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Engagements
Obituaries
Kuykendall~Loftin
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kuyken-
dall of Tatum, Texas, are proud to
announce the engagement and
approaching marriage of their
daughter, Krystal Danielle Kuy-
kendall, to Lance Eugene Loftin.
The bride-to-be is the grand-
daughter of Patsy Kuykendall
and the late Harold Kuykendall
and the late Mr. and Mrs. Marvin
Seidl. She is a 2003 graduate of
Tatum High School and a 2007
graduate of Sam Houston State
University, earning a bachelor of
business administration degree in
management. She is a member of
Alpha Delta Pi sorority and is
employed with Gulfstream Aero-
space Corporation of Dallas.
The groom-elect is the son of
Donna and Larry Miller of Piano
and Tim Loftin of Lancaster and
the grandson of Mr. and Mrs.
Dan Eubank, Mr. and Mrs. Eu-
gene Loftin and the late Don
Pritchett. He is a 2003 graduate
of Bishop Dunne High School
and a 2007 graduate of Sam
Houston State University, earn-
ing a bachelor of business admin-
istration degree in human re-
Lance Eugene Loftin
and Krystal Danielle
Kuykendall
sources management. He is a
member of Sigma Chi fraternity
and is employed by Networkers,
MSB in Piano.
The couple will exchange
vows in a double-ring ceremony
Saturday, April 25, 2009, at Cal-
vary Baptist Church of Long-
view.
Chris Smith and Amber Welch
Welch-Smith
DARSE to meet Feb. 10
The Duncanville Area Retired School Employees meet Feb.
10, at the Duncanville Education Center, Room B, 502 E.
Freeman St. in Duncanville. Social time and refreshments is at
9:30 a.m. and the meeting is at 10 a.m. The program will be
presented by Texas Retired Teachers Association Secre-
tary/Treasurer Mary Jane Hamilton.
Contact Ann Anderson at 972-298-1906 or danann972
@sbcglobal.net if you are attending. Take Highway 67 South,
exit Wheatland Road, turn right on Wheatland Road, right on
E. Freeman.
Amber Welch, of Glenn
Heights, and Chris Smith, of Dal-
las, are proud to announce their
engagement and approaching
marriage.
The bride-to-be is the daugh-
ter of Steve and Janine Welch of
Glenn Heights and the grand-
daughter of Jerry and Jan Helton
of Granbury and Juanita Welch
and the late LC. Welch of Dallas.
She is a 2006 graduate of Ovilla
Christian School and a 2009
graduate of the University of
Mary Hardin-Baylor, earning a
degree in business administra-
tion. She is currently employed
by McLane Company, Inc.
The groom-elect is the son of
Lee and Debbie Smith of Dallas
and the grandson of Vera Lilly
and the late George D. Lilly of
Dallas and the late W.L. and Bess
Smith of Eustace, Texas. He is a
2006 graduate of Ovilla Christian
School and will graduate in 2010
from Texas A&M University,
earning a degree in allied health.
He is currently employed by Leg-
acy EMS.
The wedding is set for 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 23, 2009, at the
Walnut Creek Country Club.
Military News
Dent
Navy Airman Apprentice Jon-
athan A. Dent, son of Latina R.
Dent of Cedar Hill and Robert E.
Dent of DeSoto, was recently
promoted to his current rank up-
on graduation from recruit train-
ing at Recruit Training Command
in Great Lakes, 111.
Dent received the early pro-
motion for outstanding perfor-
mance during all phases of the
training cycle. Training which in-
cluded classroom study and prac-
tical instruction on naval cus-
toms, first aid, firefighting, water
safety and survival and shipboard
and aircraft safety. An emphasis
was also placed on physical fit-
ness.
The capstone event of boot
camp is "Battle Stations." This
exercise gives recruits the skills
and confidence they need to suc-
ceed in the fleet. "Battle Stations"
is designed to galvanize the basic
warrior attributes of sacrifice,
dedication, teamwork and endur-
ance in each recruit through the
practical application of basic
Navy skills and the core values of
honor, courage and commitment.
Its distinctly "Navy" flavor was
designed to take into account
what it means to be a sailor.
Dent is a 2006 graduate of
First Baptist Academy of Dallas.
Hurst
Navy Seaman Marcus A.
Hurst, son of Tish S. and Rod L.
Hurst of DeSoto, recently com-
pleted U.S. Navy basic training at
Recruit Training Command in
Great Lakes, 111., with honors and
was meritoriously promoted to
his current rank. He also received
the Military Officers Association
of America Leadership award for
outstanding performance during
recruit training.
During the eight-week pro-
gram, Hurst completed a variety
of training which included class-
room study and practical instruc-
tion on naval customs, first aid,
firefighting, water safety and sur-
vival and shipboard and aircraft
safety. An emphasis is also placed
on physical fitness.
The capstone event of boot
camp is "Battle Stations." This
exercise gives recruits the skills
and confidence they need to suc-
ceed in the fleet. "Battle Stations"
is designed to galvanize the basic
warrior attributes of sacrifice,
dedication, teamwork and endur-
ance in each recruit through the
practical application of basic
Navy skills and the core values of
honor, courage and commitment.
Its distinctly "Navy" flavor was
designed to take into account
what it means to be a sailor.
Hurst is a 2007 graduate of
DeSoto High School of DeSoto.
Ingram
Army Pvt. Roilan H. Ingram
has graduated from basic combat
training at Fort Sill in Lawton,
Okla.
During the nine weeks of
training, the soldier studied the
Army mission and received in-
struction and training exercises in
drill and ceremonies, Army histo-
ry, core values and traditions, mil-
itary courtesy, military justice,
physical fitness, first aid, rifle
marksmanship, weapons use,
map reading and land navigation,
foot marches, armed and un-
armed combat and field maneu-
vers and tactics.
Ingram is the son of Janyce
Ingram of DeSoto and is a 2007
graduate of Lobias Murray Chris-
tian Academy in Dallas.
Jordan
Air Force Airman Jake A. Jor-
dan has graduated from the
Vehicle Operations Apprentice
Course at Fort Leonard Wood in
Waynesville, Mo.
The course is designed to
familiarize the servicemember
with basic vehicle operations, use
of official government vehicles
and equipment policy, dispatch-
ing, fleet management, driver
qualification, licensing functions;
evaluating, staffing and negotiat-
ing transportation support agree-
ments; data processing and oper-
ational use of cargo trucks, fork-
lifts, wreckers, buses and tractor
trailers.
Students are trained to evalu-
ate requirements and develop
operating procedures to support
contingency and mobility opera-
tions, perform custodial responsi-
bilities, budget preparation and
development and monitor con-
tracted services.
Jordan, a vehicle operator/dis-
patcher, is assigned to the 27th
Logistics Readiness Squadron,
Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis,
N.M.
Jordan is the son of Karen
Jordan and Katrina Wallace of
Grand Prairie.
Olawoye
Gbolahan O. Olawoye has
graduated from the Army ROTC
(Reserve Officer Training Corps)
Leader Development and Assess-
ment Course, also known as
"Operation Warrior Forge," at
Fort Lewis in Tacoma, Wash.
The 32 days of training pro-
vide the best possible profession-
al training and evaluation for all
cadets in the aspects of military
life, administration and logistical
support. Although continued mil-
itary training and leadership de-
velopment is included in the cur-
riculum, the primary focus of the
course is to develop and evaluate
each cadet's officer potential as a
leader by exercising the cadet's
intelligence, common sense, in-
genuity and physical stamina.
The cadet command assesses
each cadet's performance and
progress in officer traits, qualities
and professionalism while attend-
ing the course.
Cadets in their junior and
senior year of college must com-
plete the leadership development
course. Upon successful comple-
tion of the course, the ROTC pro-
gram and graduation from col-
lege, cadets are commissioned as
second lieutenants in the U.S. Ar-
my, National Guard or Reserve.
Olawoye is the son of Olaleye
Olawoye of Grand Prairie and
Margaret Adeyemi of Cedar Hill.
Poydras
Army Pvt. Dominic M. Poy-
dras has graduated from basic
infantry training at Fort Benning
in Columbus, Ga.
During the nine weeks of
training, the soldier received
training in drill and ceremonies,
weapons, map reading, tactics,
military courtesy, military justice,
physical fitness, first aid and
Army history, core values and tra-
ditions. Additional training in-
cluded development of basic
combat skills and battlefield
operations and tactics and experi-
encing use of various weapons
and weapons defenses available
to the infantry crewman.
Poydras is the son of Teresa
Walker of Cedar Hill and is a
2008 graduate of Cedar Hill High
School.
Preciado
Army Pvt. Diego L. Preciado
has graduated from Basic Com-
bat training at Fort Sill in Lawton,
Okla.
Carrell
Don Carrell, 91, a wonderful
Christian husband and loving
daddy, granddaddy, great-grand-
daddy and friend, went to be with
the Lord Monday, Jan. 26, 2009.
Mr. Carrell was born July 11,
1917, in Cedar Hill, to Claude
Newton and Ruby Mae (John-
son) Carrell. He attended both
Cedar Hill and Duncanville
schools.
Don loved farming and rais-
ing cattle and chickens and he
also had a love for fishing and
hunting.
Don retired from Hoskins
Ready Mix in the late 1960s to
live his dream of being a farmer.
He and his wife, Roberta, were
faithful members of Ovilla Uni-
ted Methodist Church.
Services were held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 31,2009, at Ovilla
United Methodist Church. The
Rev. Cal Hoffman and the Rev.
Ron Carrell officiated.
Interment followed in the Shi-
loh Cemetery in Ovilla.
He was preceded in death by
his loving wife of 71 years, Ro-
berta, in 2008.
He is survived by two daugh-
ters, Patsy Sims and Donetta
Don Carrell
Hahn; one son and daughter-in-
law, the Rev. Ron Carrell and
wife, Glenda; six grandchildren,
Tim Sims, Ronetta Wilkerson,
Tonya Wyatt, Maria Stephens,
Meredith Hahn and Josh Hahn;
and seven great-grandchildren,
Loryn Kelley, Kaity, Alan and
Austin Wyatt, and Brendan, Beth-
lie and Bradley Stephens.
811 South Cockrell Hill Road
Duncanville, TX 75137
972-298-2334
During the nine weeks of
training, the soldier studied the
Army mission and received in-
struction and training exercises in
drill and ceremonies, Army histo-
ry, core values and traditions, mil-
itary courtesy, military justice,
physical fitness, first aid, rifle
marksmanship, weapons use,
map reading and land navigation,
foot marches, armed and un-
armed combat and field maneu-
vers and tactics.
Preciado is the grandson of
Melinda Taylor of Grand Prairie
and is a 2008 graduate of South
Grand Prairie High School.
Rubalcava
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ad-
rian Rubalcava, son of Amanda
and Ruben Rubalcava of DeSoto,
recently was promoted to his cur-
rent rank while serving with Ma-
rine Wing Headquarters Squad-
ron One, 1st Marine Aircraft
Wing in Okinawa, Japan.
Rubalcava was promoted
based on sustained superior job
performance and proficiency in
his designated specialty.
Rubalcava is a 2001 graduate
of Dallas Can Academy of Oak
Cliff and joined the Marine Corps
in November 2007.
Staton
Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Jered L.
Staton, grandson of Carol and
Gordon Staton of Cedar Hill,
recently received his commission
as an officer in the Marine Corps
after completing Officer Candi-
date School (OCS) in Quantico,
Va.
During the 10-week-long
training program, Staton received
extensive instruction on a variety
of specialized subjects including
Marine Corps history, tactics,
operations and organization, land
navigation and other military sub-
jects. Staton also completed a de-
manding daily physical fitness
program that involved running,
pullups, obstacle and endurance
courses and calisthenics.
In addition, Staton and fellow
OCS graduates received leader-
ship training and instruction on
the importance of the Marine
Corps core values - honor, cour-
age and commitment - and how
their meaning impacts the per-
sonal and professional conduct of
men and women serving in the
Marine Corps around the world.
Staton is a 2003 graduate of
Cedar Hill High School and
joined the Marine Corps in Oc-
tober 2008. He is a 2007 graduate
of Tarleton State University in
Stephenville where he earned a
bachelor of science degree.
Wickersham
Shelly Denise Brown Wicker-
sham, 41, passed away Thursday,
Jan. 29, 2009.
Mrs. Wickersham was born
Oct. 5, 1967, in Arlington, to
Dennis and Sue Brown. She
graduated from Red Oak High
School in 1986 and Dallas Bap-
tist University in 1998, and was a
member of Alpha Chi National
Honor Scholarship Society.
Shelly was in the last semester
of nursing school at Navarro Col-
lege and was a member of Psi
Beta National Honor Society. She
taught school at Birdville Inde-
pendent School District for two
years and at Red Oak Elementary
for seven years.
Shelly accepted Jesus Christ
as her Lord and Savior at an early
age. She loved her church, First
Baptist Church of Dallas, and the
Criswell Sunday School Class.
She also enjoyed her Long-
horn cattle and spending time on
her farm in Eustace.
Services were held at 11 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at Jaynes
Memorial Chapel in Duncanville.
The Rev. Alan Lynch and the Rev.
Wayne Trice officiated.
She is survived by her loving
Shelly Denise Brown
Wickersham
husband of seven years, Charles
H. Wickersham; her parents,
Dennis and Sue Brown; one sister
and brother-in-law, Darla and
Tony Poncio; two nephews, Brax-
ton and Riley Poncio; one step-
daughter, Kathy Wickersham and
husband, Tommy Stevens; broth-
er- and sister-in-law, Ben and
Beverly Wickersham; numerous
aunts, uncles and cousins; and her
beloved dog, Hershey.
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VA North Texas Health Care
System invites community
to join National Salute
to Veterans week
VA facilities in Dallas and
Bonham invite the public to par-
ticipate in open-house activities
Feb. 9-13 during National Salute
to Veterans week.
"National Salute to Veterans
gives everyone a chance to let
those who have given the nation
so much know that they are not
forgotten," Joseph Dalpiaz, direc-
tor, said. Veteran service organi-
zations, elected officials, local
celebrities, even school children
usually stop by during Salute
Week. "We want people of all
ages to bring Valentine's Day
cheer to our patients."
Dalpiaz said he hopes visitors
will also learn more about the
important roles volunteers play at
Dallas VA throughout the year
and perhaps pursue volunteer
opportunities. "We have over
1,300 volunteers who are an
important part of our health care
team, and the National Salute
program is a great way for people
to learn more about helping the
veterans we serve here," Dalpiaz
said. "Visitors are surprised at
how varied our volunteer oppor-
tunities are."
Citizens, young and old, are
once again sending Valentine's
Day cards and letters to VA med-
ical centers simply addressed
"Dear Veteran." Dalpiaz said they
are being distributed to patients
throughout the Dallas and
Bonham medical centers as well
as VA outpatient clinics in Fort
Worth and Tyler. "By the end of
the week valentines will line the
walls for veterans to enjoy."
Individuals or groups wishing
to participate in the National
Salute program should call
Voluntary Service at Dallas VA
Medical Center, 214-857-0428 or
Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans
Center in Bonham, 903-583-
6282.
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