Obituaries
Johnny Charles Gentry
Oct 31, 2023
Johnny was born in Cookeville, Texas, he was 1 of 17 children and the 2nd oldest son. He grew up in East Texas and moved to Irving at 16 to live with older sisters, Gay and Dorothy.
He met his wife of 49 ½ years, Jackie, while working as a mechanic and she as an executive secretary at Jim Allee...
Brenda Sue Richardson
Oct 29, 2023
Brenda Sue Richardson passed away October 29, 2023. Brenda was married to Rev. Norton W. Richardson. She was the love of his life for 64 years. She was the mother to Teresa Lynn Richardson and David W. Richardson and Grandmother to Zachary Richardson and Jacob Richardson. She was the Center of her family's world.
When I must leave...
Arvid H. Perez
Oct 26, 2023
Arvid H. Perez, 88, of McKinney, Texas, died on October 26, 2023. He was born in Los Angeles, California on October 8, 1935, to Henry Joseph and Bertha (Wilson) Perez. Arvid had two younger sisters who preceded him in death, Patricia (1936-1972) and Katherine (1945-1948).
After graduating high school in 1953, Arvid entered UCLA where he joined ROTC...
Charles Lee Rule
Oct 26, 2023
Charles Passed away on October 26th, 2023, he was born on December 26, 1930 in Roswell New Mexico to Mother Vella Fitzgerald Rule and Father Samuel Washington Rule.
Charles married Shirley Kemp on April 29th, 1950, they were married for 64 years before her passing in January 2015.
Charles started working at 13 years old, his Railroad career started when...
Mary Elaine Nall Bay
Oct 26, 2023
Mary Elaine Nall Bay, 74, entered Heaven's gates on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at her home in Lavon, Texas. Elaine was born November 16, 1948, in Dallas County, Texas, one of identical twin girls born to Jessie Darlene Pilcher and William Clem Nall.
After graduating from South Garland High School in 1967, Elaine obtained Bachelor’s degrees in English and...
John Ray Staples
Oct 25, 2023
In Loving Memory of John Ray Staples
John Ray Staples, affectionately known as “Big John” and “Papa John”, of Wylie, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2023, at the age of 84. Born on June 10, 1939, he peacefully joined his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, leaving behind a legacy of boundless love and unwavering warmth.
John leaves behind...
Teresa Ann Cox
Oct 24, 2023
Teresa Ann Cox, age 64, of Princeton, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on October 24th, 2023. She was born on December 15, 1958, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Carl T. Foster and Mary V. Foster. She is survived by her sons, Jimmy Lee and Robbie Lenn Womack, and daughter Robbin Renee Villanueva; brothers, Carl, Harvey, Tommy and...
Teresa Ann Cox
Oct 24, 2023
Teresa Ann Cox, age 64, of Princeton, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on October 24th, 2023. She was born on December 15, 1958, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Carl T. Foster and Mary V. Foster. She is survived by her sons, Jimmy Lee and Robbie Lenn Womack, and daughter Robbin Renee Villanueva; brothers, Carl, Harvey, Tommy and...
Deane Durwood Fletcher II
Oct 23, 2023
Deane Durwood Fletcher, 84, died on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Plano, Texas.
Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. Saturday at Charles W. Smith and Sons Funeral Home, 601 S. Tennessee St., in McKinney. Graveside services will follow at Wilson Chapel Cemetery in Lowry Crossing.
Durwood was born on June 28, 1939,...
Clide Taylor
Oct 22, 2023
Clide Taylor was born on January 22, 1950 to Odis and Lurise Taylor in Rosebud, Texas. Clide graduated from Meriduth Dunbar High School in Temple, Texas. He trained as a First Responder and Firefighter.
He worked at Wilsonart for 15 years, and went on to retire from Walmart Distribution after 22 years.
He met the love of his...
James Michael Yarbrough
Oct 21, 2023
James Michale Yarbrough 57, sadly passed away October 21, 2023 in Mckinney Texas with his daughters by his side.
James was born April 30,2023 to Paul Yarbrough and Jewel Stockton in Dallas Texas.
James was a loving son, brother, father and grandfather. James loved to fish any chance he could get as well as cheering on his favorite...
James Luttrell
Oct 21, 2023
James was born September 19, 1943, in Arlington, Texas to Van Luttrell and Lou Luttrell. James gained his wings on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Texas Health Presbyterian in Dallas, Texas.
James’ greatest achievements were the devotion and love he had for his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. James was married to the love of his life, Carolyn, for 37...
Delma R Cunningham
Oct 18, 2023
Delma Raye Cunningham, of Murphy, Texas died at home in Princeton, Texas on October 18, 2023; she was 88 years old.
Delma is survived by her three sons Philip of Blueridge Texas, Bruce of Sulphur Springs, and Darren of Princeton, Texas. Delma has five surviving grandchildren including Christopher Willis, Matthew Cunningham, Travis Cunningham, Katherine Holm, and John Cunningham. Delma...
Gary Wayne Pressley
Oct 17, 2023
Gary W. Pressley of Blue Ridge, Texas passed away on Tuesday October 17th. He was born on October 13, 1957 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He grew up with his parents Helen and Bill and sister Marie in Taft, Texas. He was a center for his high school football team the Taft Greyhounds and a well loved member of the...
Aaron Steven Wylie
Oct 15, 2023
Aaron Wylie, Sr. was born on July 3rd, 1993, to Arnold Wylie, Sr. and Patrice Taylor in Robbins, IL. He was the third of four children. He attended Humphrey Middle School in Bolingbrook, IL before graduating from Johnston High School in Johnston, Iowa.
Aaron showed love and commitment to his family and friends throughout his life. His love was returned...
Michelle Marie McCusker
Oct 15, 2023
Michelle was born on May 8, 1981 and passed away on October 15, 2023. She was a loving mother, wife and daughter.
She is survived by her husband Rob Stouth, her daughters Alexis L. McCusker and Abby M. McCusker and son Mark J. Slusser. She is also survived by her parents Jeff and Brenda Champlin, her brother Andrew Champlin and...
Keith James Horning
Oct 12, 2023
Keith James Horning passed away peacefully in his home in Doha, Qatar on Wednesday, October 12th, 2023. He was 68 years old.
Keith was born on November 17th, 1954 at Ramey Air Force Base, Puerto Rico to James Horning and Agnella (Knoll) Horning. He was a 1972 graduate of Garden City High School in Kansas. He married Christine (Ramos) Horning...
Donna Lee Brownfield
Oct 10, 2023
Donna Lee Brownfield, age 77, passed away in her home peacefully surrounded by family and her dog XO on October 10, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her adopted parents Vernon Arthur Edge and Claudia Alene Hall.
She is survived by her husband Kenneth James Brownfield, 3 children; James Edward Brownfield, Jeffrey Jay Brownfield and spouse Patricia Brownfield, Gregory Scott Brownfield and spouse Kathryn(Kate)...
Leta Mae Autrey
Oct 8, 2023
On October 8, 2023, this world lost a true steel magnolia and the loving matriarch of generations when Leta Barker Autrey flew free of suffering to her eternal home of light and healing. A woman of deep faith, she longed to be with Jesus Christ and the love of her life, Sam Autrey. The thought that she is there, radiant...
Curtis Ann Welsh
Oct 8, 2023
Curtis Ann Welch was born on December 9, 1961 in Dallas, Texas and passed away on October 8, 2023. She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Rider and Taylor Franklin, Grandson Cashion "Cash", Granddaughter Delilah, and sisters Sunny Kimbrel, Carol Swindle, Jamie Nguyen and Shannon Autrey.
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