Glen W. Duke
Glen W. Duke of Irving died Aug. 8. He was 69. Born May 12, 1928 in Pittsburg, Mr. Duke was a grocery store manager. He is survived by sister Louise Richardson, sister and brother-in-law Bille and Joe Pierce, all of Irving; two nieces and five nephews. Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Aug. 16 at Brown's Memorial Chapel, Brown's Memorial Funeral Home, the Rev. Byron Stark officiating.
Dorwin Kevin Malone
Dorwin Kevin Malone of Irving died Aug. 8 in Grand Prairie. He was 34. Born in Dallas May 15, 1963, Mr. Malone worked for Mattel Toys. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Malone; parents Vallie and Dorothy Malone; daughter Tiffany Malone of Irving; sons Kevin Malone of Irving, Trae Malone of Dallas; sister Lenise Malone of Dallas; and brother James Vallie Malone Jr. of Atlanta. Services were held Aug. 13 at Brown's Memorial Chapel, Brown's Funeral Home, the Rev. Paul Cheatham officiating. Interment
at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.
Paul Mangum
Paul Mangum of Irving died Aug. 10 in Irving Hospital. He was 78. Born in Dallas Aug. 30, 1918, Mr. Mangum had been an Irving resident since 1951. He was a member of First Baptist Church, a veteran of the U.S. Army with service during WWII and a retired carpet layer for Sanger Harris department stores. He was preceded in death by his son Larry Mangum. He is survived by his wife Irene Mangum; son Ricky Paul Mangum of Yale, Okla.; three granchildren, Ginger Lee Brumley Melissa Mangum and Amanda Lacey, all of Irving; three step grandchildren, including Kim Jones and Trevor Prather, both of Carrollton and step great grandchildren Lexie, Magie and Matt Jones and Torrie Smith, all of Carrollton. Services were held Aug. 13 at First Baptist Church Sanctuary. Interment
at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Chism and Smith Funeral Home.
Ruth Ann Poynter
Ruth Ann Poynter of Irving died Aug. 8. She was 63. Born july 27 in South Bend, Ind., Mrs. Poynter was employed as a claims examiner. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Irving. Survivors include her husband, William Poynter; son Randy Poynter of Irving; and grandchildren Gary, Leslie and Ryan Poynter, all of Irving and Brian and Todd Poynter, both of South Bend. Services were held Aug. 11 at First United Methodist Church, the Rev. Mike Walker officiating. Interment
at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend. Local arrangements by Brown's Memorial Funeral Home.
Arthur I. Reichart
Arthur I. Reichart died in Fort Worth Aug. 10. He was 92. Born in Kansas City, Kan. Jan. 25, 1905, Mr. Reichart is survived by grandchildren Kenneth Reichart, Susan Mahan, Kimberly McCullough, Allison Clanton and eight great grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held in Forth Worth. Arrangements by Calvary Funeral Home, Irving.
Thomas Vest Statler
Thomas Vest Statler of Irving died Aug. 7. He was 81. Born in Sedgewickville, Mo., July 25, 1916, Mr. Statler was a communication engineer for Motorola. A ham radio operator at age 13, Mr. Statler was a Knights Templer Mason for 55 years, a member of Saint Marks Lodge, Cape Giradeau, Ms., a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII with service in the South Pacific, a 15-year member of Boy Scouts of America, a member of the National Rifle Association an Elder at First Presyterian Church in Irving and a Sunday school teacher in Carmi, Ill. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Estele D. Statler; daughters and sons-in-law Rebecca and Clark Armstrong of Irving, Jane Ellen and Chappell Wilson of Cadiz, Ky.; sons and daughters-in-law Kent and Marilyn Statler of Carrollton, Kirk and Jayne Statler of Grapevine; brother and sister-in-law Mark and Lou Statler of Cleveland, Oh.; and nine grandchildren. Services were held Aug. 9 at St. Stephens Presbyterian Church, Steve Wilde officiating. Arrangements by Brown's Memorial Funeral Home.
James M. Tatum
James M. Tatum of Irving died Aug. 11 at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. He was 45. Born in Dallas Feb. 24, 1952, Mr. Tatum was a plant manager for Humanetics in Carrollton. An avid hunter and sportsman, Mr. Tatum was a graduate of MacArthur High School in Irving. He is survived by daughters Hollie and Jessica Tatum, both of Irving and Shannon Nash of Dallas; sons Jordan James Tatum of Richardson; brother Jack Tatum Jr. of California; sister Frances Young of Richardson; grandchildren Adrian Casa of Irving and Taylor Warren of Dallas; and six nieces and nephews. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Aug. 14 at Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home, the Rev. David Shawyer officiating. Interment
at Restland Memorial Park, Dallas.
Robert B. Cantrell
Robert B. Cantrell of Irving died Aug. 6. He was 67. Born in Kings Mountain, Ky. June 10, 1930, Mr. Cantrell was a lead beater man and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Cantrell; daughters and sons-in-law Melissa and Larry Bush of Irving, Deborah and Daniel Cook of Amelia, Oh.; sons and daughters-in-law Barry, James and Joan Cantrell, all of Irving, Robert and Michelle Cantrell of Cincinnatti, Oh.; brothers William and Charles Cantrell, both of Covington, Ky.; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Services were held Aug. 9 at Brown's Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Interment
at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.
Amos Cleveland Donica
Amos Cleveland Donica died of cancer July 30 in Arlington. He was 76. Born in Gorman March 30, 1921, Mr. Donica was of the Episcopalian faith and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was retired from his position as a bookkeeper for the Royal Business Forms Co. Survivors include niece Peggy Jean Gallagher McNeely of Irving as well as numerous great and great, great nieces and nephews. Mr. Donica donated his body to the Southwest Medical Center in Dallas for scientific research. A marker will be placed along with his ashes at the family plot in Cisco. The family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.
Jimmy Joe Gibson
Jimmy Joe Gibson of Irving died at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Dallas Aug. 7. He was 58. Born in Catlettsburg, Ky., March 3, 1969, Mr. Gibson is survived by sons Shawn and Jimmy Gibson of Irving, Danny Gibson of Michigan; and daughter Dee Dee Gibson of Michigan. Services will be held in Kentucky. Local arrangements by Chism and Smith Funeral Home.
Mayo Freeman
Mayo Freeman, formerly of Irving, died Aug. 6 of natural causes at the Medical Center in Mesquite. He was 67. Born in Ada, Okla., May 17, 1930, Mr. Freeman was a welder and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife June Freeman of Quinlan; five sons; four daughters; two sisters; 17 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Aug. 9 at Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home, the Revs. Randy Richter and David Jenkins officiating. Interment
to follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.
Roy W. Joyce
Roy W. Joyce of Irving died Aug. 6. He was 89. Mr. Joyce was 32 degree Mason at Irving Masonic Lodge 1218 A.F. & A.M., a member of Dallas Scottish Rite and the Fellowship Sunday School class at First Baptist Church of Irving. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mabel Tillery Joyce; sons and daughter-in-law Larry Joyce of Garland, Jerry and Sue Joyce of Dallas; brother and sister-in-law Clem and Iris Joyce; sisters Frances and Juanita Slone; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services were held Aug. 8 at the First Baptist Church Chapel, the Rev. Chuck Stevenson and Dr. Randy Rudisell officiating. Interment
at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Scottish Rite Children's Hospital, 2222 Welborn, Dallas, 75219. Arrangements by Brown's Memorial Funeral Home.
Samuel Pevehouse
Samuel Bruce Pevehouse of Irving died Aug. 5. He was 44. Born in Sulphur, Okla., Nov. 1, 1952, Mr. Pevehouse was a teacher and a member of Oak Haven United Methodist Church and the East Texas State Alumni Association. He is survived by his wife, Rosie Pevehouse; mother Jean Pevehouse of Norman, Okla.; daughters Tonisha Pevehouse, Nora Amaya and Rosa Amaya of Irving; son Samuel Pevehouse, Jr.; sisters Kathy McCullough of Irving and Sherry Davis of Norman, Okla. Services were held Aug. 8 at Oak Haven United Methodist Church. Interment
at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Oak Haven U.M.C. 1600 N. Irving Heights, Irving 75061. Arrangements by Brown's Memorial Funeral Home.
Charles Ernest Randle
Charles Ernest Randle of Irving died Aug. 6. He was 58. Born in Dallas Sept. 15, 1938, Mr. Randle was a marble foreman. He is survived by daughters Debbie Elizondo and Rebecca Randle; son Eric Randle; brothers Bill, Cliff, Marvin and Don Randle, all of Irving, Bill Randle of Sulphur Springs; sister Dorothy Creed of Coppell and six grandchildren. Services were held Aug. 9 at Brown's Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Interment
at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.
Oliver Savage
Oliver "O.J." Savage of Irving died of natural causes at Irving Hospital Aug. 5. He was 60. Born June 23, 1937 in Erath County, Mr. Savage was an inspector for S.W. Machine Shop in Irving for 10 years, a member of Calvary Temple and a 12-year U.S. Navy veteran with service during the Korean War. He is survived by mother and step father, Thelma and Homer Thompson of Palo Pinto; his wife, Dorothy Savage; sons Johnny Williams of Irving, Calvin Savage of California, Tony Williams of Dallas; daughter Cindy Meredith of Arlington; two brothers; three sisters; 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services were held Aug. 8 at Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Steve Perdue offficiating. Interment
at Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas.
Daniel J. Sullivan Jr.
Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., formerly of Irving, died Aug. 1 in Union Hospital, Terre Haute, Ind. Born in Chicago Dec. 4, 1929, Mr. Sullivan lived in Irving during the 1960s. He served as the Grand Knight of the Irving council of Knights of Columbus and was involved with St. Luke's Catholic Church and Holy Family Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and an executive with CBS Records. He is survived by his wife Gail Gillespie Sullivan of Terre Haute; three daughters; a brother; a sister; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Ahlgrim and Sons Funeral Home, Palatine, Ind.
Nellie Thompson
Nellie "Agnes" Thompson of Irving died of natural causes at Irving Hospital Aug. 7. She was 78. Born in Alleene, Ark. March 5, 1919, Mrs. Thompson was a widowed member of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church in Irving. She was also a retired telecommunications specialist. Mrs. Thompson is survived by daughters Vennie Ann Raper of Irving, Vivian Cecille Daniels of Longview, Mary Kathryn Dewey of Holland, Tx; brothers Dale Seastrunk of Irving, Earl Seastrunk of Medford, Or., Paul Dempsy Seastrunk of Garland; four sisters; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services were held Aug. 9 at Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, the Revs. Stephen Shelton and Howard Reynolds officiating. Interment
at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home.
Sylvestre Villarreal
Sylvestre Villarreal died in Dallas Aug. 8. He was 36. Born in Laredo Jan. 25, 1961, Mr. Villarreal is survived by his parents Salvador and Dolores Villarreal; two brothers; four sisters; and 16 nieces and nephews. Rosary scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 10, at Calvary Funeral Home Chapel, Deacon Onesimo Martinez officiating. Mass of Christian burial Aug. 11, 2 p.m. at St. Cecilia, the Rev. Fred Caldwell celebrant. Interment
at Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas.
