Obituaries

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...

Nov 27, 2023

David Bruce Ward was born on November 5, 1955 in Sherman, Texas. He passed gently into the arms of Jesus surrounded by his bride, Juliana and his children and grandchildren on November 27, 2023 in Frisco, Texas. David was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in August of 2023, and although his battle was brief, he fought fiercely...

Nov 26, 2023

Reba Donivee Sheppard was born on October 5, 1934, in Norphlet, Arkansas to parents James and Ida Annie (Tull) Sheppard.

With sweet sorrow- but great joy- we share that Reba Donivee "Donnie" McKinney has joined her Lord and Savior. On Sunday, November 26, 2023, Donnie passed from this place into heaven, arriving just in time for the...

Nov 25, 2023

Jerry Lee Morris, 84, of McKinney, Texas was born November 4, 1939, in Gas City, Indiana to the late Thomas Marshall and Ethel (Benbow) Morris and went to be with the Lord November 25, 2023, after an admirable battle with cancer.

Jerry was a lifelong lover of sports as well as being known as one of the...

Nov 25, 2023

Patti Ann Putnicki was born on June 20, 1959 and died on November 25, 2023 after a six-year battle with lung cancer.

At her core, Patti was a writer who passionately loved what she did.  She was a storyteller with a true fascination with the human condition, and a believer that everyone had a story to tell....

Nov 23, 2023

Dorothy Fife Stewart, 87 passed peacefully on November 23, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.

Dorothy was born August 19, 1936, in Columbus, Ohio to William and Naomi Taylor. Dorothy met her first husband, Samuel (Sam) O’ Fife Jr. in Columbus, Ohio. Dorothy and Sam settled in Gainesville, Texas but traveled and lived in various countries and...

Nov 21, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jean Devin Watros on November 21, 2023, at the age of 90. Born on May 1, 1933 in Arcade, New York to James Jervis Devin and Nadyne Wilson Devin, Jean's life was a melody of love, kindness, and laughter.

Jean, a resident of Plano, Texas since...

Nov 20, 2023

Tsang-ling “Jeanette” Chang was born in Taipei, Taiwan and suddenly went to be with the Lord on November 20, 2023, at the age of 74. Jeanette was the eldest of four children and accepted Christ in her teenage years through her Catholic School upbringing.

Jeanette majored in English Literature and graduated from Tam Kang University in Taipei,...

Nov 19, 2023

Born in Danville Virginia, Slim was a proud Virginian until he and his wife Ellen moved to Texas in 2020 to be closer to their daughters.

Slim and his father operated Lockerman Optical Co. in Danville, Va for 75 years. He fitted President Eisenhower’s glasses while serving at Walter Reed Army hospital during the Korean War. He...

Nov 18, 2023

James (Jim)William Johnston Jr., of Plano Texas, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on November 18, 2023. He was 81. Jim was born on January 17, 1942, in Corpus Christi Texas to James and Martha Johnston.

He loved his Dad and Mom and enjoyed reminiscing about growing up in Alice Texas, visiting extended family in Oklahoma,...

Nov 14, 2023

Elmo (Pete) Pearce Lee, III was born October 3, 1937, in Shreveport, Louisiana to parents Elmo Pearce Lee, II and Virginia Miller Lee.  It is with heavy hearts that we announce his passing on November 14, 2023, at the age of 86.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

He married his first...

Nov 13, 2023

Alan Donald Langley, passed away on November 13, 2023, in Plano, Texas. He was born in Presque Isle, Maine and spent his earliest years in Washburn, Maine. In 1965 his family moved to Connecticut. He graduated from E.O. Smith in Mansfield, Connecticut in 1970. He earned a degree in Data Processing. Later, he graduated Cum Laude with a degree...

Nov 9, 2023

Renée Marie Keney passed away on November 9, 2023, at the age of 36 after a battle with cancer.  In the midst of our sorrow, we entrust her soul to God’s merciful embrace.

From the day she was born in Houston, Renée had an ever-present smile and a face full of cheer.  Those who knew Renée saw...

Nov 8, 2023

Jean was born in the small West Texas Town of Lockney Texas.  She grew up the daughter of a farmer John Cephus Fortenberry and Mother Imogene (Love) Fortenberry.  She was the middle of 3 daughters, Nelda the oldest and Phyllis the youngest.  Her strong ties to God started the day she was born and were instilled from her parents....

Nov 6, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eustacio (Tanching) Berganos, Sr. who left us on November 6, 2023, in Allen, Texas, at the age of 77.

Eustacio Sr. was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, godfather, and friend. He touched the lives of many through his kindness, generosity, wisdom, and unwavering curiosity. His...

Nov 5, 2023

Priscilla (Anastasiu) Nicoara was born on April 14, 1950, in Bucharest Romania to parents Aurel and Elena Anastasiu.  She had no siblings, was raised orthodox, and her parents both passed before she was 16 years old.

Priscilla was a hard worker and met her husband Adrian at the workplace in 1970. She was intrigued at why he...

Nov 3, 2023

Richard "Dick" Casper passed away peacefully at age 87 on Friday, November 3, 2023, in McKinney, Texas.

Dick was born May 14, 1936, in San Jose, California. His parents, Micky and Inez Casper, moved the family to Salinas when he was two months old. Dick was a graduate of Salinas High School ('54), Hartnell Junior College ('56),...

Nov 2, 2023

Brittany came into this world on April 30, 1991, and our lives were never the same!  Since she never met a stranger, she made many friends on her short journey through this world.   She lit up every room she walked into with her bright personality and big smile. She could talk anyone into anything, which was not always a...

Nov 1, 2023

Bobbie Jo Bates was born March 1, 1945, in Gilmer, Texas, to parents Leslie Sewell and Josephine (Gaddis) Bates. She passed away November 1, 2023, in Richardson, Texas, due to health complications related to lung cancer.

Bobbie worked for Baylor Medical Center at Garland as a medical transcriptionist from 1973 until she retired in 2011. After retirement,...