Obituaries

Jul 7, 2024

Janet Wells McWhirter was born January 17, 1949, in Dumas, Texas to parents Gaston “Buck” and Ruth (Troutman) Wells.

Janet graduated from Dumas High School in 1967. She was an honor student, cheerleader, and voted Most Beautiful amongst her peers. She was active in the First Methodist Church of Dumas.  Janet attended Mc Murry University in Abilene,...

Jul 4, 2024

Leon Bruce Sichel was born March 29, 1960, in Fort Worth Texas. He was adopted by Alice and Tom Sichel and was raised in El Paso, Texas, along with his sister, Sara. Leon was always very active, loved competition and had the scars to prove it.

He married his high school sweetheart, Edie, and began to grow...

Jul 3, 2024

Tom exemplified devotion as a father and grandfather. His joy was evident when surrounded by his daughter, son, and three granddaughters. His loyalty, charisma, eloquence as a public speaker, and his ability to connect with everyone he encountered made him a cherished friend.

Tom was born on April 22, 1939, in Carbondale, Pennsylvania. He was the oldest...

Jun 30, 2024

He grew up in Perry, Iowa with five brothers and two sisters.  He attended Perry High School where he lettered in football.   Also, he was on the wrestling team and was 6th in the state in his weight class.

In 1970 Don married Diane Ebrecht.  Together they had two children, Jackie and Bill.

After high...

Jun 29, 2024

"Don't be sad and cry because he's gone. Be happy and smile because he was here."

James Edward Goliat- AKA Jim, Jimmy, passed away on June 29, 2024 at the age of 82 wonderful years.

James was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 30, 1942 to Stephany and Edward Goliat. Garfield Heights, Ohio...

Jun 27, 2024

William “Stan” Hammack was born on September 23, 1933, in Quanah, Texas. Stan passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024. He was the only child of Buford and Bertha Hammack.

Stan grew up in Farmers Valley, Texas, where his family lived as tenant farmers. He was especially fond of driving their John Deere Model H tractor. His...

Jun 26, 2024

Patricia England Atkins died in Plano, Texas on June 26, 2024, after bravely battling the effects from a stroke earlier this year.

Pat was a devoted wife and mother, and she never met a stranger.  If you were a friend of Pat’s, you had a friend for life.  She had a wealth of artistic talents including calligraphy,...

Jun 23, 2024

Thurston Arthur Blakely, Jr. was born on October 10, 1926, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He entered eternal rest peacefully on June 23, 2024. Thurston was the only child of Thurston Arthur Blakely Sr. and Helen (Walter) Blakely.

He moved to Oklahoma City as a child where he attended Central High School and thereafter graduated with an accounting degree...

Jun 19, 2024

William Edwin Davies, aka Wild Bill, of Prosper, Texas went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. He was 94 years old. Bill was born on February 16, 1930 in Harlan, Kentucky to his parents David Lewis Davies and Io Dorcus Jones. Upon graduation from Harlan High School, he attended Cumberland College (now called The University of...

Jun 19, 2024

Mark Seggelink passed away June 19, 2024, at the age of 70 in Plano, Texas. He was born May 31, 1954, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to parents Clement and Althea (Fischer) Seggelink.

Mark was known for his wickedly funny personality, lighting up any room with his wit.

He graduated from Mayfield High School in Mayfield, Ohio...

Jun 16, 2024

Barbara Lee Ward was born August 22, 2953, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to parents Gerald and Alice (Oliphant) Frazier. She was a resident of Plano, Texas and passed away in her sleep on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Barb grew up in Cedar Rapids with her parent, sister Sheryl and brother, Steven.  After high school, she started working...

Jun 16, 2024

It is with tremendous sadness that the family announces the passing of their precious wife and mother, Barbara McDaniel, (87) on June 16, 2024.

A resident of Allen, Texas since 1979, Barbara was born in Warsaw, Indiana. She was one of four children born to Melvin and Elma Larrew.

Barbara met the love of her...

Jun 15, 2024

Patricia Potts Aldredge was born March 24, 1954, in Dallas, Texas to parents William Gano and Patsie Northcutt Potts.

Trish Aldredge was a loving wife, a caring mother, a faithful sister and a loyal friend. She grew up as a 4th generation native of Dallas, Texas where she loved riding horses on her family’s farm. She went...

Jun 9, 2024

Brent passed away unexpectedly on Sunday June 9, 2024.  He was a dedicated husband to Britt and treasured his three children, Kinsler, Katie and Lucas.  He embraced every precious moment with them. He was an outstanding father, son and friend to many.  Brent will be dearly missed and will be forever in our hearts.  The world was a better...

Jun 7, 2024

Ruth Ann (Jones) Duke, aged 77, passed away on June 7, 2024, in Plano, Texas, with her family by her side, surrounding her with love. She was born in Howland, Texas on April 5, 1947 to Lloyd Raymond Jones and Ruth Bledsoe Jones.

Ruth Ann attended Roxton Elementary School and graduated from Paris High School.

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Jun 5, 2024

Tina Zayhowski (Manalio), 83, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 in Plano, Texas. She was born in New York City on October 23, 1940 to Doris and John Hoh. Tina graduated from SUNY Oneonta in 1962 and taught math at schools in Angola, Indiana and then Buffalo, New York. After receiving her master’s degree, Tina worked as a...

Jun 5, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Jean McClanahan Gibbs, 79, on June 5, 2024. She had been diagnosed with brain cancer just a few months prior.

A longtime resident of Richardson, Texas, Jean was born on a farm in Carlisle, Kentucky to Harold Dudley and Bernice (Montgomery) McClanahan. She was a...

Jun 4, 2024

Byron A. Niebruegge, M. D., beloved husband, father, Poppy, brother-in-law, cousin, friend and outstanding physician, was welcomed into his Heavenly Savior's arms on June 4, 2024.  Following years of battling more than one cancer, he suffers no more.

Byron was born on January 10, 1940, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Viola Verena and Fred Henry Niebruegge.  He grew...

Jun 4, 2024

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José Guadalupe Suárez nació el 9 de mayo de 1996 en Santa Ana, California. Falleció el 4 de junio de 2024. Sus padre's son Guadalupe Suárez y Leobarda Marrón. José asistió a las escuelas de Plano ISD.  Comenzó en Memorial Elementary, luego en Bowman Middle School, Williams High School y se graduó...

Jun 4, 2024

Mary Rutter passed away quietly in her apartment in Prestonwood Court in Plano, Texas on the afternoon of June 4, 2024. Mary Lou was born in Gordon, Texas on November 22, 1936, to parents Joe Francis and Bess (Whiteley) Francis.

She grew up in several small towns in West Texas but graduated high school in Carthage, Texas....