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Sammie Mosley

Sammie Mosley

Nov 29, 2013

Sammie Lee Mosley, 73, passed away at her home in Kaufman, Texas on Friday November 29, 2013. Sammie was born August 31, 1940 to John C and Sadie A, Cooper in Kemp, Texas. She would later marry Leonard "Smoky" Mosley. Sammie was a "Jack of all trades" and wore many hats during her life. But her favorite hats were Mother...

Sidney Hibbitt, Sr.

Sidney Hibbitt, Sr.

Nov 18, 2013

Sidney Jerrell Hibbitt, Sr., 71, passed away on November 18, 2013 in the peace of his home surrounded by his loving family. Jerrell was born on December 16, 1941 the son of Willard Robert and Evie Mae (Ballenger) Hibbitt. He served his country during the Vietnam War in the Army. He married Linda Joyce Smith on December 5, 1969 in...

Laura Jacobs

Laura Jacobs

Nov 8, 2013

Laura J. Jacobs, 96, passed on Friday, November 8, 2013 at her home in Heartland, Texas. Laura was born December 28, 1916 to Vester and Edna Ashby in Hunt County, Texas. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held...

Jeanne Otto

Jeanne Otto

Oct 29, 2013

Jeanne Marie Otto, 84, passed peacefully away on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at her home in Terrell, Texas. Jeanne was born on September 21, 1929 to Walter and Ruth McLean in Battle Creek, Michigan. Jeanne attended Western Michigan University. She met and later married Lyle Otto in Battle Creek in 1949. To this union were born four sons; Matthew, Walter,...

Joe Leon

Joe Leon

Oct 10, 2013

Joe Tony De Leon, Sr., 61, passed away on October 10, 2013 in Rockwall. He was born on August 11, 1952 in Terrell to his parents Louis and Louisa De Leon. On September 6, 1975 he married the love of his life, Ruth De Leon. Those left to celebrate his life include his wife, Ruth De Leon; sons, Joey De...

Jean Wharton

Jean Wharton

Sep 14, 2013

Jean Wharton, 81, passed away on September 14, 2013 surrounded by her loving family in Irving. She was born on April 23, 1932 in Kaufman County to her parents, Eugene and Jack Pickard. Those left to celebrate her life include her daughters, Cynthia Wharton of Plano, Camille Leonard of Plano, and Becky Long and husband Pat of Brady; her son,...

Rodney Boney

Rodney Boney

Sep 12, 2013

Rodney Boney, 59, passed away on September 12, 2013 surrounded by his loving family in Dallas. He was born on October 16, 1953 in Dallas to his parents Earnest and Nova Boney. Those left to celebrate his life include his wife, Patricia Boney, son, Douglas Boney, daughters; Sarah Boney, Leslie Boney Preston, Lisa Boney Wiggins and husband Gary, and Lesley...

James Parker

James Parker

Aug 25, 2013

James Ray Parker, 32, died suddenly on August 25, 2013 in Kaufman County. James was born on August 20, 1981 to Johnny and Sharon Parker in Dallas, Texas. James was an outdoorsman. He loved fishing, hunting, cooking outside, working on cars and watching NASCAR racing. But James' true passion was his family; the love of his life, Amanda and his...

Bill Hembree

Bill Hembree

Aug 15, 2013

Bill Hembree, of Terrell, passed away August 15, 2013 at his home. Mr. Hembree was born on October 9, 1929 in Quinlan, the son of George and Irene (Allgood) Hembree. He married Reba Ann Turner on May 28, 1955 in Greenville. Bill was a farmer all his life loving the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and working with his cattle. Bill is...

Marvin Hailey, Sr.

Marvin Hailey, Sr.

Jun 19, 2013

Marvin Marshall Hailey, 93; passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at his home in Terrell, Texas. Marvin was born to Henry and Ola Hailey on January 22, 1920 in Kaufman County. Marvin worked for many years for the City of Terrell and was a familiar face around the city until his retirement. Marvin is preceded in death by his...

Walter Shipman, Sr.

Walter Shipman, Sr.

Jun 10, 2013

Walter R. Shipman, Sr., 81, passed away on June 10, 2013 in Canton. He was born on March 5, 1932 in Ashtabula, OH to his parents Miles and Sarah Shipman. Those left to celebrate his life include his wife, Grace Shipman; sons, Walter Shipman, Jr., Gregg Shipman, Jeff Shipman, Bill Shipman, and Mike Shipman; daughters, Jo-An McKee and Paula Stowe;...

Julia Billingsley

Julia Billingsley

Jun 4, 2013

Julia Rose Billingsley was born on November 02, 2011 in Dallas, TX. Julia went to be with God on June 4, 2013 at nineteen months old. She left behind her parents Ray & Victoria Billingsley, her grandparents Rocky & Michelle Billingsley, and JoAnne & Mark Lutat, her Aunt Shelly & Uncle Karl Dethloff, her cousin and best friend Victoria Rose...

Gary Craig

Gary Craig

May 30, 2013

Gary Wayne Craig, 65, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2013 in Terrell, Texas. He was born on October 12, 1947 in National City, California to his parents Colby and Imogean Craig. He was a Sergeant in the United States Army from July 1968 to July 1971. He served on the DMZ in Korea and was later stationed at Ft....

Charles Mallett

Charles Mallett

May 22, 2013

Charles Edwin Mallett, 71, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Grand Saline, Texas. Charles was born on September 8, 1941 to Ward and Catherine Mallett in Terrell, Texas. Charles attended and graduated from Terrell High School in 1960. He would then obtain an Associates Degree from Trinity Valley Community College. Charles went on to service his country with...

Antonio Olvera

Antonio Olvera

May 6, 2013

Antonio Olvera, 10; passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013 at his home in Terrell, Texas. Antonio was born to Orlando and Lucerito Olvera on May 9, 2002 in Terrell, Texas. Antonio is preceded in death by his grandfather, Jose Olvera. He is survived by his parents, Orlando and Lucerito; brother, Enrique; sister, Mariana; grandparents, Susana Landaverde, Maria Cita Reyes...

Terri Smith

Terri Smith

May 5, 2013

Terri Frances Smith, 52; passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013 in Greenville, Texas. Terri was born October 6, 1960 to Francis and Marilyn Jones in Dallas, Texas. She met and later married Bill Smith on March 10, 1986 in VanZandt County, Texas. To this union was born a son, Jeffrey Dean JD Smith. Terri was a homemaker for most...

Freda Irivng

Freda Irivng

May 2, 2013

Freda Louise Irving, 82, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013 in Terrell, Texas. Freda was born on April 13, 1931 to William and Ambia Belle Hixon in West Plains, Missouri. Freda was the youngest of six children in this family. Her family would move to California when she was none years old. Freda would meet and later marry Martin...

Karl Hocker

Karl Hocker

Apr 29, 2013

Tracey Hocker, 51, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2013 in Forney, Texas. Tracey was born January 18, 1962 to Bill and Barbara Hocker in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Tracey would meet and later marry Beverly Fanning on June 20, 1982 in Altus, Oklahoma. Tracey loved people. He loved being with friends and coworkers. Tracey was a Licensed Vocational Nurse for...

Orlan Wiley

Orlan Wiley

Apr 26, 2013

Orlan D. Wiley, 85, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. Orlan was born to James and Mary Wiley on July 25, 1927 in Stanton, Texas. Orlan would meet and later marry Billie Jo Cates on July 19, 1951. Orlan served his country with honor and distinction in the United States Air Force during World War II....

Marie Jones

Marie Jones

Apr 23, 2013

Marie Jones, 83, passed away on April 23, 2013 surrounded by her loving family in Plano. She was born on December 17, 1929 to her parents, George and Ada Kornegay, in Byrd, TX. Marie married the love of her life, Hardie R. Jones Jr., on November 27, 1948 and they were happily married for 56 years. Marie spent the last...

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