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ALVIN THOMAS MABRY



“Spread your beautiful wings you are now free, a guardian angel with God you can now be.”



The Reason

You ask me why I love you, sweet, since there are better men. You set my thoughts a wandering; why do I love you then? It may be there are arms as strong; there may be eyes as bright; It may be there are gayer smiles and footsteps just as light. It may be there are clearer minds, which I have never met, and spirits that could kindle mine with wits that’s keener yet. It may be there are gentler hearts and souls as deep and wise – But in the mingling of the brew love’s secret savor lies. Then not for body, mind or heart, but for their perfect blend. I loved you first, and love you still and shall, without an end.



Alvin Thomas Mabry was born Jan. 2, 1932 in Cyril, Okla. to Roy and Ivy Mabry of Gainesville. He passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He fought a courageous battle with cancer.

Alvin married the love of his life, Clora June Moser, Sept. 5, 1953. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1949 and served until 1956. He was involved in six major battles in the Korean War. Congressman Ralph Hall awarded Alvin with the new Korean War Medal in 2008. Alvin worked for Gainesville ISD for 20 years. He was known and loved by the students and staff as “Mr. Alvin.” He worked for Glenn Polk as a courtesy driver for 10 years and for Team Bonner for one year. Alvin loved NASCAR, fishing and spending time with family. He never met a stranger. He loved meeting new people and everyone loved him.

In addition to his wife, June Mabry of Gainesville, Alvin was a beloved father to son, Dennis Mabry and wife Louise Mabry of Whitesboro; daughters, Shelah Bean of Whitesboro and Debbie Kerr and husband Billy Kerr of Southmayd; three sons he loved as his own, Kevin Breeden and wife Charlotte of Wichita Falls, Bryce Breeden and wife Tammy of Oakridge and the late Favin Breeden; granddaughter, Krystal Beyer of Southmayd, grandsons, Kristopher Kerr and wife Stefanie of Shady Shores, Josh Mabry and Trevor Mabry of Aubrey, Vincent Bean of Whitesboro and Trey Simmons and Hunter Lee of Wolfe City; great-grandchildren, Aaron Beyer and Baylee Beyer of Southmayd and Kody Kerr of Shady Shores and sister, Jane Gayle Voyles of Indiana.

Mr. Mabry was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Geraldine Smith and Christine Johnson and stepfather, Dean Sanders.

Funeral services for Alvin Thomas Mabry will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 30 at Clement-Keel Chapel, with Pastor Carl E. Bilderblock officiating.

Burial with military honors will follow in Sadler Cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Clement-Keel Funeral Home.

Visitation will be this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

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TONY DWAYNE DAVIS

Memorial services for Tony Dwayne Davis, 49, of Gainesville, are set for Thursday July 29, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Hillcrest Church of Christ, with David Gray officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Mr. Davis died Sunday, July 25, 2010 in Grayson County.

He was born on March 30, 1961 in Dallas.

Mr. Davis is survived by his parents, Weldon D. and Rae Ann Stephenson Davis.

Visitation will follow the memorial service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hillcrest Church of Christ, 1712 O’Neal St., Gainesville, TX 76240

You may sign the online registry at geojcarroll.com.





JUANITA COTE

ROSSTON — Funeral services for Juanita Cote, 86, of Rosston will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Forestburg Methodist Church with Rev. Ronnie Blankenship of Hughes Baptist Church of Lindsay, Okla., Rev. Ricky Kerry, of Saint Jo Missionary Baptist Church and Rev. Sam Campbell of Forestburg Methodist Church, officiating.

Pallbearers will be Andy Blankenship, Darrell Sutton, Brian Sutton, Thomas Fortuna, David Bennett and Brian Phillips.

Burial will follow in Rosston Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Juanita Cote passed away July 27, 2009 at Medical Center in Plano. She was born to Anderson Paul and Delia Mae (Richardson) Sutton, March 15, 1924 in Prairie Point. She attended Ross Point School and graduated from Era High School. She married Tom Cote Aug. 17, 1944 in Gainesville. Juanita retired from the Grand Prairie ISD where she was a lunchroom manager for South Grand Prairie High School. She was a member of Eastern Star #219 in Grand Prairie, Forestburg United Methodist Church and Prairie Point Church of the Nazarene.

Juanita Cote was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and John Fortuna of Richmond, Va.; brothers, Travis Sutton and his wife Sue of Rosston and Ross Sutton of Rosston; grandchildren, Thomas Cote Fortuna and wife Richa, Katelyn Ashley Fortuna, Jennifer Emma Phillips and husband Brian, all of Virginia, and Janine Marie Fortuna of New York; great-grandchildren, Cote and Emma Phillips of Virginia and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Delia Sutton; husband, Tom Cote and sisters, Johnnie Ruth Blankenship and Callie Presley.

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JEAN ELIZABETH (WARD) MERGERSON

FORT WORTH — Funeral services for Jean Elizabeth (Ward) Mergerson, 67, of Fort Worth are set for 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at the Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Gainesville, with Rev. Frank Lorne of Corinth Baptist Church in Gainesville and Bishop Jerry Davis of Holy Faith Church in Fort Worth officiating.

Burial will follow at New Rest Haven Cemetery in Gainesville. Services are under the direction of the Dearion and Davis Funeral Parlor in Gladwater.

Mrs. Mergerson died Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Kindred Hospital Southwest in Fort Worth.

She was born on Jan. 8, 1943 in Gainesville.

She is survived by her husband, A.V. Mergerson Sr. of Streetman; sons, A.V. Mergerson Jr. of Dallas and Carlos Mergerson of Fort Worth; daughter, Adrian Davis of Crowley; brother, Robert Ward of Oakland, Calif.; sisters, Barbara Batom of Oakland, Calif., Glenda Sadler of Dallas, Rosie Dobbins of Fort Worth and Shirley Parrmore of Fort Worth; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation is set from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at Corinth Baptist Church in Gainesville.





BILL UNDERHILL

Funeral arrangements for Bill Underhill are pending with the Geo. J. Carroll and Son Funeral Home.





PARVIN RICE

Funeral arrangments for Parvin Rice are pending with Quinlan Funeral Home.





PAUL DAVID MCKINNEY

Memorial services for Paul David McKinney, 59, of Gainesville are scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, July 30, 2010 at the Church of the Nazarene in Gainesville.

Burial is pending. Arrangements are under the direction of Clement-Keel Funeral Home.

Mr. McKinney died on July 4, 2010 at his residence.

He was born Aug. 3, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Mr. McKinney is survived by his brother, Donald McKinney of Gainesville.





RONNY DALE DOBBS

WEATHERFORD — Funeral services for Ronny Dale Dobbs, 57, of Weatherford will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Meador Funeral Home Chapel in Whitesboro, with Rev. Rick Carney officiating.

Interment will follow at Collinsville Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Meador Funeral Home.

Mr. Dobbs died on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at his residence in Weatherford.

He was born on Jan. 1, 1953 in Sherman.

Survivors include his son, Clinton Dobbs of Weatherford; daughters, Ronni Lynn Smith of San Antonio, Brittany Williams of Maud and Meghann Taylor of Maud; nine grandchildren; brother, Cecil Dobbs of Whitesboro; sisters, Freda Dobbs of Whitesboro and Dorothy Ludlum of Whitesboro.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

To sign the online registry, go to www.meadorfuneralhome.com.





 ROBERT H. BELL

 Services for Robert H. Bell, 86, are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Friday, July 30, 2010, at Meador Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. John Reynolds of North Hills Baptist Church officiating.

Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro. Services are under the direction of Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro.

Mr. Bell died on July 28, 2010 at Whitesboro Health and Rehabilitation.

He was born in Woodbine.

Mr. Bell is survived by his wife, Rose Bell; daughters, Karen Young of Whitesboro and Shirley Bolton of Lewisville; step-son, Blake Nichols of Farmers Branch; grandchildren, Derek Young of Denison, Jordan Young of Whitesboro and Cory Bolton of Denver, Colo. and step-grandson, Zack Durbin of New York.

Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, prior to the service.





CAROLYN DELANE BAKER

Carolyn Delane Baker died July 26, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Okla. at the age of 50 years. Memorial services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Wadley’s Funeral Chapel in Purcell, Okla. Services are under the direction of Wadley’s Funeral Service.

Carolyn was born Sept. 9, 1959 in Muskogee, Okla. to Charles and Freda Bolser. On June 5, 1982, Carolyn and Bill Baker were united in marriage in Lexington, Okla.

Mrs. Baker is survived by her husband, Bill Baker; children, Brandon and Amy Baker, Mandy and Josh Lokker and Mahaley and Garvin Kirk; father, Charles Bolser; siblings, Robert and Dawn Bolser, Gary and Darlene Bolser, David Bolser and Beverly and Butch Moore; mother-in-law, Berniece Montgomery; grandchildren, Jordan Garcia, Alexis Baker and River Kirk and many other relatives and friends.

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