Obituaries

Aug 21, 2024

Roger Leo Klotz was born on August 31,1947, at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena to Eleanor and Louis Klotz. He passed on August 21, 2024, surrounded by his family and is now in the loving arms of God.

Roger was the fourth child of six and grew up in Monrovia, CA. From an early age, Roger found...

Aug 20, 2024

Joel R. Morris, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to so many, passed away at home on August 20, 2024.

Joel was born in Easton, Pennsylvania, to Karl and Hazel Morris. Joel was the middle of 5 children in a very happy, active and loving family. He grew up in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, and was a...

Aug 19, 2024

Mary Ann Caldwell Teague passed away with her daughters by her side on the afternoon of August 19, 2024. Mary Ann was born to Duette Hopkins Caldwell and Evelyn Doyle Caldwell on September 18, 1939, in Gladewater, Texas. She is survived by her daughters Alicia Arnold (David) and Beverly Teague, granddaughter Lesa Arnold, and numerous nephews, nieces, and extended...

Aug 16, 2024

Tamera “Tami” Kay (Scherm) Danielak, 65, ended her battle with cancer and went to the arms of her Lord on August 16, 2024.

Tami was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas on March 4, 1959. She lived her entire adult life in Texas, starting in Carrollton and ending in Plano.

Tami was a graduate of Carlisle High...

Aug 15, 2024

Jacob Keith Gross, affectionately known as Jake, departed from us on August 15, 2024, in Plano, Texas, at the age of 49. His life, which began on January 15, 1975, in Muleshoe, Texas, was a testament to the warmth and kindness he shared with his family, friends, and coworkers.

His early years in his hometown shaped a...

Aug 13, 2024

It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of John Sebastian Forte, who departed this world on August 13, 2024, at the age of 75 years old. He passed at his home in the arms of his family after three years of suffering from Parkinsons and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Jay, as his friends called him, was...

Aug 12, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our mother and wife, Barbara Korte, who left us on August 12, 2024, after a beautifully lived life at age 89.  She was born November 21, 1934, in Stigler, Oklahoma to parents Carl and Vera.

Barbara was full of love, laughter, and resilience, she touched the...

Aug 10, 2024

Ronesa Louise Jacobs was born in Wolfe City, Texas on March 27, 1941, to parents Tommy and Billie (Nall) Williams.  She went to Arlington High School; but before she graduated, she met her husband-to-be, Don Jacobs, at a public swimming pool. Rumor has it, she jumped off the diving board and yelled out her phone number to him.  Depending...

Aug 10, 2024

Christina Diane Ramirez was born April 20, 1979, in Dallas, Texas to parents Carlos and Frankie (Willis) Ramirez.

Christina loved the Lord with all her heart, all her soul, and all her mind. She took advantage of opportunities to share her faith with people she encountered.

As a mother to Camille, she was selfless and...

Aug 9, 2024

Shirley Ann Boyd, 86, of Plano, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. She was born May 27, 1938, at home in Pine Hill, Rockcastle County, Kentucky, the daughter of Hobart Sr. and Margaret Nancy McHargue Parrett.

Shirley grew up in the small, rural town of Mount Vernon, Kentucky. She excelled academically, earning...

Aug 5, 2024

Donna Jean Powell Gibson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024, at the age of 70. She went home to the Lord peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Donna was born on February 9, 1954, in Dallas, Texas. She grew up in a loving family with her parents Doris...

Aug 5, 2024

Michael Kenneth Budz was born January 7, 1966, in Evergreen Park, Illinois to parents Joseph and Bonnie (Lynch) Budz.

Mike was a caring, loving individual who radiated kindness and always sought to support his family and friends. To Mike, family extended beyond blood relations; he embraced anyone who needed his care and affection. He dedicated himself to...

Aug 3, 2024

Brenda Hicks was born May 28, 1961, in Abilene, Texas to parents Harley and Nancy (Maddox) Bingham.

What is a life?  Some have said that a life is like a tapestry . . . random, fabrics and patterns bound together.  The fabrics representing events, experiences, and people all combined to form that beautiful and unique life. Some...

Aug 3, 2024

Nicholas “Nick” Andrew Sides passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2024, at home in Carrollton, Texas.

Nick was born June 19,1993 in Dallas, Texas to Denise Irwin and Darien Sides. After his parents divorced, he spent most of his childhood in Lexington, Kentucky and also spent lots of quality time with family in the Dallas, Texas area....

Aug 1, 2024

Nana Yaw Owusu, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend went to be with the Lord peacefully on August 1, 2024, at the age of 56, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 8, 1968, in Kumasi, Ghana to Mr. Mark Owusu and Mary Osei Owusu.

His formative years were spent in Tafo, Eastern Region...

Jul 25, 2024

Colleen Theresa Myers was born March 29th, 1973, and she passed away July 25th, 2024. She leaves behind her three cherished daughters, Kaitlyn, Lauren, and Emily, her loving father, Frank, and her dear brother, Robert.

Colleen was a woman of many passions and talents. She had a remarkable ability to create delicious meals, filling her home with...

Jul 25, 2024

Carol Lee Blandford was born December 25, 1936, in Peoria, Illinois to parents Walter V and Helen (Sommer) McAdoo.

Carol attended the three room Kellar Grade School in Peoria where her three sons graduated. She grew up in the country on High Point Road along with a big extended family; the McAdoos, Sommers and Feys. She loved...

Jul 22, 2024

Jennifer Jane Espino, beloved wife, mother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on January 15, 1945, in St Neots, UK.  Jennifer lived a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to her family.

Jennifer's warm spirit and generous heart touched everyone who had the privilege of...

Jul 22, 2024

Nancy Lee Vitek Cannaday, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2024, at the age of 81.

Nancy was a native Texan born to Raymond and Violet Minarcik Vitek in La Grange, Texas on January 31, 1943. She grew up on a farm with cattle, chickens and the back-breaking task...

Jul 21, 2024

Joyce Burns was born August 28, 1928, in Itasca, Texas to parents Cecil and Mattie Lou Douglas.

Joyce attended Itasca High School and was a proud member of the Itasca Wampus Cat cheerleader team.  She and her family attended the local Baptist Church.

After Joyce graduated from high school, the family moved to Grand Prairie,...