Obituaries

Oct 21, 2025

Thomas Mario Garcia Jr. of Dallas, Texas passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025 at the age of 77.

Thomas was born on February 10, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas, and lived a life filled with love, kindness, and compassion. He will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to his family and his generous spirit that touched everyone he met.

After retiring,...

Oct 20, 2025

Melissa Anne (Swadley) Allbritten, age 49, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, after a long and heroic battle with cancer. Born on April 4, 1976, in Dallas, Texas, she was a beloved daughter of David and Ann Swadley.

Melissa enjoyed growing up with her dear sister Sara and had many friends, some of whom she had known all her life....

Oct 28, 2025

Jerry Don, 69, passed away peacefully on 10/28/2025 in Rockwall, Texas.

Jerry Don was born in Dallas, Texas on March 14,1956.



He was proceeded in death by his parents, Troy and Ella Mae Jones.

He loved being around family and friends, decorating for Christmas and going up and down the road in the neighborhood on his four wheeler or riding lawnmower when he...

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Ricky Paul Bailey, beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, coach, and friend, was born on June 3, 1957, in Rantoul, Illinois, to Evelyn and Paul Bailey. The oldest of three children, Rick grew up with a big heart and an even bigger personality. He is now reunited in heaven with his mother, Evelyn, and his daughter, Abigail. 

Rick wore many hats throughout...

Sep 10, 2025

Kaye Hamlin Near, age 88, of Lavon, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, surrounded by her devoted daughters after a courageous battle with dementia and cancer. Born on January 22, 1937, in Lorena, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of Beatrice Vaughn Hamlin and William Moritz Hamlin.

Kaye was a woman of remarkable resilience and unwavering strength. She spent...

Sep 17, 2025

With deep love and heavy hearts, we celebrate the life of Marilyn McCoy, who passed away the night of September 17th 2025.

Marilyn was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and an amazing grandmother whose presence was a constant source of warmth and comfort. She lived her life with grace and faith, always placing her family and God in the center...

Oct 19, 2025

Shirley M. Taylor was born June 30, 1939, in Dallas, TX, the eighth child of Ethel M. and Minuard S. Shaddox. She passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025, at age 86 surrounded by her loving children at Plano Medical Center. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. Shirley’s warmth, strength, and love touched everyone who had the...

Sep 28, 2025

James Clayton (Clay) Underwood, 50, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday September 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. 

Clay was born November 12, 1974, in Nashville, TN. His family moved to Blacksburg, VA at the age of 8 where he played soccer for the Tornados on a youth traveling team. He also excelled in football, basketball, and baseball for...

Oct 27, 2025

Georgia Hornbuckle Montgomery Hendrix, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 27, 2025. She was born in Copeville, Texas in 1931 to Mary Emma Wade and George Jabez Hornbuckle.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Harvey Montgomery and James Hendrix; sisters, Dorah Allen and Genevieve Thompson; grandson, Brennan Montgomery.

She is survived by son, Scott...

Oct 27, 2025

Michael Armstrong passed away peacefully in Honey Grove on October 27th, 2025.

Michael Armstrong was born on September 30, 1958, in Lubbock Texas. He married Angela Armstrong on October 28th 1977. They then had 3 boys, Aubrey Armstrong, Jeff Armstrong, and Brandon Armstrong. He has 5 grandkids and 8 great grandkids. 

He has a brother Lonnie Mead and his wife Beverly Mead...

Oct 23, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Harper Winnette was born in Dallas, Texas on November 18, 1935 to Jack Edward Harper and Jessie Elizabeth Seago. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carl Winnette Jr., daughter Sheri Elizabeth Stanton, brother Charles Everett Harper, great-granddaughter Kayelynn Elizabeth Gayle Malone, and many beloved pets.

Ann worked at TI and attended night school to obtain...

Oct 21, 2025

Elbert W. “Wayne” Long of Sachse, TX passed peacefully into eternal life on October 21st, 2025. Wayne was born March 19th, 1933 in Randolph, TX to SC and Ruby Long. In his time on Earth, he built a beautiful life alongside his beloved wife, Martha. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, spending part...

Oct 18, 2025

Our beloved father, Billy Joe, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday October 18, 2025, at the age of 82. He was a devoted husband to his spouse Rose until her death in 2017. They would have been married 62 years in December.

Bill was born in Springfield, IL on July 30, 1943. He enjoyed attending car shows with family...

Oct 17, 2025

Song Lin Yeh, 83, of Richardson, passed away peacefully on October 17th, 2025, with his family by his side. He is now reunited with his beloved wife of 59 years, Feng Yung Yeh-Liu.

Born on March 5th, 1942, in Taoyuan, Taiwan, to Yeh Ming-Lu and Yeh Chen Lan-Mei, Song Lin began a life journey marked by hard work and adventure. He...

Oct 17, 2025

Sally “Gail” Bolling, born on November 29, 1960, in Stephenville, Texas, passed away on October 17, 2025, in Carrollton, Texas. She was 64 years old.

Gail was a woman of deep compassion and unwavering dedication. Known for her kindness and generosity, she never hesitated to lend a helping hand when she could. Her love for her children and grandchildren was the...

Oct 13, 2025

Janet Renee Rincon

January 17, 1959 – October 13, 2025

Her work on earth is done, and she is called home to rest in eternal peace.

Janet Renee Rincon was received by the Lord on October 13, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on January 17, 1959, in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Jennie Lopez and Filbert V. DelaRosa.She met the love of...

Oct 10, 2025

Beverly Bounds passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on November 14, 1945, to Doyle and Naomi Dobbins.

Beverly was a devoted wife, mother, and friend who loved her family without limits. Her warmth, humor, and unwavering support will be missed deeply by all who knew her. She found joy in...

Oct 8, 2025

Dr. Jill Shugart went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. She was born on July 15, 1940, at Florence Nightingale Hospital in Dallas, Texas.

A lifelong resident of Garland, Jill graduated 13th in her class from Garland High School in 1958. She was an honor graduate, senior class treasurer, voted Most Versatile Senior, All GHS...