Obituaries

Feb 11, 2025

Alan Lorton (born Edward Alan Lorton) known as "Bud" to his family, passed away on February 11, 2025, after a short but valiant fight against cancer.

Alan was born a Christmas baby in 1954 to Warren Lorton and Ellen Fouts Lorton in Peoria Illinois. At the age of seven Alan and family including his beloved sisters moved...

Feb 5, 2025

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Yue Lian Wu at age 88 passed away on February 5, 2025.

Yue Lian was born in China on June 24, 1936. She was preceded in death by her husband Yong Qiang Zhang.

In 1988 Yue Lian came to the US to take care of her first grandchild. In...

Feb 5, 2025

Beulah, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 5, 2025, at the age of 70. Beulah was born in Monroe, Louisiana to Lola and Curtis Burns.

Beulah graduated from Carroll High School and attended Northeast Louisiana University. After graduating she held a multitude of jobs to help support her daughters.  She...

Feb 4, 2025

Lilia T Frank, age 82, passed away on February 4, 2025.

Lilia was born in the Philippines March 28, 1942 to William Tatom and Juanita De Guzman.

She was preceded in death by her husband Peter H Frank.

Visitation will be held from 2:00-3:00 p.m. February 10, 2025 at Allen Family Funeral Options...

Feb 4, 2025

William Robert “Bill” Weaver was born August 28,1955 in St. Louis, Missouri, and died February 4,2025, in Dallas, Texas after an intense year-long battle with cancer.

Bill spent his childhood growing up in different cities, since his dad managed several minor league baseball teams. He lived in Florida at an early age then the family moved to...

Feb 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of Bill Dillon, announce his passing on February 4, 2025, at his home in Dallas, Texas.

Bill, born and raised in the Detroit, Michigan, area with three younger brothers, subsequently attended Alma College, earning a degree in business administration in 1962 and making lifelong friends as a member...

Feb 2, 2025

Jane Larner passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, at the age of 80.  She was born on September 26, 1944, in Texarkana, Arkansas, the youngest child of James Graves and Glyn Gorman Graves.

Growing up in Hooks, Texas, she was the little sister to two rambunctious and loving brothers.  After attending Texarkana Junior College, she spent...

Jan 30, 2025

Ronald E. Engelking was born on January 1, 1947, to Herman George Engelking and Sophia Marquerite (Edwards) Engelking. He was born at home in Newkirk, Oklahoma, later being transported to the hospital in Ponca City.  January 30, 2025, Ron was surrounded by his family and peacefully left this temporary home to join his Lord and Savior and begin his...

Jan 27, 2025

Lynda Jean Collins, born Lynda Jean Vido on January 24, 1949, in Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, at the age of 76. A loving wife and devoted mother, Lynda’s gentle presence and joy for life will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Lynda married the love of her life, Clifford W....

Jan 26, 2025

Lois Jeanette Easler, known to most as “Jeanie” or “Miss Jeanie” was born on May 11, 1950, in Dallas, Texas.  She passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, in Plano, Texas after a battle with endometrial cancer discovered in October 2024.  She passed away from complications of cancer and chemotherapy.

Jeanie attended St. Pius X Catholic School,...

Jan 25, 2025

Jim was a consummate gentleman, businessman, veteran, penny-pincher, jazz pianist, pilot, sailor, barbershop singer, world traveler, civic volunteer, Irish reveler, cyclist, runner, short-cut handyman, cancer survivor, husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin; a man whose life was very well lived with all-out energy.

James Michael (Jim) Degnan, III passed peacefully on January 25, 2025. He was born...

Jan 25, 2025

Larry Gene Saulter of Arlington, Texas passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2025.  He was born November 29, 1955, in Azle, Texas to parents Elmer Jackson Saulter and Darlene Lorraine Early.

Larry graduated from Nimitz High School in Irving, Texas where he played Trumpet in the Viking Marching Band.

In his teens and twenties, Larry...

Jan 21, 2025

Cornelius (Neil) Alonzo Williams Jr., 92, peacefully passed away on the morning of January 21, 2025, at The Auberge of Plano Memory Care in Plano, Texas. He was born on June 7, 1932, in New Haven, Connecticut, to the late Cornelius A. Williams Sr. and Eula Williams.

In 1952, Neil joined the United States Air Force, where...

Jan 21, 2025

Robert Foster Ferrier graduated to Heaven on January 21, 2025, at the age of 87. Robert, affectionately known as Bob, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication to God, his family and community.

Robert was born on January 28, 1937, in Fort Worth, Texas,...

Jan 20, 2025

Patricia (Patti) “Mimi” Gayle McDermott Elmore, aged 76, passed away on January 20, 2025, after a brief illness. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Patti was a lifelong Catholic Christian who cherished her faith.

Patti was born on October 8, 1948, in...

Jan 19, 2025

David Alan Beach, 56, of Plano, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2025. Born on December 30, 1968, in Irving, Texas, David will be remembered as a devoted father, a loving partner, a hardworking man, and someone who brought laughter to everyone around him.

David had a lifelong passion for sports, excelling in football and baseball...

Jan 19, 2025

Glenda Gail Hancock May was born December 2, 1941, in Evansville, Indiana and passed away peacefully January 19, 2025.  She was the oldest child of Guy Fort Hancock and Glenn Adair (Hill) Hancock and was the joy of their lives.  Glenda always considered herself a Native Texan, despite the misfortunate hiccup of being born in the Midwest.

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Jan 18, 2025

Susanna Jones Phillips, born on July 3, 1947, in Clinton, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home in Plano, Texas, on January 18, 2025, at the age of 77. After a courageous ten-month battle with cancer, she spent her final hours surrounded by the love of her devoted husband, Mike, and her cherished dog, Bella.

Susanna leaves...

Jan 18, 2025

Sandra Ann Spoonemore (Sandy, Sis, Aunt Sandy) is walking, talking, and praising God today. She passed from this world on January 18, 2025, at 9:00 pm. She was surrounded by family and friends, firmly in God’s grip of grace.

Sandy was born on February 26, 1965, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean at the Naval Hospital...

Jan 16, 2025

Michael (Mike) James Hileman of McKinney, Texas, passed from this life on January 16, 2025, with his beloved wife Kathleen at his side.  During the last months of his life, Mike resided at Edel Rose Group Home so that he could receive the necessary care for his long-term illness.

Mike was seventy-two years of age.  He was...