Obituaries

Sep 8, 2023

Patrick Knud Johnson was born into this world on July 31, 1984. He lived to be 39 years old and then God lifted Patrick from the earth on September 8th, 2023, in an unexpected motorcycle accident, on a rainy night, on a Dallas freeway overpass.

Patrick had a big heart. He loved everyone in his family and...

Sep 7, 2023

Ben Ray Elmer (86), the patriarch of the Elmer Family, passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born in Miami, Arizona, Ben spent most of his adult life in Dallas, Texas. He was a proud Texan. His father passed away when Ben was very young and through his father’s untimely passing, he learned the true...

Sep 7, 2023

James Joseph Maltby, born on February 23, 1942, in Syracuse, New York to Leon James and Elizabeth (Kinsella) Maltby peacefully passed away on September 7, 2023, in Plano, Texas surrounded by his loving family.

Jim grew up in Solvay, New York and graduated from Le Moyne College with a BS in Mathematics. It was there that he...

Sep 4, 2023

In the heat of the late summer Texas sun, Billy Don Rowe (age 72) peacefully transitioned to his eternal home on September 4, 2023, after a long battle with Frontotemporal Dementia.

Don, as he was fondly called, was survived by his wife of over 50 years, Cindy Rowe, and his daughter Ashley Keller, son-in-law Josh Keller and...

Aug 31, 2023

William (Bill) Albert Jackson was born on June 23, 1933, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Albert Shipp Jackson and Verna Black Jackson. Bill had his heavenly birthday on August 31, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill had a strong Christian faith and shared his love for Jesus by exuding his sweet and loving countenance to whomever...

Aug 30, 2023

Loren Johnson was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He touched the lives of many. He was born on October 19, 1939, and passed away on August 30, 2023. Loren's journey through life was marked by dedication to both his family and friends, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him.

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Aug 28, 2023

Stephen Jay Benkowitz, of McKinney, Texas passed away on August 28, 2023, at his home. Stephen (Steve or Mr. B) was born on December 30, 1941, in Lakewood, New Jersey. Stephen attended Rutgers University for his undergraduate work and Michigan State University for his master’s degree. Stephen honorably served in the United States Army as a Captain of the...

Aug 26, 2023

Qadir El-Amin was born on December 16, 1963, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Lincoln Stevens, Sr. and Mary Lee Vicks. He passed away in Dallas, Texas, on August 26, 2023.

Qadir, also known as Q, was not only the life of the party, but the very soul of it. He brought joy and laughter wherever...

Aug 22, 2023

Allan Sounson Platt 1/11/1964-8/22/2023

Allan Sounson Platt of Irving, Texas passed peacefully on August 22, 2023, in Carrollton, Texas.

He was a 1982 Graduate of Carrollton Newman Smith High School. Allen went on to a career within the Dallas area including such brands as Westin, Marriott, Harvey Hotels, and most recently Hilton Hotels. He thrived...

Aug 21, 2023

Joe Robert Townsend, 85, of Richardson, Texas went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday evening, August 21, 2023, after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.

Joe was born June 10, 1938, in Liberty, South Carolina, the oldest of seven siblings, and grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina. In 1956, Joe graduated from...

Aug 18, 2023

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Marie Joyce (Hammond) Berger, age 75, of Plano. Marie, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died on August 18, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Marie was born on September 23, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was the sixth child and fourth daughter in a family of seven children....

Aug 18, 2023

Terry A. Hurlbut, Jr., 93, of Plano, Texas, passed away on August 18, 2023.  Terry was born July 22, 1930, in Boston Massachusetts to Terry A. Hurlbut, Sr., and Esther Hurlbut (Pruyne).

His family moved to Maine when he was a toddler, and it became a special place to which he often returned throughout his life.  Terry...

Aug 17, 2023

Dale Irwin Brooks, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Plano, Texas on August 17, 2023. Dale was born on April 2, 1944, in Norman, Oklahoma and raised by his parents Charles Edward and Ruth Marjorie Brooks. He graduated from Powell High School in Powell, Wyoming in 1962. After high school, he enlisted and proudly served in...

Aug 10, 2023

Judith Kennedy Hunt of McKinney, Texas and formerly of Simsbury and New Haven, Connecticut gently passed into eternal life at home on August 10, 2023, after a brave and dignified battle with ALS.  Judy was born January 28, 1938, in New Haven, Connecticut, to the late Lawrence and Julia Spillane Kennedy. She was an Irish beauty blessed with a...

Aug 8, 2023

Norman Neal Newsom (Joe), husband, father, and papa, went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2023, at the age of 80, surrounded by his family.

Norman was born on March 9, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Johnie and Marie (Gill) Newsom. He married Nona A. Daggs, and they would have celebrated their 58th anniversary...

Aug 7, 2023

Sarah Matthews Pond, wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, teacher, mentor, friend, went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2023, at the age of 63, surrounded by her family.

Sarah was born on November 04, 1959, in El Paso, Texas to Mario and Isaac Angel. She married James Pond, in 1987 and they celebrated their 36th...

Aug 3, 2023

Jennifer Rae Carlman-Leising, 48, of Plano, Texas, passed away, Thursday August 3, 2023, from colon cancer. She was born on December 11, 1974, in West Memphis, Arkansas, to Billie and Ruble McCanless. Jennifer was preceded in death by her mother and father, as well as her sisters Karen and Belinda, and her brother Ricky.

Jennifer will be...

Jul 30, 2023

Deloris Maxine (Fockler) Eicke of The Colony, Texas, passed away on July 30, 2023, at the age of 91.  Deloris was born on May 16, 1932, to Lloyd Eugene (Slim) Fockler and Francis Harriet Becker in Boon Township Michigan.  She was the oldest sibling and only daughter.  She grew up in Merritt Michigan and graduated from Merritt High School....

Jul 30, 2023

Nita Mae Caruso (Moore), age 80, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, in Plano, Texas. She was born on September 16, 1942, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to parents Paul and Nita (Mickey) Moore. She had a smile and energy that lit up every space she entered.

She was a loving wife, mother, and friend. Family meant...

Jul 29, 2023

Our beloved, Phyllis Victoria Squiric, 93, of Plano, Texas, and formally of Niles, Ohio, passed away Saturday morning, July 29, 2023, at her home with family at her side.

Phyllis was born December 21, 1929, in Youngstown, Ohio to James and Mary Candelore. She was preceded in death by her sister Helen Tibero of Steubenville Ohio and...