Arrangements by Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home, 972-254-4242

Indriati Tjahjono, 80

June 08, 1932 – March 06, 2013

Peggy Conner, 57

July 27, 1955 – March 11, 2013

Debra “Debi” Lynn Hoage, 60

September 24, 1952 – March 11, 2013

Arrangements by Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home, 972-579-1313

Shanon Kuykendall

June 19, 1961 – March 10, 2013

Paul Chambers

November 16, 1928 – March 12, 2013

Cynthia J. Miller

September 8, 1938 – March 12, 2013

Arnold Edward ‘Ed’ Fulbright

Arnold Edward ‘Ed’ Fulbright, 82, of Irving, Texas passed away on Saturday, March 9th at home surrounded by family including his wife, all of his children and their spouses, his sister and brother. He was born September 26, 1930 in Stamford, Texas to parents Finis Franklin and Willie Mae (Monsey) Fulbright. His family moved to Plano, Texas in 1945 where he met his wife, Betty Jo Collinsworth and they both graduated in the Plano Class of 1950 remaining life-long friends with many of their classmates and together traveled together until his health declined. They married December 28, 1950 and moved to Irving. After serving in the Marine Corps, Ed started his career in finance working for Grand Prairie State Bank in 1952 and later working for Texas Discount Co. in Dallas. In 1963 Ed purchased what would be ‘Ed’s Pawn Shop’ which he owned and operated with his wife Betty until April 1986. Through the years he owned several pawn shops, retiring in 1986 after selling the business. He also owned and operated Ed’s Marine Center in Irving for many years and during his career helped many people through the years to start their own businesses. Ed also had a career in Reserve Law Enforcement for approximately 37 years serving first the Irving Police Department retiring as Reserve Captain after 10 years. He then served 22 years as Dallas County Deputy Constable and retired as Acting Chief and later served as Reserve Deputy Constable in Denton County retiring with the rank of Lieutenant. He and Betty were members of the South MacArthur Blvd. Church of Christ in Irving since 1965. Ed was active with the Irving Chapter of AMBUCS and achieved Life Membership, #1 Chapter President in 2003-2004 and the following year #1 District Governor in the National Association. Ed gave generously of his time and brought great joy to himself and others by aiding people with disabilities achieve independent lifestyles through AMBUCS. Together Ed and Betty were named Irving’s ‘High Spirited Citizens’ Award in 1999 and enjoyed being a part of the ‘Irving Rat Pack’ and while both with this group and as a couple contributed many, many hours of service and money to numerous causes. Ed also enjoyed hunting and spending many seasons in his favorite sport and with Betty enjoyed traveling all over the world. Throughout his life he and Betty entertained at their home various charity and social events including the Annual Superbowl Party from 1982 through 2003. But with all these accomplishments and successes, nothing meant more to Ed than his family. His family, including the kids spouses which he considered his own kids, his grandchildren and great grandchildren meant ‘everything’ to he and Betty. He was so proud that a tradition of his namesake ‘Edward’ was passed on to one of his sons, two grandsons and two great-grandsons. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Mary Retta Lackey. Surviving Ed is his wife of 62 years Betty (Collinsworth) Fulbright; daughter and son-in-law Debra and Bruce Kitchens, of Irving; son and daughter-in-law David and Beverly Fulbright of San Antonio; son and daughter-in-law Darryl and Kay Fulbright of Wimberly, Texas; granddaughter and husband Jennifer and Michael Boss of Wimberly; grandson and wife Brent and Emery Kitchens of The Woodlands, Texas; grandson Jason Fulbright of Wimberly; grandson and wife Allen and Crystal Fulbright of Austin; grandson and wife Colin and Nicole Fulbright of Germany; grandson Cameron Fulbright of Ardmore, Oklahoma; granddaughter Devon Fulbright of San Antonio; great grandchildren Meagan Boss of San Marcos, Taylor Boss of Wimberly, Adley Kitchens and Grant Kitchens of The Woodlands, Grayson Fulbright of San Antonio and Gavin Fulbright of Germany; sisters Dorothy Lee Pitman of Grand Prairie, Edna Faye Nanny of Arlington and June Locke of Grand Prairie; brother Tommy Fulbright of Antelope, Texas; aunt Wilma Fulbright of Gainesville; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins; and great nephew Grayson Fulbright of Austin. In honor and in memory of Ed’s dedication and commitment to serving others, the family wishes all to consider a memorial to one of the following in lieu of flowers: AMBUCS Scholarship in the Name of Ed Fulbright, P.O. Box 5127, High Point, NC 27262; Irving Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 153705 Irving, TX 75015-9942, or The Salvation Army, 250 East Grauwyler Road, Irving, TX 75061. Funeral Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Oak View Baptist Church in Irving. Burial followed at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving.  Arrangements made by Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home.

David Hilario

David Hilario, 62, of Irving, formerly of Big Spring died Thursday, March 07, 2013, at Baylor Medical Center in Irving. Prayer services will be at 7:00 PM Friday at Myers & Smith Chapel. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday at Myers & Smith Chapel with burial at Mount Olive Memorial Park. He was born December 8, 1950, in Big Spring to Josephine and Abelardo Hilario. David married Maria Salazar on November 28, 1970, in Big Spring. He was licensed to preach in 1974 and was ordained as a deacon in 1974, at Primera Iglesia Bautista in Big Spring. David was a member of La Cuidad of Irving. He was a lifetime resident of Big Spring until moving to Irving in 1980. He was an optician at Sterling Jewelry. David is survived by his wife: Maria of Irving; three sons: David Hilario, Jr. and his wife Trish of Keller, Demetrius Hilario and his wife Teresa of Keller, and Dominic Hilario of Irving; two daughters: Deidra Banda and her husband Daniel of Ft. Worth and Danniel Harris and her husband Kenneth of Post; seven grandchildren: Isaiah, Debbie, Ty, Leah, Elizabeth, Evelyn and Zoey; one brother: Abelardo Hilario and his wife Christina of Big Spring; and three sisters: Olga Viera, Sylvia Rodriquez and her husband Johnny, and Elba Pina and her husband Lorenzo, all of Big Spring. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother: Ruben. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home.

Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com

Cherish Wright

Cherish Wright, age 43, a resident of Irving for 26 years, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at her home. Born April 19, 1969 in Borger, Texas, she was an administrative assistant in the Irving Independent School District for 13 years. She was heavily involved with the Hawk’s Baseball League and an avid Texas Rangers fan. She was a member of Oak View Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband Don Wright of Irving; three sons, T. J. Wright, Zack Wright, and Aaron Wright; her mother Marilyn Boness and husband Al of Forney; father Edward Waters and wife Sarah of Mississippi; two sisters, Michelle Marker of Irving and Chris Denelas and husband LeRoy of Oklahoma; two brothers Edward Waters, Jr. and wife Cindy of Virginia and Robert Gould of Forney. Memorials may be made to Oak View Baptist Church, 1004 South Story Road, Irving, TX 75060. Visitation was 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2013 at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home, 606 W. Airport Freeway. The funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, at Oak View Baptist Church in Irving with Dr. Jim Gerlach officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements by Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home, 972-254-4242

Kathryn Coultas Downer, 66

July 03, 1946 – February 20, 2013

Rosemary Allman, 86

November 06, 1926 – February 28, 2013

George W, Smith, Jr., 76

February 27, 1936 – February 26, 2013

Vlasta Shrum, 94

May 23, 1918 – February 27, 2013

Jimmy Brockway, 75

August 18, 1937 – March 03, 2013

Arrangements by Chism-Smith Funeral Home, 972-259-7644

Catherine Woodford, 66

August 16, 1946 - March 1, 2013

Marion Grantham, 74

January 8, 1939 - February 27, 2013

Manuelita Gonzales, 54

October 28, 1958 - February 22, 2013 (DOB: 10/28/1958)

Raphael McAlister, 92

May 29, 1920 - February 26, 2013

Donna Badgett, 61

March 27, 1951 - February 27, 2013

Arrangements by Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home, 972-579-1313

Patricia Hines

September 22, 1928 – February 27, 2013

Marzell Choate

November 10, 1925 – March 1, 2013

Leonard Wayne Holle

April 4, 1943 – March 4, 2013

Arrangements by Mt. Carmel Funeral Home, 972-438-7900

Abel Cisneros, 31

May 1, 1981 - March 4, 2013

Clint Scott Blackstone

Clint Scott Blackstone, on the morning of February 27, 2013, a son, brother, uncle and friend to many passed to Heaven from his beloved mountain home on Mount Burney near Kingston, Arkansas. Clint Blackstone was born on November 23, 1963 to Warren L. Blackstone and Jamae R. Applewhite. He is survived by his father Warren and stepmother Sharon, brothers Bret and Eric, sisters Missy, Sydney and Tina. Clint was a 1982 graduate of Lewisville High School and attended the DeVry Institute. He worked in the family floorcovering business as well as the construction industry. Clint has recently completed extensive renovation and construction projects on his farm. He had many struggles in his life and had endured much. He had been on a long road to recovery since the loss of his leg after a tractor accident two summers ago. Many were astounded that he survived the accident as he was pinned between a tree and the tractor for nearly 24 hours. Clint was a tough man. He also was a compassionate man, as he often reached out to those in need. He was fearless, fun loving and hilarious. He was brave and always took the bull by the horns. He always went to the edge. He was talented. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He had a lot of love in his heart for everyone. He was a humble and simple man. Those that knew him well knew him as ‘Jive’. We take comfort in knowing that by surviving the accident he got a chance to know just how much he was loved. We also take comfort in knowing that he is no longer in pain and struggling, that he is with his mother, with whole mind and body, embraced by our loving Heavenly Father. Funeral Services were held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel with burial following at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Dear Brother, a soul of great worth, we love you, and we will miss you…until we see you again. Arrangements made by Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home.

Larry Jordan

Larry Jordan, age 62, a lifelong resident of Irving, went on to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Baylor Medical Center in Irving. Born April 24, 1950 in Dallas, Texas, he was the son of James “J.E.” Jordan, Sr. and Bonnie Brown Jordan. Preceded in death by his father, he is survived by his wife of 41 years, Dorenda Jordan of Irving; daughters, Penny Jordan, and Jeanie Rivers and husband Joseph, all of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Julie Rivers, and Erika Watkins and husband Robert; great grandchildren, Rylee and Kaylee; mother, Bonnie Jordan; and brother, James E. Jordan, Jr. and wife Carol, all of Savannah, Texas. Service was 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Crown Hill Memorial Park in Dallas. Visitation was prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Mary Sue Lumbley

Mary Sue Lumbley, of Irving, passed away March 4, 2013. She was born on November 24, 1928 in Port Arthur, TX to James Arthur Scofield and Alma Jewel Cavin. She taught school at T. J. Lee Elementary in Irving and retired after thirty years of teaching. She was a member of the Retired Teachers’ Association and the Irving Book Club. Sue is survived by her son, Steven Lumbley and wife Bobbie of Irving; daughter, Maryann Lumbley of Mesquite; granddaughters, April Lumbley and Stephanie Lumbley; and great granddaughter, Genesis Lumbley, all of Irving. A funeral service was held at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Plymouth Park Baptist Church, with Reverend Ken Branam officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. The family requests that Memorials be made to Plymouth Park Baptist Church Missions Ministries, 1714 N. Story Road, Irving, TX 75061. Arrangements made by Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home.

Carmen C. Urias, P.C.

Carmen C. Urias, P.C., age 46, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 28, 2013 in Irving, TX. She was born on July 29, 1966 in Midland, TX. She is survived by her parents Ramon G. Carrasco and Beatriz Meraz Carrasco; ex-husband, Noe Urias; son, Noe Michael Urias; grandson, Eden Jude Urias; siblings, Michelle Carrasco Fuentes, Anthony Ray Carrasco, and Elizabeth Carrasco. Carmen C. Urias was a skilled family law attorney in the DFW area. She received her Computer Technology undergraduate degree from the DeVry Institute of Technology and her Juris Doctorate from the Texas Wesleyan School of Law. Carmen was a member of the Dallas Bar Association and had served on the Irving Planning and Zoning Committee. Carmen was a trusted and compassionate attorney and Guardian Ad Litem working hard for child advocacy, child neglect and child abuse cases. Carmen also volunteered for many pro-bono (without compensation) cases. Her sense of humor, efficient and professional attitude is what made her a very special human-being that will truly be missed by her family and friends. Carmen had a positive effect on an endless list of friends, clients, and relatives. A Rosary and Viewing were held at 7pm Sunday, March 3, 2013 at Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home Chapel, in Irving with Deacon Ron Morgan leading. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Carmen C. Uriaswas held at 1pm Monday, March 4, 2013 at Holy Family of Nazareth Church, 2330 Cheyenne, Irving, TX, with Rev. Msgr. Jerome Duesman presiding. Burial followed at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Lungevity.org. We love you Carmen. May you rest in peace and we will see you on the other side!

Arrangements by Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home, 972-254-4242

Ora Thomas, 92 

March 06, 1920 – February 21, 2013

Audrey B. Wallace, 78 

April 03, 1934 – February 22, 2013

Mary Sarah Gough, 84 

February 28, 1928 – February 25, 2013

Mayme V. Miller, 92 

June 05, 1920 – February 26, 2013

Gabi Parker, 19 

September 25, 1993 – February 25, 2013

Arrangements by Chism-Smith Funeral Home, 972-259-7644

Cresencio M. Luna, 71

April 19, 1941 - February 20, 2013

Allen Olvis Cotten, 66

October 30, 1946 - February 24, 2013

Mary Frances Williamson, 88

July 28, 1924 - February 23, 2013

Linda Louise Webb, 41

October 2, 1971 - February 22, 2013

Arrangements by Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home, 972-579-1313

Doris Elaine (Wilson) Jones,

March 19, 1926 – February 23, 2013

Isabelle W. LeBel

Isabelle W. LeBel passed away at her home in Virginia City Highlands, NV on Saturday, February 24, 2013. Isabelle was born in Somersworth, NH to Emma and Wilfred Willett on March 16, 1917. She married R.V. (Val) LeBel in 1939, and they celebrated their 70^th wedding anniversary in September 2009. Val predeceased Isabelle in October 2009. Isabelle is survived by her two loving daughters, Suzanne Griffin and Valerie LeBel-Flatley, son-in-law Martin Flatley, grandchildren Paul Newman, Jeff Newman and Michele Wilson, seven great grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren, nephews Fred Willett, Richard Willett and Paul Normandeau, niece Irene LeBlanc, as well as many caring family and friends. Isabelle was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who before marriage attended business and nursing schools. She enjoyed bridge, golf, cooking and traveling and was active in her church communities. Rest in peace dear mother, wife, grandmother and friend. We love you and will miss you terribly. A funeral mass will be held in the North Chapel, Calvary Hill Cemetery, Dallas, TX on Monday, March 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mary’s in the Mountains, P.O. Box 510, Virginia City, NV 89440, designated for the restoration fund.

Joyce Rockwell

Funeral services for Joyce Rockwell will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, March 4 at the First Methodist Church in Irving, Texas. Rev. Sammy Hargrove will officiate. There will be a visitation time the same day from 10:00-11:00 AM at the church. Private committal services will be held at the DFW National Cemetery in Grand Prairie with Andy Bailey, Dusty Rockwell, Matthew Bagley, and Steve McGurty serving as pallbearers. Mrs. Rockwell, 84, passed away Wednesday, February 27 at Texas Health Presbyterian-WNJ in Sherman, Texas after a short illness. Joyce was born in Sioux City, Iowa on February 24, 1929 to Roy and Marie (Oehlerking) Bartels. She attended South Sioux City High School where she met Ronald Rockwell, fell in love, and became his wife on September 3, 1949. Joyce worked several years at a bank before becoming a devoted homemaker and raising two children. She was also an active partner in her husband’s business, Rockwell Refrigeration Sales and Service. Later in her life, she worked as a library assistant for a few years. She was an active member at First United Methodist Church in Irving, TX and was a member of the Ladies Church Circle. Joyce was a loving wife, sister, and mother who will be deeply missed. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Rockwell of Irving; daughter Rhonda Bailey and husband Noel of Sulphur Springs, TX; son Bryan Rockwell and wife Janice of Sherman, TX; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Maxine Bobier of Arvada, CO and Marilyn Jorgensen of Phoenix, AZ; and one brother, Roger Bartels of Hubbard, NE. She was preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Irving at 211 W. 3^rd, Irving, TX 75060. The register book can be signed online at waldofuneralhome.com.

Jimmie “Jim” James Harvey Scoggins

Jimmie “Jim” James Harvey Scoggins, age 83, noted Texan architect, commercial realtor, private pilot, artist and staunch advocate for Deaf rights passed away peacefully on February, 15, 2013, surrounded by his loved ones. Born November 24, 1929 in Stephens, Arkansas, Jim’s family moved to Texas when he was one week old. He graduated in 1947 from David Crockett High School in Conroe, Texas and went on to study Fine Arts at Mary Hardin-Baylor University in Belton, Texas. In 1948, he enlisted with the U.S. Air Force, became a chaplain and then served in the Korean War, where he served until 1952.

After his honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force as a staff sergeant with bronze star honors, Jim enrolled at the School of Architecture, University of Texas in Austin, fulfilling his lifelong dream to become an architect.  While there, he saw a job posting for a part-time resident advisor at the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin, where he added a new dimension to his life by acquiring American Sign Language skills, also honed while teaching football to 40 deaf middle school students. This led to his later commitment to advocacy on behalf of the Deaf community on the local, state, national and international levels.  

He received his Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of Texas in 1957, then passed the architectural exam for the state in 1960 and moved to Irving, Texas in the same year. He continued his pursuit of excellence by taking up architectural design studies at the Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico.

Jim ran a very successful architectural firm in Irving, Texas with partner Doug Reid Grogan, who passed away recently. Among the many commissions of Grogan and Scoggins from 1965 to 1985 were the current Irving City Hall, numerous churches, commercial buildings, public schools, personal residences, shopping centers and projects across North Texas. From 1985 to 1993, he practiced as Jim Scoggins,  & Partners, Architects.  While the bulk of his work was in North Texas, Jim also worked in California. In 1993, he retired and continued to work as an architectural consultant.  At the time of his death, he served on a committee for the construction of a new police facility in Jonestown, Texas.

Certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Board, Jim received Architect Emeritus designation by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners in 2002; he was also a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Dallas and Inland California chapters, and the Texas Society of Architects.

Among Jim’s many architectural honors included merit and design awards from the AIA, Texas Society of Architects, the Dallas Chapter of AIA, the International Hotel and Restaurant Association, the American Association of School Boards and the American Association of School Administrators. He was also recognized by the Texas Association of School Boards and the Texas Association of School Administrators.

While in Irving, Jim served on the Chamber of Commerce Junior Advisory Board and Local Affairs Committee, the Traffic Safety Commission and the Downtown Preservation Committee. His many roles included service as chair of the Joint Planning Group and the Fire Zone Study Committee. He was also chair of the Society of Irving Architects, vice president of Irving Aid, Creator of the Safety Town for children, and Honorary Chief of Police.  

Jim was also elected official to the Dallas County Community College District Board of Trustees for seven years, during which time five out of seven colleges were built. He served as president of the Texas Association of Junior College Board Members and Administrators, as state chair of the American Association of Community College Trustees and as a member of the Dallas Baptist College Board of Trustees.

While advancing his professional career, Jim was a fierce defender of the human and educational rights of Deaf persons and worked in partnership with Deaf community leaders and members. He attained national certification as an American Sign Language interpreter and went on to serve as elected president of the Texas Society of Interpreters for the Deaf, affiliated with the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. He was instrumental in legislation that led to the creation of the Texas Commission for the Deaf in 1971, now known as the Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services within the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.  Subsequently he served on the state commission and received recognition by the Texas Association of the Deaf. Jim also served as interpreter and state coordinator for a seven-state Billy Graham Crusade tour, formed the Baptist Center for the Deaf, and chaired several international fundraising efforts to benefit Deaflympics athletes through his involvement with the Kiwanis Club of Irving, Texas.

Beyond his formal roles working in partnership with the Deaf community, Jim was beloved for his community building efforts through coordination of deaf social activities, e.g., softball teams, captioned movies and venison cookouts. He gave generously of his time and resources to those in need. For example, he helped create special memories for deaf children and adults by offering rides on his Harley Davidson motorcycle; he also invited families to his house on July 20, 1969 to watch the famous “man on the moon” moment on television - Jim interpreted so that they, too, could share in the historic excitement.

Jim was an architect, in more ways than one. He was an exceptional person of many talents and interests - the consummate lifelong learner, always including others with a twinkle in his eyes and a welcoming aura, generating smiles all around. His visionary prowess was evident throughout his many life endeavors - he was a source of inspiration, always ready to engage, nurture and mentor others in converting dreams to reality. He was quick to respond to requests for help, with no questions asked - to strangers and friends alike. Always quick to thank people, he showed genuine appreciation to all who contributed to the success of joint endeavors.  Deeply proud of his two sons, Jim is remembered as a father and man who gave generously to them and to everyone so that all would have a better existence and for inspiring ethical, clear decision making in their lives.

An aficionado of the arts and architectural history and a classic car enthusiast, Jim took pride in his 1958 Corvette convertible, toured the U.S. with family and friends on his 1949 Panhead Harley Davidson and many cycles he owned during his lifetime, shared his love of flying as a private Cessna pilot, sold commercial real estate, and rooted for the Dallas Cowboys.

Well-loved by many for his kind soul and gentle nature, Jim doted on Bobbie Beth Bridges, who he married in 1978, and their shared love story of over 35 years is one that  bridged  families, languages, communities and countries. Jim was deeply engaged with his extended family, professional and civic colleagues and a wide circle of friends including those with whom he was involved in church-related endeavors. At the time of his death, he was immersed in research to identify sign language in medieval and renaissance works of art and structural adornments across the globe.  

Jim was preceded in death by his father and mother, Wisdom Young Scoggins, Sr. and Viva Elizabeth Carpenter Scoggins, one brother and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Bobbie Beth Scoggins of Jonestown; his son, Marrk Wisdom Scoggins and wife, Patricia Scoggins of Euless; his son, Michael Eugene Scoggins and wife, Danita Wallace Scoggins of Middletown, Ohio.  With his wife, Jim is also survived by their daughter Kizzie Bridges Pomilio and husband, Nicola Pomilio of Rome, Italy, and their son Brandon Bridges and wife Sonia Bridges of Austin. His extended family includes eight grandchildren and a great grandson: Whitney Marie Scoggins, William Wallace Scoggins, James Michael Scoggins, Wayne Pomilio, Kyle  Pomilio, Ariana Olivia Bridges, Finnley Lloyd Bridges, Ruby Ann Beth Bridges and  Cayden Wisdom Scoggins. He is also survived by his sister, Annette Vincent of Sulphur Springs, Louisiana and his nephew, Stan Stover of College Station; and his mother in law Margie Lee Bridges of Jonestown.    

The family requests in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to the “Jim Scoggins Deaf Education Advocacy Memorial Fund” and sent to Bobbie Beth Scoggins, 8504 Tip Top Drive, Jonestown, TX 78645. The purpose of this fund is to further public policy issues on the international, national, state and local levels related to Deaf education.  In recent years, Jim supported educational advocacy efforts by the National Association of the Deaf and the Knowledge Center on Deafness, so the memorial fund in his honor has been created with these groups in mind.  

A memorial service celebrating the life of Jim Scoggins will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 6, 2013 followed by a light reception, at the First Baptist Church, 403 South Main Street, Irving, Texas. To inquire further, call 512-815-7476 (v).

Audrey Burton (Loftis) Wallace

Audrey Wallace, a resident of Irving, Texas since 1963, passed away Friday, February 22, 2013. Audrey was born in Double Springs, Tennessee, April 3, 1934, to Otis and Avo Loftis. She worked for thirty years in the sewing industry, many of those years she was a supervisor at Sunny Isle manufacturing in Dallas, Texas. Audrey retired from the City of Irving Records Department, with seventeen years of service, in 1999. Audrey enjoyed going to church, Sunday dinners with her family, shopping at the mall with her friend Dorothy Chaves, and going out to eat. Audrey is preceded in death by her parents Otis and Avo Loftis, her husband Exel Wallace, two brothers John Loftis and Jack Loftis, her sister Gereldine Denny and brother-in-law Tim Denny. She is survived by her son Terry Wallace and wife Jo Wallace of Irving, her daughter Linnie Wilson of Irving, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, sister-in-laws, Joan Dyer and husband Paul of Tennessee, Joyce Loftis of Michigan, nephew Steven Loftis and wife Pat of North Carolina, niece June Lambert and husband Michael of Michigan, nephew Richard Denny of Virginia, and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation was held Friday, March 1, from 6:00 until 8:00 in the evening. Funeral service will be held at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, March 2, at Ben F. Brown Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery in Corsicana, Texas.

Arrangements by Brown’s Memorial Funeral Home, 972-254-4242

J.E. “Jack” Lawler, 85

January 23, 1928 – February 13, 2013

Charles Powers, 87

January 19, 1926 – February 15, 2013

Nora Harvey, 100

June 4, 1912 – February 18, 2013

Arnulfo Moya, 48

December 14, 1964 – February 20, 2013

Dannie Rivette, 79 

January 21, 1934 – February 20, 2013

Arrangements by Chism-Smith Funeral Home, 972-259-7644

Felicita Victoria Campos, 89

September 16, 1923 - February 17, 2013

Gary Peshek, 68

June 25, 1944 - February 14, 2013

Alfred Dean Brinlee, 55

January 24, 1958 - February 17, 2013

Joseph Thomas Pergola, 65

June 7, 1947 - February 13, 2013

Arrangements by Donnelly’s Colonial Funeral Home, 972-579-1313

Carolyn Sue Graves

05/08/1941 – 02/12/2013

Jean Burney

07/03/1928 – 02/16/2013

Ella Bolin

05/02/1921 – 02/16/2013

Wayne Champion

11/05/1926 – 02/19/2013

William F. “Bill” Emerson, Jr.

12/22/1943 – 02/20/2013

Arrangements by Mt. Carmel Funeral Home, 972-438-7900

Barbara L. Stone, 81

October 25, 1931 - February 18, 2013

Palm L Finley

Palm L Finley, 92, passed away on February 21, 2013 in Coppell, Texas. She was born on January 06, 1921 in Baird, Texas to George W. & Myrtie Emma (Davis) Branch, a pioneer Texas family. She was a graduate of Abilene High School and had attended Abilene Christian College.  She married Dr. Ross Finely on February 16, 1952 at Highland Church of Christ in Abilene. She moved to Irving, Texas in 1965 where in the 1980's she began a long career with Kroger Food Stores in their Real Estate Development Division until her retirement in 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Ross Finley, parents, brother, George Weslely Branch, Jr. and sister, Maldene Heard. She is survived by; daughter, Linda Finley of Cassellberry, Florida; son, George Stephen Finley and wife, Debra of Joshua, Texas; two grandsons, Derek Finely and Sean Finley both of Joshua; and brother, Bob Branch of Abilene, Texas. Graveside services were held at Abilene City Cemetery in Abilene, Texas Funeral arrangements conducted under the direction of Restland Coppell Chapel.