Obituaries

Obituaries

Merton Bushong

Merton Bushong

Jan 14, 2015

Merton Bushong age 84 of Lucas, Texas passed away January 14, 2015 in McKinney, Texas. Merton is survived by children Elizabeth (Liz) Bushong, Admiral Paul Bushong and wife Dona, Tom Bushong and wife Jannett, Ben Bushong and wife Vanessa, grandchildren Cassandra Sisti and husband Anthony, Sarah Bushong, Ellyce Bushong, Kyle Bushong, Jacob Bushong and wife Julie, Rachel Bushong, Gabby...

James Berman

James Berman

Jan 13, 2015

James Glen Berman would want to shake your hand right now, crack a joke, and share a smile with you. You would feel the strength in his palms, his solid arms, but at the same time you would feel the kindness of his spirit come over you. You could tell by his eyes that he was really listening to...

Donna Weaver

Donna Weaver

Jan 13, 2015

Madonna "Donna" Weaver was born on October 30, 1929 in Baileyville, Kansas to Bertha Josephine and John Joseph Nolte. She was the youngest of eleven children and graduated from Baileyville High School. She met the love of her life, Raymond Louis Weaver on New Year's Eve in 1951. Knowing they were meant to be together forever, they married on...

Jon Carroll Husted

Jon Carroll Husted

Jan 13, 2015

Jon was born in Atoka, Oklahoma on February 4, 1938 to Decie Ann and William Augustus Husted. He was preceded in death by both his parents and all of his siblings (Joe Solon, Patrick Solon, W.R. Husted, Daniel Husted, Iowana Howard, and Margaret Foley.) He is survived by his loving wife Karin, daughters Michelle Linder and her husband Chad,...

Bill Sayers

Bill Sayers

Jan 12, 2015

Bill had many adventures in his life. Bill was raised in Colorado and he served his country by appointment to the Navy in Annapolis and Vietnam. Bill attended the University of Illinois where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree and in 1985 earned an MBA from Stanton University in Australia. Bill held several positions with Caterpillar Tractor over...

Deacon Bill Flynn

Deacon Bill Flynn

Jan 7, 2015

Deacon Joseph William "Bill" Flynn passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 7, 2015 surrounded by his family. Deacon Bill won his battle with pancreatic cancer as he was welcomed into the arms of the Heavenly Father. He was preceded in death by his parents Michael Denis and Mary Lillian Flynn. Bill was born in Sudbury, Ontario on...

Tom Lukers

Tom Lukers

Jan 6, 2015

Thomas Benjamin Lukers, Ed.D. passed away on January 6, 2015 at Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, Texas after a brief illness. Tom was born October 9, 1929 in Pensacola, Florida, the son of Jesse Lee Lukers and Beulah Long Lukers. Tom graduated from Pensacola High School, attended Florida State University, and earned his Doctorate in Education from the...

Jeffrey Rand

Jeffrey Rand

Dec 30, 2014

Jeffrey Duke Rand passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Paula Rand, his sons, Corey Rand and Nathan Rand, his brother, Russell Rand of Garland, Texas and his sister, Christy Wagner of El Paso, Texas. He is preceded in death by his mother, Emma Dell Wright, his father, Herbert Noyes Rand Jr....

James Merva

James Merva

Dec 29, 2014

James Andrew Merva, 72, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2014 surrounded by his family, at Presbyterian Hospital in Allen, Texas. Jim was born November 19, 1942 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania to the late Andrew and Susan Merva. He was a graduate of Greater Latrobe Senior High School and St. Vincent College. Jim's professional life included positions at Kennametal, Walworth...

Shirley D Szczebak

Shirley D Szczebak

Dec 29, 2014

Shirley D. Szczebak, age 83, died after a multi-year battle with cancer. She remained active until her last few weeks and was able to greet her first great grandchild before passing. Having grown up on a farm in southern Virginia, Shirley completed her RN residency before focusing on raising a family of three children. She could often be found...

Karen Riggs

Karen Riggs

Dec 26, 2014

Karen Alicia Riggs, who spent the last decade as a devoted wife and mother and more than two decades in X-ray/Mammography, died at Baylor Medical Center on December 26, 2014. She was 43 years old. Her death, at 1:52 A.M., was attributed to complications from cancer. She had undergone surgery at Baylor Plano on October 7th of this year...

Jerrold W Crafton Ii

Jerrold W Crafton Ii

Dec 24, 2014

Jerry can be described as strong-willed, determined, full of life, charismatic, impatient, and full of love. He truly worked for everything and put forth effort to better his and his family's lives. Jerry didn't let people walk all over him, he had a saying, "Don't be one of the sheep, be the herder". One of the last conversations with...

Evan Johnson

Evan Johnson

Dec 20, 2014

Evan James Johnson began life on Thanksgiving Day November 27, 1997 at 21 inches, 10 lbs. 14 oz. in Dallas, Texas and departed life 17 years later on December 20, 2014 at 6' 2 ", 150 pounds in Plano, Texas. He died unexpectedly while sleeping at home. Evan is missed dearly by his parents, Leslie Cherryholmes and Jerry Johnson...

Jim Connaughton

Jim Connaughton

Dec 19, 2014

James Peter Connaughton entered eternal life at 2:45 pm Central Time on December 19, 2014 surrounded by his faith, family and friends. Jim was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 29, 1945. He was the son of the later George Edward Connaughton and Isabel Egan Connaughton. Jim is survived by his wife Pamela Teachey Connaughton of Plano, Texas,...

Berle K Hufford Jr

Berle K Hufford Jr

Dec 16, 2014

Retired USAF LT. Colonel Berle K. "Bud" Hufford, Jr. passed away at the age of 76 early Tuesday morning at Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano. Mr. Hufford is preceded in death by his parents, Retired US Army Lt. Colonel Berle K. Hufford and Harriet D. Hufford. He is survived by his wife of 52 ½ years (he always...

Les Wyatt

Les Wyatt

Dec 11, 2014

Leslie (Les) Ernest Wyatt, 64, passed away December 11, 2014, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Les put up a valiant fight but knew that with Jesus Christ by his side, his fight couldn't be lost. As he was called home, he never lost his faith and knew he would be with the Lord. Les was born...

Eugene R Chenette Phd

Eugene R Chenette Phd

Dec 7, 2014

Dr. Eugene Richard Chenette of Allen, Texas died peacefully early Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the Medical Center of McKinney surrounded by loving family; his wife Helen, his daughter Karen and his "little sister" Mary Dohlman. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 63 years, 9 months, and 4 days, Helen Chenette, their daughter...

Jerry L Russell

Jerry L Russell

Dec 6, 2014

Jerry L Russell, age 66, passed away at home in Plano, Texas on Saturday, December 6, 2014 from his courageous, long battle with cancer. Through it all, Jerry never gave up the fight and continued to build a strong and trusting relationship with Jesus Christ. Jerry was born in Burleson, Texas on July 10, 1948 to parents Eugene L...

Jerry Harris

Jerry Harris

Dec 2, 2014

Jerry Scott Harris 73, passed away at his residence in Plano, Texas from a sudden illness. Even in rapidly failing health, he never lost his sense of humor. Jerry was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents Scott Everett and Hollen Morine Harris. He attended public schools in Odessa, Texas. After graduating from High School, his passion for football...

Randall Nicholson

Randall Nicholson

Dec 1, 2014

Randall Ray Nicholson was born at home in Allen, Texas on March 24, 1938 to parents Leo Ray and Edna Earl Leach Nicholson. He was the eldest of four boys. Randall attended Plano schools and graduated from Plano Senior High School where he played tuba in the band, played football and won honors for best actor in both the...