Obituaries

Lorraine Schmidt Govert

Lorraine Schmidt Govert

May 6, 2016

Lorraine Schmidt Govert, age 88, passed May 6, 2016 in McKinney, TX. She was born February 19, 1928 in Hammond, IN, grew up in Highland, IN, raised eight children in Griffith, IN, and moved toTexas in 1989. In Indiana, she was a member of St. Mary's Church, the Phi Epsilon Kappa Sorority, Inland's bowling and golf league. After retirement from...

Carl Daniel McKeever

Carl Daniel McKeever

May 6, 2016

Carl Daniel McKeever, age 91 of Sachse, TX, passed away May 6, 2016 in Dallas, TX. He was born on January 20, 1925 in Pineville, LA to Daniel and Mary Eola (Brown) McKeever. Carl served in the U.S. Army and after his service, he married Velma Ann Brummett on December 28, 1950 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Roosevelt,...

Sandra Gayle Phillips

Sandra Gayle Phillips

May 6, 2016

Sandywas born on February 24, 1949 in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to father Charles E. Gray and loving mother Jetta Downey Gray. She grew up in a large, loving family with four brothers, Charles Gray and wife Jody of Ardmore Oklahoma, Ray Gray of Wylie, Mike Gray and wife Brenda of Wylie, and Donald Gray and wife Cindy of Sachse.



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Donald Sadler

Donald Sadler

May 5, 2016

Donald Sadler, affectionately known as Duck, was born November 9, 1935 to parents William (Bill) and Bertha McAdams Sadler. He passed away Thursday, May 5 surrounded by his loving family. As we sorrowfully released him he was joyfully welcomed into God’s loving embrace.

Donald owned several successful businesses in the McKinney area including Sadler Auto Salvage, Sadler Towing and Wrecker Service...

Kenneth Dale Brown

Kenneth Dale Brown

May 5, 2016

Kenneth Dale "Ken" Brown was born in Tulia, Texas to Buster and Marie Brown. Ken is survived by two daughters Kandi Brown Hunt and husband John of Van Alstyne, Texas and Katie Brown McDaniel and husband Chase of Whitewright and son, Caden Brown of Trenton; Ken had two brothers Randy Brown & wife Donna of Trenton, Wayne Brown & wife...

Debora Jean Bishop

Debora Jean Bishop

May 3, 2016

Debora Jean (Kerr) Bishop, 59, of Sachse, TX. passed away at her residence on May 3, 2016. She was born on January 29, 1957 in Dallas , TX. to Aubrey Ray and Mary (Tresp) Kerr. She worked in the Food Service for the G.I.S.D. and was a Baptist. She Married Charles W. Bishop on November 9, 1989 in Garland, TX....

Barbara Ann Foster

Barbara Ann Foster

May 3, 2016

Barbara Ann (Garner) Foster

Barbara Garner Foster, age 79, of Princeton, passed away on May 3, 2016 in McKinney, Texas.

Barbara was born in Perkinston, Mississippi to William (Bud) and Erma Garner on May 20, 1936. She graduated from Gulfport High School in 1954 and worked for Southern Bell Telephone Company until she married Franklin Foster in 1969. After moving...

Amalia Garcia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...