Grove Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park

Colwill, Marvin E. & Betty Jo Memorial Service scheduled for Saturday, November 4 at 2:00 at Grove Hill Funeral Home Full details at www.grove-hill.com

Marilyn Ann Shriver Hansen, aged 89, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023, in Dallas, TX, at the home of her daughter. She was born on July 17, 1934, in Coats, Kansas to her wheat farming parents, Jacob and Frances Shriver. Marilyn spent an idyllic childhood in the small town of Coats, with some winters in Corpus Christi, TX. She graduated first in her class from Coats High School in 1952 and moved to Dallas to attend SMU. There she was active in campus life and the Delta Gamma Sorority. Marilyn graduated from SMU in 1956 with a degree in English and began working as a teacher in the DISD. She met Joe Dave Scott while at SMU and they married in 1960. The couple welcomed a son, Jackson...

Marilyn Ann Shriver Hansen, aged 89, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023, in Dallas, TX, at the home of her daughter. She was born on July 17, 1934, in Coats, Kansas to her wheat farming parents, Jacob and Frances Shriver. Marilyn spent an idyllic childhood in the small town of Coats, with some winters in Corpus Christi, TX. She graduated first in her class from Coats High School in 1952 and moved to Dallas to attend SMU. There she was active in campus life and the Delta Gamma Sorority. Marilyn graduated from SMU in 1956 with a degree in English and began working as a teacher in the DISD. She met Joe Dave Scott while at SMU and they married in 1960. The couple welcomed a son, Jackson...

Patsy ("Pat") Ruth Lewis passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the age of ninety-five years old, at last reunited with her late husband, Jerry M. Lewis, Jr., as well as her parents Clyde ("Dutch") and Bettie Price, sister Margie Stevenson, and son-in-law Gene Reynolds. She is survived by her brother, Clyde Price, and children, Jerry III and wife Cyndi, Cindy Reynolds, Nancy Minns and husband Steve, and Tom and wife Meg. Pat was lovingly known as "Monga" to her nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren: Jbeau (Jerry IV) Lewis and wife Milana (Mara), Natalie Crawford and husband Jason (Campbell and Rhett), Emily Chambers and husband Trent (Abby Grace, Isaac, and...

Janice Darolyn Comegys Robertson died peacefully at home on July 18, 2023, four days before her 93rd birthday, after enduring a courageous battle with cancer. Janice was born in Seattle, WA on July 22,1930, to parents Odessa Marie & William Carson Comegys. She spent a few treasured years of her early childhood near Ponca City, OK at her beloved grandparents' farm home, while her family rode out the Great Depression. By 1940, they had moved to Oak Cliff, where she graduated from Sunset High School in 1947. Shortly after, Janice met her future husband, Walter Robertson. While raising a family of five in Dallas, Janice enjoyed a long career with Mobil Pipeline Company, beginning in...

Dorothy Jean Fudge Gorman joyfully entered the gates of heaven July 4, 2023. Born Sept. 17,1928 in Georgetown, TX to parents Horace S. Fudge and Mittie F. Liles Fudge. Dorothy was a long time member at Lake Highlands Baptist Church and enjoyed many activities and friends there. She is predeceased by her parents; husband, Edward Gorman; sister, Bernice Fudge Underwood; brother, Raymond Fudge. Survived by daughters Bonnie J Gorman Borel and Merrill L Gorman Posey. Grandchildren Jeanine Borel Schremp, Christopher Borel (wife Deirdre) and Emily Posey. Great grandchildren Justin Schremp, Dexter and Delilah Borel. Also surviving are numerous nephews and nieces. Services at Grove Hill Funeral Home,...

Dale Sherman Dodson, age 71, passed away on May 19, 2023 in Temple, Texas. He was born on July 19, 1951 in San Pedro, California to Charles Sydney Dodson and Gloria Helene Lepire Dodson. Dale was raised in San Pedro, California and graduated from Carson City High School in 1968. Dale served as a Security Specialist in the United States Air Force from 1969 to 1973, ending his service as a Sergeant. Dale married Mary Dodson in 1978 and the couple had three children. Dale worked in a variety of industries, most notably for the Burlington North Railroad as a foreman for several years before working at Central Electrical Supply, where he worked for 30 years - first as a warehouse foreman, then...

Dr. Rebekah Elizabeth Noel, 87 and a half, reached the end of her life April 25th, in Dallas, Texas. She passed away comfortably, with her daughter and granddaughters by her side. Dr. Noel was born to Franklin and Mildred Swanner in 1935. After high school, Rebekah quickly earned her first Masters degree as a Baylor Bear. She eventually made it to Texas Woman's University, where she earned her Doctorate in psychology. She became a dedicated educator and diagnostician working with local school districts to build special education programs and worked with students with disabilities. Dr. Noel spent her entire life continuing her own education and maintained her certifications until her...

Emma Jo Boyd, age 87, passed away on March 20, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. She was born on July 5, 1935 in Emory, Texas to Lawrence Grady Power and Reba Alexander Power. Emma was raised in Emory, Texas where she graduated from Rains County High School in 1953. She married Ralph Lewis Boyd in 1958. Emma worked as an office manager at Lightall, where she worked for more than 40 years. In her spare time, Emma enjoyed watching SMU basketball and football, and St. Louis Cardinals baseball. She also loved to cook for friends and family. Those who loved Emma will always remember her as a hardworking and dedicated person. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Grady and Reba Power....

Gary Wayne Fisher, age 71, passed away on February 20, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. He was born on February 12, 1952 in Dallas, Texas to Dale and Marie Fisher. He was raised near Mountain Creek Lake in Grand Prairie, Texas and is where he graduated high school as a proud Gopher. He went on to have a very distinguished academic career where he obtained his B.B.A. from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1975, became a Certified Public Accountant in 1978, and got his MBA from Southern Methodist University in 1979. He was one of the first Fisher's to complete higher education and was proud of his accomplishments. He held education in high regard and actively spent his life seeking knowledge in...

JoAnn was born to Eugene and Temple Sprague on May 3, 1932 in Mesquite, Texas. She died peacefully on February 18, 2023 in the comforting care of Faith Hospice Center in Dallas. She was raised on a rural 3 acres in Mesquite. Her family moved to town when she was 10 years old. Being an only child, she was the apple of her daddy's eye! JoAnn attended Mesquite public schools and graduated from Mesquite High School in 1949 and then attended Baylor University. JoAnn married John Redden in 1953 and together they had three children - John Randall, Julie Ann, and Lori Lynn. The made their home in Mesquite and later in Dallas. JoAnn spent most of her young married life as a homemaker. She worked...

Floyd E. Whittle passed away on February 17, 2023 at age 88. He is survived by his wife, Mary Anne and children Janet Kaplan, Everett and Emil. He cherished his 11 Grand and Great Grand and Great Great Grandchildren. Floyd and Mary Anne were fortunate enough to have welcomed Virginia Oswald from Buckner's Children's Home as part of their bonus family. All family members shared his love for White Rock Lake. He and Mary Anne walked their dogs there nightly, visited the beloved ducks and enjoyed sunsets on their favorite bench. He was born on March 7, 1934 in Brush Creek, Arkansas to Fay & Grace Whittle and was one of 7 siblings. In 1952 he married his high school sweetheart Mary Anne...

Services will be held at Grove Hill Funeral Home. Visitation, 1/24/23 from 4-8pm and Service, 1/25/23 at 10am. Details at: www.grove-hill.com

Visitation Jan. 22, 2023 from 12-3 pm and Graveside Service Jan. 23, 2023 at 10 am at Grove Hill Funeral Home. More information: www.grove-hill.com

Benny Hopper, age 86, passed away on January 1, 2023 in Richardson, Texas. He was born on February 13, 1936 in Dallas, Texas to John Wesley Hopper and Katie Hopper. Benny was raised in Oak Cliff in Dallas, Texas where he graduated from Adamson High School in 1954. He attended the University of Texas in Arlington. Benny also served in the United States Airforce Reserves. He married Mary Evelyn Dance, the love of his life, in 1960 and the couple had two children. Benny worked as a Mechanical Engineer, and owned his own design firm, which he ran for over 35 years. In his spare time, Benny was a dedicated, lifelong member of Southern Baptist churches, having served in various leadership roles...

Oveta Kennedy, age 93, passed away on December 31, 2022 in Longview, Texas. She was born on November 24, 1929 in Hope, Arkansas to William Odas Honeycutt and Ivey Ruth Honeycutt. Oveta was raised in Hope, Arkansas where she attended Hope High School. She went on to marry the love of her life, James Royce Kennedy in 1950, and the couple had one child. Oveta worked as an Office Manager at Sweet Manufacturing Company in Dallas for over 20 years. She was a longtime member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church in Mesquite. In her spare time, she enjoyed embarking on church trips with friends at Calvary Hill Baptist Church, Friday night dinners at the historic El Fenix in downtown Dallas with friends,...

Charlotte Ann Allison passed away on December 31, 2022. She was born on September 9, 1934 to James M. Allison and Charlotte Yeargan Allison Buchanan. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, stepfather, Earl Buchanan; brother, Frank Allison; sister in law, Christine Allison; and twin sisters Martha and Margurite Allison. Charlotte Ann is survived by her niece Christine King of Jacksonville, Alabama; many cousins and friends. She attended N. R. Crozier Technical High School and graduated with honors in 1954. Her focus was on Home Economics. Charlotte was a junior volunteer at Parkland Hospital in Dallas prior to attending Bell Haven College for 2 years majoring in Home Economics...

The Rev. Abel Becerra passed away on December 18 following complications from a fall that cause a brain hemorrhage. He was 86, a retired Baptist preacher; he pastored churches on Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas, in conjunction with the Home Mission Board. Throughout his life, he was an example of Christ in word and deed. He truly fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith. His wife Hogla Garza Becerra, whom he met at the Hispanic Senior Adult Camp in Alto Frio, Texas in 2002, survives him. Rev Becerra was the father of Yolanda ( Dan) Rankin of Odessa and Michael Becerra of Gilbert, Arizona, and the grandfather of Zachary and Drew Rankin. Sisters Margaret Tingle of...

The Rev. Abel Becerra passed away on December 18 following complications from a fall that cause a brain hemorrhage. He was 86, a retired Baptist preacher; he pastored churches on Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas, in conjunction with the Home Mission Board. Throughout his life, he was an example of Christ in word and deed. He truly fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith. His wife Hogla Garza Becerra, whom he met at the Hispanic Senior Adult Camp in Alto Frio, Texas in 2002, survives him. Rev Becerra was the father of Yolanda (Dan) Rankin of Odessa and Michael Becerra of Gilbert, Arizona, and the grandfather of Zachary and Drew Rankin. Sisters Margaret Tingle of...

The world lost a truly great individual on December 17, 2022. Gus A. Owen passed peacefully at home on December 17, 2022 with his wife of 33 years, Kathryn, by his side. Known for his quick wit and political acumen, Gus was always happy to be with people. With his ready smile and humorous remarks, he was a friend to many. His habit of constant friendliness and genuine caring for people attracted many, many friends from all walks of life. In a world where so many people do not reach out to others, Gus was a breath of fresh air. His kindnesses to his family and others are too many to list here. Generous to a fault, Gus was always at the ready to help anyone in need. Gus was born in...

The world lost a truly great individual on December 17, 2022. Gus A. Owen passed peacefully at home on December 17, 2022 with his wife of 33 years, Kathryn, by his side. Known for his quick wit and political acumen, Gus was always happy to be with people. With his ready smile and humorous remarks, he was a friend to many. His habit of constant friendliness and genuine caring for people attracted many, many friends from all walks of life. In a world where so many people do not reach out to others, Gus was a breath of fresh air. His kindnesses to his family and others are too many to list here. Generous to a fault, Gus was always at the ready to help anyone in need. Gus was born in...