Obituaries

Sep 8, 2014

Georgia May (Strayhorn) Seale was born April 8, 1952 in Leonard Texas. Georgia spent her childhood years in Lockney, Texas. In 1993 she moved to Terrell, Texas where she spent her remaining years. Georgia is preceded in death by her grandfather, Virgil R. Strayhorn; her grandmother, Lettie Ann Strayhorn; father, August Strayhorn; mother, Dorothy Marie Strayhorn; brother, Paul Strayhorn; brother-in-law,...

Sep 2, 2014

Joseph Dwayne Gunter, 80; passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at his home in Kaufman surrounded by his family. Joseph was born October 6, 1933 to Grady Lee and Lizzie Mae Gunter in Anna, Texas. He was the middle son of three boys. Joseph would meet and later marry Jo Ann Shryock on December 21, 1953 in Miami, Oklahoma....

Aug 29, 2014

Roy William Servoss, 90, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014 in Kaufman, Texas. Roy was born on March 16, 1924 to Reginald and Isabella Servoss in Berkley, California. Roy served his country with honor and distinction for over 20 years in the United States Navy. During World War II, he was present at the bombing of Pearl Harbor Station...

Aug 29, 2014

Valla Jean Lynch, 87, passed quietly away on Friday, August 29, 2014 in Greenville, Texas. Jean was born on July 16, 1927 to Grady and Iva Morgan in Greenville, Texas. She would meet and later marry Edward T. Lynch on December 21, 1946 in Dallas, Texas. Jean worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as clerical staff for over a dozen...

Aug 4, 2014

Camille Manina Lowe, 57; passed away on Monday, August 4, 2014 in Rowlett, Texas. Camille was born on December 17, 1956 to Hulon and Rubye Miller in Dallas, Texas. Camille would go on to serve her country in the United States Army. She would meet and later marry Kelly Lowe in February 1998. Camille is preceded in death by her...

Aug 1, 2014

Kathleen Cumbie, 53, of Mesquite, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. Kathleen was born on January 2, 1961 in Dallas to Jerry and Sandra Lee Cumbie. . Kathleen is preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Lee Upshaw. She is survived by her daughters, Kassie Cumbie of Mesquite and Starla Ramirez of Weatherford; Father, Jerry Cumbie...

Jul 31, 2014

Albert Maurice Fowler, 86; passed peacefully away at his home in Terrell Texas on July 31, 2014. Albert was born in St. Elizabeth Jamaica to Ivan and Pearl Fowler on September 17, 1927. Albert served in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II. Albert worked for over twenty-five years at Terrell State Hospital in the maintenance department. Albert...

Jul 15, 2014

Cecil Adele Croxton, 94; passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 in Waxahachie, Texas. Ms. Cecil was born October 18, 1919 in Kaufman County, Texas. Ms Cecil met and later married Roddy A. Croxton, Sr. To this union were born two sons, Robert and Roddy, Jr. Ms Cecil was a homemaker and mother. She spent her time creating and maintaining...

Jul 2, 2014

Paul Douglas Gore, 53, passed quietly away at his home on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. Paul was born November 11, 1960 to George and Dorothy Gore in Dallas, Texas. He went on to serve his country in the United States Navy. Paul would meet and later marry Sonya Williamson in December 1993. Together, they would raise two wonderful daughters, Amanda...

Jul 1, 2014

Billy Heard Passed away on July 1, 2014 in Terrell. He was born the son of Lawrence and Mary (Fite) Heard on May 16, 1937 in Grand Saline. Billy Served his country in the US Navy from 1955 to 1959. He was a commercial trick driver before his retirement. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers....

Jun 28, 2014

Billy Leon Byrd, Sr., 84; passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 in Irving, Texas. Billy was born October 31, 1929 to James and Bessie Byrd in Ola, Texas. Billy went on the serve his country with honor and distinction in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He met and later married Mary Helen Smith on June 3,...

Jun 28, 2014

Julia "Judy Bell" Barringer, 90; passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2014 in Sunnyvale, Texas. Judy Bell was born on June 30, 1923 to William L. and Fannie L Byrd in Fort Worth, Texas. Judy Bell met and later married William Sherrill Barringer on July 27, 1955. Judy worked for twenty years as an LPN at the Terrell State Hospital....

May 23, 2014

Nolan Don Furr, 77, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014 in Terrell, Texas. Don was born February 6, 1937 to C. C. and Myrtle Furr in Greyson County, Texas. Don was the oldest of six children. Don had many interests during his life. He worked for Frito Lay in his youth, then in security for another manufacturing firm. Don...

May 19, 2014

Mary Louene Petoskey, 75, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014 in Sunnyvale, Texas. Mary was born January 25, 1939 to Robert and Adelle Davis in Fort Worth, Texas. She met and later married Edward Petoskey in 1981 in Terrell, Texas. Mary was real estate agent for many years in the north Texas area. Mary is preceded in death by...

May 19, 2014

Adolph John Breitenbach, 81, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014 in Rockwall, Texas. Adolph was born on September 8, 1932 to Adolf and Victoria Breitenbach in Aquebogue, New York. Adolph was a truck driver for most of his professional life. Adolph is preceded in death by his parents, Adolf and Victoria Breitenbach. He is survived by his wife, Anna...

May 12, 2014

Billy Don Sprinkle, 66, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014 in Forney, Texas. Billy Don was born on August 30, 1947 to Jack and Jeannie Sprinkle in Greenville, Texas. Billy Don worked as an electrician for ASC for over twenty years.He loved to hunt and fish and to watch hunting and fishing shows all day long. Billy Don is...

Apr 23, 2014

Gladys Anita Carver, 94, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 in Grand Saline, Texas. Gladys was born on July 22, 1919 to Charlie and Nora Weber in Seagoville, Texas. Gladys would meet Ellis Carver in high school. Gladys and Ellis would meet again while attending Draughton Business College where Gladys took an Associates degree in Business. They would marry...

Apr 20, 2014

William Earl "Bill" Harris, 92, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014 in Jacksonville, Texas. William was born on February 6, 1922 to Robert and Hattie Harris in Midlothian, Texas

Bill served his country with honor and distinction in the United States Navy during World War II. Bill would later work as an independent contractor for the...

Apr 11, 2014

Isaac V. Medina, 76, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014 in Terrell, Texas. Isaac was born on September 27, 1937 to Zacarrias and Antonia Medina in Asherton, Texas.

Isaac would serve his country with honor in the United States Army in the Military Police. He would meet and later marry Mary Alice Messer, the love of...

Mar 25, 2014

Georgie Lynch, 81, passed away on March 25, 2014 in Greenville. He was born on October 1, 1932 in Greenville to his loving parents, Edward and Flossie Lynch. Those left to celebrate his life include his sister, Martha Knittel, brother, Edward Lynch and wife Valla, nieces; Lynda Knittel and Brenda Rambo and her husband Cecil, nephew, Eddie Lynch and wife...