Guerrero Dean Funeral Home

May Texas' strong prevailing winds sweep you north to your favorite campground Waiting, wrapped in peace and anticipation, for your lifelong love to join you As sadness rips through us and consolation is momentary and fleeting We remember you with love-your teasing, your laughter, your deep insights We wish all could be different ... But no amount of wishing can change the hole in our hearts That last instant glancing back at you The sadness across time and space All of us understanding it was a final moment together With time the hurt will recede Replaced with floods of fondest memories Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa Know that your sense of adventure and incredible...

Esmeralda Russell, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 58 on January 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in Arlington, TX. She was born on March 8, 1965, in Dallas, TX, and was the youngest of four children. She was raised in the community of Oak Cliff, where she formed deep connections and cherished memories. Esmeralda had a zest for life and a passion for collecting shoes, purses, and jewelry. Her impeccable fashion sense was evident in her extensive collection. Not only did she have a keen eye for style, but Esmeralda was also talented in making personalized shirts, and especially loved creating and designing for family reunions She also...

Funeral: 10 a.m. August 8, 2023 at Guerrero-Dean Funeral Home.

Early in the morning on June 1, 2023, Donald Edwin Dobbs, our family's beloved father, friend, and champion passed away. He brought a brightness and brilliance to every part of our lives. His graciousness knew no bounds; his intellect and wit were without limit. As a family, we are so deeply grateful that God gave him to us to love. Ed was born on May 30, 1942, to Aubrey Dell and Maude Lanier Dobbs in the small town of Quanah, Texas. His mother described him as bright, playful, docile, and sweet: qualities which he would embody throughout his whole life. Ed was the only child of parents and grandparents who were besotted with and devoted to him. He, in turn, was a loyal and loving son....

Frankie Madeleine Robinett Davidson, 98, a lifelong resident of Grand Prairie, Texas went to be with The Lord on January 5, 2023. Frankie was born on July 25, 1924, to Leoma and Charlie Robinett in Gorman, a small town in West Texas near Eastland. Preceded in death by her seven siblings, husband Elmer L. Davidson and beloved son, Elmer Jr, (Dave), she is survived by her daughter Susan Davidson Bee, son-in law Russ Bee, grandson, Todd Davidson, and great grandchildren Dr. Savannah Davidson, Colton, and Connor Davidson. Frankie graduated from Gorman High School in May 1941. During her senior year, she won the Miss Eastland Beauty Pageant and competed in the Miss Texas Pageant, where she won...

Joycelaine Moseley Angle, 87, passed away September 30, 2022. Visitation: 6 to 8 pm Friday, October 7, 2022 at Guerrero-Dean Funeral Home. Graveside Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Restland Memorial Park. A Memorial Service will follow at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Grand Prairie. Joycelaine Moseley began her teaching career in Dallas in 1958 and continued in Grand Prairie where she was a treasured teacher at Fannin and Austin Elementary schools. Survivors: husband of sixty-seven years, George A. Angle Jr.; daughters, Carol Mapp and husband Robert; Julie Pate and husband Keith; grandchildren, Alex Atchley, Emily Burns, Jonathan Pate and Allison Pate;...

Committal Service: 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Burial: Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery.

Mary Jackson Hickerson of Grand Prairie, Texas, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 13, 2022. She was surrounded by her family. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, August 17, 2022 at First United Methodist Church, 122 N Center Street, Grand Prairie, TX, 75050. Burial: Fairy Cemetery near Hico, TX. Mary was born in the Ohio Community of Hamilton County on July 4, 1928, to her parents Johnnie T. Jackson and Valeria Jackson. Her early days were spent helping her family on their farm, playing with her older brother, Vernon Jackson, and attending Fairy School. She was delighted in the addition of her two little sisters, Edna Louise Jackson and...

Carolyn Ann Carroll, 81, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in Bedford, Texas. Carolyn was born on July 31, 1940 in Frankston, Texas to the late Tom Frank Burks and Ruby Pearl Cates. She graduated in 1958 from Frankston High School. Carolyn married Ronald Joplin on August 2, 1958. They moved to Dallas where Carolyn went to work for Kodak. After the birth of their first child, Carolyn was a stay-at-home mom and homemaker. After her kids were old enough, Carolyn went to work at Nuclear Medical Laboratories in the HR Department. Upon her divorce, Carolyn moved to Henderson, TX and began a long tenure as a Hospital Administrator at the Henderson Memorial Hospital. She made many friends...

Elmer Davidson, age 99, a lifelong resident of Grand Prairie, Texas and former Publisher of the Grand Prairie Daily News, a subsidiary of the Dallas Morning News, A. H. Belo Corporation, passed away Thursday June 9, 2022. Elmer was born February 4, 1923, to G. Edgar and Minnie Bass Davidson in Apalachicola, Florida. Preceded in death by his six siblings and his beloved son, Elmer (Dave) Davidson, Jr., he is survived by his wife of 80 years Frankie Robinett Davidson, daughter Susan Davidson Bee, son-in law Russ Bee, grandson, Todd Davidson, and his children, great grandchildren Dr. Savannah Davidson, Colton, and Connor Davidson. Elmer served in the U.S. Army in WWII from 1940-1945 in the 940...

Elmer Davidson, age 99, a lifelong resident of Grand Prairie, Texas and former Publisher of the Grand Prairie Daily News, passed away Thursday June 9, 2022. Elmer was born February 4, 1923, to G. Edgar and Minnie Bass Davidson in Apalachicola, Florida. Preceded in death by his six siblings and his beloved son, Elmer (Dave) Davidson, Jr., he is survived by his wife of 80 years Frankie Robinett Davidson, daughter Susan Davidson Bee (Russ), grandson, Todd Davidson, and his children, great grandchildren Dr. Savannah Davidson, Colton, and Connor Davidson. Elmer served in the U.S. Army in WWII from 1940-1945 in the 940 th Field Artillery Battalion. . Elmer was an active civic leader and advocate...

Manuel A. Escobedo, 79, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 5, 2022 with his family at his side. Mass of Christian Burial: 9:30 am. Friday, June 17, 2022 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens. Manuel A. Escobedo was born on November 5, 1942, the youngest of thirteen children born to the late Leandro Escobedo and the late Paula Alderete Escobedo in Abilene, TX. He was always proud of his heritage and roots and played football at Abilene High School. He was a faithful supporter, always happy to travel and watch them play. He would retire from AT&T,...

Edna Louise Jackson Vance, 87, passed away peacefully at her Grand Prairie, Texas home, Tuesday, March 29, 2022 and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born Feb. 1, 1935, in Hamilton County, Louise attended Fairy public schools where she excelled in basketball. She was baptized in August 1948 in the L.J. Wood stock tank in Fairy, Texas. She married Dorman Lawrence Vance on Dec. 23, 1952, who preceded her in death on Nov. 24, 2011. Louise was a dedicated wife to D.L. and mother to Cindy, Vivian and Jon. She was president of Fannin Elementary, Jefferson Junior High and Grand Prairie High School PTAs. Louise also was president of District PTA and Post PTA, and a life member...

Visitation: 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb 10, 2022 at Victory Temple, 2021 Acosta, Grand Prairie, 75051, followed by funeral services at 3. Burial: Mt. Kenton Cemetery in Paducah, KY.

Jerry Keith Bitner, 64, a native of Littlefield, TX and raised in Plainview, TX, Missionary to Mexico and current resident of Arlington, TX, passed away at his home Wednesday, January 5, 2022 following a lengthy illness. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church, 401 W Church Street, Grand Prairie, TX, 75050 followed by a Funeral Service at 11. Burial: Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving. Jerry Bitner was born on October 8, 1957, the son of the late Forrest Albert Bitner and the late Mary Jo Kirk Bitner. After receiving a degree in science, he would attend Arlington Baptist College. His calling was to Mexico, where he served from 1993 to...

Kenneth David Banks, 75, of Flower Mound, TX, died at his home on November 6, 2021. Ken was born in New Boston, TX. He was a graduate of New Boston High School Class of 1964 and a graduate of Texas A&M, formerly East Texas State University, Commerce, TX. He is survived by his wife Suzanne Banks of Flower Mound, TX, son Joshua Banks, son and daughter-in-law Sean and Laura Banks and grandchildren Madison and Carter Banks, brother Otto Banks, Jr, sisters Carolyn Banks and Barbara Kyles. He is preceded in death by his parents Otto and Margaret Hope Banks, sister Deborah Banks, and daughter Heather Banks-Brennan. Ken lived a life full of love and adventure. He loved the outdoors, especially...

Kenneth David Banks, 75, of Flower Mound, TX, died at his home on November 6, 2021. Ken was born in New Boston, TX. He was a graduate of New Boston High School Class of 1964 and a graduate of Texas A&M, formerly East Texas State University, Commerce, TX. He is survived by his wife Suzanne Banks of Flower Mound, TX, son Joshua Banks, son and daughter-in-law Sean and Laura Banks and grandchildren Madison and Carter Banks, brother Otto Banks, Jr, sisters Carolyn Banks and Barbara Kyles. He is preceded in death by his parents Otto and Margaret Hope Banks, sister Deborah Banks, and daughter Heather Banks-Brennan. Ken lived a life full of love and adventure. He loved the outdoors, especially...

Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and service at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, followed by burial in Lake Fork Baptist Cemetery in Alba.

Webb, Jodie Kathryn, 76, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 21, 2021. She is survived by husband, Rev. Billy Don Webb; 4 children, Jeffrey Webb, Shannon Lynch, David Webb and Valerie Reckart; 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 2 sisters. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Guerrero-Dean Funeral Home, 500 E Main Street, Grand Prairie, TX, 75050. Funeral: 12 Noon of Friday at Bible Believers First Assembly of God, 409 High School Drive, Grand Prairie, TX, 75050. Burial: Southland Memorial Park.

John Robert Wright, Jr. (92) passed away peacefully on Sunday December 20, 2020 which was his 92nd birthday. He was known to all that loved him as a prolific storyteller, a pursuer of justice, a lover of music and the arts, and a tinkerer. Mr. Wright was born on December 20, 1928. He was raised in Dallas and graduated from Crozier Tech High School in 1947. He attended North Texas State College, graduating in 1951. Upon graduation he played one summer in minor league baseball before returning to Texas and starting law school at the University of Texas Law School in Austin. When he graduated from law school, he was admitted to the bar in 1954 and began practicing in Grand Prairie. In...

Calvin Clifton Brundrett, 92, lovingly known as "Cal" to friends, entered into the arms of his Savior, early Saturday morning, Dec. 12, 2020. Funeral was Dec. 23, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Grand Prairie. Burial followed at Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens. Calvin Brundrett was born on August 25, 1928 in Normanna, Texas, a small community in Bee County, the eldest of 3 sons born to the late Clifton and Nora Brundrett. He was raised and attended school in Skidmore where he was a 1945 graduate of Skidmore High School. Cal learned the value of hard work, dedication, customer service and ethics at an early age. He worked with his parents in their grocery market and at the age of 11 Cal took...