Obituaries

Jan 3, 2024

Joseph Patrick Halpin (Joe) was born on February 8, 1950, in Grand Junction, Colorado. He passed peacefully from this life, in his home, to meet his Savior Jesus face-to-face, on January 3, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Joni, as well as his sisters, Colleen Alton, Merilee Maira, and Bonnie Hawley, and their children. He...

Jan 2, 2024

Ralph Benton “Benny” Smith was born September 19, 1948, in Durant, Oklahoma to parents Bill Brady and Mary Lou (Edelen) Smith.

Our Benny, dad, and Papa was a man of few words, so we’ll try to keep this short and sweet. However, he was an extraordinary man, so words alone fail to convey his personality and the...

Dec 31, 2023

Patricia Frances (Fran) Jensen, 76, of McKinney, Texas passed away on December 31, 2023, at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.

Frances was born in Dallas, Texas to William Wilford Looney and Patricia Marion Looney (Sibley) on February 13, 1947. She went to high school at Sunset High School and graduated in 1965. She went on...

Dec 30, 2023

Marcus Alfred Snider was born on January 13, 1964, in Marion, North Carolina and passed away on December 30, 2023, in Plano, Texas.

Marcus graduated from Columbia High School in 1982 and then attended United Electronics Institute.  After graduating, he was recruited by Nortel Communications where he began his career in telecommunications.  Marcus was the Customer Solutions...

Dec 26, 2023

Joseph Francis Malec was born December 31, 1947, in Amsterdam, New York to parents Frank William and Helen Theresa (Knapik) Malec. After battling a long illness, he went to his heavenly home peacefully, surrounded by his beloved family on December 26, 2023.

He was a man of impeccable character and lived by high morals - always treating...

Dec 22, 2023

Deborah Jo-Ann Barbe (Hardman) was born in Warren, Ohio on October 26,1949 and went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2023, in Plano, Texas.

She was the daughter of John Harlan Hardman and Beatrice Susan Hardman (Bender). Her Paternal Grandparents were Roy O. Hardman and Eva L Hardman (Jones). Her Maternal Grandparents were Joseph Bender...

Dec 21, 2023

James B. Chandler was born in Smith Center, Kansas on January 20, 1957, and went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2023, in McKinney, Texas.

Jim was a gift to all who knew him. He was truly one-of-a-kind. He was the life of the party but made all feel special. His eccentric style, entertaining humor,...

Dec 19, 2023

Darrell Wayne Mefford, 78, went to be with his Savior on December 19, 2023.  He was born on February 17,1945 in Palestine, Illinois.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph & Jewel (Buckner) Mefford of Palestine, Illinois and sister Dorothea Kermicle of Cross Plains, Wisconsin.

Darrell is survived by his loving wife of over 42...

Dec 19, 2023

Doris M. Sanders passed away peacefully at home on December 19, 2023, in Plano, Texas. She was born on February 10,1936 to Chesley Owens and Marie Musick, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Growing up in Mt. Vernon with her brothers Don and Robert, she was a cheerleader at the high school. Doris attended the University of Illinois in Champaign and...

Dec 17, 2023

Lorene Sebesta Rollish, age 90, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 17, 2023, surrounded by her children. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Belton, Texas.

Lorene, the oldest of 5 siblings, was born March 7, 1933, in the Czech community of Snook, Texas. She was the daughter of William...

Dec 16, 2023

Carolyn (Fondy) Tucker was born December 23, 1936, in Lubbock, Texas to parents Joe Bailey and Juanita Catherine (Skeen) Fondy.  She spent her early years in Slaton, Texas (a West Texas town south of Lubbock). Carolyn was one of five children, and their parents owned a boot, shoe, and leathercraft shop.

She loved horses from early childhood...

Dec 15, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear son, brother, friend and devoted father Ryan James Shook on December 15, 2023. Born in Dallas, Texas on March 15, 1988, he is the son of Jim and Michelle Shook, the brother of Lexie and father of Charlotte.

From his earliest years, Ryan was...

Dec 15, 2023

Daniel "JR" Garasich, of Plano Texas, loving son of Patricia and Dan Garasich, brother of Cheryl "Garasich" Persichitte, brother-in-law to Jeff Persichitte, was loved and adored by his nephew Jordan Persichitte and niece Madison Persichitte and great uncle to Charlotte Nollman and is now eternally resting in the arms of his mother Pat.

JR will be missed...

Dec 9, 2023

Philip Bailey, of Plano, beloved son of Luke and Kathleen Bailey, and much loved brother of Christopher Bailey, passed away on December 9.

Philip was extremely intelligent and articulate, played music beautifully, and had a surprisingly encyclopedic knowledge of many subjects. Throughout his life, he never lacked friends.

Those who knew Philip well knew his...

Dec 8, 2023

Catherine Murray Houghton was born May 20, 1925, in Ranger, Texas to parents Walter and Blanche (Talley) Murray.

She was the third of four daughters: Doris, Mavis, Catherine and Marilyn.  Her parents were publishers of newspapers throughout Texas and also in the oil business. In high school Catherine fell in love with Bill Houghton, who also grew...

Dec 8, 2023

After a life well-lived, serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sherry Ann Prewitt Rauter was called home on December 8, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was 77; born in Dallas, Texas to the late James Durward Prewitt and Aldean Ann McDowell Prewitt, Sherry, the eldest of two daughters, was joined by younger sister Beverly Kay in 1950....

Dec 6, 2023

Amanda Lynn Horneman born October 10, 1994, in Dallas, Texas passed away on December 6, 2023, in Plano, Texas.

Amanda attended Elementary School in Sherman, Texas. Amanda later moved to Plano, Texas for middle school through High School where she would graduate. Amanda faced some challenges in her life which included her seizures. Amanda's greatest pleasure was...

Dec 5, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, William “Bill” Rivera Ragan, who left this world on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the age of 85.

Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, and brother. He was born on January 28, 1938, in Tulsa,...

Dec 4, 2023

Family and friends were saddened by the passing of our beloved Michael Jay Roberson on December 4th, 2023, at the age of 46. Michael was born May 14, 1977, at Fort Dix Army Hospital, New Jersey.

Michael moved with his parents several times. He lived at McGuire AFB, New Jersey from 1977 to 1979; at Stanford University...

Dec 2, 2023

Robert Duane “Bob” Lemon was born in Slaton, Texas to Esther E. Smith and Lynn T. Lemon on May 6, 1939. He died on December 2, 2023 after several weeks of illness.

An avid musician, Bob played the flute and piccolo, and sang bass in church choirs and the internationally-renowned Vocal Majority. He also enjoyed arranging and...