Obituaries
Rusty Franklin
Jan 1, 2014
Russell "Rusty" Franklin was born July 12, 1956 to Bill and Dolores Franklin and Rusty went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 1, 2014. To meet Rusty was to like Rusty. He is everyone's best friend. Whatever you needed, Rusty was there for you with a can do attitude. He is "old School" meaning honor...
Hernando Garcia-Vasquez
Dec 31, 2013
Hernando Javier Garcia-Vasquez was born and raised near the beautiful mountains of Medellin, Colombia, the son of Antonio Garcia and Carolina Vasquez. Hernando had dreams of going to college in the United Sates to study Electronic Engineering. In his early years, he spent his time tinkering with electronics and mechanics and enjoyed relating to and training farm animals. In...
Irene Whattoff
Dec 30, 2013
Irene J. Whattoff, 96, a resident of the Plano-Dallas area for 11 years, died December 30, 2013. Visitation will be from 10:15 AM until 11:00 AM at Prestonwood Baptist Church-Dallas Campus, 12123 Hillcrest Rd., Dallas, Texas 75230 with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 AM. Graveside service and burial will be in Ames, Iowa on January 4, 2013....
Berniece Rabe Tryand
Dec 28, 2013
Berniece Louise Bagby Rabe Tryand passed away in her sleep the morning of December 28, 2013 at the age of 85. She is survived by her husband James Tryand of Plano, Texas. She and Jim were married August 15, 2009 in Plano, Texas and were members of the Plano 3rd Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Kimberly Brigis
Dec 28, 2013
Kimberly Ann Brigis was born Kimberly Newman on December 26, 1961 to parents James and Eleanor Newman. She grew up in Chicago, Illinois, attended Eisenhower High School and graduated from Western Illinois University with her B.S. in Criminal Law in 1982. Kimberly graduated the Dallas Police Academy in 1984 and served as a Dallas Police officer, working in patrol...
James Bill
Dec 26, 2013
November 13, 1966, Jim Bill was born in Escondido, California. The fifth of the six children of Ramon and Fannie Bill. The family moved to Huntington Beach, California, where Jim began school. The family moved to Kentucky briefly, but returned to Huntington Beach. At age twelve, Jim's father passed away from a heart attack. The loss of his father...
Roger M Clay
Dec 26, 2013
Roger M. Clay, PhD., PE was born December 8, 1946 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to parents Marvin and Helen Clay. Roger was introduced to his future wife, Barb, by her brother Gerry in May of 1979 and sparks flew! The two were married on September 21, 1979, and enjoyed 34 wonderful years together. During his working life with ARCO,...
Valerie Joan Usery
Dec 21, 2013
Valerie Joan Usery "Joanie", age 66 of Allen, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013. She was born to the late L.M. Ted Usery and Glenda Brawley Usery on November 16, 1947. Joanie attended Searcy High and was an active member of the band, playing the clarinet. As much as she enjoyed listening to music and singing, Joanie also...
Chung Kil Kim
Dec 14, 2013
Chung Kil Kim will be remembered most for the hospitality he bestowed on everyone he met. He was known as the person anyone could turn to for help-from helping people abroad apply for a driver's license to installing a neighbor's satellite dish. He treated everyone with respect and always possessed a cheery disposition. He brightened a room with his...
Nancy Bittel
Dec 11, 2013
Nancy Elizabeth Bittel, 66, of Plano, Texas a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully in the early hours of December 11, 2013 surrounded by her family. Nancy was born in Norwood, Massachusetts to Frank and Sue Thompson. She enjoyed 18 years of childhood with two sisters and a brother but lacked a love of snow...
Richard Phelps
Dec 11, 2013
Richard Anthony "Dick" Phelps was born on March 23, 1940 in Plover, Wisconsin to parents Lloyd and Clara Phelps. Dick loved music all his life. He began with piano lessons, later played the clarinet and then played the saxophone. He was part of a band called "The Fury's" in high school, in the mid 1960's he was in a...
Antonella Maria Escarfullery
Dec 8, 2013
Antonella Maria Escarfullery was born on June 6, 1994 to Cesar A. Escarfullery and Marie Guadalupe Garcia in Plano, Texas. Antonella, at merely 19 years old became one with the Lord and received her wings December 8, 2013 surrounded by loving family members and closest friends. She attended St Marks of Plano, Robinson and later John Paul II High...
Charles Robert Pratt Jr
Dec 8, 2013
Charles R. Pratt, Jr. entered the Kingdom of Heaven from his home on December 8, 2013 with his loving family at his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. "Chuck" was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on October 26, 1938 to Charles R. Pratt, Sr. and Dorothy Elizabeth (Roberts) Pratt. He graduated from McNeese State University in Lake Charles...
Joseph Ashton
Dec 6, 2013
Joseph B. Ashton, age 83, of Plano, Texas passed away on December 6, 2013. Joe was born on September 17, 1930 in Brownwood, Texas to Joseph and Pauline (Craig) Ashton. He married Cleone Singleton on May 7, 1960 in Austin, Texas. Joe received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Math from Texas Tech University in 1952. He was in...
Arthur D (Ad) Shaw
Nov 29, 2013
Arthur D. Shaw (A.D.), 86, of Celina, Texas, passed away on November 29, 2013 in Plano, Texas. A.D. was born in San Antonio, Texas on April 9, 1927 to Arthur D. Shaw, Sr. and Dorothy Cameron (Johnson) Shaw. He had one older brother, "Pat" who would one day introduce him to the love of his life. In 1945, at...
Rebekah Elise Yarbrough
Nov 26, 2013
Rebekah Elise Yarbrough was born on July 23, 1990 in Tyler, Texas. She attended Good Shepherd School from preschool through 8th grade. In 2004, she moved to Plano, Texas with her mother and attended Legacy Christian Academy (LCA) to complete her classical education. She graduated in November 2007. She attended LeTourneau University in Longview and the Le Cordon Bleu...
David Hartwell Kuester
Nov 25, 2013
David was born in Oakland, California on November 24, 1935 to parents Muriel and Hartwell Kuester. He moved to Houston, Texas with his family as a young boy when his father's position at Standard Oil relocated the family. As a young boy, David enjoyed hours of taking apart his James Motorcycle and meticulously reassembling it. He earned money for...
Kelly Schiliro
Nov 23, 2013
Kelly Ann Schiliro was born September 21, 1959 in Shelby, Ohio. Kelly was a happy child who was not afraid to take on challenges and new endeavors. Kelly graduated from Shelby High School and was an active member of the high school; she especially enjoyed running the scoreboard for wrestling matches. She went on to attend Bowling Green State...
Kevin Madu Aligah
Nov 22, 2013
BIOGRAPHY OF THE LATE DEACON ENGINEER KEVIN MADUMERE ODIKWAUKA ALIGAH ("MIGHTY") MBA, M.Sc, MCSE, MCP+I, CNA, Dip. Mkting 1960-2013 Late Deacon Kevin Madu Aligah was born 53 years ago. He was born into the humble family of Late Chief Emmanuel Sunday Aligah and Late Mrs. Maria Nnenna Aligah of Ndiduwe Village in Ekpiri Osoaji, Autonomous Community, Ikwuano Local Government...
Tommye Karlene Bartscht
Nov 11, 2013
Tommye Karlene Bartscht was born on July 18, 1934 in Commerce, Texas. She was the first born child of Coalie Thomas and Alfreda Rose Busby. Tommye was a dreamer and as a child she would often dress up as her favorite movie stars. She also loved music and learned to play the piano at an early age. By the...
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