Obituaries
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Emmitt Bryant
Apr 22, 2013
Emmitt Franklin Bryant, 49, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2013 in Forney, Texas. Emmitt was born in Dallas, Texas to Lloyd and Margaret Bryant on September 3, 1963. Emmitt is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Margaret and sister Kathy Norris. He is survived by sisters, Tresa Gutirrez and her husband Enrique, Cheryl Lowe and her husband...
Geneva Rattan
Apr 10, 2013
Geneva Margaret Rattan, 84, passed away at her home in Terrell, Texas on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Geneva was born on August 29, 1928 to Elmer H. and Eula Mae Lewis in Dallas, Texas. Geneva met and later married Harless E. Rattan on his birthday, December 9, 1949 in Dallas, Texas. Geneva worked for many years as a mail handler...
Caroline Baker
Mar 28, 2013
Caroline Sue Baker, 73; passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013 in Rowlett, Texas. Caroline was born to Charles and Virginia Castoe in Enid, Oklahoma. Caroline met and later married Harold Baker on January 29, 1960 in Durant, Oklahoma. Caroline is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Virginia; her husband Harold and her brother Charles Castoe. Those left...
Robert Thoms
Feb 13, 2013
Robert Joseph Thoms, 72, passed away on February 13, 2013 in Sunnyvale, TX. He was born on July 13, 1940 in North Arlington, New Jersey to his loving parents William Joseph and Agnes Marie Thoms. Those left to celebrate his life include his daughters; Christine Wilson and husband Chris, Gina Ingram and husband Stephen, and Paula Hansard and husband Joseph,...
Todd Crawford
Feb 11, 2013
Todd Alan Crawford, 45, passed away on the morning of February 11, 2013 in Quinlan. He was born on September 6, 1967 in Garland, the son of William and Clara (Grice) Crawford. He married Melanie Miller on May 27, 1989 in Quinlan. He was a master plumber and handyman by trade. Todd is preceded in death by his wife, Melanie...
Melanie Crawford
Feb 10, 2013
Melanie Darlene Crawford, 43, passed away on the morning of February 10, 2013 in Quinlan. She was born on January 5, 1970 in Garland, the daughter of Jerry and Rita (Szafran) Miller. She married Todd Crawford on May 27, 1989 in Quinlan. She was a stay at home mom who loved her children dearly. Melanie is preceded in death by...
Daisy Lollar
Feb 7, 2013
Daisy Lee Lollar, 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, February 7, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be Monday night from 6-8 at the Fellowship Pentecostal Church of God in Balch Springs. Her Funeral will be held at the Church on Tuesday at 10:00 am with burial at 3:00 pm in...

Camden Erwin
Feb 6, 2013
Camden Duval Erwin was born on February 6, 2013 to his parents, Adam Erwin and Courtney Reynolds Erwin. He is now with Jesus and in His care until it is time for his loved ones to be with him in heavens glory. Camden is survived by his mother and father, Adam and Courtney Erwin of Terrell; sister, Ailee of Terrell;...

James Anthamatten, Jr.
Feb 3, 2013
James Bo Edward Anthamatten, Jr., 49, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2013 in Terrell. James was born to James, Sr. and Evelyn Sue (Reed) Anthamatten in Tulsa, OK on September 14, 1963. He owned and operated his own house painting company for several years. Bo was preceded in his death by his mother, Evelyn Anthamatten. James is survived by...

Ollie Kelley
Jan 29, 2013
Ollie Ruth Kelley passed away on the morning of January 29, 2013 in Kaufman. No services are planed at this time.