Obituaries

Dec 21, 2024

Joseph Arthur McGrane, age 80, son of Margaret and Joseph McGrane, passed away December 21, 2024.

Joe grew up in a very close-knit and loving family, the eldest of four sisters. His family instilled values of love, integrity, and hard work which were ever present in his life. Joe started in construction working alongside his father-in-law as...

Dec 18, 2024

Kenneth Lynn Rorie, 76, was born in Dallas, Texas, on June 16, 1948, to Rev. Kenneth Glenn Rorie and Nancy Rorie. Ken passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, due to complications of Alzheimer’s in Plano, Texas.

Ken grew up in parsonages across north Louisiana, where his father served in the Louisiana United Methodist Church Conference. Ken...

Dec 18, 2024

Patsy “Pat” Takats, 83, of Frisco, Texas passed away quietly on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.

Pat was born on August 21, 1941 to Curtis and Laura McKenzie, in Austin, Texas; the second of three children.

Pat married Cyrill Joe “Tuffy” Takats on March 1, 1957. They spent many years in Dallas, where they raised a...

Dec 16, 2024

Carrol grew up on a farm in Apache, Oklahoma, where his natural talent for engineering became evident early on. Whether tinkering with trucks or tractors, he had a knack for understanding all things mechanical. A brilliant student, Carrol graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1963 in just three years, launching a decades-long career as an engineer at Texas Instruments....

Dec 15, 2024

Frances McQueen current resident of Plano and recent resident of San Angelo passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

Frances was born in Greencastle Indiana to Mabeth Hanna and Lee Dodge on May 20, 1929. She studied at Texas Tech with a major in zoology. She met Don McQueen in college, and they married in 1950.  When...

Dec 13, 2024

José Rodríguez Tristán nació el 19 de Marzo de 1940 en Cañas, San Luis Potosí, México, de padres Refugio Rodríguez y Modesta Tristán. José falleció en la casa de su hijo Horacio rodeado de su familia el Vernes 13 de Diciembre de 2024, la día de la memorial de Santa Lucía, Virgen y Mártir.

José, un ranchero...

Dec 12, 2024

Lynn Beth Rakofsky DeLisse, 70, of Plano, Texas, passed away on December 12, 2024. She will be remembered for her heart of gold, laughter, sharp wit, and unshakable love for family and friends. Lynn’s life was a testament to kindness, generosity, resilience and connection.

Born on February 15, 1954, in Lewiston, Maine, Lynn was the oldest child...

Dec 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jo Linda Hall Voyles who left to be with our Lord Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, at the age of 88.  Linda was born the sixth child of seven to Henry Clay Hall and Lenner Johnson Hall October 31, 1936. She grew up in Stamford, Texas.

Linda...

Dec 8, 2024

Robert (Bob) Wynn Starford passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on January 29, 1948, in Grafton, West Virginia to William and Winifred Starford.

Bob graduated from Grafton High School and then earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from West Virginia University, where he played defensive end on...

Dec 5, 2024

Forever chasing laughter, happiness, or something pink, our mom lived a life of grace and color. Terri Ann Alexander, 60, of Plano, Texas, died on December 5, 2024. She was born in Catoosa, Oklahoma in 1964 to Terry and Pat Bishop, along with two older brothers Kelly and Claude.

Terri met the love of her life, Fred,...

Dec 2, 2024

Thomas Eugene Salmon, beloved father to Jason and Janae, devoted husband to Ellen, and brother to Bill passed away of Covid complications due to Alzheimer’s on December 2nd, 2024.

Born in Jacksonville Texas to Horace and Adyelene Salmon, and brother to Bill Salmon, Tom played four years of East Texas High School football, served four years in...

Nov 28, 2024

Wanda Faye Wood “Nana” passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born in Jenkins, Kentucky on August 20, 1941.

She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an avid sports fan. She loved her Texas Aggies, her Atlanta Braves, and her Dallas Mavericks. She...

Nov 25, 2024

Ralph was born December 12, 1938, and went home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2024. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sandi. Ralph is survived by his daughter, Meryl O'Neil; his son, Eric Church; his granddaughters, Kayla Singleton and Rachel O'Neil; his grandsons, Brandon O'Neil and Garrett O'Neil; and his son-in-law, Robert O'Neil....

Nov 17, 2024

Thomas William Rufi Jr., lovingly known as "Tom," passed away on November 17, 2024, in Collin County, Texas, at the age of 47. Born on July 30, 1977, in Sumter, South Carolina, Tom brought warmth, humor, and dedication to all who knew him.

From the age of 16, Tom dedicated himself to a career in retail, demonstrating...

Nov 17, 2024

John Burke Asher, 83, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 6, 1941, to Reginald and Irene Asher.

Burke grew up in Branford, Connecticut, where he excelled in academics and athletics. He was inducted into the Branford Sports Hall of Fame in 2012, an honor overshadowed only by the...

Nov 16, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Phillip John Kaster of Richardson, Texas, announces his passing on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

Born May 18, 1944, in City Hospital in Akron, Ohio to John and Vera Kaster, Phil grew up in a close-knit family. He graduated from St. Mary Catholic School and Copley Senior High before...

Nov 7, 2024

Joe Forest Santee II was born on June 29, 1941, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Paul and Helen Santee. He was the younger brother of William (Bill) Santee.

He grew up in Okmulgee and graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1959. He attended Oklahoma State University (OSU) from 1960-1964, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Education. While...

Nov 7, 2024

William Charles “Willie” Nelson was born on December 23, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas to parents Wilmer Jay and Bessie Lee Melton Nelson. He passed away suddenly on November 7, 2024, after a valiant battle with heart disease and multiple cell myeloma.

Willie developed a strong work ethic at the early age of twelve by flipping burgers...

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,...