Obituaries

Dec 27, 2024

On Friday, December 27, 2024, Mary Ann Oden, a loving wife, and mother, passed away at the age of 80.

Mary Ann was born on February 23, 1944, in Dallas, Texas to Edward & Kathryn (Baker) Daniel. Mary Ann spent her childhood and school-age years growing up in the Pleasant Grove area. She graduated from W.W. Samuel...

Dec 26, 2024

Dwight Spain, 81, died on Thursday, December 26, 2024, in Prosper, Texas. The youngest of four children, Dwight was born in Georgetown, Texas, on May 27, 1943, to Thomas Roy Spain and Elsie Viola Spain.

He attended Georgetown High School, where he played football and formed his own country and western band that performed locally. He even...

Dec 26, 2024

Gregory D Rosenkoetter, formerly of Burlington Iowa, died Thursday December 26, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. Born on October 2,1963, he was the youngest of three sons born to Betty Bonewitz Rosenkoetter and George Donald Rosenkoetter III.

As a young child, he was quiet and inquisitive. Reading, sports and playing with neighborhood children on the bluffs of the...

Dec 25, 2024

Patsy Ruth Ebright Blakely “Pat” was born on September 2, 1930, in Blackwell, Oklahoma. She went to be with our Lord on Christmas morning, 2024, three days after her 74th wedding anniversary.

Pat was the oldest of three sisters born to Eunice and Ervin Ebright. She grew up in Blackwell, an oil and gas “feast or famine...

Dec 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Enza Favara, on December 24, 2024. A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her radiant spirit, Italian flair, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends left an indelible mark on all who knew her.

Enza was born in Palermo, Sicily, a child growing up during WWII,...

Dec 23, 2024

Theresa Catherine McKeen Sweeney, 94, died on Monday, December 23, 2024, in Plano, Texas.  The oldest of three children, Theresa was born in New York City on September 22, 1930, to Austin F. McKeen and Katherine Maloney McKeen, of County Clare, Ireland.

She attended St. Joan of Arc Grammar School in Jackson Heights, New York, and Dominican...

Dec 22, 2024

Beverly Sue Hudgins, 87, of Plano, Texas, passed away December 22, 2024. She was born on February 19, 1937, to the late Marvin J. and Anita Davis Young in Plainview, Texas. She was the younger sister of Carol Ann, who preceded her in death.

In her early years, Sue grew up on her parents’ farm in Hale...

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....