Obituaries

Feb 23, 2023

Lillian Mackiewicz Dean entered into eternal rest on February 23, 2023, after a year-long battle with cancer.  A 1951 graduate of Thornton Township High School, Tinley Park, IL, she worked a year before attending nursing school, graduating in 1955.  After marrying James Allder Dean in 1958, she moved to Florida and flourished in her nursing career while raising her...

Feb 20, 2023

Julie was the youngest of four children, lovingly referred to by her mom as “her gift from God.” She grew up in Fort Stockton, Texas, and graduated in 1990, as salutatorian of Fort Stockton High School. She then continued her education at Baylor University, majoring in Spanish and graduating in 1993.

After graduation, Julie met the love...

Feb 19, 2023

Bette Newsom Walton of Plano, Texas, answered the call from God to come home to her eternal reward on Sunday, February 19, 2023.  She was born on January 20, 1932, in Summerville, South Carolina, to Charles H. and Linda K. Newsom.

Bette had many happy memories of growing up in her beloved small hometown, including being a...

Feb 19, 2023

Patricia Ann (Joines) Wasson was born April 5, 1937, in Annapolis, Maryland to parents Gussie Lou and Tam Joines. Pat lost her battle with cancer on Sunday February 19, 2023. Pat combatted her declining health with an unwavering spirit and soul that cherished every day given to her.

Patricia was raised in Annapolis, Maryland and attended Washington...

Feb 18, 2023

Kathryn Hostler Anderson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many passed away surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on February 18 th , 2023, at the age of 69.

Kathy was the first of two daughters, born November 6 th , 1953, in Dallas, Texas, to Betty and James Hostler. The...

Feb 16, 2023

Roger Duane Gaddis, 86, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, in Plano, Texas.

Roger, son of Merle Gaddis and Helen (Schaefer) Gaddis Heinze, was born on June 26, 1936, in East Amana, Iowa.  He grew up bilingual, speaking both German and English, because his father’s family spoke only English, and his mother’s family spoke German and...

Feb 15, 2023

Sandra S. Chandler, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend was called home by her heavenly father on February 15, 2023.  She was 83 years old.

Sandra was born in Jacksonville, Florida on January 24, 1940.  She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and attended Community College.  After working for a while in the office of...

Feb 15, 2023

Clare Grubbs was born Mary Clarice Kollenberg — the first child of Conrad “Connie” and Bonnie Kollenberg — on October 29, 1941, in Goose Creek, Texas (now Baytown). She passed away peacefully the night of Valentine’s Day, 2023, ending her brave battle with Alzheimer’s disease as gracefully as she lived.

Clare spent most of her childhood in...

Feb 13, 2023

Robert Joseph Johnson, dear husband, father, and grandfather passed peacefully surrounded by family in Plano, Texas on February 13, 2023, at the age of 72.

Robert was born on April 24, 1950, in Scottsburg, Indiana, the second and youngest child of Dorothy Johnson (Fleenor) and Paul Johnson.

Robert was interested in music at a young...

Feb 9, 2023

Paula Renea Jennings was born on a warm summer’s night in Dallas, Texas to parents Jerry and Suzann Jennings. She was lively and full of energy from the moment she came into the world!

She attended grade school in Grand Prairie, Texas then later spent her high school years at both Arlington Lamar and Coppell High School....

Feb 7, 2023

Ravjit (Ravi) Singh Chhabra was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on May 27th, 1988. Ravi was diagnosed with leukemia, fought his illness with great determination for 14 months, and passed away on Tuesday, February 7th, 2023, in Dallas, Texas, due to complications related to his treatments.

Ravi graduated from Plano Senior High School and earned his Bachelor...

Feb 6, 2023

Susan Crystal Virdin was born on April 5th, 1966 in Houston, Texas to Paul & Virginia Virdin, and passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 6 th , 2023 in Dallas, Texas.  She knew Jesus as her Savior and Lord and is with Him now.  She wanted everyone to share fun memories, celebrate her life, and not mourn...

Feb 6, 2023

Nicole Rene Baker was born on July 31,1972, in Honolulu, Hawaii to proud parents Loren and Gayle (Long) Wilkinson. We unexpectedly lost Nicole on February 6, 2023, after a short battle with cancer.

Nicole was a “Navy brat” who experienced living in Honolulu, Hawaii, San Diego, California, Oak Harbor, Washington, Beaverton, Oregon and Sacramento, California. She married...

Feb 6, 2023

Kelton Rus Griffin, dear husband, father, brother and friend passed peacefully surrounded by family on February 6, 2023, at the age of 57.

Kelton was born January 21, 1966, in Andrews, Texas to parents Thomas Edgar Griffin and Janet Kay Hollister Griffin.

Growing up Kelton enjoyed riding his bike, playing football, basketball; he weightlifted and...

Feb 5, 2023

Richard Laurence Yates was born on November 27, 1939 in Brookmans Park, England. He was the first born son of Edith Annie Turner and Ronald Richard Hulbert Yates. Richard passed away on February 5, 2023 at the age of 83 years old.

Richard immigrated from England to the United States at a young age alongside his parents...

Feb 4, 2023

Maria Isela “Sally” (Provencio) Larrazolo was born March 27, 1943, in Chamberino, New Mexico and she departed this world on February 4, 2023, after a long battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

We will remember Sally for so many things.

Her strong love of God and the Virgin Mary, she kept her faith no matter how...

Feb 3, 2023

Tullio Sheffield was born on July 2, 1940, in Trieste, Italy, to parents Anna Palcich and Antonio Guadanino.

He moved to the United States in 1953 with his mother and adoptive father Ivan Sheffield. They were stationed in Germany from 1955 to 1958, where Tullio graduated from Baumholder American High School in 1959. He returned to the...

Feb 3, 2023

Jacob Ryan Stafford, 22, son of Ralph and Janet Stafford of Plano, Texas died on February 3, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital of Plano as a result of complications from pneumonia.

Jacob was born in Plano, Texas on January 23, 2001, and attended Wells Elementary, Vines High School and Plano Senior High. A love of...

Feb 1, 2023

Sandra Lou Sherrill Hammitt was born on July 6, 1937 in Lubbock, Texas to parents David Winfred Sherrill and Mary Lou Morris Sherrill.  She lived in Dallas, Texas and passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on February 1, 2023 surrounded by Angels and her beloved family.

Sandra lived the first nine years of her life...

Feb 1, 2023

Deborah (Debbie) Joyce Hoagland was born on July 7, 1969, to parents Stan and Nancy Lemko in Rochester, New York. Debbie fought a five-year battle with breast cancer and joined the angels in heaven on February 1, 2023.  She was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, mother, and friend to all who knew her.

Debbie was a...