Obituaries

Jun 3, 2024

Joleen Schwarz passed away suddenly on June 3, 2024, from a hemorrhagic stroke after enjoying a fun day spent with her visiting son. She was born in June of 1940 in the small town of Ida Grove, Iowa. Joleen was raised on a farm and graduated from Schleswig County High School in 1958 where she enjoyed playing basketball and...

Jun 2, 2024

Carolyn Mae Velier Earp, 85, of Allen, Texas passed away peacefully after an extended hospital stay.

Carolyn was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on June 18, 1938, to Maynard Velier and Margaret Hiltgen Velier. During her youth she moved to Franklin and Oil City, Pennsylvania, and doted on her baby brother. Carolyn was a dedicated and talented majorette...

May 28, 2024

Lorraine F. McGough, 100, of Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024, after a long, adventurous, and healthy life.

Lorraine was born on August 26, 1923, to parents Mary (Rizzolo) and Charles Leslie Fuller in Waterbury, Connecticut. Being the oldest of two daughters, she learned the art of cooking from her Italian mom and the...

May 27, 2024

Daniel Borowiak was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania to parents Walter Thomas and Irene (Sullick) Borowiak and grew up and graduated from high school in nearby Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.  He was lovingly called Danny by his family, which included four older sisters and one older brother.  He had many fond memories from childhood including learning how to do many things from...

May 24, 2024

John Bierne Mills, Jr. - a pilar of his family - passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024, at a local hospital near his home in Frisco, Texas.  He was 77 years old.

John was born on September 17, 1946, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late John B. Mills Senior and Faye (Winkels) Mills.

May 23, 2024

It is with a heavy and broken heart that the family announces the passing of Fidel Zarate Tamares Jr. (known as JR to his family), 38, on May 23,2024. He was fighting a long battle of mental health illnesses.

Fidel was born in Fort Hood, TX on May 01, 1986, and grew up mostly in Killeen, TX....

May 20, 2024

Roland William Ball passed away peacefully the morning of May 20, 2024.  Born on December 17, 1942, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, he was the second son and one of seven children born to Laura Charlotte and Jess Carl Ball.

Roland ‘s younger years were spent on the farm, getting into all kinds of adventures with his siblings, before...

May 20, 2024

Joseph Guilfoyle Owens, known affectionately as Joe, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2024. Born on December 6, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Loretta Guilfoyle and Joseph Andrew Owens.

Joe graduated from St. Francis High School in 1957. He proudly served in the United States Army before dedicating 37 years...

May 20, 2024

Veronica Ann Vrotsos passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on May 20, 2024 at her home in Plano, Texas. Born to Ewald Scholz and Ramona Roper on September 15, 1959 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin although she lived most of her life in and around Dallas, Texas. Veronica's life centered around love of family, fine dining, travel,...

May 19, 2024

Ruthann Ritter, 83, peacefully passed away Sunday evening, May 19, 2024, after visits from her daughters, Marcy and Kelly, and granddaughter Amarisa.

Ruthann was born August 4, 1940, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Ruth Elizabeth Marie Mullins (Honecker) and Lloyd B. Mullins.

She was married to Jerry Ritter on December 22, 1958.

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May 17, 2024

David Talmadge Smith went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 17th, 2024, after a brave battle with Alzheimer's. He was a man with a deep Christian faith and a gentle demeanor. David was born on September 29, 1947, in Plainview, Texas to Dr. Landria and Helen Smith. While at Abilene Christian University earning a business degree,...

May 16, 2024

Claude Hollis Hill, 98, of Plano Texas, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, May 16, 2024. His faith in the Lord was evident by his servant's heart and furthering the Kingdom.

Claude is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Peggy Hill, two children Cynthia Morrison (John) of Memphis, Tennessee and Ryan Hill of Plano, Texas; six...

May 15, 2024

It is with great sadness that we wish to announce the unexpected passing of Rodney James Humphrey. He was born April 13, 1969, in Belleville, Ontario, Canada to parents Michael and Rita (Payne) Humphrey.

He came to the United States at the early age of 2 weeks old. His first residence was at the North Park Inn...

May 13, 2024

Jack R. Robinson, age 102, died on May 13, 2024. He was born on April 29, 1922 in Fairfax, Missouri, the first son born to John S. and Bess Robinson.

He is predeceased by his parents; his wife and love of his life, Phyllis; and his siblings, Ruth Boyd, Alice Hire, Dorothy Poindexter, Edwin Robinson, Gene Robinson,...

May 12, 2024

James Albert Rammage, age 77, passed away peacefully in the early hours of May 12, 2024, at T. Boone Pickens Faith Presbyterian Hospice Center in Dallas, Texas. Jim was born on March 25, 1947, to George and Margaret Rammage in Clayton, New Mexico.

Jim (known as Albert to his siblings) grew up in Texline, Texas, briefly living...

May 11, 2024

(Janice) Diane Rowland was born to John Martindale Rowland, Jr. and (Janice) Gwendolyn Worley Rowland at Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas on October 13, 1942.

Diane’s birth came less than a year after "the day that will live in infamy." Her father was called to serve in the Navy during WWII and was away most of her...

May 10, 2024

On May 10, 2024, Janel Marie Smith passed away at Medical City Hospital in McKinney, Texas.  She was 69 years old.

Janel was born on August 25th, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio to Robert and Freda Smith.  She graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1972.  She went on to get her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from...

May 9, 2024

Margaret Gwendolyn (Gwen) Murchison, a devoted wife, a compassionate mother, and a loving grandmother, departed peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on May 9th, 2024.  She was a woman of deep Christian faith and will leave behind a legacy of kindness and a gracious spirit.

Born near Hot Springs, Arkansas, on August 20th, 1935, to...

May 5, 2024

Phillip Miles Pegues passed away at the age of 61 on May 5, 2024. He was born in Cleburne, Texas on May 11, 1962.

Phillip has had several careers, but for the past 35 years, he has been a hair colorist to multitudes of women in Dallas. The time spent in Phillip’s chair was special to all...

May 3, 2024

Jack Meche, 34, of Dallas, Texas, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on May 3, 2024, in Dallas, Texas.  He was born on February 26, 1990, in Plano, Texas to Renee Sims and Robert Meche.

Jack graduated from JJ Pearce High School in Richardson, Texas, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and A honor...