Obituaries

Dec 25, 2023

Bobby Glen Redd was born on July 18, 1939 and left us on December 25, 2023.

Bobby was born and raised in Garland, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his father, Speedy Redd and his mother Ida Redd.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Debbie Redd; his step-children, Jeremy Johnson and wife Kristie, Chris...

Dec 25, 2023

Thomas Dwayne “Shorty” Vardeman passed away at his home on December 25, 2023, at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife of more than 62 years, Karen (Slaten) Vardeman.

Shorty was born in Portales, NM on August 25, 1941, to Clyde Blount and Anna Fred (Ragland) Vardeman. Shorty met Karen in high school in Portales, married in...

Dec 24, 2023

 

Michael Money, age 17, of Josephine, Texas unexpectedly left us for heaven on December 24, 2023.  Michael was a beloved grandson, son, brother, nephew and friend to many.

Michael also loved the outdoors, fishing, playing Xbox and his dog Phoenix, among many other things.

Even at such a young age, Michael was always known for having such a kind...

Dec 23, 2023

Frank grew up outside of Fabens, Texas on a family farm growing cotton. His most frequent stories he liked to tell were about his older brother being in Burma during WW2. They went over a year not hearing from him, until one day he was walking down the dirt road to the house, and it was the happiest day of...

Dec 20, 2023

 

David Emerson Boland, age 58, passed peacefully away at home on December 20th, 2023. Son of Patsy and John Boland, one of 4 children, he was a lifelong resident of Grand Prairie. David was a longtime employee of Siemens Manufacturing. His greatest joy was the time he spent with his family and friends, and he was a loving and...

Dec 20, 2023

 

Angela Willene Wisdom, 93 of Richardson, TX formerly of Portland, OR died December 20, 2023 at her home with her son Steve and daughter in law Donna at her side.

 

Angela was born November 4th, 1930 in Richey, Montana to Edward and Emma White.  In 1948 she married A.V. Wisdom who preceded her in death on Sept. 11,...

Dec 19, 2023

 

William (Bill) Paul Nowlin passed away of sudden cardiac arrest on December 19, 2023, surrounded by his family.  Bill was born on June 28, 1944 in Taylor, Texas to his mother, Elva Jeane Landrum Nowlin and father, Daniel Nowlin.

Bill grew up in several towns in south central Texas and graduated from San Antonio Thomas Edison HS in 1962,...

Dec 19, 2023

 

Sharon Kaye Victor was called back to our Father December 19th, unexpectedly and without warning after suffering a stroke. She was blessed to have first responders, nurses, and doctors care for her immediately in her time of need. In true Nana fashion, she commanded a spirit of love and fellowship as those that loved her most were by her...

Dec 19, 2023

BreAnna Dawn Cox, 27, peacefully passed away on December 19, 2023, surrounded by her parents, Billie and Don Cox, her brother Chazzerick Cox, her grandmother, Glenna McGee, and Uncle, J.D McGee, in Nevada, Texas. She was born on July 11, 1996, in Plano, Texas, to her devoted parents, Don Allen Cox and Billie Joe Cox. BreAnna was a beloved sister...

Dec 18, 2023

 

Jay (Tony) Coulter Covert was born on February 20th, 1946, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to parents Albert Coulter Covert and Muriel Gail Hamilton.  He passed away on December 18th, 2023.  Tony lived in many states, including North Carolina, California, Florida, and Texas. 

He was an avid fisherman, hunter, mechanic, and race car driver.  He is preceded in death by...

Dec 17, 2023

Lucille Faye (Gehman) Myer, 86, of Sherman, Texas went to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

 

            Lucy was born on March 22, 1937 in New Holland, Pennsylvania to Harry and Mildred (Brendle) Gehman. Lucy graduated from New Holland High School in 1955. After high school, she married the love...

Dec 17, 2023

 

David Lamar Bigby passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the age of 74 He was born on September 11, 1949, in Kosciusko, Mississippi.  He is the son of Francis Lorine Townsend and Willie Frank Bigby. He was one of 6 children and was raised in Greenville, Mississippi.

He married Rebecca Victoria “Vicky” Bigby, whom he met at...

Dec 17, 2023

Mabel Christine Smith Tittle was born on December 2, 1925 in Abilene, Texas to Dewey and Beulah Smith. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 17, 2023 in Rowlett, Texas. Christine was raised in a loving family by parents that she respected and honored with all her heart all the days of her life. She was the 5th...

Dec 16, 2023

Gifford James was a WWII veteran who experienced a century full of life, fun, and memories. He was born on August 8, 1923 and left this world on December 16, 2023. He survived the deaths of his sister Holly and his son Gifford Jr. He is survived by his 1st wife Doris, his children Suzanne and Jonathan, his grandchildren Holly,...

Dec 16, 2023

Dick Sharman died December 16, 2023. He is united with his Lord Jesus, his wife of over 66 years, oldest daughter and oldest grandson in heaven.

He is survived by children Dick Jr. , Sandra and adopted daughter Pame, 6 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.

He loved the Lord, his wife, family and work in that order. He...

Dec 12, 2023

 

Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Lisa Mae Saunders, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, four days before her 62nd birthday.

 

Born on December 16, 1961, in San Diego, California, Lisa was the youngest of six children born to Vera and Luman Saunders.  Her father proudly served in the military, and was...

Dec 12, 2023

 

Chares Edward Vessel passed away peacefully December 12. He was born in Weatherford, Texas to Captain L. Edward Vessel and Elizabeth Moody on November 25, 1947.  Captain Vessel was killed in a tragic Air Force plane crash when Charles was 2 years old. Charles and his mother then moved to Big Spring, Texas to live with his grandparents.  Five...

Dec 12, 2023

Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Floyd Krnavek, age 60, was born July 19, 1963, in Hobbs, New Mexico, to John Richard Floyd and Bettie Lucille Howard.   She entered her eternal rest peacefully on December 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after a long, heroic battle with ovarian cancer. 

She was preceded in death by her father,  John Richard Floyd;  her beloved...

Dec 10, 2023

Dec 8, 2023

Carol Ann Badeaux Simmons, 82, of McKinney, Texas passed away Friday, December 8, 2023.  Carol was born December 23, 1940 in Port Arthur, Texas.  She was the adopted only child of Francis and Agatha Badeaux.  Carol attended Catholic school where she met her future spouse in second grade at St. Mary's Elementary.  She married John Howard Simmons on October 15,...