Obituaries

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...

Jul 27, 2023

Katie Wassberg Guiou, age 48, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Scottsdale, Arizona.  While her home was in Plano, Texas, Katie was in Arizona for a clinical trial treatment for cancer.

Katie was born in 1975 in Southfield, Michigan on May 4, 1975, to Charles and Beverly Wassberg.  Katie then lived in Van Wert Ohio...

Jul 26, 2023

Michael Burns was a man who kept his life close to him yet enjoyed sharing his wit with everyone! I write this with a great sense of honor to him and what would have been our 50 years of married life together as of August 24th... Happy 50th Anniversary!

Michael’s life began in Dayton, Ohio, July 10,...

Jul 21, 2023

Billie L. McDowell, age 90, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023 in McKinney, Texas. She was born on May 11, 1933, in Borger, Texas to parents Charles & Louise Carroll.

Billie lived a long and beautiful life, dedicated to God and others from the very beginning; this is probably the reason that everyone who met her...

Jul 17, 2023

THOMAS BRENTS HORNE WAS BORN ON OCTOBER 12, 1929, IN SHERMAN, TEXAS. HE WAS THE FIRST-BORN CHILD OF BRENTS

NORRIS HORNE AND OLETA LOUISE AKERS HORNE. HE WAS AN ACTIVE CHILD, PREFERRING TO SPEND HIS TIME OUTSIDE

COLLECTING NATURAL TREASURES SUCH AS STONES, SNAILS, AND FROGS; THE LATTER HE WOULD USE TO TORMENT HIS

Jul 16, 2023

L. Elizabeth “Betty” Turnbow, 93, of Dallas went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 16, 2023. Betty was an extremely devoted and loving wife to her husband, C. Richard “Dick” Turnbow for 68 years until his death in 2019, and to her two children.

Betty was born September 3, 1929, in Weston,...

Jul 15, 2023

Mr. Samuel P. Reinhard, age 92, of Plano, Texas passed away July 15, 2023, in McKinney, Texas. He was born on May 15, 1931 in Hokendauqua, Pennsylvania to Samuel A. and Anna (Scheetz) Reinhard.  On July 4, 1953, Sam married Anna Deustch in Northampton, Pennsylvania.  Sam worked for Air Products in Pennsylvania prior to moving his family to Texas...

Jul 15, 2023

With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved grandmother, Rosemary McManaman. Surrounded by the love of her family, she joined her heavenly Father at 92 years old, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion that will forever inspire us.

Rosemary's life journey began in the quaint town of Macy, Nebraska, where she...

Jul 14, 2023

John Harvey Garrett, 78, died on July 14, 2023, of natural causes. John was born in Dickson, Tennessee on March 23,1945 to Mabel and Melvin Garrett.

As a teenager, John was a member of the Boy Scouts and attained the rank of Eagle Scout in Waverly, Tennessee. After high school, he attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee...

Jul 5, 2023

Kathleen Alsbrook, 82, passed away on July 5, 2023. It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the departure of a beloved mother, cherished friend, and remarkable individual. She left this world far too soon, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in our hearts and minds.

Born on February 12, 1941,...

Jul 5, 2023

David Brian Brazil was born on July 15, 1964, in Pasadena, Texas to parents Charlie and Mary Lue Brazil.  Brian was the youngest of three children.  Brian surrendered his life to Jesus Christ as an 8-year-old boy, which began a lifetime of committed service to Christ.

Brian graduated from Sam Rayburn High School in Pasadena, Texas and...

Jul 4, 2023

Judith Jean Deal was born June 27, 1941, in Falls City, Nebraska to parents Paris France, Jr.  and Georgia Elizabeth (Rieger) France.

Judy was married to Gary Deal for 62 years.  She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother.

Judy lived to serve the Lord.  She received an online degree from...

Jul 3, 2023

Amanda Jewell Hunt passed away the morning of Monday July 3rd, 2023, in her home, lying next to her devoted husband. She passed away after a courageous 4-year battle with cancer.

Amanda was a loving wife, mother, sister, and daughter. She was surrounded and supported by the people she loved during the last days of her life....

Jul 3, 2023

Lloyd Tharpe was born on June 6, 1944, to Marvie Elizabeth and Lloyd Tharpe in Alabaster, Alabama.

He excelled at football and baseball and served as VP in Future Farmers of America at Alabama’s Montevallo High School. After high school, Lloyd also played baseball for the San Francisco Giants minor league team in Alabama. There, he had...

Jul 2, 2023

Alice Mary Berling of Plano, Texas passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023. She was 88 years old. Alice was kind and generous; she loved her faith and family above all.  Alice will be remembered fondly and missed dearly by all who knew her.

Alice, the oldest of six children, was born in Poth, Texas to Ed and...

Jul 2, 2023

A proud native Texan, John Michael Wayman was born at St. Paul hospital in Dallas, TX on January 26, 1947 to his parents, Gordon S. Wayman, Jr. and Betty (Brisendine) Wayman, both deceased. He was also welcomed by two older brothers, Gordon S. Wayman III and Allen Kenneth Wayman (deceased 1961).

John spent his formative years in...