Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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...
Fayette “Jane” Cooper Williams
Aug 7, 2025
Fayette “Jane” Cooper Williams, age 90, passed peacefully on Thursday evening, August 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, grace, and quiet strength that will continue to live on in the hearts of her family and all who knew her.
Born on October 2, 1934, to William Anderson Cooper and Bess Vera Herron of Archer County, Texas, Jane and her...
John M. Bilansky
Aug 6, 2025
John M. Bilansky, age 78, passed away Wednesday morning August 6th at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas with his family by his side. He was born on September 11,1946 on his father's birthday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to John and Nora Bilansky. John was the oldest and big brother to his four (4) siblings.
John grew up to value achievement through hard...
Ken Doerr
Aug 5, 2025
Kenneth Edward Doerr (Ken), age 86 of Arlington, Texas passed away on August 5, 2025. He was born April 8,1939 to Eddie and Mildred Doerr in Kirkwood, Missouri.
Ken is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy Doerr; his children, Donna Doerr (Mike), Vicki Murphy (Joe) and Steve Doerr (Lisa); grandchildren Michelle Murphy, Alexis Doerr Joseph (Michael), Meisha, lifelong friend...
Patrick Kay Codute
Aug 1, 2025
Patrick Kay Codute, 28, passed away suddenly Friday, August 1, 2025. He was the beloved son of Tom and Alicia Codute and the brother and best friend of Colton. Born on November 13, 1996,
Patrick grew up in Orono, Minnesota. He attended Orono High School, where he played basketball and tennis. After graduating, he continued the family legacy as a fifth-generation...
Jackson James Palmer
Jul 31, 2025
“I prayed for this child, and the Lord granted me what I asked of Him. So now I give him to the Lord. For his whole life will be given to the Lord.” 1 Samuel 1:27-28
Jackson James Palmer, born on July 21st, 2025, passed peacefully in his parents’ arms on July 31st, 2025. Jackson is the beloved son of Brett...
Ronald Brakke
Jul 30, 2025
Ronald Brakke, a pioneer in the animal health industry, passed away on July 30, 2025, at the age of 84 from complications related to viral encephalopathy. Known for his entrepreneurial spirit, generosity and tireless work ethic, Ron left a lasting impression on those who knew him.
Ron was born to Sanford and Clara Eggert Brakke in 1940. He was raised near...
Mary Joyce Cowen
Jul 30, 2025
Mary Joyce Johnson Cowen, 80 years of age, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born November 11th, 1944, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, to Dora and Robert Johnson. She was the seventh of eight children, and her mother led her to Christ at a very young age. She graduated from Central...
Nelley González
Jul 25, 2025
Spanish:
Con profundo pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestra querida hermana Nelley González.
Nelley, querida hija, hermana y tía, falleció rodeada del cariño de su familia. Nacida el 30 de enero de 1976, era la mayor de cuatro hermanos y una fuente de risas, bondad y alegría para todos los que la conocieron.
Nelley era una persona muy generosa y cariñosa especialmente con...
Lois Annette Jenkins Hale
Jul 25, 2025
Annette Hale, our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who displayed such a sweet spirit, died peacefully on July 25, 2025. She was 88 years old.
Though there were struggles, Annette lived a very full and happy life. We will remember her gentleness, strength, good humor, hospitality and abiding faith.
Lois “Annette” Jenkins Hale was born to Willis Gale “Bill” and Myrtle...
Melissa San Miguel
Jul 22, 2025
Melissa San Miguel, 54, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2025. Melissa was born on September 13, 1970, in Lima, Ohio to Oscar San Miguel and Leonarda Figueroa.
Melissa was always full of life, made friends with everybody, and always helped when she could. She left family and friends with so many good memories and we will all...
Nan Shelton Hooper
Jul 21, 2025
Nan Shelton Hooper aka Mom, Momma, Nana or Nana Banana died peacefully in her sleep on July 21, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. Mom was loved and cared for until the very end. Even in times of pain, she found a way to make everyone laugh, or someone to pick on (aka Doug). Mom is now in heaven, making people laugh,...
Klaus J. Gebhardt
Jul 20, 2025
Klaus J. Gebhardt was born September 5, 1945, in Waldkappel, Germany and died July 20, 2025, at 79 years of age in Plano, Texas.
The oldest of 4 siblings, Klaus emigrated to the United States with his family as a 5-year-old. Post-war Germany was not, in his father’s estimation, a safe place for raising a family. They left the family home,...
Irma Mesina Castro
Jul 19, 2025
Our hearts are heavy to share the passing of our beloved Mama and Apo, Irma Mesina Castro.
Irma, age 83, of Plano, Texas, went to be with our Lord on July 19, 2025. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren until her last breath.
Irma was born on March 1, 1942, in Guimba, Nueva Ecija, Philippines, to Vicente Mesina and Marcosa...
Judith Ann Ridlen
Jul 18, 2025
Judith Ann Ridlen (née Hardin), age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, at her group home in Plano, Texas.
Born on October 20, 1942, in Atlanta, Georgia, Judy was the eldest of three children to Brigadier General Joseph S. Hardin and Mary Hardin. As the daughter of a career Army officer, Judy spent her childhood in various locations...
Marvin L. Rosine
Jul 17, 2025
Marvin L. Rosine, 89, of Allen, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025.
Born in Flint, Michigan, in 1936, Marvin lived a life marked by strength, steady purpose, and deep devotion to the people he loved. A proud graduate of the University of Michigan, Marvin was a lifelong U of M football fan, carrying the spirit of the Wolverines with...
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