Recent Obituaries

William Bowen Rogers was born at home in Happy, Texas on July 1, 1934 and left us unexpectedly on July 25, 2010, surrounded by close friends and family.  Bill’s childhood was shaped by the Great Depression and the infamous Dust Bowl. In 1946, Bill’s family, including parents Jack S. and Gertrude Rogers, and brother Jack moved to Maysville, Oklahoma.  There, Bill discovered his talent and love for painting and earned a BFA degree from The University of Oklahoma  in 1956. After graduation, Bill worked in Dallas briefly before serving two years in the U.S. Army Pictorial Center in Long Island City, NY.  He returned to Dallas and worked at Kites & Hearndon Animation Studio then spent much of his career as Radio and Television Broadcast Director for two of the Southwest's largest advertising agencies. The past 30 years he has been writing and producing numerous award winning videos, documentaries and audio tracks for museums around the country.  Bill’s love of painting leaves a legacy of beautiful works that his family will treasure. His art has been exhibited in the Dallas Museum of Art, The Irving Art Museum, and art galleries in Dallas, Taos, New Mexico and Carmel, California.  His art can be viewed at http://www.billrogersart.com.  Bill was proud of his family history and library of genealogical charts and books compiled by his mother, Gertrude.  His “Bowen” namesake was his Great-Great Grandfather and early settler of Dallas, Ahab Bowen. Once on the outskirts of the city, Bowen Street bisects the popular Uptown area of Dallas.  Bill is survived by loving friends and family including his wife, Cheryl Rogers, brother, Jack S. Jr., two children and spouses, William and Heather Rogers, Robert and Ann Franks, and two step-children and their spouses, Ted and Brooke Murray and Bill and Christian Baker.  Bill delighted in his eight grandchildren for whom he was most grateful and thankful to the Lord.  The grandchildren are: Derek Franks (19) of University of Missouri, Austin Franks (17) of Highland Park, Madison Lynn Murray (17) of Spring, TX, Alex Baker (14) of Buda, TX, Makenna Graham Murray (13) of Spring, TX, Macie Lynn Baker (10) of Buda, TX, Mallory Brooke Murray (8) of Spring, TX, and Sarah Finley Rogers (22 mo.) of Dallas, TX.  Bill will be remembered for his kindness, gentle heart and creative spirit.  He could not enter a room without bringing humor in his wake.  He is dearly loved, and will be missed more than words can say.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks consideration to the following for expressions of sympathy:  Donations to Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries – epmi.org or The Endowed Scholarship fund in Bill’s honor at his alma mater, University of Oklahoma – College of Fine Arts.  Donations can be sent to: “William Bowen Rogers Memorial Scholarship” OU Foundation,100 Timberdell Drive, Norman, OK  73019. 

Thomas Richard Gentry, of Irving, passed away July 26, 2010.  He was born July 13, 1922 in Coppell.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Wilma Gentry.  Mr. Gentry was a medic in World War II and the Korean War.  He was employed by the Dallas County Health Department and upon his retirement was awarded a certificate by Dallas County for being employed by Dallas County longer than any other individual.  He then worked for the Dallas Sheriff’s Department, being in charge of inmate medical issues.  After his retirement, Mr. Gentry began building model cars from fine hardwoods.  He built these to scale from pictures without the aid of a pattern and with the aid of a pantograph.  For this, he was featured by The Irving Cable Network.  He had recently displayed part of his collection of over 200 cars at the Irving Heritage Senior Citizen Center.  Mr. Gentry leaves behind his son, Richard Gentry of Bedford and daughter Trudy Gentry of Irving; to grandchildren, Jessica Gentry and Tommy Gentry of Bedford; a niece, Lois Hardenbrook of Overland Park, KS; and his nephew Fred Baumgartener and wife Laura of Allen.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 30, 2010 at 10:00 AM in Brown’s Memorial Chapel followed by interment at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, Irving.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the funeral home.

Tressia Olivia Phillips, of Dallas, and currently living in Little Elm, Texas passed away peacefully in her home on July 25, 2010 at age 91. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon J. Phillips; son, Maurice E. Phillips; and 9 brothers and sisters. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Mark Hunsaker of Little Elm; five grandchildren, Vicki Phillips Smith of Allen; Terry Phillips and wife Karla of Flower Mound; Sherri Phillips Womack and husband Mark of Morgan Mill; Christie Godfrey and husband Gary of Garland; Jessica Bevill of Little Elm; six great-grandchildren, Amber Smith, Evie and Gavin Williams; Cheyenne Christesson; Lauren and Eric Godfrey; one great-great-grandchild, Haylee Godfrey; her favorite dog, Buddy; and other family members, Jeanne Grider of Anna; Clayton Phillips and wife Claire of Savannah, Georgia; Sheli Smith and husband Brad; Kayla Fruge and Delani Smith, all of Denton. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 29^th at Grove Hill Cemetery.

Maj. Chester William Kulas, USAF Ret. of Dallas died at his home on Tuesday, June 22, 2010.  He was born in Cheshire, MA on September 4, 1932 to Adam Kulas and Eleanor Chmura Kulas.  He was preceded in death by his son, Chester W. Kulas, Jr. who died in 1986, and by his three brothers: Casmer Kulas, John Kulas and Bruno Kulas.  His brother, Edward Kulas, Sr. died on the same day, June 22, 2010.  He is survived by his four sons: John W. Kulas and wife Teresa, Peter V. Kulas, Christopher D. Kulas and wife Tiara, Richard G. McClure and wife Elizabeth; and daughters: Theresa E. Kulas and Margaret Maat; two brothers: Edwin Kulas and John Kulas; three sisters: Isabel Michalek, Daisy Guerin, and Victoria Yeaton; as well as seven grandchildren:  Samantha L. Kulas, Malcolm McClure, Cristal L. Hartsell, Michael A. Hartsell, Estefany K. Kulas, Christopher M. Kulas, and Andrew J. Kulas.  Chester was educated in Cheshire, Massachusetts schools where he later joined the Air Force on August 19, 1952, and trained in Waco, Texas as a pilot.  Chester was transferred on June 9^th 1959 as a co-pilot to the 380^th Bombardment Wing (SAC), Plattsburg Air Force Base, New York.  On June 1, 1961 he was awarded the “Good Conduct Medal,” and on April 25, 1966 he was awarded the “Combat Readiness Medal.”  He served in the Viet Nam and Korean War conflicts as a co-pilot on B-47 and B-52 bombers.  He then made the Air Force a career, serving 20 years, and retired Honarable on August 31, 1972 with the full rank of Major.  He found his passion with Texas Native landscape and gardening where he started a small landscape company.  He believed in an organic, non-toxic environmental care approach, taking care of residential and commercial properties in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.  Chester was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church for 30 years. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel, 707 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving.  He will be buried the following day at DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas with full military honors. Contributions may be made towards his funeral to:  Chris Kulas, 1008 Garden Trail, Mesquite, TX 75149.

Dorothy Mae Johnson, of Irving, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2010.  She was born March 31, 1930 in Frost, Texas.  She is survived by her daughters Shirley Tucker and Linda Shesler; son Rocky Johnson and wife Tami; sisters Janet Hert, Kitty Knowles, Barbara Prince, and Mildred Smith; and 10 grandchildren.  Graveside services will be held at 10 AM Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving with Dr. Jim Gerlach officiating.  The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Monday at the funeral home.

Janice “Vicki” Sobas, of Irving, passed away on July 19, 2010.  She was born January 1, 1960 in Hammond, Indiana to Stanley and Sandra Sobas.  Janice worked in customer information for Genex Services and participated in walks for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.   She is survived by her mother, Sandra Sobas of Lewisville; father, Stanely Sobas of Calumet City, IL; a sister, Cheryl Gillis and husband Patrick of Alexandria, VA; and an aunt, Marge Myers of  Warrenton, VA.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 25, 2010 in Brown’s Memorial Chapel in Irving, TX.  The family asks that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309  Dallas, TX 75265-0309, or online at www.komen.org/donate.

Richard Arlen Harstrick, of Irving, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010.  He was born July 9, 1934 in Bronx, New York.  He was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War.  Richard was an aircraft mechanic for American Airlines for 38 years.  He was an avid supporter for the NRA and Gun Advocacy and also the VFW.  He was preceded in death by his parents Regina Mantel and Hans Richard Harstrick, and his wife Ether Edmiston.  Survivors include his daughter Linda Rose and husband James; sons David Edmiston and wife Christi, and Donnie Martin and wife Donna; grandchildren James Rose, Jr., Kenny Edmiston, Kristin Edmiston, Taylor Tedder, Jordan Tedder, Nathanial Riley, Stephanie Martin, Sonya Martin, and Rachelle Salee; great grandson James Rose, III, a great grandchild in The Colony, and 7 great grandchildren in Kentucky; and former wife Doloris Pandy and husband Gregg.  Graveside Services with Military Honors will be held at 9:45 AM Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at DFW National Cemetery with Pastor Jody Nichols officiating.  The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.  

Anh Miller, of Irving, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010.  She was born April 9, 1948 in Saigon, Vietnam.  She met her husband George while he was employed with AAFES as a Receiving Manager in Atlanta, Georgia.  George resigned his position with AAFES and moved back to Dallas.  There was a two year and two month courtship before they were married on April 21, 1992 in Irving.  Anh was employed in the food service industry from1992-2005 and took early retirement due to her health.  She was a hard worker, loved to shop, and was close to George and her daughters.  She was also fond of her primary care physician Dr. Robert Mark Haman, who helped her with her five cancers and other surgeries.  We all felt she left too soon and she will always be in our hearts.  Survivors include her husband George E. Miller, III; daughters Nu My Tran, Phuong Hua, Trangdai Tran, and Susan Bradshaw; sons-in-law Jimmy Hua, and Tao Huynh; sisters Chi Tran, Tami Nguyen, Binh Tran, and Hoa Tran; brother Duc Tran; brothers-in-law Sang Nguyen, and Savat Nguyen; 7 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.  The family will receive friends 6-8 Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home. 

Dorothy Edith Parker West, formerly of Irving, passed away Friday, July 16, 2010.  She was born June 2, 1924 in Sioux City, Iowa.  Dorothy proudly served the Irving ISD Food Service Dept. for 30 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband Earl Edward West, in March of this year.  Survivors include her daughter Vicky Sterling of Plano and children, Nancy and husband, Teresa and husband, and Becky and husband; son John Atterbury and wife Kim of Lexington, Kentucky, and their children, Sydney and Lukas; son Robert Atterbury of Richmond, Kentucky, and his children Tonya, Tiffany, Jennifer and husband, Jessica, Julie, and Teresa; daughter Terri Chesser and husband Jaye of Caddo Mills, and their children Shane and wife, and Courtney and husband; daughter Carol Reed and husband Ricky of Bynum, Texas, and their children Dwight, Suzanne and husband, Debbie, Glenn and wife, and Cindy and husband; son Dwayne West and wife Jeanna of Irving, and their children Virginia, Tim, Matt and wife, Jared and wife, Katie, and Jacob; son Scott West and wife Nancy of Irving, and their children Starr and husband, and Micah and wife; and 37 great grandchildren.  Graveside services will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, July 22, 2010 at DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy. in Dallas.  The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

Rose Marie Cash, a resident of Irving for 56 years, passed away July 9, 2010.  She was born September 6, 1917 in Dallas.  She was the manager of Angelo’s Restaurant in Irving for 30 years before retiring in 1996.  Rose is survived by her children Mary Ailor and husband Ron of Flower Mound, Michael Cash and wife Melissa of Irving, and Steve Cash and wife Marti of Carrollton, sisters Lena Schell of Dallas, and Nancy Farina of Irving, grandchildren Tamara Davant of Blessing, Texas, Paul Davis of New Braunfels, Clint Cash of Carrollton, Sterling Cash of Plano, Blake Cash of Irving, and Trey Cash of Irving, and great grandchildren Ross, Avery, and Call Davant of Blessing.  The family will receive friends at 6-8 Monday, July 12, 2010 at Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with a Rosary beginning at 8 PM.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church with Father Leonardo Rocha as Celebrant.  Burial will follow at Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas.   

Ladean Terpening Busang, of Irving, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010 after suffering with Alzheimer’s for over 10 years.  She was born May 10, 1932 in Watonga, Oklahoma.  She was a member of Plymouth Park United Methodist Church in Irving as well as the Irving Choral Club, the Irving Garden Club, and P.E.O.  She taught kindergarten in Irving for 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Leslie E. Terpening and daughter Merrilee Ann Terpening.  Also preceding her in death was her second husband, Sanford Busang. Survivors include her sons Mark A. Terpening and wife Sonya of Grapevine, Lynn E. Terpening and wife Gloria of Mesa, Arizona, and Christopher M. Terpening and wife Terry of Charleston, West Virginia; sister Marilyn Cramer and husband Ted of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; and brother-in-law Loyd E. Terpening of El Cajon, California; 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.  Graveside services will be held at 10 AM Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving.  Memorial services will follow at 11 AM at Plymouth Park United Methodist Church in Irving. Please make any memorial donations to Plymouth Park Methodist Organ Fund, Alzheimer’s Association, or Lymphoma/Leukemia Society.  Arrangements made by Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home.

C. Clyde Foster, of Irving, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2010.  He was born April 24, 1925 in Edgewood, Texas.  He was a member of General Baptist Church, the American Legion, and also the American Quarter Horse Assoc.  He was preceded in death by his parents William Dudley and Minnie Beatrice Foster.  Survivors include his wife Pauline Foster; children Stephen Foster and wife Della, Deborah James, Sandy Echols and husband David, David Foster, and Kim Ybarra; 15 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.  Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Friday, July 9, 2010 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel.  Interment will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Bobbie Murlene Walters, longtime resident of Irving, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010.  She was born August 1, 1935 in Chandler, Texas.  Bobbie was a graduate of Irving High School.  She was preceded in death by her sons Randell Creg Walters and Christopher Scott Walters, grandson Sgt. Zachary J. Walters, USMC, and sister-in-law Alverna Yarbrough.  Survivors include her husband Joe Walters of Irving; son Kelly Joe Walters of Irving; sister Florence Nell Berry and husband Alvin of Mesquite; sister-in-law Lois Lee of Parker, Arizona; sister-in-law Norma Jean Merritt and husband Harvey of Alvarado; several nieces, nephews, and other loving family members.  Mrs. Walters will be in state 4-8 PM Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 5-7 PM.  Memorial services will be held at 9:30 AM Friday, July 9, 2010 at St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, 1621 W. Grauwyler Rd. in Irving with Rev. Ron Floyd officiating.  Committal services and inurnment will follow at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas.  Memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warriors @ www.carepackage.com.     

Evelyn Smith, of Irving, passed away July 2, 2010.  She was born March 30, 1930 in Gober, Texas.  She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Irving.  Preceded in death by her husband John Henry Smith, survivors include 2 sons; 4 daughters; 1 sister;16 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel.  Interment will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends 5-8 PM Monday at the funeral home.

Dr. George Susat, retired Orthopedic Surgeon, former Irving City Councilman, US Air Force Captain, 32^nd Degree Mason, Rotarian, Environmentalist, Dr. George Susat was an Irving icon.  Dr. Susat passed away at his Irving home on June 30 after a lengthy illness.  George Carl Gustave Susat was born December 30, 1926, in Cook County, Illinois.  His parents, Olga and Max Susat, came to the United States in the 1920’s as immigrants from a Germany ravaged by privation.  George never forgot his parents’ stories of Europe after WW I, and in the ensuing years, he developed a strong sense of history and an observation of the world around him.  George Susat graduated from Northwestern Universiy in Chicago with a degree in Biology and Botany.  He then graduated from Northwestern Medical School as an M. D. and orthopedic specialist and began his practice after service in the US Air Force Medical Corps.  He came to Irving in 1960 to open a private practice.  He served as an orthopedic surgeon and operated the Bone and Joint Clinic on N. O’Connor until his retirement in 1998.  He was a member of the Texas Orthopedic Association, the Western Orthopedic Association, US College of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the Dallas County Medical Society.  Dr. Susat devoted much of his life to his dual commitments to history and to the environment.  He was an environmentalist before the term was widely understood.   He saw beautification as a necessary part of a clean and healthy environment.  In that pursuit in 1971 he spearheaded a successful tree planting initiative for the new Texas Stadium.  He also secured the planting of hundreds of trees along the City’s major thoroughfares.  As a Rotarian he sponsored the tree giveaways that placed thousands of trees in Irving residents’ yards.  He proposed tree and landscape installations as a member of the Irving Parks Board, and as a City Councilman was successful in securing the designation of the crepe myrtle as the official Irving tree.  He worked with the City’s Centennial Committee to support the planting of hundreds of Centennial crepe myrtles.   He worked with Dallas County Flood Control District President, Bob Nelson, Sr., to plant trees in the district as both erosion control and beautification, then helped Mr. Nelson secure approval for his proposal to plant memorial trees in Irving’s Centennial Park.  On a national level, Dr. Susat served with former First Lady, Ladybird Johnson in her project to beautify Texas highways with native wildflowers.  His environmentalism extended into other areas.  He became an expert on landfills and recycling.  After joining fellow City Council candidates Sharon Barbosa and Jack Spurlock in a proposal for recycling in Irving, Dr. Susat worked diligently to see the goal accomplished.  He served as a Board member for Keep Irving Beautiful and in 2005 was awarded the O.P. Schnabel Senior Citizen Award for lifetime service in environmental activities.  Dr. Susat also loved history and travel.  He and his wife, Carol, were charter members of the Irving Heritage Society.   They helped initiate the annual Bracebridge Dinner, a celebration of Irving’s connection to Washington Irving.  They also donated a beautiful bust of the famous author to the Irving Library.  Dr. Susat’s travels are legendary.  He visited every corner of the world, sometimes alone, sometimes in the company of dear friends such as Ben Thomas and Gerald Stavely.  He located relatives still living in Europe and developed an ongoing relationship that enriched them all.  Dr. Susat’s service to Irving included the Irving City Council from 1990-1998, where he served as mayor pro tem, and led in areas of recycling, beautification, water resources, landfill operations, and parks.  Prior to that he served on the Parks Board.  In addition to the O.P. Schnabel Award, Dr. Susat was a recipient of numerous awards and recognitions.  One of his fondest was being in the first group of Irving High Spirited Citizen Awards in 1988.  Dr. Susat was as well known for his personality and behavior as for his community service.  George Susat was an extremely large man whose manner was completely at odds with his imposing appearance.  He was an unfailingly gentle and kind man and his relationship with his patients was one of compassion and understanding.   He was a cheerful man who often poked fun at himself.  Dr. Susat’s most enduring love was for his wife, the former Carol Berry, a lifelong Irving resident.  Carol, a former nurse, is admired for her numerous civic activities and philanthropies, including her leadership in developing the City’s Family Advocacy Center, activities which her loving husband, George Susat actively supported.  In addition to Carol, George is survived by his son George Susat, Jr. and wife Paula of Waxahachie; daughters C. A. Susat of Seattle, Washington, and Susan Powell of Irving; and 5 grandchildren.  George Susat liked to quote a phrase coined by an old friend because it expressed his feeling of how he believed we should view the world and our place in it.  “Think globally.  Act locally.” Dr. George Susat, our friend and our neighbor, did that, and so inspired us all to do the same.  Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Monday, July 5, 2010 at Oak View Baptist Church, 1004 S. Story Rd. in Irving.  Interment will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends 2-4 PM Sunday at Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.  Memorial donations may be made to Irving Family Advocacy Center, 600 W. Pioneer Dr., Irving, TX 75061.

James L. Kendrick, Jr. of Irving, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2010.  He was born October 13, 1950 in Tyler.  He was an excellent baseball player from Little League through High School.  James worked with his dad and two brothers in the J.L. Kendrick & Sons Asphalt Paving Company.  He was preceded in death by his father James L. Kendrick and brother Bobby Joe Kendrick.  Survivors include his wife Rita Kendrick; mother Opal Kendrick; son Steven Kendrick; daughter Melissa Sharpe; brother Billy Kendrick and wife Tina; grandchildren Cody Sharpe, Payton Kendrick, Cheyanne Sharpe, and Tanner Kendrick; a host of nieces and nephews; and many, many friends.  Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel with Rev. Richard Norris officiating.  Interment will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Friday at the funeral home. 

Lucille McWhorter of Irving passed away June 28, 2010 after  a long and blessed life. She is survived by daughters Cleo Reda Hall and husband Jack Hall of Dallas, and Billie Kay McWhorter-Tompkins of Irving; brother Billy Welborn and wife Nancy of Irving; sister Christine Gilliland and husband Jack Gilliland of Irving; grandchildren Denise Segovia, Paul Neff, Raymond Neff, Michael McWhorter and Kimberly Mathison; great-grandchildren Stephanie Wilkerson, David “Cole” Wilkerson, Kristina Segovia, Raymond Dale Neff, Austin Taylor Neff, Cheyenne Mathison, and Autumn Rose McWhorter; great-great-grandchildren Austin Landeros and Tyler Polk, and many nieces, nephews and other family members. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Thursday, July 1, 2010  at Oak View Baptist Church, 1004 S. Story Rd. in Irving with Dr. Jim Gerlach officiating.  Graveside services will be held at 12:30 PM at Crown Hill Memorial Park, 9700 Webb Chapel Rd. in Dallas.

Marjory K. Delaney, of Irving, passed away on June 15, 2010.  She was born on May 26, 1937 in Covington, KY.  Marjory worked as a restaurant manager and then owner of Chef Marjory catering.  She is survived by her sons and daughters Kathryn Delaney and husband George Warner, Tim Delaney, Karen Smith and husband Gregory, Kevin Delaney and wife Kathryn, and Dennis Delaney and partner Tom Watts, Thomas Delaney and wife Jennifer; 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.  Memorial services will be held at 2 PM Saturday, July 3, 2010 at St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church in Irving. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Diabetes Association or to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Linda Lee Cobb of Grand Prairie died on June 21, 2010.  She was born on April 30, 1947 in Chicago, IL.  Linda is survived by her sons Ralph E. Kelley, Jr. and wife Wendy of Bedford and Tracy J. Kelley of Irving; grandchildren Desiree Wade of Euless, Tracy J. Kelley, Jr., Lauren N. Kelley, and Heather K. Kelley, all of Irving; father George Gatenby of Illinois; brothers Patrick Gatenby, Roger Gatenby, and Randy Gatenby all of Illinois; a sister Connie Cozzone and husband Dino of Grand Prairie and special friends Mindy Kelley, Greg Purdy and many other loving family and friends.  A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 7:00 PM in Brown’s Memorial Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM prior to the service.

Eleanor Rebecca Fletcher Schram died Sunday June 20, 2010 at her home after succumbing to Alzheimer’s Disease. She was surrounded by her family and friends. Eleanor graduated from Arkansas A & M University with a Bachelor’s Degree in English and pursued a Master’s degree in Voice at the University of Texas at Austin. It was there that she met and married her husband, Alfred. They had been married 53 years at the time of her death.   Eleanor lived 30 years in Canyon, Texas where she worked first as a homemaker, then as an archivist at Cornett Library on the West Texas A & M University campus. They retired to Irving, Texas in 1995, where she and Alfred lived on Vilbig Lake. This allowed them to be close to their two children and four grandchildren.  Eleanor is remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, gifted singer with a beautiful voice which stayed with her almost to the day she died, an avid reader, devotee of the arts, an enforcer of diagramming sentences, a lover of all things irreverent and funny, and a great enjoyer of a mimosa at Sunday brunch. She will be missed by us all and remembered for too many good things to count.  Eleanor is survived by her husband, Alfred Schram; two children, Gwynne Schram and Howard Schram; four grandchildren, Reuben Garrett, Noah Garrett, Amanda Schram, and Tiffany Schram. In lieu of gifts or flowers, the family asks that any memorials be made to the pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease: Alzheimer's Foundation, 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001, or online:  http://www.alzfdn.org.

Wilber Saul Vigil Lovo, of Irving, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2010.  He was born January 24, 2010 in Dallas.  He is survived by his parents Wilber Aquiles Vigil and Elsy Francisca Lovo Vigil; brother Axel Aquiles Vigil and grandmothers Valentina Lovo and Hermelinda Guevara.  Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jacinto Garcia officiating.  Family will receive friends 2-3 PM prior to the service.  Interment will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.

Mildred Louise Archer, a 52 year resident of Irving, passed away June 18, 2010.  She was born February 24, 1929 in Houlka, Mississippi.  Preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Clarence ‘Bud’ Archer in 2009, Mildred is survived by her children Crystal Lynn Archer of Irving, Anita Sue Hunter and husband Philip of Houston, David Allan Archer, Steven Lee Archer and wife Martha, all of Irving, Phillip Dale Archer and Tom Ver Eecke of Dallas; sister Mattie Lou Hinsley of Irving; grandchildren Alethea Varra and husband Edward, Steven Cole Archer, Amy Sheilds and husband Matt; Christi Archer, Catherine Archer, Jennifer Corekin and husband Brad, Jennifer Haney and husband Brian, Terry Ver Eecke and wife Ashley; great grandchildren Allison and Alexander Varra, Carsyn Archer, Blane Brett and Brandon Corekin, Serenity and Rayne Ver Eecke.  Memorial Services to be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at 7:00 PM at Brown’s Memorial Chapel.  Family requests Memorials to Salvation Army or the Charity of One’s Choice.

Chaney J. Bednar, of Dallas, passed away Friday, June 11, 2010.  He was born August 4, 1921 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.  He served in the Army during WWII.  Chaney was awarded two Purple Hearts for being wounded at the D-Day Invasion and also at the Battle of the Bulge.  He was also awarded a Bronze Star.  Chaney retired from Dealer’s Electrical Supply Co.  He was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Grand Prairie.  He was preceded in death by his wife Veoma Bednar, brother Prince Bednar, sister Lillian Sandlin, and half-brother John Bednar.  Survivors include his cousin Nettie Glover and many friends.  Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Monday, June 21, 2010 at Laurel Land Chapel in Dallas.  Friends will gather one hour prior to the service at Laurel Land Chapel.  Interment will follow at Laurel Land Memorial Park. 

Aline Rosa Davis-Holland, of Kaufman, and formerly a longtime resident of Irving, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2010.  She was born July 17, 1918 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.  She was preceded in death by her husbands Bruce Davis and W.T. Holland, son Robert L. Davis, and sister Pat Kocyan.  Survivors include her brother Robert Morris; grandson Scott Davis; great grandsons Ben Davis and Tim Davis; step-children Bill Holland and Ann Rankin; and step-grandson Rodney Rankin.  Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Saturday, June 19, 2010 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel.  Interment will follow at Sowers Cemetery in Irving.   

Marjory K. Delaney, of Irving, passed away on June 15, 2010.  She was born on May 26, 1937 in Covington, KY.  Marjory worked as a chef  for Denny’s and then owner of Chef Marjory catering.  She is survived by her sons and daughters Kathryn Delaney and husband George Warner, Tim Delaney, Karen Smith and husband Gregory, Kevin Delaney and wife Kathryn, and Dennis Delaney and partner Tom Watts, Thomas Delaney and wife Jennifer; 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.  Funeral services pending at St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church in Irving.

Sgt. Zachary J. Walters, 2^nd BN, 6^th Marines (78^th), 2^nd Marine Division, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2010 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.  He was born May 24, 1986.  He was preceded in death by his uncle Christopher Scott Walters.  He is survived by his parents Kelly J. Walters of Irving, and Regina M. Walters of Decatur; grandparents Joe and Bobbie Walters of Irving; grandmother Lore Miner of Decatur; brother Dwayne Patrick Adair of Decatur; aunts and uncles Norma and Harvey Merritt of Alvarado, Nell and Al Berry of Mesquite, Ramona and Tony McCollough of Peculiar, Missouri, Rebecca and Mark Ireland of Alvord, Texas, and Tom and Ann Miner of Decatur; and numerous cousins.  He also leaves behind his fiancé Vickie L. Falcon of Jacksonville, North Carolina.  Memorial services at 1:00P.M. Friday, June 18, 2010 at Brown's Memorial Chapel. Inurnment services with Full Military Honors will follow at 2:30 PM at DFW National Cemetery.  His family requests donations to Wounded Warriors, PMB 48, Western Blvd., Suite E, Jacksonville, NC 28546 or www.carepackageproject.com.

Fred A. Bridges, of Irving, passed away Sunday June 13, 2010.  He was born September 18, 1921 in Fortune, Missouri.  He was a WWII Army Veteran and enjoyed woodworking.  He was preceded in death by his wife Alma Lou Bridges, daughter Margret Ann Bridges, and sons Rodney Bridges, and Jerry Bridges.  He is survived by his daughter-in-law Dennise Marie Bridges of Eustace.  Graveside services will be held at 1 PM Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.   

Robert “Poppy” Barnett, of Ft. Worth, and previously of Irving, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2010.  He was born November 14, 1949 in Waurika, Oklahoma.  Preceded in death by his parents Estel David and Arlene Zelner Barnett, survivors include his wife Patti Barnett, sons Robert Barnett, Jr.  and wife Tracy of Decatur, Gene Barnett and wife Melissa of Keller, and Chris Barnett of Euless; grandchildren Brittney Barnett of Iowa, Amber Barnett, Kyle Barnett, and Cody Barnett, all of Decatur, and Austin Barnett and Avery Barnett of Keller; great granddaughter Makayla Barnett of Iowa; brother Danny Barnett of Justin; and sisters Barbara Toler of Nevada, Texas, and Charlene McNaus of Lipan.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel.  Interment will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends 9-10:30 AM Wednesday at the funeral home.

Saramma Joseph Maliyil, a long time resident of Grand Prairie promoted to Glory on June 8, 2010. She was born on May 2, 1931 in Kerala, India. She is preceded in death by her husband Oommen Joseph Maliyil and daughter Sosamma Varkey; survivors include sons Thomas Maliyil and wife Anna; Jose Maliyil and wife Sheela; George Maliyil and wife Santha; daughter Annie and husband Rev. Sunny P. Thomas; son-in-law T. T. Varkey; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends from 9 AM-5 PM. Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home. A Wake Service will be held 6 PM Friday, June 11, 2010 at Assembly of God, 2383 Dunloe Ave. in Dallas.  Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Saturday, June 12, 2010 at South MacArthur Church of Christ, 1401 S. MacArthur Blvd. in Irving with interment to follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving.

Daisy Mae Garris, 80, of Grand Prairie, formerly of Wills Point, TX, died Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Arlington Memorial Hospital, Arlington, TX.  She was born on March 9, 1930 in Ravia Johnston, Oklahoma to Hatie and William C. Hurst.  She and Carl Garris were married on July 12, 1946.  Daisy Mae was a homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She was a very talented woman who loved to make a multitude of things such as hats, dolls, blankets, and more.  Daisy Mae was preceded in death by her husband Carl and loving son, Shorty Garris.  Her survivors include her daughters Pat Speir and Marilyn Lewis; loving daughter-in-law Linda Garris; her son Carl M. Garris;  and multiple grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.  Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving.