Wylie Cemetery Obits

Collin Co. Cemeteries of TX

Submitted by  Elaine Nall Bay and Patricia Nall

 

Wylie Cemetery, Collin Co., TX

Funeral services for Justin Wayne Russell, 19, of Wylie were held April 26, 2008, at Murphy Road Baptist Church. Interment followed at the Wylie Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Reid officiated. Mr. Russell died April 22 in Wylie. He was born Aug. 23, 1988, in Jacksonville to Herman Ray Russell, Jr. and Charmagne Renee (Gilbert) Bender. Mr. Russell graduated from Wylie High School where he participated on the wrestling team. He was self-employed as an arborist. He was married to Sarah Elizabeth Chesson. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Russell of Wylie; daughter, Gracie Elizabeth Russell of Wylie; parents, Bryan and Charmagne Bender of Wylie, Herman Ray Russell Jr. of Longview, David and Liz Chesson of Wylie; brothers, Christopher Ray Russell of Wylie and Collin Ray Russell of Wylie; grandparents, Harold Wayne Gilbert of Wagoner, Okla. and Ray and Carol Bender of Richardson. Arrangements were under the direction of Allen Funeral Home of Wylie. ~ ~ ~ The Wylie News, Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Funeral services for Brock Alan Banks, 19, of Wylie were held April 26, 2008, at Murphy Road Baptist Church. Interment followed at the Wylie Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Reid officiated. Mr. Banks died April 22 in Wylie. He was born Sept. 7, 1988, in Richardson to Greg Alan and Donna Jean (Squiers) Banks. Mr. Banks graduated from Wylie High School. He was a member of Big Spring Baptist Church in Richardson and was a self-employed arborist. Survivors include his parents, Greg and Donna Banks of Wylie; sister, Brittany Banks of Irving; brother, Ryan Bowlen of Irving; grandparents, Dalton and Wanda Banks of Winnsboro, Royce Squiers of Whitehouse and Anita Hanson of Tyler and a son expected in August, Peyton Alan. Arrangements were under the direction of Allen Funeral Home of Wylie. ~ The Wylie News, Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Graveside services for Judith Elaine Childress, 61, of Plano were held April 29, 2008, at the Wylie Cemetery. Mrs. Childress died April 25 in Plano after a long illness. She was born Nov. 1, 1946, in Franklin, Penn., to the late Arthur and Marjorie (Weber) Harrah. She was of the Jehovah’s Witness faith. Survivors include her son, Timothy Ray Childress of Stevensville; brother, Richard Harrah of Log Cabin and sister, Carol A. Stryker of Mesa, Ariz. Arrangements were under the direction of Allen Funeral Home of Wylie. ~ The Wylie News, Wednesday, April 30, 2008


Funeral services for Jerry Wayne Miller, 40, of Wylie were held April 8, 2008, at Allen Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at the Wylie Cemetery. The Rev. Duane Crane officiated. Mr. Miller Died April 4, 2008, in Wylie after a traffic accident. He was born in Garland to Billy Joe Pruitt and Lucille Miller Hamilton. He married Jann Rene Smith Aug. 11, 2007, in Wylie. Survivors include his wife, Jann Miller of Wylie; parents Lucille Hamilton and Billy Joe Pruitt; children, Joshua Miller, Brittany Miller, Kade Miller and Hunter Miller; stepchildren, Alex, Krystal, Jared, Tiara and Brianna; granddaughter, Hailey; sister, Micheall Turner; brothers, Billy Gean Miller, Billy Ray Miller, Bud Miller, Michael Turner, Randy Turner and Buster Pruitt; half-sisters, Renne Pruitt, Angie Pruitt, Ivory Pruitt and Billie Pruitt; half-brothers, Joe Glenn Pruitt and Randy Terry. Arrangements were under the direction of Allen Funeral Home of Wylie. ~ ~ ~ The Wylie News, Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Funeral services for Edithe Ameril Williams, 93, of Whitney were held April 15, 2008, at Allen Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at Wylie Cemetery. Mrs. Williams died April 11, 2008. She was born Feb. 16, 1915, in Newlin to the late Arthur and Ora (Crow) Pierce. Mrs. Williams was a member of the White Bluff Chapel in Whitney. She married Lloyd Cecil Williams Oct. 15, 1931, in Hollis, Okla. He preceded her in death. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Gary L. and Karen Williams of Whitney, Bobby D. and Ann Williams of Wylie; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Allen Funeral Home of Wylie. ~ ~ ~ The Wylie News, Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Funeral services for Patsy (Pat) Lou Rushing, 74, of Wylie were held April 13, 2008, at Allen Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at the Wylie Cemetery. Dr. A.L. Draper and the Rev. Thomas Maynard officiated. Mrs. Rushing died April 11 at her residence after a long illness. She was born Dec. 16, 1933, in Aquilla to the late Marion V. and Fannie Madlin (Fowler) Glenn. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Mike and Janelle Ponfick of Bedford, Billy Bob Story of Blue Ridge; daughters, Debbie Lewis of Wylie, Carol Ryburn of Wylie; stepson, James H. Rushing and his wife Debra of Garland; stepdaughters and their husbands, Linda and Don Henry of Rowlett, Nancy and Rowdy Rodamaker of Mesquite; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. ~ ~ ~ The Wylie News, Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Funeral services for Patsy (Pat) Lou Rushing, 74, of Wylie were held April 13, 2008, at Allen Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at the Wylie Cemetery. Dr. A.L. Draper and the Rev. Thomas Maynard officiated. Mrs. Rushing died April 11 at her residence after a long illness. She was born Dec. 16, 1933, in Aquilla to the late Marion V. and Fannie Madlin (Fowler) Glenn. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Mike and Janelle Ponfick of Bedford, Billy Bob Story of Blue Ridge; daughters, Debbie Lewis of Wylie, Carol Ryburn of Wylie; stepson, James H. Rushing and his wife Debra of Garland; stepdaughter's and their husbands, Linda and Don Henry of Rowlett, Nancy and Rowdy Rodamaker of Mesquite; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. ~ ~ ~ The Farmersville Times, Thursday, April 17, 2008

Funeral services for Roy Glenn Allen of Garland were held April 7, 2008, at Highland Oak Church of Christ. Burial followed at Wylie Cemetery. Minister George Baker officiated. Mr. Allen died April 3, 2008, in Rowlett. He was born Aug. 10, 1931, in Dallas to the late Owen Kildare and Delphine (Bozeman) Allen. According to his family, Mr. Allen joined the United States Air Force after graduating from high school. He served during the Korean War. He married Janita Ann Summers May 31, 1958, in Dallas. She preceded him in death. He was retired from Safeway and had been a member of the Highland Oaks Church of Christ in Dallas. Survivors include sons, Keith Allen and his wife Tammy of Sachse and Doug Allen and his wife Loretta also of Sachse and two grandchildren, Mikah Allen and Danielle Allen. Arrangements were under the direction of Allen Funeral Home of Wylie. ~ ~ ~ The Wylie News, Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Funeral services for Ernestine Lougean Allen of Wylie were March 27, 2008, at the First Baptist Church of Wylie. The Rev. Ray Richey, The Rev. Rob Phillips and The Rev. Walter Allen officiated. Mrs. Allen died March 24 in Garland. She was born Oct. 9, 1926, in Nevada to the late Albert Arnel and Oda (Horton) Wilson. She married Odil Z. Allen on Nov. 1, 1946, in Wylie. Survivors include son, Dennis Allen and his wife Dianne of Daingerfield; daughter, DeRhonda Phillips and her husband Rob of Tyler; grandchildren, Shawn Phillips, Brittney Phillips, Heather Allen and great-grandson Zaden White. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Oda Wilson; husband, Odil Allen and granddaughter, Shannon White. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Wylie Cemetery Association. Arrangements were under the direction of Allen Funeral Home of Wylie. ~ ~ ~ The Wylie News, Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Funeral services for LaVerne Joseph Feld were held March 27, 2008, at First Baptist Church Wylie. The Rev. Ray Richey officiated. Interment followed in Wylie Cemetery. Mr. Feld died March 24 in Plano. He was born June 25, 1933, in Carroll, Iowa, to the late Linus and Clara (Loew) Feld. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. Feld married Marian Louise Moore Sept. 4, 1956, in Carroll, Iowa. He was a maintenance supervisor at Rockwell International prior to his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Marian Feld of Wylie; children, Jeff Feld and his wife Paula of Wylie and Diane Feld of Mesquite, Nev.; sister Jeane Snyder of Carroll, Iowa; brothers, James Feld of Camden, Tenn. and Ron Feld of Simpsonville, S.C.; and five grandchildren, Randi Feld, Kelly Feld, Stephanie Feld, Jeremy Matteson and Joel Matteson. ~ ~ ~ The Wylie News, Wednesday, April 2, 2008

 

Wylie News
April 26, 2006
 
Funeral services for Viola Dovola Godwin, 99, of McKinney were held April 25, 2006, in the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel.  The Rev. Bobby Baker officiated.  Interment was in Wylie Cemetery.  Mrs. Godwin died April 23 in McKinney.  She was born Sept. 20, 1906, to Looney Ray and America Frances (Seabourn) Housewright. She married Napoleon Bonaparte (Bunk) Godwin. Mrs. Godwin was a homemaker and a member of the Branch Baptist Church.  She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.  Mrs. Godwin was preceded in death by her parents; husband; five sisters and one brother.
The Wylie News
Wednesday, Oct 25, 2006
 
Georgia Merritt, 86, of Wylie, Texas died at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Wylie on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006. she was born Feb. 25, 1920 in Louisiana to the late John and Trudie (Montgomery) Roberts. Georgia was a member of the Methodist Church.  Georgia is survived by sons, Johnny A. Merritt of Quinlan, Texas and Charles H. Merritt of Mesquite, Texas; daughters, V. Elaine Patterson of Sachse, Texas and Shirley White of Wylie; 23 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.  Visitation was held Monday, October 23, 2006 at Allen Funeral Home from 6 – 8 p.m. Funeral serves were Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the Allen Funeral Chapel. Rev. Thomas Maynard officiated the funeral service. Interment followed at the Wylie Cemetery in Wylie. Funeral services were under the direction of Allen Funeral Home. 

 

The Wylie News
Wed, Oct 25, 2006
Funeral services were held for Kenneth Nall Oct. 20 at the First Baptist Church of Wylie. Dr. A. L. Draper officiated.
Pallbearers were Jerry Hunter, Patrick Minihan, Josh Nall, Richard Parker, Sam Satterwhite and Don Whitt. Honorary Pallbearers were Brett Barry, Gary Bowland, Wayne Campbell, Matt Conoly, Morgan Conoly, Raymond Cooper, Harry Darby, Ben Groves, Ken Lane, Steve Reid and James Wright. Interment followed at the Wylie Cemetery.
Mr. Nall passed away Oct.17, 2006, at the age of 62. He was born Oct. 4, 1944, in Dallas to Frances and Mildred Nall. Mr. Nall and his family moved to Wylie when he was in the eighth grade. Wylie became a lifelong home for him. Mr. Nall graduated from Wylie High School in 1963. Mr. Nall married his high school sweetheart, Mary Ann Groves, June 26, 1964, in Wylie. They were married for 42 years. They raised their daughters Stacey and Christi, who still live in Wylie with their families. Mr. Nall’s grandchildren were the joy of his life. He looked forward to their Sunday family lunches always welcoming their friends with an extra plate on the table. Megan, his granddaughter even said that not only was he their Papa, he was Wylie’s Papa.
Mr. Nall was the owner of the Wylie Hardware Store which he ran with his brother, Bobby Nall for 17 years. The hardware store became a meeting place for Wylie’s finest to discuss the weather, the community, and of course, Wylie football. Mr. Nall sold the hardware store and retired in November 2003.
Mr. Nall was also the plant manager for Johnston Manufacturing in Wylie for 17 years prior to purchasing the hardware store. Although managing 200 women could be a challenge at times, the employees became an extended family for him. Mr. Nall hired many teenagers for the summers, who quickly realized that going off to college would be better than working in the hot factory.
Mr. Nall loved all sports and was a loyal Wylie fan and supporter throughout his life. He was a Wylie Pirate himself in high school playing football and basketball. He was also given an award for not missing a single Wylie football game for 25 years in 1988. Until the week preceding his death, you would find him on Row R, Seat 23, at every home game. During halftime, you would see him under the stands waiting for his grandchildren for a short visit and to give them popcorn and soda money.
KC, as he was known by his friends, treasured the friendships that he shared throughout the years. Mr. Nall and Mary Ann enjoyed many trips and Saturday night dinners with their special group of friends. Mr. Nall enjoyed playing golf with both old and young partners and participated in many community golf tournaments. Even though his age and handicap increased, he still managed to win a few tournaments.
Mr. Nall was a member of the Wylie Lions Club, Wylie City Council and served as Mayor pro tem of Wylie at one time. He served an active role in the community coaching Little League or watching his daughters and grandchildren play sports in the stands.
Mr. Nall touched many people during his life. He was known by his quick wit and friendly smile. When people think of Mr. Nall, they will remember him by a funny story that they shared with him. He will be missed by all.
Mr. Nall is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Nall, of Wylie; daughter Stacey Cobb and husband Mike, Christi Keisler and husband Barry of Wylie; mother, Mildred Nall and his father, the late Frances Nall of Garland; grandchildren, Megan Warren, Madison Warren, Austin Keisler, Haylee Keisler, Kelly Cobb and Sean Cobb; brothers, Ronnie Nall of Plano, Donald Nall of Lindale, and Bobby Nall of Lake Tawakoni, numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Funeral services were under the direction of Allen Funeral Home.
The Wylie News
Wednesday, Oct 25, 2006
 
Helen Marie Stewart, 89, of Garland, formerly of Wylie, died in Garland Oct. 15, 2006.  Mrs. Stewart was born in Blue Ridge May 4, 1917, to Cliff Martin and Claudia May (Kirby) Headrick. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband John Cleve Stewart. Survivors include her daughters, Sharon Payne, of Garland, and Nona Swaner, of Wylie; son, Gary Stewart, of Corpus Christi; sister, Trannie Lee of Carmel, Calif.; six grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.  Funeral services were held Oct. 18 at the First Baptist Church of Wylie. Dr. A. L. Draper officiated. Interment followed at the Wylie Cemetery. Funeral services were under the direction of Allen Funeral Home.