Obituaries

Ray Ballard

Ray Ballard

Mar 31, 2010

Ray Ballard, born April 8, 1932 in New Mexico, left us Wednesday, March 31, 2010. He went to be with his wife, Judy Ballard. He was the son of Bob and Babe Ballard. He leaves us with three children, Ken, Keith and Karen. He leaves six grandchildren: Joshua and Kiefer, sons of Ken and Alisha; Stephanie and Scott, daughter and...

Sue Rae Thornton

Sue Rae Thornton

Mar 30, 2010

SUE REA THORNTON (1921 2010) Sue Rea Thornton, age 88, of Marietta, Georgia, former long-time resident of Irving, Texas, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 in Marietta. Born October 18, 1921 in Rea Valley, Arkansas, she was the daughter of John Franklin and Maggie Jane Young Rea. A member of the Irving Piano Teachers Association, she was a long-time music teacher...

Judy Graves

Judy Graves

Mar 28, 2010

Judy Graves, age 64, a resident of Irving, Texas for 29 years, died Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas. She was born March 18, 1946 in Dallas to Claude M. and Madie E. Tomlin Holland. Judy was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Justin, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Graves;...

Tracie Yepez

Tracie Yepez

Mar 25, 2010

TRACIE YEPEZ, age 26, survived by parents, Ramona and Lionel Yepez, Sr.; brothers, Tom Olvera, Lionel Yepez, Jr. and Sammy Yepez; sisters, Susie, Lucy and Sandra Yepez. Service 11 a.m. Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home Chapel followed by burial at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Family to receive friends Wednesday, from 5 -8 p.m., at the funeral...

Lucy Nadine Sullivan

Lucy Nadine Sullivan

Mar 18, 2010

Lucy Nadine Sullivan, 83, a loving mother, wife and faithful servant of Jesus Christ, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 18, 2010, in Houston. Graveside service: 1 p.m. Monday in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, 1413 E. Irving Blvd. in Irving. Family and friends may gather at noon at Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home, 606 W. Airport Frwy.,...

Billie Kelly Owens

Billie Kelly Owens

Mar 15, 2010

Billie Kelly Owens, age 78, a lifetime resident of Irving, Texas, died Monday, March 15, 2010 in Irving. She was born December 5, 1931 in Fort Worth, Texas to Earl James and Opal Hitt Roberson. Billie was a department manager at Sanger-Harris, retiring after 36 years. She was Past President and member of VFW Post 2494, member of the Ladies...

Emily Porter

Emily Porter

Mar 14, 2010

Emily F. Porter, 45, of Bedford died Sunday, March 14, 2010, at a Bedford hospital. Funeral: 1 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, 521 W. Pipeline Road, Hurst. Burial: will follow in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway, Irving....

Emily F. Porter

Emily F. Porter

Mar 14, 2010

EMILY F. PORTER, age 45, of Bedford, Texas, died Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Harris Methodist HEB hospital in Bedford, Texas. Born February 23, 1965 in East Orange, New Jersey, she completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at Stephen F. Austin University and later her Masters degree from The University of North Texas. She was a speech-language pathologist employed by...

Travis Neil Terry

Travis Neil Terry

Mar 13, 2010

Travis Neil Terry, age 23, a resident of Irving, Texas, died March 13, 2010 in Irving. Travis was born March 23, 1986 in Tyler, Texas to Philip Terry and Donna Messec Terry. Funeral Services will be held 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ken Parlin officiating. The family will receive friends at...

Delores Sue Richardson

Delores Sue Richardson

Mar 12, 2010

Delores "Sue" Richardson, 76, of Irving, passed away Friday morning, March 12, 2010 in Irving, Texas. Born in Independence, Kansas and raised in Midland, Texas, where she graduated from Midland High School and attended Texas Tech University, she has been a resident of Irving, TX for the past 30 years. She was a District Franchise Manager for H&R Block for...

Emmet D. Fenton

Emmet D. Fenton

Mar 10, 2010

Emmet D. Fenton (Major USAF Ret.) passed away March 10, 2010, in Bellville, Texas. He was born in 1920, in Sioux City, Iowa to Wm. A. and Mary E. Fenton. The Fenton and Dougherty families were early settlers in N.E. Nebraska and S.E. South Dakota areas. His parents and siblings predeceased him. He is survived by his wife, Mary L....

Alma Jo Fortune

Alma Jo Fortune

Mar 9, 2010

Alma Jo Fortune, age 81, a resident of Duncanville, Texas for 30 years, passed away March 9, 2010 at a care center in Duncanville. Alma was born July 31, 1928 in Pilot Point, Texas to Albert Calvin Pollard and Eva Mae Ewton Pollard. Preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters, she is survived by her daughter,...

Tino Alfieri

Tino Alfieri

Mar 6, 2010

TINO ALFIERI, age 84, died March 6, 2010 at a Dallas hospital. Born July 14, 1925 to Pietro Alfieri and Angelo DePalo Alfieri, he was the owner of The Old World fine gift store in the Galleria. Preceded in death by a sister, Myriam, he is survived by wife, Carol of Frisco, daughters and sons in law, Angela and Kenneth...

Chris S. Dinou

Chris S. Dinou

Mar 6, 2010

CHRIS S. DINOU, age 58, of Irving, died Saturday, March 6, 2010 in Frisco. Born November 26, 1951, to John Christopher Dinou and Marina Barkulis Dinou, Chris was a veteran, a fisherman, an adored son, loving father, cherished brother, and a valued friend. His sense of humor, courage, and strength will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by his parents,...

David G. Allen, Sr.

David G. Allen, Sr.

Feb 28, 2010

DAVID G. ALLEN, SR., age 69, a resident of Irving, Texas since 1981, died Sunday, February 28, 2010 at his home. He was born November 2, 1940 in Norfolk, Virginia to Archie Franklin Allen, Sr. and Elsie Hargrove Allen. Survived by wife Jean; son David G. Allen, Jr. and wife Rebecca; daughter, Lori D. Allen and companion, Vik Malkani; three...

Robert L. Mckinney

Robert L. Mckinney

Feb 28, 2010

ROBERT L. McKINNEY, age 79, a resident of Irving, Texas for 54 years, died Sunday, February 28, 2010 at home. He was born December 6, 1930 in Arlington, Texas to Owen M. and Ruby J. Reynolds McKinney. Robert was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of North Irving Baptist Church. He was a...

Anna Mae Ryon

Anna Mae Ryon

Feb 26, 2010

ANNA MAE BALL RYON, age 98, a resident of Irving, Texas, for 18 years, died Friday, February 26, 2010 at Van Alstyne. Anna was born on October 19, 1911, to George Ball and Ethel Hopper Ball. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Ryon; son, Robert Ryon; daughter, Nancy Batot; grandson, Pat Ryon and great granddaughter, Hannah Cosper...

Mike Mahoney

Mike Mahoney

Feb 25, 2010

MIKE MAHONEY, age 71, a resident of Irving, Texas since 1993, died Thursday, February 25, 2010 at home. He was born October 4, 1938 in Austin, Texas to John DeKalb Mahoney, Jr. and Viola Mae Wood Mahoney, Mike was a retired mail carrier in the Las Colinas area, and a member of the Descendants of Henry Baker. Survivors include his...

Hazel Juanita Chitty-King

Hazel Juanita Chitty-King

Feb 24, 2010

Hazel "Juanita" Chitty-King departed this world to be with Our Holy Father on February 24, 2010. She was born on November 27, 1929 in the rural town of Van Alstyne, TX. She was preceded in death by husbands George R. Chitty and Dan N. King, father, John Henry Foster, birth-mother, Louie Elizabeth Howell, step-mother, Maude Ashworth, two brothers, John Shelly...

Lorene Mammen

Lorene Mammen

Feb 23, 2010

LORENE MAMMEN, age 91, a resident of Irving, Texas for 74 years, died Tuesday, February 23, 2010 in Irving. She was born March 1, 1918 in Shirley, Texas to Brent and Leciar Cromer Brooks. Lorene and her husband founded Mammen Glass Company in Irving in 1956. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Irving. Preceded in death by...