Obituaries

Jan 7, 2024

Heaven gained an angel on January 7, 2024, when Judy Ann Van Dinter left this earth to be with our Lord.  Judy was born and raised in Buffalo, New York, leaving home at 18 years old to join the Army where she met the love of her life, Thomas G. Van Dinter Sr.  They were married on July 19,...

Jan 6, 2024

Shirley Marie (Lyons) Cusick, 87, of Allen, Texas, devoted mother and wife, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 in her home. She was born January 31,1936 in Sharon, Pennsylvania to Thomas and Teresa (Cumley) Lyons.  She attended Kent State University.  She worked as a legal and educational secretary for many years at Lacy Katzen, LLP, McQuaid Jesuit High School...

Jan 6, 2024

Wynn Henson Beidleman, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, died January 6, 2024. He had the blood of a true patriot to his country, and as a native Texan, a heart the size of Texas.

Wynn was born August 6, 1931, in Crowell, Texas to Fay and Beulah Beidleman.  His parents ran a local café in...

Jan 6, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Lynn (Anderson) Boyle, aged 75 on January 6, 2024. Carol's spirit departed peacefully, surrounded by her family after a 22-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born April 12, 1948, in Wichita, Kansas, to William Riley and Clara Genevieve Anderson, and sister to Michael Anderson, Carol is...

Jan 5, 2024

Billy (“Bill”) Franklin Archer, 79, of Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2024.  He was born July 24, 1944, in Ft. Worth, Texas, to Rufus & Lucile Archer.  He attended Arlington State College, which is now known as the University of Texas at Arlington.  Bill worked for several different companies during the course of his career,...

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...