Obituaries
Ilona Vitarius
Aug 31, 2013
Ilona Albok Vitarius, born January 16, 1925, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2013, surrounded by her family and friends. She is survived by daughter Andrea Reynolds, son-in-law Fergus Reynolds and grandson Joshua Zivec. She is also survived by her extended family Joshua Jones, Ryan Jones, step-daughters Aranka Vitarius, Dawn Vitarius McKnight, Georgina Vitarius, Veronica Vitarius Altman and their children...
Jeffrey Eugene Craft
Aug 30, 2013
Jeffrey Eugene CraftJeffrey Eugene Craft, born on January 19, 1965 in Dallas, Texas and passed away unexpectedly at his home in Weston on August 30, 2013. He was born in Dallas and spent his childhood and adult life in the Weston and McKinney area. He is survived by his father Claudie (Skip) Craft, his wife, Kathie Craft of Weston, mother...
Morris Andrew Housewright
Aug 30, 2013
88, of Wylie, Texas, passed away August 30, 2013 in Plano, Texas. He was born June 2, 1925 in Wylie, Texas. Mickey was a lifetime resident of Wylie, as well as, a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church of Wylie. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served in World War II. Mickey was preceded in...
Daxton Kade Whetstone
Aug 29, 2013
Daxton Kade Whetstone passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2013. He was born to Jasen and Haley Whetstone on August 28, 2013. Daxton is survived by his parents, Jasen and Haley Whetstone; siblings Karli, Zachary and Sophia Whetsone; grandparents Bob and Sonja Yunck, Danny and Cindi Whetstone, Scott Bragg and Devin and Ashley Miller; aunts and uncles Jennifer Farren, Jeff...
Robert Largent
Aug 28, 2013
56, of Sachse, Texas, passed away August 28, 2013 in Garland, Texas. He was born November 26, 1956 in Clinton, Illinois.Bob was a long time employee of Pest Management of Texas in Sachse. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and June Largent; step-father, James Dywer; and father in-law, James Ray.Bob is survived by his wife, Brenda; daughter,...
Fletcher Merle May
Aug 26, 2013
Rev. F. Merle May was born to Fletcher and Esther May in Dry Creek, Texas, on September 17, 1925. He joined the Navy in 1944 and spent two years in service to his country. Upon his return home, he began courting Virginia Little who would become the love of his life for over 64 years. They were married on June...
Laura Ann Thomas
Aug 25, 2013
Laura Ann (Senkel) Thomas, age 68, born in Houston, Texas on July 17, 1945, passed away on August 25, 2013 from injuries sustained in a fatal car accident while driving to church. Laura was an active member of East Fork Baptist Church in McKinney, Texas and a retired bookkeeper. She was an avid craftswoman, involved in knitting, crocheting, needle pointing,...
Richard Thomas
Aug 25, 2013
Dale Richard Thomas, age 68, born in Dardanelle, Arkansas, on December, 12, 1944, passed away on August 25, 2013 from injuries sustained in a fatal car accident while in route to church. He was an active member of East Fork Baptist Church in McKinney, Texas and a longtime member of the Gideon International Organization. He was a retired cabinet maker....
Llona Joan Schaack
Aug 23, 2013
We are sad to announce the passing of our dear sister, Llona Schaack. Llona was born in Panama to Llona and Alson Sears. She enjoyed a very active life in Panama and diving champion her senior year in high school. Llona worked for the American-Panamanian Embassy in Panama after college. Her grace and beauty and her bilingual ability attracted the...
Robert Jay Harris
Aug 19, 2013
Robert Jay Harris passed away on August19, 2013, he was 76. He was born on June 13, 1937 to Foster J and Julia Zura Harris in Muskegon, Michigan. He is survived by 3 sons; Robert F Harris, Mark A Harris, Charles Harris and wife Julie. Daughter; Penny D Fast and husband Ken. Brother; Edward Harris and wife Cindy. Sisters; Mary...
Johnnie Mae Erwin
Aug 17, 2013
Johnnie Mae Erwin, 61, of McKinney, Texas passed away on August 17, 2013. She was born in Amarillo, Texas on August 21, 1951 to her parents, Grover and Bertha Wilson. Johnnie is survived by her children Ricky (Kristen) Erwin, Anthony (Joli) Erwin and Susan (Jason) Hawkins; 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; siblings Chuck Wilson, Cindy (Richard) Walker, Sarah Wilson,...
Von Roy Dunn
Aug 17, 2013
Von Roy Dunn was born August 17, 1932 in Altoga, Texas to Carl and Leta Dunn. He graduated high school in McKinney, Texas in 1950. He joined the United States Navy in September 1952 and served aboard the U.S.S. Yorktown as a tail-gunner and was also in charge of supply. After completing his service in the Navy he attended classes...
Aubrie Nicole Zachary
Aug 16, 2013
Aubrie Nicole Zachary passed away Friday, August 16, 2013. She was born on August 9, 2013 to Summer McGahan and Kermit Zachary. Aubrie is survived by her parents; her brother Tristin and her sister Kyleigh; grandparents Joe & Kathy McGahan, and Mary & Hulen Zachary and great grandparents John & Sharon Thomas; and great grandparents; and great grandparents Juanita and...
Geneva Carol Tate
Aug 14, 2013
Geneva Carol Tate, 64, of McKinney, Texas, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013. Carol was born on August 24, 1948 to her parents, Grover and Bertha Wilson. She served in the United States Air Force during the Viet Nam era in 1966-1967. She is survived by her children, Rusty (Jennifer) Tate, and Nichole Stone; grandchildren Heather Tate, Emily Tate, Joseph...
Charles Hill Herod
Aug 11, 2013
Charles Hill Herod joined in death by his parents Otis Elmo and Effie Irene, his son Richard Herod, and his sisters Marceline, Wanda Chynthia and Cora Bell.He is survived by his wife Elaine, his daughters Deborah Foerster and Brenda Crenshaw, and his grandchildren Stephanie Blanton, Richard Alexander (Alex) Herod, April Foerster, Autumn Foerster and Bryan Brown.
Lois Evelyn Snowden
Aug 11, 2013
Lois Evelyn (Reno) Snowden, "Lo", as she preferred to be called, was born on September 11, 1929 in Wichita, Kansas. She passed away at her home surrounded by her family on August 11, 2013. She was 83 years old. Lo was preceded in death by her husband, Laverne William Snowden, Major USAF(R). She is survived by her four children, Leslie,...
Elmer Aden Kennedy
Aug 11, 2013
Ted Kennedy, 82, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013. Ted was born in Brennan, Texas. His love for country music was only surpassed by his love for the Lord. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 14 years, Katie Kennedy; his daughter Lue Ada; grandchildren, Rebecca, Eric and Junior; two great granddaughters, five great grandsons and many other...
Robert W. Neely
Aug 6, 2013
Robert "Bob" Wayne Neely, age 78, of Garland, Texas, passed away August 6, 2013 in Garland, Texas. He was born March 13, 1935 in Memphis, Tennessee to Thomas Burly and Velma May Neely. Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Neely.He is survived by his wife, Paula Neely; son, Patrick Neely and his wife, Jeannie; two daughters, Kelly...
Jacqueline Kennedy Plott
Aug 6, 2013
Jacqueline (Jackie) Kennedy Plott, age 83, passed away from this earth and entered heaven on August 6, 2013 in Wyile, Texas. She was born to Arthur Kennedy and Addie Mae McClendon on March 9, 2013 in Coleman, Texas.
Tom Billie Strother
Aug 6, 2013
Tom Billie Strother, 97, of San Francisco, California. He passed away August 6, 2013.Graveside Inurnment Service 11:00 am Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Highland Cemetery, Melissa, Texas.Tom was born and raised in Anna, Texas, a tiny farming community in the rich black-soil fields north of Dallas, settled by his ancestors from Kentucky and Tennessee in the 1860s. His father was...
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