Obituaries

Obituaries

Rita Michael

Rita Michael

Jun 14, 2014

Rita Joyce Michael lost a courageous four-year battle with endometrial cancer on June 14, 2014, at the age of 62. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, after remaining upbeat throughout her journey. Survivors include her beloved husband of 30 years, Mel Michael of Plano, an adored daughter Rachel Michael of Plano, two stepdaughters Melissa Fletcher and husband...

Martha Knapp

Martha Knapp

Jun 14, 2014

Martha was born February 15, 1930 and went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the age of 84. She was raised in Louisiana by her aunt and grandmother. Martha was married to Ottis Knapp and they lived in Beaumont, Texas until moving to Dallas in 1966. The family was transferred again by Ottis's...

Ellyn Mae Sandall

Ellyn Mae Sandall

Jun 12, 2014

Ellyn Mae Harris Sandall went to be with our Lord on Thursday June 12, 2014, at 89 years of age. She will be tremendously missed as a beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and friend to many. Ellyn is survived by Francis E. Sandall, her husband of 68 years, and a loving family. She is the beloved...

Murlean Pfiffner

Murlean Pfiffner

Jun 11, 2014

Murlean Marie Pfiffner was born September 26, 1923 in St Louis, Missouri and passed away surrounded by her children, Sue, Jim and daughter-in-law Rose on June 11, 2014 at the age of 90. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Vernon Henry Pfiffner and, her parents James Oscar Shoultz and Ona Mae Dare, her sister...

Stan Livingston

Stan Livingston

Jun 11, 2014

Stanley William Livingston was born on June 23, 1967 in Alexandria Virginia to Jimmy and Bernadette (Bernie) Livingston. He grew up with a rich Irish heritage through Bernie including numerous trips to Ireland. When he was in third grade, the family moved to Foster City, California where he attended elementary school, then went to Hillsdale High. Stan loved trying...

Mildred Rendall

Mildred Rendall

Jun 6, 2014

Mildred Rendall was a devoted wife, mother, grand mother and great grandmother and a friend to all who passed her way. She shared her smile and love generously. We cherish the memories, honor her commitment to family and friends and remain grateful for the wonderful times we shared. She was welcomed in Heaven by her devoted husband, William Rendall,...

Carole Hannon

Carole Hannon

Jun 5, 2014

Carole Marie Hannon (nee Skelton), 54, of Plano, Texas lost a long but strong and courageous 5 year battle with breast cancer on June 5, 2014. Carole was at peace, and went home to be with God with her family around her. Carole was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 1, 1960 to Dorothy and the late James Skelton....

Frederick Busch

Frederick Busch

May 31, 2014

Frederick James Busch was born in Mission, Texas to Francis and Jewell Busch on October 30, 1940. Fred and his younger sister, Pat, were blessed with a father who was a faithful and hardworking provider, and a mother who was a capable and loving housewife. Fred lived in Mission with his family until he completed 7th grade. In 1952,...

Jean Rainwater

Jean Rainwater

May 21, 2014

Jean Lambert Rainwater, known affectionately by many as Jeanieweany, passed away on May 21, 2014 after completing her assignment of living a full life even in the face of pancreatic cancer. She stood firmly in the truth of God's great love and was supported by an army of family and friends throughout the journey. Jean was born on August...

Jeff Hardage

Jeff Hardage

May 19, 2014

Jeff was well-loved by his family and a host of friends. As the third of four children, he is remembered by his siblings as the peacemaker of the family and the one sibling that no one ever fought withat least not too often. His brother and sisters (David, Susan, and Linda) were with Jeff the last weeks of his...

Raul Ramos Sr

Raul Ramos Sr

May 18, 2014

Raul Ramos, known to his grandchildren as Papa Ramos and "click click", was born on October 21, 1932 and passed into his Eternal Home on May 18, 2014. Being born into a large family, he grew in the love of his many brothers and sisters. This love would sustain them through the difficulties of living in the depression era;...

Ruth Wardell

Ruth Wardell

May 16, 2014

At 90 years of age Ruth went home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2014. She was born in Wingham, Ontario Canada, December 29, 1923. Ruth was the beloved daughter of Rev. Glen Wardell and Maude Heweston Wardell and beloved sister of Donald and Harold. She is survived by her niece Margaret Wardell of Edmonton, Alberta and...

Kenneth C Burke

Kenneth C Burke

May 14, 2014

Kenneth C. Burke was born on December 29, 1928 in Sipe Springs, Texas. He grew up on a farm near Brownfield, Texas. Ken graduated from high school in Brownfield in 1947 and attended Texas Tech for a year before joining the United States Navy in 1948. He spent four years on a ship, supporting the Korean War effort. Ken...

Steve Mcneil

Steve Mcneil

May 11, 2014

Stephen Lynn McNeil (Steve) succumbed to his battle with lung cancer and emphysema early Sunday morning, May 11, 2014. Steve always faced each day with a smile and filled the lives around him with laughter with his "Steve-isms". Even in his battle with cancer, he never lost his sense of humor. He is survived by his wife of 37...

Jesse Neaves

Jesse Neaves

May 10, 2014

Jesse Emmitt "Scooter" Neaves, Jr., age 61, died May 10, 2014 at UTSW, St. Paul Hospital surrounded by his family. Jesse was born on July 13, 1952 in Waxahachie, Texas to Mildred and Jesse Neaves. He is preceded in death by his father Jesse Sr., his brother James and his sister Sandra. Jesse graduated from Waxahachie High School and...

Jim Tolar

Jim Tolar

May 10, 2014

James Douglas Tolar "Jim", 81, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2014 at Medical Center of McKinney Hospital surrounded by family who loved him dearly. Jim was born in Trinity, Texas on August 9, 1932 to Inez and Henry Tolar. His older sister Louise Kimmey preceded him in death, as did his parents. Jim graduated from Trinity High School...

Mary Waugh

Mary Waugh

May 9, 2014

Mary Waugh, age 66, of Plano, Texas died May 9, 2014 due to complications from lymphoma with her family by her side. Mary was born to the late Charles and Florence Sefter on February 15, 1948 in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. She graduated from St. Saviour High School in 1965 and received a B.A. in Mathematics from Marymount Manhattan College...

Walton H Mayfield

Walton H Mayfield

May 8, 2014

Hal is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Lynn Mayfield, sons Michael and John, daughter Wendy Evans, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He attended The University of Houston from 1953 to 1959, majoring in Radio/Television Broadcast Management. He worked at the university's radio station as well as KTRK radio and TV station in Houston. Hal moved...

Mary Watts Johnston

Mary Watts Johnston

May 8, 2014

Mary Watts Johnston, born in San Antonio, Texas on September 12, 1949, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2014, after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Mary is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Jill Johnston & Jill's father, Jack Johnston; sister Martha Watts Viola and her husband John; nieces Casey Teague (Tony) and Cristen Ward (Kelly) and their...

Terry Hoskins

Terry Hoskins

May 6, 2014

Terry Kevin Brendan Hoskins, 57, of Allen, Texas, was welcomed into Heaven at 9:18 p.m. on May 6, 2014 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Terry was born in Berkeley, California on May 16,1956 to Larry and Joan (Andrews) Smith. He graduated from McHenry High School, in McHenry, Illinois. In 1976 at the age of 19, he enlisted...