Obituaries

Sep 22, 2023

Acie Carl Johnson was born on March 31, 1945, in Birmingham, Alabama.  His mother, Louise Johnson, passed when he was a toddler, and he never knew his biological father.  Do not feel sorry for him; he knew God, his heavenly Father.

Acie was raised by his maternal grandmother, Clara Johnson. His aunts, (Johnnie Mae, Viola, Ophelia, Elizabeth,...

Sep 16, 2023

Mark Wray Blackburn, (80) of Garland, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Born on the Fourth of July in 1943, Mark had a lifelong love of America. He loved fireworks, Diet Rite, and well-told ghost stories. He had a strong faith in Jesus and a love for his family that seemed to grow bigger every day....

Sep 13, 2023

Stephen Michael Sims was born on October 17, 1960, in Jacksonville, Illinois. He was the son of the late Van Dean Sims and Evelyn Janet Sims.

His family moved to Springfield, Illinois when he was 3 years old and soon after his younger brother Stanley Dean Sims was born.  Steve attended school in Springfield and graduated from...

Sep 11, 2023

Shirley Greer was born August 15, 1942, in Spur, Texas to parents Robert and Syble (Smith) Greer.

She met Lloyd R. DeYear in 1991 in Dallas, Texas and they were married on April 21, 1992. Lloyd retired shortly thereafter, and they purchased a motor home and handled auto insurance claims for Hurricane Andrew in Florida.

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Sep 11, 2023

Xavier was born on September 28th, 1979, in Ecuador to Jaime and Dolores Carpio. He was raised in New York where he learned to be the fighter that he was. He attended Richmond Hill High School where his lifelong passions began to develop.

He moved to Plano, Texas in 2007 where he met his future wife, Adriana....

Sep 10, 2023

Amado Francisco Bernal was born September 9, 2023, passing September 10, 2023, awaited in heaven by his paternal grandparents Juan Alberto Bernal and Maria Olinda Jurado Argueta as well as cousin Aden Antonio Lazo and Aunt Norma Hernandez.

He is survived by both parents Bryan Francisco Bernal & Wendy Janet Bernal, older brother Juan Alejandro Bernal Moreira....

Sep 8, 2023

John Pisciotta, a devoted husband, loving father, brother, and cherished papaw, passed away on September 8th, 2023, at the age of 78. Known as “JJ” to all his friends and family, he leaves behind a legacy of love, family, laughter, and beloved memories.

He was born on July 6, 1945, to Alexander and Mathilde Pisciotta in the...

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...