David Clayton & Sons Funeral Home
Your family's comfort matters a great deal to us at David Clayton & Sons Funeral Home. For more than 30 years, we have been providing the families of Duncanville and surrounding areas with the finest in quality, value and service.
At David Clayton & Sons Funeral Home, we believe that every life is unique. Every funeral should be too. We celebrate life. We also offer The Simplicity Plan® prearrangement program, an easy way to handle an important family responsibility.
David Clayton & Sons Funeral Home
Located at 200 West Center Street in Duncanville, David Clayton & Sons Funeral Home features two visitation rooms and a lovely chapel with seating for up to 250 guests. The friendly, professional staff is available to assist you with all of your arrangements. David Clayton & Sons actively supports its community and schools, as well as organizes several remembrance programs for Duncanville families. During the month before Christmas, a Memorial Tree is placed in the lobby of the funeral home, and families are invited to place an ornament on the tree in memory of their loved ones.
Our Obituaries
Lillie Lunday
July 9, 1920 - May 13, 2013
LILLIE GREY HILL LUNDAY Was born on July 9, 1920 in Tennessee and passed away on May 13, 2013 in Dallas.
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Jessie Dock Surles
July 16, 1929 - April 30, 2013
Jessie Dock Surles Born July 16, 1929 Passes into Heaven on April 30, 2013.
Jessie "Doc" Surles is survived by his wife Eloise Vrla Surles, Children Jessie (Annette) Surles, Michael (Tammy) Surles, Dorothy (Dwayne) Crawford, and Brenda Kay Vrla. 13 Grandchildren and 19 Great grandchildren. 4 brothers and 4 Sisters. Proceeded by his parents Jessie Dolphus Surles and Ella Sue Bennet, Sons, ...
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Margaret McCabe
March 8, 1943 - April 29, 2013
MARGARET PATRICIA MCCABE Was born on March 8, 1943 in Ireland and passed away on April 29, 2013 in Duncanville, TX.
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Charles Alvin Morris
June 4, 1935 - April 26, 2013
CHARLES ALVIN MORRIS Was born on June 4, 1935 in Bosco, LA and passed away on April 26, 2013 in Dallas, TX.
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Mary Moon
September 30, 1932 - April 21, 2013
MARY ALICE MOON Was born on September 30, 1932 in St. Jo, TX and passed away on April 21, 2013 in Dallas, TX.
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Dorothy Hawkins
March 10, 1923 - April 14, 2013
Dorothy Willene Guinn was born in Graham, Texas on March 10, 1923. Willene was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. She grew up in Graham, graduating Graham High School. At age 19 she took the train to Washington D. C. where she worked as a secretary in the Brass Mill Branch of the Copper Division under the War Production Board. It was at this time that she met her future...
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Helen Hayes
May 3, 1923 - April 11, 2013
Helen was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was born in Coleman, Texas on May 3, 1923 to Delwin F. and Aletha Hopper. She grew up in Coleman and later in Dallas where she met, fell in love and married her beloved husband, Harold Hayes, on July 3, 1942. They lived in Dallas, Houston and Duncanville, Texas during their 54 year marriage...
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Bernice McKay
March 20, 1921 - April 9, 2013
BERNICE J. MCKAY Was born on March 20, 1921 in Dallas, TX and passed away on April 9, 2013 in Dallas, TX.
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Lee Clarke
March 4, 1982 - April 6, 2013
Lee Elizabeth Stewart Clarke, 31, of Arlington, Texas, passed away, April 6, 2013 after a courageous battle with leukemia. Lee was diagnosed with Acute Leukemia at 25 weeks of pregnancy in December of 2012. This diagnoses, while unexpected, did not keep her fighting spirit at bay.
When she began her first rounds of chemo, her first goal was to stay
pregnant as long as possible so Baby Cayden...
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Frances Borders
September 20, 1924 - March 21, 2013
Frances Elizabeth Borders
Frances "Prissy" Elizabeth Borders, 88, entered into eternal peace on Thursday, March 21, 2013.
Frances was born on September 20, 1924, to George and Irene White of Waxahachie, Texas. She graduated from Waxahachie High School. She held many jobs and was retired from the Internal Revenue Service. She married Roy Thomas Borders, Jr. in March, 1942. They just recently...
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Oliver Clower
July 24, 1937 - March 20, 2013
Oliver "Wendell" Clower
July 1937 - March 2013
Wendell passed away on the first day of Spring after an incredible adventure to California and completing his "bucket list". What a fitting day for an incredible man...he couldn't wait to be "new" again in Heaven. Wendell was born at Methodist Hospital in Dallas. He lived in and around the Dallas area for his entire life. He was in the Army in...
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Vivian Sheetz
July 13, 1922 - March 19, 2013
Vivian Ione Nyrup Sheetz, age 90, passed away March 19, 2013, in Duncanville, Texas. She was born on July 13, 1922 in Sioux City, Iowa to Julius Petersen Nyrup and Alta Fay Gowery Nyrup. After high school, Vivian attended business college and later took accounting courses and worked at various companies in either a secretarial or bookkeeping role. After her retirement, she continued to use those...
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Josephine McKay
January 22, 1925 - March 19, 2013
Josephine A. McKay was born on January 22, 1925 in Mineral Wells, TX and went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2013. She is survived by 2 sons: Reed McKay and Michael David McKay; 2 daughters-in-law; 4 granddaughters; and 2 great-granddaughters. Graveside service will be 11am Friday, March 22, 2013 at Little Bethel Memorial Park in Duncanville.
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Judy Ann Powell
April 17, 1947 - March 13, 2013
Judy Ann Wells Powell
Born April 16, 1947 in Dallas, Texas
Died March 13, 2013 in Grand Prairie, Texas
Preceded in death by her husband, J.C. "Jack" Powell, her parents, Herman Monroe Wells and Imogene Reese Edwards Wells and her infant brother, James Monroe Wells.
Survivors include brother, Walter P. Edwards & wife Esther, sister, Betty J. Thompson, brother, John W. Wells & wife Ellen...
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Ben Smith
January 19, 1931 - March 3, 2013
Smith, Ben Stanley
Born January 19, 1931 in Dallas, Texas and went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 3, 2013. He began his career as a masonry contractor and became a custom home builder for many years in the Duncanville area. He served as the president of the Texas Masonry Contractors Association in 1969, Home & Apartment Builders Association in 1977, and Kiwanis Club in...
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Donald Paul Winterbauer
October 15, 1934 - March 2, 2013
Donald "Paul" Winterbauer, 78, passed away on March 2, 2013 at Charlton Methodist Hospital in Dallas due to complications from a heart attack. Paul was born in Dallas, TX on October 15, 1934 to Edward L. and Mahala Mouser Winterbauer. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Edward L. Winterbauer, Jr. and sister Eunice Winterbauer Trego.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 52...
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Mary Gonzalez
July 9, 1958 - February 18, 2013
Mary Cecelia Gonzalez was born in Denton, Texas on July 9,1958 to Mary Jo and Frank Palomo. Part of a family of seven, she had two brothers and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her older brother Frank Palomo Jr, and survived by brother Steven Palomo and sisters Cynthia Martinez and Geneva Gonzalez. Baptized at the age of sixteen on March 9, 1974, she decided to make the truth her own. ...
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Kenneth Lee Moore
October 25, 1928 - February 9, 2013
KENNETH LEE MOORE Was born on October 25, 1928 in Corsicana, TX and passed away on February 9, 2013 in Dallas, TX.
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Otis Darrell Youngblood, Jr.
April 4, 1940 - February 3, 2013
Otis Darrell Youngblood Jr, passed away on Sunday Feb 3,2013 in his home in Duncanville, Tx with his 2 daughters by his side. Darrell was born on 4/4/1940 in Dennison, TX to Otis D. and Stella Youngblood SR. Darrell was a retired Ironworker and Apprentice Instructor for over 35 years. He was a man of God, mentor and encourager. He is survived by his lovely wife of 49 years , Emily Annette...
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Henry Arthur Padgett
September 25, 1928 - February 1, 2013
PADGETT, HENRY ARTHUR, passed away on Friday February 1, 2013 in Dallas, TX. Henry was born on September 25, 1928 in Lynchburg, VA to Arthur and Katherine Padgett. Henry was an avid golfer and regularly played golf with the North Texas Senior group. Mr. Padgett was a member of the Grand Prairie, TX Senior Center and enjoyed spending time there with all of his friends. Through the years Henry...
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William Thomas George, Jr.
June 11, 1932 - January 31, 2013
William T. George (Bill), Retired Minister and Real Estate Broker, first and foremost a Man of God, Mentor and Encourager, passed from this life on January 31, 2013. He was 80 years old. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Velma Warren George, 4 children; Nelda George Ramey, Velda George Arthur, Nathan George, Tim George and his wife Sherre, seven Grandchildren and two Great...
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Loretta Anne Bones
December 12, 1951 - January 29, 2013
LORETTA ANNE BONES Was born on December 12, 1951 in Carrollton, MO and passed away on January 29, 2013 in Mesquite, TX. Loretta is survived by her husband of 36 years, Frankie Bones; children: Kenny and wife Heather, Mark and wife Jennifer, Stephanie and husband Earl, Sherry and husband Sonny, David, Josh and wife Cindy and Chelsea and Dillon; 22 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; mother:...
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Gayland Underwood
March 23, 1939 - January 17, 2013
Gayland Underwood passed away surrounded by his children on Thursday, January 17, 2013. Gayland was a devoted and beloved son, brother, U.S. Marine, Father, grandfather, friend and a devoted follower of Christ.
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Mildred Virginia Gibson Couts
August 7, 1925 - January 9, 2013
MILDRED VIRGINIA GIBSON COUTS Was born on August 7, 1925 in Indiana and passed away on January 9, 2013 in Dallas, TX. Mildred is survived by son: Larry Gibson; daughter: Sandy Gibson Ellis; grandson: Justin and wife Margo Williams and their children: Hayden and Makenzie Williams; granddaughter: Amey and husband Clayton Lewis and their children: Matthew, Katie and Gavin Lewis.
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Retha Jean Henderson
July 14, 1964 - January 7, 2013
Retha Henderson of Duncanville, TX passed away on January 7, 2013 in Dallas. She was born July 14, 1964 in Dallas. She is survived by her three children Matthew, Laura and Christopher all of Duncanville; her mother, Dorothy Henderson of Midlothian, TX; sisters, Linda Jumper & Vickey Farmer; brother, Bobby Henderson and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
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Michael McKelvain
September 4, 1931 - December 28, 2012
Michael Jack "Big Daddy" McKelvain, 81, passed away Dec. 28 in Cedar Hill. Born and raised in Sherman he graduated in 1950. He lived in Dallas until entering nursing care in 2003. He worked for Gardner-Denver Cooper Industries until he retired. He is survived by wife Wanda, daughter and son-in-law Denise and Harry Joslin, son and daughter-in-law Mike and Crystal McKelvain. Grandchildren Heather,...
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Eldon Thomas
November 14, 1932 - December 15, 2012
Lawrence Eldon Thomas was born on November 14, 1932 in Blum, Texas to H.A. and Willie Jayne Thomas. He passed away at his home in Duncanville, Texas on December 15, 2012.
Eldon married Ruth Whitt on December 23, 1954 in a small ceremony at their pastor's home. The couple knew each other most of their lives but a chance encounter instigated by Cletus and Rita Ward, reintroduced them when Eldon...
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Lola Mae Strahan
March 25, 1928 - December 14, 2012
LOLA MAE STRAHAN Was born on March 25, 1928 in Hollister, MO and passed away on December 14, 2012 in Duncanville, TX. Lola is survived by husband: Wilford Strahan; daughters: Joyce Strahan Ackley, Judy Strahan Hyman and Linda Kay Strahan; son: Nolan Strahan and wife Carole; sisters: Leota Treat and Pauline Holcomb; brother: Lynndel Ray and wife Barbara Gibson; granddaughter: Tonja and husband...
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Mauro Gonzalez
August 14, 1935 - December 11, 2012
MAURO R. GONZALEZ Was born on August 14, 1935 in Marin Nuevo Leon, Mexico and passed away on December 11, 2012 in Dallas, TX.
Survived by:
Wife - Hortensia Saldana Gonzalez
Sisters - Orelia Gonzalez, Olivia Gonzalez widowed of Cavazos
Brothers - Jesus Manuel Gonzalez, Roberto Gonzalez
Four Sons - Roberto Gonzalez & wife Mary Cecelia Gonzalez
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Lalitha Asirvadam
April 20, 1932 - December 8, 2012
The journey of a woman, young and youthful, childlike in her innocence, through the labyrinth of life.
Born in the ancient, colourful land of India, this woman began her incredible travels through the mazes of adventure and dangers of this world at a young and tender age. Her adventures began with the meeting of a man, a man that was charismatic, a man that was charming and mesmerizing. A man...
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William "Bill" Alexander McFetridge
October 5, 1940 - December 4, 2012
William "Bill" Alexander McFetridge, passed away on December 4, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice McFetridge. He is survived by his daughter, Kymn McFetridge & significant other Brendan Burns; son, William McFetridge & wife Hilary; grandchildren, Heather Loller & husband Jacob, Jeffrey Elder, Nicole Libby & husband John; great -grandchidren, Seryna Stephan & Londyn Libby;...
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Hugo Frias, Jr.
October 18, 1983 - November 27, 2012
HUGO A. FRIAS, JR. Was born on October 18, 1983 in Amarillo, TX and passed away on November 27, 2012 in Arlington, TX.
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Ronald Stults
July 3, 1949 - November 16, 2012
RONALD DEAN STULTS Was born on July 3, 1949 in Weatherford, TX and passed away on November 16, 2012 in Dallas, TX. Service at DFW National Cemetery will be scheduled for a later date.
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Dixie Brooks
July 29, 1937 - November 16, 2012
DIXIE LEE BROOKS Was born on July 29, 1937 in Arkansas City, KS and passed away on November 16, 2012 in Duncanville, TX. Dixie is survived by husband: George Brooks; sons: Steve Brooks and wife Pauline and their daughters: Stephanie and Monica; Scott Brooks and his daughter: Cindi and Don - their daughter Zoey and daughter: Kristinia; John Brooks and wife Julie and their children: Dallas, Adam,...
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Paul Gene Bozarth, Sr.
August 30, 1927 - November 14, 2012
PAUL GENE BOZARTH, SR. Was born on Aughust 30, 1927 in Mineola, TX and passed away on November 14, 2012 in Dallas, TX.
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Mary Jo Kesterson Lafevers
January 21, 1940 - October 31, 2012
Mary Jo Kesterson Lafevers
1940 – 2012
Mary Lafevers was born January 22, 1940 in Idabel, Oklahoma, and passed away suddenly October 31, 2012. She was a member of the Cold Springs Church of Christ. She never had a job outside her home, but worked tirelessly taking care of her husband and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jodie and Dovie Mae Kesterson, her brother, Doyle...
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Jackie Antonio Marsh
July 6, 1971 - October 26, 2012
JACKIE ANTONIO MARSH Was born on July 6, 1971 in New Orleans, LA and passed away on October 26, 2012 in Dallas, TX.
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Janet Emelia Sumbler
January 12, 1950 - October 24, 2012
Janet Emelia Sumbler, age 62, of Red Oak, TX, passed away October 24, 2012. Born January 12, 1950, in Michigan, she is survived by her son Craig, daughter Nicola, daughter in law Melissa, son in law Dusty, beloved grandchildren Cade, Ava, Dade, Zane, Dax & Bryx, siblings Ruth, Alan, and Patricia, niece Tammy, nephews Wayne, Shane, Alan, James and Daniel and longtime friends Gary & Christy. ...
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Robert Millican
June 5, 1933 - October 22, 2012
Robert James Millican, born June 5, 1933 in Dallas, Texas went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2012. Robert was 79 years old. Robert served our country in the Army and retired from the printing industry. He enjoyed his family, golf, and living life.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Mae, and father, Robert B Millican. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Johnnie...
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Dennis McFarlin
February 9, 1943 - October 19, 2012
DENNIS WARREN MCFARLIN Was born on February 9, 1943 in Atlanta, GA and passed away on October 19, 2012 in Dallas, TX.
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Bennie Ray Hardin
September 9, 1929 - October 14, 2012
BENNIE "RAY" HARDIN Was born on September 9, 1929 in Devol, OK and passed away on October 14, 2012 in Dallas, TX. Bennie "Ray" was preceded in death by his wife: Dorothy Hardin; brother: Sam Milton Hardin; sisters: Grace, Judy, Melba and Dolly; parents: Samuel and Dollie Hardin. He is survived by son: Randal Hardin; daughter: Donna Hardin; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
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Brian William Mosconi
June 15, 1962 - October 13, 2012
Our father, Brian William Mosconi, went to be with our Heavenly Father on October 13th, 2012, at a young 50 years old. His departure from this earth was sudden and unexpected; while we are heartbroken and distraught, our hearts have joy in them knowing that he is in a place without tears, stress or pain. Dad was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he developed a love for the Green Bay Packers at...
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June Lohman
June 29, 1944 - October 5, 2012
JUNE MARTHA LOHMAN Was born on June 29, 1944 in Quincy, ILL and passed away on October 5, 2012 in Farmers Branch, TX.
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Rosa Reyna
March 26, 1927 - October 2, 2012
ROSA MARIA REYNA Was born on March 26, 1927 in Mexico and passed away on October 2, 2012 in Cedar Hill, TX.
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Martina Serrano Dominguez
November 12, 1970 - September 15, 2012
Martina lost her fight against cancer after a 1 year and 7 months of fighting...she was one out of 11 children ... she leaves behind 5 children three of which were grown and two young children. She was a hard worker always looking and keeping in mind her families well being....friendly with everyone even when her world wasnt that great .....understanding with her family, children and friends....
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Leslie Carol Ferguson
June 14, 1960 - September 4, 2012
Leslie Carol Pritchard Ferguson was called to be with Jesus on September 4th, 2012. She passed very suddenly as a result of an ATV accident. Born June 14, 1960 in Dallas Texas to Joe Steven and Mary Carol Smith Pritchard. She was a 1978 graduate of Kimball High School. She attended Midwestern State University for one year, then returned to Dallas to continue her career as a dental assistant. On...
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Betty Hyatt
May 14, 1930 - August 26, 2012
Hyatt, Betty Lou - Our dear mother, grandmother and friend lived 82 years and was loved by all. She was born on May 14, 1930, to Roy Lee Cook and Alice Scritchfield Cook in Bullard, Texas. She passed into her new life on August 26, 2012. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Ray Junior Hyatt and her son, Michael Ray Hyatt, her parents, Roy and Alice, her brothers Pete and Jack,...
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Kandy Martelli
September 18, 1964 - August 23, 2012
Kandy Lyrene Martelli passed away August 23, 2012. She was born September 18, 1964 in Duncanville, Texas to Ester and George Tadlock. She worked for many years in the medical profession as a nurse, medical office coordinator, and medical training instructor.
She had many hobbies including photography, stained glass window building, and together with her husband, took in many injured birds,...
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Edward Esparza, Sr.
August 8, 1969 - August 15, 2012
Edward Esparza was born on August 8, 1969 and passed away on August 15, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. Edward was a loving husband and father. He rededicated his life to the Lord and had a strong faith in Jesus Christ. Edward loved fixing up his Chevy truck and working on his house and yard. He loved his family and friends and was always ready to lend a hand and help others. He is in...
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Corrine Fletcher Brandenburg
October 13, 1923 - August 6, 2012
Brandenburg, Corrine Fletcher, 88, of Duncanville, passed away Monday morning August 6, 2012 in Arlington. Corrine was born in McNeil, Arkansas October 13, 1923 to James and Pearl Fletcher. Corrine was a charter member of the First Christian Church of Duncanville. She enjoyed painting and was a talented artist herself. She was also a member of the Duncanville Book Club that she enjoyed so...
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Chris Scott Matteson
July 11, 1972 - July 28, 2012
Chris was born in Houston, Texas to James B. Matteson and Joan McWhirter Matteson, joining his older brother Sean. Chris was born with health challenges that would last throughout his lifetime. Jim and Joan raised him to believe he was a completely normal kid who just happened to have this kidney problem. Not an instant of a normal little boy's life experience was ever lost to Chris. He ran...
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Christina Salazar
June 1, 1989 - July 27, 2012
CHRISTINA RAE SALAZAR Was born on June 1, 1989 in Dallas, TX and passed away on July 27, 2012 in Dallas, TX.
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Alton Forbis
October 21, 1914 - July 24, 2012
Alton Bill Forbis, 97, a lifelong resident of Cedar Hill passed from this life Tuesday, July 24, 2012.
Mr. Forbis was born October 21, 1914 in Gunter, TX to the late Tom and Delphia Pearl Forbis. Alton met his wife, Barkie, when they were in the fourth grade. They married September 19, 1936. They were married for 72 years.
Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Thursday, July 26, 2012 at David...
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Donna Lynn
September 23, 1939 - July 23, 2012
DONNA LEE LYNN Was born on September 23, 1939 in San Fernando, CA and passed away on July 23, 2012 in Dallas, TX.
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Betty Lou Travis Parry
April 18, 1933 - July 17, 2012
Betty Lou (Travis) Parry passed away on Tuesday morning, July 17, 2012. Betty was born on April 18, 1933 to Bessie and Lloyd Travis of Dallas, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Lloyd Arthur Parry and her brother, CL Travis. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Billy and Betty Travis; her son and daughter-in-law Art and Sheila Parry, daughter and son-in...
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Mary F. Guthrie
January 15, 1939 - July 16, 2012
Mary Frances (Allen) Guthrie, age 73 of Dallas, Tx passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012. Mary was born January 15, 1939 in Dallas, Texas to Earl Barton Allen and Josephine Teames Allen of Duncanville. Mary was previously married to Ivan Ward Guthrie and resided in Dallas. The past eight year she resided at Settlers Ridge Care Center in Celina, Tx. She graduated from Sunset High School in Oak...
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Gabriel "Gabby" Boston
August 18, 1988 - July 9, 2012
Gabriel Yvonne Boston, born August 18, 1988. Passed away Monday, July 9 2012 at the age of 23. She continues to live through her mother, Chanel Boston and her husband Clinton Mainz. Her father, William Dwight Boston. Siblings, William and wife Elisa, Bradley and Ashley, Lauren, Rachel, Sarah, Brooke and Stuart Boston. Grandparents Ernest and Claudia Coy, Mari Donberger and Lorraine Nicholson. A...
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Harold Johnson
October 17, 1931 - July 3, 2012
HAROLD EUGENE JOHNSON Was born on October 17, 1931 in Celotex, TX and passed away on July 3, 2012 in Athens TX.
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E.C. Johns
January 20, 1929 - June 29, 2012
E. C. JOHNS
(1929 - 2012)
E. C. was born on January 20, 1929 to Mervin and Beulah Johns in
Plainview, Texas, and passed away early Friday, June 29, 2012.
At 18 he joined the United States Air Force and served his country for
20 years, retiring in 1968. In August of 1951, he married the love of his
life, Frances McCann. E. C. and Frances started their family and were
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Aubrey "TEX" Alderson
June 8, 1943 - June 25, 2012
AUBREY "TEX" NOLAN ALDERSON Was born on June 8, 1943 in Belton, TX and passed away on June 25, 2012 in Dallas, TX.
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Gladys Coppock
April 14, 1928 - June 13, 2012
GLADYS ALINE COPPOCK Was born on April 14, 1928 in Birmingham, AL and passed away on June 13, 2012 in Dallas, TX.
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Debra Robinette
March 8, 1956 - June 11, 2012
DEBRA LOUISE ROBINETTE Was born on March 8, 1956 in Dallas, TX and passed away on June 11, 2012 in Duncanville, TX.
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Clark Allen "Pete" Petersen
December 24, 1917 - May 28, 2012
Born Dec. 24, 1917 and passed away May 28, 2012. Pete is survived by wife: Elizabeth (Liz) Petersen; children: Clark Petersen, Jr. and wife Linda and Jim Hall and wife Carolyn; grandchildren: Austin Hall, Kara Petersen and Katelyn Petersen. Preceded in death by his mother Marie Petersen. Pete retired from Atlantic Richfield after 37 years of service.
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Ann Nesuda
February 15, 1930 - May 24, 2012
Nesuda, Ann, Age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 24, 2012 in Dallas. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Emil Nesuda. She is survived by sons; Mike Nesuda and wife Carol, Randy Nesuda and wife Liz; daughter, Cathy Figur; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Ann had a passion for fun games. She particularly loved to play bingo and bridge and spent many wonderful...
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Phyllis Hunley Martin
December 24, 1928 - May 23, 2012
Hunley Martin, Phyllis, Jane, age 83, of Duncanville, Texas passed away peacefully on 5/23/2012 at home. She was born on 12/24/1928 in Bucyrus, Ohio to her parents, Calvin and Constance.
Phyllis was the oldest of 4. She married Donald Hunley in Dallas, Texas on 09/10/1948. They had 4 children. She attended SMU for 2 yrs; and went to High School at Ursalyn Academy and graduated in 1946 with a...
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Robert Allen
August 4, 1931 - May 18, 2012
Allen, Robert Woodrow "Woody" ,"Bob" or "Lurch", 80 years born in Nacogdoches, Texas August 4, 1931. Passed from this life at home in Cedar Hill, Texas on Friday, May 18, 2012.
Survived by his wife of 40 years Janelle Daniel Allen of Cedar Hill, Texas and 5 children: Becky Allen Kennemer and husband Mark of Cedar Hill, Texas, Teresa Williams Godwin and husband Jim of Boone, NC, Stephen Kelly...
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William Roy Bond
June 2, 1932 - May 14, 2012
William Roy Bond, age 79, of Duncanville, Texas passed away peacefully on 5/14/2012 at Charlton Methodist Hospital. He was born on 6/2/1932 in Dallas, Texas to his parents, Hezekiah Cross Bond and Pearl Lemaitland Houck.
William, known as Bill to family and friends, was the 10th of ten children in the Bond household. He was preceded by siblings Raymond, Hazel, Edith, Virginia, Grace, John,...
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James "Jim" Schultheis
December 3, 1942 - May 10, 2012
James "Jim" Schultheis, 69, passed away knowing Christ at his home in Fort Worth, Texas on May 10, 2012 after battling cancer since January 2011. Born December 3, 1942 in Pontiac, Illinois to Harry Joseph and Wilda Viola Schultheis, he was the third of four children with 1 brother and 2 sisters. Jim attended Saint Mary's in his grade school years and Pontiac Township High-School. After high...
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Mark Brannon
April 22, 1945 - May 5, 2012
MARK RANDALL BRANNON Was born on April 22, 1945 in Dallas, TX and passed away on May 4, 2012 in Dallas, TX.
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Trina Payne
July 10, 1965 - May 5, 2012
TRINA DIANE PAYNE Was born on July 10, 1965 in Dallas, TX and passed away on May 5, 2012 in Midlothian, TX. In lieu of flowers you are welcome to make donations to David Clayton & Sons Funeral Home, for the purchase of Trina's headstone. Also, the family request that no black be worn at the Gravesite service, but to "grieve in color." Her favorite color is green but also liked purple.
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David Leon Briggs
November 1, 1947 - April 16, 2012
David Leon Briggs passed away on April 16th, 2012 of natural causes. He was known and admired for his dedication to his faith, family and his country. As a Vietnam War Veteran he served in the 25th Tactical Fighter Unit in the United States Air Force, stationed at Ubon Air Force Base in Thailand during the Vietnam War. After his service, he worked from 1970-2008 for the Santa Fe, Southern Pacific...
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Herman Merritt, Sr.
December 20, 1930 - April 15, 2012
Merritt Sr., Herman Yearl, age 81, of Duncanville, Texas passed away peacefully on 4/15/2012 at Home. He was born on 12/20/1930 in Terry County, Texas to his parents, Clarence Hermon Merritt and Grace Beatrice Carroll Merritt.
Herman was the oldest of 9 children. He married Gwenn Clayton in Dallas, Texas on November 01, 1957. They had 3 children. He attended Eagle Pass and Brownfield High...
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Willie Roy Meyer
November 26, 1955 - April 9, 2012
Willie Roy Meyer was born November 26, 1955, in Slaton, Texas. On April 9, 2012, after 20 years of being a funeral director, he decided to join Jesus Christ in Heaven. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie Earnest and Mary Lou Meyer. He is survived by his 3 children and their families. Stephanie Byrd of Garland, Kimberly Meyer of Cedar Hill,, and Michael Meyer and wife Marla of Cedar...
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Karl Wall
June 6, 1928 - April 8, 2012
KARL MARVIN WALL Was born on June 6, 1928 and passed away on April 8, 2012. Karl is survived by spouse; sons; daughters; grandchildrn and extended families.
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Dollie Harris
May 4, 1919 - April 7, 2012
DOLLIE ELBIE HARRIS Was born on May 5, 1919 in Charlston, WV and passed away on April 7, 2012 in Waxahachie, TX.
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Lucy Pacheco
November 11, 1930 - April 7, 2012
Lucy M. Pacheco
Pacheco, Luz Maria (LUCY) Passed away peacefully after a long and vigorous life, at age 81, during Easter weekend in her home in Duncanville, TX, surrounded by her family on April 7, 2012. She was born on November 11, 1930 in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico to Buena Ventura Lopez Diaz and Luisa Reyes who both preceded her in death. She was the oldest of 11 children; Luz Maria, Roberto,...
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Mary Akins
January 27, 1940 - April 6, 2012
MARY ELLEN AKINS Was born on January 27, 1940 and passed away on April 6, 2012.
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Betty King
December 9, 1928 - April 4, 2012
BETTY MARIE KING of Duncanville, TX joined her husband in heaven on Wednesday April 4, 2012 at Charlton Methodist Hospital. The family and friends believe it was from a broken heart due to the recent loss of her husband of 53 years. Betty Marie was born on December 9, 1928 in Dallas, TX to Thomas and Virginia Trigg. She lived and worked in the Dallas area her entire life. Betty Marie won Rez's...
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William Ely, Sr.
July 16, 1954 - March 26, 2012
WILLIAM RUSSELL ELY, SR. Was born on July 16, 1954 in Pueblo, CO and passed away on March 26, 2012 in Dallas, TX.
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Judy Fowler
December 10, 1947 - March 24, 2012
Judy Anne Fowler, 64, of Duncanville,Tx , passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 24, 2012 after a brief illness.
Born on December 10, 1947, in Dallas, Tx. Judy graduated from Grand Prairie High School in 1966.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Dean & Jewelle Fowler, of whom she devoted loving care during their last few years.
Judy was the director of the Kids Day Out...
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Rex Donald King
March 14, 1930 - March 15, 2012
Rex D. King of Duncanville, TX passed into the arms of the Lord on Thursday, March 15, 2012 in his home with family in Duncanville, TX. He was born on March 14, 1930 to Oma and Ava King in Woodland, TX.
Rex served as an electrician on a submarine in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War until 1951 when he was honorably discharged after four years of service. His career started as a...
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Nancy Louise Nance Myers
February 27, 1935 - March 12, 2012
Nancy Louise Myers, 77, formerly of Longview, Texas, passed away on March 12, 2012 in Fayette County, Georgia.
She was born on February 27, 1935 in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of AQ and Lois Nance, and the granddaughter of Quilla Nance, a pioneer of the Duncanville and DeSoto areas of Dallas County. Nancy married Thomas Myers in 1955, and graduated from North Texas State College in 1957 with...
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Saundra Thornton
July 13, 1956 - March 10, 2012
SAUNDRA DARNELL THORNTON Was born on July 13, 1956 in Dallas, TX and passed away on March 10, 2012 in Grand Prairie, TX.
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Joe Wallace Robinson
June 19, 1941 - March 5, 2012
Joe Wallace Robinson, a proud native Texan, was born in Cisco, Texas on June 19, 1941, to W.H. and Verna Robinson. A self-made man, he owned many prosperous businesses over the years including a Harley Davidson Dealership and a successful hotel.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Lorraine Drew Robinson. It gives his family great comfort that they have been reunited in the...
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Patricia Peterson
March 21, 1938 - February 29, 2012
God Has taken another Angel on Feb. 29, 2012. Patricia Peterson, 73, worked Civil Service and retired from the Dallas VA Hospital. Proceeded in death by her parents Audrey and Jack Stottlemire, her father Henry Mengerink and brother Robert Stottlemire. Surviving siblings are Jack Stottlemire, Timothy Stottlemire and Linda Sietz. She leaves behind three children Lu Ann Patton, Richard and wife Sue...
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O.H. Hamil
October 25, 1921 - February 26, 2012
O.H. HAMIL Was born on October 25, 1921 in Breckenridge, TX and passed away on February 26, 2016 in Dallas, TX.
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Richard Henry Waldrum
July 26, 1941 - February 26, 2012
Services for Richard Henry Waldrum, 70, life long resident of Dallas, Texas, will be at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday March 6, 2012 at David Clayton & Sons Funeral Home in Duncanville, TX. The family will receive family and friends at the funeral home at that time. Richard went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Medical City Dallas.
Richard was born on July 26, 1941. He worked as a...
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Bobbie Ruth Savell
June 22, 1934 - February 19, 2012
BOBBIE RUTH SAVELL Was born on June 22, 1934 in Tyler, TX and passed away on February 19, 2012 in Dallas, TX.
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Jim Stephens, Sr.
May 7, 1934 - February 17, 2012
Jim Stephens, Sr., born on May 7, 1934, passed away on February 17, 2012 after a long illness. He was 77 years old. He is survived by his four children, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He died peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family. He lived a good life that balanced family moments, business accolades, and civic responsibilities. His children remember wonderful times...
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