Obituaries

Oct 20, 2024

Oct 18, 2024

Trinh Le, a retiree and resident of Wylie, Texas, died unexpectedly on October 18, 2024 at the age of 75. 

Trinh is survived by her husband, Hau Luu; her sons, Truc Luu; Tin Luu; David Luu; and Hieu Luu; her daughters, Cindy Luu; Ruby Luu and Katie Luu; her daughters in law, Tuyen Nguyen; Lynsey Nguyen; Sara Sparky; her son in...

Oct 16, 2024

Florentina M. Cortez, 92, of McKinney, Texas went to be with our Lord on October 16th, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones. Florentina was born in Mexico City, Mexico on October 16th, 1932, to Panfilo Murillo and Cayetana Ramos. She grew up in Salamanca, Guanajuato.

She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother...

Oct 16, 2024

Kenneth Leon Lawson, 74, of Sachse, TX, went to his heavenly home with his family by his side on October 16, 2024. Born on June 17, 1950, in Springfield, MO, he was a devoted husband to Pamela Lawson. 

 Ken was hard-working and dedicated. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1969-1971. He spent over 48 years working...

Oct 16, 2024

Jenelle F. Grisham was born in Dallas, Texas on December 11, 1930 and passed away October 16, 2024. Jenelle was a lifetime member of First Christian Church in Garland, TX for over 80 years. Jenelle worked for 1st National Bank and in later years for the Dallas County Tax Office.

 She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer E. (Gris)...

Oct 15, 2024

Don, 57, went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2024. Don passed peacefully at his home in Nevada, Texas, surrounded by his wife Billie and mother-in-law Glenna McGee. 

Don had a long 9-year battle with multiple sclerosis and had a hard short battle with stage 4 lung cancer.

Don was born to Donald and Faye Cox on June 10,12967 in...

Oct 15, 2024

Larry Paul Sweeney was born in Vernon, Texas on February 19, 1949 and passed away on October 15, 2024.  

Larry graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1967 and began his long career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (later AT&T) in 1970.  At AT&T Larry was an Executive Director over certification of new technologies for use by AT&T employees for...

Oct 14, 2024

Audrey "Kay" Gary, 87, passed away on October 14, 2024, in Allen, Texas. Kay was born on January 14, 1936 in Petrolia, Pennsylvania. Kay will be remembered for her open and loving heart and the legacy she leaves within her family.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Edna Crawford, and her son, Kirk Greenawalt. She is survived...

Oct 10, 2024

On October 10, 2024, Alene Edna Hanke Weidner, age 91, was lovingly taken into the arms of Jesus. Born on October 6, 1933, Alene lived a long and full life, rich in love, wisdom, and grace.

Throughout her 91 years, Alene was a pillar of strength and kindness for her family and friends. She was known for her gentle spirit, generosity,...

Oct 10, 2024

David Ray McCowen, 62, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.

Visitation will be available on Monday, October 14 from 10:00 to 12:00 at Charles Smith and Sons Funeral Home in Lavon, Texas. Funeral Services will be held...

Oct 10, 2024

Kathy Gail Pollard, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2024, at the age of 72 in Dallas, Texas, the city where she was born and raised.

Kathy graduated from Bryan Adams High School and met the love of her life, Dennis Pollard, Jr., while participating in the work program during her senior year. Dennis had...

Oct 7, 2024

Mollie passed away on 10/7/2024 after a battle with lung cancer at her home.  She has lived in Dallas over 40 years.  She was a great quilter, Beautiful quilts.  She would invent a pattern and quilt a quilt.

Mollie's faith was strong and ever so present.  A fine Christian lady she was.  Her smile was so big and sincere, her laugh...

Oct 7, 2024

Born March 23, 1936 in Dallas, Texas Absent from the body, present with the Lord October 7, 2024.

She was 88 years old.

Helen was the second of two children born to Ivey and Ruth Hollingsworth. She is survived by the love of her life Calvin Ray Jones, two sons, Calvin Glenn and wife Teresa, Edwin Jones and wife Jean, seven grandchildren...

Oct 7, 2024

Bettie Frances Griffith beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt and friend left this life entered heavenly, eternal rest on 10/07/2024 in Farmerville, Texas after long illness with Alzheimer's Disease.

Bettie was born in Greenville, Texas on 12/23/1944 to Ernest and Dorothy Roy.  She was the middle child, between Edward and Ellen Roy.

As a young woman she started working at Texas Instruments...

Oct 5, 2024

Dennis was an amazing, caring, and loving man--a young King taken from us too soon. Dennis was born on September 15, 1983, in San Bernardino, California. He graduated from Rialto High School in Rialto, California in 2001 where he was on the track and football teams. Dennis died unexpectedly from an auto accident on October 5, 2024, in Melissa, Texas,...

Oct 5, 2024

Bernita Carol Wallace McIntire was born April 19, 1942 in Anthony, Kansas, and died peacefully in her home in Royse City on October 5, 2024 at the age of 82.She was proceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Billy Ray McIntire, her parents, James and Virginia Wallace, two brothers Larry Wallace and Gary Wallace, and son Kevin McIntire.She...

Oct 3, 2024

Daniel Alejandro Herrera

2 de October 2024.

Daniel Alejandro Herrera was born on October 14, 1992, passed away on Wednesday October 2, 2024 at the age of 31.

Born in Dallas, TX and raised in Josephine, TX. 

He was the caring and loved son of Eulogio Herrera and Luisa Castaneda.

Kind brother of Roberto, Miguel and Jose Herrera. 

Loving father of Angel, Hazel and Alejandro.

He had...

Oct 1, 2024

Glenda Merle Beach, beloved wife of Jimmy C. Beach and mother to John T. Addicks, III, as well as her bonus children, James Beach, Melanie Wintermeyer and Melissa Beach, passed away on October 1, 2024, at the age of 71. She leaves behind a void her family cannot fill. 

Glenda was born in Farmersville, Texas in 1953 to LeRoy and Marlene...

Oct 1, 2024

We are heartbroken to announce the death of Stephen Marquis (Marc) Hibbs. 

Marc passed away peacefully at the age of 82 in the loving arms of his wife Terri. 

Born on January 27, 1942 in Fort Worth Texas.

Marc was a leader in the private security and investigative industry. He served as president on both the association of security officers in the state...

Sep 29, 2024