Gonzalez Funeral Home and Crematory
Conveniently located at 1111 Military Parkway, Gonzalez Funeral Home is near all local cemeteries. The Mesquite location has been serving families since 1947. The sizable chapel can hold up to 350 guests with an additional 60 family seats. Five staterooms, including two large enough for elaborate family gatherings, enable families to choose a service that best reflects the lives of their loved ones.
At our Gonzalez Funeral Homes and Crematory, we believe that every life is unique, and every funeral should be too. We celebrate life. For those who wish to plan their final arrangements in advance, we offer The Simplicity Plan® prearrangement program, an easy way to handle an important family responsibility.
Our Obituaries
Robert Kenneth Bowers
March 25, 1926 - May 17, 2013
Robert Kenneth Bowers
Born: March 25, 1926 in Pampa, Texas
Death: May 17, 2013 in North Richland Hills, Texas
Graduated in 1949 at West Texas State University in Canyon, Texas with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Preceded in death by:
Parents: William David Bowers (Dave), Lula Winona Prater (Lula)
Wife: Jeanette Fern Smith Bowers, married February 1947
Sister: Marlene Bowers Fox
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Charles Lewis Weakley
March 22, 1943 - May 15, 2013
Charles Lewis Weakley, age 70, of Rockwall, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 surrounded by his family. Born March 22, 1943, in Tyler, Texas he was the son of the late William H. Weakley and Willie (Cox) Weakley.
Charles served in the United States Army and then entered the printing industry until he retired. He loved to play golf and to fish.
He is survived by his loving wife Thressa A. Weakley;...
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Steven Salinas
July 2, 1959 - May 7, 2013
Steven Salinas pased away suddenly on May 7, 2013, at the age of 53. Steve was born on July 2, 1959, in Robstown, Tx to Jose Simon and Victoria Blanco Salinas. He had one brother, Simon Salinas III, and two sisters, Sylvia Gonzalez and Sara Gwosdz. He left behind his partner Skip Abner, his grandmother Maria Sanchez, sister-in-law Angela Salinas, brother-in-law Chris Gwosdz, , his nieces and...
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Guadalupe Guerra
December 12, 1939 - May 6, 2013
Guadalupe Guerra passed away on May 6, 2013 at the age of 73. He was born in Edinburg, Texas on December 12, 1939. He worked as a foreman with Lee Walker and Willis Drilling Company for 37 years. He had a great passion for sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys. Mr. Guerra loved collecting coins and Baseball cards. He is a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and a 4th degree Knight with the...
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Jorge Arturo Sauceda
April 25, 1970 - May 5, 2013
Jorge Arturo Sauceda, age 43, passed away May 5, 2013. Survived by his Son Jorge Arturo Sauceda Jr.; Parents Napoleon Sauceda and Martha Sauceda; Brothers Rodolfo, Javier, Sergio, and Hugo Sauceda; Sisters Olga Sauceda, Sylvia Amador, and Laura Sauceda; Numerous Nieces and Nephews
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Amy Lee Trammell Young
January 8, 1924 - May 3, 2013
Amy Lee Trammell Young was born January 8, 1924 in Dallas, TX. She passed away Friday May 3, 2013 in Dallas, TX at the age of 89. Survived by her husband Earl Young; Son Tommy and wife Kristi Young; Daughters Paulette Young Coleman and husband Ed Coleman, Jeanette Trent, and Saundra Beaty; Grandchildren David Coleman, Jill Coleman, Daniel and Maria Coleman, Andrew Young, Ronnie Trent, Robin...
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Pete Castillo, Sr.
October 30, 1941 - April 30, 2013
Pete was born in Bryan, Texas on October 30, 1941. He passed away April 30, 2013. He is preceded in death by his wife Anuncia Castillo. Survived by sons Pete Castillo Jr., Armando Ramirez, and Joe Lewis Ramirez; Daughters Virginia Castillo, Sally Castillo, Yolanda Martinez, Olga Molina, Ana Argueta, Bonnie Gonzalez, and Elsa Ayala; Sister Julia Gonzalez; numerous Grandchildren, Great...
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Nelva Lynne Ethington
May 3, 1940 - April 29, 2013
Nelva Lynne was Born May 3, 1940 in Dallas Texas, to John Leonard and Nelva (Tucker) Lindsay passed away April 29, 2013. She Married David Lyle Ethington on July 18, 1959. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, aunt, sister, Pseudo mom for many and a great friend to countless numbers. She was Past Secretary of Theta Rho Assembly of Texas, a Past president of Harmony...
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Lucille Barber Adams
March 2, 1928 - April 27, 2013
Lucille Barber Adams age 85 passed away April 27, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband Joel T. Adams; Brothers George, Ivan, Reed, and S.M. Barber Jr.; Sisters Hattie Lander, Vauldine Rice, and Mary Williams. Survived by her sons Larry (Patricia) Adams, Bruce Lee Adams, Alan (Lorie) Adams, and Tracy (Melissa) Adams. Surviving sister Rosa Lee Krogli and brother Jack Barber Numerous Grandchildren...
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Jose Antonio Valdivia
July 17, 1986 - April 26, 2013
Jose was born on July 17, 1986 and passed away on April 26, 2013. Jose was a resident of Dallas, Texas. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Valdivia: Son, Antonio "AJ" Valdivia, and daughters Brooke and Kailei Valdivia; Parents Alejandro Valdivia Delgadillo and Irma Vazquez Lopez; Sisters Alejandra Villela, Yajaira Mendez and Celeste Valdivia. A niece, Adalynn and two nephews, Isaac and...
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Pauline E. Marks
February 13, 1925 - April 25, 2013
Elizabeth Marks was the only child born to the late Anna Jones and William Jones, February 13, 1925, in Iberia, OH. She graduated from Iberia High School. She then married the late William C Marks. They had 5 kids ; daughter Joella Marks, and her husband Ben of Lima OH, late son Bill Marks of Garland TX, daughter Lisa Mark, and her husband Andrew of Dallas TX, son Larry Marks ,wife Jan of...
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Edwin Suarez
September 29, 1959 - April 21, 2013
Edwin Suarez passed away unexpectedly April 21, 2013.
He was born September 29, 1959 in Manhattan, NY to Nicolas Suarez and Luz Nereida Diaz. He was preceded in death by his father, Nicolas and his brother Robert Ojeda. He is survived by the love of his life , Brooke Lively, her children Lauren and Ryan Lively, his wife, Katie and their son, Caleb, grandmother, Ernestina Ramirez, mother, Luz...
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Johnny Dolan Johnson
December 18, 1938 - April 15, 2013
Johnny D. Johnson is survived by his wife Patricia Johnson; children Dee Woodrum & husband Mike, Donna King, Debbie Johnson - Clark & husband Randy, Johnny Johnson & wife Peggy, Denise Flowers & husband Brad and Van Gorman; grandchildren Meagan, Hailey, Britany, Ashley, Bubba, Katie, Erika, Emily, & Jeremy; a great grandchild Marley Ann; and several nieces and nephews.
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Randell Gene Thornton
January 20, 1964 - April 15, 2013
Randell Thornton is survived by his Mother Patsy Thornton. Brother Ronnie Thornton, Sons Christopher Parrish, Brandon Johnson, and Daughter Patricia Faith Towns.
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Maria Del Carmen Garza
January 2, 1948 - April 15, 2013
Maria Del Carmen Garza, age 65, Passed away April 15, 2013 in Mesquite, TX. She is preceded in death by her Father Juan Gaytan; Son Juan Gabriel Garza; Sister Maria del Consuelo Huerta, and two Grandchildren. Survived by her Husband Guadalupe Indalecio Garza; Sons Indalecio Garza, Francisco Javier Garza, and Ricardo Huerta. Numerous Grandchildren and other family and friends.
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James Edward Norton
May 12, 1932 - April 11, 2013
James E. Norton is survived by his wife Cornelia Norton; children James Norton, Mary Sutphin & husband Ronald, Mark Norton & wife Christine, Samuel Norton & wife Melinda, Deborah Kepner & husband Douglas Knight, John Norton & fiancé Emily Klesken and Daniel Norton. 39 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
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Cynthia Riddle
May 20, 1963 - April 10, 2013
Cynthia Is survived by her Daughter Mandie And Asheliegh Hailey, Son Cory and Marissa Brown, and Grandchildren Parker Brown ,and Baylee Brown. Brothers Rickey and Wendy Johnson, David and Chris Johnson, Donald Johnson, and Sister Rebecca Cooey. Nephews and Nieces Donald Jr. Jason Cooey, Jeremy Cooey, Jennifer Cooey, Dani Johnson, Nikki Johnson, Rickey Jr. Matthew W. and Zachary .
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Hazel Alene Ledbetter
October 31, 1923 - April 6, 2013
Born October 31, 1923 in Murchison, Texas went home on April 6, 2013. Survived by daughter Calene Roddy of Garland, TX and son Donald Willeford of Plano, TX; Five Grandchildren, Seven Great Grandchildren, and three Great Great Grandchildren; Several precious nieces and nephews. Viewing will be held from 6pm – 8pm on Thursday April 11, 2013 at the Gonzalez Funeral Home and Crematory in Mesquite ...
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Tom Donald Boyd
April 9, 1921 - April 5, 2013
Tom Donald Boyd, Loving Husband, World War II veteran, employee of Duggan Iron and Metal for 37 years passed away April 5, 2013 at the Christian Care Center in Mesquite, TX. He was an avid Gardner with an unlimited love for Western movies. He is preceded in death by Eva Bernice Boyd, his wife of 63 years. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
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Rolff Alexander Camey
November 25, 1997 - April 4, 2013
Rolff was born in Dallas, TX on November 25, 1997 to Rolff Amado Camey and Idalia Ramirez. He passed away April 4, 2013 at Childrens Hospital in Dallas, Texas. He was a vibrant young boy who loved Soccer and excelled in Mathematics at J.J. Pierce High School in Richardson, Texas. He is survived by his parents and Grandparents.
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LaQuita Gale Cagle
February 13, 1935 - March 28, 2013
LaQuita Gale Cagle was born February 13, 1935 in Gladewater, Texas to the late William Franklin Lewis and Ella Mae Lewis. She passed away March 28, 2013 at Lakepointe Medical Center in Rowlett. She is survived by her son Robert Cagle of Eagle Pass; Daughters, Cathy L. Conroy of Colleyville, Karen L. Harwell of Marshall, Linda Brehm-Graves of Burnet, and Nancy Dawson of Garland; 14 Grandchildren...
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William Henry McCurry
March 11, 1919 - March 25, 2013
William Henry McCurry was born in Huntsville, Alabama, March
11, 1919 to Henry and Hattie Hendrix McCurry. William had one
step-sister, Heffie Martindale, one step-brother Dwey McCurry. He
had three brothers, Joe, Troy and James McCurry. he had one
brother and sister who died in infancy. William came to Texas
when he was eight years old. he lived on a farm as he grew up. He
went into the...
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Alvin "Frankie" or "Gramps" Allsup, Jr.
January 23, 1940 - March 21, 2013
FRANKIE "GRAMPS" ALLSUP was born Alven Franklin Allsup Jr in San Antonio, TX on January 23, 1940 to Maggie Lee Johnson and Alven Franklin Allsup Sr.; accompanied by older sister Alvia Floran Allsup.
His dirt floor, tin-roof family home in Medina, TX was filled with four of the kindest people the world would know. With the love and dedication of his parents and sister he developed outstanding...
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Hazel L. Emig-Garrett
December 14, 1928 - March 19, 2013
Hazel L. Emig – Garrett was born December 14, 1924 in Corsicana, Texas to Mr. Joseph L. & Pearl O. Baker. She went to be with her Lord March 19, 2013 in Mesquite, Texas. Hazel retired from South Western Bell after 31yrs as an telephone operator. She loved her animals Coco, Holly, and Smokey, watching her husband drag race, she had beautiful hand writing which made her an excellent penpal,...
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Gloria S. Bassett
December 5, 1930 - March 16, 2013
Gloria Mae Sanford Bassett was born December 5, 1930 in Dallas, TX to her parents John & Lillian Sanford, she went to be with her Lord Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Dallas, TX at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Audrey Robinson. Gloria spent her life helping others, she retired from the Dallas Independent School District. She taught at Stephen F. Austin, O. M...
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Phillis R. Milligan
December 17, 1931 - March 13, 2013
Phillis was born December 17, 1931 to Edward & Lenorma Richardson in Marseilles, Il, she was called home to be with her Lord on March 13, 2013 in Mesquite, Texas at the age of 81. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Carroll Milligan, and son Mike Mulligan. Phillis is survived by son Dan Milligan & wife Nancy; grandchildren Kati, Ryan, Robyn, Mikey, and Loryn; great grandchildren...
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Josue Ivan Hidalgo
January 18, 2002 - March 12, 2013
Josue Ivan Hidalgo born January 18, 2002 in Dallas Texas. Survived by his parents Denise Hidalgo, Alberto Hidalgo, siblings Angel Garcia, Gerardo and Lindsay Hidalgo. Preceded in death by his grandmotherTheresa Camey and grandfather, Fransico Hidalgo. He was an intelligent child who attended Porter Elementary in Mesquite Texas. His most recent academic achievements was exemplary student in...
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H C Carpenter
September 16, 1935 - March 12, 2013
H C was preceded in death by his parents Cleo H. & Ruby Carpenter and loving wife Betty L. Carpenter. He is survived by three daughters Angelia Crozier, Michelle Wilson, & Nancy Ferreira; grand children Jacob Crozier, Jamie Crozier, Bryan Ferreira, Ryan Ferreira, Charles Wilson and Emily Wilson; and great grandchildren Emma Crozier, Mason Ferreira, Abigal Wilson, and Catie Wilson.
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Mary Merle Morgan
September 15, 1927 - March 9, 2013
Mary Merle Arline, daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth Arline, was born in the village of Otter Creek, Florida, on September 15, 1927, and died in her Mesquite, TX home on March 9, 2013. Her demise was the result of a long bout with Liver Cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, sisters, and family survivors include her husband of 68 years, Edwin B. Morgan, Sr., Sons Edwin B....
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Melba Irene Goforth
January 11, 1926 - March 8, 2013
Melba was born on January 11, 1926 and passed away on March 8, 2013. Melba was a resident of Mesquite, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jess Goforth Jr. She is survived by her son Bobby J. Goforth and wife Patsy; daughters Mollie Beth Goforth Phillips and Becky Joyce Goforth Odom. Grandchildren;
Misty, Teresa, Lee, Marie, Sherrie and Jess B. Great grandchildren; Ethan and...
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Patricia Faye Richards
June 30, 1943 - March 7, 2013
Patricia Faye Richards was born in Lucas, Texas on June 30, 1943 to the late Everett and Lura Barnes. She passed away March 7, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Richards worked in the Human Resources department at K-Mart for a little over 27 years. She and her husband loved the outdoors and enjoyed Fishing and Camping. She is survived by her husband James Richards;...
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Helen Floy Carter
November 28, 1934 - March 4, 2013
She was preceded in death by parents Madison & Floy Wolfe, husband Clifford Wayne Carter, son Michael Wayne Carter, and all six of her siblings. Helen is survived by her son Coy Lance Carter & wife Marsha; daughter Sherry Elaine Carter; six grandchildren Jason Michael Carter, Jeff Long, Joseph Michael Carter, Ski La Dawn Carter, Lauren Lynch, and Christie Maley; seven great grandchildren; and...
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Robert F. Williams
December 6, 1928 - February 23, 2013
Robert departed this earth on February 23, 2013. His suffering has ended and now he is in the hands of our Lord. Robert retired from Mobil Oil Corp in 1987 after 33 years. He continued to work in a field that was his love, Aviation. Working part time at Provine Flying Service and Mesquite Metro Airport until 2011. He was in the Civil Air Patrol, The Black Sheep Squadron. A dedicated Father and...
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Ferry Laquin Weber
November 6, 1953 - February 22, 2013
Ferry Laquin Weber age 59, of JosphineDied Febuary 22, 2013 at Baylor University Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born November 6, 1953 in Madisonville, KY to Winston and Ola McLemore. She loved her dogs; She enjoyed Reading, painting and sewing when able; She was a dedicated worker.
She was preceded in death by her father Winston McLemore, mother Ola McLemore and husband...
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Melba Lois Rankin
November 28, 1949 - February 15, 2013
Melba is survived by her husband Robert Rankin, brothers Joe Alvin Ingram and James Edwin Ingram.
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Brenda Lee Allen
June 26, 1959 - February 14, 2013
Brenda Lee Allen, age 53 long time resident of Mesquite, TX passed away Feb. 14, 2013 from a lengthy battle with lung disease.
Brenda was born June 26, 1959 in Belleville, IL but grew up in Mesquite since the age of 9, she graduated from Mesquite High School in 1977.
She is survived by her mother Bernice Allen, brothers, Tony Allen, Bill Allen, sister, Marsha Allen, and her companion...
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Nelda Jean Eppink
October 6, 1945 - February 6, 2013
Nelda (Jean) is survived by her husband Gary Eppink her son Brian Eppink, her Daughter Mitzi Sawyer husband Jonathan, her Mother Sarah Miller and brother Franklin Miller and other family and friends. Nelda Loved scrapbooking and trips to the beach. She was loved by her family and will be missed.
In lieu of flowers make donations to Breast Cancer Foundation.
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O D Patterson
September 21, 1927 - February 5, 2013
O D is survived by his wife Lorraine Patterson and his son Micheal Patterson, and Numerous Nephews and nieces. he worked at John E. Mitchell Company for 38 Years. he loved fishing and hunting. O D was loved by all.
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Karen Gray
March 6, 1951 - February 4, 2013
Karen is survived by her husband Mike Porter.
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Deborah Sue Burdick
June 14, 1955 - January 29, 2013
Deborah was preceded in death by her parents. Deborah is survived by her husband James Ronald Burdick, her children Teresa Leech & friend J B Kirk, Tina Stevens & husband Rusty, Timothy Gordan, Charles Ladesic & wife Carla; siblings Bobby Burgess and Pamela Thorn; grandchildren Krystal Leech, Micheal Leech, Amy Ladesic, Trey Gordon, Alyssa Gordon, Dusty Burdick, Shelby Seiler, and Daysen Burdick...
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Lester Laverne Andrews
November 4, 1946 - January 27, 2013
Lester Laverne Andrews was born on November 4, 1946 in Washington, Kansas. He died on January 27, 2013 in Spring, Texas after a three and half year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Lester "Les" worked for Western Electric, Southwestern Bell, and AT&T for just short of 38 years. He was a tester in the central offices. He loved computers and anything electronic. He loved his family.
He...
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Maria Valladarez
June 17, 1928 - January 26, 2013
Maria was Proceded in death by her parents, and husband. Maria is survived by her sons Jesse Valladarez of Dallas, Arturo Valladarez of Dallas, Raul Valladarez of Waxahachie, Sergio Valladarez of Mesquite, Jerry Valladarez of Balch Springs. Daughters Maria Garcia of Frisco, Laura Valladarez of Dallas, Maria Lewis of Mesquite, Maria Ybarra of Mesquite. 28 grandchildren and 24 great grand children...
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Juanita Powers Redden
January 18, 1923 - January 25, 2013
Juanita Powers Redden passed away on January 25, 2013 shortly after her 90th birthday. She was born and grew up in Mangum Oklahoma, the daughter of J. Percy and Willene (Jones) Powers. As the daughter and grand-daughter of attorneys she attended the University of Oklahoma Law School but following graduation decided against sitting for the bar and instead took employment with the Army Corps of...
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Jimmy David Mitchell
December 2, 1959 - January 25, 2013
Jim Mitchell, born December 2, 1959, in Dallas, Texas entered into glory, last Friday, at 6:00 am, January 25, 2013, at the age of 53 years, one month, and 23 days.
Jim was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Mitchell, of Oklahoma, and his mother, Barbara Tolley of Dallas. Surviving Jim are his wife, Lisa—he was married to her for 29 years. Jim had a daughter, Mandie Mitchell, of...
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Gwenda Wynema Durrett
October 10, 1938 - January 23, 2013
Gwenda was preceded in death by her husband Truett Wayne Durrett. She is survivied by her children Tim Durrett & wife Dottie, Truett Durrett, Melinda Hoover, and Dewayne Durrett & wife Jennifer; grandchildren Brandi, Dustin, Tisha, Heather, Chris, Katie, Brendan, and Kaylee; and great grandchildren Kayla, Kyle, Velicity, Serenity, Louisa, and Maelie.
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Cleo Elizabeth Rupley
August 11, 1925 - January 21, 2013
Cleo was born August 11, 1925 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Clinton and Cleo Lamphere. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Richard Rupley; three sisters and two brothers Burton Lamphere, Wynetta Scott, Ruth Feight, Lewis Lamphere and Sandra Dennis. Cleo is survived by children Richard Rupley & wife Shae, Martin Rupley & wife Dolores, Randy Rupley, and Cleo Poston & husband Warren;...
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Misty Ann Ponciano
July 20, 1978 - January 15, 2013
Misty was preceded in death by her brother David S. Silva. She leaves behind her parents mother Cynthia Rojas & husband Ernest and father Joe David Silva; her husband Michael Ponciano, Sr.; two sons Michael Ponciano, Jr. and David Silva; and two sisters Sophia Lucas and Loisa Silva.
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Jerry Don Swanner, Sr.
March 6, 1947 - January 9, 2013
Jerry Don Swanner, Sr. age 65 of Mesquite
Died January 9, 2013 at Dallas Regional of Mesquite
He was born March 6, 1947, in Dallas, TX. to J.P. Swanner and Eunice Pauline Swanner.
He attended school in Mesquite and served in the US Army.
Jerry spent his time caring for his mother and once a month working in Canton that he enjoyed for the last 6 years.
He loved cars ( buying and selling ) and...
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Virginia Ella Jones
January 30, 1923 - January 6, 2013
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Everett Jones; parents Dave & Eva Wren; and sisters Irene, Maureen, and Alice.
Virginia is survived by children James, Kay, & Sue; grandchildren Jason, Jamey, Kenny, Philip, & Josh; great-grandchildren Avery, Braeden, Bennett, & Faye Lynn; sisters Geneva, Ruth, & Betty; and numerous nieces & nephews.
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Robert "Bob" W Bruce
January 6, 1934 - December 30, 2012
Robert W. Bruce of Caddo Mills, TX passed away on December 30, 2012. Born in Rochelle, LA on January 6, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence Bruce & Laura LaVerne Swafford; son Robert Dennis Bruce; brother Jackie Bruce; and sister Sally Epton.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife Jeanette Brown Bruce; son Johnny Bruce; brother Perry Bruce; step-daughter Laura La Grone;...
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Lois Mildred De Roo
August 3, 1936 - December 27, 2012
The memorial service of Lois De Roo, 76, of the Highland Springs retirement residence in Dallas, Texas will be held on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 11 am at the First Presbyterian Church, 1028 S. Belt Line Rd., Mesquite, TX.
Lois had a fall on Monday, November 26, 2012 resulting in a broken shoulder and severe head laceration; following surgery for the broken shoulder she suffered a massive...
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Lori Carissa King
August 1, 1980 - December 21, 2012
Lori Carissa King is survived by her parents Merleen King & Richard King; beloved daughter Amanda King; loving boyfriend Gregory Shaffer, two sisters Tiffany King & Georgianna Wilson; and brother Benjamin King.
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Margaret Estel Power
August 2, 1927 - December 2, 2012
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Louie Cleve Power, daughters Betty Burleson & Sylvia Killough, one sister and three brothers. She is survived by daughters Patty Lemons & friend Donald Renfro, Fran Wolf & huband Jerry, seven grandsons, one granddaughter, fifteen great grandchildren, one great great grandson, sister Edra Winfred, and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Thomas Ellis Riddle
October 3, 1944 - November 26, 2012
Thomas was preceded in death by parents William & Annie Riddle and brother Jimmy Riddle. He is survived by his wife Laura Riddle, children Cynthia Moore, Regina Vandergriff, Jason Greenwalt, Travis Greenwalt, and Collin Greenwalt; two grandchildren Paul Vandergriff and Hunter Michelle Brown; two great grandchildren Kaelin Annabel Brown and Phillip Neal Brown; ten brothers and sisters; and...
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Anita Oakley Cox
January 7, 1957 - November 25, 2012
Anita is survived by parents James and JoAnn Oakley, two sons Keith & Chris Sutton; daughter Lachrista Cox; three sisters Jamie Powell, Barbie Oakley, & Brenda Johnson; two brothers Tony and Doug Oakley; six grandsons and one granddaughter.
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Anna K Hamilton
April 16, 1927 - November 21, 2012
age 85, of Mesquite, Texas went to
be with her Lord Wednesday November
21, 2012 she was born April
16, 1927 in Augsburg, Germany.
She is survivied by husband Raymond Hamilton, and two children
Robert Hamilton and wife Linda and Carroll Hamilton Russell; and several
grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations may be made
to the Alzheimer's Association in Anna's name.
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Curtis Leroy Jones
February 12, 1923 - November 20, 2012
Born on February 12, 1923 in Smith County, Texas and passed away November 20, 2012 in Garland, Texas at the age of 89. Loving brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. A World War II veteran, Mr. Jones spent much of his life in East Texas (mostly in the Henderson, Texas area) as a store manager for a well service & supply company before moving to the Dallas area some years after his...
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Mary Elizabeth Alexander
December 13, 1923 - November 9, 2012
The Joy of the Journey began for Mary Elizabeth (Barnett) Alexander who was born to the parents of Earlie (Sonny) and Marion (Banks) Barnett on December 13, 1923, Dallas, Texas. She was the second sibling (Richard Carl) of this family. Mary was raised by her grandparents (Pink& Lizzie) Barnett, in Rand Community, "Little Egypt", Kaufman, Texas
Mary received her schooling in the community of...
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Kathleen Diegel Melton
June 21, 1951 - November 6, 2012
Kouri, Kathleen (Diegel) Melton 6/21/1951 - 11/6/2012
President, Southeast Dallas Chamber of Commerce. She is survived by her husband, Kammell Kouri, sons Ryan Melton and Chase Johnson, mother, Louise Daugherty, brothers Msgr. Ron Diegel, Tony Diegel Jr and Chris Diegel, sisters Dianne Laudt, Melinda Hlavenka and Jennifer Arthur and many loving nieces and nephews. proceded in death by her father...
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Pearl Eleanor Massey
May 19, 1937 - November 5, 2012
Massey, Pearl Eleanor Born May 19, 1937 passed away November 5, 2012. Retired from KC Aviation . She is survived by daughters; Bonita Sanchez & husband Agustin, Anita Brand & husband Dennis, Debbie Scarborough, 6 grandsons, 8 great-grandchildren, and her beloved dogs Darlin, Littlebit, and Sparky. Visitation 6-8pm, Thursday, November 8, at the funeral home. Services 10am Friday, November 9,...
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Peggy Joyce Pate
November 19, 1943 - November 1, 2012
Peggy was preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Pate. S he is survivied by children son Robert E. Pate & wife Nancy daughter Wendy Devore & husband Mark, grandchildren Robert Pate, III, Steven Noland, Shawn Devore, Bradley Devore, and Emma Devore; siblings Ollen Forbes, Heartha Pruitt, Jessie Nelms, and Audrey McBride.
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Carmela Nancy Dayman
April 12, 1924 - October 29, 2012
Carmela Nancy Dayman age 88 of Mesquite, Texas went to be with her Lord Monday, October 29, 2012. She was preceded in death by husband Joseph Dayman and a daughter Donna Dayman. Carmela is survived by two sons Dennis Dayman & wife Jackie, Brian Dayman; daughter Rosanne Dayman; four grandchildren Dennis Dayman, Elizabeth Dayman, Brian Dayman, and Jacob Chavira; and 2 great grandchildren Matthew...
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Mark Wayne Ward
July 1, 1958 - October 25, 2012
Mark was preceded in death by his mother Ms. Etta Jean Ward, he is survived by his father Mr. Bill Ward, two aunts Evelyn Sparks, Dorothy Warc, and several cousins.
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Georgia M. Harless
March 2, 1922 - October 25, 2012
Preceded in death by her son Kerry Harless and grandson Matthew Harless, survived by daughter Linda Harless, son Larry Harless and wife Debbie , grandchildren , Tammy Harless Peters, Melissa Bannister, Dee Dee Harless, Jason Harless, eight great grandchildren, sister Christine Neely.
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Peggy Jane Bewley
January 1, 1936 - October 24, 2012
Born January 1, 1936 in Tyler, TX and passed away peacefully October 24, 2012 at her home in Mesquite, TX. Peggy was born to James Chester Blackmon and Ruby Lee Hall of Tyler, TX. She was later adopted by Robert J. Frisbee and Lela E. Rogers Frisbee of Dallas, TX. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1955 after which time she married Arthur Norman Bewley of DeKalb, TX. Peggy...
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Ruth Belen Portalatin
January 26, 1932 - October 18, 2012
Ruth Belen Lopez Portalatin
Ruth Belen Lopez Portalatin, age 80, of Mesquite, Texas, passed away October 18, 2012.She was born January 26, 1932 in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico as the youngest daughter of Custodio Lopez and Juanita Rivera Lopez.
She graduated from the Baptist High School in Barranquitas and the University of Puerto Rico in San Juan.
Ruth raised three children primarily by...
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Joey Angela Wilkerson
May 2, 1973 - October 12, 2012
Joey Angela Wilkerson, daughter of Jeff & Marla Wilkerson and Anne & Dan Berry, was born May 2, 1973 in Fort Gordon, Georgia. She moved on to Heaven on October 12, 2012. We can only imagine her long desired thrill and joy.
Joey Graduated from Poteet Hight School in 1992 where she enjoyed playing golf and working with the People Helping People program. Her love of animals led her to working...
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Jaime Romero
May 2, 1929 - October 8, 2012
In loving memory of Staff Sergeant Jaime Romero, who served in the Army for four years and fought during the Korean War for a year and a half. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Concha Romero, daughter Norma Mendoza, husband Albert, and grandchildren Cynthia, Amelia, Vincent, and daughter in-law, Alexis. He was born and raised in El Paso on May 2, 1929 and was called home by his Lord and...
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Willie Maye Lloyd
May 20, 1921 - October 3, 2012
Preceeded in death by her granddaughter . Willie was born on May 20,1921 in Winters, Texas to her parents William cox and Maybell Poole Cox , she had a very successful career as a managing supervisor for the Dallas Times Herald, she is survived her loving daughter Linda Lee, son in law Jack Waller, one sister Rubye Campbell.
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Milton Carl Mullanix
October 9, 1960 - September 22, 2012
Survived by his daughters Ashley Mullanix and Shelby Mullanix ,mother Linda Land , brother Greg Mullanix, sister Kelly Bishop.
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Altha Marie Jones
May 12, 1923 - September 20, 2012
Marie is survivied by her loving daughter Tina Jones
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William Kevin Phillips
April 18, 1966 - September 20, 2012
William Kevin Phillips "Willie", was born on April 18, 1966 in Paris, Texas and went to join his mother, Eva and his brother, James in heaven on September 20, 2012. Willie was raised in Negly, Texas by his mother Eva Joyce Adams and stepfather Frank Adams with his brothers Kenny Wayne Phillips and James Shelton Phillips.
At age 22 he moved to Dallas, Texas and at age 28 he had son,...
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J.C Cannon, Jr
February 24, 1949 - September 20, 2012
J.C. CANNON JR , BORN FEBRUARY 24, 1949. PASSED AWAY AT HIS HOME ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2012. PRECEDED HIM IN DEATH HIS LOVING WIFE DEAN. MOTHER, MYRTIS. FATHER J. C. BROTHERS ROBERT, JOHNNY, SISTER MARY. STEPDAUGHTER SUZAN. SURVIVED BY DAUGHTER BETH MARONEY OF COMBINE , SONS J.C. 3RD FROM TERRELL, . PATRICK WAYNE OF SEAGOVILLE. STEPSONS, BILL AND KEN TAYLOR OF MESQUITE. SISTER ...
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Willie "Bill" Nevil
October 13, 1947 - September 13, 2012
Bill is survived by his wife Sue Allen Nevil, daughter Laura Hester, two sons Kevin and David Nevil.
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Amparo Hernandez Garcia
February 27, 1924 - September 5, 2012
Preceded in death by her husband Juan C. Garcia Sr,daughter Shirlee Smith, great grandson Brett Hunter Staples ,brother in law Bernardo Garcia and childhood friend Effie Abeyta , survived by son Juan H. Garcia Jr. and wife Cordelia (Core) ,daughter Maria Elkins and husband Dexter, daughter Yolanda Deatherage and husband Jack ,grandsons David Deatherage ,Juan Garcia III and wife Leticia Betran ...
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Mary Ruth Allen
February 26, 1940 - September 3, 2012
Ms.Mary Ruth Allen is preceded in death by her parents Millard C. Cundiff Sr. & Rosa Lee (Starnes) Cundiff, daughter Kimberly Allen, brothers M. Cundiff Jr., Paul Eugene Cundiff, Richard Cundiff, and a sister Norma Brooks.
She is survived by her loving husband James "William" Allen; daughter Pamela Rhoades; Son Robert Pulley & wife Jami; four step children Gregg Allen, Melody Burk, Melinda...
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Ena Powell Hughes Mallow
January 2, 1925 - August 23, 2012
Mallow, Ena, Maxine, age 87, of Mesquite, Texas passed away peacefully on August 23, 2012 at Mesquite. She was born on January 2, 1925 in Red Springs, Texas to her parents, Earl Monroe and Nanny Alva.
Ena was the youngest of 6. She married Ramon (Dan) Daniel in Mesquite on January 25, 1997. She was a longtime resident of Mesquite, Texas for fifty six years and employed by Gardner Denver as...
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Ramsey Lee Laverty
October 30, 1981 - August 16, 2012
Ramsey Lee Laverty, 30, of Mesquite, TX, passed away on August 16, 2012 in Carrolton, TX. Visitation on Friday, August 24, 2012 from 10am - 8pm. Funeral services will be held at 4:00pm on Friday, August 24, 2012 at Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home at 1111 Military Pkwy. Mesquite, TX 75149 with Worship Leader Sean Carter.
Ramsey Lee Laverty was born at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, TX to Ricky...
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Carlos E. Garcia
January 23, 1976 - August 16, 2012
Survived by his son Alexander Bangs ,mother Blanca Glass,stepfather Stan Glass, father Paul Garcia, sisters Diana Owens and Anita Garcia, step brother J Michael Glass, step sister Coila Evans ,grandmother Paula Tanguma ,nephew and niece Conor and Aevri Owens , Gary Turner, numerous aunts , uncles, cousins and other relatives.
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William (Bill) Brasher
May 29, 1923 - August 15, 2012
William C. Brasher, age 89 of Mesquite, TX went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, August 15, 2012. He is survived by loving wife of 68 years Ms. Dorothy (Compton) Brasher, three children son William C. Brasher & wife Karen, daughter Suzie Gregg & husband Grady, and son Kenny Brasher & wife Diane; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. William was World War II veteran, retired from the...
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Fermin Sanchez
July 7, 1923 - August 14, 2012
survived by his wife Elena Sanchez, son Charles D. Sanchez and wife Sue, daughter Norma Watson and husband Gary , four grandchildren Jennifer,Melissa,Angela, Steve, five great grandchildren, one brother and one sister.
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Betty Jean Block
September 19, 1951 - August 12, 2012
Betty Jean Block was born September 19, 1951 in Wadena, MN to Mr. Wilbert Stanley and Geneta Irene Steinkraus. She went home to be with the Lord on August 12, 2012 at the age of 60.
In April of 1973 she married Mr. Thomas Elmo Block, whom she dearly called Mo. Together they moved to Garland, TX to start a family but eventually settled in the city of Balch Springs in 1977. She dedicated many...
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Jimmy Ned Newsom
December 5, 1939 - August 12, 2012
JIm Newsom, 72
Texas resident Jimmy Ned Newsom, 72, died August 12, 2012
Mr. Newsom was born In Kerens, Texas on December 05, 1939 to John and Wilmoth Newsom
Former employee of Texas Instruments / Reytheon as a machinist
Served in the US Army from 1959 to 1962
He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed spending time with his children. He was a history enthusiast of the Civil War era. ...
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Ronnie Lee Higdon
January 1, 1947 - August 6, 2012
survived by son, Rick Higdon and wife Marina , daughter Tracie Aly ,grandchildren Anna Higdon, Scott Higdon, brother Robert Higdon.
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Lizzie Mae Griffin
June 26, 1923 - August 5, 2012
Survived by her only daughter Frances Davidson and son in law James Davidson,grandchildren Donna Gail McCurry and husband michael,James Kevin Davidson and wife Pamela, great granchildren Gregory Allen McCurry, James Colton McCurry ,Payton Jo Davidson,great great grandchildren Jordan Cain McCurry , Noah Carter McCurry , sister Johnnie Wales , brother C.H. Shelton.
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Doris Kafka
October 17, 1927 - August 3, 2012
Sister Doris Kafka was born on October 17,1927 to W.H. and Laura Ann Lankford. She was one of 6 children. She went Home to be with the Lord on August the 3rd 2012.
Doris was a member of Tripp Baptist Church; and was a Blessing to all that knew her.
She was preceded by her husband Bob Kafka and her daughter Margie Ann Brown, Grand Son Terry Trantham and Great Grand Daughter Amanda Nicole...
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Weldon E. Morgan
January 3, 1934 - August 2, 2012
Went to be with his Lord and Saviour peacefully.
Survived by wife, Charlotte Shortnacy Morgan, children Paula Ferguson of Abilene, Ks, son Bary Morgan of Hooper, Utah,step sons Mike and Greg Shortnacy, 3 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 4 step great grandchildren.
Weldon worked in the Utah State Prison System for 42 years.
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Raymond "Honey" Reyna
July 25, 1940 - July 28, 2012
Raymond Reyna Sr. of Seagoville, Texas was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and passed away July 28, 2012 in Sunnyvale, Texas. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife Martha Reyna and his children Raymond Reyna Jr., Linda Rollins and husband Randy, Nance Campball and husband Billy, Vickie Reyna, Lorie Aleman, Deloris Reyna, Ramona Martinez...
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Odell Hobbs
May 20, 1932 - July 26, 2012
Hobbs, Myndell, "Odell", age 80, of Mesquite, Texas passed away peacefully on 7/26/2012 at Christian Care Center. She was born on 5/20/1932 in Lohn, Texas to her parents, Marvin and Velma.
Odell was one of 6 children. She married James Scott Hobbs in Brady, Texas on January 5, 1951. They had 3 child(ren). She attendend business college in San Antonio. She was a longtime resident of Mesquite,...
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Gayle Edward Oler
November 3, 1934 - July 25, 2012
Gayle Edward Oler was born on November 3, 1934 in Gilmer, Texas
He passed from this life early Wednesday morning, July 25, 2012.
Gayle was preceded in death by his father, Gayle Oler, Sr. and his mother, Mary Oler, and his nephew, John Michael Blythe.
Survivors include his wife of fifty seven years, Shirley Oler and their three children, Robert Oler and his wife, Monica, Jeanne Pappas and...
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Donna Marie Funtek - Bradbury
August 6, 1967 - July 21, 2012
Donna was preceded in death by her father Steve Funtek. She is survived by her two sons Cody Bradbury and Stetson Bradbury; mother Dolores Chambers ; two brothers Steve Funtek and Ken Funtek & wife Machelle, two sisters Diane Hunt & husband Tommy and Debbie Funtek; and one niece and four nephews. She will be remembered by all for her soft spoken words, her sweet gentle hugs, and her kind...
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Taylor Alayne Elliott
April 14, 1991 - July 20, 2012
Today, as every day that follows, we mourn the loss of a beautiful young woman. Taylor Alayne Greene Elliott of Rowlett, Texas, was born April 14, 1991 and left us physically July 20, 2012, but she remains forever in the hearts of her loving family and millions of friends. She lit up the room with her smile. She is preceded in death by her Nana, Cheryl Hargis; survived by her grandfather,...
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Rittie Huggins
December 31, 1931 - July 18, 2012
Rittie was preceded in death by her husband Roy Daniel Huggins, Sr.; son Roy Daniel Huggins, Jr.; sisters Goldie Junaita Steele-Mullens and Sarah Marie Steele, and brothers James Daniel Steele and William Marrion Steele. Survived by daughter Patty Cantrell & husband Jerry; grandchildren Curtis Cantrell, Lindsay Cantrell- Reinke, Michael Huggins, and Eric Huggins; and nieces Lanelle Pretty Man...
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