Obituaries
Norberta Betty Samford
Jan 22, 2014
My dear and loving mother was born on April 29, 1930 in Lichtenau, Austria, near the medieval town of Haslach. She passed away on January 22, 2014 in Garland, Texas, age 83.She met her husband to be, a young American soldier, while working at a USO in Germany. In 1958, she married Normal Samford Jr. and settled in Garland, Texas....
Hugh Smart Olson
Jan 20, 2014
Hugh Smart Olson was born on November 29, 1939 to Hugo P. Olson and Nora E. Smart. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who came to know him. Hugh bravely battled cancer since December 2010. He maintained a strong positive attitude through his faith with support from his family and friends.Hugh's battle ended...
Hugh Darcy Magee
Jan 19, 2014
Hugh D. Magee, loving husband, father and grandfather, age 71, passed away on January 19, 2014 at his residence in Wylie, Texas after a hard battle with cancer.Hugh is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Donna, and two daughters: Tina Lewandowski (husband Randy) and Tammy Earl (husband Allen). He also leaves behind seven grandchildren: Casandra Rodriguez, Danielle Bannister,...
Joan Arlyn Crawford
Jan 18, 2014
Joan Arlyn Crawford, 67, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away at home on Saturday, January 18, 2014 after a heroic battle with lung cancer. Joan was born on December 18, 1946 in the Seattle Naval Hospital. She graduated from Highline High School and attended Eastern Washington University as a vocal music major where she met Mike, her husband...
Chloe Catherine Treanor
Jan 17, 2014
NO GREATER JOY . . .In memory of our loyal, loving and cherished mother. Born in St Edward, Nebraska to Harlan Ordway Nelson and Hazel Catherine Burke Nelson, and sister to Tim Burke Nelson; her Danish grandparents homesteaded in South Dakota in the late 1800s. She was born of true pioneer stock.Chloe graduated in the Class of 1952 from San...
Jo LaRene Meek
Jan 16, 2014
Jo LaRene Meek, 79, a resident of Wylie for over 44 years passed away Sunday, February 16. She was born in Colorado City, Texas on January 28, 1935 to the late John and Vesta Watson. Jo was married to Donald J. Meek on October 10, 1953. She was lovingly devoted to him for over 60 years. They raised their five...
Chester Ellis Anderson
Jan 13, 2014
Chester Ellis Anderson (1932-2014) went to be with his Lord on 13 January 2014, departing from his residence in Mesquite, Texas. Chester and his wife, Eva, were residents of Lakeview, Michigan for 49 years, beginning in 1960 before moving closer to their children in Texas in 2009.Chester, known to his friends as "Chet," was born and raised on a farm...
Donald Robert Blake
Jan 12, 2014
Dr. Donald "Don" Robert Blake was born July 19, 1941 in Garland, Texas to Dorothy and Clyde Blake, who preceded him in death. Don passed away January 12, 2014. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Hodges Blake; and brother, Hubert "Buddy" Blake. Don is survived by his brothers, Rodger Blake and his wife, Jan and Samuel...
Helen Ruth Hamilton
Jan 12, 2014
Helen Ruth Hamilton, age 87, of Richardson, Texas (formerly of Moore, Oklahoma for 37 years), passed away January 12, 2014 in Plano, Texas. She was born July 7, 1926 in Henryetta, Oklahoma to Bob and Ruby Powers.Helen was preceded in death by her son in-law, David Evans; parents, Bob and Ruby Powers; sister, Bobby Jean Johnson; brother, Sonny Powers and...
Alexander Garcia
Jan 12, 2014
Alexander Garcia, 70 of McKinney, Texas passed away in McKinney on Sunday January 12, 2014. Mr. Garcia was born on April 2, 1943 in New York, N.Y. to parents Eduardo Antonio Garcia and Nereida Garcia. He spent 30 years as a border agent for Custom Border Patrol. He very much enjoyed spending time with his family and he was also...
Teresa Gail Henson
Jan 12, 2014
Teresa Gail HensonA beautiful light has flickered out in this world.Teresa Gail McNulty Henson passed from this journey on Sunday January 12th 2014.She is survived by stepmother Clara McNulty, brother Wayne Cromwell, sister in law Jaqui Cromwell niece Donna Martinez, Nephews Cullen and Phillip Cromwell. Stepsons Austin Henson and Charlie Shelton and many, many friends including husband and partner of...
Dominga R. Encizo
Jan 12, 2014
Dominga R. Encizo, 58, of McKinney, Texas died Sunday, January 12, 2014. She was born to her parents, Ernesto and Paula Rodriguez, on February 20, 1955 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dominga is survived by her husband, Jesus Encizo; children Priscilla Rodriguez, Jesse (Kelly) Rodriguez, Laura (Raymond) Barron, Rosa (Johnny) Rodriguez, Dolores (Danny) Medina, Joe (Jena) Encizo, 18 grandchildren and 2...
Mary Grace Ridout
Jan 12, 2014
Mary Grace Ridout, 3-19-1952, born in Bartlesville, Ok., passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014. Mary is survived by her mother Marion McMullen; brothers and sisters Diane Navarro, Michael McMullen, Larque Miller, Danny McMullen, Kelly McMullen and Suzy McMullen; son Dylan Ridout, daughter Billie Ridout, grandsons Devon, Tommy and Stephen and lots of neices and nephews. Mary fought a hard battle...
Georgia Ann Martin
Jan 11, 2014
Georgia Ann Martin was born in Roxton, Texas on December 24, 1941. She passed away on January 11, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. Funeral Services will be held January 16th at 2:00 p.m. at Eastgate Funeral Home, Garland, Texas. Officiating the service will be Reverend Buist Wilson a dear friend.Georgia was survived by children: Teri Hansen, Laura Cornelison and husband Mark,...
Patrick Quentin Riley
Jan 11, 2014
Patrick Riley passed away suddenly on January 11th, 2014 at his home in McKinney, Texas. Pat was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania and spent his earlier years there and in Pasadena, California. In 1974, his family of eight (five brothers and a sister) moved to the Dallas area, a place he'd call home for nearly four decades. Pat graduated from...
Judith Dian Weast-Vaught
Jan 11, 2014
Memorrial Service 4:00 p.m. Sunday January 26, 2014. Eastgate Funeral Home.
Alfred E. Jesse
Jan 10, 2014
In Loving Memory Alfred E. Jesse October 25, 1924 - January 10, 2014 Alfred E. Jesse was born in Eden, Texas on October 25, 1924 to Richard and Rosa Jesse.The family bought a ranch when Al was six years old. Al grew up learning how to farm and ranch. Al was the first member to be baptized in the "new"...
Darlene Mary Long
Jan 9, 2014
Born in Coffeyville, KS to Frank and Pauline Wood. She was married to John Long and was survived by her children Lisa Magee (her husband Dan); Rena Boyles; Mike Burnett (his wife Jill); Toni Burnett; Patricia Smith; Allan Yeaber; Keith Long; Vicki Long; Terri LaManna (her husband Perry); Sherry Long and Melanie Howard (her husband Shawn). She is also survived...
Samuel Monroe Sandlin
Jan 8, 2014
Samuel Monroe Sandlin, 66, of Princeton, Texas died Wednesday, January 8, 2014 from complications with pneumonia. He was surrounded by his family. Sam was born to his parents, Ned and Clara Sandlin on September 9, 1947. He was raised in McKinney, Texas. Sam worked in the pool industry for 30 years and was the best in Collin County. He was...
Dorothy Gladys Hellmig Melville
Jan 7, 2014
Dorothy Gladys Hellmig Melville, 92, of Garland, Texas, passed away on January 7, 2014 of natural causes at Richardson Methodist Hospital.The funeral service will be held at 1 pm on January 13, 2014 at The Heights Baptist Church in Richardson, Texas. The Dr. Gary Singleton of The Heights will be officiating and assisted by the Rev. John Palmer. Visitation will...
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