Brown's Memorial Funeral Home

Deborah Jean Riley Sawyer, age 78, died peacefully entering her Savior's arms on Sunday, May 22, 2022. She was born on December 19, 1943, in Dallas, Texas to Lottie and Sam Riley. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Dolores Williams; her brother, Sammy Riley, Jr.; and her husband, David Sawyer. She graduated in 1962 from Irving High School and was a resident of Irving until 2005. In 1964, she married David, and they remained beloved partners until he lost his battle with cancer in 2004. Together, they owned and operated Sawyer's Sporting Goods in Irving for almost 30 years. Throughout her life, Deborah cultivated many hobbies and interests. She had an inclination for visual...

Brad McCurry November 27, 1938 - April 25, 2022. He worked for the Container Corporation in Fort Worth, Texas from 1960 until his retirement in 2004. Brad is preceded in death by his loving wife, Pat; daughter, Cheryl and husband Joe; son, Kevin and wife Ginger; son, Greg; daughter, Myra and husband Charlie; brother, Larry and wife Beverly; brother, Jerry; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; as well as many loving friends and family who will miss Brad dearly. Services were held on Friday, April 29, 2022, at St. Paul United Methodist Church 852 W. Bedford Euless Rd. Hurst, Texas 76053 with burial at Bluebonnet Hills.

Brenda Brantley Hankins April 22, 2022 - December 21, 1951. Brenda is met in heaven by her mother, Barbara Brantley. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Alton Hankins; father, RM Brantley, Jr.; son, Chrisopher Hankins and wife Lindsay; sister, Valerie Price, and husband Jack; brother, Gary Brantley; sister, Angie McDaniel, and husband Beau; her pride and joy granddaughter, Olivia Hankins; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends. Family will receive friends from 12:30p.m. thru 1:30p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Ash Lane United Methodist Church 1001 Ash Lane Euless, Texas 76039. A memorial service will be held at 1:30p.m. on Monday, May...

Brenda Brantley Hankins April 22, 2022 - December 21, 1951. Brenda is met in heaven by her mother, Barbara Brantley. Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband, Alton Hankins; father, RM Brantley, Jr.; son, Chrisopher Hankins and wife Lindsay; sister, Valerie Price, and husband Jack; brother, Gary Brantley; sister, Angie McDaniel, and husband Beau; her pride and joy granddaughter, Olivia Hankins; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends. Family will receive friends from 12:30p.m. thru 1:30p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Ash Lane United Methodist Church 1001 Ash Lane Euless, Texas 76039. A memorial service will be held at 1:30p.m. on Monday, May...

Gerald Oliver Carver passed away on March 17, 2022, at the age of 86. He was born at home in Hunt, County on January 4, 1936. When he was young his family moved to Sherman, Texas, where he grew up and graduated from Sherman High School. He loved his Alma Mater and as kids, we grew up hearing Sherman Bearcat stories. In his heyday, he played Football for the Bearcats where he was a team captain and kicker. It is rumored that the year after he graduated the fans were still cheering "Kick that ball Carver!" when the Bearcats were kicking extra points. He stayed in touch with his high school friends over the years and was instrumental in planning several of their reunions. Dad met the love of...

Gerald Oliver Carver passed away on March 17, 2022, at the age of 86. He was born at home in Hunt, County on January 4, 1936. When he was young his family moved to Sherman, Texas, where he grew up and graduated from Sherman High School. He loved his Alma Mater and as kids, we grew up hearing Sherman Bearcat stories. In his heyday, he played Football for the Bearcats where he was a team captain and kicker. It is rumored that the year after he graduated the fans were still cheering "Kick that ball Carver!" when the Bearcats were kicking extra points. He stayed in touch with his high school friends over the years and was instrumental in planning several of their reunions. Dad met the love of...

Funeral 1:00 PM on 04/04/22 at Good Shephard Lutheran 2620 W. Grauwyler, Irving

Reverend Wallace Philpot passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 in Keller, TX. He was born on September 5, 1934 in Siloam Springs, AR to his parents Jake Sandlin Philpot and Virginia Elizabeth Huffman Philpot. In 1955, Wallace joined the United States Army where he served his country proudly during the Korean era. Prior to joining the Army, Wallace worked as a barber and his life changed forever the day a young lady named Aleen came into the barbershop. They were married in 1960 and Wallace pastored the Edgefield Baptist Church in Waco while completing his education at Baylor University. In July of 1966, Wallace accepted a call to pastor Oak View Baptist Church in Irving, Texas where he would...

Age 100, of Fort Worth, Texas died on February. 22, 2022. For service information and to send condolences please refer to www.brownmem.com.

A Visitation will be held 6-8p.m. 3/3/2022 at Brown's Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 3p.m. 3/4/2022 at Woodhaven Presbyterian in Irving.

Dwight Eugene Saur, Jr. (Gene) was born August 11, 1934 and passed away peacefully on February 6, 2022. To read the full obituary and service details, please visit brownmem.com. The service will be available for viewing at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 11th on line at this link: https://vimeo.com/705394431/915f32bfec

Mr. Dale Bucher, age 101, a long time Irving resident passed away at his son's home in Corinth on February 1, 2022. He was born to William Bucher and Alice Griffith on February 10,1920 in Vernon, Texas. He leaves behind his wife of 75 years, Delores Bucher, son Ricky Bucher and wife Tracey; daughter Linda Parks and husband Larry. Four Grandkids, Chris Bucher and wife Nicole; Lequita Bucher; Summer Milligan and husband Jeremy; Brandon Monier and wife Shannon. Twelve Great Grandkids, Kailee Milligan, Jerred Milligan, Emily Milligan, Gabby Dominquez, Bella Dominguez, Antonio Hardin, Alex Hardin, Adrian Hardin, Rori Bucher, Jamie Bucher, and Bri Marrow and Dylan Marrow. Dale enjoyed going to...

Nancy Jo Steele Rubeck was born January 16, 1933 in Steele, AR. At the age of two her family moved to Springdale, AR where she grew up and attended school. She went to Stephens College in Missouri for one year and then transferred to the University of Arkansas where she met her future husband, Arthur Hilgard Rubeck, in the registration line. She also became an active member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Nancy and Art married on June 12, 1955 and were married for 60 years, 11 months when he passed away in 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Janet Rubeck Shingleton and partner Rachel Johansen; her son, Thomas Steele Rubeck and husband Juan Vega; sister, Marjorie Steele Brooks of...

James Edward Hollinsworth was born October 27, 1939, in Lubbock, TX, and went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2022. He was a software engineer. He was preceded in death by his first wife Wanda (Keathley) Hollinsworth, father and mother, Joseph and Reba Hollinsworth, and sister, Barbara Bushland. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Hollinsworth, daughter Carol Evans and husband Craig, son James Hollinsworth and wife Jennifer. Brother Larry Hollinsworth and wife Annette. Three grandchildren: Heather Hollinsworth, James Hollinsworth, and Chelsea Saffo and husband Andrew. And numerous family and friends. Please join the family for a graveside service Saturday January 15th, 2022 at 11:00 am...

James Edward Hollinsworth was born October 27, 1939, in Lubbock, TX, and went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2022. He was a software engineer. He was preceded in death by his first wife Wanda (Keathley) Hollinsworth, father and mother, Joseph and Reba Hollinsworth, and sister, Barbara Bushland. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Hollinsworth, daughter Carol Evans and husband Craig, son James Hollinsworth and wife Jennifer. Brother Larry Hollinsworth and wife Annette. Three grandchildren: Heather Hollinsworth, James Hollinsworth, and Chelsea Saffo and husband Andrew. And numerous family and friends. Please join the family for a graveside service Saturday January 15th, 2022 at 11:00 am...

James Edward Hollinsworth was born October 27, 1939, in Lubbock, TX, and went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2022. He was a software engineer. He was preceded in death by his first wife Wanda (Keathley) Hollinsworth, father and mother, Joseph and Reba Hollinsworth, and sister, Barbara Bushland. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Hollinsworth, daughter Carol Evans and husband Craig, son James Hollinsworth and wife Jennifer. Brother Larry Hollinsworth and wife Annette. Three grandchildren: Heather Hollinsworth, James Hollinsworth, and Chelsea Saffo and husband Andrew. And numerous family and friends. Please join the family for a graveside service Saturday January 15th, 2022 at 11:00 am...

She was born in Anchorage, Alaska to George and Helen Carlson on August 1, 1956.

Joyce Grabill Murphy passed away on Wednesday November 10, 2021 in Irving, TX. Joyce was born in White Cloud, Michigan in 1931 on a dairy farm to her parents, Ray Grabill and Elsie Mae Mast. She had 4 brothers, Paul, Collin, Louis and her twin Joe. Joyce graduated from White Cloud High School in 1949 and went on to Michigan State University where she received her Bachelors in Dietetics in 1953. She did her internship at Ford General Hospital in Detroit where she met the love of her life, Tom Murphy. Her and Tom married in 1955 and came down to Texas that same year. Joyce went on to be a dietician for 2 years at Parkland Hospital, which had just opened. She later had 3 beautiful children,...

Maryllin May (Martin) Newton Born 27th January 1930 and passed away 19th September 2021. She is preceded in death by: Husband Ernest (Bo) Newton, Son Douglas Jeffry Newton, Parents Cyrill and Lillie Martin, Siblings: Marjorie Girtman, William F. Martin, Cyrill (Wayne) Martin, Amaryllis Scholten, Howard Martin, and Robert Martin. She is Survived by: Brother; Richard (Cork) Martin, Son; Alan L. Newton, and children daughter Golden Alana- Leigh Newton and fianc? Brandon Bostick, and his son Tanner A. Newton and his wife Megan N. Newton. Son; James (Mike) Newton and his wife Melanie B. Newton and children J.T. Robinson, Brianna S. Robinson, and Madeline M. Newton, Alexandra E. Lindley and...

Nancy Ann Crump Spicer went to join her loved ones in Heaven on August 9, 2021 in Temple, Tx. Nancy was cherished all of her 92 years. Nancy was born the youngest of 5 children in Dallas, Tx. Her parents ran their own grocery store in Irving, Tx. Nancy met a shy, handsome electrical engineer from NY on a blind date in June of 1949. They both worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. They were married in Nov. 1949. Nancy was a true partner to Ross helping him as he climbed the corporate ladder at SWBTC. Ross and Nancy had 4 children, Ross Jr., John, Suzanne, and Cheryl. Ross and Nancy were never happier than when they were celebrating Christmas with their children. Nancy was devoted all...

Nancy Ann Crump Spicer went to join her loved ones in Heaven on August 9, 2021 in Temple, Tx. Nancy was cherished all of her 92 years. Nancy was born the youngest of 5 children in Dallas, Tx. Her parents ran their own grocery store in Irving, Tx. Nancy met a shy, handsome electrical engineer from NY on a blind date in June of 1949. They both worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. They were married in Nov. 1949. Nancy was a true partner to Ross helping him as he climbed the corporate ladder at SWBTC. Ross and Nancy had 4 children, Ross Jr., John, Suzanne, and Cheryl. Ross and Nancy were never happier than when they were celebrating Christmas with their children. Nancy was devoted all...