Obituaries

Obituaries

Cynthia Diane (Carstens) Whiting

Cynthia Diane (Carstens) Whiting

Dec 7, 2025

Cynthia Diane Carstens Whiting, age 69, passed away early Sunday morning on December 7, 2025, with her family by her side, after a long battle with cancer.

Diane was born March 20, 1956, in Coco Solito, Panama Canal Zone. Her father was in the oil business, so she lived in many towns in Texas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, and Alaska while growing up....

Lary Lynn White

Lary Lynn White

Dec 5, 2025

Lary Lynn White, 85, of Plano, Texas passed away on December 5, 2025, after a 3-year battle with cancer. Lary was born on June 22, 1940, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Charles and Thelma White. After graduating from High School in 1958, he made his way to the University of Kansas studying computer science.

In 1965 Lary met his wife, Riley,...

John Edward Jackson

John Edward Jackson

Nov 25, 2025

John Edward Jackson passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, after a lengthy battle with Diabetes and related complications.

He was born on January 13, 1947, in Winnsboro, Louisiana and was the first child of J.W. (Jack) and Barbara (Bobbie) Jackson, followed by two younger brothers, Larry and Randy. John loved to reminisce about growing up in the country with his...

William James Clifton

William James Clifton

Nov 24, 2025

William James "Bill" Clifton was born to Raymond E. and Fern (Scott) Clifton in Platteville, Wisconsin on April 13, 1930, and passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 95. Though he lived nearly a century, Bill carried himself with the energy and appearance of someone twenty years younger, a testament to his resilience and zest for life.

Over...

Patricia Monen (Rackley) Baker

Patricia Monen (Rackley) Baker

Nov 20, 2025

Patricia (Pat) Monen Rackley Baker was born on August 16, 1933, in Emhouse, Texas to parents Louis Monen and Martha Howard DeLafosse Rackley. When she was a young girl, Pat and her family moved out to Plainview, Texas where she grew up and went to school.

At the age of 17, Pat met J.B. Baker at a high school dance. J.B....

Leroy Francis Buss

Leroy Francis Buss

Nov 18, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Leroy Francis Buss of Plano Texas, who departed this life on November 18, 2025 at BSW Hospital-Plano. Leroy was born to Herman and Bertha Buss in Parsons, Kansas in 1939. He attended Manuel High School in Peoria, Illinois and continued his education at Bradley University.

In December of 1960,...

Eddie Mendoza, Jr.

Eddie Mendoza, Jr.

Nov 18, 2025

Eddie Mendoza Jr., 60, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, while on the road. At the time of his passing, he resided in Allen, Texas.

Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Eddie moved to Baytown in 1981, where he met his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Lisa. After building a successful career in the banking...

Omana John Koshy

Omana John Koshy

Nov 17, 2025

Omana John Koshy was born on November 11, 1957, in Kuwait City, Kuwait, to her beloved parents, John Mathew (Chelanilkunnathil) and Aleyamma John. She spent her childhood and early years in Chengannur, Kerala, India, along with brother, John Bunyan. Omana pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from NSS College Pandalam, in Kerala, India.

Omana met the love...

Janet Bailey Shieldes

Janet Bailey Shieldes

Nov 14, 2025

On November 14, 2025, Janet Bailey Shieldes, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed quietly after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.

Janet was born in Greenville, Texas, in 1947 to Malcolm and Rosemary Bailey. She was then raised in Sulphur Springs, where she attended Sulphur Springs High School as an active and high-achieving student. Janet was a founding member of the Blue...

Mario Carlos Moreno

Mario Carlos Moreno

Nov 13, 2025

Mario Carlos Moreno, age 81, passed away November 13, 2025, in McKinney, Texas. He was born on January 21, 1944, in Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico. He was the youngest of 7 children.

Mario moved to Dallas, Texas, at age 11, after the deaths of his parents. He attended W. W. Bushman Elementary School, Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School, and graduated from...

Scott Thomas Yahnke

Scott Thomas Yahnke

Nov 13, 2025

Scott Thomas Yahnke peacefully went to Heaven on November 13, 2025, after a strong fight of 17 months of Small Cell Lung Cancer, which continued to the Hip and the Brain. Forever loved by his mother Sonja and sister Tamara (Tami) Yahnke.

Scott was adopted on May 24, 1974, and joined his sister Tamara to complete the family for Tom and...

Clare Clell Eaton

Clare Clell Eaton

Nov 12, 2025

Clare Clell Eaton, age 86, of Plano, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Born in Lansing, Michigan and raised in St. Johns, Clare graduated from Rodney B. Wilson High School in 1957. He was appointed to the United States Naval Academy as a Midshipman on July 1, 1957, and graduated on June 6, 1961. He then entered the United...

Darrell D Dasch

Darrell D Dasch

Nov 12, 2025

Darrell D. Dasch, 71, of Garland, Texas went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Methodist Richardson Medical Center surrounded by friends and loved ones.

Darrell was born in Dallas, Texas on May 30, 1954, the son of George W. Dasch and Beverly R. Dasch. He graduated from Southern Methodist University in 1973, then from The...

Ronnie Nall

Ronnie Nall

Nov 12, 2025

Ronnie Nall’s life’s journey ended at age 82 on November 12, 2025.

Ronnie Lee Nall was born on February 21, 1943, to Frances and Mildred Nall. Ronnie grew up in Garland with his three brothers. In 1959 the family moved to Wylie where he attended Wylie High School and in 1960, he met the love of his life and they were...

John Pulley

John Pulley

Nov 12, 2025

John Pulley, age 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, after a long and wonderful life. Born on April 11, 1933, John was a man of humor, warmth, and unwavering faith whose presence brought joy to everyone who knew him.

John was the beloved husband of the late Hazel Pulley, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and laughter until...

Michael James Marsolek

Michael James Marsolek

Nov 11, 2025

Michael James Marsolek, 64 of Dallas, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma, 

He was born in Palo Alto, California in 1960 to parents Meredyth Jean Marsolek (now Harris) and Ronald Eugene Marsolek. His family eventually relocated to Wisconsin where he grew up and made life-long friends.

Michael attended South Milwaukee Senior High before studying at...

Dr. Joan Bernice (Weathersbee) Ellason

Dr. Joan Bernice (Weathersbee) Ellason

Nov 8, 2025

Dr. Joan Bernice Weathersbee Ellason was born on August 1, 1956 in San Angelo, Texas to parents Louis Walter and Emma Lou (Crosswhite) Weathersbee.

The youngest of three siblings, her sister Judy described Joan as the “core that held the family together”. She graduated from Christoval High School in 1974 and moved to Austin, Texas where she developed her voice and...

Christina Noelle Sturges

Christina Noelle Sturges

Nov 8, 2025

Christina Noelle Sturges, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister unexpectedly passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Plano, Texas.

The world lost a true beacon of light with her passing, and she will forever be loved and missed by all who knew her. She directly blessed many just by being in our lives.

Christina leaves behind her devoted husband of 7 years,...

Marcus Thierry

Marcus Thierry

Nov 7, 2025

Marcus Thierry was born on January 6, 1955, in Opelousas, Louisiana, to the union of Frank Obra Thierry and Bertha Mae Stephens Thierry. He transitioned to be with the lord on November 7, 2025, in Carrollton. Texas. at the age of 70.

On October 4, 1970, at the age of 15, Marcus was baptized at Greater Corinth Baptist Church in San...

Kerry Graham Rustin

Kerry Graham Rustin

Nov 6, 2025

Kerry Graham Rustin, a radiant soul whose laughter lit up a room, and could be heard a mile away, passed away peacefully, surrounded by close family and friends on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Kerry fought a courageous and unwavering battle with Multiple Sclerosis for over two decades. She was a beacon of love, resilience, and joy, touching countless lives with...