Obituaries
Bobby Louis Sanders
Oct 8, 2025
Bobby Louis Sanders, 89, passed away October 8, 2025. He was born on August 14, 1936, to the late Marshall Columbus and Lama Tribble Sanders. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters LaVerne Domanski, Wilma Craft, Alice Launius, Joyce Thomas, brother Preston Sanders, and son Joey Tyrrell.
Bobby was a graduate of Camden High School...
Linda Diane Van Pelt
Oct 8, 2025
Linda Diane Van Pelt was born January 14, 1948, in Bronx, New York to parents Albert Gallman, Jr. and Ada Edna (Peterman) Gallman.
Linda was a remarkable woman, a loving wife and mother, a proud and doting grandmother and a kind and generous soul. She was also the enthusiastic dog-mom of Noodle, Pepper, Jersey, Frisco and Samantha, who brought her much...
Thomas Lee Hess
Oct 6, 2025
Thomas Lee “Tom” Hess, 86, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, in Plano, Texas. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and engineer, Tom lived a life marked by fun, faith, service, innovation, and love.
Tom was deeply committed to his family and community. He is survived by his beloved wife, Suzanne Jordan Hess; daughters, Hannelore (Dennis) Hess Le and Leia...
Richard Edward Haley
Sep 30, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Richard (Dick) Edward Haley, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 30, 2025. He was born February 23, 1933, to James and Josephine Haley, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he grew up with two sisters, Loretta (Retta) and Josphine (Jo), and two brothers, James (Jim) and Robert (Rob), of...
Judith Bryant Hughes
Sep 27, 2025
Judith Bryant Hughes went to be with her savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, September 27, 2025, after complications due to a recent fall. She was born in Sherman, Texas on March 10, 1941, to parents Charles Stanly Roberts, Jr. and Kathleen Stevenson Roberts. Judith had a happy childhood and graduated from Sherman High School in 1959. She attended Texas Christian...
Summer Michele Kolb
Sep 25, 2025
Summer Michele Kolb was born to Tim and Toni on May 23, 1985, in Garland, Texas at home, as witnessed, with commentary by her 6-year-old sister, Shannon.
Summer was the 4th of 5 siblings and the youngest daughter of 4 girls with a younger brother and was also his first best friend. She was shy, playful and very modest as a...
Samuel Roy Builta
Sep 23, 2025
Samuel Roy Builta, 91, of Plano, Texas, passed away on September 23, 2025. He was born in July of 1934 to Roy Alfred and Alberta Henrietta (Babbitt) Builta, and was raised in Kerrville, Texas, where he graduated from Tivy High School. Following high school, he attended Schreiner Institute and The University of Texas.
He married Bettye Lou Middleton in 1958. During...
Jerry Lee Bergthold
Sep 22, 2025
Jerry was born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin and moved to Richardson, Texas as a youth. He graduated from Richardson High School in 1969.
Jerry enlisted in the United States Army after graduation to be an Airborne, Ranger, Green Beret. After leaving the army he earned a degree in geology at The University of Texas at Dallas. Soon after, he started work...
Richard Ballantine Hill, Jr.
Sep 21, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce that Richard “Dick” Ballantine Hill, Jr. of Dallas, Texas, passed away on September 21, 2025, at the age of 82.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents Richard “Buster” Ballantine Hill, Sr. and Mary Bess Hill. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sally Schley Hill, his son Richard Hill and his wife...
Joseph Louis Zacarias
Sep 19, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph Louis Zacarias on Friday, September 19, 2025. A man of quiet strength and lasting generosity, Joseph leaves behind a legacy built not only through service and sacrifice, but through love, resourcefulness, and the transformative power of family.
Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Joseph was called to serve his country with distinction. From 1948...
Perry Christopher Williams
Sep 16, 2025
Perry Christopher Williams was born August 18, 1978, in Jackson, Mississippi to parents Perry and Barbara Williams.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and accomplished professional, who passed away on September 16, 2025, at the age of 47. Perry lived a life defined by dedication—to his family, his career, and his community.
Perry married the love of his life,...
Damian Cashmere-Thorne
Sep 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Damian Cashmere-Thorne, a cherished son, brother, and father, who left us on September 16, 2025, at the age of 49.
He was born on October 1, 1975, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Damian brought a big personality and an even bigger heart into the world. He was the...
Kevin Todd Watson
Sep 12, 2025
Kevin Todd Watson was born May 18, 1962, in Hartford, Connecticut to parents Kenneth and Carol (Rhodes) Watson.
He grew up in Ellington, Connecticut, where he met his future wife. They later got married and had two children, Elizabeth and Jacob.
He began his career in technology and project management. His career led him to move around the country, and he also...
Thomas James Carnes
Sep 11, 2025
Thomas James (Jim) Carnes, age 81, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family in Plano, Texas.
Jim was born July 4, 1944, in Raleigh, North Carolina to Thomas Grier Carnes and Dorothy Freeman Carnes. He graduated from West Fulton High School in Atlanta, Georgia and went on to earn degrees in Civil...
Joanne Abdulla
Sep 11, 2025
It is with deep love and cherished remembrance that we announce the passing of Joanne Abdulla, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who peacefully departed this life on September 11, 2025.
Joanne was born on October 10, 1936, in Canton, Ohio to parents, Ralph Chester Davis and Lillian Jeanette Wolfe Davis.
Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, her...
Jill Ann (VanSchepen) Weaver
Sep 9, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jill Ann (VanSchepen) Weaver, a beloved wife and soulmate, loving mother, cherished daughter, sister, aunt and treasured friend. Jill passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, in Dallas, Texas.
Born on July 23, 1964, in West Lafayette, Indiana, Jill was the beloved daughter of Jim and Jeanie VanSchepen. She grew up surrounded by...
Brenda White
Sep 9, 2025
Brenda White was born on October 17, 1949, in Greenwood, Louisiana and made her earthly life transition on September 09, 2025.
Brenda was raised and nurtured by the late Clarence and her loving mother, the late Ola Mae Birdsong.
Brenda received her elementary education in Greenwood, Louisiana and graduated from Walnut Hill High School in 1967. After graduation, Brenda attended Job Corps,...
Edward C. Throm
Sep 7, 2025
Edward C. Throm, 82, of Richardson, Texas, passed away on September 7, 2025. Ed’s life was defined by a dedication to family, a love of sports and hobbies, and a truly kind and generous spirit.
Born on July 1, 1943, in Rochester, New York, Ed grew up in Rochester and attended Penfield High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the US...
Marla Jean Cassidy
Sep 7, 2025
Marla Jean Cassidy of Frisco, TX, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, with family at her side.
Born August 1, 1937, in Greensburg, PA, Marla was raised in Blairsville, PA, by her late mother Anne M. Cohen, a homemaker, and late father Dr. Harry C. Cohen, a respected dentist. The youngest of three siblings, Marla’s oldest sister, Peggy (Meg) Kurey...
Jennifer Lynn (McFarling) Sparacino
Sep 5, 2025
Jennifer, commonly known amongst friends and family as “Jen” or “Jenny” was born to John (“Bud”) McFarling and Trina Lynn McFarling. Though born 6 weeks early, Jenny was always a fighter. She always found a way or work around any medical conditions that tried to interfere with her love for life.
In January of 2017, Jenny would go on a date...
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