Obituaries

May 22, 2023

Margot Phelps Dillon, of Plano, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend to so many, passed away peacefully early in the morning of May 22, 2023, with her children at her side after being recently diagnosed with advanced lung disease.

Margot was born in Saginaw, Michigan on November 16, 1941, to her parents John Coventry Phelps and Katherine...

May 20, 2023

Michael “Brent” Allen who was born in Fort Worth, Texas on August 24, 1973 passed away surrounded by his loved ones on May 20, 2023.

Brent is survived by his father Russell, stepmother Sherry, brother Josh, sister Lindsey, his two daughters Brittany and Breanna and 2 grandchildren Cason and Luke in addition to many others who loved...

May 18, 2023

Sandra Zita (Sudduth) Pratt was born in Rayne, Louisiana to James Edward Sudduth and Norma Marie Sudduth (Bertrand) and passed away at her residence in Richardson, Texas surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.

She was raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana and graduated from St. Charles Academy in 1958. She graduated from McNeese College...

May 14, 2023

Amanda was born on November 25, 1967, in St. Joseph, Missouri to her loving parents, Forrest and Valta Hay. Amanda would be the oldest of four children. The Hay family remained mostly in St. Joe.

She attended Central High School in St. Joe. She obtained a job at Burger King. There she met her future...

May 13, 2023

Jill Church loved life and people and was a joyful servant of God. She was born and raised in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and a die-hard Razorback after receiving her degree at the University of Arkansas.

She moved to Dallas, Texas, in the 1970s to marry Chandler Church and raise a family...

May 12, 2023

Michael Leong was born on May 14, 1954 in Singapore to predeceased parents, Leong Ming Hua and Lee Liang Fong. He is reunited in Heaven with his brother and sister-in-law, Leong Siew Ka and Susan Leong; his sister, Leong Lai Ying; his brother-in-law, Chang Ah Soo; his sister, Leong Ngan Ying; and nephew, Wong Kong Kiet.

Michael...

May 11, 2023

Richard Dawes Griffith passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023, at the age of 94.  He was born June 27, 1928, in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Howard and Cornelia Griffith. He attended West Point and the University of Scranton, then joined the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served his country as a Captain during the Korean War.

May 10, 2023

Christopher Micheal Ybarra who was born in San Angelo, Texas on December 15, 1978 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 after battling a courageous fight, surrounded by his loved ones.

Chris is survived by his father Trini, his mother Susie, and his girlfriend of 10 years, Melissa Kirk, his brother Jacob Ybarra and three daughters,...

May 9, 2023

Arduino Listorti was born on November 12, 1928 in Italy to parents, Francesco & Veneta ( Mastrogiuseppe ) Listori. He passed away on May 9, 2023 peacefully with his family by his side.

He had a great life traveling to many places and was a great husband, father and grandfather. He took pride in his family and...

May 7, 2023

SPANISH

Josefina “Chepina” Álvarez nació el 10 de Marzo de 1957, en la ciudad de Gómez Palacio, Durango Mexico.

En el año de 1981, a la edad de 24 años ella vino con su hermana Ángeles a los Estados Unidos y se estableció en la ciudad de Plano, Texas. Su ocupación era ser...

May 5, 2023

In Loving Memory of “Tommy Toledo”

8/30/1938- 5/5/2023

Thomas “Tom” Elling Baldwin, 84, of Richardson, Texas passed away peacefully on May 5, 2023, after a brief battle with a blood infection complicated by his Alzheimer’s condition. Tom Baldwin was the son of Gertrude (Elling) and Edward Lewellyn Baldwin, whom preceded him in...

May 5, 2023

Glenn Ray Smith, age 90, passed away May 5, 2023. Glenn was a loving husband, a devoted father of two, and proud grandfather of five. Everyone who knew Glenn would say they never met anyone quicker to smile or slower to anger.

Glenn was born January 22, 1933, in Bethesda, Ohio to Madie Minerva Barr...

May 3, 2023

Richard Charles “Rich” Hardin, age 80, of Richardson, Texas, passed away May 3, 2023, surrounded by his family.  He was born May 27, 1942, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Richard M. and Betty E. (Tarver) Hardin.  In 1960, Rich graduated from Hillcrest High School in Dallas, Texas.  He then attended North Texas State University (now UNT), where he graduated with...

May 3, 2023

Lucienne Marie Beach was born May 1, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to parents Lawrence Ray and Lucille (Gaby) Beach.

Luci was a graduate of the University of Maryland, with a degree in French language and culture. She worked for 8 years as a bilingual secretary for Monsanto...

Apr 25, 2023

William Frank Bain, a beloved member of the Dallas community, passed away on April 25, 2023, at Faith Presbyterian Hospice in Dallas, Texas.

Frank was born on November 3, 1933 in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late William and Mary Ada Bain. He grew up in Shreveport and graduated from The University of Texas at Austin,...

Apr 25, 2023

Linda Jane Blackman Stephenson passed away on April 25, 2023, while bravely battling Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.

Linda was born in Soper, Oklahoma on August 4, 1935, and was raised in Hugo, Oklahoma on a Dairy Farm where she learned her fastidious work ethic. Linda’s love of fashion and her gregarious personality developed early. She was...

Apr 24, 2023

Robert John Rossato, Sr, a beloved husband, father and son, passed away on Monday April 24, 2023. Robert was born on July 4, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri to Angelo and Marie Rossato.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Virginia Halloran, Annabelle Hampshire and Mary Francis Whitaker. He is survived by his...

Apr 19, 2023

Virginia Ann “Ginger” Willmann was born on August 13, 1940, in San Angelo, Texas, to parents Alma Marie Wade Smith and Houston Edward Smith.

Ginger grew up in Marfa, Texas but later moved to Bryan, Texas when her father started working for Texas...

Apr 18, 2023

Amy Michelle Velderman, 63, of Allen, Texas passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Amy was born on February 18, 1960, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She spent her childhood in Midland, Texas and then Clyde, Texas, where she graduated from high school in 1978. She studied deaf education at Texas Woman’s University,...

Apr 17, 2023

Jerry Teffeteller passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at his home after a long illness.

Jerry was born in Maryville, Tennessee, in 1942, and moved to Port Lavaca, Texas, with his family as a young child. After high school he entered the Navy and then chose to live in Houston, Texas. He met and...