Obituaries
John Stanton Eden
Oct 8, 2026
John Stanton Eden, 71, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Frederick, Oklahoma, John spent his childhood living coast to coast with his parents, Richard and Jo Anne. Along the way, they made friends wherever they went, a gift John carried throughout his life. He once...
Karen M. O’Donnell
Oct 5, 2026
Karen M. O’Donnell, 66, of Plano, Texas, passed away suddenly on October 5, 2026, after a severe asthma episode at her home.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Karen lived in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Dallas. She earned a business degree from the University of Georgia in 1985 and a degree in dental hygiene from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1994, both with...
Gwen Davis
Oct 3, 2026
Gwen Davis was born on May 31, 1932, in Tyler, Texas, to Gayle and Lula Boyd. She passed away on October 3, 2026, in Plano, Texas, after a day surrounded by her children.
Gwen is survived by her daughter Cindy Weatherall; son Major Davis Jr. and wife, Mary; daughter Leigh Ann Bissbort and husband, Paul; and son Rick Davis and wife,...
Kwang Chong Kim
Oct 2, 2026
Kwang Chong Kim, 84, of Dallas, went to be with our Lord on Friday, October 2, 2026.
Born in Korea in 1942 to Kim Hyun Sae and Jang Youn Ok. He immigrated to the United States in 1980 with his family to build a new life. He established roots in Texas and worked diligently for his family where he gave his...
Martin Thomas Slattery
Oct 1, 2026
Martin Thomas Slattery, 53, passed away on October 1, 2026, following a prolonged illness. Born in Stamford, Connecticut, he was the son of Martin and Margaret Slattery. Throughout his life, Martin resided in Virginia, Connecticut, Colorado, New Hampshire, and Texas, where he spent much of his adult life building a home and raising a family with his beloved wife, Deborah,...
David Garcia Martinez
Sep 28, 2026
David Garcia Martinez, 49, passed away on September 28, 2026.
David was born on November 28, 1976, in Elda, Spain. He graduated from Oxford University in 2003, and the following year, on April 10, 2004, he married the love of his life, Lucero Vasquez Chacon. In 2011, David and Lucero moved to Texas, which became their home. In 2025, David proudly...
Patrick Joseph Long
Sep 27, 2026
Patrick Joseph Long, 79, most recently of Little Elm, Texas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 27, 2026.
Patrick was born on November 7, 1946, in Newark, New Jersey, to Irving “Bud” Francis and Mae Leona Höeler Long. He grew up in Irvington, New Jersey, with his parents and two younger sisters, Rosemary Long Wootton and Nancy Long.
Patrick lived...
Paul F Ryan
Sep 27, 2026
Paul F Ryan of Plano, Texas passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2026, surrounded by family.
He was born on January 25, 1940, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Mary (Cassidy) and Patrick Ryan, he grew up in Everett Massachusetts. He attended and graduated from Everett High School and apprenticed as a print setter. He enlisted in the Massachusetts National Guard...
Jaime Dario Espeleta Herrera
Sep 27, 2026
Jaime Dario Espeleta Herrera, born on September 14, 1967, in Colombia passed away on September 27, 2026, in Prosper, Texas.
The family will receive friends for a visitation from 6-8:00 p.m.., Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Allen Family Funeral Options.
There will be a mass to celebrate Jaime's life at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 1, 2026, at St. Mark The Evangelist Catholic...
Robert Garcia
Sep 25, 2026
Robert “Bobby G” Garcia was a kid at heart who believed in living for today. He was fun, fearless, strong, generous to a fault, and always willing to give—even during times when he didn’t have much to give.
Throughout his life, Robert served others in many ways. He was a proud Marine, police officer, and detective—roles well suited to a man...
Richard Scott Bartlett
Sep 24, 2026
Richard “Rich” Scott Bartlett, 80, passed away on September 24, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on November 23, 1945, in Oakland, California to Robert Bowie and Mary Kathryn Bartlett.
Rich grew up in Walnut Creek, California where his childhood included tending horses and picking walnuts. He graduated from Del Valley High School where he played football and ran track....
David Earl Rosengrants, Jr.
Sep 24, 2026
David Earl Rosengrants, Jr. went to be with Jesus in the early morning hours of Thursday, September 24, 2026, just three days before his 79th birthday. He was surrounded by his beloved granddaughter Morgan, his daughter Heather, and his son-in-law Paul. David was a kind, gentle, patient, forgiving, humble, and generous man whose faith in God shaped the way he...
Kathleen Kay Schell
Sep 23, 2026
On September 23, 2026, the Plano community lost a generous and bright light with the passing of Kathleen “Kathy” Kay Schell.
Born on December 23, 1958, in El Paso, Texas, Kathy lived a vibrant life centered around service, kindness, and devotion to those she loved. Known for her ever-present smile and altruistic spirit, she was a dedicated community volunteer who touched...
Holly Holland
Sep 20, 2026
Holly Holland joined her Lord and Savior on September 20, 2026. A Texas girl at heart with a beautiful spirit and a strong will to match, she leaves behind two children she adored and a family who loved her deeply.
Holly grew up in McKinney, Texas. A spirited little spitfire, she was a Daddy's girl who ran everywhere she went —...
Robert Morton Flagg III
Sep 20, 2026
Robert Morton Flagg III, age 91, went to be with the Lord on September 20, 2026, in McKinney, Texas.
Bob was born March 12, 1935, in Houston, Texas. During his childhood he enjoyed playing baseball, fishing with his dad, Boy Scouts, and summer vacations with his grandparents where he fondly remembered singing church hymns on the front porch swing.
Bob graduated from...
Anita Kay Williams
Sep 20, 2026
Anita Williams, known by her friends and family as "Kay" or “Momma Kay”, was the eldest daughter of Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Clue Hammons and her mother Loretta. She and her family of three girls and one boy moved to various places, including Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, and Missouri in a way typical of the challenging life of military families....
Edward Evans Waltrip
Sep 18, 2026
Edward “Edd” Evans Waltrip went to be with the Lord Friday, September 18, 2026, in Plano, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend who devoted much of his life to his family and serving those in need.
Edd was born on June 17, 1936, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Albert and...
Eileen Noble Hudnall Hannum
Sep 16, 2026
Eileen was born in Dallas, Texas and raised in Carrollton, Texas. She attended college at SMU and UT Austin. She loved life and lived it well.
Eileen’s priorities were faith, family, friends, clients and community. She strived to serve God in every way she could – to live her faith and not just “talk it!” Her passions were her sons and...
Maryann Theresa Sobieski
Sep 15, 2026
Maryann Theresa Sobieski passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love, family, friendship, and a life well lived.
Maryann was born on November 25, 1948, at Cooper Hospital in Camden, New Jersey, to Jack and Helen Devereaux. She grew up in Audubon, New Jersey, alongside her siblings, Francis, William, and Thomas. Maryann attended St. Rose...
Joni Lynn Mefford
Sep 14, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joni Lynn Mefford on September 14, 2026. Joni passed surrounded by her family and friends.
Joni was born in Auburn, Indiana on December 2, 1965, and grew up surrounded by her family and friends. In 1983, she moved with her mother, Sharon Hannes, and stepfather, Fred Hannes, to Plano, Texas,...
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