Obituaries

Nov 28, 2024

Wanda Faye Wood “Nana” passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born in Jenkins, Kentucky on August 20, 1941.

She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an avid sports fan. She loved her Texas Aggies, her Atlanta Braves, and her Dallas Mavericks. She...

Nov 25, 2024

Ralph was born December 12, 1938, and went home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2024. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sandi. Ralph is survived by his daughter, Meryl O'Neil; his son, Eric Church; his granddaughters, Kayla Singleton and Rachel O'Neil; his grandsons, Brandon O'Neil and Garrett O'Neil; and his son-in-law, Robert O'Neil....

Nov 17, 2024

Thomas William Rufi Jr., lovingly known as "Tom," passed away on November 17, 2024, in Collin County, Texas, at the age of 47. Born on July 30, 1977, in Sumter, South Carolina, Tom brought warmth, humor, and dedication to all who knew him.

From the age of 16, Tom dedicated himself to a career in retail, demonstrating...

Nov 17, 2024

John Burke Asher, 83, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 6, 1941, to Reginald and Irene Asher.

Burke grew up in Branford, Connecticut, where he excelled in academics and athletics. He was inducted into the Branford Sports Hall of Fame in 2012, an honor overshadowed only by the...

Nov 16, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Phillip John Kaster of Richardson, Texas, announces his passing on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

Born May 18, 1944, in City Hospital in Akron, Ohio to John and Vera Kaster, Phil grew up in a close-knit family. He graduated from St. Mary Catholic School and Copley Senior High before...

Nov 7, 2024

Joe Forest Santee II was born on June 29, 1941, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Paul and Helen Santee. He was the younger brother of William (Bill) Santee.

He grew up in Okmulgee and graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1959. He attended Oklahoma State University (OSU) from 1960-1964, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Education. While...

Nov 7, 2024

William Charles “Willie” Nelson was born on December 23, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas to parents Wilmer Jay and Bessie Lee Melton Nelson. He passed away suddenly on November 7, 2024, after a valiant battle with heart disease and multiple cell myeloma.

Willie developed a strong work ethic at the early age of twelve by flipping burgers...

Nov 6, 2024

Paul H. Boudreaux passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the age of 58. Paul was born in 1966 in Lafayette, Louisiana to parents Carole Ann Wichterich and Dr. James Louis Boudreaux.

Paul attended and graduated in 1987 from the University of Louisiana Lafayette. He started his career in Houston at Setpoint Inc. From there he...

Nov 4, 2024

“Best Daddy ever.” “Like a big brother to me.” “The fun uncle.” “Loving husband.”  “Great sense of humor.” “A joy to work with.” “A really nice guy.” “A wonderful boss and mentor.” “A kind and gentle soul.” “A lot of fun for a tall guy.” “Blessed by his friendship.” “One of the great ones.”

John Howell Brooks,...

Nov 3, 2024

George Thomas Bennett, 72 was born in Kansas City, Missouri to George and Twila Bennett. His dad worked for various Railroad companies and moved the family where his job led him. It was in Anchorage, Alaska where the family settled down. At the age of 14, George was a Disc Jockey in the Silver Age of radio for the...

Nov 3, 2024

Richard Kenneth (“Skip”) Laughlin passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024.  He is survived by his wife Elaine, his children Laura Burke, Sam All, Katie Laughlin and Mike All, twelve grandchildren, a Ford Platinum F150, two pinball machines and a fully stocked beer fridge.

Skip was born to John and Bettye Laughlin on March 10, 1943 and graduated...

Oct 31, 2024

Preston Charles Pettit, born September 19, 1986, and raised in Dallas, Texas, passed away October 31, 2024, following a vehicle accident along U.S. Hwy 67 in Cedar Hill, Texas. Preston, a resident of Cleburne, Texas, was on his way to Dallas to vote and visit his dad in the hospital.

Preston was truly one of a kind.  ...

Oct 30, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas Keith Blandford who left us on October 30, 2024, at the age of 64.  Doug was a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend, and a follower of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Doug’s life was filled with many hobbies including coin collecting, riflery, and amateur...

Oct 26, 2024

Carol Arnold, 84, passed away on October 26, 2024, at her home in Plano, Texas under hospice care.  Carol was born April 5, 1940, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Irving and Leah Seversen.  She graduated Middleton High School in 1958 and married James Arnold on September 24, 1960.  Carol and Jim have been married happily ever after for 64 years....

Oct 26, 2024

Rosemary Jones Smith, age 88, of Ruidoso, New Mexico, passed away on October 26, 2024. She was born on October 9, 1936, in Vernon, Texas, to Artis Odel and Oreta Faye Jones.

Rosemary grew up working at The Vernon Greenhouses, a flower shop owned and operated by her parents, where she developed a lifelong love for flowers....

Oct 25, 2024

Surrounded by his family, Dr. Charles Richard Hebert passed away peacefully on the morning of October 25, 2024, at the age of 59. Charles was born on November 4, 1964, in New Orleans, Louisiana. A native Louisianian, Charles grew up by the river with his parents Richard and Shirley Hebert, and his sister Carol.

After graduating from...

Oct 25, 2024

Joel Lloyd Blaisdell was born in Kasson, Minnesota on September 22, 1944 to Harold and Myrna Blaisdell. He died of cancer complications on October 25th, 2024 surrounded by his family.

After attending Mankato State, he started working as a DJ in Rochester, Minnesota. He transitioned to sales for the radio station, which led to a position as...

Oct 22, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carmen Orozco Sanchez, born on June 21, 1942, in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. Carmen passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, in Plano, Texas.

Carmen was born to Maria and Jesus Orozco and was the youngest of 17 children. She met her husband, Elias Sanchez, at church...

Oct 21, 2024

Harold Britton Graham of Plano, Texas went to be with the Lord October 21, 2024, at the age of 95.  He was born September 30, 1929, to Louis and Annie (Britton) Graham in Bellmead, Texas.

Harold was a 1947 graduate of La Vega High School, where he played several sports and was a cheerleader. He married Lena...

Oct 20, 2024

Gerald Schuyler Page, Jr. affectionally known as “Sky” was born on July 29, 1945, in Port Chester, New York to Gerald S Page, Sr. and Mary Arden (Clarke) Page.

Sky graduated from Mamaroneck High School in 1963 and attended Villanova University as a cadet in their Naval ROTC unit. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in...