Obituaries
Ronald Carl Ackerman
May 14, 2026
Ronald Carl Ackerman, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, uncle, veteran, and community leader, passed away after a long journey with Parkinson’s Disease. Ron left behind a profound legacy of love, hard work, and laughter.
Born on November 23, 1940, in Rochester, New York, Ron was the only child born into the loving home of Carl and Bertha Ackerman. Throughout his school...
Gary James Weaver
May 13, 2026
Gary James Weaver, 73 years old, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 13, 2026. Gary was born in Lebanon Missouri on February 17, 1953, to Joyce Arlene Weaver and Carl James Weaver.
Gary attended and graduated from Lebanon High School class of 1971. He grew up in the car business and continued this throughout his life....
Howard Sparkman
May 12, 2026
Howard Sparkman, son of Ben and Cissie Sparkman, was born June 28, 1960, and died peacefully on May 12, 2026, at the age of 65. Known for his wit, he was even more cherished for his commitment to his Lord, family and friends. He fought hard and focused on gratitude in his last years.
He attended Highland Park High School and...
Donald Patrick Friend
May 6, 2026
Donald Patrick Friend, age 84, of Allen, Texas, passed away May 6, 2026. He was born on May 22, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, to George A. and Mary Ellen (McCulloch) Friend.
Don attended Detroit Jesuit High School and went on to the University of Detroit, where he earned a degree in Business and Finance. It was during his early years in...
Kimoanh Thi Nguyen
May 5, 2026
Kimoanh Thi Nguyen was born February 5, 1960, in Viet Nam to parents Van and Tien Nguyen.
She was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, daughter, and sister. She was a business owner, a caregiver, and someone who found joy in gardening, traveling, and cooking. Alongside her family, she left her home country and immigrated to the United States to obtain a...
Michael Asher Bradford
May 4, 2026
Michael Asher Bradford was born October 20, 2009, in Dallas, Texas to parents Michael Christian and Jennifer (Edinger) Bradford.
Asher was a beautiful, sensitive, creative soul with an engaging sense of humor and a memorable laugh. He loved spending time with cats, and especially his pet Barnabas.
While at Mohawk Elementary, he was a Cub Scout in Pack 893 and earned his...
Clarence William Jones, Jr.
May 3, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Clarence William (Bill) Jones, Jr. on May 3, 2026. Bill was born on September 4, 1938, in Troy, New York. He was the devoted husband for nearly 67 years of Gail and the proud father of Lonnie Pera and Andrew Jones. Bill and Gail raised their family in Cold...
Robert John Tienken
May 2, 2026
Robert John Tienken, 72, of The Colony, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2026, in Carrollton, Texas.
Robert was born on April 20, 1954, in Webb City, Missouri, and was adopted by Mildred and John Tienken. He spent much of his early life in Ottawa, Kansas, where he attended Ottawa High School, a part of the 1972 class.
Following high school, Robert...
Jonathan Scott Perdue
Apr 29, 2026
Jonathan Scott Perdue of Richardson, Texas died on April 29, 2026, after a year-long courageous battle with aggressive Burkitt Lymphoma cancer. He was 44 years old. He was surrounded in his home by his children, wife, parents, and friends as he took his last breath on earth and first in Heaven.
Jon was born December 4, 1981, in Uvalde, Texas, the...
Michelle Lei Cunningham
Apr 24, 2026
With profound love and gratitude, we remember the remarkable life of Michelle Lei Cunningham, who left this earth for her heavenly home on April 24, 2026. She was 51 years old.
Michelle met the love of her life and beloved husband, Tim Cunningham, at the age of 17 and over the next 34 years they were inseparable. They were more than...
Jenola Hickombottom
Apr 23, 2026
Jenola Hickombottom was born on March 27, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri, transitioned in Dallas, Texas, in the loving presence of her family. She was the beloved daughter of Reverend Porter Thurman Thomas, Sr., and Jeannie Mae (Williams) Thomas (Mother Dear), and the granddaughter of Elnora Beasley (Gran). She was preceded in death by her parents, grandmother, her sister LePorter...
Robert Lawrence Whitehead
Apr 19, 2026
Bob Whitehead passed away peacefully at home in Plano, Texas on Sunday morning, April 19, 2026, at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Barbara Whitehead, and loving daughter, Tori (Laurel Victoria) Whitehead. And fondly remembered by his sister, Sandie Jones, and nephews, David Holden and Robert Holden, all currently residing in the greater...
Edmund Harry Aznavorian
Apr 19, 2026
Edmund Harry Aznavorian, born January 5, 1930, in Detroit Michigan passed away on April 19, 2026, in Plano, Texas at the age of 96.
Son of Armenian immigrants, Harry and Effie, who escaped the 1915 Armenian massacre, Ed’s father died while he was a senior at U of D High School class of 1948. After stepping up to run Noble Shoes,...
David Joseph Boland
Apr 17, 2026
David Joseph Boland was born on June 11, 1941, into a richly diverse and loving family. His mother, a determined woman from Scotland, came to America in pursuit of a nursing career, bringing with her strength, resilience, and compassion. His father was the son of an Italian immigrant, and together they created a home deeply rooted in culture, tradition, and...
Dorothy Gray
Apr 17, 2026
Dorothy Gray died peacefully on at Prestonwood Court of Plano, Texas where she was a resident since August 2020.
She was born on August 27, 1939, in Rockaway Beach, New York to Edward and D. Margueritte Gray.
An only child and never married Dorothy dedicated her life to her career at JC Penney in catalogue sales. In 1988, JC Penny transferred her...
Dorothy Baker Dalseg
Apr 13, 2026
Dorothy Baker Dalseg, age 92, of Plano, Texas, passed away on April 13, 2026.
Dorothy was born June 27, 1933, in Williamston, North Carolina to Claude Eston and Irene (Harris) Baker. She spent her early career as a records clerk for the FBI, where she met and married her husband John William Dalseg. With a passion for home design and due...
Dorothy Elizabeth Jansson
Apr 12, 2026
Dorothy Elizabeth Jansson was born February 22, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York, to parents William and Florence (Paget) Hutchinson.
She grew up in New York and moved to Texas in 1975. Married her husband Edward Belz Jansson in 1954 and they were married for 55 years.
Dorothy enjoyed painting and loved to watch Texas Rangers baseball.
Dorothy is survived by her children Kathy...
Faith Pauline Collins
Apr 11, 2026
Faith Pauline Collins passed away peacefully in Frisco, Texas with her children by her side on April 11, 2026, following a brief illness. She lived a beautiful life led with an unwavering devotion to her family for 91 years.
She was born on November 20, 1934, in Peoria, Illinois, a daughter to the late Reverend Paul and Eleanor Andres Guelzow.
Faithie, as...
Cole Jeffrey Sotzen
Apr 9, 2026
Cole Jeffrey Sotzen (38) son of Jeff and Carla Sotzen and brother of Cody Sotzen, all of Plano Texas was born August 14, 1987 and was called home to be with God on April 9th, 2026.
He was born and raised in Plano and attended Plano Senior High School. Cole lived his abbreviated life with exuberance and a contagious laugh, which...
David Michael Perkins
Apr 8, 2026
David Michael Perkins, a disciplined finance executive, fiercely competitive athlete, and deeply devoted Christian whose mentorship and steady presence shaped both family and colleagues, died April 8, 2026, at the age of 74.
Born February 17, 1952, and raised in Grand Prairie, Texas, David earned the nickname “Toe” as a standout kicker at Grand Prairie High School, where he was known...
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