Obituaries

Mar 19, 2025

Kathleen passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born to Frank and Ruth Suessdorf in Houston, Texas on November 2, 1945.

Kathy spent her younger years and attended elementary school In Louisiana, Missouri, before moving with her family to St. Louis. There she attended the Riverview Gardens...

Mar 18, 2025

Neil Stevens Ullrich, 91, passed away peacefully in McKinney, Texas on March 18, 2025. Born at home with the assistance of a midwife in Port Huron, Michigan, Neil was the first child of Gladys Cornelia (Stevens) Ullrich and Earl Charles Henry Ullrich.

A proud graduate of Port Huron High School, Class of 1951, he was later honored...

Mar 17, 2025

Richard Charles “R.C.” Wood, 81, of Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025. Richard was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 2, 1943, to Hollis Wood and Mary (Timberman) Wood.

He developed a lifetime love of golf as a youngster, working as a caddy at Hyde Park Country Club in Cincinnati, Ohio. He went to...

Mar 14, 2025

Richard “Dickie” Downey, Sr., a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather, passed away on March 14, 2025, at the age of 82.

Born on October 26, 1942, Dickie dedicated his life to service, enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1960 and serving honorably until his retirement in 1987. His commitment to his country continued as a...

Mar 13, 2025

William "Bill" Crosby Adair was born in Florence, Alabama on September 8, 1957. He spent his early years in Florence, then moved to Lubbock, Texas with his mother and sister. Most of his childhood was spent in Lubbock and Choctaw, Oklahoma.  His family moved to El Paso when Bill was in 8th grade. He lived in El Paso until...

Mar 13, 2025

Richard Harold Miller, a loving, caring and devoted husband and father passed away on March 13, 2025, at the age of 81.

He loved his wife, Vera, of 56 years (who he met on a blind date) and his two beautiful sons, Ricky and Christopher, with all his heart.

We will always remember your touch,...

Mar 8, 2025

Dr. Gene Edward Ewing, 74, passed away March 8, 2025 at his home in Highland Park, Dallas, Texas. He was a dedicated pathologist, and worked in Dallas for over 40 years in private practice, at the St. Paul University Hospital, and at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Born in Fairfield (Wayne Co), Illinois to Floyd W. and...

Mar 5, 2025

Pat was born in Chicago on September 8, 1942. Her parents were good friends with her future husband’s parents, and that is how she met Chuck when she was just a child. They began dating when she was 16 and married when she was 18. After they married, they had two daughters, Julie and Sheryl. Later they moved to...

Mar 5, 2025

Danny Studdard, a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Born on May 17, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia, to JC and Dorothy Studdard. Danny lived a life filled with love, adventure, and unwavering dedication to his family.

Danny graduated from Gordon High School in 1965 before attending the University...

Mar 4, 2025

Shirley Varner Rind, born to Mattie and Lee Varner in Bennington, Oklahoma, on September 24, 1935, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, to be with our Lord and Savior.

Shirley met the love of her life, John Rind, in third grade, and their love story spanned more than 70 years. After graduating from...

Mar 4, 2025

Carole was the second daughter born to Paul and Imelda Gilley in New Albany, Indiana.  Carole was a proud Hoosier growing up with her big sister, Joan, in southern Indiana.

After graduating from New Albany High School, Carole began working in Louisville, Kentucky.  She was set up on a blind date with Rich who was stationed at...

Mar 3, 2025

Yanira Jasmin Hill, lovingly known as "Jasmin and Yiyin" passed into God's loving arms March 3, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. She was the eldest daughter of Emilliano Lopes and Maria de Jesus Ramirez.

Jasmin was born in Durango, Mexico and had been residing in Nevada, Texas.

Our beautiful, sweet Jasmin is mourned by many family...

Mar 2, 2025

Patrick Edward Bailey, age 70, left us Sunday, March 2, 2025, to go home to the Lord. He was born in Mt. Vernon, Illinois on September 28, 1954, and moved to Texas in 1990.

He was a Christian and member of Reclamation Church in Plano. Pat had many jobs throughout his life and was a very hard...

Mar 1, 2025

Beverly Kay Walker - wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, cousin, niece, sister-in-law and mother-in-law lost her battle with multiple sclerosis on March 1, 2025.

A proud fourth generation Texan, Beverly Kay Pfieffer was born in Waco on May 2, 1944, to Lawrence and Evelyn Pfieffer. “BK” as she was often referred to, was the oldest of four...

Mar 1, 2025

Jeffrey James Shafer was born on June 16, 1987, in Dallas, Texas to Joseph and Melinda Shafer and died on March 1, 2025, in Plano, Texas.

Since birth, Jeff and his brother, Richard, were fast friends sharing little boy fun and games as only close-in-age brothers can do.

Jeff began his academic career at Meadows...

Feb 28, 2025

Barbara Lou Hunter Johnson passed away February 28, 2025, in Parker, Texas at the age of 87. She was born May 15, 1937, in Celeste, Texas, to Alvin Mark and Dora Belle (Griffis) Hunter. After graduating from Celeste High School in 1955, she moved to Dallas and worked at Republic National Bank. She married John Edgar “Ed” Johnson, Jr....

Feb 27, 2025

Charles Eugene Jenson was born August 20, 1960, in Victoria, Texas to parents Myron and Alma (Busch) Jenson.  The Lord called him home February 27, 2025.

Chuck grew up in Baytown near so many members of his family. He graduated from Sterling High School in 1978 before attending Texas A&M University, where he graduated in 1982. While...

Feb 26, 2025

Janice Helen Fitzgerald (née Blackwell)

August 12, 1940 – February 26, 2025

Janice Helen Fitzgerald, a loving and courageous woman who embraced life with an open heart, passed away peacefully in Plano, Texas, on February 26, 2025, at the age of 84, surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Leicester, England, on August 12, 1940,...

Feb 26, 2025

Stephen Wayne Miller, 58, of Plano, Texas passed away February 26, 2025, into the loving arms of his husband, Michael Fuller.

He leaves behind his family of choice, Jenn and wife Rita, and Leah, along with special friends Violetta, Portia, Colin, Carla and Fern. Steve’s tribe was huge, and he had the ability to make each of...

Feb 25, 2025

Nigel Francis Wills, 73, passed away on February 25, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, with his beloved wife, Debbie, by his side after a courageous six-year battle with cancer.

Born on October 11, 1951, in London, England, Nigel grew up in Sevenoaks and Otford, Kent, before attending Newcastle University, where he earned a BSc in Geology. He began...