Obituaries

Aug 16, 2023

 

A loyal Packer fan and a true patriot, Anthony Vincent Swagger managed to keep his swagger alive until August 16, 2023, when he traded in his dancing shoes for angel wings in Lavon, TX. Born on June 15, 1984, in Park Ridge, IL he blessed his family with 39 years of life.

Survived by his pride and joy Gunner...

Aug 8, 2023

Don Pennington, age 93, passed away August 8th, 2023 in Richardson, Texas surrounded by his loving family.  Don was born September 20, 1929 in Birmingham, Alabama and grew up in Columbus, Mississippi where he went to high school and followed his dream in ranching.  He and his wife later moved to Dallas, Texas and started his locksmith/security business. 

Dan was...

Aug 8, 2023

Diane Dawson, age 70 of McKinney, Texas, passed away on August 8, 2023. Diane was born on December 10, 1952, in Valdosta, Georgia and was a life-long resident of McKinney, Texas. She is preceded in death by her father, James Dawson; mother and stepfather, Betty Hamilton Langdon and Charles Langdon; and grandparents, Arthur Earl Hamilton and Lucile Harlow Hamilton.

Diane...

Aug 4, 2023

Maria Elva Rodriguez, 95, of McKinney, Texas passed away on August 4, 2023 in Dallas, Texas.  She was born September 9, 1927 in Los Aldamas, Nuevo Leon Mexico to Manuel and Josefa (Hinojosa) Vera.

Visitation and Rosary will be held Thursday August 17, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Charles W. Smith & Sons 601 S. Tennessee St....

Aug 3, 2023

 

On 08/03/23 Marty (Schonauer)Campbell got her wings and went to walk with the Lord. She was 62 years old.

 

Marty was born on October 11, 1960, 1960,  in Millersburg, Ohio, Marty grew up on a dairy farm before joining the United States Army where she met her husband of 42 years, John. Marty was a doting wife, loving...

Aug 2, 2023

Alvin Bryson Ponder was born to Eula and Grady Ponder on September 18, 1932 in Frost, Texas.  Bryson joined the Navy after his graduation from high school.  After his deployment, Bryson attended East Texas State Teachers College in Commerce, Texas.  It was in college that he met the love of his life, Patricia Bass.  They married in June of 1955...

Jul 31, 2023

Russell A Mantooth passed away at his home July 31, 2023 into the loving arms of Jesus Christ.

Russell was born September 28, 1923 in McKinney, Texas to Homer D Mantooth and Nancy Adeline Baker Mantooth. Russell is survived by his daughter, Sharon Wallace and husband David and Russell R Mantooth and wife Cindy; grandchildren Amy Nocktonick and husband...

Jul 30, 2023

 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Ancery Tissier, beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He passed peacefully in his sleep on July 30, 2023 at the age of 90.

Daniel was born January 2, 1933 in Nevers, France.  Sponsored by his uncle, August Ancery, his journey to America began...

Jul 29, 2023

 

Robert “Bob” VanDyke, 66, of Garland, Texas passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Richardson, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on September 30, 1956, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Bob was in the optical business for over 40 years where he traveled to many states setting up and opening new stores with...

Jul 29, 2023

 

Nancy Ann Brettingen, age 62 of Lucas, Texas passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023 at home, surrounded by her family.  Nancy was born on October 29, 1960 in Burlington, Iowa to Robert and Gail (Cheney) Beebe.  She graduated from Moon Valley high School in Phoenix, Arizona in 1979.  Nancy was united in marriage to Stewart Brettingen on April...

Jul 26, 2023

Jul 26, 2023

 

Joe Anthony Martinez, 55, of Wylie, Texas passed away on July 26, 2023 at Methodist Richardson Medical Center with family by his side.   Joe Anthony Martinez was born on January 22, 1968 to Sedelia and Joe Martinez Jr. in Houston, Texas. He was raised alongside three siblings, Michael, Charles, and Cynthia. After α few years, the Martinez family...

Jul 26, 2023

 

Richard Dean Golden of Wylie, Texas passed away on July 26th, 2023 at the age of 85. He was born to Francis Leroy and Mary Emma Golden on March 28, 1938 in Oklahoma City. He grew up in Southern California and was a Texas resident for most of his life. His family includes wife of 55 years, Connie Golden; his daughters Carolyn...

Jul 23, 2023

 

Abigail Emmalyn Bailey was born June 19,2013 in Plano, Texas. 

From the moment she came into this world, she let it be known that she was a force to be reckoned with.  Born with a severe and inoperable heart condition, along with a myriad of other health issues, doctors believed she wouldn’t make it long. She went on to prove...

Jul 23, 2023

 

Melissa (Missy) Beth Price passed away suddenly at home on July 23rd, 2023 at the age of 52. 

Missy was born September 4th, 1970 in Compton, California to parents Michael and Barbara Marts.

Missy split her childhood between Show Low Arizona and Olathe Kansas where she made many longtime friends.

Missy married her husband Rick in 1988 and gave...

Jul 23, 2023

 

Edwin L. Norris, of Wylie, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at the age of 76.   Ed was born on August 4, 1946 to Clarence and Arlene Norris in Plainview, Nebraska and was the oldest of six children.   While stationed in Puerto Rico with the military, he met the love of his life, Margie Itara....

Jul 22, 2023

 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Antonio Santos Jr., who passed away on July 22, 2023, at the age of 75.

Born on July 18, 1948, in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Antonio Santos and Pilar Robert, he was a brother to Carmen Santos

Antonio was a devoted husband to Miriam...

Jul 22, 2023

Leon Hernandez, Jr. was born in Rosebud, Texas on November 4, 1943 and passed away on July, 22, 2023.  Leon served in the Army for eight years.  While in the service, Leon received the National Defense Service Medal, Expert Badge (M16), Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device, Vietnam Service Medal w/7 Campaign Stars, 5 Overseas Service Bars, Good...

Jul 21, 2023

 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Maria Cristina Lopez, who passed away on July 21, 2023, at the age of 85.   Born on December 16, 1937, in Edinburg, Texas to Adelaido and Esther Alfaro, she was a sister to Augustine Alfaro, Cecelio Alfaro, Antonio Alfaro, Eva Alfaro, and two surviving...

Jul 16, 2023

Daniel Fernando Torres, beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 16, 2023, in San Antonio. He was born on July 1, 1967, in his hometown of McKinney, Texas. With a heavy heart, we gather here to commemorate the remarkable life of Daniel and bid him farewell.Daniel embraced life with an unyielding spirit that touched the lives...