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Obituaries

Barbara Annette King

Barbara Annette King, 58, of Waxahachie, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017 at the Lifecare Hospital in Dallas. Annette was born Oct. 1, 1958, to T.W. and Ceilie (Craighead) King. King is survived by her three sons, Stephen Osborn of Sanger, Robert Osborn of North Carolina, and Jonathan Osborn of Waxahachie; her seven granddaughters and two grandsons; as well as five siblings and two adoptive siblings. The family will receive friends and relatives at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, at Water Street Baptist Church, located at 804 Water St. in Waxahachie.

Janice Chappell

Janice Chappell, 77, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017, at her home in Graham. Funeral services are scheduled 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, at the Graham Church of God. Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home. Janice was born Sept. 13, 1939 in Graham to the late Otha Harvey and Dollie Malinda (Lowe) Rogers. She married Jackie Wayne Chappell on Aug. 6, 1958 in Graham. He preceded her in death on April 29, 2005. Janice was a former employee of Graham Magnetics and a homemaker.

Raymond D. Hannah

Raymond D. Hannah, 89, passed away peacefully Monday, March 27, 2017, in Graham. A celebration of Life is pending with Morrison Funeral Home. Raymond was born Dec. 14, 1927 in Benjamin, to Jim and Effie Hannah. He was raised in the community of Berwick in Jack County. Raymond served our nation during the Korean war in the 931st Engineer Aviation Group. He lived his adult life in Graham as a building contractor. On Sept. 17, 1948, he married Marie Walker. Raymond was a man of many passions. He loved his family, and he and Marie raised a son and two daughters.

Kevin Jones

Kevin Jones, 56, passed away March 26, 2017 in Dallas, with his wife by his side. A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 30 at 2 p.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Kevin was born Sept. 23, 1960 in Richmond, Calif., to Frank P. Jones and the late Betty Jean Evans Jones. He graduated from Graham High School and was a member of the Church of Christ. Kevin was employed with Texas Almet in Arlington, where he was an engineer and programmer. Kevin enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His grandson, Hunter, was the light of his life.

Edward C. Dowling

Edward C. Dowling, 78, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 in Graham. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date in Carlsbad, California.  Edward was born June 9, 1938 in Bell, Calif., to the late Charles Dale and Mae Edith (MacCourt) Dowling. He married Nancy Carol Bowen on Dec. 5, 1959 in Vista, Calif. Edward worked as a milkman in Vista, Calif., then he later went into food service sales for 32 years.

Dennis Gene Bryan

Dennis Gene Bryan, 61, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 in Dallas. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in First Baptist Church in Graham under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home. Denny was born September 16, 1955 to the late Dr. John Manly and Joanne Lotz Bryan in Washington D.C. The Bryan family moved to Canyon, TX in 1956 where Denny graduated Canyon High School and continued his education by graduating from West Texas A&M University. Denny was the principle agent and owner of Bryan Insurance Agency for over 35 years.

Nancy Marilyn Bailey

Nancy Marilyn Bailey, 80, of Graham, formerly of Fort Worth, died Friday, March 3, 2017, surrounded by her family. A private burial will be held April 22, 2017 in San Francisco, California. Nancy was born Jan. 12, 1937 in San Antonio, the daughter of Everett W. Partin and Marion F. Lupomech Partin. She married George N. Bailey Jr. on Aug. 27, 1955 in San Antonio. He preceded her in death on April 12, 2007. Nancy spent a majority of her adult life devoted to raising five children, and in her spare time volunteered at numerous organizations her children were involved in.

Steven Ray Green

Steven Ray Green, 61, was taken home to Heaven on March 25, 2017. Steve was born in Sweetwater on Aug. 14, 1955, and his family moved to Graham in 1957. After retiring from Tuboscope, Steve devoted his time to hunting, fishing and helping his mother with her resale shop. Those who knew Steve enjoyed his quick wit, sense of humor and generous heart. He cherished his friends, family and especially his nieces and nephews. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Charles Green Jr., and sister, Diana Robinson.

Hugh David Stovall

Hugh David Stovall died Wednesday, March 15, 2017, in Graham. He was 59.  Hugh was laid to rest Sunday, March 19, beside his father's grave at Pioneer Cemetery in Graham. Arrangements were under the direction of McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home. Hugh was born Jan. 23, 1958 in Graham. He graduated in 1976 from Graham High School. He earned a bachelor of science degree in aerospace engineering from The University of Texas in Austin in 1981. After graduation he moved to Houston and worked for IBM, where he met his wife, Linda. Hugh and Linda were married in 1984 and lived in League City.

Helen Sue Donnell

Helen Sue Donnell passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017, surrounded by family in Graham. Visitation will be at Morrison Funeral Home Saturday, March 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. Services will be held at First United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 26 at 2 p.m. Burial will be at the Graford Cemetery immediately following services. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home. Helen Sue was born Aug. 25, 1933 in Fort Worth, to the late Joe D. and Helen Johnson.