Obituaries
James William Morris
May 17, 2016
Rev. James William Morris, age 86 of Sachse, TX, passed away May 17, 2016 in Dallas, TX. He was born on November 19, 1929 in Sellman City, TX to William and Minnie (Seelbach) Morris. James married Wanda Morris and served in the Air Force. He was a member of the Faith Fellowship Church in Lucas, TX.
James was ordained by the...
Jose Elias Lopez
May 17, 2016
Jose Elias Lopez, 60, of Lancaster, TX. passed away in Dallas, TX. on May 17, 2016. He was born to Elias and Dominga (Murillo) Lopez in Laredo, TX. on January 28, 1956. Mr. Lopez was a Printer and a Catholic. He is survived by his mother; Dominga Lopez, 1 son; Jose Elias Lopez Jr. and (Erika) and granddaughter; Zoe Marie...
Marlin Ray Downey
May 17, 2016
A loving, Christian, “old school” father, “Da”, “Honey” and “Unc”, Marlin Ray Downey lived his humble life building a family legacy that will last a lifetime for generations to come. Marlin touched many lives with his quiet, witty and unassuming nature, all the while courageously battling a weakened heart. His heart may have been weak physically, yet ironically, it was...
Jeffery Leonard Rea
May 15, 2016
Jeffery Leonard Rea was born on July 2, 1952 in Tuscumbia Missouri to George Leonard Rea and Helen Louise McNeely Rea and passed from this life on May 15, 2016, at 5:15 p.m., after an 11 month battle with cancer. Those left to mourn his passing are his wife Donna Cavaretta Rea, his daughters and son in laws, Lori Rea...
David Alan Riner
May 14, 2016
David Alan Riner, age 37 of Wylie, TX, passed away May 14, 2016 in Richardson, TX. He was born on April 1, 1979 in Dallas, TX to LeRoy Alexander and Rebecca Jane (Ledbetter) Riner. David was a lifetime resident of Wylie and graduated from Wylie High School in 1998. He married Charla Savannah King and worked as a water operator...
Howard Joseph Bernard
May 13, 2016
Howard Joseph Bernard was born on December 19, 1924 to Marie “Ben” Valsin Bernard and Aimee Meynard Bernard in Patterson, Louisiana and passed away May 13, 2016 in Garland, Texas. Recently of Garland, Texas he was formerly of Kingsland, Texas where he lived for over 20 years. Mr. Bernard was married to Patricia Ann Brockhaus on November 8, 1952 in...
Lorraine Schmidt Govert
May 6, 2016
Lorraine Schmidt Govert, age 88, passed May 6, 2016 in McKinney, TX. She was born February 19, 1928 in Hammond, IN, grew up in Highland, IN, raised eight children in Griffith, IN, and moved toTexas in 1989. In Indiana, she was a member of St. Mary's Church, the Phi Epsilon Kappa Sorority, Inland's bowling and golf league. After retirement from...
Carl Daniel McKeever
May 6, 2016
Carl Daniel McKeever, age 91 of Sachse, TX, passed away May 6, 2016 in Dallas, TX. He was born on January 20, 1925 in Pineville, LA to Daniel and Mary Eola (Brown) McKeever. Carl served in the U.S. Army and after his service, he married Velma Ann Brummett on December 28, 1950 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Roosevelt,...
Sandra Gayle Phillips
May 6, 2016
Sandywas born on February 24, 1949 in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to father Charles E. Gray and loving mother Jetta Downey Gray. She grew up in a large, loving family with four brothers, Charles Gray and wife Jody of Ardmore Oklahoma, Ray Gray of Wylie, Mike Gray and wife Brenda of Wylie, and Donald Gray and wife Cindy of Sachse.
At least...
Donald Sadler
May 5, 2016
Donald Sadler, affectionately known as Duck, was born November 9, 1935 to parents William (Bill) and Bertha McAdams Sadler. He passed away Thursday, May 5 surrounded by his loving family. As we sorrowfully released him he was joyfully welcomed into God’s loving embrace.
Donald owned several successful businesses in the McKinney area including Sadler Auto Salvage, Sadler Towing and Wrecker Service...
Kenneth Dale Brown
May 5, 2016
Kenneth Dale "Ken" Brown was born in Tulia, Texas to Buster and Marie Brown. Ken is survived by two daughters Kandi Brown Hunt and husband John of Van Alstyne, Texas and Katie Brown McDaniel and husband Chase of Whitewright and son, Caden Brown of Trenton; Ken had two brothers Randy Brown & wife Donna of Trenton, Wayne Brown & wife...
Debora Jean Bishop
May 3, 2016
Debora Jean (Kerr) Bishop, 59, of Sachse, TX. passed away at her residence on May 3, 2016. She was born on January 29, 1957 in Dallas , TX. to Aubrey Ray and Mary (Tresp) Kerr. She worked in the Food Service for the G.I.S.D. and was a Baptist. She Married Charles W. Bishop on November 9, 1989 in Garland, TX....
Barbara Ann Foster
May 3, 2016
Barbara Ann (Garner) Foster
Barbara Garner Foster, age 79, of Princeton, passed away on May 3, 2016 in McKinney, Texas.
Barbara was born in Perkinston, Mississippi to William (Bud) and Erma Garner on May 20, 1936. She graduated from Gulfport High School in 1954 and worked for Southern Bell Telephone Company until she married Franklin Foster in 1969. After moving...
Amalia Garcia
May 1, 2016
Amalia Garcia, age 91, of Princeton, TX, passed away May 1, 2016. Amalia was born December 7, 1924 in Sinton, TX to Tirso Moreno and Canuta Figueroa. Amalia married Jesus Garcia on October 14, 1951 in Sinton, TX. She was a happy go lucky gal, who helped all her family and friends in good times and worst of times. She...
Dorcas Lazelle Herron
Apr 30, 2016
Dorcas "Lazelle" Hood Herron, born March 1, 1923, passed away April 30, 2016 in Mesquite, Texas.Dorcas was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, two brothers, and her husband Clifford.She is survived by two sons and their wives, five grandsons, and five great-grandchildren.The family wants to thank Christian Care and the attention given to Lazelle.
Colleen Frances King
Apr 29, 2016
Colleen (Coco) Frances King, 56, passed away in her sleep on April 29, 2016 at home in Garland, in Dallas County, Texas. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Moran, WY. Donations in her name may be made to The American Brain Tumor Association (abta.org; 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Ste 550 Chicago, IL 60631).
Coco was...
John Andrew Murphy
Apr 28, 2016
John Andrew Murphy, 69, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away April 28, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sarah E. and W.B. Murphy of Anna, brothers Pat Murphy of Blue Ridge and Joe Murphy of Anna.
He is survived by wife and stepson Judy and Jeremiah Woolard of Gainesville, sons; Dennis Murphy of Leonard, John W. (Bill) Murphy of McKinney,...
Richard Paul Wheeler
Apr 28, 2016
In Loving Memory
Richard Wheeler
October 26, 1958 - April 28, 2016
Richard “Rick” Wheeler went on to his heavenly home on April 28, 2016 in Princeton, TX at the age of 57. His devotion to God and his loving family gave him peace in his last days.
Rick was born on October 26, 1958 in Tulsa, OK to Kay and Paul Wheeler. He...
Floyd Ray Smith
Apr 26, 2016
Floyd Ray Smith, born October 13, 1938, passed away April 26, 2016 in Garland, Texas.Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel Mae and Samuel Smith, wife Wanda, sister Linda Simpson, half-sister Elsie Nugent, and brother Tommy Smith.Floyd's survivors are as follows:Daughter-Sheila ColeDaughter-Penny WilsonDaughter- Leigh Ann SmithGrandchildrenTerry Cole Jr.Tiffany LucioWanda WilsonJustin WilsonCourtney SmithGreat GrandchildrenJune LucioArles LucioAndrew LucioChristina LucioKimber ChandlerSister-Ina...
Albert Eugene Gooch
Apr 23, 2016
Albert Eugene Gooch, age 82, of Garland, Texas passed away on April 23, 2016. He was born in Madison, Wisconsin on August 25, 1933. Albert is survived by his loving wife, Barbara, two sons Allen and his wife Linda and Michael and his wife Debbie, five grandsons, and numerous great-grandchildren.Albert graduated from Central High in 1951 and attended the University...
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