Obituaries

Feb 15, 2026

Melissa Renea Hooper (Cisneros) the daughter or Juan Cisneros and Robin Barrientos, died on February 15, 2026 at Baylor Medical City Plano. She was a resident of Royse City at the time of her death and the North East Dallas area for the entirety of her life. Melissa was born on April 19, 1984.

Nobody who ever knew Melissa could deny...

Jan 27, 2026

Linda Ann Wren, 81, of Allen, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2026, under hospice care.

She was born in Quitman, Texas, April 10, 1945 to Schuyler Wren and Evelyn Wren Thornton. Linda earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education–Psychology from the University of North Texas and a Master of Education degree from East Texas State University, with a focus...

Feb 12, 2026

Wayne Lloyd Lowry, 81, of Princeton, Texas passed away on February 12th surrounded by family and friends. Wayne was born in McKinney, Texas on February 9th, 1945 in McKinney, Texas to Eugene Gardenhire Lowry and Elma Mae Lowry of Prosper, Texas. He was the 5th and youngest child of the family, and a twin to his brother Hubert Floyd Lowry....

Feb 13, 2026

Our mother and grandmother, Patsy Stephens, entered into God’s Kingdom on Friday, February 13, 2026. She was born on October 18, 1936, and raised in McKinney, Texas. Patsy worked for Haggard Slacks and Texas Instruments before becoming the cafeteria manager at Dowell Middle School, where she loved every student who went through her line. She later retired from that position....

Nov 24, 2025

Armand B. Bashor, age 90, Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and love. He shared a remarkable 68 years of marriage with his devoted wife Charlie Nell, a partnership built on commitment, laughter, and deep affection.

Armand honorably served in the United States Coast Guard, a reflection of his lifelong sense of duty and service....

Feb 9, 2026

Luis Adrián Romero, cariñosamente conocido como “Chico” y “El Bukis” por su familia y amigos, nació el 24 de septiembre de 1991 en Celaya, Guanajuato, México. Pasó la mayor parte de su vida en McKinney, Texas, donde construyó amistades duraderas, creó recuerdos inolvidables y dejó una huella en todos aquellos que tuvieron el privilegio de conocerlo.



Desde muy pequeño, Luis Adrian...

Feb 7, 2026

Ross (Gene) Gross, 96, of Wylie, Texas passed away on February 7, 2026.

Born on December 13, 1929 in Fort Worth, Texas, Gene was born to the late JD Gross and Lillian Kimble. He graduated from Northside High School in Fort Worth, Texas and joined the Navy in 1948. He married the love of his life, Helen Louise Sims on July...

Feb 6, 2026

Feb 5, 2026

Joseph “Mike” McBride of Sachse, Texas, passed peacefully from this earth on Thursday, February 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was the steadfast, loving husband to his wife, Prunella (“Prue”), for 67 years. Together, they raised three beautiful daughters. He was “Pa” to nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, each of whom he adored deeply—and who adored him in return.

Mike...

Feb 4, 2026

Glenda Sullivan Chilcoat Lewis, lovingly known to many as “Chilcoat,” passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord on February 4th at 1:01 p.m., at the age of 88. She stepped through the gates of glory surrounded by a lifetime of love, memories, and faith.

Glenda was born on September 15, 1937, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to her parents, Virgil and Doc...

Feb 1, 2026

Charles “Don” Anderson, 85, of McKinney, Texas, passed away surrounded by the love of his family.Don was born on August 11, 1940, in Princeton, Texas, to Jack and Thelma Anderson. He was one of ten children, and as you can imagine, life in a household that big produced no shortage of laughter, mischief, and legendary stories that were told—and retold—over...

Feb 1, 2026

Sharon Marie Kramer, 74, of Mineola, TX passed away on February 1, 2026 in Wylie, TX. She was born to Rev. Harold and Corene Saulters on May 3, 1951 in Waco, TX.



Standing no more than 4’10’’, Sharon stayed small all her life but had the biggest heart and widest grin. An adept cross-stitcher with a gentle spirit and ever-present chuckle,...

Jan 31, 2026

Joyce Marie Ripperda, age 94, of Princeton, Texas, passed away after a long illness on January 31, 2026, at Princeton Medical Lodge.

Joyce was born on Friday the 13th of February 1931 in Flint, Michigan, to Donna and Allen Smith. She was the second of four children—older sister Norma, younger sister Maxine, and younger brother Gary—all of whom preceded her in...

Jan 31, 2026

Thelma Elizabeth “Beth” Galbraith Fine was born in Durant, Oklahoma on July 16, 1943 to Sidney Walter Galbraith and Vera (Wood) Galbraith. She passed away on January 31, 2026 in Rowlett, Texas.

Beth was a dedicated radiology technician at Parkland Hospital and later Methodist Hospital System.

She enjoyed crafting and researching genealogy.

She is survived by her son Wesley Fine. She is also...

Jan 31, 2026

Jerry Douglas Buchanan was born on February 16, 1943 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Douglas Erwin Buchanan and Ruth Cozart Buchanan. Jerry went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 31, 2026.



Jerry attended school in Caddo Mills, Texas. He married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Stewart Buchanan, and together they shared 63 beautiful years of marriage. They were...

Jan 30, 2026

George N. Rector, 69, passed away on January 30, 2026 in McKinney, Texas, surrounded by his children.  He was born on August 13, 1956 in Madison, Indiana.  George lived a life marked by hard work, deep-rooted values, and a genuine love for people.  A 1975 graduate of Madison High School, George carried the lessons of his youth into a life...

Jan 30, 2026

Clayton Gerald Calhoun passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on January 30, 2026. He was a strong Christian and born-again believer. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Clay was born on March 18, 1961, in Wichita Falls, Texas to Gerald George Calhoun and Melva Lu Dixon Calhoun. He was raised in Midland where he began working in...

Jan 29, 2026

Samuel Johnson, 74, of Garland Texas passed away on January 29th, 2026 following a long fought battle with cancer. He was comforted by his loving wife Mary until he went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ.

Samuel was born on February 22nd, 1951 to his late parents Samuel and Edna Johnson in Fort Worth, TX. He was also the loving...

Jan 25, 2026

William James “Jim” Emerson, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, in Fairview, Texas. Born on Halloween in 1939 in Independence, Kansas, to William Arthur and Frances May Emerson, Jim grew up in Bartlesville, Oklahoma and was baptized at First Presbyterian Church. His youth was marked by a love for athletics, where he excelled in swimming, football, basketball,...

Jan 22, 2026

Kenny Whittle, age 62, passed away Thursday, January 22, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and will miss him always.



Kenny was a devoted father, a loving papaw, a caring brother, and a proud uncle. Family meant everything to him, and he showed his love through his presence, his reliability, and the way he always showed up for the...