Obituaries
Martin E. Gilby
Mar 23, 2026
Martin E Gilby, 64, of Murphy, TX, passed away on March 23, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, and quiet acts of kindness that will not be forgotten.
Born on June 29, 1961 in Lansing, Michigan to Aubrey Jr. and Mary Ann Gilby. Martin grew up in the small town of Rosebush, Michigan, alongside 5 brothers and 2 sisters,...
Bobby Dale Sparkman
Mar 19, 2026
Bobby Dale Sparkman was born to Cecil Sparkman and Dorothy (Pack) Sparkman on February 17, 1936 in Cushing, Oklahoma; he went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Bobby was raised in Cushing and graduated from Cushing High School with the Class of 1955. He served in the United States Air Force, stationed at Chennault Air Force...
Robert Louis Thieke
Mar 26, 2026
Robert Louis Thieke, 87, of Sachse, TX, passed away on March 26, 2026. He will be buried at DFW National Cemetery to honor his military service to our country.
Robert was a dedicated and loving husband, father, and grandfather to his family, and he will be forever loved and remembered.
Robert is predeceased by his mother, Viola, and father, Louis. He is...
Joe Salinas
Mar 25, 2026
Joe Humberto Salinas, 81, of Fate, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on March 25, 2026.
Born on August 16, 1944, in Harlingen, Texas, to Guadalupe (De La Rosa) Salinas, Joe was the eldest of three children. Raised in Harlingen, Joe was a graduate of Harlingen High School. He dedicated 30 years of service to the United States Post Office,...
Roger W. Peraldo
Mar 26, 2026
Roger W. Peraldo went to be with his heavenly Father on March 26, 2026 in Plano, TX. Roger was married for 57 years to Emma June (Hill) Peraldo, who preceded him in death in May 2021. The son of the late Ernest E. Peraldo and Stella (Maxine) Eanes, Roger was born and raised in Bluefield, WV. He was preceded in...
Rose Ann Burke
Mar 20, 2026
Rose Ann Mitchell Burke age 78 passed away after a sudden and brief illness on March 20, 2026. She spent her final days surrounded by family and friends while looking forward to her heavenly reward.
She was born on May 2, 1947, to Wm. V. (Bill) and Wilhelmine Mitchell in Indianapolis, Indiana. At the age of four, she moved to Garland,...
Julie Ann Offutt
Mar 20, 2026
Julie Ann Offutt, 59, of Garland Texas, passed away March 20, 2026.
Julie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. She found special joy in her role as a grandmother, and her grandchildren, Maddox and Autumn, were a meaningful part of her life.
She spent many years working in customer service, where she was known for her dedication and reliability....
Olevia Brown
Mar 16, 2026
Olevia (Hines) Brown was born on January 1, 1946, to the parentage of Amos and Lucreasy (Foots) Hines in Forrest City, Arkansas. She was the sixth child of fourteen siblings. Her family made their home in the Shady Grove Community of Forrest City, Arkansas. She attended Shady Grove and Evans Elementary Schools. She was a 1965 graduate from Lincoln High...
Renlong Xia
Mar 13, 2026
Renlong Xia passed away on March 13, 2026 at the age of 68. He was born on August 20, 1957 and lived a life marked by warmth, resilience, and deep devotion to his family and community.
His journey began in the rural village of Luyuan, Jiangsu. Through talent and determination, he pursued opportunities far beyond his humble beginnings, eventually traveling to...
Susan Elaine Jarzombek
Mar 11, 2026
Susan Elaine Jarzombek, 61, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2026, at home in Princeton, Texas. She was born on October 7, 1964, in Lyons, Kansas, to James and Patsy.
Susan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Her kindness and compassion touched everyone who knew her. She shared 28 loving years of marriage with her husband, Steve,...
Jennie Diane Brock
Mar 11, 2026
With broken hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Jennie Diane Brock, who left this world on March 11, 2026, surrounded by two of her daughters and her sister-in-law. While her passing leaves an unimaginable emptiness in the lives of those who loved her, the beautiful life she lived and the love she gave will remain forever in...
Michael Garry Newell
Mar 11, 2026
Michael “Mike” Garry Newell passed away on March 11, 2026, in Baylor Scott & White Centennial Hospital, Frisco, Texas, at the age of 75. He was born January 22, 1951 to Leland Louie Newell and Erika Liane Lieshoff, in Manchester, Connecticut. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survived by his spouse of 51 years, Linda Carol Martin Newell,...
Antonio Rodriguez Quiroz
Mar 8, 2026
A dedicated Husband, Father, Grandfather, and hard worker, Antonio, of Sachse, TX, passed away on March 8th, 2026, after a life defined by hard work, integrity, and love for his family. He was 78.Born on November 4th, 1947 in the small town of San Juan de Guadalupe, Durango, MX to Amador Quiroz and Juana Rodríguez, Antonio was a man who...
James Ernest Elisha
Mar 6, 2026
James Ernest Elisha, 62, passed away on March 6, 2026, in Royse City, Texas. He was born on April 25, 1963, in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. To many he was known as Big Jim or Chunk.
Big Jim was the son of the late Jerome Sr. and Marie Elisha. He was also preceded in death by his sister Janice and his beloved...
Joseph Eugene Dudas
Mar 5, 2026
Joseph Eugene Dudas was born to Eugene and MaryAnn Dudas on September 6th, 1958, in Stuttgart, Germany, during his father's Army deployment.
Joseph died as the result of a tragic vehicular accident while getting his mail on March 5th, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, son, and friend. Joseph recieved his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Detroit, and...
Mary Jo Day
Mar 4, 2026
Mary Jo Bussey Day was born October 28, 1940 to Sherman Ottie & Dora Jean Bussey in Jermyn, Texas. On March 4, 2026, Mary passed away at her home in Garland, Texas with her family by her side. She married Jerry Day on July 21, 1961. Mary received her Doctorate of Education Degree from North Texas State University. Garland ISD...
Michael Starkweather
Mar 2, 2026
Michael Starkweather, 65, of Allen, Texas, passed away on March 2nd, 2026, following a courageous two-year battle with Parkinson’s and Dementia. A man of quiet strength, sharp wit, and a deeply kind soul, Michael left an indelible mark on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Born on Christmas Eve 1960 in Karlsruhe, Germany, Michael was a gift to his...
Tracy Lynn Walvoord
Feb 27, 2026
Tracy (Thompson) Walvoord
Mrs. Tracy Walvoord gained her angel wings Friday, February 27, 2026 at the age of 66 after a valiant struggle with liver disease.
Tracy was born on December 22, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, to the late Ruth & Howard Thompson. She attended Richardson Public Schools where she developed a love of art. She graduated from Berkner High School in...
Floris Testoni
Feb 26, 2026
Floris Testoni, 72, of Princeton, Texas—beloved husband, cherished father of three, and loving grandfather of seven—went from this world into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 26, 2026.
Born in the tiny mountain village of Vico, Italy, on March 4, 1953 to Bartolomeo and Adele Testoni, Floris moved to Montreal, Canada, with his parents and younger...
Sherrie Sue Briggs
Feb 26, 2026
Sherrie Sue Briggs, known to those who loved her most as "Honey," passed away peacefully, on February 26, 2026, in Sachse, Texas. She was 89 years old.
Born on November 3, 1936, in Grand Saline, Texas, Sherrie lived a life rooted in faith and marked by devotion to her family. From her early days in East Texas to the generations she...




