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Jerry Brown passed away on April 6, 2022 in Tyler, TX. He was born on Sept. 3, 1944 in Dallas, TX. A celebration of life for Jerry will be held on April 25 at 6:00 pm at Shadybrook Club House. His funeral service will be held on April 26 at 1:15 pm at DFW National Cemetery where he will be laid to rest. For more information, please go to www.hughesftc.com.

Gail Baldwin of Dallas, died January 20th, 2022. Gail was born on March 5th, 1945, in Dallas, TX, and was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Roland Baldwin and Aileen Shepherd Baldwin. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and attended Texas Tech University and El Centro college. She went on to love her work at Doctor's Hospital in Dallas where she spent the majority of her career working as a respiratory therapist on the deep night shifts. Gail was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church. Prior to that she was a member of First Community Church on Mockingbird where she loved being a part of their Tuesday morning ladies' group. She was devoted to her pets - Lady,...

James M. (JIM) Burleson, Jr transitioned to his heavenly home on January 20, 2022. Born Nov 22, 1932 in Tupelo, MS to JM and Bertie Monroe Burleson, Jim was one of seven siblings. He excelled in academics and music in the Tupelo schools then went to Abilene Christian University where he majored in business. Jim served in the US Army and subsequently relocated to Dallas in 1957 where he married Irene Bagley of Paris, TX, in 1964. They adopted Jeff Burleson in 1967 and settled as a family in University Park. Jim was a member at the Preston Road church of Christ for 65 years where he served as a deacon for nearly 40 of those years. He is fondly remembered for his many acts of...

Joy Pennybacker West was born on April 5, 1930 and passed on January 16, 2022. It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we share the passing of Joy Pennybacker West of Richardson, Texas. Joy passed peacefully from this life on Sunday at 91 years of age, after a period of illness. A Memorial Service will be held at Hughes Family Tribute Center of Dallas, 9700 Webb Chapel Rd, Dallas, TX. 75220 at 3:00 p.m. Friday January 21st. All friends and family are welcome to celebrate her life with her family. A live streamed attendance will be offered for those who cannot attend. For more information, please visit www.HughesFTC.com/obituary/Joy-West

Vivian Ruth McFerrin, 96, passed from this life on November 17, 2021. Services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, November 20, 2021, in the Abbey Mausoleum at Restland Cemetery. See her full obituary at www.hughesftc.com.

Smart, sweet and tough as nails (if she needed to be). Fay was born in the Lakewood area of Dallas in 1925 to Lillian Bell Mann Garner and George Benjamin Garner, Sr. Her earliest childhood years, during the depression, were spent on her grandparent's farm in AK, before relocating back to Dallas when she was 8 years old. In her early 20's she worked in the fine jewelry department at Neiman Marcus, where she met Dick (the love of her life). Together they lived a life full of adventure. As a couple (and they were always seen together) they travelled in their Airstream to all 48 contiguous States. She was also an avid sailor and became a qualified celestial navigator. Fay loved all...

Albert Vera, 98, beloved Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on October 7, 2021. He entered this world on June 16, 1923 in Houston, Texas, born to Clemente and Leandra Vera. In his younger days he was an amateur boxer. He also loved playing golf. Albert served in the Navy for 20 years, including service in World War II in the Pacific Ocean. Albert married the love of his life, Beatrice, 76 years ago. They loved to dance together to big band music. They celebrated a special 50th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows at a Mass at St. Monica Catholic Church. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and The Veterans of Foreign Wars. Albert also loved the...

Eric Martin Blanco, 68 of Azle, TX died September 20, 2021 in Logan, New Mexico. Eric was a graduate of LD Bell HS and UT Arlington and served as a Navy Torpedoman. Funeral - 9:15a.m. Monday, October 18, in the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Eric was born October 22, 1952 in Mexico City, Mexico. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nanci Ann Blanco of Hurst, TX, father Nestor G. Blanco of Brandon, MS and Nestor R. Blanco of Hurst, TX. Survivors - Michael G. Blanco of Houston, Jeff M. Blanco of Oklahoma City and several nephews and great-nieces.

David Warren Makatura passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021. David was born on December 17, 1948 in Torrance, California to Barbara and Leonard Makatura. David grew up among the orange groves in Manhattan Beach and Santa Paula, California where he played pick-up baseball with his friends and bought comics for a nickel. He graduated from UC Davis with a bachelor's in Physics, earning the prestigious Hertz Fellowship, and would go on to receive a master's in Applied Science Engineering. He later earned a master's in Physics from Montana State University. David's brilliant, abstract mind loved thinking through obscure physics and math problems throughout his life. While at UC Davis,...

Emily Jane Mills, a lifelong resident of Dallas passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 10 surrounded by her family. Emily was born on October 10, 1924 and was predeceased by her parents, Jacob Woodley Boles of Greenville, TX, and Katherine Evantha Scurry Boles of Dallas, TX. Emily attended the Hockaday School and graduated from Highland Park High School. She went on to attend The University of Texas and SMU where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree. Emily belonged to the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. Emily spent the better part of her career in banking services having worked for Highland Park State Bank, Preston State Bank, Dallas Federal Savings & Loan, and Bank One...

Jason Tuveng was born on 7/28/1969 in Dallas, Tx and passed on 6/20/2021. Way too young. Jason attended and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1988. Jason loved interacting and socializing with people which led to his career in the Restaurant Industry for over 30 years. His main hobbies were collecting designer shoes, handbags and watches. Jason lived a Carpe Diem type lifestyle and always dreamed of one day going to Paris. He was always game to have a good time. Jason is survived by his Aunt Millie; siblings Prissy, Chris, and Stephanie; nephews Robert and Drew; cousins Beth and Heather: and many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his Mother Madeline and...

On June 19, 2021, Amanda Muse Neuhoff (aka Mandy) passed away at the age of 51 from brain cancer. Amanda was born on February 21, 1970, in Memphis, TN to Geri and Bill Muse, Jr. She grew up in Knoxville, TN and attended the University of Georgia where she graduated with a Journalism degree in 1992. After college and a long-distance romance, Amanda married the love of her life, Byron Neuhoff in 1994. She often referred to Byron as "the cutest invisible man she ever knew". They settled in Atlanta, GA and Amanda pursued her life-long dream of working for the Olympics. At the young age of 26, Amanda coordinated all the volunteer workers who staffed the Centennial Olympic Park during the games....

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Rudolph "Rudy" Garza, Sr. passed into eternal rest March 11, 2021 at the ripe old age of 101 at home in Grand Prairie, TX. Rudy was born in Donna, TX June 17, 1919. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and was sent to work at Camp David Arizona. Later he was drafted in the US Army Airforce Branch in 1940 and served as a Medical Technician. After the war he became the shop superintendent of Supreme Engraving Company in Dallas and after 25 years of service, retired. He loved life, family and making people laugh. As a faithful member of Agape Memorial UMC, He loved fellowship with the Methodist Men and loved to cook and be in Christmas plays. He is preceded in death by his wife of 73...

On Sunday, February 14, 2021, Gene Vivero, loving husband, father and beloved coach, passed away at the age of 71. He was born on March 2,1949 in Houston, Texas to Elias Vivero and Alice Rodriguez Vivero. He graduated from North Dallas High School in 1967 where he met and later married his high school sweetheart, Janie Maldonado. They were married for almost 54 years. Together, Gene and Janie raised their daughters, Sophia, Gena, and Amy and their son, Christopher. Gene will be remembered for his well-honed sense of humor. He loved telling and hearing jokes. He always used humor in his life to make us laugh and see different possibilities in every situation. Gene worked for the...

Patricia Darlene Kassen, age 87, passed away on Friday, December 11th, 2020. She was born March 31, 1933 in Paton, IA to John and Clara Riehl. She married the love of her life , William( Bill) Nelson Kassen on April 15th, 1961. Please go to https://www.hughesftc.com/obituary/Patricia-Kassen for funeral service details.

Edith Blackmarr was born on June 12, 1943 and died November 16, 2020. She was born in West, grew up in Grand Prairie and lived in Highland Park for 30 plus years. She had an extremely successful real estate career and won many honors including multiple TOP DALLAS RELATOR awards. She was a founder and partner in the 4th largest Dallas real estate firm before founding Blackmarr and Associates Realtors brokerage. She was married to Brian Blackmarr for 58 years and together they traveled the world, visiting six continents, climbing the Egyptian Pyramids, walking the Great Wall of China and Tangoing in Buenos Aires. Edith was also an accomplished Captain, who for 20 years expertly navigated...

John P. Sherick, 87 of Dallas Texas and formerly Washington Boro, went home to be with his Lord & Savior on 10/20/2020. He is survived by his wife Etna and 4 sons, Bill (Jenn), Jim, Dan, Dick (Diane) and grand-children Elle and Drew. He is also survived by his brother Don (Marilyn), SIL Verna and predeceased sister Evelyn Sell and brother Fred. After graduating from F & M College, John served 2 years in the Counter Intelligence Corps of the U.S. Army. Most of his business life was spent as an employee of the DuPont Chemical Co., where he worked in various positions in research, sales and marketing. John was a member of Grace Bible Church, Dallas, where he was a beloved Sunday...

John P. Sherick went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 20, 2020 at the age of 87. He was born in Washington Boro, Lancaster County, PA as the son of Chester D. Sherick and Grace Frey Sherick. He was raised on a farm and graduated from Columbia High School, Columbia, PA, in 1950. Afterwards, he attended Franklin and Marshall College where he graduated in 1954 with a B. S. degree in Chemistry. John and his wife (the former Etna Smyth) were wed in 1957. Their marriage of 63 years produced four sons, William (wife Jennifer), James, Daniel, and Richard (wife Diane), and two grandchildren, Elizabeth Sherick and Andrew Sherick. John is survived by a brother, Donald Sherick (wife...

Nellie Lee Goode was born August 7, 1921 in Dallas, Texas and passed away October 19, 2020 in McKinney, TX. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 73 years, Robert (Bob) D. Goode, parents Mary Ida and Henry E. Martin. Survived by sons Richard Goode; Dennis Goode and wife Anita; daughter Carol James and husband Rick; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Nellie and Bob met at North American Airline during WWII. Although most days were spent behind a desk, they sometimes accompanied pilots on test flights in new AT-6 training planes with parachutes strapped to their backs. Nellie helped open Titches at Northpark Mall where she worked for many years before retirement from...

Jill Redmond passed away on October 9, 2020. For service details and obituary, please visit www.HughesFTC.com