Carol Lindsay, passed away on April 18, 2021 after leading a fulfilling life. She was born July 16, 1924 in Cherokee, Oklahoma to parents Thadra and Carl Klick. Her father Carl Klick was born in Oklahoma Territory and his grandparents made the run into Oklahoma in 1889. Carol met Charles, the love of her life on a blind date set up by a mutual friend. They were married 73 years and were so close that they passed away 37 days apart. They lived in Irving for 35 years and then moved to Denton Good Samaritan Lake Forest for 19 years to be closer to their grandson Peyton after he was born. Carol's interest where focused on raising her 3 children, and nearby grandsons. She enjoyed...

Tom Holton passed away March 18, 2021 in Irving, Texas at the age of 56. He was born to mother, Shirley Ann Holton (Brownell), and father, Robert Louis Holton on July 28, 1964 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Tom lived in Kalamazoo where he was born for 56 years. He worked for Camfil USA for 37 years with his last position as the Branch Director of the Central Region which brought him to Texas. He was a member of the Asylum Lake Yacht Club and loved the University of Michigan as well as enjoying a good cigar. Above all Tom loved spoiling his daughter and grandchildren. Tom is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Shirley Holton. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Ashley Michelle...

Charles Bonner Stalcup, Jr. passed away March 10, 2021 in Dallas, TX at 93 years of age. He was born November 2, 1927 in Sherman, TX to father, Charles Bonner Stalcup, Sr. and mother Lottie Cook Stalcup as well as loved by his stepfather: W. L. Ingram. Charles proudly served in the US Navy HM 3-World War II and Korea. He was decorated in Korean War for heroism after saving an aviator from a burning plane. He went on to receive his BS and MS in Education at North Texas State University. Charles worked for Chance Vought Aircraft for 39 years as Program Manager upon retirement. He was known to have loved his fellow employees, his planes, and his boat. Charles was an active member in many...

Charles Wesley Lindsay, age 97 passed away on March 7, 2021 after leading a rich and full life. He was born on July 15, 1923 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents Howard T. Lindsay and Pava M. (Nickens) Lindsay. Charles enjoyed gardening, beekeeping, golf, wood working, outdoors, reading his Bible, and especially making new friends. He was known for his peanut brittle; chocolate covered cherries, honey and pickled okra. He lived with his wife Carol at Good Samaritan Lake Forest where he founded the gardens. He was considered "Mayor" of the facility by his family since he was involved in several committees and most everything going on there over the last 19 years. He retired in1986 as a pilot...

Eleanor Eileen Andrew Stringer, of Tyler, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and join the Church Triumphant on March 3rd, 2021. Her parents were James Bruce Andrew and Madeline Love Andrew. Eleanor was a cheerleader and student body officer at Irving High School. Eleanor then attended North Texas State University in Denton, Texas. Eleanor worked at the Texas Bank and Trust in downtown Dallas as a correspondent bank director. Eleanor married Harold Stringer, and lived in Tyler, Texas where Harold was the president of Tyler Bank and Trust Company. Eleanor was active in many civic activities in Tyler and was well-known for her outgoing personality and kindness to all. She...

Reverend Dale Parkhill, age 81, entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, February 25, 2021. He was born in Gainesville, Texas to Arthur Houston and Oma Dorothy (Crisp) Parkhill on Saturday, June 3, 1939. Reverend Dale was a wonderful, kind and giving man of God, who let the work of the Lord flow through him. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Patsy Umstead. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 59 years, Marie Parkhill; daughter Debbie Pennington and husband Rick; daughter Tammy Humphrey and husband Robert; brother James Parkhill and wife Shirley: granddaughter Jenny Summers and husband Derek; grandson Joshua Humphrey and wife Ricci; grandson Zachary Humphrey and...

Joan Malone Aylward passed away on February 23, 2021. She was born in Ft Worth, Texas where she attended North Side High School. She graduated in 1951. After serving two years in the Navy, she married in 1955 and lived in Irving, Texas. She attended North Texas State College and graduated in 1969. She taught 23 years at Barton Elementary School in Irving. She loved teaching and was the first one at her school, after summer vacation, to decorate her room and get ready for a new year. She also loved watching her son and two daughters play sports. After her children were grown, she started square dancing and dancing became her passion. She tapped danced with a group of ladies called...

Joan Malone Aylward passed away on February 23, 2021. She was born in Ft Worth, Texas where she attended North Side High School. She graduated in 1951. After serving two years in the Navy, she married in 1955 and lived in Irving, Texas. She attended North Texas State College and graduated in 1969. She taught 23 years at Barton Elementary School in Irving. She loved teaching and was the first one at her school, after summer vacation, to decorate her room and get ready for a new year. She also loved watching her son and two daughters play sports. After her children were grown, she started square dancing and dancing became her passion. She tapped danced with a group of ladies called...

Damian F. Hellman was born March 31, 1934 in Gainesville, TX to Rudy and Alice Hellman. He married Bernice Henscheid of Muenster, TX on December 26th, 1954. After completing his military duty at in Pasco, WA, the young family moved to Lubbock, TX where Damian earned his degree in Dairy Science from Texas Tech University in 1958. The family later established their home in Irving, TX where Damian spent many years as a sales representative for dairy related products, retiring in 2002. Damian is survived by Bernice, his faithful and loving wife of 66 years, his four children: Kevin (Jennie) of Katy, TX, Linda Wilburn of Irving, TX, Donald (Susan) of Colleyville, TX, and Joel (Stacey) of...

Dr. Clay Gilbert, 87, died Friday, February 5, 2021 leaving behind an amazing life story that will forever remain within the heart of Irving coming from one of Irving's pioneering families. His family will miss him: his storytelling, his strong faith, his love of good food and all the wonderful times spent together at family gatherings. Graveside service 4:00pm, on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, Irving. Read his unique story in full, on the funeral home website below.

Clinton Hugh Howard passed peacefully away Monday, January 18, 2021 at the age of 92. He was born in Odessa, Texas on August 14, 1928 to Duane Pickrell Howard and Nan Irene Hall Howard. He has now joined his brother Stanley, and sister June in Heaven where they are once again sharing stories, memories and enjoying their time together. Clinton, also known as "Uncle Buddy" to his family, was the CEO of RBC Life Sciences before his retirement, at age 91. He was an accomplished chemist, philanthropist, founder of the Irving Community Hospital, early President of the Irving Hospital Authority, one of the Five Outstanding Young Men of Texas, and appointed to the first Texas Air Quality Board and...

Tribute to Mom - Lois Pauline Blume Born December 12, 1936 - December 26, 2020 Born in Oakland California to Robert and Athena. Graduated from Fort Worth Polytechnic High School in 1954. Met her future husband John, an Airman stationed a Carswell AFB, raised a family of seven. Preceded in death by her husband John Sr. and son John Jr. Survived by her sister Kathleen, children Katherine Hurst, Robert, Chris, Karen Thieme, Jennifer, Matthew, and 11 grandchildren.

William "Bucky" John Woy, professional golfer and renowned sports agent, passed peacefully at age 84, surrounded by his adoring family. He was born in Akron, Ohio, on August 19, 1936. Bucky was one of the original sports agents; a pioneer who helped start the industry of professional sports management. After playing on the PGA tour and working as a golf professional in country clubs, Bucky formed Consulting Services, one of the first sports management firms ever. In 1967 through 1974, he looked after the business of numerous sports superstars. During this time, he was also named commissioner of the Professional Women's Bowling Association (PWBA), which became the first ladies championship...

William "Bucky" John Woy, professional golfer and renowned sports agent, passed peacefully at age 84, surrounded by his adoring family. He was born in Akron, Ohio, on August 19, 1936. Bucky was one of the original sports agents; a pioneer who helped start the industry of professional sports management. After playing on the PGA tour and working as a golf professional in country clubs, Bucky formed Consulting Services, one of the first sports management firms ever. In 1967 through 1974, he looked after the business of numerous sports superstars. During this time, he was also named commissioner of the Professional Women's Bowling Association (PWBA), which became the first ladies championship...

Visitation 11am-12pm Thurs. 12/24 at the funeral home Graveside service Monday 12/28 at 9:30am at Dallas Ft. Worth National

Alice Catherine Eagleston Beckett, 83, peacefully passed away December 6, 2020 in Irving, TX. Alice was born March 4, 1937 in Mineola, Long Island NY. She graduated St. Agnes Academic High School in Queens, NY and then attended Russell Sage College in Troy, NY. Alice was predeceased by the love of her life, John W. Beckett, after 57 years of marriage when he passed on August 31, 2012. In her youth, Alice was actively involved in the Nassau County 4-H program as a student, educator, and volunteer. With her husband, she moved to Irving in 1958, where she has resided for 62 years. She was an active volunteer while raising her 4 children as a Girl/Boy Scout Leader, various roles within the...

Thelma Jean Sims Trifovesti Thelma to her family, Jean to her friends, she was born October 23, 1934 to Madison and Gussie Sims in Dallas, Texas. At 3 years old, her mother passed away and she was raised under the watchful eyes of her beloved aunt and uncle, Ada and Patrick Daily in Oak Cliff. She attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help High School where, as a junior, she began work at Globe Life Insurance. She left Globe after the birth of her second child as executive assistant and manager of the secretarial pool. She married the love of her life and life long partner Russell Trifovesti in 1955. They shared 57 years together. They raised three children and built four businesses together - TWA...

Annie Sue Koontz Harris,86, born in Oklahoma City, daughter of Rev. James Koontz and Ruth Koontz passed away October 31, 2020. Grew up in and around North Texas in several parsonages as her father served small Methodist churches in Bryson, Arcadia Park, and McKinney. Graduated from North Texas University, then married the boy next door, Leonard Harris, in 1954. She leaves to honor her memory: daughters Lynn (Bob) Gibson, Barbara (Galen) Brosette, Jan (Clint) McLaughlin, and son James (Terri) Harris. 7 grandchildren: David, Bobby, Rebekka, Eric, Shawn, Nathaniel, Landon. 3 Great-grands: Nicole, Blake, Severin.

Annie Sue Koontz Harris,86, born in Oklahoma City, daughter of Rev. James Koontz and Ruth Koontz. Grew up in and around North Texas in several parsonages as her father served small Methodist churches in Bryson, Arcadia Park, and McKinney. Graduated from North Texas University, then married the boy next door, Leonard Harris, in 1954. During the next decade while raising children, she also was a church organist and piano teacher. For her second career after mothering, she went back to school and became a computer programmer for the Irving ISD and then with Preston State Bank. Her third career was after Dad retired from Oilwell Div of US Steel. They moved to Fayetteville AR and started a...

Kenneth Earl Lancaster passed away October 30, 2020, after a long battle with cancer, in Irving, TX. Ken was born July 11, 1939 in Dallas, Texas. He attended Woodrow Wilson High School, East Texas State University, and the University of Texas. He was a member of Irving Rotary Club for 50 years. He is survived by Myrna Jackson Lancaster, his wife of 54 years; one daughter Kristi McGuire and son-in-law Sean; one granddaughter Emily Barton and fianc? Justin Gallo; one sister, Donna London, and husband Kirk London. Preceding him in death are his parents, S.O. and Katie Lancaster, and sister, Joyce McKee, and husband James McKee. Ken is also survived by many nephews and nieces. There will be a...

Dorotha (Dot) Petty passed away October 21, 2020. She was born May 7, 1926 to John N. and Bonnie Ragsdill Wilson, both deceased. Dorotha and Lonnie L. Petty were married 11/23/1945 in Paris, Texas. Lonnie preceded her in death on May 3, 1998. Dorotha was a member of Christ Church in Irving, Texas. She also volunteered for Parkland Hospital's newborn department and Irving ISD's Mentor program working with elementary school children to improve reading skills. Dorotha was a graduate of Metropolitan Business School and worked for many years as an Executive Assistant for Johnson & Johnson, Warner Lambert, and four years in the Decorative Center in Dallas, retiring in 1989 from...