Bob Gilcrease
Bob Gilcrease, 62, of Rowlett passed away Jan, 29, 2010.
He was born Nov. 28, 1947, in Wharton to William and Dorothy (Showalter) Gilcrease. Bob served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 to 1976, where he was an ace shot and made the maiden cruise on the USS JFK. A resident of Rowlett for 32 years, Bob worked for the military as a calibration technician, and as hobbies loved building remote control cars and computers. He was an avid reader and enjoyed sci-fi movies and British comedies. He was a devoted fan of the Texas Rangers and Oklahoma University football and band.
Bob is survived by his wife, Ann Maresh Gilcrease of Rowlett; a daughter: Pam Gilcrease of Dallas; brother Roger Gilcrease of Lewisville; an aunt, Janice Anderson and cousin Lisa Anderson, both of Benton, Ark.; nephews Garrett Gilcrease of Sacramento, Calif., Craig Forbes of Ridgeland, Miss., and Scott Forbes of Slidell, La. He also leaves behind his dogs, Boomer and Suzi, and cat Angel.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, sister Kay Forbes, grandparents Albert and Mozelle “Honey” Showalter and Ben and Grace Gilcrease, uncle Ray Anderson, and cousin Al Anderson.
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m., Feb. 2, at Rest Haven Funeral Home-Rowlett Chapel with Rev. Wes Marks officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or SPCA.
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Jay Hughes
Jay Richard Hughes of Heath passed away Jan. 25, 2010, in Dallas.
He was born Oct. 14, 1938, to the late Charles Lloyd Sr. and Euna Lavonia Hughes in Dallas.
Jay is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Jerry Hughes; children Toni King and husband Steve, Gretchen Partney and husband Chuck, Bryan Hughes and Todd Hughes and wife Jessa; grandchildren Matt, Melissa, Katie, Seth and Lauren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Dr. Charles L. Hughes and wife Suan; nieces Michelle Brust and Patrice Supulski; nephew Scott Hughes; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.
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Obituaries
Obituaries for the week of February 5
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YATES MARSH
A memorial service for Yates Allan Marsh of Emory was held Dec. 1, 2011, at 2 p.m. in the Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home chapel. Rev. Kenneth Elliott officiated. Mr. Marsh died at his place of residence on Nov. 28, 2011.
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JOAN BURSBY
Joni passed away at her Rockwall home surrounded by family on December 7, 2011, following her difficult battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by first husband,
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JEAN DAWSON
Jean Marie Dawson, 83, of Royse City passed away Nov. 24, 2011.
She was born Feb. 4, 1928, in Corbin, Ky. Jean had worked as a PBX operator for Neiman-Marcus. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. -
DAVID BLACKETER
MALAKOFF — David Cleon Blacketer passed away Nov. 30, 2011, in Tyler
David was born Dec. 26, 1936, in Rockwall to John H. and Corma Watkins Blacketer. -
DOROTHY BURTON
Dorothy O. Burton, 90, of Rockwall passed away Nov. 14, 2011.
She was born Oct. 11, 1921, in Van Zandt County to Dow and Ida (Ayers) Waggoner. -
WOODROW HARRELL
Woodrow Wilson Harrell, 93, passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2011, at Presbyterian Hospital in Rockwall.
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JOYCE ANN MAUS
Joyce Ann Maus passed away peacefully Oct. 21, 2011.
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LANCE ALDRED
Lance Aldred Holland, 48, of Heath passed away Oct. 26, 2011.
He was born Jan. 1, 1963, in Jefferson City, Mo., to Carey Aldred Holland and Shirley (Slavens) Holland -
ALDEAN CORWIN
Aldean Elaine (Whittaker) Corwin, 81, of Rockwall, formerly of Peoria Ill., died quietly Oct. 7, 2011, at Essential Living Residential Home following a recent illness.
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CHARLES SEABOLT
TERRELL — Charles Everett Seabolt died Oct. 7, 2011. Graveside services were held Oct. 10 at Heath Cemetery under the direction of Anderson-Clayton Bros. of Terrell.
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