Obituaries

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...

Oct 18, 2024

Carolyn Kay Pulcher, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024, at the age of 81.  Carolyn lived a life marked by love, strength, and an unwavering spirit.

Carolyn spent much of her career at Foley’s Department Store, later transitioning to Macy’s, where she worked until her retirement. She was known for...

Oct 18, 2024

In a life that spanned nearly a century, Richard David Spence—father, husband, volunteer, and world traveler—lived with a determination that shaped not only his own story, but those of the countless lives he touched along the way.

Born in Boston and raised in the small town of Belmont, Massachusetts, Richard’s early years were filled with the promise...

Oct 17, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Victoria Louise Bailey, on October 17, 2024. Vicki was born September 6, 1989, in Burnsville, Minnesota to James W. Woodall and Lori L. (Burris) Woodall, she moved with her family to Carrollton, Texas in 1990 and was raised in Plano from 1996 onward.

A 2008 graduate...

Oct 17, 2024

Bart Milton Trapp, 80, of McKinney went home to be with the Lord on Thursday October 17, 2024.  He was born on February 16, 1944, in Brownsville, Texas to parents Milton Alfred and Anna Imogene (Wooldridge) Trapp.

Bart grew up in Miami Springs, Florida, where he enjoyed his early days outside playing his three favorite sports -...

Oct 16, 2024

Marlin Harry Henning, II was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania on September 2, 1932, to parents Merla Marguerite (Hartranft) and Marlin Harry Henning. He went home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2024.

He married Charlotte Aileen Lemons on March 16, 1956, and in 2016 they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Marlin’s caring, compassion and love...

Oct 15, 2024

Kathy Ann Yonts of Plano, Texas peacefully passed away on August 13, 2023. Kathy was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on February 21, 1944, to Henry and Evelyn Kapke. She attended Bay View High School class of 1962. After high school she attended the University of Wisconsin Madison where she was a part of the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority and...

Oct 13, 2024

Jimmy Jake Huffman, 82, of Carrollton, Texas, passed away from this life to eternal life with his Lord, Jesus Christ, early on the morning of October 13, 2024.

Jimmy was the third child born to Glenn Wesley Huffman and Emma Etta McHaney Huffman on December 23, 1941, in Snyder, Texas. He spent his earliest days with his...