Anderson-Clayton Brothers Funeral Home
Anderson-Clayton offers several locations for Texas families to plan their funeral arrangements.
We have a simple goal: to continuously provide services to meet the individual needs of every family we serve and to ensure they are comfortable and secure with the choices they make. To us, what we do is more than just a business — it's a commitment to care. At our Anderson-Clayton Bros. funeral homes, we believe that every life is unique. 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. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting any of our locations.
ANDERSON-CLAYTON BROS. FUNERAL HOME HIGHLAND MEMORIAL GARDENS-TERRELL
Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home first opened in 1927 and has been at its present location since 1978. The Terrell location proudly serves families of Kaufman County with the philosophy of "Service Above Self." Conveniently located off Highway 80 on West Nash Street, Anderson-Clayton has one of the largest facilities in the area. The funeral home features a lovely chapel with seating for up to 325 guests and additional seating for 60 family members. Two beautifully decorated visitation rooms offer comfort to those in need. The spacious lobby helps to accommodate gatherings whether large or small. The stateroom is available to enable families to personalize the service with photos and other items to remember loved ones.
Highland Memorial Gardens: The Terrell location is conveniently located near Highland Memorial Gardens, which means families can plan all funeral and cemetery arrangements from one location. Highland Memorial Gardens offers many options from traditional ground burial to mausoleum entombment. Highland is a true perpetual care cemetery, which means the grounds will be beautifully maintained for generations to come.
Our Obituaries
Mary Beth Brookins
February 24, 1928 - June 17, 2013
Family will receive visitors on Thursday, June 20, from 6-8 pm at Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home in Terrell. Celebration of life will be Friday, June 21 at 2pm, also at the funeral home with interement to follow at Oakland Memorial Park in Terrell. Family asks donations be made in Mrs. Brookins honor to the Media Ministry Fund at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Richmond, Texas
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Rebecca Ann "Becky" Brown
December 1, 1951 - June 14, 2013
Rebecca Ann (Garner) Brown, 61, of Terrell, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 1, 1951 in Terrell to Thomas Garner and Wanda (Dykes) Garner. Becky was a member of Lakeview Church in Quinlan and a devoted member of Alcoholics Anonymous in Terrell. She was married to her husband Richard for 13 years.
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Billie "Jan" Allison
December 2, 1951 - May 30, 2013
Billie "Jan" Allison, 61, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on May 30, 2013 in a Dallas hospital. She was born on December 2, 1951 in Denton, Texas to William Brennan and Patsy (Wright) Brennan. Known as "Nanny", she was always very involved in her childrens' lives and was a caregiver to all the children in her neighborhood. Jan believed in the "neighborhood raising the child" and contributed...
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David Smith
February 2, 1953 - May 30, 2013
David Smith, 60, of Waxahachie, Texas, passed away on May 30, 2013 in a Dallas Hospital. He was born on February 2, 1953 to Thurman M. Smith and Kathryn (Williams) Smith in Terrell, Texas. David graduated Terrell High School in 1971 and went on to attend Texas A & M Commerce. He served Kaufman County as a Sheriff's Deputy for many years and was also the Chief of Police for the City of Crandall...
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Laura Jean Mallard-Zincke
November 22, 1957 - May 29, 2013
Laura Jean Mallard-Zincke, 55, of Terrell, passed away on May 29, 2013 in Terrell. She was born on November 22, 1957 in Abilene to Willie Burton Mallard, Jr. and Irene Lillian "Sue" (Kennat) Mallard. Also known as "Ganny", Laura loved to sing , make banners for family heads with her unique "Melon Head" characters, and spend quality time with her grandchildren. She volunteered with the "Adopt a...
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Martha Benson Fields
February 26, 1938 - May 26, 2013
Martha Ann Benson Fields, of Seagoville, passed away May 26, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Martha was born Feb. 26, 1938 in Monroe, MS to Odis and Bessie Horton, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Weldon Fields, son, Ricky E. Benson, grandson, Shawn Stone, sisters: Bessie Cundiff and Marie Anthony, and brother, Odis Lee Horton, Jr. ...
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Clyde E. May, Jr.
September 1, 1929 - May 23, 2013
Clyde E. May, Jr, of Mesquite, Texas passed away on May 23, 2013. Clyde was born on Sept. 1, 1929 in Greenville, TX to Clyde E. , Sr. and Laura Ellen (Roy) May, both of whom preceded him in death. Clyde was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Billie Jean May. He graduated from Greenville High School and went on to an accomplished career in education. He met and later married the love of...
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Mildred "Millie" Eudy
December 11, 1919 - May 23, 2013
Mildred (Millie) Townsend Eudy, of Forney, passed away May 23, 2013. Millie was born Dec. 11, 1919 in Forney to James and Ettie Mae (Nash) Townsend. She was a lifelong resident of Forney and, during her lifetime, witnessed the many changes and the growth of the town she loved so much. She worked at the Forney Post Office for over 20 years until her retirement which allowed her more time to...
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Shanna Jeanne Rounsavall
June 11, 1959 - May 18, 2013
Shanna Jeanne Rounsavall, of Wills Point, passed away May 18, 2013. Shanna was born June 11, 1959 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Kenneth and Jackie Hardy. She attended Terrell High School and graduated in 1977. That same year, she married her high school sweetheart, John Rounsavall, and for over 35 years, they were inseparable. Together, they raised their two wonderful children, Stephen and Stephanie....
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Jerry Green
July 12, 1937 - May 10, 2013
Judge Jerry Green, of Terrell, passed away May 10, 2013 at his home surrounded by family. Jerry was born July 12, 1937 in Cobb, Tx to Elmer and Theo (Rice) Green. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, JoAnn Langford, and his beloved wife, Glenda Green, who passed on November 2, 2011. Jerry graduated from Terrell High School and went on to earn his Masters degree in Education. He...
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John Owen York
March 2, 1951 - May 9, 2013
John Owen York, passed away May 9, 2013 at his home surrounded by family. John was born March 2, 1951 in San Antonio, TX to Jesse and Audrey York, both of whom preceded him in death. John was also preceded in death by his brother, George Wiley.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 42 years, Linda York, of Balch Springs; children: Randy York and wife, Hannah, of Austin; Josh...
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Billie Jane Morse
February 9, 1927 - May 6, 2013
Billie Morse, 86, of Terrell passed away peacefully on May 6, 2013 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on February 9, 1927 in Kaufman, Texas to Stewart Angus David and Beulah (Daum) David. Billie truly had a green thumb and dearly loved planting flowers outside. Her favorite was roses and she enjoyed watching them bloom year after year. She also loved sewing, playing cards, and was...
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Alcie Elouise Donawho
December 3, 1943 - May 3, 2013
Alcie Elouise Donawho, formerly of Forney, passed away May 3, 2013 in Dallas. Ellie was born Dec. 3, 1943 and worked for, and retired from, Southwestern Bell. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Forney where she remained active until her health declined. Ellie loved holidays and decorating for them but she especially loved Christmastime. Her house was filled with decorations...
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Sharon (Nix) Morrison
February 11, 1952 - May 2, 2013
Sharon Morrison, 61, of Terrell, passed away on May 2, 2013 in Kaufman, Texas. She was born on February 11, 1952 to T.E. Nix and Doris (Haynes) Nix in Dallas, Texas. Sharon loved to cook, bake and sew. She was a talented artist with paint and pencils. Her artistry also was evident in her work as a cake decorator for Wal-Mart Bakery in Terrell, where she worked for 7 years. On July 25, 1968,...
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Peggy Bass Holton
April 19, 1922 - April 30, 2013
Peggy Bass Holton, 91, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at her home in Terrell, Texas. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, on April 19, 1922, she was the daughter of Margaret Hewey Bass and Thomas Tucker Bass. The Bass family was a pioneer Terrell family that owned the historic Bass Drug Company.
At the age of 10, she moved with her family to Terrell and was a Terrell High School cheerleader,...
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Jaynell Brewer
December 14, 1928 - April 27, 2013
Ruthie Jaynell Brewer passed away April 27, 2013 in Forney, TX. She was born December 14, 1928 in Royse City, TX and was raised by her loving grandmother, Ida Cleere. As an only child, Jaynell's wish was to grow up to have a house full of children, which she did. She was an excellent seamstress and homemaker, who could sew, cook, decorate or repair anything while raising her family. Later, she...
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Ina Faye Nelson
July 18, 1917 - April 25, 2013
Ina Faye Nelson, 95, passed away on April 25, 2013 in Forney, Texas. She was born July 18, 1917, in Elmo, TX to John and Lena (Perry) Breckenridge. Faye was a homemaker who loved gardening and tending to her animals on her home in the Able Springs community near Terrell, Texas. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She also had many friends in her last years at Windsor Care...
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James M. Johnson
September 17, 1937 - April 25, 2013
Dr. James Monroe Johnson, formerly of Forney, passed away April 25, 2013 in Texarkana, Tx. Jim was born to O.B. and Merle Johnson on Sept. 17, 1937 and lived his life as a tireless advocate of education and service to others. His career began in Elmo where he taught school in 1960 and then moved to the Forney ISD where he taught and coached from 1961 to 1973. He then moved to the...
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Robbie Wallace Gillespie
November 10, 1982 - April 24, 2013
Robbie Wallace Gillespie, 30, of Terrell, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2013. He was born on November 10, 1982 in Irving, Texas. Known as "Grill" and "Junior" to many, Robbie enjoyed playing disc golf and riding his motorcycle.
Those left to celebrate his life are mother Jan Gillespie of Terrell; siblings Kathy Daughtery and husband Oscar Hernandez of Terrell, John Gillespie and LaDonna...
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Daniel Light
August 18, 1937 - April 24, 2013
Daniel Light, of Terrell, passed away April 24, 2013 surrounded by his family at his home. He was born August 18, 1937 to Alonzo and Willie (Lovett) Light. Raised in the Waco area for most of his life, Daniel later served his country proudly in the US Navy. While stationed in California, he met the love of his life, Barbara and they later married having just recently celebrated 55 years...
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Alan Logan
November 6, 1958 - April 22, 2013
Alan Dirk Logan, of Terrell, TX, was born Nov. 6, 1958 and passed away April 22, 2013. He is survived by his daughters, Lecia Summers and Heather Logan; two grandchildren; mother, Mary Logan as well as other extended family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at 3:00pm, Friday, April 26, 2013 at Lakeview Baptist Church, 11020 FM 751, Quinlan, TX, 75474.
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Willie Stamper
October 21, 1933 - April 22, 2013
Willie Lucille Stamper, daughter of Arthur and Viola Glick, born on Oct. 21, 1933 in Kaufman County, TX and passed away April 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Bud Stamper. She is survived by her children James R. Ragsdale, Patricia Miller, Leonard Stamper, Billy R. Stamper and Bud M. Stamper ad their families as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, a host of...
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Julie Lynn Jenson
August 16, 1959 - April 22, 2013
Julie Lynn Jenson, 53, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on April 22, 2013 in Greenville. She was born on August 16, 1959 in Gilmer, Texas to Ernest Broumley and Cathy (Gould) Broumley. Julie, also known as "Baby", loved to fish, and was a member of the Tawokoni Bass Club. She dearly loved when she was surprised by yellow roses, brought to her by her beloved husband of over 20 years, Danny...
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Linda Diana Alexander
September 9, 1948 - April 21, 2013
Linda Diana (Betts) Alexander
Sunrise: September 9, 1948
Sunset: April 21, 2013
On April 21, 2013, Linda Alexander passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Linda was born and raised in Terrell, TX to LC Betts and Ruby Lee (White Mosley) Betts.
She attended the local Terrell schools and after graduation attended El Centro College in Dallas, TX.
Linda's greatest...
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James R. Watkins
October 1, 1957 - April 15, 2013
James R Watkins, 55, of Wylie, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2013. He was born on October 1, 1957 to Richard LaDon Watkins and Liesbeth (Kielwein) Kilpatrick in Nürnberg Germany. James was dedicated member of Lone Star Cowboy Church of Neveda, TX.
He graduated from Garland High School. Jim loved to play practical jokes, and had a singular sense of humor.
On March 20, 1993, he...
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Cyndie Ann Horton
September 12, 1953 - April 10, 2013
Cyndie Ann Horton, 59, of Terrell, passed away on April 10, 2013. She was born on September 12, 1953 in Dallas, Texas to William Dean Nation and Jimmie Ann (Taylor) Nation. Cyndie was a social butterfly who never met a stranger. She dearly loved children of all ages and enjoyed working in daycare facilities. Her gentle nature also was apparent in her love of animals. Known to many by "Sulk"...
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Hattye "Jo" Rogers
April 7, 2013
Hattye "Jo" Rogers, 84, of Terrell, passed away peacefully on April 7. She was born on October 31, 1928 to Frankie William Carr and Bettie Ann (Mitchell) Carr in Lone Oak, Texas. "Miss Jo" was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Terrell, always first in line to assist as needed. She graduated from Lone Oak High School in 1946. On November 5, 1949, she married her husband, Joe, and...
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Dianne Scott
June 25, 1955 - March 30, 2013
Dianne Scott, 57, of Rowlett, TX, passed away on March 30, 2013 in Garland, TX. She was born on June 25, 1955 to Raymond Richard Davis and Marjorie Ann (Fuller) Davis in Dallas, TX. Dianne had a love for animals, especially dogs, which she always had at her side as beloved companions. She was also a music lover and enjoyed listening to 70's and 80's music. She was a lifetime member of Life...
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Dorothy Green
March 19, 1926 - March 26, 2013
Dorothy Estelle Burnside Green, 87, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013 in Liberty, Texas. She was born in Terrell, Texas on March 19, 1926 to Mary Wickliff Burnside and L.A. Burnside. Dorothy was raised in Terrell and met and married Henry L. Green who was to become a minister for the Church of the Nazarene. Together they pastored churches in Texas and Oklahoma. After retirement, they returned to...
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Danny Colgrove
June 10, 1948 - March 22, 2013
Danny Joe Colgrove, of Wills Point, passed into the presence of his Lord on March 22, 2013.
He was born June 10, 1948 in Dallas to Clyde Vernon and Mary Lee Colgrove. Danny graduated from W.W. Samuell High School in Dallas and was a veteran having served honorably in the US Navy. He worked for Proctor and Gamble for over 20 years and recently had started his own business, DanCol Signing...
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D. E. "Mac" McSpadden
December 23, 1927 - March 22, 2013
D.E. "Mac" McSpadden, of Terrell, passed away on March 22, 2013 at his home. Mac was born December 23, 1927 in Wills Point, TX to Guy Davis and Edith (Callahan) McSpadden, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his son, Bob McSpadden, brothers: Kenny, Dillard, Roy, and Ralph McSpadden. Mac worked for the Hunt Ranches where he worked cattle and was an accomplished...
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Frankie Arredondo
February 22, 1982 - March 19, 2013
Frankie Arredondo, of Terrell, passed away on March 19, 2013. Frankie, a cherished child, was born Feb. 22, 1982 to Felipe and Susie (Wright) Arredondo in Mesquite, Texas. He was a 2000 Terrell High School graduate and was all district lineman for two years and was very talented on the field in that Frankie had played football since he was 8 years old. He loved motorcycles and working on them. ...
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Don Dowlearn
September 26, 1949 - March 18, 2013
Donald Ray Dowlearn, age 63, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on March 18th, 2013 at his residence in Terrell, TX after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Don leaves his sweetheart and wife of over 40 years, Janice; his son, Scott Dowlearn and his wife Melody; his mother, Loyal Dowlearn; his siblings Jean Glasgow, James Dowlearn and Donna Matthews; his parents-in-law Jerry and Charlie...
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Charlon Cooper
August 11, 1931 - March 17, 2013
Charlon Cooper, of Terrell, passed into the presence of our Savior on March 17, 2013 surrounded by family. Charlon was born August 11, 1931 in Whitney, Tx to Lonnie and Oma (Peacock) Cooper. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, Patsy Cooper in 2010; brother-in-law, Mike Hamontree and great grandson Braden Cooper.
Charlon was the owner and operator of a furniture store...
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Ernie Clark
September 5, 1946 - March 10, 2013
Ernie Clark passed away March 10th at 10:17pm after a short battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed. Ernie R. Clark was born on September 5, 1946 in Grand Prairie, TX to Ernest and Fannie Clark. He graduated from Grand Prairie High School and attended Dallas Baptist College on a scholarship in track, achieving an outstanding record in pole vault. Ernie has always loved bowling. He was...
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Doyal F. Smth
November 15, 1948 - March 9, 2013
Doyal Smith, of Garland, passed away March 9, 2013 in Dallas. Doyal was born Nov. 15, 1948 to Fred and Katie (Chilcoat) Smith, both of whom preceded him death. Doyal is survived by his brothers: David Smith and wife Tracie, Charles Smith and wife Ronna; several nieces and nephews and a host of beloved friends and colleagues. An accomplished piano player, Doyal was a perfectionist in his art. ...
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Lola Marie "Red" Smith
July 19, 1924 - March 8, 2013
Lola Marie "Red" Smith of Terrell, passed away March 8, 2013 in Rockwall surrounded by her loving family. Red was born July 19, 1924 in Cash, Tx. She moved to Terrell in 1956 and was a very well known local personality having been a foodserver at several area restaurants. She had a perfect personality in that she never met a stranger and gave whatever she had for the comfort of others. Her...
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David Boyce Fisk, Sr.
February 3, 1931 - March 8, 2013
David Boyce Fisk, Sr., 82, of Terrell, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 8 in Terrell. He was born on February 3, 1931 in Houston to John David Fisk and Eddie Cleo (Goerner) Fisk. "Dave" was a man of great intelligence, faith and dedication. He served his country in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Dave then earned a Master of Computer Science Degree...
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Vivian N. Melton
September 4, 1946 - March 2, 2013
Vivian "Grammy" Melton passed away on March 2, 2013 surrounded by family. Vivian was born in Terrell, Texas to Julius Black and Bobbie Littleton Black on September 4, 1946. She was a member of Cottage Heights Baptist Church and enjoyed shopping, ceramics and crossword puzzles throughout her life. She went to Trinity Valley Community College in Terrell to learn cosmetology. Vivian also...
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Vera Mozelle Lambeth
January 8, 1920 - February 28, 2013
Vera Mozelle Jessee Lambeth was born January 8, 1920 and passed away Feb. 28, 2013 in Mesquite. She was born in Hiram, TX to Thomas and Susie Bunton, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Erbie Lee Jessee, and her 3 siblings.
She is survived by her sons: James Jessee and Judy Mickelson of Garland, Olen Jessee and wife, Claire, of Bogata, TX;...
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Bennie Roberts
August 15, 1925 - February 25, 2013
Bennie Scott Roberts, of Terrell, passed away Feb. 25, 2013. She was born August 15, 1925 in Terrell, to the late Ben and Renee (Whitehead) Scott and she was the youngest of 6 siblings, all of whom preceded her in death. Bennie attended Terrell Schools and graduated from THS in 1942. She married Charles Hobart Roberts in 1945 and he preceded her in death as well. She worked at several local...
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Joan Voncille Webster
March 11, 1941 - February 21, 2013
Joan Voncille Webster, of Terrell, passed away Feb. 21, 2013. Joan was born March 11, 1941 to John and Alma (Rankin) Webster. She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings: David Webster and Barbara Webster-Dodd. Joan was a true lover of animals and she adopted every stray she came in contact with including donkeys. Her caring nature and easy smile will be missed by all who knew her....
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Glenda Jewel Hibler
July 24, 1962 - February 18, 2013
Glenda Jewel Hibler was born on July 24, 1962 in Yuma, Arizona and passed away on February 18, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Glenda loved life to the fullest and was especially close to her grandchildren. Glenda had a lifelong career of 34 years with AT&T and worked in many departments of the company. Glenda loved to travel and camp in her RV with her husband. Glenda also volunteered...
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Jean Lowder Bass
February 24, 1948 - February 17, 2013
Jean Bass, 64, of Canton, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2013 in Tyler surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 24, 1948 to Paul Lowder and Pauline(Campbell) Lowder. Jean was what a wife and mother should be: devoted, loving, caring and gentle. A harsh word never escaped her mouth, and she was a lady at all times. She supported her beloved husband Lamar for 42...
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Nancy Lawson
January 1, 1957 - February 16, 2013
Nancy Diane Lawson, of Huntsville, AL, passed away Feb. 16, 2013. Nancy was born January 1, 1957 in Norfolk, VA. She graduated from Floyd Kellam HS in Virginia Beach, VA in 1975 and then married John Lawson in June of 1975. She then went on to graduate from St. Mary's College of Southern Maryland with a Social Services Degree and her certificate to teach. As her husband was a career Navy...
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Bobbie Jackson
September 28, 1932 - February 14, 2013
Bobbie Nell Jackson, 80, of Quinlan, passed away February 14, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 28, 1932 in Kaufman Co., TX to Clyde Denver and Robbie (Berry) Woodridge, both of whom preceded her in death. Bobbie was also preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Jackson, Sr. in 1987. She worked with the US Postal Service in Mesquite and she had an unrivalled...
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Forrest "Lee" McKinney
September 12, 1946 - February 9, 2013
Forrest "Lee" McKinney, 66, of Terrell, passed away on February 9, 2013 in Dallas. He was born on September 12, 1946 in Fairmont, West Virginia to Forrest McKinney and Leone May (Steele) McKinney. Lee loved to bass fish on Lake Fork, ride motorcycles, and spend time with his family.
Lee is preceded in death by his parents and brother Garry McKinney. Those left to celebrate his life are...
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Robert Lamar Austin
January 2, 1928 - February 5, 2013
Private family services to be scheduled at future date. In lieu of flowers, family asks donations be made in Mr. Austin's honor to the charity of your choice.
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James Preston Barnett, Jr.
December 26, 1933 - February 3, 2013
James Preston Barnett, Jr. was born December 26, 1933 and passed away February 3, 2013. He was born in Terrell to James (Barney) Barnett and Hermoine Watson Barnett. Jimmy worked in his parent's store, Hermoines', here in Terrell and in Rockwall and after his father's passing, he continued helping his mother in serving Terrell and Rockwall by managing both stores.
He was preceded in death by...
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Donna Joann Meador
August 11, 1938 - February 1, 2013
Donna Joann Hines Meador, of Terrell, passed away Feb. 1, 2013. Donna was born August 11, 1938 in Greenfield, IN to Clarence and Virginia Hines. She worked in Dallas at a telephone company and also at Chris' Steak House in Terrell. She attended Rockwall and Brin Church of Christ and was a longtime resident of Terrell since moving here in the 1960's. Donna was preceded in death by her parents,...
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Caleb Bogle
September 24, 1973 - January 31, 2013
Caleb Bogle was born Sept. 24, 1973 and passed away January 31, 2013. He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his daughters: Ciara Rae Bogle, Destany Jean Bogle, and Fancie Alexus Bogle; granddaughter, Berklie Alleeah-Nova Campbell; mother, Annette Pasley and husband, Venon, of Wylie; father, Jimmy Bogle and wife, Dottie, of Dallas; wonderful mother of his children, Jennifer Hobson of McKinney;...
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Clinton (C.T.) "Papaw" Kirby, Jr.
August 23, 1925 - January 31, 2013
Clinton Thomas (C.T.) Kirby, Jr, formerly of Terrell, passed away Jan. 31, 2013 in McKinney. C.T. was born Aug. 23, 1925 in Kaufman Co., TX to Clinton Thomas Kirby, Sr., and Willie Brazell Kirby. He worked as a machinist during his life and was a veteran having served in US Army and receiving three bronze stars. C.T. met and later married Alma Jo Evans on November 1, 1946. He was a longtime...
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Lessie Jean Smith
July 28, 1934 - January 30, 2013
Lessie Jean Smith, of Terrell, passed away Jan. 30, 2013. Lessie was born July28, 1934 in Mabank, TX to Clarence and Della Bell Dean and was a lifelong Kaufman County resident and longtime Terrell resident. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, L.T. Smith, in 2002, her infant son, John Smith, her granddaughter, Leslie Ferguson, and sister, Joanne Cheek.
Lessie lived for her...
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Doug Lawson
April 29, 1955 - January 29, 2013
Carl Douglas Lawson, 57, of Plano, passed away January 29, 2013. Doug was born April 29, 1955 in Terrell, TX to Kenneth and Helen (Burnside) Lawson. He graduated from Irving High school and worked as a forklift operator at Portion Pac, Inc. for over 17 years. His devotion to his family was something that they cherished and he enjoyed every moment spending time and being "Grampy" with his first...
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Stephen Preston Jevons
April 22, 1935 - January 26, 2013
Stephen Preston Jevons, 77, of Terrell passed away in Forney on January 26. He was born in Washington, DC on April 22, 1935 to Ellis Edgar and Ethel (Hardy) Jevons. "Steve" was an avid reader and loved reading mystery and western novels. He served his country on many levels, in the United States Air Force in Korea and later retired as a budget officer for the US government.
Stephen is...
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Jane Ellen Samples Smith
January 15, 1948 - January 24, 2013
Jane Ellen (Samples) Smith, 65, of Terrell, passed away January 24, 2013 in Terrell. She was born on January 15, 1948 to Charlie Samples and Lulu Mae "Sis" (Darnell) Samples. Jane was a true humanitarian and helped everyone she possibly could. She enjoyed playing computer games and spending time with family.
Jane is preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Rhonda Johnson. Those...
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Dawson McKae Medlock
January 7, 1999 - January 22, 2013
Dawson McKae Medlock returned to heaven on January 22, in Terrell, Texas. He blessed his family's life with his birth on January 7, 1999 and their lives were forever changed. Dawson taught them the meaning of unconditional love, a lesson they will cherish forever. Dawson loved music and other children. His laughter could brighten a room. His innocent, sweet nature touched the heart of all...
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Mary Pauline Ledford
June 4, 1929 - January 20, 2013
Pauline Ledford passed away Jan. 20, 2013. Pauline was born June 4, 1929 in Artesia, NM and was a longtime resident of Palestine.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Ledford in 2012.
She is survived by her son, James Ledford and wife, Sandra, of Forney as well as her grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 2:00pm, Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Grove Hill Cemetery in Dallas.
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Anita Jo Lightfoot
January 21, 1963 - January 18, 2013
Anita Jo Lightfoot, went to join her Lord and Savior January 18, 2013 in Dallas. Anita was born January 21, 1963 in Terrell, TX to Lonnie and Mary (Baker) Lightfoot. She is preceded in death by her father, Lonnie, who passed away in 2001, as well as her grandparents.
Anita was a 1981 graduate of Quinlan High School and she went on to graduate from Southwestern University with a Bachelors in...
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Emil Buddie Powell
October 10, 1932 - January 17, 2013
Emil Eugene "Buddie" Powell was born Oct. 10, 1932 in Dallas to Robert Carlyle Powell and Frances Cernoch Powell.
He graduated from Terrell High School in 1950. He served two years in the U.S. Army at Fort Hood, Fort Sam Houston and Fort Chaffee, as a corporal, and then six years in the reserves.
He began his grocery career as a teenager and worked for Safeway from July 7, 1952 to July 7,...
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Barbara Jean Gibbons Hill
April 7, 1948 - January 16, 2013
Barbara Jean McCullar Gibbons Hill, of Terrell, passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 16, 2013. She was born April 7, 1948 in Shawnee, OK to Thurman and Myrtle McCullar. Barbara had a devoted work ethic and she worked with her husband at his business, E & G Auto Sales until he passed away in 1981. She took over after his death and effectively managed its continuation. Later,...
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Ruby Vance
May 18, 1930 - January 13, 2013
Ruby Vance, of Terrell, passed away January 13, 2013 at her home surrounded by family. Ruby was born May 18, 1930 in Seagoville, TX to Andrew Jackson and Tommie Lela (Anderson) McFadden. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Johnny Vance in 2003, and five brothers and three sisters.
She worked for TISD for 18 years until her retirement and was a lifelong and faithful member...
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Betty Meador House
May 5, 1927 - January 11, 2013
Betty Meador House, of Terrell, passed away January 11, 2013 peacefully and surrounded by family. Betty was born in Wichita, KS on May 5, 1927 and was adopted by John and Lillie (Johnson) Meador. She met and later married on July 2, 1949 Johnnie Lee House and they were married for 48 years until his passing in 1997. She was a longtime and faithful member of Rockwall and Brin Church of Christ...
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Barbara Ann Gill
July 1, 1947 - January 6, 2013
Barbara Ann Gill, of Terrell, passed away January 6, 2013 in Dallas. Barbara was born July 1, 1947 to Robert and Una Durham. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Durham, mother, Una Durham Greenhill; step-father, Melvin Greenhill and sister, Nelda Moore. Barbara had a wonderful talent for embroidery and she worked at the Justin Belt Company in Ft. Worth where her originality could...
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Mildred Elizabeth Jones
November 1, 1920 - January 3, 2013
Mildred Jones, 92, passed away Jan. 3, 2013. She was born Nov. 1, 1920 in Terrell to Frank and Exsa LaRoe and she was married to B.D. Jones who preceded her in death in 2006. Mildred was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.
A loving mother who made a wonderful home for her husband and children, Mildred loved to bake for her family and friends. She was a...
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Dorothy Davis Garner
August 30, 1928 - December 29, 2012
Dorothy Ann Garner, 84, of Terrell, passed away on December 29, 2012 in Rockwall. She was born on August 30, 1928 to Joseph Porter Davis and Bertha Leona (Dority) Davis. Known to many as "Dot", she loved to shop, travel , spend time with her family and try her luck at the casino. She was the fun "Aunt D" to her nieces, nephews and their children and enjoyed spoiling them all. Dorothy...
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Pauline Bain
March 3, 1923 - December 26, 2012
Pauline Bain, of Terrell, passed away Dec. 26, 2012. She was born March 3, 1923 in Hunt County, TX to J.W. and Essie (Allen) Langford. Pauline was a graduate of Quinlan High School and she had worked for Southland Athletic for over 50 years until her retirement. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Thomas A. Bain, siblings: Iva, Louise and Emmett.
Pauline leaves to cherish...
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Newell Minnie Green
March 13, 1926 - December 24, 2012
Newell Minnie Green, 86, of Tyler passed away peacefully on December 24 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 13, 1926 in Emory, Texas to Johnny and Minnie (McLemore) Willis. Known to most as "Grandma", she loved to quilt and sew and even made her own daughter's wedding dress. Newell enjoyed sitting on her porch looking at her beautiful flowers and watching the birds. She was a...
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Ray Ann Hargrove-Huttel
August 8, 1955 - December 23, 2012
The bright light that was Ray Ann Hargrove-Huttel, 57, was extinguished Sunday, December 23, 2012. She died after a courageous battle with cancer with her family at her side. Ray is survived by her daughter Teresa Huttel of Lubbock, Texas and son Aaron Huttel and his fiance, Courtney Rosenthal of Terrell, Texas. She also leaves behind her sisters Gail Hargrove and Debbie Hargrove and her...
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Billie Jean May
December 17, 1929 - December 18, 2012
Billie Jean May, passed away December 18, 2012. Billie Jean was born Dec. 17, 1929 to the home of J.E. Snelson and Pauline Hufstedler Snelson, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Clyde E. May Jr.; daughter, Paula Mejorado and husband, Ray; son, Roy May and wife Christy; grandchildren: Michael Mejorado and wife, Holly, Julia Tyndall and husband, Nathan, Brandi...
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Gary Nelson
June 27, 1955 - December 11, 2012
Gary Nelson, of Terrell, passed away peacefully Dec. 11, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born June 27, 1955 in Terrell to George William and Bonnie Bell (Spears) Nelson. He was preceded in death by father, brother, David Wayne Nelson; grandparents: Jim and Edith Nelson and E.F. and Jimmie Daniel; nephews: Robert Tallas and Keith and Casey Angell.
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Robert Wayne Morse
August 26, 1947 - December 9, 2012
Robert W. Morse, passed away Dec. 9, 2012 at his home with his wife by his side. Robert was born Aug. 26, 1947 to LB and Billie Morse. Robert was a man who could do anything he put his hands and mind to and during his life he worked in farming and ranching as well as driving long-haul transports in trucking. Of all the places he loved to drive, he especially enjoyed the deserts and the mountains...
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Faye Brown Stephens
March 7, 1933 - December 9, 2012
Faye Stephens, 79, of Terrell, passed away December 9, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. She was born March 7, 1933 to Columbus Brown and Annie (Prestridge) Brown in Silver Lake, Texas. Faye loved cooking, sewing, reading and gardening. She was a devoted Christian woman and was a member of Emmanuel Pentecostal Church of Mesquite. She was self employed, owning her own maid service business. Known as ...
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Bob Watson
December 6, 2012
Funeral services for Robert "Bob" Watson, 72, of Terrell, Texas will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at College Mound United Methodist Church in Terrell, under the direction of Anderson-Clayton Funeral Home of Terrell.
Born March 1, 1940 in Galveston, Texas to Ellis and Beatrice Stovall Watson, Bob went gracefully from this life into the arms of Jesus on December 6, 2012...
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Shirley Newby
November 20, 1935 - December 3, 2012
Shirley Newby, of Terrell, passed away Dec. 3, 2012. Shirley was born Nov. 20, 1935 in Ellis County, TX to Albert and Mary Sigler. Shirley was a talented and avid quilter and she met every Wednesday with the Oak Ridge Quilters where she was a beloved and treasured member. She was also a member of First Baptist Church of Terrell and attended the Lottie Moon Sunday School class and enjoyed every...
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Minnie Lee Armstrong
September 17, 1918 - November 26, 2012
Minnie Lee Armstrong, longtime resident of Terrell, passed away November 26, 2012. She was born September 7, 1918 in Jack County, TX to William and Melvina Knox. Minnie was a resident of Kaufman County area since 1946 when she moved here with her husband, John C. Armstrong. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Terrell and worked at Terrell State Hospital as a LVN until her retirement...
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Chad David Wildermuth
January 4, 1973 - November 24, 2012
Chad David Wildermuth, 39 of Rockwall, TX, passed away, November 24, 2012. Chad died of an aorta aneurism. He was born in Silvis, IL on January 4, 1973. Chad graduated from United Township High School in 1991. He got his Business Administration degree from Illinois State University. He was survived by his parents, Gary and Jacqueline Wildermuth, sister Tammy Yannetti, brother Jay Wildermuth...
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James E. Cobb
August 1, 1934 - November 21, 2012
James E. (Ed) Cobb, passed away November 21, 2012 in Plano. James was born in Terrell, Texas on Aug. 1, 1934 to the late J. Howell and Faye Cobb. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy, in 2000 and his brother, Howell Cobb. Ed is survived by his children: James Randall Cobb of Atlanta, GA and Kelly Cobb of Tampa, FL as well as several cousins and extended family.
Ed served in the...
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Doris Bond
October 6, 1924 - November 17, 2012
Doris D Bond, loving mother, born October 6,1924, passed peacefully on Saturday Nov. 17. Doris was preceded in death by her spouse Johnny Bond. She is survived by 4 daughters and son-in-laws, Agnes & Dennis Stanko of Garland,Tx, Ruby & Gregg Davenport of Broadalbin, NY, Hazel & Rob Mccloskey of Arlington, TX, and Lisa & Ric Martinez of Farmers Branch, TX, 10 grandchildren and 9 great...
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Dijana Jusufovic Martinez
May 3, 1964 - November 17, 2012
Born May 3, 1964, as Dijana Jusufovic, loving wife, loving sister and friend to all, died on Saturday, November 17, 2012, at 8:30 a.m. in Forney at the age of 48. She was a refugee, a survivor of the Bosnia War in the early '90s and died of cervical cancer.
She fought to the end. She is survived by her loving husband Ron Martinez, and her beautiful and loving daughter Natalija Parker, son...
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James "Bill" Brumley
May 9, 1919 - November 14, 2012
Bill Brumley, 93, of Terrell, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2012 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 9, 1919 in Greenville. Bill spent his childhood in Royse City before joining the Army in 1943. He served his country during WWII where he earned the Victory Ribbon, 3 Overseas Service Bars, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 Bronze Star, the Phillippine Liberation...
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Kathie Glass
November 11, 1945 - November 8, 2012
Visitation will be on Sunday from 10-3 pm at the funeral home. Funeral service will be Monday, at 11 am, also at the funeral home.
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Barbara Jean Thomas Brewster
March 23, 1933 - November 6, 2012
Barbara Jean Thomas Brewster, of Forney TX passed away November 6, 2012. Barbara was born March 23, 1933 to Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Thomas in Arkansas City, Kansas and graduated from high school in Arkansas City. Barbara is survived by her husband of 60 years, David Brewster, a daughter, Sydney Middaugh of Spokane, WA; son, Louis Brewster of Texarkana, TX; two granddaughters: Shannon Jones of...
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Karla Kaye Hooten
July 10, 1965 - November 5, 2012
Karla Kaye Hooten, 47, died November 5, 2012 in Terrell, Texas. She was born on July 10, 1965 in Terrell, to Jerry Wayne and Deborah Kaye (Tanner) Hooten. Karla was a dedicated mother and employee, serving Terrell State Hospital for over 30 years as a security officer, where she received numerous service awards. She was also a dedicated Christian, and was a member of Victory Baptist Church for...
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Johnny P. Brewer
September 10, 1931 - November 3, 2012
Johnny Powell Brewer, 81, passed away November 3, 2012 in Alice. He was born September 10, 1931 in Merkel, Texas to Raymond and Lola Mae Brewer.
He graduated from Texas Tech University in 1953 and was an Army veteran serving in Korea. Mr. Brewer was Chief of Purchasing for Hunt Oil and Penrod Drilling for 32 years and owned Coyote Quick Lube in Alice, Texas. He was a member of the First...
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Martin Bailon
September 28, 1979 - November 3, 2012
Survived by his wife Maria Bailon Arteaga,children Martin Francisco Bailon Jr., Samantha Stephanie Bailon, Natalie Elvira Bailon , Mireya Bailon, parents Martin and Elvra Longoria Bailon Sr., sister Nancy Bailon, brother Victor Bailon, numerous cousins, aunts uncles.
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Faye Wallace
September 16, 1922 - November 2, 2012
Faye Wallace, 90, of Terrell, passed away on November 2, 2012 in Rockwall. She was born September 16, 1922 in Kaufman County to John and Ardella Sanders. She was an active member of the Terrell Garden Club and worked diligently to rejuvenate Lawrence Cemetery until her health deteriorated. She owned her own sewing business, Sew & Sew , in Terrell for many years . Faye was a life long member...
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Hewlette Hatley Burch
July 25, 1939 - October 30, 2012
Mr. Hewlette Hatley Burch, of Forney, passed away October 30, 2012. Hewlette was born July 25, 1939 in Forney. Hewlette was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints and was very active until his declining health. He had a love for spreading the word of the Lord and he was a host to missionaries in his home. His love of the outdoors was well known as well and he particularly enjoyed camping...
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Jarrel "J.D." Bailey
November 1, 1947 - October 29, 2012
JD Bailey met his Lord on October 29th after a difficult battle with his health. He was a beloved husband, devoted father and kind-hearted friend. He was born in Dallas and lived most all of his life in DFW except during his term in the Navy. He served as an aircraft mechanic for American Airlines for 22 years. His passions included riding his motorcycle, hunting, fishing, and camping. He...
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Bonnie Sue Miller
September 14, 1964 - October 28, 2012
Bonnie Sue (Bowers) Miller, 48, of Terrell, passed away on October 28, 2012 in Terrell. She was born on September 14, 1964 to Joseph Andrew and Leona Marie (Clark) Bowers in Elkhart, Indiana. Bonnie, also known as "Pooh", loved the outdoors and spent time camping, fishing and spending time with her family. She enjoyed hosting bar-b-ques and playing with her beloved pets, Priscilla, Zelda and...
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Parker Herschel Chadick
February 5, 1985 - October 25, 2012
Parker Herschel Chadick went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 25th, 2012, after a four year struggle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He was one of a kind. He loved his family and friends. He was born on February 5th, 1985, the son of Laurie Chadick Phillips Lyons and Jerry Phillips.
He attended Terrell Public School and graduated from Agape Boarding School in Missouri in...
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Merrell Brumley, Sr.
October 22, 2012
Merrell Eugene Brumley, Sr., formerly of Terrell, passed away October 22, 2012 in Greenville, TX. He was born March 13, 1929 in Greenville to John and Alma Brumley, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kay Brumley, son, Merrell Eugene Brumley, Jr. and seven brothers and sisters.
Merrell was a veteran having served with the US Marine Corps...
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John Youngs
November 17, 1933 - October 15, 2012
John Youngs, 78, of Terrell, passed away October 15, 2012 in Greenville. He was born November 17, 1933 in Olean, NY to John Youngs and Dorothy (Stephens) Youngs. John spent his life on the road as a truck driver for over 50 years and was known to fellow truck drivers as "Rain Maker". The only thing John loved more than driving was his family and in 1974, when his beloved wife, Hazel, passed...
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Lillian "Chris" Stephens
January 29, 1929 - October 13, 2012
Lillian Chrystelle Roberson Stephens, "Chris" formerly of Terrell, passed away October 13, 2012 in Ft. Worth. Chris was born January 29, 1929 in Weslaco, TX to William Monroe and Rosietta (Jett) Roberson. She grew up in Donna, TX where she was the head cheerleader and received the time honored tradition as Donna High School's Indian Sweetheart. Chris was a member of Epsilon Rho sorority and...
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George Hanford
April 15, 1968 - October 11, 2012
George John Hanford of Forney, passed away October 11, 2012 in Forney. He was born April 15, 1968 to George Hanford and Annette Brieler.
George was the founder of "Duplicate That, Catering and Personal Chef" and shared his passion for food through catering and cooking classes. He enjoyed traveling and exploring the world of food, thereby creating a way for him to display his creativeness and...
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John Derrick
December 1, 1928 - October 8, 2012
Derrick, John E., born 12-1-28 in Magnolia, AR. Residing in Forney, TX, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Oct. 8, 2012. He is preceded in death by parents George and Susie Derrick, sister Della Oglesby Wilson, brother, Earl Derrick and grandson Marc Derrick Raven. He is survived by his loving wife Fran, daughter Shirley Raven of Richardson, TX, son Daron Derrick and wife Susan of Forney,...
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William Perry Grabbs
April 20, 1939 - September 27, 2012
William Perry Grabbs, "Uncle Perry", formerly of Terrell, was born April 20, 1939 and passed away September 27, 2012. Perry was born in Terrell, TX to Willie and Windell Becky Grabbs . He earned a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from East Texas State University as well as a Masters of Liberal Arts from Southern Methodist University. Perry had a love of learning anything and everything...
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Mary Annette Whitfield
May 17, 1917 - September 25, 2012
Mary Annette Whitfield; age 95, of Terrell passed away Tuesday evening September 25, 2012 at Windsor Care Center.
Mary was born May 17, 1917 to Samuel P. and Bessie Mae Townsend Morton in Denton County, Texas.
She married Virgil Donald Whitfield on February 8, 1945 and they were married 45 years until his passing. They lived most their adult lives in Dallas. Mary worked for the Dr. Pepper...
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