Stephen Clifton Phillips, born to A.C. & Daphne Phillips on December 11, 1952 and passed away February 2, 2010. Born in Oak Cliff (Dallas), Texas, he graduated from Kimball High School. He went on to graduate from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas with a bachelor’s of science degree in business. He served in the Air National Guard & began his lifelong career in the lumber business- initially with his father. He went on to become owner & President of Phillips Lumber Co., Inc. Active in Scouting, he mentored Boy Scouts in Troop 520 for 18 years and helped countless young men in their journey to become Eagle Scouts. He enjoyed cooking on campouts & won numerous awards for cobblers & chilis. He loved to use his smoker to supply friends & family with his famous meatloaf, ribs & other specialties. He loved traveling to Creede, Colorado with his family. Active in the development of Cedar Hill, he served as city councilman, Mayor pro tem & sat on the Main Street Committee. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Robin; his three children, Jason, Cheryl & Christopher; his brother, Don & wife, Karen; nieces & nephews, Kathy & husband, Garrett Goen, Brian & Lisa Phillips & great-niece, Ryan. A member & deacon of the Church of Christ, Steve was a devoted Christian who has now joined his father above. Funeral Service is 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Cedar Hill Church of Christ, 535 S. Clark Road. Burial will follow at Little Bethel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-9 PM, Friday at Jaynes Memorial Chapel in Duncanville.

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Nevelle Boyd, born Nov. 5th 1930, went to be with the Lord Feb. 2, 2010. She was born near Brownfield TX, the youngest of 8 children, 3 sisters and 4 brothers. She is survived by husband of 40 years, James Boyd, daughter Pam Marston and husband Russell, son Gary Boyd and wife Becky, daughter Pat Douthit and husband Gary, 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Open Door Baptist Church in Grand Prairie TX. Family will be receiving friends at visitation on Friday Feb. 5th, 2010, from 6 to 8 pm. Pastor James Hogue will be presiding over funeral services on Saturday Feb. 6th, 2010, at 2 pm at Jaynes Memorial Chapel, Duncanville.
“If your heart is right with God, you have nothing to prove and nothing to fear.”

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Margie Goode Newsome died February 1, 2010. She was born August 13, 1922 near Van Alstyne, Texas to W. A. Goode and Rona Crook Goode. Retired, she was a minister in the Church of God as an evangelist and pastor of churches in Texas and Mississippi. Survivors include her daughter, Joyce Goss; son, Charles Francis; two stepdaughters, Warene Wall and Barbara Krumvieda; sister, Betty Todd; three grandchildren & two great-grandchildren. Her husband, Dallas Newsome; her parents; son Jerry Francis; 2 brothers & four sisters all preceded Margie in death. Funeral Service is 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Jaynes Memorial Chapel in Duncanville. Burial will follow at 2:00 PM at Van Alstyne Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM, Wednesday at the funeral home.

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William Gregory "Greg" Walker, 62, passed away January 31, 2010. Greg was born May 30, 1947, in Arkansas City, Kansas. Greg and his family have been long time residents of DeSoto since 1978. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Oza Mae Walker. He is survived by his wife, Gail; daughter, Robin; son, Jonathan Walker and wife, Shanna; three grandchildren, William, Jonathan, and Olivia; and brother, Doug Walker and wife, Brenda. Greg is also survived by his very special Aunt & Uncle, Zelpha and Wayne Thomason, who treated the family as grandchildren since the death of Greg's mom. He will also be missed by his nephews, nieces, cousins and many loving friends. Greg was a member of the Cedar Hill Church of Christ, where he served as both a deacon and an elder. His life-long interest was working with the children at each congregation where he worshipped. Funeral services are 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Cedar Hill Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Rosehill Memorial Park in Cleburne, TX. Visitation is 6-9 PM, Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Jaynes Memorial Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cedar Hill Church of Christ.

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Ella Mae Blake Peebles, beloved wife, mother & Grandma, passed away January 30, 2010. She was born July 7, 1926 in Buckner, Arkansas to Wesley & Valley Lee (Mackey) Blake. She taught 1st grade Sunday school for over 25 years. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Charles Albert Peebles; daughter, Betty Paul & husband, Gene; son, Rex Peebles & wife, Sandra; grandchildren, Jon Paul & wife, Courtnay, Natalie & Nicole Peebles; brother, Aubrey Blake & Sister, Marie Adams. Funeral Service is 10:30 Am, Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Jaynes Memorial Chapel in Duncanville. Burial will follow at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM, Tuesday at the funeral home.

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To everything there is a season, and a purpose under the heavens. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
“A Time to Be Born”
Ida Lou Gay Park was born April 20, 1925 to John Robert and Stella Ida Gay in Newcastle, Texas.
“A Time to Be Planted”
She and her brothers and sisters were raised and educated in Olney Texas. She had three sisters, Mamie, Roberta, and Bobbie, and one brother, J.W.
“A Time to Love”
Ida Lou married Bernard Park on January 1, 1949. They had two children, Marshall and Margaret.
“A Time to Find”
She was an active member of the First Christian Church, the Ruth Circle, and the Duncanville Book Club. She volunteered at Acton Elementary and Daniel Intermediate Schools.
“A Time to Reap”
They opened Duncanville Pharmacy in 1962 and later moved to Duncanville in 1963. They owned and operated Duncanville Pharmacy until 1978.
“A Time to Die”
Ida Lou completed the life God gave her on Wednesday, January 28, 2010.
“A Time to Mourn”
Ida Lou leaves to cherish her memories: husband, Bernard Park, one son, Marshall Park and wife Karen, one daughter, Margaret Thomas, five grand children, Mitchell, Victoria and Katherine Park, Jason and Taylor Thomas, a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins, and a multitude of dear longstanding friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Stella Gay, sisters, Mamie, Roberta and Bobbie, and brother J.W.

Funeral services are 4:00 pm, Monday, February 2, 2010, at Jaynes Memorial Chapel. Visitation with the family is 6-8 pm, Sunday, at Jaynes.

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Verna (Vinyard) Plummer passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at age 97. Verna was a member of an early pioneering family in Dallas County, born to Louie and Todd Vinyard on August 19, 1912, on the Vinyard homestead. At age 16, she met her future husband, Chester Plummer, on a blind date. They were married 64 years until his death in 1995. She was a great-granddaughter of founding members of Wesley Chapel. Verna was an active, life-long member of First United Methodist Church in Duncanville, Texas. A faithful member of the Bob Tanner Class, she also served as President of the WSCS. She was a charter member of the D.A.R Chapter, The Old Chisholm Trail. In recognition of her work in preserving her mother’s early documentation concerning pioneer history, the city council appointed her as Vice-President of the organization charged with writing the history of Duncanville. Verna was preceded in death by her husband, Chester, her sister, Zelda Johnston, and two brothers, Clayborne and George. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Mona Fay Plummer Acton, loving son-in-law, Charles Acton, granddaughters, Angela Cummings and Valerie McElroy, and grandson-in-law, Pat McElroy. Also surviving are her four great-grandchildren, Cale, Remy and husband Ryan, Trent, and Shea; and a great-great-granddaughter, Arianna. Visitation with the family is 7-9 pm, Friday, at Jaynes Memorial Chapel. Funeral services are 10:00 am, Saturday, January 30, 2010, at First United Methodist Church, 403 S. Main in Duncanville. Burial will follow at Little Bethel Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the church.

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86, was born January 14, 1924, in Bannister, Texas to his parents, Robert and Leona Lacy and passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010. Larry was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and also was a long time employee of Dow Chemical Co. Larry is survived by his two sons, Stephen “Steve” Lacy and Eric Lacy and wife, Wendy; stepson, Andy Jasper; daughter-in-law, Karan Jasper; grandchildren, Craig, Michael, Christine and Megan Lacy; and three sisters, Ida Mixon, Leona Henly and Charlsie Nygard. Funeral services are 4:00 pm, Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Jaynes Memorial Chapel. Visitation is 2-4 pm, Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Jaynes. Burial will be 12:30 pm, Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at D-FW National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kessler Park United Methodist Church in Dallas.

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James Warren Gibson passed away January 21, 2010, in Dallas, Texas. He was born October 31, 1933, in Memphis, Tennessee. He had lived in Amarillo from 1952 until 2009, when he moved to Duncanville, Texas, in July of 2009, to be near his son and family. James is survived by his wife, Sandra, of Duncanville; two sons, Charles Edward Gibson of Dripping Springs, Texas, and Jack Warren Gibson of Duncanville; four granddaughters, Grey Gibson and Bonnie Gibson of Dripping Springs, Hannah Gibson of Duncanville, and Lacie Morales of Amarillo; two sisters, Gloria Ashley of Lubbock, Texas, and Kathy Callaway of Bend, Oregon; one brother, John Gibson of Richardson, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. No funeral services are planned.

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Ouida Reno, age 89, died January 19, 2010, at her home in Dallas. Ouida was born Apr 21, 1920, in Grand Prairie and graduated from Oak Cliff High School in Dallas. She retired from Sears. She was ABWA Woman of the Year in 1971-1972, Mrs. Mature Dallas in 1980, and Volunteer of the Year in 1996 at Methodist Central Hospital. She was very interested in crafts of all kinds and taught ceramics at Kiest Park for several years. She was a past member of the Silver Serenaders Senior Choir. She is survived by her son, Jerry Reno and wife, Robyn, of Garland, and son, Kevin Reno and wife, Sue, of Irving. Visitation: 7 - 8 PM, Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Jaynes Memorial Chapel. Memorial service: 2:00 PM, Friday, January 22, 2010, at Jaynes, following a private burial. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Scottish Rite or a favorite charity.

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SFC (Retired) Daniel Howard Wallace, age 73, fulfilled his calling to be with the Lord on January 17, 2010, in Dallas, Texas. Dan retired from the U.S. Army after 21 years of service, was a Vietnam veteran, and traveled the world, including Panama, Japan, and Europe. He was a graduate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University and a retiree from the U.S. Postal Service. Mr. Wallace was also a faithful member of Crossroads of Life Assembly of God. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nettie & Howard F. Wallace, and survived by his wife, Marion; 3 sons and their wives, Ken & Debbie, Don & Marsha, and Steve & LaDawnya; 3 stepchildren and their spouses; 16 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and sister, Freida Shaffet and family. Funeral services are 10:00 am, Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Crossroads of Life, Hwy 67 and Main St. in Duncanville. Burial will follow in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation with the family is 6-9 pm, Wednesday, at Jaynes.

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Cordelia Louise (Sis) King of Cedar Hill, known to all as Momma King, passed away January 16, 2010 at age 88. Momma King was born March 20, 1921 in Cedar Hill. An active member of First Baptist Church of Cedar Hill for many years, she worked for Cedar Hill ISD and retired. She enjoyed being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sis married Robert L. (Jack) King on May 6, 1939. Jack and Sis were active members of the Cedar Hill Saddle Club. Sis was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Leslie (Jack) King, her parents, John and Addie Wilson, brother, Bud Wilson and son John E. King. Survivors include sons, Robert L. King of Cooper, TX, David L. King & wife, Connie of Brashear, TX; daughters, Shirley A. Nicholson & husband, James T. (Buddy) of Midlothian, TX, Karen S. Sims & husband, Ricky L. of Midlothian; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. Funeral Service is 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Cedar Hill, 602 W. Beltline with Rev. Scott Blair officiating. Burial will follow at Little Bethel Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 6-8 PM, Tuesday at Jaynes Memorial Chapel, Duncanville.

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Willeta Mae “Nana” Boatwright, beloved mother, grandmother and dear friend passed away January 14, 2010. Willeta was born May 19, 1955, in Seminole, TX, to parents, Myrtle Maxine and Alvin Walter Anderson. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Jerry Clarence Boatwright; children, Treva Boatwright and Teresa Hardy; grandchildren, James Taylor Jr., Trent & Tristan Taylor, Amber, Ashley and Toby Tucker; brother, Alan Anderson; sister, Sherrie Hathcock; numerous nieces & nephews and many beloved friends. The family will receive friends from 7-9 pm, Monday, January 18, 2010 at Jaynes Memorial Chapel. Funeral services are 2:00 pm, Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Jaynes Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Little Bethel Memorial Park in Duncanville.

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Mary Hubbard McCord, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010 due to complications from a heart attack suffered earlier in the week. She is preceded in death by her parents Lonnie and Bessie, husband Forrest, sister Bernice and daughter Diane. She is survived by daughter Mary Bach; sons Forrest McCord, Jr., Richard McCord and Larry McCord; 17 grandchildren; and over 20 great grandchildren.
Mary was born on December 28, 1919 in Corpus Christi, Texas, and had just celebrated her 90th birthday at the family caroling party where she witnessed several of her grandchildren carrying on her musical legacy at the piano and in song. Although primarily a full-time mother and homemaker, she did hold positions at North American Aviation and LTV and served as church secretary at Oakwoods Christian Church and Brooklyn Avenue United Methodist Church in Oak Cliff, where she also served as organist. Oak Cliff was Mary’s home for much of adolescence and adult life, where she attended Oak Cliff/Adamson High School and Oak Cliff Methodist Church. In 1936, she and lifelong friend Mary Kinnan were chosen to ride on a float with Ginger Rogers in the Texas Centennial Celebration at Fair Park, a fact she did not reveal until much later in life because the two knew their mothers would be scandalized by the “revealing” outfits they had to wear. She and Mary Kinnan also attended the Toperette Club at the local YWCA to dance with available young men, where they met friends Jane Mathis, Virginia Burnap and Lee Johnson with whom they continued to have lunch once a month until Mary entered a care facility in 2007.
The family home at 1146 Oxbow Lane in Oak Cliff, where she raised four of her five children, was the site of many big family gatherings over the years, which is probably one of the reasons “Aunt Mary” became like a mother to many of her nephews and nieces. The family moved to their last home at 635 E. Cherry in Duncanville in 1970, and this soon became the site for the annual Christmas Caroling Party during which the family would regularly go door to door singing songs of the season. Aunt Mary continued to be a great source of love and joy at family birthdays and other gatherings up until the time of her death.
When all of her children ended up living in other parts of the state or nation, nieces Judy Guy, Mary Julien and Sharon McMullen and nephew John McMullen and Ada Quintanilla did much to take care of Mary in their absence as did her sister-in-law Peggy McCoy. After her longtime church home, Brooklyn Avenue United Methodist, closed, she became a member of FUMC Duncanville, where she regularly played piano for her Sunday School class. She was an avid bridge player throughout her life and continued to play with various groups until 2007.
Mary passed on her love of music to her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews to second and third generations. All of her children played an instrument and/or sang at some point in their lives and two made music their profession, to the point of performances at the International Youth and Music Festival and Carnegie Hall in New York.
Despite declining health, Mary continued to show her fun-loving nature and passion for music right up through the last week of her life. When the ER staff were working with her Monday night following her heart attack, she was singing “A Good Man is Hard to Find”, bringing a smile to all their faces. She is loved and will be missed by all.

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56, of DeSoto, TX, was born September 18, 1953 to his parents, Gene and Pearl Strickland in Jacksonville, FL, and passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010. A retired Master Sergeant, Lloyd served in the United States Air Force for 21 years and later served five years as a Sergeant for the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department. He is survived by his wife, Mary; sons, Steven Strickland and wife, Crystal and Lieutenant Colonel Robert Rowell and wife, Staci; granddaughter, Anna Rowell; mother, Pearl Strickland; brothers, Henry, Lonnie, Dennis and Daniel Strickland; and his sister, Terri Duso. Funeral services are 11:00 am, Saturday, January 16, 2010 at Jaynes Memorial Chapel. Visitation is 5-7 pm, January 15, 2010 at Jaynes.

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Elmer Louis Durr passed away January 13, 2010. Graveside Service is 11:30 AM, Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery.

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Fay Bundick Cartwright, beloved mother, sister and Nana passed away January 10, 2010. Born February 4, 1937 in Upshur County, Texas, Fay was preceded in death by her parents, Gorden & Verna Bundick & siblings, Harold, Albert, Sally, Ray, Jo & Sue. She is survived by her devoted sister, Nancy McKinnie; loving children: son, Jerry Cartwright & wife, Patty, daughter, Jeannette Brown & husband, Jim, daughter, Michelle Bell & husband, Jerry; beloved grandchildren, Haley & husband, Clint, Connor, Sarah, Travis, Devon, Drake & great grandson, Cade. Fay was loved by all who met her. She was vigorous and energetic, loved to travel and spend every possible moment with her precious family. The family would like to thank her “other” family at Bestway who meant so very much to her for many years. They also thank the nurses at Vitas Hospice Care and the loving & devoted friends and neighbors, especially Joanne Cranmer. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 at Jaynes Memorial Chapel in Duncanville. Funeral Service follows at 4:00 PM Wednesday, also at Jaynes Memorial Chapel. A private graveside service will be held Thursday at Shady Grove Cemetery in Gilmer, Texas.

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