82, was born September 4, 1927 to his parents, James and Catherine Blake in Youngstown, Ohio, and passed away March 8, 2010 in Dallas, TX. A Mass of Christian Burial is 11:30 AM, Friday, March 12, 2010 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Duncanville, TX. Interment is 1:30 PM, Friday, March 12, 2010 at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas. Visitation is 6-8 PM, 7:00 PM Rosary, Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Jaynes Memorial Chapel.

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61, was born June 22, 1948, to her parents, Edward and Althea Lundell in Rockford, Illinois, and passed away March 6, 2010 in Dallas, TX. Marcy is survived by her loving husband, Daryl. Memorial services are 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Jaynes Memorial Chapel.

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Donald Floyd Jones was born February 9, 1936, in McKinney, Texas, the son of Hattie Mae (Anderson) and Floyd Jackson Jones. He passed away on March 4, 2010, in Dallas, Texas, at age 74. Mr. Jones was retired from American Label Graphics and a long time member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, where he served as a Sunday School teacher. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sharon, of Cedar Hill, Texas; daughter, Heather Watson and husband, Scott; son, Larry Jones and wife, Kay; daughter, Melinda Bell and husband, Joel; grandchildren, Chloe Watson, Jackson Watson, Dalton Watson, Tyler Watson, and Damon Bell; 2 great-grandchildren, Reese and Cole; his mother, Hattie Jones; and brother, Ronnie Jones. Funeral services are 11:00 am, Monday, March 8, 2010, at Hillcrest Baptist, 265 W. Pleasant Run Road in Cedar Hill, with Rev. Mike Simmons officiating. Burial will follow at 3:30 in the Moorehead-Melton Cemetery outside of Eustace, Texas. Visitation with the family is 4-6 pm, Sunday, at Jaynes. Memorial donations may be made to the church building fund.

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Don Franklin Stephens, our beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away on March 4, 2010, after a long and painful battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born at Kentuckytown, TX, on March 5, 1933, he was the son of the late Joseph and Bonnie Jenkins Stephens. He married Betty Adair Fry in Dallas on December 22, 1951. Retired from TXU after 42 years of service, Don also served as a deacon, sang in the church choir, and taught Sunday School. In addition to his wife of 58 years, he is survived by a son, Danny R. Stephens of Midlothian; 2 brothers, A.C. Stephens of Arlington and W.T. Stephens of Kennedale; and 2 sisters, Peggy Stephens of Parker and Pauline Hawkins of Denison. Visitation will be 7-9 pm, Monday, March 8, at Jaynes Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Colonial Hills Baptist Church, 820 E. Wintergreen in Cedar Hill. Burial will follow at Laurel Land Cemetery.

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Anne Irene Makowska Migala, age 84, passed away peacefully into eternal life on March 2, 2010. She was born in Troyes, France on March 4, 1925. As a youth, she served with her family in the French Resistance during WWII by using her family’s farm and café as a pivotal hub to help smuggle Jews and other persecuted people, allied soldiers and pilots out of occupied France. After the war, she helped with the reconstruction effort, finished school and attended the University of Paris-Sorbonne where she obtained her Master’s Degree in phonetics. While at Sorbonne she met and later married her husband of 58 years, Marian Lechoslaw Migala, by whom she is survived, along with their five children: Therese Migala Moncrief and her husband Tom of Fort Worth, TX; Witold Migala, of Fort Worth, TX; Henri Migala, and his wife Abigail of San Diego, CA; Arthur Migala and his wife Leslie of Duncanville, TX; and Alexandre Migala and his wife Leah of Argyle, TX. She is also survived by her brother Thadeus Makowski of Buc, France, and her niece who resides with her family in Tahiti, and her nephews who reside with their families in France; two grandsons John Alexander and Tom Oil Moncrief; one step-grandson Michael Neumann; two granddaughters Clara and Sofia; two step-granddaughters Rachel and Lisa; and three step-grandchildren. She is preceded in her death by her parents Henri Makowski and Agnes Maziarz Makowska, and her sister Henriette Makowski Savelli.
Upon first immigrating to the United States, she worked towards establishing what would become the national shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, Pennsylvania during which she had the opportunity to work with the future Pope, John Paul II. Always a champion of human rights, she was outraged to have once encountered a water fountain with a sign indicating, ‘whites only’ and thereafter refused to go anywhere segregation was practiced. After living in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Texas, her husband’s architectural work took the family to Bangkok, Thailand and Munich, Germany before returning to and finally settling in Duncanville, Texas. Shortly after their arrival, Anne and her family became charter members of Holy Spirit Catholic Church of Duncanville where they took joy in supporting all the opportunities afforded by prayer and worship. She loved to learn and continued to take classes and to study well into her 70s. She loved music, singing, dancing, interacting with people, and praying, but above all, Anne’s devotion to Christ shone through all her actions. Through her dedication and commitment to the Catholic Faith, she quickly endeared herself to people around the world. Although she bravely fought the disease which finally claimed her life, she spent the last few years traveling with her children to those places she had never had a chance to visit and returned to those most important to her. Three years ago, her children took her to visit Rome, which she had never seen, and Paris, to visit with her relatives and the friends of her youth. The next year, her children arranged for her to tour the Holy Land and visit Fatima, Portugal, one of the destinations she had only dreamed of someday visiting. Last year, again accompanied by one of her sons and his family, she visited her niece, her namesake, in Tahiti, the final destination of her dreams. Anne was blessed to have lived a full life and the legacy of her devotion to her family will always be evident through their faith and accomplishments. She will be profoundly missed by her family, friends and all who have had the honor, pleasure and privilege of having met her unique and ebullient personality and spirit of goodwill. Our prayers are with her as heaven, its angels and saints welcome home one of their own.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Duncanville at 3:30 p.m. on March 6, 2010. Visitation and Rosary will be prior to the service beginning at 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers and food, we would appreciate donations of your choice be made to one of the charities listed below:
The Sisters of St Mary of Namur: Go to www.ssmnwestern.com and click on “ENTER” and then click on “donations”. The site will allow you to donate “In memory of Anne Irene Migala”, with contribution notifications sent to Alexandre Migala, P.O. Box 932, Fort Worth, TX 76101.
Catholic Relief Services: Call 1-800-736-3467 between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time or go to www.crs.org and donate online. The site will allow you to donate “In memory of Anne Irene Migala”, with contribution notifications sent to Alexandre Migala, P.O. Box 932, Fort Worth, TX 76101.
God saw you were getting tired
And a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around you,
And whispered “Come with Me”.

With tearful eyes, We watched you
And saw you pass away,
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.

A gold heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He takes only the best.

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Ima Jean Clayton was born in Clinton, Texas, on February 28, 1928, the daughter of Ellie (Williams) and John T. Maples. She passed away March 1, 2010, in Dallas, Texas, at age 82. Ima Jean married Horace Lee “Jim” Clayton on April 5, 1946, and he preceded her in death in October of 1996. She is survived by a son, Gary Dale Clayton and wife Cindy of Grandview; daughters, Donna Gail Knight and husband Johnny of Red Oak and Marie Cothran and husband James of Savannah; grandchildren, Randy Clayton and wife Nikki, Cory Clayton and wife Samantha, Christopher Knight and wife Lindsey, Katrina Keener and husband Christopher, Theresa Comer and husband Mike, and Barbara Watkins and husband Dale; great-grandchildren, Tanner, Noah, and Gracie Clayton, Jordan Clayton, Evan and Ava Knight, Derec and David Comer, James Cothran, Alexandria Watkins, and Kristin Watkins; and brothers, Allen Dale Maples of Wolfe City, Ray Maples of Mabank, and Doyle Maples of Dallas. Funeral services are 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at Jaynes Memorial Chapel in Duncanville with Mr. Michael Elrod officiating. Burial will follow in Little Bethel Memorial Park. Visitation is 6-8 pm, Tuesday, at Jaynes.

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Dorothy Jean Severin Anderson was born April 1, 1923, in Dayton, Ohio, to Egidius Henry and Annaleah Severin. Dorothy passed away peacefully on February 27, 2010, in Duncanville, Texas, at the age of 86. She was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She was known as Mamaw to her family. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Delwyn Anderson; four children, Diane Scott, Deborah Landers and her husband Ed, Douglas Anderson and his wife Barbara, Denise Seibold and her husband Dan; three grandchildren, Shelley Scott Clark and her husband Steven, Stacy Scott, and Dawn Anderson Dady and her husband Tyler; one great granddaughter, Avery Kendall Clark; one sister, Kay Behm; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank ResCare Home Care and Texas Hospice for their special loving care and attention. Dorothy graduated in 1941 from Oakwood High School in Dayton, Ohio. She then attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. She studied Marketing and Merchandising for three years and was known for her continued interest, throughout her life, for retail purchasing. Dorothy was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. Dorothy’s family moved to South Bend, Indiana, while she attended Miami University. She then worked in merchandising in South Bend until her marriage. On April 26, 1947, Dorothy married Delwyn W. Anderson at the 1st Presbyterian Church in South Bend, Indiana. She and Del then moved to Rochester, Indiana, where Dorothy worked at the local newspaper in classified ads and as society editor. In July 1948, her husband Del was appointed State Farm Agent in LaPorte, Indiana. They moved to LaPorte and Dorothy began 39 years of supporting her husband in his career with State Farm. All four of Dorothy and Del’s children were born in LaPorte. When not raising children, Dorothy found time to be a member of the LaPorte Women’s Literary Club, Tri Kappa Service Organization, PEO, and a volunteer at Fairview Hospital. In September 1961, Dorothy and Del moved to Richardson, Texas, where Del had been appointed Agency Director in the new Dallas, Texas Regional Office of State Farm Insurance. While raising their four Hoosier children to be Texans, Dorothy still had time to participate in the Estates North Garden Club, Chapter DO of PEO, and the Richardson Book Club. In September 1974, Dorothy and her husband moved to Duncanville, Texas, where Del would retire from State Farm Insurance after 39 years of service. Dorothy continued to support Del and finished raising her children in Duncanville. She was a member of the PEO Chapter FQ, Pan Hellenic, Elder of Duncanville Presbyterian Church, Oak Hill Book Club, Suburban Book Club, and a volunteer at Charlton Methodist Hospital. Memorial services are 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 6, 2010, at First Presbyterian Church in Duncanville. Memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy’s name to First Presbyterian Church, 543 E. Freeman, Duncanville, Texas, 75116.

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Rutledge, Sarah Vaudine Passed away 2-24-2010 at peace and at home. Born March 30, 1917 on a farm in Hill Country, Texas, outside Blum. She left home at 17 to teach in rural schools. WWII brought her to Dallas and she never looked back. Unflinching optimism and the instinct to face forward, embrace progress, certain a brighter future awaited were characteristics that defined her; secondarily only to her unwavering, unconditional love for her three sons. These qualities were, in no small measure, what made her the rare magnet for friends of several generations and of history, social level, professional station and financial status. She embraced the person, not the shell, with equal appreciation and acceptance. Her near-century of experiences and adventures never dulled her love of life. In hard times and flush, she wanted the best for her family and for their dreams to be big. Battered by the sudden death of her husband almost 40 years ago, a bout with breast cancer almost 20 years ago, and the much more recent death of a son, she remained spiritually unbeaten till her last breath. Preceded in death by her aforementioned husband W.B. Rutledge Sr. and her son, John Rutledge as well as a sister, Richie Scott and two brothers, Bower Ripley and James Harold Ripley; Sarah is survived by sons Wiliam and Steve Rutledge, Debbie Roper who was considered a daughter and was as loved and accepted as a daughter would be, daughters-in-law Kay Bell and Dee Potter. Additionally, she is survived by six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A special acknowledgement must be accorded Debbie Roper for her more than a decade of selfless, gracious love and companionship to Sarah who along with Sarah's son Steve, made it possible for Sarah to spend her final years in the familiarity of her own home with professional round-the-clock attention. We want to express our deep appreciation to the many caregivers over the past eleven years, especially Pegi Cahill, Jeannie Martin and Carol Anne Williams, who provided special love, caring attention, loving hearts and became like part of the family and will never be forgotten. Thanks to Gloria Lewis and Mike Gooch who provided support and attention through our journey. Thanks to Leon and Esther Richardson who always kept an eye out for our safety and were the very best of neighbors. Thanks to Baylor House Calls, especially Melinda Suggs, Mary Lockhart, Dr. Saltillo and Dr. Studley. Thanks to Faith Hospice, especially Marian Greenway, Dale McEowen, Chere Craft, Holly Cooksey and all the nurses and staff who came when we called. A very special thanks to Carol Anne Williams who came every day to provide care and support. She was always here, even with a foot of snow on the ground. She is a pure heart who has the touch of an angel and was there until the very last breath. Thanks to Encompas Home Health, especially Debra Gray who is a trusted and loved nurse, as well as, a friend and a provider. May God Bless each and everyone of you and may He hold you in the palm of his hand. Visitation will be Sunday, February 28, 2010 from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Service will be held Monday March 1, 2010 at 2:00pm at the Chapel at Jaynes. Graveside service to follow at Laurel Land. Tonight, Sarah rests along side the comfort of angels and begins the splendor of an eternity awarded those who have lived a life of giving and love. She won't look back.

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Doris Joyce Mason, age 82, a 25 year resident of Duncanville, passed away peacefully in Maypearl with her family by her side. Joyce and her husband, Roger Mason, worked together in their electronics business, Qualitron, Inc., for over 25 years in Dallas. Mrs. Mason is predeceased by her husband and also two sons, Harry and Jack. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Austin & husband John; sons, Mark Mason & wife Cathy and Alan Mason & wife Nancy; 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 25, 2010, at First Baptist Church, 323 W. Wheatland Rd in Duncanville. Visitation with the family is 6-8 pm, Wednesday at Jaynes.

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Doris Patterson, loving mother and grandma, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, February 19, 2010. Doris was born April 30, 1932, in Portageville, Missouri, the daughter of Artie (Conrad) and William Buckner Stewart. She had a long career as a Registered Nurse, retiring from the Dallas V.A. Hospital in 1998. Doris was a long time Duncanville resident and member of the The Oaks Baptist Church in Grand Prairie. Leaving a legacy of strong faith in the Lord, she is survived by her four daughters, Lisa Erwin and husband Curt, Kelly Farr and husband James, Jenny Spahr and husband Shane, and Jill Cooke and husband Scott; and 13 grandchildren, Alex, Ryan, Aubrey, Hayden, Taylor, Abigail, Jesse, Jonah, Shannon, Caleb, Garrett, Joanna, and Daniel. Memorial services are 2:00 pm, Monday, February 22, 2010, at Jaynes Memorial Chapel in Duncanville, Texas, with Rev. Dennis Koger and Rev. Roland Williams officiating.

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Our loving Mom and Grandma, our Best Friend, and our Angel, Viola Mullis, was called home on Feb.19, 2010, fulfilling her desire to be reunited with loved ones, and forever be with our Lord. She was born Feb. 8, 1928, in Cooper, TX. She was devoted to her family. Viola is survived by her 5 daughters, Freda Shearin and husband, Charles, Sr., Barbara O’Connell, Diana Hatley, Elsie Aubrey and husband, Kenneth, Sr., and Pamala Casanova and husband, Carlos, Sr.; sons, Herbert Mullis and Johnny Mullis and wife, Pam; sister, Lorene Mills; 25 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, 35 great-great-grandchildren, step grandchildren; and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Fredrick Mullis, daughter, Sara Johnson, grandson, Carlos Casanova, Jr., and great-grandson, Dustin Bradshaw. Visitation with family will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday, Feb. 23 and 6-8 pm, Wednesday, Feb 24, at Jaynes Memorial Chapel. Funeral services are 9:30 am, Thursday, February 25, 2010, at First United Pentecostal Church, 113 Skyline Road, in Grand Prairie, TX. Burial will follow at DFW National Cemetery. Special thanks to Community Hospice.

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Services for Mrs. LaDene Barron Stone, age 93, of Dallas, are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at Jaynes Memorial Chapel, Duncanville, with Rev. Eugene Willis officiating. The family will greet friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, prior to the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Stone passed away Friday, February 19, 2010, at the Tender Loving Elderly Care in Whitehouse. She was born January 11, 1917, in Hillsboro, Texas, to the late Melvil and Willie Carroll Barron. Mrs. Stone married Louis Wilmoth Stone on June 30, 1937, in Dallas, and he preceded her in death in 1988, after 51 years of marriage. Mrs. Stone was a resident of Oak Cliff for 87 years and graduated from Sunset High School. She was employed with the Dallas ISD as school secretary for 10 years, active in PTA, and served as President. She was a member of the Heirloom Study Club and Oak Cliff Book Club. She was a member of the Oak Cliff Presbyterian Church of Dallas since 1936, where she was active as the Sunday School attendance secretary for many years and participated in the Women’s Circle. She was a dearly loved wife, mother, and wonderful grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Stone is survived by 2 daughters, Carol Rentzel Crowe of Dallas, Texas, and Betty Smith and husband, Charles of Hideaway, Texas; grandchildren, Chris Rentzel of Portland, OR, Craig Rentzel of Brooklyn, NY, Diana Awbrey and husband Steve of Lindale, Denise Jayroe of Dallas, and Deborah Gilcrease and husband Bill of Tyler; and 10 great-grandchildren.

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Jeanne Austin Buske joined the Lord and her husband on February 19, 2010, leaving a legacy of strong faith, mission work, and over 25 years of sobriety. She is survived by her three children, Jeanne Ann, James, and Jennifer, two sons-in-law, four grandchildren, and all the lives she touched. Memorial services will be 2:00 pm, Saturday February 27, 2010, at Good Shepherd Church, 915 Old Straus Road, in Cedar Hill, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Good Shepherd Benevolence Fund in Jeanne's name.

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79, was born September 26, 1930, and passed away February 18, 2010. Graveside services are 2:00 pm, Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Scurry, TX. Visitation is 7-9 pm, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Jaynes Memorial Chapel.

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Helen Mae Haenke was born March 29, 1925 to Ellen Mae and Arthur Henderson. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard “Pete” Haenke, her parents, brother Stan and her sister Margaret. She is survived by her five children and their spouses, Janet and Danny Jordan, Richard and Margie Haenke, Suzi and Warren France, Kathy Kocher and Ronald Haenke. She was also loved and will be missed by ten grandchildren, Aimee, Alex, Steven, April, Josh, Matt, Jason, Katelyn, Dayna and Erik and her 16 great -grandchildren, August, Logan, Alexis, Hunter, Michaela, Hailey, Connor, Bailee, Emilee, Addisynn, Crue, Addison, Berkley, Derek, Ben and Alex. She is also survived by two sisters, Jeri Maleski and Barbara Schaupeter and many nieces and nephews. She was loved by everyone that knew her and will be missed by all. Funeral services are 7:00 PM, Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 at Jaynes Memorial Chapel. Graveside service is 10:00 AM, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 at Little Bethel Memorial Park. Visitation is two hours prior to service.

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David A. Tausch, Jr., of Midlothian, Texas, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, at age 47. David was born in New Braunfels, Texas, on May 26, 1962. He grew up racing motocross and playing little league and high school baseball. David was a faithful and loving husband to his wife of 21 years, Mary Elizabeth, and father to his sons Adam Hartley and Christopher David. David and Mary met while they were both attending college. David proudly served in the Marines, the Army, and the National Guard. He was a passionate sports fan and loved the Cowboys. In 2004, he graduated from Southwest Texas State university with a Bachelor of Science degree. He had a simple, deep faith in Jesus Christ that could be felt without words. He is loved and will be missed dearly by his wife, Mary; his sons, Adam and Christopher; his parents, his brother and sisters; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other family and friends. Funeral services are 10:00 am, Saturday, February 20, 2010, at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 265 W. Pleasant Run Road in Cedar Hill, Texas, with Rev. Mike Simmons officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery on Tuesday, February 23, at 9:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church.

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Eugene Polser Browder, beloved husband, Dad & Granddad, passed away Feb. 16, 2010. He was born Aug. 12, 1935 in Fort Worth, Texas to Elmer Pierce & Virgie Mary Polser. Gene graduated from the University of Texas in Austin and the Perkins School of Theology in Dallas and was trained in pastoral counseling at Menninger in Topeka, Kansas. He served as a Chaplain for Methodist Hospitals in Dallas for 28 years. For 13 years, he served as pastor for United Methodist Churches in Texas and Kansas. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Elmer Smith Browder, and his son, Gary Browder. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Barbara Browder; sons, Russ & Greg Browder, Greg’s wife, Debby; Grandsons Paul & Aaron Browder; brother, Albert Browder & his wife, Susan. Gene’s life was guided by his belief in the goodness and power of God and the human spirit. With the heart of a servant he gave sincere and gentle companionship, comfort and guidance to countless parishioners, patients, colleagues, friends and family. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband and father, an empathetic friend and counselor, and a man of intelligence and wit who saw the dignity and value in every person he met. Instate times are 10 AM – 8 PM, Friday, Feb. 19 and 8 AM – 10:30 AM Saturday, Feb. 20 at Jaynes Memorial Chapel, 811 S. Cockrell Hill Rd., Duncanville, TX. Funeral Service is 1:00 PM, Saturday, Feb. 20 at First United Methodist Church of Duncanville, 403 S. Main St. Burial will follow at Little Bethel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to: First United Methodist Church of Duncanville, 403 S. Main St., Duncanville, TX or Compassionate Friends of Southwest Dallas County #2121, PO Box 380011, Duncanville, TX 75138, or Pastoral Services CPE Program of the Methodist Hospital Systems Foundation, 1441 N. Beckley Ave., Dallas, TX 75203, designated “In Memory of Chaplain Gene Browder”.

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William Robert Stenberg of DeSoto, beloved husband and “Daddy Bill”, passed away Feb. 15, 2010. He was born August 15, 1955 in Belleville, Illinois to Elthon Verlynne & Shirley Anne (Ballance) Stenberg. Employed with JCB as a District Support Manager, Bill felt blessed to have worked for such a wonderful company the past few years. Survivors include his devoted wife of 28 years, Mary Sue Stenberg; sons, Jefferey Blythe Barlow & wife, Kelly and Christopher Carter Barlow & wife, Lisa; grandchildren, Jefferey Blythe Barlow II & wife, Trina, John Camden Barlow, Luke Davis Barlow, Dylan Carter Barlow & Lauren Wells; great granddaughters, Kanyon Kaylee Barlow & Blayke Lynn Barlow; mother, Shirley Anne Dillman; brother, James Dillman & sister, Debbie Loftin. Funeral Service is 2:00 PM, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 at Jaynes Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Little Bethel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

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Merwyn L. Henderson was born March 14, 1939, in Oklahoma City, the son of Dorothy Pearl (Oliphant) and Jess Eland Henderson. He passed away February 15, 2010, at his residence in Duncanville, Texas, at age 70. Merwyn married Virginia Ann Reynolds in Durant, Oklahoma, on May 18, 1979, and they had over 30 wonderful years together.
Merwyn attended Adamson High School in Dallas and Mountain View College. He also served in the U.S. Navy for four years, 1956-1960. He was stationed on the USS Rowan and was a Torpedoeman 1st Class. He worked for Duncanville I.S.D. for a number of years and was known as a first class mechanic and welder and was the recipient of many service awards and honors. He also drove for Harold Ives Trucking Co. where he received many safe driving awards. He and Virginia were charter members of Colonial Hills Baptist Church and were currently members of First Baptist in Duncanville. Merwyn is survived by his loving wife, Virginia; children, Michelle Henderson, Denice Bonham, Vernon Reynolds, and Vanise Hinesly; brother, Michael A. Henderson; sister, Paula Green; grandchildren, Steven Henderson, Brandon Reynolds, Dustin Reynolds, Andrew Hinesly, and Rachel Hinesly; one great-grandson and two great-granddaughters. He is preceded in death by a son, Van Ray Reynolds.

Funeral services are 2:00 pm, Friday, February 19, 2010, at Jaynes Memorial Chapel with Rev. Keith Brister and Rev. E.B. Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery on Monday, February 22. Visitation with the family is 7-9 pm Thursday, at the funeral home.

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Walter James Craig (Corre) of Dallas passed away Feb. 12, 2010. He was born Sept. 15, 1924 in Brownsville, TX. A paratrooper, Mr. Craig retired from the US Army. His proud service spanned from World War II & the invasion of Normandy, through Korea and two tours of service in Viet Nam. He is survived by his wife, Vera Craig; daughters, Susan E. Craig, Sylvia A. Williams & husband, Russell, Roberta J. Newman & husband, Cliff, Yvonne Caldwell & husband, Brad & Yvette Adams (preceded in death by son-in-law, David Adams & grandson, Matthew B. Adams) grandchildren, Jamie A. Williams, Jeremy S. Williams & wife, Vanessa, Mary A. Newman, Charles C. Newman & Regina J. Newman; 2 great grandchildren, Glen David Ritter & Aspen Blake Williams, along with other great grandchildren; brother, Joe Romero. Also preceded in death by brothers, Carl B. & Charles D. Craig, and mother, Eva. Visitation & Service is 6-8 PM Thurs. Feb. 18, 2010 at Jaynes Memorial Chapel. The family will gather at the funeral home 11AM Friday for an additional service, then proceed to Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery for inurnment.

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Dorothy Lancaster Barfield, “Eva Dot” went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2010. A gifted musician on earth, we rejoice knowing that she is now playing piano with the heavenly angel band. Dorothy brought much joy with her music during her lifetime, as she played piano at Oak Cliff Country Club, many weekly civic clubs such as Lion’s Club and Rotary, and even in her final days in the nursing home. Born July 23, 1916 in Mississippi, she was a beloved mother and MaMaw. Her daughter, Judy Banks and her husband, Edwin G. (Cutt) Barfield, preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, Don Barfield & wife, Susan; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandsons & 2 great-great granddaughters. Memorial Services are 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 611 N. Cedar Ridge Rd., Duncanville, Texas 75116.

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Jo Ann Towry was called to be with her Lord on February 9, following complications from Alzheimer’s and other concerns. She was born to H.B. and Beatrice Haynes on November 28, 1934, and was known to them as Jo Baby. She moved with her parents to Ft. Worth where she attended grade school and moved back to Dallas where she attended Sunset High School and there met her husband to be, Tom Towry. She also attended Southern Methodist University. Jo Ann was an active member of the Disciples of Christ Church for 67 years, serving in a number of positions in both the church and in the Disciples Women’s Fellowship group. Along the path of her life she also taught in a private school, and worked for a number of years in retail and in the Wedding Registry for Foley’s, before retiring. She was a member of the Methodist Guild and many other civic organizations during her lifetime. Jo Ann’s main objectives for life were to be a devoted, loving wife, good mother, and good Christian witness, with foremost concerns for what was best for those around her. Those who knew her would agree that she not only reached, but exceeded her goals and feel that God will surely assign her as a guardian angel immediately. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Tom Towry; son, Tom Towry, Jr.; daughter, Shelley Towry Boyd; and grandson Forrest Boyd. Memorial services are 11:00 am, MONDAY, February 15, 2010, at First Christian Church, 203 S. Main in Duncanville, Texas.

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Joshua Ryan Teubner of Midlothian passed away February 7, 2010. Josh was born May 10, 1978 in Dallas, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Shannan Teubner; sons, Caleb & Cole Teubner; mother, Lynne Teubner; father, Doug Teubner & wife, Peggy; brothers, Chris Teubner & wife, Sarah, Garrett Teubner; nephew, Keegan Teubner; grandmother, Anne Morton; grandfather, Ray Teubner; mother-in-law & father-in-law, Renita & Terry Massey; sister-in-law, Shelley Massey. Memorial Service is 3:00 PM, Thursday, February 11, 2010 at Jaynes Memorial Chapel in Duncanville. Memorials may be made to DARE America, PO Box 512090, Los Angeles, CA 90051.

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Age 76, passed away in Dallas, Texas February 5, 2010. Jack was a faithful husband and father and a wonderful provider for his family. He was a native of Brownwood, Texas, and was born there October 9, 1933. Jack was in the Air Force from April 1952 to 1954 then served in the Reserves until March 1960. He retired from Dresser Industries after 35 years of service and has continued to work in the industry at Indian Rubber Manufacturing Company until his death. He was a proud member of the Duncanville Post of the American Legion. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Wanda of 55 years; daughter, Vicki Bradley and husband, Tom Newman; two sons, Brent Bradley and Jack Bradley and wife, Leisa; and three granddaughters, Lisa McGehee and husband, Robert, Lauren Bradley and Delynn Liesman. Funeral services are 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 11, 2010 at Jaynes Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at the D-FW National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. Visitation with the family will be 6-8 PM, Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Jaynes. A reception/lunch will be held at Pappadeaux’s in Duncanville following the graveside service.

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