier Was born in Brundidge, Alabama to Albert and Elnora Frazier on July 13, 1941. He grew up in Brundidge and graduated from high school in 1959. He went on to attend Paul Quinn College in Dallas where he graduated in 1963 with a major in Natural Science. A daughter, Jori Mann, was born to Benjamin in 1963. In 1964, Benjamin met and married Ella Brown from Hillsboro,...
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Isabel Morales

November 1, 1986 - December 12, 2011

Age 25 of Dallas, passed away December 12, 2011. She is survived by her mother Margarita Espinoza; father Eloy Morales Senior; brothers, Max Morales and Eloy Morales; sister Veronica Morales; sons Julien Rojas, Hector Rojas Jr. and Xavier Rojas.
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James Weldon McCann

July 8, 1930 - December 12, 2011

James W McCann Died peacefully December 12, 2011 with his wife and family by his side. He is survived by his wife Mary McCann, daughter, Debbie McCann, daughter Twilla and husband Ronnie Hinkle, son Bruce and wife Tina McCann, daughter Kimberly McCann, daughter Pam and husband Jon Greever. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren that he was very proud of, Randy and wife Jordan Hinkle, Rusty...
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Betty Jane Moore

March 11, 1942 - December 10, 2011


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Marvon Lucille Adams

September 28, 1920 - December 10, 2011

Adams, Marvon Lucille Born September 28, 1920 in Itasca, Texas passed away December 10, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. Preceded her in Death Woodrow Adams of 49 yrs, 5 siblings: Charles; Roland: Gerald; Frances; and Darlene. She is survived by her sons: Dan Adams and wife Mary Lou, Robert Adams and wife Brenda, 4 grandchildren: Dawn Cederberg and husband Mikael, Melissa Arizga and husband Andrew, Will...
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Edna Willie McGee

August 5, 1940 - December 7, 2011

Those left to cherish her memory are daughter, Monique McGee; son, Michael McGee; daughter-in-law, Vickie McGee; and son-in-law, Larry Peoples; grandchildren, Kim Cleveland, August McGee, Octavia Heard, Tyrone Johnson, and Keely Chambers; grandson-in-law, Anthony Lawless; sisters, Volanda Richardson, Myrtle Brown, Michelle Richardson, and Thurlene Richardson; and brothers, Renell Richardson and...
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Peggy Rae Waddleton

November 29, 1933 - December 6, 2011

Waddleton, Peggy Rae Survived by her husband: Ozell, Waddleton, and son: Christopher Waddleton
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Betty Jean Whittle

April 23, 1947 - December 5, 2011

Betty Whittle ("Boo," "Betty Boo," "Smokey") was born April 23, 1947, in New Orleans, LA, to the late Clarence and Alma Edwards. She was the seventh child and youngest sister. In 1966, she graduated from St. Helena High School in Greensburg, LA. Immediately after graduating, she moved to Dallas, TX where she met Jimmy Whittle and to this union three daughters were born. Her place of...
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Gladys Ruth Tennison

September 7, 1929 - December 4, 2011


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Minnie Faye Reed

March 28, 1923 - December 4, 2011

Minnie Faye Reed was born March 28, 1923 to the parentage of Jasper and Bell Williams in Corsicana, Texas. She attended G. W. Jackson High School. She was baptized at an early age at the Seventh Avenue Church of Christ, where she attended until moving to Dallas, Texas. After moving to Dallas, Texas, she attended the 9th Street Church of Christ, which later became the Cedar Crest Church of...
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Dorothy Lee Babb

November 25, 1925 - December 3, 2011


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Darryl Sean Prado

November 3, 2011 - December 2, 2011

Of Dallas, born November 3, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. Passed away December 2, 2011. Survived by parents, Tony Prado and Shana Grumbles; big brother Tony Prado, Jr.; grandparents; aunts; uncles; cousins; and many family friends.
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Delores K. Haworth

May 15, 1917 - December 1, 2011

Haworth, Delores K. Passed away Dec. 1, 2011 in Dallas, TX at the age of 94. Delores was born May, 15, 1917 in Sentinel, OK. She was preceded in death by her son; Mark Scherzer, and 4 brothers; Jack, Joe, Johnny and Ray Goodman. She is survived by her daughter; Charlene Patterson and 5 grandchildren; Eric, Haylee, Tony, Marci and Marcus.
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Charlene Mitchell Crochet

September 16, 1938 - November 30, 2011

Born September 16, 1938 and passed away November 30, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Glenn Mitchell. Survived by her husband, Earl J. Crochet; daughters Cynthia Mitchell Herndon and husband Ron, and Teresa Mitchell Stewart; grandchildren, Michael and Lauren; great grandchildren, Dorothy, Addison, and Aidan; and sister, Patricia. Donations may be made to the American Kidney...
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Altha Hill Walters

August 4, 1913 - November 29, 2011

ALTHA MAXINE HILL WALTERS, Born to Marcus Lafayette Hill and Lula Inez Spargur Hill on Aug. 5, 1913 in Hunter, OK, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tues. a.m., Nov. 29 ,2011. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Royce L. Walters and her son, Samuel J. Walters. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra, and Ken Vestal, her daughter, Judy, and Ricky Miguez, her son, James,...
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Don Louis Kennel

April 9, 1933 - November 29, 2011


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Steven Vester Crismon

December 8, 1940 - November 29, 2011

Steven Vester Crismon December 8, 1940-November 29, 2011, Steve was born in Barnsdall, Oklahoma and graduated from Fairfax High School in Fairfax, Oklahoma. He earned a degree from Oklahoma State University. He began his career in Houston with Univac as a programmer assigned to NASA, moved to Dallas in 1966, and worked for many years in telecommunications. Steve was self-employed for over 30...
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Bernardo Aguilera

August 26, 1920 - November 29, 2011

Mr. Aguilera was born in San Antonio, TX on August 26, 1920 to Bernardino Aguilera & Petra Nunez, and passed away in Arlington Tuesday, November 29, 2011. Mr. Aguilera is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nicolasa Aguilera; daughter, Isabel Granado; niece, Mary Lou Granado; & Veronica Elizardo also his niece. He is also survived by 6 daughters, Olga Ayala of California, Dina Cordova of...
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James Melvin Derr

May 18, 1936 - November 25, 2011

Born May 18, 1936 in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Derr passed away on Friday, November 25, 2011.
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Linda Banks Roan

September 5, 1952 - November 23, 2011

Mrs. Linda Joyce Banks Roan was born in Tyler, Texas on September 5, 1952 to Iris Muse Banks and John William Banks. Mrs. Roan graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1970 and attended East Texas State University, where she studied Elementary Education. She married her high school sweetheart, Oscar B. Roan, III in May of 1972 in Dallas. They founded Oscar Roan Ministries with her husband,...
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Annhi Zavala

November 22, 2011 - November 22, 2011


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Frances C. Mueller

July 12, 1922 - November 21, 2011

Born July 12, 1922, in Richmond VA. and passed way November 22, 2011. Relocated to Texas in 1948 where she became a successful & popular Real Estate agent and broker in Oak Cliff for many years. Preceded in death by her husband, Lester A Mueller, and son, Stephen Mueller. Survived by her daughter Debra Pendleton; grandchildren, William Pendleton and Lindsey Pendleton; along with many nieces,...
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Wilma E. Johnson

May 6, 1915 - November 21, 2011

Born May 6, 1915 to Edgar and Lucy Twentier , Beaver, OK. in a Sod House, delivered by Dr. Long who arrived by horse and buggy. She passed away November 21, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, John E. "Ed" Johnson Sr. Survived by son, John E. "Ed" Johnson, Jr. and wife Barbara; daughters, Sandra Lynn Clayton and husband Phil, Donna Jean Britain and husband Chuck; grandchildren,...
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Christopher Williams

January 5, 1953 - November 20, 2011


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Claudell Mack, Sr.

March 28, 1930 - November 19, 2011


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Bertha Louise Moore

August 24, 1926 - November 18, 2011

Bertha Louise Moore was born August 24, 1926 in Meridian, Mississippi, and passed from this life on November 18, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Contreras and her husband Frank; stepdaughters, Katherine Moore and Martha Jo Hamby and her husband Dean; stepsons, Tommy Moore and wife his Jo Ann, Bob Moore and his wife Patsy; sisters, Diane Davidson and Dean Moore;...
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Stephen Michael Webb

January 12, 1958 - November 17, 2011

Survived by his wife, Pam Webb daughter, Audrah Nadine Webb Romero and son-in-law, Christiaan Romero son, Micah Austin Webb and daughter-in-law, Alyssa (Aly) son, Stephen Caleb Webb grandson, whom he loved dearly, Carter Stephen Webb Romero mother, Billie Webb ...
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Erma Lorayne Pilling

September 9, 1918 - November 17, 2011

Preceded in death by her husband, Adolph Pilling. Survived by her daughter, Gretchen; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; along with numerous other loving relatives and friends
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William Scott Chisholm

August 1, 1922 - November 15, 2011

Age 89, Mr. Chisolm was preceded in death by his wife, Martha. Survived by daughter and son-in-law Vicky and Kenneth Grubbs; son and daughter-in-law Scott and Carol Chisholm; grandchildren, Greg Grubbs and wife Barbara, Anthony Grubbs, Samantha Chisholm Tiner and husband Keith, Sarah Chisholm Taylor and husband Shannon; great grandchildren, Cierra, Cheyenne, Summer Grubbs, and Trinity Tiner; ...
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Betty Cockrell

June 20, 1933 - November 15, 2011

Survived by her husband, Clarence Cockrell; son, Keith Reil; daughter, Robbie Reil; son, Chris Reil, son, Paul Richards, daughter, Audra Cockrell; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; brother, Richard Mills and special friend, Virginia Trotter.
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Juan Jose Soto

July 14, 1942 - November 15, 2011


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Bobby Troy Brimer

November 21, 1936 - November 15, 2011

Brimer, Bobby Tray Born in Emory, TX. passed away November 15, 2011, survived by mother: Lois Brimer, brothers: Scotty Brimer & Randy Brimer, sister: Madie Garlington, 3 daughters: Vicky Nottingham, Nannette Steele, Virginia Gaskey, 3 sons: Christopher Brimer, Patrick Brimer, Wendell Brimer, 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 1 on the way in June.
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Addie Louise Hussey

June 9, 1927 - November 14, 2011

Addie Louise Maulden Webb Hussey Born June 9, 1927 in Burlington, North Carolina. Parents William Edward and Lillian Estelle Maulden. Retired from Carrier Bock Air Conditioning and Southwest Kia. Formerly employed by the Dallas Morning News where she met her husband J.P. Hussey. Passed away November 14, 2011 after a prolonged illness. Preceded in death by husband J.P. Hussey and son...
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Ennis William Thorn

February 3, 1929 - November 13, 2011

Ennis William Thorn Was born on February 3, 1929 in Hughes Springs, Texas. He enlisted in the Navy when he was 18 years old and served on the USS Princeton, a light aircraft carrier. He was a WWII veteran. In 1960 he joined the Navy Reserves and served until he was 60 years old. Ennis worked for Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, California. He met and married his wife, Marline, in Orange...
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Carrie M. Smith

October 1, 1919 - November 13, 2011


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Anthony Charles Fulson

April 3, 1960 - November 11, 2011


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