Obituaries
Jack McClain
Aug 8, 2016
Jack McClain, 101, of Sachse, TX, passed away Monday August 8, 2016 at his residence. Jack was born in Lampasas Co. on January 11, 1915 to Major Leslie and Amy Lou (Pierson) McClain. His grandparents, Thomas J. and Sarah (Compton) McClain, were among the earliest pioneer settlers in the Pleasant Valley area. Sarah was only 9 years old when she...
George M. Decell
Aug 5, 2016
George M. Decell, III, Colonel US Air Force (Retired) passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016 at the age of 85 surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Christina Ellen Decell and his children Cynthia L. Novella (Robert), Craig S. Decell (Marion), Damian L. Decell (Daniela), Renee E....
Charles Virgle Wideman
Aug 3, 2016
Charles Virgile Wideman, age 74 of Garland, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Charles was born in Ashur, Arkansas to Ordith and Lucy Wideman on June 3, 1942.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia; daughter Kimberly Kaes and husband Michael of El Reno, Oklahoma; son Michael Wideman and wife Jill of Garland,...
Scott Charles Anthony Dempsey
Aug 2, 2016
Scott (Scotty) C. Dempsey, 57 of Dallas, Texas, passed away after a long struggle with cancer, he was surrounded by family.
Born May 4, 1959 in The Bronx, NY to his mother; Margaret (Peggy) Phalen-Tornatore and preceded in death by his father Lester (Les) Dempsey.
He is survived by his love and soulmate Lori Mariani, brother; Brett Dempsey, sister; Christy...
Danny Michael Mowery
Aug 2, 2016
Danny Michael Mowery born on October 29, 1958 in Bad Nauheim, Germany to Marie and George Mowery. Danny proudly served his country in the Army, from July 1977 until November 1983. He passed from this life into eternity on August 2, 2016 in Mesquite, Texas.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Mowery, his children Hayley, Michelle and Lewis. His...
John Scott Tucker
Aug 2, 2016
John Scott Tucker was born January 25, 1957 in Memphis, Texas to Johnny Hall Tucker and Sharlene Hurt Tucker. He was raised in Plano, Texas by his grandparents, Cassandra and Harley Hurt along with his Mother. Ever the gentleman, Scott was greatly influenced and taught many life lessons by Harley Hurt.After graduating from Plano Senior High in 1976, Scott went...
Charles Joseph Hemphill
Aug 1, 2016
Charles Joseph Hemphill
3-10-47 to 8-1-2016
Funeral Services: Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral Home
Viewing: Friday, August 5, 2016, 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral: Saturday, August 6, 2016, 10 a.m.
Interment immediately following at:
Lakeview Cemetery, 2343 Lake Road, Lavon, TX 75166
Born in 1947, Charles Hemphill grew up in Southern California’s iconic, “golden era.” A military brat, young Charles developed passions for military history,...
Theon Ford
Jul 31, 2016
Theon “Ed” Ford, age 75 of Wylie, TX, passed away July 31, 2016 in Dallas, TX. He was born on November 13, 1940 in Covington, GA to Thurman Theodore and Gladys Melvina (Darby) Ford. Ed served in the U.S. Coast Guard, was a master mechanic and a member of Lavon Drive Baptist Church in Garland.
A visitation will be held from...
Greg John Becker
Jul 30, 2016
Greg was born in Madison, Wisconsin on August 21, 1964 to Butch and Dorothy Becker. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Science degree.
He was a Claims Manager for Liberty Mutual for 20+ years. He was extremely active and enjoyed mountain biking, coaching softball, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his...
Cynthia Elizabeth Bailey
Jul 29, 2016
Cynthia is survived by her husband, Greg Bailey of Rockwall, TX; children, Misty Dawn Ford, Jennifer and Chad Brown of San Marcos, TX, Ashley and Tim Bowser of Rockwall, TX; grandchildren Zoe, Kya, Shina, Kole, Lindsey, Aston, Donovan, Kaitlynn, Lindsy, Trinity, Brenden, and Chloe. Brother in law and sister in law Hugh and Julie Bailey also Tim Bailey. She also...
Dustin Michael Bennett
Jul 28, 2016
Dustin Bennett, age 36 of Garland, TX, passed away July 28, 2016 in Garland, TX. He was born April 8, 1980, in San Benito, TX to Laura Nichols and William Bennett.
Dustin is survived by his mother, Laura Nichols and husband, Steve; step-father, Lonnie York and wife Joyce; brother, Dr. William Bennett and wife, Dr. Melissa Bennett; step-sister, Lyndee York...
Madeleine LaVelle Kellam
Jul 26, 2016
Madeleine “Lynne” Kellam (Bovard) passed away peacefully at her home in McKinney, Texas on Tuesday, July 26th, 2016 at the age of 75.
Lynne is survived by her husband, William “Sarge” Kellam of McKinney Texas, daughter Kathy Bankes and husband Doug of Allen, Texas as well as grandchildren Abbey Bankes, Aaron Bankes, Andy Bankes, Annagrace Bankes, and Janie Spiteri. She...
Lincoln Ray Davis
Jul 24, 2016
Lincoln Ray Davis, 52, of Dallas, Texas, passed away suddenly July 24th, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife Mary, step daughter Ciara, mother and step father Bonnie and Jim, brothers Darrel, Troy and Curtis, sister DeeAnn, nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces and many other family and friends. He is predeceased by his father Robert Ewing Davis.
Lincoln was...
Jerry Whatley
Jul 24, 2016
Jerry was born on August 22, 1949 and passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016.Jerry was a resident of Texas.
Ermadine Scott
Jul 24, 2016
Ermadine "Erma" Scott, 89; passed away July 24, 2016 at her home in McKinney with her loving family at her side. She was born on May 10, 1927 in Post Oak, Henderson County, Texas. Erma was the daughter of Effie Mae (Womack) Thomas and Lawrence Thomas.She attended Post Oak School. She married Troy Lewis Haynes and they had five children...
Charles L. Bradshaw
Jul 18, 2016
Charles LaVern Bradshaw, age 72 of Dallas, TX, passed away July 18, 2016.
Charles was a sports enthusiast, especially for the teams at the University of Oklahoma, his alma mater. Among his favorites were the O.U. Sooners football team, the O.U. Womens basketball team and the Dallas Stars ice hockey team. As well as staying very up to date on...
William Bruce Hash
Jul 18, 2016
William Bruce Hash of Dallas, Tx. 1951-2016 Born 5-21-1951 Died 7-18-2016 Monday.
Bruce was born on May 21, 1951 at McMinnville Hospital in Warren County Tennessee and the Lord called him home on July 18, 2016. He passed away peacefully after a long battle with a terminal illness. He is survived by his son, Bruce Dewayne Hash of Tyler, Tx....
Ernest Murray
Jul 18, 2016
Ernest Murray, age 75, passed away on July 18, 2016 in Rockwall Texas. Ernest was born in Reidsville Georgia on April 27, 1941 to George Dewey and Lonie Bell Murray. After graduating from high school Ernest enlisted in the Army. In 1962 he married the love of his life, Elsie Odom and they started a family. His military service took...
Coraliss Charles Carver
Jul 18, 2016
Coraliss (Toby) Carver, 96, passed away July 18 in Dallas, TX.
Born in Canton, Illinois, to Charles W. and Nellie E.(Roberts) Carver, he married Dorothy M. Vaughn on July 19, 1942, in Palmyra, Missouri. They were married for 74 years and Dorothy survives.
Also, surviving is their only child Richard Carver (Janet) of Richardson, TX; three grandchildren, Jason M....
Rosita B. Garza
Jul 18, 2016
Rosita B. Garza, age 69 of Wylie, TX, passed away July 18, 2016 at her home. She was born on December 1, 1946 in Alice, TX to Jose Barrientez and Margarita De La Cerda. Rosita was married to Fernando Martinez in 1983 in Premont, TX. She spent her life as homemaker taking care of her family and was a member...
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