Published: August 15, 2008 09:47 am         

Obituaries for the week of August 15

Erby Campbell



Erby Lee Campbell, 86, a lifetime Royse City resident, died Aug. 6, 2008.

He was born April 24, 1922, in Burrow, son of William Frank and Josie (Birdwell) Campbell. A World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Campbell was a past sheriff of Rockwall County, past fire chief of the Royse City Fire Department and past mayor of Royse City. He married Julia Belle “Judy” Harrell on July 20, 1946; they had been married 62 years. Mr. Campbell owned and operated Campbell Tractor and Implement in Royse City for many years and was a member of First Christian Church in Royse City, where he served as an elder.

He is survived by his wife of Royse City; a daughter, Judy Tamez and husband Gino of Garland; a son, Kenny Campbell amd wife Jeri Ann of Kaufman; sisters Evelyn Campbell of Burrow and Mittie Frazier of Rockwall.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Joe Frank and Pood.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Aug. 9, at First Christian Church, Royse City. Interment followed in the Royse City Cemetery.

Rest Haven Funeral Home-Royse City chapel was in charge of arrangements.



Justin Bunch



Justin E. Bunch, 27, of Greenville, previously of Rockwall, died Aug. 9, 2008.

He was born March 10, 1981, in Omaha, Neb., to Marion Chester and Annie Mae (Posy) Bunch. Justin married Lynette (Arnold) Bunch on Dec. 15, 2007. He was employed as a stocker in the retail industry and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.

Justin is survived by his wife of Greenville, TX; stepdaughter Tiffany Brawner of Greenville; brothers: John Wesley Bunch of Rockwall,, Louis Dale Lynn of Missouri and Oneal Bunch of Dallas; and sisters Irene Rhoades and Yvonne Bunch of Rockwall and Polly Taylor and Judy Carpenter of Seven Points.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Aug. 14, at Rest Haven Funeral Home-Royse City Chapel with Pastor Duane Crane officiating. Interment followed in Royse City Cemetery.



Susan Heth



Susan Kay Heth, 64, of Rockwall died Aug. 12, 2008.

She was born Dec. 8, 1943, in Kansas City, Mo., to Kenneth and Francis Louise (Burns) Heth. She was a lifelong school teacher of special needs children and a member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are her children, Daryl Risinger and wife Kelly, Tracy Risinger, Shawn Risinger and wife Mary, Kyle Risinger and wife Shari, Amanda, Lauren, Jay, and Megan Maes; a brother, Jim Heth and wife Linda; and grandchildren Ashley, Bethany, Megan, Preston, Andrew, Hunter, Pierce and Devnn.

Services are at 10 a.m. today at Rest Haven Funeral Home–Rockwall Chapel with Shawn Risinger officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to Camp Conquer, 417 Oak Bend, Ste 170, Lewisville, Texas 75067.



David White



Born May 7, 1936, David Harrell White went to be with his Lord our Savior on Aug. 12, 2008, following a courageous battle with cancer.

He married Lila May Poovey on July 8, 1955; they were married 53 years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. Second to his family, David’s biggest love was fishing. He enjoyed fishing anywhere from the lakes of Texas to the open waters of Alaska, and many spots in between. He never found a spot where he didn’t catch the “Big One.”

When not fishing, David made his living as a builder. He shared his love of Christ everywhere he went and was proud to call himself a Christian. He loved being with and giving to others. He ran in six marathons, raising thousands of dollars for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to help find a cure. An avid church member, David will be remembered as a kind, honest and giving person.

He is survived by his wife of Royse City; daughters and sons-in-law Debra Newman and Harold Otto of Marble Falls, Donna and Rich Potter of Frankston, Darla and Rocky Williams of Wylie; grandchildren and spouses Tonda and Josh Stampfer, Brandon and Melina Cozby, and grandchildren James Russell III, Meghan Russell, Kelsey Potter, Secily, Sierra, Greyson and Sheridan Williams; honorary grandchild Casey Peoples; great-grandchildren Taylor, Jake and Kali Stampfer and future great-grandchild Colton Cozby; brothers, sisters and their spouses, Katherine Davis of Royse City, Billy Jack and Runelle White of Rockwall, Larry and Betty White of Quitman, Jerry and Linda White of Nevada, Texas, Tim and Sue Ann White of Royse City, Mary Ann White of Dallas; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Maude White, and by brothers George Jr. White and Ralph White.

A funeral service is scheduled today at 10 a.m. at the Free Methodist Church, Rockwall, under the direction of Rest Haven Funeral Home-Rockwall Chapel.

The family requests donations to be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.