Obituaries

Obituaries

Joanne Abdulla

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

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

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,...

Jennifer Lynn (McFarling) Sparacino

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...

Carol J Sloan

Carol J Sloan

Sep 5, 2025

With profound love and gratitude, we remember the remarkable life of Carol Jean Sloan, who left this earth for her heavenly home on September 5, 2025, in Plano, Texas. She was 66 years old.

Carol was a force of nature — a natural born leader, problem solver, and doer who believed nothing was impossible. If you knew her, she made you...

Gary Allen Dinkins

Gary Allen Dinkins

Sep 5, 2025

With heavy hearts and loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Gary Allen Dinkins, a man known for his quick wit, impish charm, and love of a good argument. To know Gary was to know warmth, laughter, and a good-natured challenge and was always delivered with a twinkle in his eye.

Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on November 14, 1950, Gary was...

Joseph (Joe) Henry Seremet

Joseph (Joe) Henry Seremet

Aug 31, 2025

Joseph Henry “Joey” Seremet, known to many as Joe, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, in Plano, Texas. He was 81 years old.

Born on July 4, 1944, in Southbridge, Massachusetts, Joe’s early life was rooted in faith and service. Active in Catholic Youth Organization activities and religious retreats during high school, he carried those values throughout his life.

Joe graduated...

Larry William Conrad

Larry William Conrad

Aug 31, 2025

Larry William Conrad went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2025, in Plano, TX, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born February 27th, 1947, in Emmett, Idaho, he is preceded in death by his parents, William and Geri Conrad. Larry’s life was defined by his strong faith in Jesus Christ, his unwavering work ethic, and his commitment to...

John Gilbert Hughes

John Gilbert Hughes

Aug 27, 2025

John Gilbert Hughes was born August 20, 1958, in Pasadena, California to parents William Harry and Dorothy Mae (Olsen) Hughes.

John became a licensed pilot as a teenager and later became a flight instructor. He later worked as a programmer and in computer operations in the direct marketing industry and retired around 2015.

He loved league bowling; and also, he loved reading...

Thomas James Arrambide

Thomas James Arrambide

Aug 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Thomas James Arrambide announces his passing on August 26, 2025, too soon from this world, at 64 years old. He was surrounded by all of his beloved girls in Dallas, TX. Now, after a long health battle, Tom has found peace.

Tom was a husband, son, brother, father, friend and a smile...

Ronald Keith Ragland

Ronald Keith Ragland

Aug 24, 2025

Ronald Allen Ragland “Rags” was born November 19, 1958, in Columbus, Ohio, to parents Loren and Bernita (Hill) Ragland.

Ronald was a patient, loving, and humble man. He was raised in Kansas City, Missouri, where he could be found throwing snowballs at the opposing team of the Kansas City Chiefs during home games. After graduating high school, he joined the Air...

Lynn Ardis Blair

Lynn Ardis Blair

Aug 23, 2025

Lynn Ardis Blair, 79 of Frisco Texas passed away on August 23,2025 after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Lynn was born in 1946; she was one of six half sisters; many of the sisters lived apart but the bonds of sisterhood helped them find their way together as they grew up..

Lynn was noted for her detailed and analytical mind, her...

Lava Mae Mason

Lava Mae Mason

Aug 22, 2025

Lava Mason was born on July 21, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Hazelia Savage. She was a strong, beautiful woman of deep faith who lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family.

Raised in the family church, Lava’s spiritual roots were nurtured through her service at Mary F. Butler AME Church in Chicago, Illinois. She...

Sharon McDonald Dailey

Sharon McDonald Dailey

Aug 20, 2025

Sharon McDonald Dailey, born March 9, 1942, in Washington, D.C., passed away on August 20, 2025, of natural causes. Her final moments were spent surrounded by family.

Sharon McDonald was the proud daughter of Thomas and Sarah McDonald, raised in Alexandria, Virginia. Sharon was the youngest sister of twins Jean (deceased) and Corley. She is survived by her husband, Robert Dailey,...

Lee Allen Rhoades

Lee Allen Rhoades

Aug 19, 2025

Lee Allen Rhoades was born May 9, 1966, in Dayton, Ohio to parents Jack D and Judith L (Wellbaum) Rhoades.

He was a proud graduate of Troy High School, where he excelled academically and graduated as Salutatorian.

He went on to attend Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji) fraternity. It was during...

Cyrus Lester Phyfer

Cyrus Lester Phyfer

Aug 17, 2025

Cyrus Lester Phyfer (“Cy”) went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 17, 2025, with his loving and devoted wife Rebecca Sears Phyfer (“Becky”) by his side.

Born in West Point, Mississippi on April 20, 1956, Cy developed a love for sports at an early age. He played football, baseball, and basketball at West Point High School, and Cy...

Aglaia Constantine Dixie Mauzy

Aglaia Constantine Dixie Mauzy

Aug 15, 2025

Aglaia Constantine Dixie Mauzy left this life the way she lived it — feisty and tough — at the age of 89, on August 15, 2025. Aglaia, the second child of Charles H. and Lucille (nee Wallace) Dixie was born in Fort Worth, Texas on December 22, 1935. Following Greek tradition, she was named after her father’s mother. As a...

Chad St. John

Chad St. John

Aug 13, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Chad Lee St. John, age 49, who left us on August 13, 2025, in McKinney, Texas.

Born on September 12, 1975, in Albany, New York, Chad spent his early years throughout the Northeast before moving to Plano, Texas, in 1987. Though Texas became home, his heart always held a special...

Fenny Tristano

Fenny Tristano

Aug 9, 2025

Fenny Tristano was a wife, mother, dog lover, and adventurous soul who always looked to improve herself, constantly seeking opportunities to grow. She received her bachelor’s degree during COVID, with little fanfare, but I was extremely proud of her because I vividly remember her studying while on vacations, and all-the-while maintaining her full-time job and honoring her responsibilities as a...

Hillery Pauline Holt Vandagriff

Hillery Pauline Holt Vandagriff

Aug 8, 2025

Hillery (Chris) Pauline Holt Vandagriff was born on May 10, 1943, in Amarillo, Texas, to Gene Holt and Pauline Wall Holt. On August 8, 2025, after a short but courageous battle with cancer, she left this Earthly life and stepped into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ—completely healed, full of joy, and reunited with loved ones who...