Obituaries

Obituaries

Valerie Dimarco McGuire

Valerie Dimarco McGuire

Jan 24, 2026

Valerie Dimarco McGuire, born August 10, 1949, passed peacefully on January 24, 2026, surrounded by love. A cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend.

Valerie’s greatest joy was caring for those she loved. While she worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative in her early career, her true passion was homemaking. She created a household filled with warmth, laughter, and...

Jessica Erwin Sterling

Jessica Erwin Sterling

Jan 21, 2026

Jessica Erwin Sterling, beloved wife, devoted mother of two sons, loving daughter, nurturing sister, and avid gardener, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and unwavering strength.

Jessica was the heart of her family. As a mother, she was nurturing, patient, and deeply devoted to her boys, guiding them with kindness and unconditional love. As a wife, she...

Thomas Anthony Force

Thomas Anthony Force

Jan 17, 2026

Thomas Anthony Force of Plano, Texas passed away January 17, 2026, at Medical City Plano following a short, unexpected illness. Tom was born May 26, 1967, in Huntington, New York to George E. Force and the late Katharina Lydia Force, previously of Germany.

He graduated from Shamrock High School in Decatur, Georgia in 1985 and spent his college years at Georgia...

Heather Zhou Schipske

Heather Zhou Schipske

Jan 17, 2026

Heather Zhou Schipske, of Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, with her husband at her side, after being surrounded continuously by family and friends for twenty days.

Heather’s life was defined by kindness and deep devotion to the people she loved—most of all her two beautiful children, Lauren and Johnny. She was born on May 5, 1983, in...

Michael J. Kruep

Michael J. Kruep

Jan 16, 2026

Michael J. Kruep was born on December 18, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Edward H. Kruep and Rose (Huber) Kruep. He was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, January 16, 2026.

Michael graduated from the University of Missouri-St. Louis with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He distinguished himself early in his profession by passing...

Natalie Renee McCandless

Natalie Renee McCandless

Jan 15, 2026

Natalie McCandless, beloved wife, sister, daughter, aunt, and devoted educator, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 59. Born in Massillon, Ohio on December 19, 1966, Natalie lived a life marked by faith, service, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to others.

Natalie dedicated decades of her life to education as an elementary school teacher, where she made a...

Anita Marie (Biagioni) Campbell

Anita Marie (Biagioni) Campbell

Jan 14, 2026

Anita Marie Biagioni Campbell of Plano, Texas passed away peacefully at her home on January 14, 2026, surrounded by family. Anita’s life was defined by kindness, faith, and devotion to the people she loved. Even through a 14-year battle with Parkison’s Disease and a 2-year battle with cancer, Anita’s faith never wavered. She met each challenge with quiet strength, peace,...

Ronnie Ewell Hooper

Ronnie Ewell Hooper

Jan 12, 2026

Ronnie Hooper died in the company of family after a struggle with heart disease on January 12, 2026, at the age of 70.

Ron was born July 11, 1955, in Bristow, OK. He graduated from high school in Dierks, AR and went on to earn an accounting degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. He spent his professional career in the oil...

David Leon Tate

David Leon Tate

Jan 12, 2026

David Leon Tate, 71, of Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on November 5, 1954, in Wichita Falls, Texas to Leon Howard Tate and Vida Lee White Tate. He graduated from Wichita Falls High School in 1972 and received a business degree from Texas Tech University. David spent 39 years working...

Carmen Concepción Pardo de Ramírez

Carmen Concepción Pardo de Ramírez

Jan 12, 2026

Carmen Concepción Pardo de Ramírez, a quien todos llamábamos con infinito cariño “Mayi”, partió de este mundo dejando un vacío imposible de llenar, pero también un legado inmenso de amor puro y servicio a los demás. Fue una mujer extraordinaria que siempre vivió para los suyos, atenta a su familia, a sus amigos y a cada persona que se cruzó...

Keith Richard Howlett

Keith Richard Howlett

Jan 11, 2026

Keith Richard Howlett, known to clients as "Keith Richards", was born on July 1, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio. He passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, in Frisco, Texas.

Keith grew up in Willoughby, outside of Cleveland Ohio, and attended Willoughby South H.S. and participated in theatre at Andrews Academy. He also attended Cleveland State University. He worked for years at...

Victoria Ingrassia

Victoria Ingrassia

Jan 10, 2026

Victoria “GiGi” Ingrassia’s faith became sight when she peacefully entered the radiant presence of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Her long-awaited and glorious promotion came on Saturday evening, January 10th, at 8:50 p.m. After several courageous years walking through the valley of bone marrow cancer, the Lord tenderly called Vicki home—through the turnstile of death into everlasting life. Jesus’...

Brett Hong Lee

Brett Hong Lee

Jan 10, 2026

Brett Lee was born on September 16, 1961, in Shenyang, China. He was raised by his strong and devoted mother after losing his father at just 18 months old. From a young age, Brett demonstrated responsibility and compassion. At only eight years old, he began cooking to help support his hardworking mother and lovingly cared for his younger brother, who...

Carolyn Sue (Bedford) Robbins

Carolyn Sue (Bedford) Robbins

Jan 6, 2026

Carolyn Sue (Bedford) Robbins was born on September 19, 1942, in Washington, D.C., to Barney and Verlene Bedford. Her family later settled in Abilene, Texas, where she grew up, attended college, and began her married life. Carolyn passed away on January 6, 2026, in McKinney, Texas, at the age of 83.

Before moving to Abilene, Carolyn’s family lived in San Angelo,...

Fernando Laclette Sr.

Fernando Laclette Sr.

Jan 5, 2026

Fernando Laclette Sr. of Richardson, Texas passed away peacefully at home on January 5, 2026, surrounded by the Love of his family. He devoted his life to family, joy, and service to the community. Fernando Laclette was born on October 23, 1942, in Monterrey, Mexico to Fernando and Petra Laclette.

As a young man he grew up in Monterrey and Celaya,...

Don Harry Cleveland Trotter

Don Harry Cleveland Trotter

Jan 5, 2026

Don Harry Cleveland “Butch” Trotter, 81, of Fairview, Texas passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at his home.

Don was born in Burkburnett, Texas to Joe and Mary Trotter on February 17, 1944. He picked cotton with his family before moving to St. Johns, Michigan, where he met his love, Shirley (Hale) Trotter. Don enlisted in the Army in June...

James S Gaither

James S Gaither

Jan 5, 2026

James S. Gaither, 71, of Plano, Texas entered eternal rest on January 5, 2026. A beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, James will be deeply remembered. Born on November 27,1954 in Camden, South Carolina, James was the son of the late James A. Gaither and Annie Mae Gaither.

His youth was spent in Connecticut where James was educated. After graduating...

Charles Raymond Sheffield

Charles Raymond Sheffield

Jan 3, 2026

Charles Raymond Sheffield was born on March 31, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, to Ralph Dandridge (Danny) and Marilyn George Sheffield. He passed away on January 3, 2026, in his home in Plano, Texas. Charles was surrounded by the love and legacy of a life devoted to family, service, and quiet strength.

Charles grew up in North Texas and graduated from Plano...

Agnes Hazel Martinie Watson

Agnes Hazel Martinie Watson

Dec 30, 2025

Agnes Hazel Martinie Watson, age 92 of Plano, Texas passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025 after influenza exacerbated her existing heart condition. Throughout her life Agnes was concerned about the well-being of people around her and never failed to recognize the love and care that she received.

Agnes Beck was born on November 22 nd in 1933 in Cortland, New...

Carol Jean Radcliff

Carol Jean Radcliff

Dec 28, 2025

Carol Jean Radcliff, age 83, passed away at her home in Plano, Texas on Sunday December 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Los Angeles, California on September 28, 1942, and was the daughter of Kermit David Lacy and Ethel May Gergan.

Carol had such a passion and love for singing, music and plays, that she received...