Obituaries

Sep 14, 2016

Jo Anne Leadbetter Northcutt, age 78, passed away on Sept 14, 2016 in Garland Texas. She passed away peacefully in the company of her two devoted daughters, Kay and Dee. Jo Anne is preceded in death by husband, Gene and parents. Survivors include daughters Kay Northcutt and Dee Dawson (husband Ron); four grandchildren: Shawn Dawson ( wife Christy), Ashley Appelman...

Sep 12, 2016

Nina was born December 29, 1939 in Bunkie, LA to parents James Edward and Shirley Newman, and passed away September 12, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, James and Bill Newman andfour sisters, Louise Sanford, Elaine Tauzin, Nona King and Dora Wright.She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Pam Lee, Lisa & Wes Cary...

Sep 11, 2016

Joni Shaw, age 41, died on Sunday, September 11, 2016 in her home surrounded by love ones. She was born in Dallas, Tx to Penny and Tommy Bartlett. She graduated from North Mesquite High School in 1994 and afterwards attended cosmetology school. She met her husband in the summer of 1995 and they were married on October 12, 2002.

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Sep 9, 2016

Verline Livingston Jennings was born on February 24, 1941 to the late George and Pauline Livingston. Verline went to her heavenly home on September 9, 2016, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband Frank of 54 years, 3 children, Stephanie Fulsom, Nicole Jennings and Dexter Jennings, 10 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and a host of relatives....

Sep 8, 2016

Bill C. Breeding left this world to go home to the loving arms of Jesus on September 8, 2016. Bill was born in Moody, TX to Garnett M. Breeding, Sr. and Mildred Thompson, on November 22, 1940. He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard, rising to the rank of Quartermaster, 2nd class and Boatswains Mate, serving in both San Juan,...

Sep 7, 2016

Terry Evans, 63, of Garland, Texas passed away in Garland on September 7, 2016. Terry was born in Denison, Texas to William Henry and Nancy Carol (Johnson) Evans. He later married Joyce (Chandler), Terry was an Equipment Operator in the Construction Business. He is survived by his loving wife Joyce Evans, 2 sons; Joel Evans and Russell Evans, 1 daughter;...

Sep 6, 2016

Donnie Paul Justice, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, September 6th, 2016. He was born on June 5th, 1957 in McKinney, Texas to J C and Madie Justice of Blue Ridge, Texas. He was a longtime resident of Campbell, Texas, but recently went to visit Calhan, Colorado where he passed away.

He is survived by his wife, Misti Justice; three sisters,...

Sep 5, 2016

Douglas Degge was born July 27, 1924 on a farm near Edmondson, TX, the third child of Ephraim Earl and Ruby Mae Qualls Degge. Douglas passed away September 5, 2016 at 10pm CT in Allen, TX at the age of 92.

He was a graduate of Texas Tech University and also attended West Texas State University for his teaching certification. He...

Sep 4, 2016

Claribel Hastings, aged 85, of McKinney, Texas passed away September 4, 2016 in McKinney.

Claribel was born in Jones County, Iowa in 1931. She celebrated her birthday from March 26 to March 29 as soon as she discovered the discrepancy on her birth certificate. She was the daughter of the late Mary Esther Anderson and Carl Anderson. She attended East...

Sep 4, 2016

Lawrence Curtis Williams

November 17th, 1929 – September 4th, 2016

Lawrence was born November 17th, 1929 in Marshall, Texas. He was raised in Marshall and Jefferson, Texas and graduated at the age of 16 from Central High School (Jefferson, TX) in 1947. Lawrence Graduated from Jarvis Christian College (Jarvis, TX) in 1950 with a BS in Biology. He taught high school for...

Sep 4, 2016

Marion "Ray" Ware, age 75 of Garland, TX passed away September 4, 2016 in Dallas, TX. He was born Christmas day of 1940 to Marion and Vivian (Shute) Ware. Ray was an avid member of Friendship Baptist Church of Mesquite and enjoyed singing in the choir. He loved his church family immensely. Ray spent many a years working for the...

Sep 3, 2016

Nho Thi Vu, age 87 of Garland, TX, passed away September 3, 2016 at her home. She was born on December 31, 1928 in Vietnam. Nho married Tao Van Pham and was a homemaker. She was a member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help in Garland.

Nho is survived by her grandsons, Anh Pham and Kenneth Pham; granddaughter, Nga Pham; and...

Sep 2, 2016

Vivien Brooksby Madsen (“Viv”), age 95, of Garland Texas, passed away at 11:40 AM CST on Friday, September 2nd, 2016. Vivien was residing temporarily at San Remo Rehabilitation Center after breaking her leg two weeks earlier. Her passing came quickly, painlessly, and was an answer to her prayers.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 10th at 11:00...

Sep 2, 2016

James “Speedy” Mortimer Lair, age 75 of Rockwall, TX, passed away September 2, 2016 in Dallas, TX. He was born on May 16, 1941 in Honey Grove, TX to Archie Mortimer and Myrtle Mae (Wilburn) Lair. Speedy married Patsy Boyd on November 5, 1975 in Dallas, TX. He lived in Garland for 34 years before moving to Rockwall in 2010....

Sep 1, 2016

Bradley Jay Phillips passed away September 1, 2016, at his home in Rowlett, Texas. He was born on March 14, 1966, in Odessa, Texas to Gena Kaye Payne and Jimmy Eugene Phillips. Brad grew up moving from place to place. His favorite place was Guam where he lived from ages thirteen to sixteen. In high school, Brad was a member...

Aug 31, 2016

Barbara was born on January 8, 1921 and passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016.Barbara was a resident of Texas.

Aug 28, 2016

Jason Ross Lovel, age 36 of Carrollton, TX, passed away August 28, 2016. He was born on February 11, 1980 in Victoria, TX to Kevin Ross and Janice Kay (Haggerton) Lovel. Jason graduated Magna Cum Laude from Victoria High School in 1998. After high school, he attended Texas A&M University in College Station, and graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor’s...

Aug 26, 2016

Aug 26, 2016

Joe Sam Akin of Nevada was born February 26, 1928 and passed away August 26, 2016 in the arms of his loving wife and children. He fought a battle with lung disease and failed kidneys. He was a wonderful Husband, Father, and Papa. He loved his time with the family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren… Always excited to teach...

Aug 25, 2016

Cloma was born on December 6, 1945 and passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016.Cloma was a resident of Texas.