Obituaries

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...

Dec 8, 2023

After a life well-lived, serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sherry Ann Prewitt Rauter was called home on December 8, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was 77; born in Dallas, Texas to the late James Durward Prewitt and Aldean Ann McDowell Prewitt, Sherry, the eldest of two daughters, was joined by younger sister Beverly Kay in 1950....

Dec 6, 2023

Amanda Lynn Horneman born October 10, 1994, in Dallas, Texas passed away on December 6, 2023, in Plano, Texas.

Amanda attended Elementary School in Sherman, Texas. Amanda later moved to Plano, Texas for middle school through High School where she would graduate. Amanda faced some challenges in her life which included her seizures. Amanda's greatest pleasure was...

Dec 5, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, William “Bill” Rivera Ragan, who left this world on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the age of 85.

Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, and brother. He was born on January 28, 1938, in Tulsa,...

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,...