Obituaries 8/25/12
Written by Phil Cerroni
Arrangements by Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home, 972-254-4242.
Dale Stowe, 93
5/01/1919 – 8/15/2012
Arrangements made by Chism-Smith Funeral Home, 972-259-7644.
Jerry Ray Thorn, 74
10/1/1937 - 8/22/2012
Mary Davenport, 85
11/30/1926 – 8/17/2012
Arrangements made by Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home, 972-579-1313.
Fred H. “Buck” Grimes, 91
8-01-1921 – 8-18-2012
Madeline Victoria Bricker, 94
3-11-1918 – 8-18-2012
Alan J. Lavell, 65
11-14-1946 – 8-20-2012
Dema Miller, 83
8-28-1928 – 8-21-2012
William Tellman, 88
11-17-1923 – 8-22-2012
Dovie Jean Bales
Dovie Jean Bales, a resident of Irving since 1962, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012. She was born March 23, 1928 in Abilene. She enjoyed quilting, painting, and was an accomplished musician. Dovie is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 63 years, Alfred Tennyson Bales, son Gerald Bales, and grandson Brian Ward, and is survived by her children John Bales of Hico, Diana Bales of California, Edwin Bales of California, Amy Ward of Royse City; 15 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; brothers Kokey Ohlhausen and David Ohlhausen; and sisters Flora Bird, Betty White, and Dolly Ostlien. Graveside inurnment services were held at 10 AM Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Shady Grove Cemetery in Grand Prairie with Grady King officiating.
Danny Blount
Danny Blount was born in Dallas Texas on November 4, 1956 and left many family and friends who loved him on August 20, 2012. He graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1974 and attended Southwest Texas State University. Daniel had a great sense of humor, was a fabulous cook and an avid reader. He is survived by his mother Dolly Durham, brother Michael Blount, sister Maureen Walker, nieces Kirsten Matthews, Gretchen Schnarr, Rachel Florence-Martinez, nephew Benjamin Florence, and 6 great nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his step-mother Easter Blount, 3 step-brothers, a step-sister, and many extended family and friends. A memorial service celebrating his life was held at St. Mary’s Church at 635 N. Story Road, Irving TX at 4PM on Friday August 24th. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Daniel’s memory to St. Mary’s Church, The Irving Symphony, or the Irving Community Theater Guild.
Calbert Wayne Perkins
Calbert Wayne Perkins, 87, passed away on August 22, 2012 in Irving, Texas. He was born on February 13, 1925 in Wappapello, Missouri to Thomas Perkins and Laura Effie (Allard) Perkins. Mr. Perkins was a veteran of the US Navy serving in World War II, had been a resident of Irving since 1959, and the owner of Perkins Jewelry Store for 28 years. He is survived by his two daughters, Ginger Conoley of Irving and Kathy Eager of Alma, Missouri; two sons, Monte Perkins and wife, Lynda of Irving and Dana Perkins and wife, Trisha of Corinth, Texas; fourteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren and one great grandchild. Private family services will be held at a later date. Funeral services conducted under the direction of Restland Coppell Chapel.
