Obituaries

Obituaries

Dr Vinay B Kothari

Dr Vinay B Kothari

Oct 15, 2010

Dr. Vinay B. Kothari, Regents' Professor Emeritus (retired) in the College of Business at Stephen F. Austin State University, passed away on October 15, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. He is survived by his loving wife of forty three years, Connie Sue Kothari of Nacogdoches; his daughter Madison Payal Goodwin (husband, Dave) of Plano, Texas; his son Timothy Kothari (wife,...

Wayne E Cloninger

Wayne E Cloninger

Oct 6, 2010

Wayne E. Cloninger was born on March 24, 1965 in Ozark, Arkansas to parents Edward Earl and Edna Mae Cloninger. He graduated from Ozark High School in 1983, attended college and then joined the United States Navy. Prior to moving to Texas, Wayne lived in a variety of places, with California and Hawaii being his favorites. Wayne possessed strong...

Arturo R Garza

Arturo R Garza

Oct 4, 2010

Arturo R. Garza was born on July 20, 1944 in LaRosita, Texas to parents Antonio Garza, Sr. and Juanita Rodriguez Garza. He spent his childhood years and graduated from high school in San Diego, Texas in 1963. During the Viet Nam Era Art was a proud member of the United States Air Force stationed in Tripoli, North Africa. While...

John Charles Barton

John Charles Barton

Oct 1, 2010

John Charles Barton was born September 7, 1960 in Des Moines, Iowa and left us on October 1, 2010 with his loving sister, Rhonda Polk at his side. He was the ultimate Nebraska Cornhusker fan and was anxiously awaiting the upcoming college football season. John was a gem among gems in this life and did not want to go,...

Linda Boshela

Linda Boshela

Oct 1, 2010

Linda Boshela was born on October 25, 1939 to Pauline Hill and Carl Armato in Rockford, IL. She went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 1, 2010 in McKinney, Texas. Linda married the love of her life, Fred Boshela on September 28, 1957, who preceded her in death. Linda was a loving wife and a great...

Wayne T Johnson

Wayne T Johnson

Sep 30, 2010

Early September 30, 2010 Wayne T. Johnson ended his earthly journey which began on Valentines Day 1928 in Superior Wisconsin. During his 82 years he touched countless lives. In his final days Wayne experienced the return of the love he so generously gave. Wayne's formative years were spent in Superior, Wisconsin. Lake Superior provided the perfect environment for two...

Beatrice (Bobbie) Reiter

Beatrice (Bobbie) Reiter

Sep 29, 2010

Beatrice Reiter, known as Grandma, Mom and Bobbie to her family and friends, was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 2, 1920 to Isador and Ida Beninson - immigrants from a small farming village just outside of Minsk, Belarus. Her parents were a hard working couple who raised Mom, and her two brothers - Joe (the eldest) and Seymour...

Joan Marie Adamik

Joan Marie Adamik

Sep 15, 2010

She was born November 13, 1937 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Johnnie Milford Ward and Margaret Belle Riden Ward. As a young child, Joan's family lived in Texas and Louisiana. Joan graduated from high school in La Marque, Texas and the family settled in Waco, where Joan attended Baylor University. She loved spending time with her parents,...

Bruce George Exley

Bruce George Exley

Sep 8, 2010

Bruce George Exley was born was in Hialeah, Florida to Gladys and Robert John on June 20, 1946. He was the youngest of four children. He graduated from Hialeah High School and then accepted a football scholarship to Wichita State University where he started on the offensive line under Coach Bill Parcels; many of you may have heard of...

Jerry Samuel Malcom

Jerry Samuel Malcom

Sep 7, 2010

On August 28, 1961 he accepted the call of his country and enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces as a private in the Army. During his stint in the Army he was radio operator and always bragged that he had the best M.O. of any soldier in the field. He was stationed overseas for the majority of his Army...

Brian Matthew Chiasson

Brian Matthew Chiasson

Sep 6, 2010

Brian Matthew Chiasson, age 36 died peacefully on Monday, September 6, 2010. Those that knew and loved Brian tell of how kind he was. He always had a nice word to share with those he crossed paths with. One of the greatest characteristics about Brian was the fact that he never hurt anyone. His forgiving spirit was evident in...

Israel Rodriguez

Israel Rodriguez

Sep 3, 2010

A kind husband, patient father, loving grandfather and an all around family man: these are all the labels that come to mind when we remember Israel Rodriguez. Family members surviving include his daughter, Debbie Santiago, Antonio Santiago, Nitzschia Santiago, Chris Santiago and Israel Rodriguez Jr. Family members deceased include Nelia Rodriguez, Basilia Rodriguez, Miguel Rodriguez, Ana Marino, Luz Rodriguez,...

Mark Adams

Mark Adams

Aug 29, 2010

Mark was born June 9, 1954 in Dallas, Texas to parents Jay Herbert Adams and Camille Savone Adams. Mark attended Jesuit High School where he was the goalie on the varsity soccer team and graduated in May of 1972. He earned a partial scholarship to SMU in the fall of 1972 and continued his soccer career as a goalie...

Beverly Alexander

Beverly Alexander

Aug 25, 2010

Beverly Alexander was born August 8, 1942 in Amarillo, Texas. She passed away August 25, 2010. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 3101 Coit Rd., Plano, Texas 75075 with Reverend Bart Smith officiating Interment will be Monday, August 30, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Llano Cemetery in Amarillo,...

Charles "Chick" Taylor

Charles "Chick" Taylor

Aug 23, 2010

Charles (Chick) Taylor was born October 19, 1933 in Bolivar, Missouri. He moved to Parsons, Kansas with his family in 1941. He was involved in high school sports, playing basketball and football and graduated from Parson High School in 1952. Following high school, Chick attended La Quinta Christian College in Bartlesville, Oklahoma for one year and Pittsburg State Teachers...

Lois Myatt

Lois Myatt

Aug 22, 2010

Lois Kennedy Powell Myatt, 88 passed away after a long illness, August 22, 2010 at her home in Plano, Texas. She was born February 20, 1922, in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late William Alexander Kennedy and Nora Jane Kennedy. Lois was a wife, a mother, a sister, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother. She lived in Texas for over 50...

Gary Ward Scott

Gary Ward Scott

Aug 21, 2010

Gary Ward Scott was born on August 21, 1933 in the small, South Texas town of Charlotte and it was there and in nearby San Antonio that he spent his youth through the duration of World War II. He and his older brother sang harmony at school assemblies, local USO shows, and other civic productions. As a young man,...

Barbara A Mcphee

Barbara A Mcphee

Aug 16, 2010

Barbara A. McPhee was born in Everett, Washington on June 3, 1946. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Patrick McPhee, and they have spent that time loving and supporting one another. Pat and Barb were high school sweethearts and were married on June 12, 1965. She leaves a legacy of two children and is survived by:...

James Curtis Lyons Sr

James Curtis Lyons Sr

Aug 14, 2010

James Curtis Lyons, Sr. was born in Arcadia, Louisiana at home to David and Mildred Lyons on September 12, 1940. He already had a big brother, David and a few years later would come along baby sister Beth. Growing up in Arcadia was a boy's delight. There was family near, including his Pop's store, where he could get a...

Anna E Dawson

Anna E Dawson

Aug 4, 2010

Anna E. Dawson was born on September 1, 1917 to Stanley and Kazmyra Buzis in Shenandoah, PA. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on August 4, 2010. She was predeceased by her loving husband, George Dawson, in 1980. She leaves a legacy of three children: Daniel, James and Marguerite; and 6 grandchildren: Kathleen Stone, Jennifer...