Obituaries

Obituaries

David Smith

David Smith

May 17, 2024

David Talmadge Smith went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 17th, 2024, after a brave battle with Alzheimer's. He was a man with a deep Christian faith and a gentle demeanor. David was born on September 29, 1947, in Plainview, Texas to Dr. Landria and Helen Smith. While at Abilene Christian University earning a business degree,...

Claude Hill

Claude Hill

May 16, 2024

Claude Hollis Hill, 98, of Plano Texas, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, May 16, 2024. His faith in the Lord was evident by his servant's heart and furthering the Kingdom.

Claude is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Peggy Hill, two children Cynthia Morrison (John) of Memphis, Tennessee and Ryan Hill of Plano, Texas; six...

Rodney Humphrey

Rodney Humphrey

May 15, 2024

It is with great sadness that we wish to announce the unexpected passing of Rodney James Humphrey. He was born April 13, 1969, in Belleville, Ontario, Canada to parents Michael and Rita (Payne) Humphrey.

He came to the United States at the early age of 2 weeks old. His first residence was at the North Park Inn...

Jack R. Robinson

Jack R. Robinson

May 13, 2024

Jack R. Robinson, age 102, died on May 13, 2024. He was born on April 29, 1922 in Fairfax, Missouri, the first son born to John S. and Bess Robinson.

He is predeceased by his parents; his wife and love of his life, Phyllis; and his siblings, Ruth Boyd, Alice Hire, Dorothy Poindexter, Edwin Robinson, Gene Robinson,...

Jim Rammage

Jim Rammage

May 12, 2024

James Albert Rammage, age 77, passed away peacefully in the early hours of May 12, 2024, at T. Boone Pickens Faith Presbyterian Hospice Center in Dallas, Texas. Jim was born on March 25, 1947, to George and Margaret Rammage in Clayton, New Mexico.

Jim (known as Albert to his siblings) grew up in Texline, Texas, briefly living...

Diane Church

Diane Church

May 11, 2024

(Janice) Diane Rowland was born to John Martindale Rowland, Jr. and (Janice) Gwendolyn Worley Rowland at Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas on October 13, 1942.

Diane’s birth came less than a year after "the day that will live in infamy." Her father was called to serve in the Navy during WWII and was away most of her...

Janel Marie Smith

Janel Marie Smith

May 10, 2024

On May 10, 2024, Janel Marie Smith passed away at Medical City Hospital in McKinney, Texas.  She was 69 years old.

Janel was born on August 25th, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio to Robert and Freda Smith.  She graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1972.  She went on to get her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from...

Margaret Gwendolyn Murchison

Margaret Gwendolyn Murchison

May 9, 2024

Margaret Gwendolyn (Gwen) Murchison, a devoted wife, a compassionate mother, and a loving grandmother, departed peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on May 9th, 2024.  She was a woman of deep Christian faith and will leave behind a legacy of kindness and a gracious spirit.

Born near Hot Springs, Arkansas, on August 20th, 1935, to...

Phillip Pegues

Phillip Pegues

May 5, 2024

Phillip Miles Pegues passed away at the age of 61 on May 5, 2024. He was born in Cleburne, Texas on May 11, 1962.

Phillip has had several careers, but for the past 35 years, he has been a hair colorist to multitudes of women in Dallas. The time spent in Phillip’s chair was special to all...

Jack Meche

Jack Meche

May 3, 2024

Jack Meche, 34, of Dallas, Texas, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on May 3, 2024, in Dallas, Texas.  He was born on February 26, 1990, in Plano, Texas to Renee Sims and Robert Meche.

Jack graduated from JJ Pearce High School in Richardson, Texas, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and A honor...

Mike Harris

Mike Harris

May 2, 2024

Michael “Mike” Ray Harris passed away on May 2, 2024, at the T. Boone Pickens Hospice Center in Dallas, Texas.  He was born to Aubrey Ray and Dixie Mills Harris in Sentinel, Oklahoma on December 24, 1941.

Mike grew up in Lawton, Oklahoma.  His college days were interrupted by his being called up by the U.S. Army...

Dr. Jo Ann Cain Priest Botts

Dr. Jo Ann Cain Priest Botts

May 2, 2024

Jo Ann Botts, age 83, of Plano, Texas passed away on May 2, 2024. She was born Jo Ann Cain on June 14, 1940, in Bossier City, Louisiana to William Tell Cain and Aimmie McGeehee Cain.

Jo Ann married Robert H. (Bob) Botts in 1998, and together they raised Brett and Brandon Botts. She graduated from Bossier...

Sarah Pauline King

Sarah Pauline King

Apr 30, 2024

Sarah Pauline King, aged 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Tuesday morning, April 30, 2024, at The Heritage at Twin Creeks.

Pauline was born in Madisonville, Texas on June 21, 1931, the youngest child of Van Pitts Hawks and Buna Gibson Hawks. She attended Mount Tabor Church of Christ near her home until the family...

Stanley Wayne Dearing

Stanley Wayne Dearing

Apr 29, 2024

Stanley Wayne Dearing, 80, of Roanoke Texas, passed away on April 29, 2024.

Wayne was born to Glen Douglas Dearing and Maxine Nabors Dearing on August 18,1943, in Glendale, Arizona.  After graduating from Palo Duro High in 1961, he went on to study finance at West Texas State University earning both a bachelor’s degree and an MBA...

Kylie Doyle

Kylie Doyle

Apr 29, 2024

Kylie Rebekah Doyle was born May 28, 1980, in Toronto Ontario where she was adopted at birth by Michael and Susan Doyle.  At the age of nine, Kylie and her family moved to Rochester, New York where she attended Pittsford Mendon High School and met her future husband Mark Lang.

During her youth, Kylie was active in...

Eduardo Chacon

Eduardo Chacon

Apr 28, 2024

The world was blessed with Eduardo Xavier Chacón on June 24, 2000, and we were robbed of him on April 28, 2024.

Eduardo was affectionately known as Dado, a nickname given to him by his older sister who couldn’t pronounce his name as a child. He was filled with love for those more vulnerable in life. He...

David Radakovich

David Radakovich

Apr 26, 2024

David Radakovich, loving husband, Dad, Grandpa, and brother passed away into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 26, 2024. He was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, on March 6, 1948.

David graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business/Insurance & Real Estate. He played football at Penn State...

Denise Ellis

Denise Ellis

Apr 19, 2024

Denise Ruth Ellis passed away on April 19, 2024, surrounded by her children, after a five and a half year battle with cancer, Born and raised in Piggott, Arkansas, Denise spent the last 35 years of her life in Dallas, Texas raising her four children.

Denise had a larger than life personality and was always helping in...

Dickie Holland

Dickie Holland

Apr 18, 2024

Roy Richard “Dickie” Holland joined his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2024. A true Texas Original with a huge heart and personality to match, he leaves behind a legacy of love and acts of kindness.

Dickie was born on March 1, 1948 in McKinney, Texas, the city he called home for most of his life. At...

Ki Nam

Ki Nam

Apr 17, 2024

Ki Won Nam was born in South Korea on March 27, 1948, the youngest of seven children. He came to America shortly after marrying Jeniffer Nam. They set their roots in Houma, Louisiana, where they welcomed their two children, Joung Michael and Heather. Here, Ki Won Nam mastered the art of BBQ and Gumbo, a testament to his love...