Obituaries

Obituaries

Josephine Ardelia Jackson

Josephine Ardelia Jackson

Jul 3, 2026

Josephine Ardelia Clark was born on October 19, 1933 into the arms of Linne Mae and James Valderman Clark in the city of Jackson, Mississippi. She was the youngest child in their family of six. Her siblings are Ross Clark, Miles Clark and Alice Smith-Risby. The family dynamics changed when the marriage of her parents dissolved.

James V. Clark remarried Janie...

Ann Marie Hawkins

Ann Marie Hawkins

Jul 2, 2026

Ann Marie Hawkins, born on April 16, 1940 in Plymouth, Pennsylvania to Paul Henry Shovlin and Anna Catherine Shovlin, passed away on July 2, 2026. Ann received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Misericordia University in 1962, and then married James Joseph Hawkins (Jim) of Ashley, Pennsylvania in 1962.

Ann taught science at Myers High School in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania...

Bobby Keith Brooks

Bobby Keith Brooks

Jun 29, 2026

Bobby Keith Brooks, 70, left this earth on June 29, 2026, in Dallas, Texas after a courageous five-year battle with cancer.

Born on March 18, 1956, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, he was raised in a military family. Most of his childhood was spent in San Antonio, Texas and Hampton, Virginia. He was a graduate of Bethel High School in Hampton, Virginia and...

Douglass H. Hughes

Douglass H. Hughes

Jun 26, 2026

If you needed a fishing partner, someone to fix what was broken, a coach, a dog lover, or simply someone you could always count on, Doug Hughes was your guy. He never met a stranger, never turned down the chance to help someone in need, and never missed an opportunity to make memories with the people he loved. To his...

Charllene Wang

Charllene Wang

Jun 24, 2026

Charllene (Xingzi) Wang was born on February 12, 1975, in Dongshan, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. She was born with a congenital heart defect and remained physically fragile throughout her life. Yet although her health was delicate, she never lacked love.

From the day she was born, Xingzi was surrounded by the unwavering love and devotion of her family. Her father lovingly...

Mary Etta Fleming

Mary Etta Fleming

Jun 24, 2026

Born Mary Etta Norman in Garza County, Texas on April 12, 1929, to Erwert M. Norman and Voy (Chapman) Norman, she grew up on her parents’ farm in Post and graduated from Post High School in 1946.

Born Mary Etta Norman in Garza County, Texas on April 12, 1929 to Erwert M. Norman and Voy (Chapman) Norman, she grew up on...

Craig Clinton Wood

Craig Clinton Wood

Jun 23, 2026

Craig Clinton Wood, 54, was born on March 28, 1972 and passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Craig will be remembered for his unmistakable laugh, unwavering love of sports, deep and lasting friendships, and lifelong passion for aviation.

He graduated from J.J. Pearce High School in 1990 before attending Baylor University, where he pledged Sigma...

Mary Catharine Barger

Mary Catharine Barger

Jun 16, 2026

Mary Catharine Barger of Allen, Texas passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026 at the age of 90 with her family by her side. She was born to John George and Annie Catharine (Poynter) Rothfus on October 9, 1935, in Carrollton, Texas. She married the love of her life, Otis Clarence Barger on September 3, 1955.

Mary is survived by her...

Consuelo F Enriquez

Consuelo F Enriquez

Jun 11, 2026

Consuelo F. Enriquez, lovingly known as “Guel,” passed away on June 11, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born on September 21, 1931.

An independent and devoted homemaker, Consuelo spent her life raising her family and doing everything, she could to provide for them. Hers was a quiet strength — the kind that shows up not in grand gestures,...

Juergen Mahneke

Juergen Mahneke

Jun 10, 2026

Juergen Mahneke, 67, of Plano, Texas passed away peacefully on June 10th, 2026, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Braunschweig, Germany and immigrated to the United States in 1984. He worked for numerous Westin hotels across America including in Atlanta, Boston, Indianapolis, and San Antonio before settling in Plano with his late wife, Elke, in 1989.

In...

James Calvin May

James Calvin May

Jun 10, 2026

James Calvin May, affectionately known as Jim, was born on January 25, 1951, in Carbondale, Illinois to Levonia and Howard May.

Jim graduated from Marion High School in Marion, Illinois, before earning his bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University. He began his career as a middle school mathematics teacher in Carrier Mills, Illinois. Returning to Southern Illinois University to pursue a...

Hubert Glen Nichols

Hubert Glen Nichols

Jun 9, 2026

Hubert Glen Nichols “Bud” was an “Okie from Muskogee”. The only one of four children born in a hospital. He was born on November 12, 1931 and went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 9, 2026, at the age of 94.

His family lived in Haskell, Oklahoma until Bud was in Jr. High when they moved...

Carolyn Irene Dingman

Carolyn Irene Dingman

Jun 9, 2026

Carolyn Irene Dingman was born in Wills Point, Texas, in August 1950. As a child, she had the opportunity to live abroad with her family and often shared fond memories of her time in France and Germany.

In 1967, Carolyn met the love of her life, Bruce, on a blind date that began with a day of water skiing. They married...

Bernard Matthies

Bernard Matthies

Jun 7, 2026

Bernard "Bernie" Matthies, 90, of Plano, Texas, died June 7, 2026, at home with his loving daughters Donna and Nancy, and his sister Joan at his bedside.

He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Matthies, parents John and Ruth Matthies and sister Barbara "Babs" Oliver.

He was born on December 4, 1935, to John and Ruth Matthies in New York,...

Dan Henrion

Dan Henrion

Jun 4, 2026

It is with great sadness that I share the sudden passing of my son and best friend Dan Henrion. He had been my anchor since I moved to Texas four years ago to support him in his heart transplant journey in 2022. Since he had moved away from our NYC home over 40 years earlier, it was only since then...

James H. Funk

James H. Funk

Jun 4, 2026

James H. Funk, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, at the age of 95.

James lived a life defined by love, devotion, and family. He shared 67 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Winnie Funk. Together they built a family that became the center of his life and greatest source of pride.

While...

Wendell Rol Holifield

Wendell Rol Holifield

Jun 2, 2026

Wendell Rol Holifield, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, great uncle (Papa 2) and friend whose kindness, humor, and dedication to family touched everyone who knew him.

He was born to Rol Lee Holifield and Blenna Lee (Fox) Holifield on April 6, 1962, at Highland General...

Henry Douglas Newcomb

Henry Douglas Newcomb

May 27, 2026

Henry Douglas “Doug” Newcomb passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, after a courageous and hard-fought battle. Though our hearts are broken, we find comfort knowing that he is finally home and at peace.

Doug was the beloved husband of 55 years to Doris, the love of his life and his steadfast partner through every season. Together they...

Eric Raymond Meyer III

Eric Raymond Meyer III

May 26, 2026

Eric Raymond Meyer III, 67, of Allen, Texas passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born June 5, 1958, in Rapid City, South Dakota to the late Eric R. Meyer and Fern Elaine (Birkeland) Meyer.

Eric’s early years were marked by frequent moves across Iowa, Minnesota and Florida, experiences that shaped his...

Celia Denise (Costas) Oradat

Celia Denise (Costas) Oradat

May 25, 2026

Celia Denise Costas Oradat was born October 1, 1950, in Dallas, Texas. She was a proud first-generation American, born to Anthony N. Costas of Ano Chora, Nafpaktos, Greece, and Mary G. Costas of Baltimore, Maryland.

Denise graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1968 and attended the University of Arkansas before graduating from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Dallas,...