Obituaries

Samir Majeed Kawar

Samir Majeed Kawar

Aug 19, 2016

Samir Majeed Kawar, age 71, went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2016.

Samir was born in Nazareth, Palestine to Salma and Majeed Kawar on September 24, 1944.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Freida, son Ehab and wife Lisa, daughter Reema, and son David Kawar, grandchildren Hayley, Eric, Hannah, Sabrina and Samira.

He is...

Johnny Leo Hassell

Johnny Leo Hassell

Aug 17, 2016

Johnny was born on July 7, 1955 and passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016.Johnny was a resident of Texas.

Jesus Dagoberto Aldape

Jesus Dagoberto Aldape

Aug 16, 2016

Jesus Dagoberto Aldape, the son of Alma Perez and Jose Aldape, and siblings to Yuuliana, Erika, Jose, Guillermo, Diego and Freddy, was well known in the Frisco area. He was truly loved by everyone and touched everyone’s lives with his contagious smile. Everyone that knew him would agree that he was full of life, laughter, and passion – especially his...

Andres Martinez-Castillo

Andres Martinez-Castillo

Aug 15, 2016

En Las Playas de Guahajuato Pascual Martinez y Andrea Castillo fueron padres, el 22 de Novembre de el año 1954, de Andres Martinez. Los años pasaron y Andres encontro a una mujer amorosa, llamada Anita Perez. Ellos se casaron y fueron padres de nueve hijos, Mario, Juan Antonio, Martha Reina, Juan Ramon, Maria Berta, Maria Eusebia, Jose Hector, Victor Manuel,...

Lisa Carol Kennedy

Lisa Carol Kennedy

Aug 14, 2016

Lisa Carol Kennedy, age 45 of Wylie, TX passed away on August 14, 2016 in Taos, NM. She was born August 29, 1970 in Dallas, TX to H. Roger and Martha Lou (Mayes) Hughes. Lisa married Matthew Kennedy on July 28, 1990 in DeSoto, TX at the First United Methodist Church. Nine months later, she gave birth to her first...

Josefina Gonzalez

Josefina Gonzalez

Aug 10, 2016

Josefina González, age 94, passed away on August 10, 2016 at Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, TX. Josefina was born March 19, 1922, in Monterrey, México, the daughter of Cleotilde and Jacinto González.

Josefina was a kind, caring soul who made the most of every minute she was among us. From ballroom dancing, to travels that led her to Spain,...

Carlos Alberto Ramos

Carlos Alberto Ramos

Aug 9, 2016

Carlos Alberto Ramos, 61, of Wylie, Texas passed away on August 9, 2016 in Plano, Texas. Carlos was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 24, 1955 to Alberto and Dinorah (Gonzalez) Ramos. He was a Commercial / Residential Painter and is survived by 3 sons; Carlos J. Ramos, Juan A. Ramos and Lino J. Ramos. he will always be...

Jack McClain

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...