Obituaries

Jan 14, 2025

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judith Johnson Kossack, affectionately known as "Nonny," who left this world peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the age of 76. Her departure has left an indelible void in the lives of all who knew her, but her legacy of love, laughter, and kindness...

Jan 11, 2025

Patsy Jean (Patti) Bray Pierce was born on November 20, 1940 in Paris, Texas to parents Woodrow and Inez Bray. She spent her childhood growing up in Paris, attending the First Baptist Church, where she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and was baptized.  Her passions in life included her family, entertaining, the Dallas Cowboys, and sharing Jesus. She...

Jan 10, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Phillip Andrew Russell, age 39, on January 10, 2025. A devoted father, son, brother, cousin, and friend, Phillip lived a life full of love, laughter, and unforgettable moments.

Born on July 21, 1985, in Garland, Texas, Phillip grew up with an adventurous spirit and a deep...

Jan 8, 2025

Kathryn (Kathy) Irene Johnston, 83, went home to be with Jesus on January 8, 2025. Her first love was Jesus, and she looked forward to her eternal home and worshipping Christ with all of Heaven.

Kathy was born on August 14,1941, in Stillwater, Oklahoma to parents David and Margaret Franklin. She had two younger brothers Davy and...

Jan 6, 2025

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"It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of our beloved Marifred Bolívar, a person loved and respected by all those who were lucky enough to know her.

Marifred was a friendly, warm and generous woman, who was always willing to help and support others. Her smile and sense of...

Jan 6, 2025

Charles Richard Williams was born October 31, 1939, and passed away on January 6, 2025.  He was the son of the late Dr. Henry James Williams and Edith Hays Williams.

Chuck was born in Waxahachie, Texas and grew up in Midlothian, Texas.  His dad was a dentist and began his practice during the depression in 1929.  He...

Jan 5, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Andrew Hoffman was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York to parents Charles and Dorothy Hoffman.

He graduated from Erasmus Hall High School in 1963 and St. John’s University in 1967. On his 22nd birthday, during the Vietnam War, he enlisted in the Navy. He served four years in Adak, Alaska; Pensacola, Florida; and Puerto...

Jan 3, 2025

Richard Joseph Cinclair, a man of principle, determination, and boundless generosity, was born on June 12, 1942, in Milbank, South Dakota, to Alice Klockeman Cinclair and Joseph Putnum Cinclair. He grew up alongside his sister, Nancy, in Aberdeen South Dakota.

Richard graduated from Aberdeen Central High School in 1960 and went on to pursue his passion for...

Jan 3, 2025

James "Jim" Leon Haws, 84, peacefully passed away at his home in McKinney, Texas, on January 3, 2025. Born on July 3, 1940 in Cordell, Oklahoma, to Minnie and J.D. Haws, Jim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.

On March 27, 1964, Jim married the love of his life, Bobbie Jo Ward, in...

Jan 3, 2025

Kwame Edusei Bandoh was born on August 6th, 1949, in Jachie, a town in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He was blessed with a nurturing family consisting of his father, Opanin Kwame Bandoh, and his mother, Madam Abena Atta Konadu. Both parents are fondly remembered for their love and guidance. Kwame was the second youngest among five siblings, growing...

Jan 2, 2025

Steve J. Squiric, 96, of Plano, Texas, formally of Niles, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at home. He passed on peacefully. Steve was born June 23, 1928, in McDonald, Ohio to parents Steve and Sarah Lillian (Krepic) Squiric.

Steve left school at 16 to work at Republic Steel in Warren, Ohio. He joined the army...

Dec 31, 2024

Jerrilyn “Jerri” Sue Ericson was born in Chicago, Illinois to parents Edward and Ethel Ericson and was the second oldest of five siblings.  She lived up to her family nickname of “Sugar” or “Sug” through her sweet, supportive nature—a trait she carried with her throughout her life.  Her parents taught her at an early age to love Jesus and...

Dec 31, 2024

Carol Smith Cromartie went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 31, 2024, at the age of 67 in Dallas, Texas.  She bravely fought Acute Myeloid Leukemia for as long and as hard as she could.

Carol was born on August 22, 1957, at an Air Force base near Wiltshire, England to parents Jimmy Lee...

Dec 27, 2024

On Friday, December 27, 2024, Mary Ann Oden, a loving wife, and mother, passed away at the age of 80.

Mary Ann was born on February 23, 1944, in Dallas, Texas to Edward & Kathryn (Baker) Daniel. Mary Ann spent her childhood and school-age years growing up in the Pleasant Grove area. She graduated from W.W. Samuel...

Dec 26, 2024

Dwight Spain, 81, died on Thursday, December 26, 2024, in Prosper, Texas. The youngest of four children, Dwight was born in Georgetown, Texas, on May 27, 1943, to Thomas Roy Spain and Elsie Viola Spain.

He attended Georgetown High School, where he played football and formed his own country and western band that performed locally. He even...

Dec 26, 2024

Gregory D Rosenkoetter, formerly of Burlington Iowa, died Thursday December 26, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. Born on October 2,1963, he was the youngest of three sons born to Betty Bonewitz Rosenkoetter and George Donald Rosenkoetter III.

As a young child, he was quiet and inquisitive. Reading, sports and playing with neighborhood children on the bluffs of the...

Dec 25, 2024

Patsy Ruth Ebright Blakely “Pat” was born on September 2, 1930, in Blackwell, Oklahoma. She went to be with our Lord on Christmas morning, 2024, three days after her 74th wedding anniversary.

Pat was the oldest of three sisters born to Eunice and Ervin Ebright. She grew up in Blackwell, an oil and gas “feast or famine...

Dec 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Enza Favara, on December 24, 2024. A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her radiant spirit, Italian flair, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends left an indelible mark on all who knew her.

Enza was born in Palermo, Sicily, a child growing up during WWII,...

Dec 23, 2024

Theresa Catherine McKeen Sweeney, 94, died on Monday, December 23, 2024, in Plano, Texas.  The oldest of three children, Theresa was born in New York City on September 22, 1930, to Austin F. McKeen and Katherine Maloney McKeen, of County Clare, Ireland.

She attended St. Joan of Arc Grammar School in Jackson Heights, New York, and Dominican...

Dec 22, 2024

Beverly Sue Hudgins, 87, of Plano, Texas, passed away December 22, 2024. She was born on February 19, 1937, to the late Marvin J. and Anita Davis Young in Plainview, Texas. She was the younger sister of Carol Ann, who preceded her in death.

In her early years, Sue grew up on her parents’ farm in Hale...