Obituaries
Ricky Dewayne Martin
Oct 8, 2016
Ricky Dwayne Martin, Jr., age 47, passed away October 8 in Wylie after a lengthy illness. He was born January 3, 1969 in Abilene.Martin is survived by his wife, Dawn Howard Martin; son Tate; daughter Mackenzie; newborn granddaughter, Ryleigh Duke; parents, Rick Martin and Lavonne Mills Elam; brothers Buck Martin (Stephanie), Shayne Sneed, and Dusty Martin (Whitney); and a sister,...
Patsy Ruth Gaida
Oct 8, 2016
Patsy Ruth Gaida neé Price was born on November 7, 1931 to parents John Perry Price and Vonie Mae Dunn. Patsy had three sisters – Johnnie, Louise, and Mary of whom she always spoke fondly.
Patsy lived a full life to the age of 84 years when she departed this world on October 8, 2016. Throughout her life, Patsy...
Tom Carlos Williams
Oct 8, 2016
Tom C. Williams of Garland was born in Bonifay Florida June 2, 1932 and went home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2016 at his home in Garland. He is survived by his new bride of 11 months Bettye Williams; his three sons and their wives; Brent and Susan Williams of Rowlett, Scott and Tonja Williams of Forney,...
Juan Adolfo De La Cruz
Oct 7, 2016
Juan Adolfo De La Cruz, 95, returned Home to God on October 7, 2016 in his home in Dallas, TX. His passing is deeply felt by his family, friends, former colleagues, and countless students.
Juan was born on September 9, 1921 in Rio Grande City, TX to Juan and Adela De La Cruz. He grew up in Donna, TX...
Maner Dallas Jones
Oct 7, 2016
Maner was born on October 11, 1944 and passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016.Maner was a resident of Texas.
Helen Margaret Wheeler
Oct 6, 2016
Helen Margaret Wheeler, age 91 of Wimberley, TX, passed away October 6, 2016 in Wimberley. She was born on August 18, 1925 in Hamilton, TX to John and Amy Lambert. Helen married E.S. Wheeler and spent her life as a homemaker caring for her family.Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 14, 2016 at Sachse Cemetery.
Ethel Myers
Oct 5, 2016
Ethel” Jane” Myers peacefully passed away October 5, 2016 at her home in Garland, Texas surrounded by her family. She fought a tough battle with C.O.P.D. for ten years and never complained. She was such a strong person. She was born December 14, 1939 in Crescent, Wisconsin to Walter and Bertha Pence. She was from a very large loving family...
Bertie Mae Beam
Oct 5, 2016
Bertie Mae Beam, age 59, after a long battle with cancer she passed into arms of Jesus on a October 5, 2016. Bertie was born on July 19, 1957 to Alton Ray and Ozella Kempf. She worked for WhataBurger for over 15 years. She married the love of her life and her soul mate, Gerald Lynn Beam Sr in April...
Nina Mae McSwain
Oct 2, 2016
Nina Mae McSwain , age 85, of Mesquite Texas passed away on October 2, 2016 in Watauga Texas after a lengthy illness from a stroke. She was born on August 31,1931 in Lamesa Texas to Joyce (Howard) Blevins and L.H. Blevins. Nina is a Texas native. She lived many years in Goree Texas, where she was married to Millard McSwain...
Dana Marie Vizneau
Oct 1, 2016
Dana Vizneau of McKinney, Texas passed away October 1, 2016 in McKinney.Dana is survived by her husband, Mark Sweet; Son, Sacha Vizneau (fiance Chelsea Dolan); Daughter, Zoe Vizneau-Sweet; Mother, Lyn Earnhardt; Sister, Anita Phillips; and also 15 nieces and nephews.
Josephine Huggins Ricketts
Sep 30, 2016
Jo Ricketts, age 95, died September 30th, 2016 in McKinney, Texas. Born Josephine Huggins in New York City 7/10/1921, she was a resident in Houston for 27 years and of April Sound, Montgomery, Texas for 36 years. Preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Raymond Ricketts, her father and mother Henry and Anna Claire Huggins and her only...
Franklin Drew Umholtz
Sep 29, 2016
Franklin Drew Umholtz, age 30 of Wylie, TX, passed away September 29, 2016 in Plano, TX. He was born on July 18, 1986 in Dallas, TX to Roger and Kathleen (Hellemann) Umholtz. Franklin was a soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve, Unit 223 Transportation Company out of Grand Prairie, TX, as well as a member of the Honor Guard, and...
Mathew Melakuttu Mathew
Sep 29, 2016
REV. MATHEW MELAKUTTU MATHEW
(Written under the direct guidance from Achen himself)
Mathew Mathew Achen, our beloved Pappa, was born to Mrs. Saramma Mathew and Mr. Mathew Varghese on November 17, 1934 in Mallappally, India. Pappa did his primary education at I.K.M. School Mallappally. During his 4th grade Sunday school class, Pappa accepted Jesus Christ as his LORD and SAVIOR. Same...
William H. Morrow
Sep 29, 2016
William H. “Will” Morrow, age 79 of Lavon, TX, passed away September 29, 2016 in Rowlett, TX. He was born on September 9, 1937 in Culleoka, TX to James Martin and Lois Beatrice (Gracy) Morrow. He married Norma Norris on December 22, 1960 at the First Baptist Church in Kaufman, TX, and they lived in the Lavon area for 50...
Catalina Yanez Ybarra
Sep 28, 2016
Catalina “Cathey” Yanez Ybarra, age 75 of Sachse, TX, passed away on September 28, 2016 in Garland, TX. She was born on February 13, 1941 in Rosebud, TX to Margarito and Virginia (Castilleja) Yanez. Cathey worked for many years as a housekeeper for several places, including Motel 6, Wylie I.S.D. and other various businesses. She was a member of the...
Ethan Jude Gingrich
Sep 26, 2016
Ethan Jude Gingrich passed away September 26, 2016 in Plano, TX. He was born on September 26, 2016 to Bryan Jallo and Carrie Gingrich. Ethan is survived by his parents, Bryan Jallo and Carrie Gingrich; brother, Braeden Jallo; sister, Keirsten Jallo; grandparents, Terry Jallo and wife, Freida and Gloria Bryant-Jasper and husband, Mike, and Joyce Gingrich.A memorial service will be...
Virginia Alice Baugh
Sep 25, 2016
Virginia Alice Baugh, age 81 of Garland, TX, passed away on September 25, 2016 in Garland. She was born on November 8, 1934 in Wayne, OK to Harvey Ross and Tennie (Baugh) McFarland. Virginia worked as a seamstress for Reflections of Dallas in Garland for many years, was a member of the Wylie Assembly of God, and she loved cooking...
Larry Cornell
Sep 24, 2016
Larry Cornell, age 62 of McKinney, Tx passed away September 24, 2016. He was born July 16, 1954 to Arthur and Alrie (Riddle) Cornell. Until about four years ago, Larry was a lifelong resident of Lawton, Ok where he worked as a mechanic for the sherrif's department until retirement. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and...
Ellis Earl Billingslea
Sep 22, 2016
Ellis Billingslea, 66, of Wylie, TX passed away September 22, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Goldie; son and wife, Matthew and Kendra Billingslea of Mulvane, KS; their three children, Trenton, Macey and Colby; daughter, Jennifer Billingslea of Richardson, TX; sister, Gwen DuVal of Garland, TX; step-mother, Margaret Billingslea of Winfield, KS; step-sister Carole (Kenny) Day...
Ottilie Agathe Bee
Sep 20, 2016
Ottillie Agathe "Tilly" Bee, age 95 of Sachse, TX, passed away September 20, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimers at Pleasant Valley Nursing Home in Garland, TX. She was born on June 11, 1921 in Pirmasens, Germany to Joseph and Agathe (Klear) Fischer. Tilly is survived by her daughter, Karin Williams and husband, Ron; sons, Horest Bee and Dennis...
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