Obituaries
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...
Betty Ray OBryant
Apr 23, 2016
Betty Ray O'Bryant was born on August 12, 1943 in Stephenville, Texas. She grew up in The Corsicana State Orphans Home in Corsicana, Texas. Upon graduation from high school she moved to Ft. Worth to live with her sister and brother-in-law, Bee and Marlin Downey. There she met Jim and spent the next thirty years moving from place to place...
Julia Ann Shipp
Apr 20, 2016
Julia was born on November 9, 1931 and passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016.Julia was a resident of McKinney, Texas.
James Clovis Pullins
Apr 18, 2016
James Clovis Pullins, 62, of McKinney, met the arms of Jesus Monday, April 18, 2016. James was born on December 17, 1953, in Paris Texas. Owned and operated JC Auto in Duncanville for over 30 years.
Survivors include his father, George Pullins & wife, Mary of Paris, his daughter Stephanie Pullins of Prosper, two brothers, Billy Pullins & wife Deby of...
Judith Laverne McAdams
Apr 18, 2016
Deep sorrow filled our heartsite on the morning of April 18th, 2016 as Judith Laverne Terry McAdams took her last breath on Earth surrounded by family. She was a strong, loving, and compassionate woman who enjoyed all the simple things in life such as fishing, dancing, and spending time with family and friends.Judy, as she liked to be called, was...
Randy Nichols
Apr 14, 2016
Randy Nichols, age 64 of Lavon, TX, passed away April 14, 2016 in Dallas, TX surrounded by his family. He was born on May 1, 1951 in Big Springs, TX to Aubrey Morris and Ima Dell (Swann) Nichols.
Randy is survived by his son, Jeremy Nichols and wife, Sarah; daughter, Kelly Nichols; grandchildren, Chris and Elizabeth; sister, Gayle Cole and husband,...
Tina Eleanor Biggs
Apr 8, 2016
Tina Eleanor Biggs, of Farmersville, born September 3, 1952, Crockett, Texas. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Orlie V. and Eleanor Proctor Biggs; favorite aunt Jane Dennis; biological family, parents Jesse "Gus" and Ora Lee Carson; brothers Lloyd Selman, James, Jesse, and David Carson.She is survived by her niece, Michaelle Ray and Husband Jeff; nephews Brian Biggs and...
Johnny Colt Hague
Apr 8, 2016
Lullabies- Author UnknownDad please don't look so sad,Mom please don't cry.I am in the arms of Jesusand He sings me lullabies.Please do not try to question God,don't think He is unkind.Don't think He sent me to you and thatHe changed His mind.You see, I am specialand I'm needed up above.I'm the special child you gave Him,the product of your love.I'll...
Ronald Lynn Floyd
Apr 7, 2016
Ronald Lynn Floyd, 64, of Dallas, died on April 7, 2016, after a two-year battle with brain cancer. Born in Houston, he grew up in Dallas, and after graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1969, attended Austin College in Sherman, Texas where he received his B.A. in Government and French and M.A. in Secondary Education. In addition, Ron received...
John Sutter
Apr 7, 2016
John Sutter was born on March 7, 1953 in Bath Pennsylvania to John George and Betty Sutter. He peacefully passed away at his home on April 7, 2016. He was a resident of Wylie Texas and was employed by The City of Wylie Recreation Department where he was loved by both employees and guests. John is preceded in death by...
Caitlin Nicole Smith
Apr 5, 2016
Caitlin Nicole McClurg Smith (27), passed away on April 5, 2016 at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Born in New London, CT, she was the daughter of Maria Valdes McClurg and the late Michael McClurg. A graduate of Dallas Academy in 2007 and LeCordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in 2010, where she met and married the love of her...
Dorothy Meyer
Apr 4, 2016
Our family is deeply saddened to inform you that our Grammy, Dorothy Meyer, passed away Monday night, April 4, 2016, at the age of 72. Grammy passed away unexpectedly at Baylor Health Care Center in Dallas, Texas due to heart failure.Grammy is survived by her three children, Norma Meyer Worthington, Sherry Meyer Schwirtlich, and Gordon William (Bill) Meyer. She also...
Peter Nigel Hacking
Mar 31, 2016
Peter Nigel Hacking, 36, of Lavon, Texas passed away in Lavon on March 31, 2016. He was born on October 20, 1979 in Crewe, England to Barrie and Jean (Worsley) Hacking. He was a Volunteer Fire Fighter for the Nevada Volunteer Fire Department and was employed by the Dallas Morning News. He is survived by his Wife Courtney Hacking, Parents,...
Grayson George Hacking
Mar 31, 2016
Grayson George Hacking, 21 months, of Lavon, Texas passed away on March 31, 2016 in Lavon. Grayson was born on June 20, 2014 in Rockwall, Texas to Peter Nigel and Courtney (Reneau) Hacking. He is survived by his Mother, Grandparents, 5 Brothers; Tyler Bryant, Dylan Bryant, Bobby Bryant, Jack Bryant and Aidan Hacking. 3 Sisters; Brooke Swartz, Skyllar Swartz and...
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