Obituaries

John L. Burrage

John L. Burrage

Oct 25, 2015

John L. Burrage, Jr., 63, died peacefully at home on October 25, 2015, after his long battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Rucks Burrage; and his sons, Bradley and Ryan Burrage of Sachse; his mother, Edna Burrage Yowell and step-father, Frank Yowell of Waco; and his sister, Janet Burrage Grigsby, her husband, Bill Grigsby, and...

John Christopher Perchalla

John Christopher Perchalla

Oct 23, 2015

John Christopher Perchalla 07/22/1966 - 10/23/2015 ... .. On the 23rd of October, John Perchalla died after a brief illness. We lost a son, a brother, an uncle, a nephew, a cousin, and a father. He meant something different to each of us. But to all of us, he was one thing. Family. John was all about family. He was...

George Steve Kadera

George Steve Kadera

Oct 21, 2015

George entered this world weighing in at almost 11 pounds in an apartment above a dry goods store on West 19th Street in the Heights located in Houston, Texas. The nickname "Big George" came about early on due to his large size at birth.His early childhood was spent going to the icehouse to pick up twenty-five pound blocks of ice...

Rocky Allen Cummings

Rocky Allen Cummings

Oct 20, 2015

Rocky Allen Cummings, Sr., 64, passed away on October 20th, 2015, in McKinney Texas. He moved to McKinney 3 years ago, but he was a 42 year residence of Borger.

Lois Jewell Duncan

Lois Jewell Duncan

Oct 19, 2015

Lois Jewell Duncan, 90, of Dallas, TX passed away October 19, 2015 with her family at her side. She was a resident of Legends Assisted Living Community in Tulsa, OK. She was born December 30, 1924 in Simpsonville, TX to John Daniel Hart and Lillie Mae Davis. Lois was a graduate of Union Hill High School, Upshur County, TX. She...

Shirley A. White

Shirley A. White

Oct 19, 2015

Shirley A. White, 68, died October 19, 2015 at her home in Plano, TX. She was born September 22, 1947 in Elba, Alabama in her Granny and Papa's home. Shirley grew up in Columbus, Georgia. During her High School years, her father went back to night school to earn his diploma and together they walked the stage and graduated in...

Thomas Joseph Lambert

Thomas Joseph Lambert

Oct 19, 2015

Thomas Joseph Lambert of McKinney, Texas passed away October 19, 2015. He was born September 9, 1937 in Seattle, Washington and was adopted by Joseph A and Rose (Hughes) Lambert. He graduated from the University of Texas and had over a twenty year career in the United States Army working in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. After leaving active...

Rebecca Sue Rich

Rebecca Sue Rich

Oct 18, 2015

Rebecca Sue Rich, age 66, of Garland, Texas, passed away October 18, 2015 in Garland. She was born March 17, 1949 in Dallas, Texas, to John Harvey and Dorothy Mae Housewright Rich.Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents; and her nephew, Brian Chambers.She is survived by her sister, Nancy Chambers; brother, John Rich; niece, Dena Wright and her husband,...

Sherry Lynn Glover

Sherry Lynn Glover

Oct 17, 2015

Sherry Lynn Glover, age 46, of Farmersville, Texas, passed away October 17, 2015 in Rowlett, Texas. She was born April 26, 1969 in Garland, Texas.Sherry was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, John P. Howell; paternal grandfather, John R. Glover, Jr.; and uncle, Wesley Howell. She is survived by her parents, Curtis and Joyce Glover; sister, Kara Brisendine and...

Lucille Beatrice Gaudreau

Lucille Beatrice Gaudreau

Oct 15, 2015

Lucille B. GaudreauMy Mom was the most devoted person I've ever known. She was always there for Dad and I through all the good times and bad. She was a source of strength to help us when we struggled and to offer praise when we succeeded.She had a great love of gardens and wildlife. Her gardens were a wonder to...

Gerard Raymond Fell

Gerard Raymond Fell

Oct 14, 2015

Gerard "Jerry" Raymond Fell, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend passed peacefully from this life at his Fairview home with loving family by his side on October 14, 2015 after a courageous, lengthy battle with cancer. Born October 3, 1950 in Baltimore, MD, Jerry was a larger than life personality who brought joy to those around him, he...

Ava Glenn Hernandez

Ava Glenn Hernandez

Oct 14, 2015

Ava Glenn Hernandez passed Wednesday, October 14, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 15, 1957 in McKinney to Dub and Carmen Jordan. She attended schools in Princeton. She married Lilo Hernandez.Ava is survived by her husband, son, Joe Jordan, daughter, Kim Webb and husband, Jared Webb along with grand children, Justin Marion, Lacey McGinnis , Jaxon...

James Pitzer McCoy

James Pitzer McCoy

Oct 13, 2015

James Pitzer McCoy, Jr., age 79, of Plano, Texas, passed away October 13, 2015 in McKinney, Texas. He was born February 12, 1936 in St. Louis, Oklahoma to James Pitzer, Sr. and Lucy McCoy.James grew up in Oklahoma, and moved to Texas where he attended the University of North Texas. From there he moved to Kansas to work for Mobile...

Crystal Marie Ramirez-Martin

Crystal Marie Ramirez-Martin

Oct 12, 2015

Crystal Marie Ramirez-Martin, age 18, of Rockwall, Texas, passed away October 12, 2015 in Van, Texas. She was born October 30, 1996 in Dallas, Texas.Crystal grew up in Garland, Texas, and was a 2015 graduate of Naaman Forest High School in Garland. She was attending Richland College in Dallas. Crystal was an outgoing person with a heart of gold. She...

Helen Gracy Webb

Helen Gracy Webb

Oct 11, 2015

Helen Gracy Webb, age 100, of Lucas, Texas, passed away October 11, 2015 in Lucas. She was born April 23, 1915 in Collin County, Texas to William Henry and Lillie Bedell Gracy.Helen was a founder and lifetime member of First Assembly of God Church in Lavon, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Webb; her parents; and...

Jerome Arthur Elisha

Jerome Arthur Elisha

Oct 11, 2015

Jerome Arthur Elisha, Sr., age 79, of Garland, Texas, passed away October 11, 2015 in Richardson, Texas. He was born April 5, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to William Ernest and Leona Wills Elisha. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Elisha; daughter, Janice Ann Elisha; parents, Bill and Leona Elisha; and sister, Judy Ranger.He is survived by three...

ELouise Frances West

ELouise Frances West

Oct 11, 2015

ELouise Frances Hosornie/Gomez West, age 91, of Kemp, Texas, passed away October 11, 2015 in Kaufman, Texas. She was born April 6, 1924 in Pocatello, Idaho. Over the years, she enjoyed dancing, sewing, attending auctions, having many animals,(currently a Chihuahua and parrot) watching her soap opera, the Dallas Mavericks, collecting plates, antique irons, along with salt and pepper shakers. She...

Faye Bowman

Faye Bowman

Oct 7, 2015

Altha Faye Shguit Bowman was born on August 8, 1926 in Ferris TX to Louis Shguit and Susie Ally. Her family soon moved to Dallas TX. Faye attended Lamar School in Dallas. She was later employed at the Burton Dixon Corporation. She worked there for 15 years until the company moved out of state. Afterwards, she worked at various assembly...

Augusta Torres Pedroza

Augusta Torres Pedroza

Oct 7, 2015

Augusta Pedroza was born on May 28, 1927 to Evaristo and Guadalupe Torres. She was born on the Torres farm in Paintrock, Texas. She married Jesse Pedroza on October 7th, 1943. They had three sons; Al and wife, Rosie; Joe and Mario. Gussie's grandchildren include: Michelle Orso and husband Keith Orso. Monica Gunter and husband Douglas Gunter; Marcus Pedroza and...

Gene E. Nix

Gene E. Nix

Oct 3, 2015

Gene E. Nix, Jr., a beloved husband, daddy, Paw Paw, son, brother, and friend, was called home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2015 in Wylie, Texas at the age of fifty-eight. He was born January 13, 1957 in Dallas, Texas. Gene's whole life was his family and he especially loved a family barbeque. He enjoyed many different...