Obituaries

Obituaries

David Peavy

David Peavy

Jun 28, 2021

David Brinkley Peavy was born March 25, 1958, in Victoria, Texas to parents Will Dietrich and Emilie Jordan (Joy) Peavy.

David grew up in Richardson, Texas. He made life-long friends while in junior high and high school. He graduated from Richardson High School and attended Texas Tech University. Even though he attended Texas Tech, like the rest...

Denise (Dee) Brewster

Denise (Dee) Brewster

Jun 27, 2021

Denise (Dee) Brewster was born December 12, 1967 passed away June 27, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. The loss runs deep and it hurts but the love and what she has left with us is even greater.

Dee was born in Meriden, Connecticut. She married her husband Forrest (Chip) Brewster on July 27, 1996 in...

Denise (Dee) Brewster

Denise (Dee) Brewster

Jun 27, 2021

Denise (Dee) Brewster was born December 14, 1967 passed away June 27, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer. The loss runs deep and it hurts but the love and what she has left with us is even greater.

Dee was born in Meriden, Connecticut. She married her husband Forrest (Chip) Brewster on July 27, 1996 in...

Joan C. Fridriksson

Joan C. Fridriksson

Jun 23, 2021

Joan C. Fridriksson passed from this life and entered the full glory of her Creator on June 23, 2021.  Joan was born in 1929 in Columbia, Missouri as the only child of Robert Cleveland Cain and Helen Young Cain, soon moving to Poplar Bluff, Missouri.   At Poplar Bluff Senior High School, Joan was Editor of the school paper, Co-Editor...

Ina Mudd

Ina Mudd

Jun 22, 2021

Ina Marie Sutherland Mudd was born in a house on Main Street, Uvalde, Texas on May 20th, 1930. Her parents were Robert Lee Sutherland and Thelma Lewis Sutherland.

She was a proud and loving mother to her five sons, Greg, Jeff, Brad, Layne and Jay, grandmother to Tammy, Hayley and Mitchell, to Erin and Brian, to Nathan...

David Young

David Young

Jun 21, 2021

David B Young was born July 12, 1946, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to parents Tom and Evelyn (Wilson) Young.

David grew up in Tulsa and Ponca City.  Not being sure of what he wanted to do when he graduated from high school, he was accidently put into a calculus class, where he excelled at the subject.  Realizing he...

Larry David Nicholson

Larry David Nicholson

Jun 20, 2021

Larry David Nicholson, 78, died peacefully in Dallas this week after a brief illness. Larry was born to Leo David Nicholson and Edna Earl Leach Nicholson in Hebron, Texas on November 9, 1942.

Larry grew up in Plano, the third of four brothers. He graduated from Plano High School in 1961 and received his Bachelor’s degree in...

Bill Griffin

Bill Griffin

Jun 20, 2021

William (Bill) Griffin was born June 28, 1937, in Dallas, Texas to parents Gordon Lester and Aubrey Cecile (Cole) Griffin.

He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, Texas and then went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from University of North Texas in Denton, Texas.

He married Patricia (Patti) (Pugsley) Griffin on December...

Greg Wheeler

Greg Wheeler

Jun 19, 2021

Robert Gregory (Greg) Wheeler was born July 31, 1963 in Corsicana, Texas to parents Robert Brooks and Dora Lue (Stephenson) Wheeler.

Greg grew up in Carrollton and was an Eagle Scout. He attended Newman Smith High School where he played football. Upon graduation he attended Texas Tech University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree. He was an...

Donna Kay Pratt

Donna Kay Pratt

Jun 19, 2021

Donna Kay Miller was born on April 14, 1939, in Frederick, Oklahoma, as the only child of James B. and Leta M. (Elam) Miller.

She graduated, summa cum laude , from Comanche High School in Oklahoma in May 1957. Donna then attended Cameron Jr. College, Lawton from 1957-59 and transferred to Oklahoma State University in Stillwater where...

Jack Leonard Ulsh

Jack Leonard Ulsh

Jun 16, 2021

Jack Ulsh was born on August 22, 1944 in Yakima, Washington to Dick and Bessie Ulsh.  He passed away on June 16, 2021 in Allen, Texas.

Jack was fierce throughout his life - his work ethic, his devotion to lifelong learning, and even his emotions.  When he was happy, he was ecstatic.  When he was depressed, he...

Patricia Ann (Taylor) Haley

Patricia Ann (Taylor) Haley

Jun 13, 2021

Patricia Ann Taylor Haley, age 81, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Medical City McKinney, Texas surrounded by family.

She was born on February 19, 1940, in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Harry H. Taylor and Cleora (Fauzey) Taylor. In 1958, Patricia graduated from Marion Catholic High School.

Patricia loved to laugh, and...

Naty Castañeda Valles

Naty Castañeda Valles

Jun 13, 2021

José Natividad Castañeda Valles (Naty) nació el 29 de agosto de 1960 en Santa Ana, Zacatecas, México de padres José Natividad Castañeda Vidaña y Rita Valles García. José, o "Naty", será más recordado por su espíritu generoso y su corazón de oro. Buscar siempre dar a los demás era su sello distintivo. Creció en el campo con un profundo amor...

Matthew Fernando Carvalho

Matthew Fernando Carvalho

Jun 12, 2021

Matthew “o presente de Jeová”, ele fazia honor ao significado do seu nome. Ele era uma eterna criança atraente para todos dispostos a tomar tempo com ele para conhecê-lo.  Mesmo que muitas pessoas passarem de largo, Matthew sempre brilhava com luz que vem do céus.

De caracter manso e tranquilo como se fosse uma brisa suave e...

Patrick (Pat) Alan Messick

Patrick (Pat) Alan Messick

Jun 10, 2021

Patrick Alan Messick passed away Thursday June 10, 2021, at his home in Plano, Texas.

He was a graduate of Huntingdon College and received his master’s degree from Southern Methodist University.  He was Director of Music Ministries at Christ United Methodist Church in Plano, Texas for many years.

Pat was loved by all who knew...

Keadron Nelson Ellis

Keadron Nelson Ellis

Jun 10, 2021

Keadron Nelson Ellis was born on December 14, 1925, in O’Donnell, Texas to Cecil C. and Agnes Wyatt Nelson. She was the youngest of 5 children.  Keadron married the love of her life, Robert A. Ellis on February 17, 1946 in Ft. Worth and raised 4 children.

Keadron will be remembered for her devotion to her family...

Martin "Mike" Bankhead

Martin "Mike" Bankhead

Jun 9, 2021

Martin “Mike” White Bankhead passed away on June 9th, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Born on November 25th, 1929, Mike was 91 years old. Mike was a beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather. He was also a treasured husband to his wife Inge who passed before him in 2011.

Mike is survived by his son...

Zachary James Schlotman

Zachary James Schlotman

Jun 4, 2021

Zachary James Schlotman passed away on Friday, June 4th, 2021, after a long struggle with mental illness.  He was 20 years old.

Born on February 2, 2001, Zach lived his entire life in Plano and graduated from Independence High School in Frisco, Texas.   Zach loved traveling with his family and exploring new places.  He looked forward to...

Irene Victoria Riskey

Irene Victoria Riskey

May 30, 2021

On Sunday, May 30, 2021, Irene Victoria Riskey, loving mother of three children, grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of 20, passed away at the age of 94.

Irene was born in Minto, North Dakota on August 25, 1926 to Frank and Katherine Riske.  She was the eleventh and last surviving of 13 children.  Her mother died from...

James W. Petrie

James W. Petrie

May 29, 2021

On Saturday, May 29, 2021, James W. Petrie, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 81.

Jim was born in February 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to John F. Petrie, Jr. and Margaret C. Petrie.   During his professional career, he worked in...