Obituaries
James Erwin Parker
Dec 12, 2017
Jim was born on September 16, 1927 and grew up in Frisco, Texas. He was a son, a brother, a husband, and a father. He and his wife, Rita Nell Drumm Parker, were married for 63 years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Erwin Parker, his mother, Vyola Mae Young Parker, his sister Margaret (Peggy) Bonner, and...
Rose Marie Forsythe
Dec 11, 2017
Rose Marie Forsythe, 77, passed away peacefully with friends and family on Monday, December 11th, 2017 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in McKinney, Texas just NE of Dallas. Rose Marie was born at home on “Rabbit Hill” in Wellsburg, West Virginia to the late Jesse Van Sky and Kathleen Lorraine (Watson) Richards. She was predeceased by her brothers and...
Jamila Ruprai
Dec 10, 2017
Mrs. Jamila Ruprai was born on May 14th 1935 to Mr. & Mrs. Rehmat and Shanti Masih in Bramke, Punjab India. She was the 2nd eldest of nine siblings.Mrs. Jamila Ruprai graduated from United Christian School in Suranasi, Punjab in 1951. In 1956, Mrs. Ruprai graduated from Frances Newton Hospital in Ferozpur, India with an Associate Degree in nursing. Mrs....
Edna LaVerne Thomas
Dec 10, 2017
Edna LaVerne Bandy Thomas, 95, went to be with her Lord on December 10, 2017. The daughter of the late Isaac Lee Bandy and Edna Mae Phelps Bandy, she is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Lee Roy Tidwell, and her sisters-in-law, Idell Bandy and Mignon Bandy. Also surviving her are her children, Sandy Welch and husband Jim,...
Virginia Dunigan
Dec 10, 2017
Virginia Dunigan of Nevada, TX | 1950-2017 "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine..." Virginia Louise Dunigan, age 67, of Nevada, TX, passed away on December 10th, 2017, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born on January 8th, 1950, in Port Arthur, TX, to Horace Russell Robinson, and Della Beulah (Weeks) Robinson. Virginia was formerly of Nederland,...
Vickie Lynn Nelson
Dec 10, 2017
Vickie Lynn Nelson, 56, of Fate, TX. passed away at her residence on December 10, 2017. She was born on February 21, 1961 to Rudolph and Thelma Marlene (Lewis) Nelson in Dallas, TX. She worked for Acosta McCormick in Sales and Marketing. She is survived by her daughter; Lauren Befeld & husband Robert, Brother; Ricky Nelson, Mother; Marlene Nelson and...
Mary Lou May
Dec 9, 2017
Mary Lou May, age 80 of Denton, Texas, passed away on December 9, 2017 after a battle with lung cancer. She was born on June 12, 1937 in Emporia, Kansas to Homer William and Margaret Catherine (Williams) Cole. Mary was formerly of McKinney, Texas, residing there from 1971-1982. Mary was a resident of Denton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for over...
Larry Marshall Holmes
Dec 9, 2017
Larry M Holmes Jr, age 60, a resident of North Richland Hills, TX, was born in Fairbanks, AK January 24, 1957 to Larry and Laura Holmes. He passed away on December 9, 2017 surrounded by family and a few close friends.
His mother, Laura, and his great nephew Griffin Levi Smith preceded Larry in death. His father, Larry M Holmes...
Robert Shan Splawn
Dec 8, 2017
Robert Shan Splawn, age 46, passed away on December 8, 2017 in Virginia. He was born on June 19, 1971 in Dallas, TX.
He drove an 18 wheeler (mostly overweight and oversized loads) all over America. Robert was an avid fisherman, and dreamed of being a guide. He enjoyed dancing and used to play the guitar. He was an...
Donald Ray Erwin
Dec 7, 2017
Don Erwin, after a very hard fight with cancer, went to be with his heavenly Father on December 7, 2017. He was born June 9, 1935 to Raymond and Vera (Foust) Erwin. Don graduated from Littlefield High School in 1953 and attended Texas Tech University.
Don was given the gift of a beautiful singing voice and performed for audiences from a...
Allene M. Collins
Dec 7, 2017
Allene "Granny" Collins
Died on December 7, 2017 at the age of 90. Granny was born on May 8, 1927 in Addison, Texas. She was known for being hardworking, loving, loyal, and feisty. She was a dedicated employee to Mercedes Benz of Plano for 44 years and retired at the young age of 88.
Granny was survived by her daughter, Wynnette Harris;...
Virginia Kae Russell
Dec 7, 2017
Virginia was born on July 12, 1935 and passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017.Virginia was a resident of Texas at the time of passing.
Melissa Ann Ray
Dec 6, 2017
Melissa Ann Ray, or Lissa, Mom, aunt Lissa, Missy, Mar, Sis, or Pedro, of Sunnyvale, TX died in her home, surrounded by her family on December 6, 2017. She was 40 years old.Melissa is survived by her children, daughter Katie Katelyn (Katie) Hope Ray and son Jacob Reed Ray; her parents Billy and Pam West of Sunnyvale Tx, her brother...
Eduardo De La Fuente
Dec 5, 2017
Eduardo De La Fuente, M.D.Born in Bolivia on December 24, 1931, Sachse resident Dr. Eduardo De La Fuente Guardia departed on December 5, 2017.In a career spanning forty years, Eduardo served as a physician in the Bolivian and United States armies, Bolivian and Brazilian communities; surgical assistant in Chicago; general practitioner and obstetrician in Iowa County, Wisconsin and Collin County,...
Petra Reyna
Dec 5, 2017
Petra Rios De ReynaPetra was born in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico on May 6, 1922 to Rumaldo Rios and Maria Rodriguez de Rios and was the eldest of 5 children. Petra married Jose Luis Reyna Sr. on August 3rd, 1940 who preceded her in death. They had 8 children. Jose Angel Reyna, Esperanza Garcia, Armandina Samaniego, Jose...
Mary Frances Cariker
Dec 5, 2017
Mary Frances Overall Cariker
Born July 16, 1929 in Sheridan, Arkansas to John W. Overall, Sr. and Frances "Fae" McElroy Overall. Went to be face-to-face with the Lord on December 5, 2017.
Mary loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and spent many hours in Bible Study and prayer for her family and friends. She was always ready to share...
Bradley Jacob Scoggins
Dec 5, 2017
Bradley Jacob Scoggins, 20, of Garland, Texas passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017. In his early years, he enjoyed playing a variety of sports to include soccer, basketball, and football. Bradley graduated with honors from Sachse High School in 2015. He will be remembered as a funny, smart, and good-hearted young man who loved to make others laugh with his...
Roy Don Butcher
Dec 4, 2017
Roy Don Butcher Jr was born November 15, 1980 in Waco Texas. In recent years he resided in Sachse Texas. Roy was full of life and was loved by all he came in contact with. He was an entrepreneur and love technology and music. Roy went to be with the Lord on Monday December 4th, 2017. He was preceded in...
Lorene J. Clouse
Dec 4, 2017
Lorene Eastel Johnson ClouseBorn September 25, 1932 in Fairview Community, Fannin County, Texas to John Dempsey Johnson and Myrtle Mae Beacham Johnson. Went to be with Jesus on December 4, 2017. Lorene's first love was her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She spent many hours in Bible Study and prayer for her family and friends. Lorene was always ready to...
Dennis Jean Vaden
Dec 3, 2017
Dennis Jean Vaden, 72, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Baylor Garland Hospital. His life was full of Joy, laughter, and music and he has now gone to be with our Lord in Heaven.
Dennis was born on January 21, 1945 in Arlington Virginia to Vernon Beverly Vaden and Ruth Rebecca Shrout Vaden. Dennis and his family moved...
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