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Velma “Ann” Bunn, 88

August 25, 1924 – December 31, 2012

Linda Rae Villarreal, 74

November 24, 1938 – December 29, 2012

Bobbi Davis, 52

March 21, 1960 – January 2, 2013

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Alfredo Reyes Cruz, 53

November 17, 1959 - December 29, 2012

Edgar Kalarical Paul, 78

January 21, 1934 - December 25, 2012

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Edward Robert “Ed” Blanchette

July 15, 1926 – December 27, 2012

Debra Wayne Greer Pierce Roberds

December 15, 1952 – December 28, 2012

Margaret “Peggy” Pinson

October 3, 1921 – December 30, 2012

Genevieve “Jay” Joutras

December 17, 1930 – January 1, 2013

Officer Corey Lee Cooksey

Officer Corey Lee Cooksey, 39, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2012 in Grapevine, Texas. He was born on October 30, 1973 in Odessa, Texas to Billy Mac Cooksey & Wanda Kay (Warlick) Cooksey. Corey was a 1992 graduate of Goldwaithe High School and Lincoln Technical School. He started his career with the Irving Police Department in February 1999 where he served in the Patrol, Traffic Motorcycle Divisions, was a Academy Instructor and a member of the Honor Guard. He was a member of the Irving Police Association and attended Fellowship of the Parks in Grapevine, Texas.

Corey was preceded in death by his brother, Bart Ray Cooksey. Corey is survived by his loving wife, Jo Annette (Ellis) Cooksey; son, Grayson Cooksey of Grapevine, Texas; parents, Bill & Wanda Cooksey of Mullin, Texas and sister-in-law, Mary Katherine Logan and husband, Brad of North Richland Hills, Texas.

The family received friends for visitation on Thursday evening from 6-8:00PM at Restland Coppell Chapel. Funeral services were held on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11:00AM at Calvary Church with burial following at Oak View Cemetery in Mullin, Texas at 4:00PM.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorials to be made to the Corey Cooksey Memorial Fund, c/o Irving City Credit Union, Account 11684, 1408 W. Pioneer Dr., Irving, TX. 75061.

Queva Jack Curtis

Queva Jack Curtis, of Terrell, passed away Monday, December 31, 2012. She was born August 19, 1933 in Henryetta, Oklahoma. She was a member of First Christian Church in Irving for over 40 years prior to joining Rockwall and Brin Church of Christ in Terrell. Queva lived for her family and children. She is preceded in death by her one true love, Zelotus Woodson Curtis, Sr., and brothers James Derwood Leatherwood, Robert Lafayette Leatherwood, and Eldon Merle Leatherwood. She is survived by her children Richard Keith Curtis and wife Pam of Whitesboro, Debra Yvette Renfro and husband Robert of Terrell, Zelotus Woodson Curtis, Jr. and wife Misun of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, Lori Ann Cathey and husband Butch of Quinlan, and Stephanie Lane Chandler and husband Darran of Irving; 14 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sister Patsy Marsh of Irving; brothers Weldon Earl Leatherwood and wife Evelean of Ector, and Billy Glen Leatherwood and wife Patsy of Bristow, Oklahoma; and 10 granddogs. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Monday, January 7, 2013 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel with Rev. David Chisholm and Rev. Deborah Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 2-4 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Windsor Care Center, 250 W. British Flying School Blvd., Terrell, TX 75160.    

Terry Wayne Douglas

Terry Wayne Douglas, age 53 of Irving, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2012. He was born on May 16, 1959 in Ft. Worth to Robert and Marion Douglas. Terry was a Wrecker driver and an avid motorcycle rider. He and his wife Daphene loved to ride their motorcycle wherever they went. His favorite color was red and flower was the yellow rose of Texas. Terry would want you to remember: "Hold fast to your dreams cause your dreams give you wings." Survivors include, wife Daphene Douglas; father and step-mother, Robert and Linda Douglas; brothers, Robert Douglas, Dale Douglas; children, Jessicia and Tiffany; grandchildren, Gabby, Erika, Efrain Jr., Marc, Natalia, Rubi and Nahomi. A Memorial Service is 3:00 pm, Sunday, January 6th at Hope Fellowship. Arrangements by Chism-Smith Funeral Home.

William Earl Harrington, Jr.

William Earl Harrington, Jr., age 73 of Irving, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012 with his family by his side. He was born on December 15, 1939 in Dallas to William and Vera (Elkins) Harrington. Bill married the love of his life Julie Ollar 37 years ago. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. Bill owned Bill's Custom Speed Equipment in Irving for over 45 years, he often said that his hobby was his profession. He built race cars and was the guy to go to when someone needed any aluminum welding done. Survivors include, wife Julie Harrington; daughter, Willyn McCree; son, William Harrington, III; numerous grandchildren and friends. Funeral Services were Friday, January 4th at Chism-Smith Funeral Home

Russell Trifovesti

Russell Trifovesti died December 31, 2012, from complications of pneumonia. He was 85 years old. He was born Rosario Trifileti on April 16, 1927, to Frank Trifileti, an Italian immigrant, and Viola Valmont in Clearfield, PA. He was the middle child of five boys – Tony, Jim, Sam and Frank. Russ attended college at Loch Haven Teacher’s College, where he was awarded his Bachelor’s Degree in English and History. He moved to Houston with his brother Tony to pursue a Law Degree, but soon decided to return to Pennsylvania. On his return trip home, Russ stopped in Dallas, curious to visit a city he might not have the opportunity to visit again. He met and married Thelma Jean Sims, and Dallas became his lifelong home for fifty-nine years. Russ and his wife Jean founded TWA Metals, Inc. in 1975, manufacturing metal drywall trims. In 1977, they founded T-5 Distributors, Inc., one of the first building material distribution companies in DFW. Russ pioneered the use of galvanized metal in the manufacture of drywall trims and invented the beveled edge aluminum paint spray shield. Russ and Jean later acquired T-6 Manufacturing, a paint tool line to complement their spray shield offering and T-5 Fasteners, a full line nut, bolt and screw distributorship. Over the course of 37 years, Russ and Jean have built a successful business legacy for their children, grandchildren and employees. Russ was a lifelong Catholic, unwavering in his faith. He was an active member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Irving and devoted supporter of the Discalced Carmelite Monastery in Dallas. He was quietly generous to those in need throughout his life. Russ was a devoted husband to his wife, Thelma Jean for 57 years. He was a loving father to his daughters Mary Louise and Trish, and to his son Russell II. He was a devoted father and grandfather to his grandson Christopher Trifovesti, and granddaughter Samantha Stowell. He was overjoyed at the birth of his great granddaughter Elena Trifovesti. The family received friends from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Luke’s Catholic Church prior to Rosary being said at 5:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, at 10:00 a.m., at the Church with burial following at Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas. With his passing, we reflect on his joy for life, his fortitude in work and his steadfast faith. Truly, he has fought the good fight. He has completed the course. He has kept the faith.

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Juanita Toney, 89 

11/16/1923 – 12/21/2012

Curtis E. Jenkins, 79 

8/17/1933 – 12/22/2012

Anita G. Alaniz, 87 

7/25/1925 – 12/25/2012

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Leonard O. Braswell

January 9, 1918 - December 21, 2012

Steve McParker

June 21, 1928 - December 13, 2012

Carla Landreth

May 19, 1944 - December 15, 2012

Joyce Morrow

June 21, 1939 - December 19, 2012

Trinidad Gonzalez

March 10, 1923 - December 17, 2012

Michael Reagan

April 4, 1965 - December 20, 2012

Dorothy McSpadden

February 16, 1941 - December 24, 2012

Howard Vaughn

February 24, 1927 - December 23, 2012

Mary Ann Jones

December 24, 2012

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Bonnie Jean Nelson

March 10, 1932 – December 20, 2012

Phyllis Charlette Harrison

July 29, 1945 – December 21, 2012

Sione Muhu Vailahi

February 9, 1937 – December 22, 2012

Wylie J. Hawkins

July 24, 1935 – December 26, 2012

Merle Tilly

May 17, 1925 – December 26, 2012

Betty J. Steward

Betty J. Steward, of Irving, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012. She was born April 20, 1932 in Booneville, Mississippi. She is preceded in death by her husband Loyal “L.B.” Steward in 2005, brothers Bob Hodges, Winston Hodges, and sister Hazel Woods. Survivors include her son Donny Steward and wife Vicki of Justin; daughter Linda Larkin and husband Jack of Irving; brother Billy Hodges of Irving; sisters Louise Modlin of Irving; Vivian Tennyson of Burnsville, Mississippi, Frances Smith and husband Jhue of Columbia, South Carolina, and Edith Gullett of Jackson, Mississippi; grandchildren Christopher Loyal Steward and wife Alexa, and Michael Brian Steward and Shelby; great grandchildren Lucas Benny Steward, and Summer Lynn Steward; many nieces and nephews, and other loving family members. Funeral services were held at 2 PM Friday, December 28, 2012 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel. Burial followed at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to Tribute Program, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

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Ruby Faye Hayden, 84 

12/05/1928 – 12/12/2012

Ross Cleveland, 81 

10/18/1931 – 1/12/2012

Khristi Bryant, 41 

1/30/1971 – 12/16/2012

Emanuel “Dodge” Chilelli, 98 

6/14/1914 – 12/19/2012

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Barbara Ann Tumey, 75

November 1, 1937 – December 15, 2012

Barbara E. “Granny” Duke, 96

October 23, 1916 – December 16, 2012

Joyce Flippin

Joyce Flippin, of Irving, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012. She was born September 22, 1946 in Wichita, Kansas. She is preceded in death by her father George Riley, and husband Stanley R. Flippin in 2011. Survivors include her daughter Kristi Boyett and husband Tony of Whitehouse; mother Gerry Corry and her husband Kenneth of Irving; granddaughter Riley Boyett; sister Karen Robertson of Phoenix, Arizona; and nieces and nephews Tim, Tina, and Matthew. Funeral services were held at 9:30 AM Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel. Burial followed at 11:30 AM at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas. Memorial donations may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.

Joan Shetler Murphy

Joan Shetler Murphy, of Irving, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012. She was born in Syracuse, New York in 1930. She was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church, the Altar Society, and the Silver Seniors. Joan was a charter member of the Irving Fire Fighters Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband John (Tom) Murphy, son John Alfred Murphy, and brothers Robert Shetler and Edgar Shetler. Survivors include her 5 children; 14 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 AM Monday, December 3, 2012 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Irving. Burial followed at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving. Arrangements made by Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home.

Juanita Grace Stevens

Juanita Grace Stevens, 101, of Irving passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Grace was born to Ruth Helen Bates-Blanchard and Jacob Eugene Blanchard in Gainsville, Texas, on July 11, 1911, then moved to Denton, Texas, where she grew up. After receiving a teaching certificate from Denton Women's College and Teachers College, Grace enjoyed a long career teaching children. Grace fell in love with the trees in Irving and moved her children there in 1944. She also had a great love of music and it was part of her life until the very end. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Stevens, son, Billy Wayne Stevens, and beloved sister, Ruby Coker. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Alma Lou Staniford, and children Lois Jackson, Marvin Eugene Stevens, and wife Margie, and John Michael Stevens, and wife Sue; 18 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Grace had a most Godly relationship with Christ Jesus our Savior and led her family in His ways. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at Brown's Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Denton. The family will receive friends 2 – 4 PM Sunday, December 23, 2012, at the funeral home.

Jeane Elizabeth Suggs

What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.

All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.

Helen Keller

Jeane Elizabeth Suggs was born on March 13, 1954 to Thaylia Jane Brown and Millard Oscar Suggs. She grew up in Dallas and later in Irving, Texas. She and her mother moved to Bedford, Texas in 2005 to be closer to family. Her father worked for DART and her mother was a Registered Nurse. Jeane graduated from Irving High School in 1972. She received her baccalaureate degree in nursing from Texas Woman’s University in 1976. She worked in the ER at Irving Community Hospital and later in emergent and critical care wherever her travels took her. Her professional career led her to the Ambulatory Endoscopy Clinic of Dallas where she worked for 14 years, retiring in 2009. She loved to travel. In her early years, she worked so that she could travel. Her first big trip was to Europe for 2 months. When her job would not give her the time off, there was no question but to resign. The Rocky Mountains incessantly called her name and this is where she loved to be. Howard Colorado was her rustic home in 1981, a quaint place on the Arkansas River where she visited frequently in the years to follow. As much as she loved traveling, her roots were deep in metropolitan Dallas. She and her mother, Toots, shared their home for 58 years. Miss Jeane loved the Dallas Stars. She was an avid fan and a season ticket holder for years until her health prevented her attendance. Jeane knew hockey like few people do, including history and current events. Ask her about hockey and she could tell you more than you wanted to know. A Stars game outside of Dallas was a good excuse for a trip to see them play. She collected so much Stars memorabilia that she dedicated a room in her home as the “Hockey Room”. She was a playful happy independent woman who made friends easily despite her wandering nature. To know Jeane was to love her. She had many loyal friends. She would smile and look you in the eye and say, “Make a wish. I’m a Jennie. I can grant your wish”. And then she would laugh. Miss Jeane was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Irving. Her strong beliefs gave her comfort. When she was asked about her impending death, she would say: “I do not fear death. I am a Christian. I know where I am going.” Jeane had breast cancer five years ago. With faith and hope, she endured the surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. The treatment physically re-sculptured her body and the chemo slowed her cognitive processes giving her “chemo brain”. Last summer, she learned that she had inoperable liver cancer that invaded her bones, belly and brain. Her dear friends and family helped her as much as her independent nature would let them. She died peacefully among family and friends at her home in Bedford, Texas on the morning of her mother’s funeral, December 15, 2012. It was her wishes to be cremated and her ashes spread in the Rocky Mountains that she so dearly loved. Her parents and her brother, James David Suggs, preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Delores Suggs-Marshall, her niece Tara Lawshe (Beau), and many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and her two cats, Occi and Tot. A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam and for a moment it’s Glory and Beauty belong to our world, but then it flies again and though we wish it could have stayed We feel lucky to have seen it…. Author unknown

There will be a service to celebrate her life on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 3pm at First Baptist Church Chapel 403 South Main Street in Irving, TX with Tyler Shores and Pastor John Durham officiating. In lieu of flowers, Jeane asked that you make a donation in her name to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway, Irving, TX 75062.

Jennifer Renee Watson

Jennifer Renee Watson was born September 8, 1980. Our beloved mother, inspiring older sister, precious daughter and cherished friend left us on December 14, 2012 to be with our lord. Jennifer is survived by her son, Christopher; daughter, Destini; husband, Johnny; parents, Rene and Michelle Villarreal and Diane Watson; brother, Daniel and many, many more family and friends. Services and visitation will be held at Calvary Funeral Home at 624 E. 2^nd Street in Irving, TX. from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 22. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Calvary Funeral Home to assist with expenses and for her young children.

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Sue Wright, 71

11/25/1941 - 12/8/2012

James Johnson, 79

8/15/1933-12/3/1933

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Alajan Nicole McGee, 4 months

July 21, 2012 - December 11, 2012

Robert Nolden, 80

January 15, 1932 - December 6, 2012

Gregory Goodhue, 60

June 21, 1952 - December 7, 2012

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Donald E. Bell

February 10, 1941 – December 6, 2012

Helen Genevieve LaBarre

March 1, 1935 – December 6, 2012

Annie Evelyn Carey

December 29, 1936 – December 8, 2012

Debbie Lou Dixon

January 7, 1920 – December 8, 2012

Julia Mary Hadley

March 2, 1944 – December 5, 2012

David D. “Dave” Abbott

December 18, 1944 – December 10, 2012

Bill O. Scarborough

July 27, 1926 – December 11, 2012

Thaylia Suggs

March 18, 1918 – December 11, 2012

Charles Edwards, Jr.

September 1, 1956 – December 12, 2012

Ouida Louise Arnold

Ouida Louise Arnold, formerly Ouida Keeter, 86, of Irving, went to meet her Lord and Savior on December 5, 2012.  She was born September 19, 1926, in Elbert, TX to John Elbert Keeter and Nina Belle (Curtis) Keeter. Ouida is pre-deceased by her husband of 61years, Robert Edd Arnold.  Ouida and Bob moved to Irving in 1953, where she was a full-time home-maker.  After her girls were grown, Ouida began to volunteer in the gift shop at Baylor Hospital in Irving where she worked faithfully for over 30 years. The Arnolds joined First Baptist Church of Irving in 1953, and were members there for over 30 years. They were then sent out from FBC to help start what would become Fellowship Church in Grapevine, TX.  At Fellowship Church, Ouida was very active in the nursery ministry.  They were also founding members of Valley Ranch Baptist Church in Coppell, TX, where they were members when Bob died.  After becoming a widow, Ouida rejoined First Baptist in Irving. Ouida is survived by her daughters; Kathie Walker (John) of Jacksonville, FL, and Karen Phillips (Jeff) of Glen Rose, TX. Grandchildren Matt Hannah (Sarah), Meri Deal, Michael Hannah, Joshua Walker, Mitch Phillips, Mark Hannah, Byron Phillips and Nina Walker. Great grandchildren Autumn Walker, Madison Deal, Mason Hannah, and Jaden Huett. A celebration of her life was Monday, December 10, at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Irving, TX.  Interment was Tuesday at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Arrangements by Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home.

Irma Faye Hebel

Irma Faye Hebel, of Irving, was born November 22, 1921. Born in Omaha, Texas, she grew up in Plano, Texas. Irma went to be with Jesus and loved ones who went before her on December 7, 2012 at 12:21 AM. She is preceded in death by her husband Lawrence in 2007. Survivors include her children Bob Hennig of Irving, Jim Hennig of Lewisville, and Gayle James and husband Michael of Burleson; grandchildren Sherry Lynne Parham, Bobbie D. Hennig, LeVonna Leigh Hennig, Paul Seabaugh and wife Rebecca, Michael Seabaugh and wife Carmen, Kerri Langford and husband Ashley, and Lacey Williams; 11 great grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 AM Monday, December 10, 2012 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel with Dr. Dan Jackson officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.