Obituaries

Apr 15, 2025

Apr 14, 2025

Irene Ann Szmuc loving mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully in Canton, Texas on April 14, 2025 at the age of 95.  Irene loved the Lord and was a devoted Catholic.  She is survived by her eldest daughter Roberta Griffith and son-in-law Curtis and her youngest daughter Tammy Burns and son-in-law Larry.  Irene had two grandsons Ryan Joseph and...

Apr 12, 2025

Laurel (Lori) Andrews was born on August 30, 1964 in Coudersport, Pennsylvania. On March 19, 1993, she gave birth to her only child, Clayton. Lori was a loving wife, mother, sister, friend and aunt. She studied nursing at Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing, where she graduated and went on to have a successful career of over 40 years as...

Apr 12, 2025

Sid Richard Morris was born March 20, 1936 in Nevada, Texas as the younger brother to Ben Morris and the son of Richard Herman and Evelyn Morris. He entered Heaven’s gates after a brief illness on April 12, 2025.

After moving to Garland, Texas and graduating from Garland High School in 1954, he attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas where he...

Apr 7, 2025

Catherine Nash, a mother, grandmother, and believer in God, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, in Frisco, Texas, at the age of 85. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 1939, Catherine was the widow of David Nash, her husband, who died in 1996, and the proud mother of her son, Mike Bruck, by her 1st marriage with James...

Apr 6, 2025

Mary Sue Floyd, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on May 31, 1945, in Troy, Alabama, Mary's life was guided by her unwavering faith, which also shaped her approach to motherhood.

After losing her mother in 1951, Mary, the eldest of eight children, took on a maternal...

Apr 6, 2025

Clark Allen Findley Jr passed away on April 6, 2025 in the wee hours, after a long illness and just reaching his 69th birthday. He was a lifelong Texan who never strayed far from his roots nor wanted to. Clark was a loving son, brother, father, and uncle who was cherished by all. He was truly a gifted pianist, who...

Apr 3, 2025

Brinlee Layne Farris passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, April 3, 2025 in a tragic auto accident.  Brinlee was 18 years old, the daughter of John Farris, Jr. and Kayla Farris born on August 22, 2006.  Brinlee was a senior at Wylie East High School where her teachers described her as a bright light, full of life, who lived life...

Mar 27, 2025

 Razia Magdaline Shafqat, of Princeton, Texas, passed away on March 27, 2025, just 2 days after celebrating her 75th birthday. Razia was born on March 25, 1950, in Pakistan to Taj Din and Marium Taj Din.

Razia's life was one marked by love, dedication, and service. She married her beloved husband, Shafqat Paul on July 11, 1980, in Lahore, Pakistan. Their...

Mar 26, 2025

Steve Allan Sparks, known as “Sparky,” was born on February 11, 1955, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He was the beloved son of Ed and Dixie Sparks, and the twin brother of Scott Aaron, who passed away at birth. Steve grew up alongside his brothers, Gene and Stan (deceased), in a small two-bedroom house near the Conoco plant.

Early Life

From an early...

Mar 26, 2025

Dorothy Neece was born in Collin County, Texas to C.M. Sims and Dorthy Marshall.

Dorothy was married to Tomy G. Neece for 60 years until his passing in 2018. She had a beautiful marriage to the love of her life.

Dorothy was a jack of all trades. She was an amazing woman and was always wanting to lend a hand. She loved...

Mar 25, 2025

Julie Wilson, a woman of tenacity and quiet strength, fought with courage and grace before losing her battle with cancer. She passed peacefully in her sleep on an early Tuesday morning, with her husband by her side, a steward of love and comfort as she ended one journey, and began another.

She is survived by her husband, Jeremy, with whom she...

Mar 24, 2025

Morris Hubert Jobe, Jr. who was born on January 23, 1938 and passed away on March 24, 2025 at the age of 87. Morris was born in Hart, Texas to Morris Hubert Jobe, Sr. and Ruth Emma Smoot Jobe.

Morris was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Frances Ann Jobe, daughter Pamela Lynn Fregosi  and brother Lonnie Dale Jobe.

He...

Mar 23, 2025

Carol Ann Moses McCroan, 84, of Allen Texas went to be with our Lord on Sunday, March 23, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Carol was the youngest of six children, born to LeRoy Alfred Moses and Millie Dreyer Moses, on October 2, 1940, in Carter, South Dakota. She moved to Texas to live with her sister, Ava in 1954 and...

Mar 22, 2025

Born in Minden, LA on 2/6/1944 and accepted into Heaven on 3/22/2025. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley Lloyd Jones, daughter Shannon Jones Vickers and her husband, Michael Vickers, son Jeffrey Wayne Jones and his wife, Daphne Jones, grandsons Aaron Michael Smith and his wife Jessica Smith, Taylor Lee Vickers and his wife Olivia Vickers, and Jonathan Wayne...

Mar 21, 2025

Kinzleigh Nicole Short, age 3 departed life on March 21, 2025 at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas Texas. She was born November 2, 2021 at Baylor in McKinney Texas, she’s the daughter of Ashlyn Spoonemore and Kason Short. Her best friend was her sister Raylynn Rene Spoonemore.

 She is survived by her grandmothers, Christina Spoonemore, and Ashley Short. Her nana, Deanna...

Mar 19, 2025

Funeral services for Ms. Marilyn Kay Garrett, age 86, will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, March 24, 2025 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Fairview , TX. Viewing will be held at 10:00 A.M. Brian Snow will officiate the service. Interment will be held at 2:00 P.M. at New Resthaven Cemetery in Gainesville, TX.

Marilyn...

Mar 17, 2025

Joe Driggers, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at the age of 94. He was born on September 22, 1930 in Zwolle, Louisiana. Visitation will be Friday, March 21st from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Charles W. Smith Funeral home in Sachse, Texas. Memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church of...

Mar 14, 2025

Loved by so many, Davilla Kay Gage, 82, was born June 17, 1942, in Lavon, TX and went to be with her Savior March, 14, 2025. She lived a life filled with love, joy, and unwavering faith.

Kay dedicated much of her life to the community, children, church, and teaching.

She served as the church pianist for over 60 years at Lavon...

Mar 13, 2025

Donald Ray Maddox, born on January 14th, 1958 in Dallas Texas, passed away peacefully on March 13th, 2025. He was a beloved husband, family member, and friend who brought joy to the lives of those around him.

Donald had a passion for fishing and cherished every moment spent with his friends and family. He was known for his optimistic outlook on...