Clayton Rivenbark, Jr., 62 of Dallas, Texas. He was born on July 15, 1957 in Dallas Texas to Clayton Douglas “Doug” Rivenbark, Sr. and Faye Cordelia Watson. Clay was known by many for his renown graphic design career and a favorite teacher to many. Outside of his career, he made many friends by showing kindness and compassion to those in need.  He was the type of person who made new friends wherever he went, and always had a smile on his face and love beamed for all as...

Julia Ellen Gray Ritchie died August 27, 2019 in Coppell, Texas. She was born on May 31, 1927 in Hardy, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Ralph E. Ritchie. They lived in North Little Rock, Arkansas for 55 years where they raised their two children, Thomas Matthew Ritchie, now deceased and Ellen Gail Ritchie Diers. She was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church in North Little Rock. While a member there she was very active in United Methodist Women. She...

Alicia Annette Lucas, 53, of Flower Mound, passed away Monday, August 26th at her home with her daughter, Alexa, sitting beside her watching a Hallmark movie. Details for the The Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, September 14 at the Fellowship United Methodist Church. The address is 101 Trophy Club Dr, Trophy Club, TX 76262. Although, family has requested that attendees please refrain from wearing black. They have asked that you dress for a Hawaiian Luau as Alicia flew...

     Fred Leckie Williams (94) never met a stranger and this was never truer than when he met his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 13, 2019.  He had recently celebrated his 94th birthday on August 9 surrounded by his family.      Fred was born on August 9, 1925 in San Antonio, Texas in “a very happy and cheerful home”, the second son of his beloved parents, Victor M. and Eunice B. Williams.  The family joined Baptist...

Family, friends and loved ones are respectfully invited to attend Gregory’s Memorial at:   Winners Assembly 1709 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Dallas TX 75215 Saturday August 17th 11:00 am Condolences and flowers can be sent to 9610 Blackwillow Ct Dallas TX 75249

We unexpectedly lost our husband, father, son, brother, and friend, Matthew Richard Desmond, on August 6, 2019. He was only 58 years old. Matt was born here in Dallas, Texas, on April 24, 1961, to Meredith and Richard “Dick” Desmond. After a lengthy discussion one evening, he and Genevieve hopped on a plane and were married in Las Vegas on December 23, 2000. His friends and colleagues realized just how spontaneous Matt could be when it came to true love. They had two amazing...

William D. “Bill” Martin died on August 4, 2019. Born April 20, 1944 in Allen Junction, West Virginia, Bill spent most of his childhood in Princeton, West Virginia. There he shared home with his mother and father, one brother and three sisters. Always interested in how things worked, he and his brother were taught by their father how to plumb, wire, paint, and other skills needed in keeping a house operative, skills he used throughout his life in our house and those all...

Benny Patrick Bazemore was born to parents Bennie Bazemore and Marie Grimaldi in Islip, New York. Benny had a strong relationship with Christ from an early age.  On June 15, 2019 he married the love of his life, Juana Bazemore, the Union was blessed in Fort Worth, TX.  Loving father of Stephon and Jasmine Bazemore and step father to Criana Barfield, Aaron Herring, Tiana and Timothy Pettigrew.  Sisters: Edith Bazemore-Babich, Austin ,TX and Cheryl “Chez” Adam,...

Patsy "Pat" Beth Green Milliken, 69, of Dallas, TX, passed away on July 22, 2019, at UT Southwest Hospital in Dallas after battling multiple myeloma for several years. A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for July 27, 2019 at her home in Carrollton, TX. Pat was born in Wynnewood, OK, on May 15, 1950, to Elbert and Ima Green. She graduated from Wynnewood High School in 1968. After attending East Central State University, with an adventurous spirit Pat moved to Dallas, which then...

Douglas Alan Wright, 59 years old, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on July 13th, 2019. The Memorial service will be held at 11:00am on August, 12th 2019 at Gateway Funerals and Cremation. Chaplain James Clinkscales will be officiating. Douglas was born in Olathe, Kansas on April, 19th 1960. Douglas worked for three years as a sales representative for State Farm. He enjoyed the Kansas City Chiefs, fishing, camping, knitting, puzzles, board games, antiquing, CC his cat, ice cream, game...

Sonja Hamner passed away on July 11, 2019 at age 73. Sonja was born on April 7, 1946 in Tønsberg, Norway. She met her late husband, Tommy Mac Hamner, in Oslo, Norway and married him in 1977, moving to the United States shortly thereafter. Her passions were fitness and nutrition, arts and crafts, and her faith. She also enjoyed singing and playing the guitar. She was very devoted to her family and to her pets. Sonja's faith supported her through difficult times, and she had the hope of...

Donald LeRoy Higgins joined the angels in Heaven on July 8th, 2019 after a battle with cancer. He was 88 years old. Don was born on May 8th, 1931 in North Henderson, Illinois to Ivan George Higgins and Irene Bernice Becker. Don was a member of the 11th Airborne Division of the U.S. Army from 1945 t0 1954. He married Eileen Marcelle Maroney December 26, 1952, and had one son Donald Richard (Rick) Higgins who was born on January 16, 1954. They moved from Clarksville, Tennessee to Waco,...

Carol Nielson Erickson, mother of five and grandmother of eleven, died at her nursing home in Allen, Texas on Sunday, June 30, 2019. She was 71 years old. Carol was born in Murray, Utah on April 16, 1948 to Hunt Leo Nielson and Maurine Torgensen Nielson of Bingham, Utah. She grew up in Bingham Canyon where her father worked as a miner and owned a gas station. She graduated from Bingham High School in 1966, and then attended Utah State University. She married in 1968 and moved to Plano,...

It is with heavy hearts that those who loved him most share that Patrick Eugene Sullivan, 55, of Dallas, Texas passed away on June 25, 2019 from complications following his battle with cancer. Born in Tampa, Florida to Robert and Marlyn (Cutcliffe) Sullivan, he grew up in the orange groves surrounded by his siblings and many friends. Patrick graduated from the University of Florida in 1986 before beginning a lifelong career in the travel industry. In the early 1990s, he taught himself...

Beda Barnett will be lovingly remembered by her wife of thirteen years Stacey Wray Barnett. Mariano Garcia and Enedina Nunez, Parents Sister, Norma A. Hinton & husband Jackie Brother, Mariano Garcia and wife Kathia Brother, Omero Garcia and wife Brisa She will fondly be remembered by her nine nieces & nephews, Raquel Salazar, Angelica Prieto, Angel Cruz Garcia, Alex Garcia, Jesus Ivan Garcia, Celeste Garcia, Marisol Garcia, Reyna Garcia, and Esmeralda Garcia. And five great nieces and...

Kantilal Gajiwala, beloved father and successful businessman, unexpectedly couldn't breathe and was rushed to the ER Sunday June 9th at 4:00 AM. He was later diagnosed with pneumothorax and a tear in his esophagus and was in critical condition on a ventilator. Kantilal passed away in the operating room before his procedure, while his daughter Priti waited in the waiting room. In the past, Ken had survived a leg fracture and stroke and remarkably returned back to perfect health. In the past...

Rickey Lester Burns, 77, of Sanger, Texas (formerly of Escondido, California) passed away on June 13, 2019 in Denton, Texas. He was born December 7, 1941 in Alhambra, California to Maurice and Grace (Strieff) Burns. They moved to Escondido in 1943 where he graduated from Escondido High School in 1959. After high school he attended Palomar College. In July of 1963 he married Gloria Jean. He spent most of his life (50+ years) in the construction industry with Louetto Construction,...

"Aubrey, TX - John Mathew Cartwright Jr died peacefully after a courageous battle with Cancer on June 8, 2019 in Dallas. He was born in San Augustine, TX on January 2, 1954 to John Mathew Cartwright Sr and Barbara Ann Perry. John is survived by his wife Mila, brothers Mark, Robert, Michael, sister Sylvia, his best friend Kerry, and his beloved pit bulls Chanel & Crixus. John graduated San Augustine High School and went to SFA in 1972. John has always loved Martial Arts and got his...

On Sunday, May 26th, 2019, Francesco (Frank) Piccolo passed away peacefully with family by his side at his daughter's home in Double Oak, TX. Frank accepted the love of God through His gift of Jesus Christ. As he took his last breath on earth, he took his next breath in the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ. Frank Piccolo was born May 1, 1933 in Reggio Calabria, Italy to Elizabetta Furfaro Piccolo and Domenico Piccolo. Frank was the third of eight siblings. At age 11 and at the end of...

Jonathan Eugene Wilder passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. He was born on January 10, 1973 in Dallas, Texas. He was the third of four sons born to Jimmy Wilder, Sr and Suzanne Wilder. Jonathan attended George W. Truett Elementary, Henry W. Longfellow Academy, Skyline High School and Bryan Adams High School. He served in the Boy Scouts of America from age 7 to 18, achieving the Arrow of Light and the rank of Eagle Scout. He was also a Vigil member of the Order of the Arrow, being duly...

Harshad Jashbhai Patel was born to Jashbhai and Santhaben Patel in 1955. He was the third of four siblings, two brothers and one sister and they were raised in Sojitra, Gujarat, India. Harshad came to the United States in 1983 and in 1984, he married Bhavana Patel and together raised three daughters, Puja, Arti, and Shivani. Harshad owned and operated businesses to support his family and when he was not working, he enjoyed spending time with his family and his grandchildren. He was known...

Janet L Dobbs, 60, of Denton passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Memorial services will be held Saturday at 2:30pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1801 Malone St., in Denton. Janet was born September 15, 1958 in Portsmouth, Virginia to John and Irene (Hurst) White. After widowed, she moved to Denton, Texas to attend TWU. She married Clint L Dobbs in Denton, June 30, 1991. She worked at The University of North Texas in the printing department until she...

Sylvia O'Clare Schorr, 76, of this time and space, passed away peacefully April 7, 2019 with her family by her side. She was extremely creative and spiritual in life and a talented pattern designer. She leveraged those traits to design many fascinating soft dolls, teddy bears and wedding dresses... even once for a bridal party of dogs! Sylvia was always a seer of many things and her passions included; writing, story telling, film, dancing, archaeology, activism, chocolate in any form,...

Budd Edward Kneisel, born August 12, 1938, was sent home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2019 at Methodist Charlton Medical Center of Dallas. Born to parents humbly known as Emo and Doc, Budd accomplished much during his lifetime. In his early years, Budd attended St. Edwards Academy, Jesuit College Preparatory School, and then studied at the University of Texas at Arlington. After graduating, Budd made his premier in television and radio broadcasting where he joined WBAP Radio and Channel...

Sue Simpson Beran was born January 27, 1940 to Jack Simpson and Evelyn Taylor Simpson. She was delivered by her favorite uncle known as "Uncle Bunk" at the Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas. Sue grew up in Caldwell, Texas and was active in the Methodist Church and a member of the Caldwell High School Band as a twirler and drum major. Sue met Dennis Beran, also a Caldwell native, after he returned from service in the Air Force in the summer of 1958. Sue and Dennis married on December...

Italo Alfonzo Limonggi Jairala was born in Noboa Manabi Ecuador. He adored all of his children Sheila Limonggi, Allan Limonggi, Giovanny Limonggi, and Valentina Limonggi, with all of his heart. He was born on January 6, 1960. His father was Hugo Limonggi and mother Maria Jairala. Italo loved and was extremely close to his sister, Mercy Sleeman and his two brothers Clever and Joffre Solorzano. They were always together and they learned at an early age that family is everything. They were...

Gustavo Fierro Salcido entro al reino celestial el 25 de marzo de 2019. Le antecedieron en muerte sus padres, 3 hermanos y un nieto. Le sobreviven su esposa Socorro, 5 hijos, 2 hijas, 4 hermanos, 3 hermanas, 19 nietos y 14 bisnietos. El Sr. Gustavo nació el 12 de julio del 1938 en Hidalgo del Parral, Chihuahua. Él fue descrito como una persona de corazón humilde, alegre y buen humor. El Sr. Gustavo y la Sra. Socorro tuvieron un matrimonio unido y admirable durante 56 años. Él fue un...

Scotty was born October 18, 1951 and passed away peacefully March 13, 2019 after a year long battle with cancer. He was born in Shreveport, La. to Grady C. and Clara Grace Upchurch. He is survived by sister, Ann Upchurch Clark, her husband Ron, brother, Roger Upchurch, his wife Lee, beloved cousins and Janet and Ron CLark, Jr, and family. He grew up in Richardson, TX, studied sociology at the University of North Texas, worked at the Denton State School for several years after college and...

Jack, as he was known to all, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Julius Phillip Betzold and Dortha Josephiine Betzold. He married his high school sweetheart, Elnor D. Engelhard, August 25,1962. Jack continued working for his degree in Mechanical Engineering at what was then Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy and is now the University of Missouri, Rolla, taking day classes there and night classes at Washington University, finally graduating in 1972. Jack began to work for York in St....

Pamela Stanley Bachman, 66, of Tyler, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 5th, 2019. She was born on April 5th, 1952 to J.D. and Juanita Stanley of Tyler. She is preceded in death by her parents, J.D. and Juanita; husband, William Bachman; and brother, Ronald Stanley. Pamela is survived by her daughter, Brittany Bachman Cristofoli and husband David Cristofoli of Dallas; son, Brandon Bachman of Seattle; brother, Donald Stanley and wife, Kay Stanley of Bullard;...

Thural grew up in the Alabama country side, 1 of eight children. One of Thural's least favorite chores was milking the cow. After returning from school, the older children were given a quick snack, then went off to the fields to work. After moving to town, Thural went to work at the newspaper. Thural enlisted in the Air Force and was inducted at Brookley AFB. He was based in Anchorage, Denver, and Albuquerque. In 1954, he married Lela Helen Lowrey Frye. Thural adopted Helen's 3...

Bladimiro Palacios Acuña fue a estar con su Padre Celestial el 14 de febrero de 2019. Le antecedieron en la muerte tres hijos. Le sobreviven dos hijas, un hijo y una nieta. También le sobreviven sus padres, su esposa, 6 hermanos y 2 hermanas, y amigos perdurables. Nació el 1 de noviembre de 1961. Fue el séptimo hijo nacido en Jalapa, Guatemala, por sus padres amorosos y fue descrito como un niño hermoso y saludable. Creció alrededor de muchos hermanos y primos. Una vez ganó un...

Justin Samuel Bass, 40, of Oglesby, Texas shed his earthly body to return to his Lord and Savior on February 8th, 2019, peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Justin was born November 21, 1978 to Debbie and Gary Bass in Gatesville, Texas. He married his soul mate and best friend, Lacey Ballard, on January 24th, 2019 in front of God and family. He attended Christian Montessori School, Gohlson and McGregor High School. Justin worked at Franklin Industries in Crawford, Texas, Fallas Automation...

John Adams Pullen, 97, of Dallas, Texas departed his earthly body on February 5, 2019. John was born on July 4, 1921 in Evansville, Wisconsin. He married his sweetheart Elizabeth Burton. He and Elizabeth had two daughters, Elizabeth and Stephanie, both of which preceded him in his death. He leaves behind his brother Lloyd Pullen and three grandsons; Henry Watterson, Wayne Watterson and Christopher Hoff, three great grandchildren; Carter Watterson, Skylar Watterson and Ellie Watterson. ...

John Navarro (Johnny) Nalls was born in Kosciusko Mississippi on September 8th 1944 to John W. Nalls and Dorothy Nalls. After leaving Mississippi, John moved to Chicago, Illinois. John was married to Rosa Harris on November 2nd, 1982 and have been married for 37 years. Two children were born of this union. A daughter and one son that proceeded him in death. David Samuel Nalls. John worked as an Armored truck driver for Brinks Inc for over 12 years. After retiring from brinks in 2009. He...

Vincent Marcello passed away peacefully on January 25, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. He enjoyed playing golf and spending quality time with his soulmate Carlene. Vincent enjoyed cooking and was known for his spaghetti sauce. He was the BEST salesman and loved his work.. Vince was a proud 4th Degree Knight of Columbus at his church, Prince of Peace. While he was a private man, he loved his close friends, partner, and cats. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family. In lieu of...

Luz Marina Marazo left this world peacefully at her home to see her Lord and Savior on January 22, 2019. The family would like to invite friends and family to the visitation being held on Saturday, January 26th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Gateway Funerals and Cremation located at 17390 Preston Rd, #310 Dallas, TX 75252. She will be dearly missed by everyone.Visitation JAN 26. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST) Gateway Funerals & Cremation 17390 Preston Rd. Suite 310 Dallas, TX, 75252

Catherine Ann Monk was born on January 8th, 1952 in Springfield, Missouri, but spent her whole life in Dallas, Texas, and, after an eight-year battle with End Stage Renal Disease, moved to Heaven on January 15th, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents William Robert Monk and Lenora Davis Monk, her fiancé Edward Trujillo, and by her fur babies Cassie and Tallie. Catherine is survived by her siblings Marie Giles, Paul Monk (and his wife Connie), Betsy Monk Weaver (and her husband...

Randa Lynn Taylor was born on March 5, 1969 in Gadsden, Alabama to Randy Farrow and Wanda Mathews. She passed away on January 10, 2019 in Richardson, Texas. Randa will be forever remembered by her mother Wanda, her sister Kelly, her son DJ and her niece Ashlyn. Randa is preceded in death by her step-father James Mathews. Heaven gained an angel.

George Clift Black, Jr. was born September 20, 1938 in Dallas, Texas to George Clift Black, Sr. and Maude Kerr Black. He passed away on January 6, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. George married Lavon Stacy on May 9, 1980. George was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lavon, and his cousin Betsy Maude Kennedy. In his early life George attended the Brownsville, Texas schools and the University of Texas where he graduated in 1961 with a Bachelor of Arts...

Anthony Wayne (Tony) Anderson winged his way to heaven January 3, 2019. He was born March 6, 1960 to John Wayne Anderson and Judy Blaha in Dallas Texas. Tony was proceeded in death by John and LulaBell Anderson, John and Elsie Blaha and John Wayne Anderson. He is survived by his loving wife, Tammy Day-Anderson, his sons Chris/Kristin Day, Andrew/Emily Day and two wonderful granddaughters Riley and Shelby Day. He is also survived by his mother Judy Martin, three sisters Angela Wilden/Quin,...

Joy Kolawole Abiola (Ajani) Fakeye was born on the 24th day of October 1958 at Ile-Ife. He was the first born of Elder & Mrs. Joseph Fakeye and the first grandchild of Pastor & Mrs. Joseph Adeyemo Adeogun (all of blessed memory). He started his education at age 3 at the Ife-Olu Children's Boarding School, Osogbo and then moved on to the Seventh Day Adventist Primary School, Inisa. His educational experience then took him to the Adventist Grammar School, Ede and the Adventist Seminary of...

Charles Railey Vaught, 59, passed away December 28, 2018 after suffering multiple strokes. He was a New Year's baby the first to be born in 1959, 6 minutes after midnight. He is preceded in death by his father Tom Junior Vaught. Charlie is survived by his daughters Leslie Hock and Emma Vaught, grandson Lucas Hock, mother Daphene Vaught, sister Carol Dodd, and nieces Jessie Hernandez and Elizabeth Thorpe. Charlie started his career in the Beverage Service industry working for Pepsi Co....

RT Gillespie, age 80, of Lewisville, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2018. The funeral service will be held December 15th at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Presbyterian Hospice Spiritual Health Care Center, 12477 Merit Drive, Dallas, TX 75251. Reverend Jarod A. Cooper will be officiating. RT was born in Booneville, Arkansas on July 22, 1938. He was married to Sharon Caylor Blair on July 4, 1980; they were married 38 years. RT worked as a salesperson/repairman for Walt's Appliance for 20 years....

Randle Douglas Rene Luke, Jr was born on June 19, 1964 at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Arizona to Randle Douglas Rene Luke of Alabama and Freddie Beatrice Eriven Luke of Arizona. Randy attended PT Coe Elementary School, Isaac Jr. High School and Carl Hayden High School all in Phoenix, Arizona. Randy was baptized at an early age and was a member of First Institutional Baptist Church, Phoenix, Arizona, under the leadership of Pastor Warren H. Stewart. Like many young men, life gave him...

Cecelia, (Celia, CeCe, Cindy) Wilson, 81, formerly of Dallas, TX, passed away Dec. 10, 2018. She was born in Los Angeles, CA. on Jan. 23, 1937 to Anita, (Gamboa) and Louis Luna. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Wilson. Celia is survived by her siblings and their spouses; Rudy and Nellie Yturralde, Ernie and Sally Luna, Marty Luna, Jerry and Alice Luna. She also left behind many nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews & great-great nieces & nephews. We will miss her silly self;...

Renate L. Thomas (nee van Hülst) 90, of Carrollton, TX passed away on December 7th at her home after a long illness. She was born in Bremen, Germany, the eldest of nine. She is preceded in death by her parents Laurenz and Pauline Marie Anna (Jobke) van Hülst, her sister, Ursel Blanche, and her husband of 54 years, O.V. Thomas of Mineola, TX. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas spent 13 years delivering Meals on Wheels for Wood County, and after his death Mrs. Thomas continued on her own. She taught...

Lucino Salmeron nació en Tlapehuala Guerrero México el dia 30 de junio de 1949 trabajó en la Marina de México como musico de la orquesta sinfónica. Lucino Salmerón Garcia se casó con Maria Amparo Rosales Aguirre el 17 de Diciembre de 1984 y por 33 años estuvieron juntos todo el tiempo, compartiendo el tiempo con sus hijos. A Lucino le sobreviven su esposa Maria Amparo, sus hijos: Angeles Ivonne y Hugo Salmerón y su nieto Jose Angel Carbajal, su yerno José Manuel Carbayal y su...

Roger Baker passed away on November 19, 2018. He grew up on a farm in Kansas. He later attended Kansas State University with a bachelor's of science degree. He moved to Texas to attend Texas Tech University for his master's degree and then to Oklahoma State University for his PhD in Agronomy. He served in the United States Air Force from 1971 to 1974 and was stationed at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. Roger met his wife, Debbie, while they were both attending Texas Tech...

Bobby Joe Dunlap born in Brownwood, Texas passed away November 17, 2018 at the age of 76. He loved hunting, fishing, and old western movies. He is survived by his son James A. Dunlap and daughter-in-law Judy Dunlap. He was proceeded in death by his wife Martha House Dunlap and parents James and Ettie Dunlap. He had a great love for the outdoors so as a celebration of his life please make donations to Texas State Parks and Wildlife at https//tpwd.texas.gov/business/donations