Obituaries
James Trotter
Jan 31, 2014
James Alfred Trotter was born on July 14, 1943 to parents Ernest Alfred and Barbara Bruce Trotter in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. James will be remembered mostly as a family man in spite of his many professional accomplishments. James was especially fond of his hot tea, cold drinks with no ice and enjoyed cooking. His delicious Yorkshire puddings will...
Michael Chaisson
Jan 29, 2014
Michael was born in Galveston, Texas, in 1949. Being an "army brat," his family moved to Wurzburg, Germany, where he and his siblings, Henry and Evelyn, graduated from high school. The family then settled in Shreveport, Louisiana, where Michael attended and graduated from LSU-Shreveport. While in Shreveport, he met Rita Campbell, who he married in November 1972. Together they...
Adela Arceno
Jan 28, 2014
Adela or Baby whom she is fondly called by people close to her heart was born in Balete, Aklan Philippines on July 14, 1945 to Placido and Ferdigueza. She has 9 siblings (7 girls and 2 boys). She is the 3rd among the family. She grew up to be a beautiful person inside and out. Adela was a teacher...
Alice Marie Watson
Jan 25, 2014
Alice Marie (Mickel) Watson left this earth to be with Our Heavenly Father on January 25, 2014. Mom was born as the fifth of six living children to Joseph and Janet (Schmitt) Mickel in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Her father was the Chief Engineering Draftsman for Goodyear in Akron, Ohio. Joseph worked with German Scientist on the Rigid Airships, known...
Barry Kent Bossie
Jan 25, 2014
Barry was born on May 4, 1957 in Charleston, WV, to Burven and Gloria, where he grew up with his older sister Kimberly and his younger brother Blair. At age 13 he moved to Jacksonville, Florida to live with his Dad, step-mom Barbara and 5 other siblings (1 brother and 4 sisters.) While in Florida, he enjoyed skateboarding, riding...
Wade Worthey
Jan 23, 2014
Wade Worthy was born in Orange, Texas on March 26, 1947 to Martha Ford and Jesse Wade Worthey, III. He grew up in Leesville, Louisiana and Beaumont, Texas. His mother re-married when Wade was two years old and brought Ottis Knapp into his life. Wade used the last name of Knapp until he entered the Air Force. He had...
Cryer Gayle
Jan 18, 2014
Gayle Comerford Cryer went home to be with Jesus and to be reunited with her beloved husband Jim on January 18, 2014. Funeral services will be held at Prestonwood Baptist Church at 6801 West Park Boulevard in Plano, Texas 75093, on Thursday, January 23rd at 11:00am with a graveside service at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery at 2:15pm. Gayle...
Billy Farrell
Jan 13, 2014
Billy Morace Farrell (AKA Mugs) made his final ride to Heaven on January 13, 2014 from his home in Plano, Texas. He was born the only child to Morace McKee Farrell and Rubye Mae Barnett in Plano, Texas on April 2, 1937. Billy was a graduate of Plano High School's Class of 55. He entered the United States Army...
Bette R Jenkins
Jan 13, 2014
Bette R. Jenkins, 90, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on January, 13, 2014, following a brief illness. Bette is now at peace and is joyfully reunited with the love of her life, her husband of 65 years, Harold L. Jenkins, who passed away on March 8, 2012. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary...
Virginia "Ginny" Alsobrook
Jan 11, 2014
Between January 18, 1933 and January 11, 2014 Ginny experienced a life of love, laughter, and learning. The desire to teach others to be life-long learners led her to become a teacher, both regular and special ed. As a member of the Behavior Assistance Team in Plano, Texas, she worked with students of all ages. She had a B.A....
Rex Tetrick
Jan 9, 2014
Rex Tetrick was born July 2, 1945 in Greensburg, Indiana. He grew up with his mom, Virginia, dad, Lowell and big brother, Steve, on a farm near Clarksburg, Indiana. After graduation from Purdue, he served in the US Army in Vietnam. He returned to Indiana and eventually relocated to Dallas to pursue his lifelong career in insurance. "Tex Rex"...
Oscar Largin
Jan 4, 2014
Oscar Walter Largin born March 4, 1922 in Cleburne, Texas to Oscar William Largin and Clara Ann Buis. September 22, 1944 he married Maxine Jones in Wichita Falls, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 69 years; his daughters Linda Carroll, Valerie Largin and Twyla Cormak (Dave); his grandchildren Scott Carroll (Carol), Katelyn Cormak and Regan Cormak; his...
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...
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