Obituaries

Anne Lissa Johns
Dec 23, 2013
Anne Lissa Johns, 61, of Dallas, Texas passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 at her home. She was born to her parents, Alvin and Lois Epstien on August 22, 1952. She is survived by her husband, Paul Mayrhofer; her daughter Ariana Bavarian; her son Cyrus Bavarian; her brother Steven (Linda) Epstein and her brother Michael (Bogs) Epstein. There will...

Gladys M. Groom
Dec 20, 2013
GLADYS MARIE HEDDIN GROOM (widow of Rev. Harley L. Groom, Sr.), age 100 yrs. 10 months, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 20, 2013. A memorial service to celebrate her life and her legacy will be held in January (time and date TBD).
Ellene Eriksson
Dec 20, 2013
Ellene Meyer ErikssonLoving Mother, Grandmother and Sister. Born in Dallas, TX, October 27, 1922 and passed away on December 20, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband Enfrid Emile "Eric" Eriksson and daughter Ellen Eriksson Jeter. She is survived by her brother Fred Meyer; daughters Eloise Eriksson Martin and Evalyn Elise Eriksson; grandchildren and spouses Eric Jeter (Dee), James E....

Gladys M. Groom
Dec 20, 2013
MEMORIAL SERVICEYou are cordially invited to attend the Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Gladys M. Heddin Groom, who passed away December 20, 2013. We will share stories, laughter and mostly praise to God for what Gladys meant to us all during her almost 101 years of life. Please join us at 2:00 pm. Saturday, February 8, 2014 in...
William Campbell Sampson
Dec 19, 2013
William Campbell Sampson, III was born in Fort Worth, Texas on August 15, 1943 to William C. Sampson, Jr. and Leone Sampson. While in the Scouts, he achieved the highest rank of Eagle Scout by fulfilling requirements in areas of leadership, service and outdoor skills. He graduated from Carrollton High School in 1961 and went on to graduate from East...
Patricia Nell Hutson
Dec 17, 2013
Patricia Hutson passed away at 11:20a.m. Tuesday December 17, 2013 at her daughter's home in Joplin, MO. Patsy was born October 27, 1930 to Harvey and Nell Burleson of Groesbeck, TX. She was a graduate of Groesbeck High School and Hillcrest Nursing College. She married Billy D. Hutson December 3, 1949. She was preceded in death by her husband Billy,...
Baylee Kristene Winterbauer
Dec 14, 2013
Baylee Kristene Winterbauer affectionately known as "Pookie" to close friends and family passed away on December 14, 2013. Baylee was a warm and caring soul who dearly loved the loves of her life, son Jerry Lee Sands and boyfriend of 5 years, Ryan Taylor. Baylee's beautiful singing voice could be heard anytime day or night from the front porch to...
Dorcas Afful
Dec 13, 2013
Dorcas Afful, 33, of Garland, Texas, passed away December 13, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. She was born February 5, 1980 in Ghana.She is survived by her husband, Patrick Adu-Gyami; son, Papa Yaw Adu-Gyamfi; parents, John and Ernestina Afful; three sisters, Alice Afful and her husband, Victor Osei, Grace Afful and Ruth Afful; one niece, Nana Akosua; one nephew, Barima Osei...
Marlene Briscoe
Dec 13, 2013
Life Legacy Marlene Briscoe, formerly of Ponca City and Bethany, Oklahoma, passed away on December 13, 2013 in Wylie, Texas, at the age of 89. She was born Ponce Marlene Isaacs on June 14, 1924 to Charles Edward and Wanda Adeline Isaacs in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She was married to Paul Vernon Briscoe on December 19, 1943 in Ponca City,...
Harold Joseph Sullivan
Dec 13, 2013
Harold Joseph Sullivan Jr., 63, of Rockwall, died December 13th. Hal was born to the late Harold and Gurney Sullivan, May 6th, 1950 in Alexandria, Va. He graduated from Harding High School in Oklahoma City in 1968. After high school he received a degree from the University of Oklahoma. In 1990 he married the love of his life, Elaine Bohlin...
Dwight Warren Larry
Dec 13, 2013
Dwight Warren Larry, 46, of Sherman, Texas passed away on December 13, 2013. He was born on June 4, 1967 to his parents Lloyd and Janice Larry. He is survived by his brother, Neal Larry and his wife Christy, his sister Connie Shackelford, 3 nephews and 2 nieces. Dwight is an avid Dallas Cowboys fan who loved every aspect of...

Elizabeth Rosamond
Dec 13, 2013
Elizabeth Ann Rosamond passed away December 13, 2013. Betty was born June 18, 1936 to parents George and Gladys Elson of Sharon, Massachusetts. She was married to Marvin Welge in April 1956. Wayne, Bill and Ruth were children from this union. Betty eventually moved to Texas in 1963 with the family. Marvin passed away in January 1970. Betty remarried in...
Helen Hammer
Dec 13, 2013
Helen Hammer passed away December 13, 2013. Helen was born May 29, 1930 to parents Peder and Ester Overby in Maywood, Illinois. Helen attended the Art Institute of Chicago and moved to Dallas, Texas in December, 1949 upon her marriage to Charles Hammer.Helen was a loyal and active charter member of Western Heights Christian Church, Garland, TX which later merged...
Marion Alice Lanning
Dec 12, 2013
AwayI cannot say and I will not sayThat she is dead, she is just away.With a cheery smile and a wave of handShe has wandered into an unknown land;And left us dreaming how very fairIts needs must be, since she lingers there.And you-oh you, who the wildest yearnFrom the old-time step and the glad return-Think of her faring on, as...
Gloria Esther Pantoja
Dec 9, 2013
Gloria Esther Lopez Perez de PantojaNacio en Uriagato, Guanajuato Edo. De Mexico Septiembre 22, 1946 - Dicembre 9, 2013 Esposa de Luis Pantoja Mendoza Madre de: Ana Maria, Jose Luis, Rigoberto, Daniel, Juan Manuel, Noe, Oved, y ElizabethAbuela de mas de 20 nietos y algunos bisnietos.Vivio su niez, adoleciencia y parte de su juventud en Guanajuato, empezo a trabajar desde...
Linda Diane Shields
Dec 9, 2013
Linda Diane Shields 65 of Garland, Texas passed away on December 9, 2013. She was born September 11, 1948 in Dallas, TX. She was a loving wife, mother and, all around Wonder Woman.Mrs. Shields is survived by : husband : Larry Shields of Garland TX.Daughters: Tamara Shields and Tracey Shields Aul both of Garland, TX. Son: Timothy Shields of Garland...
Thomas Russell Frasier
Dec 8, 2013
Thomas Frasier, 63, of Wylie, Texas, passed away December 8, 2013 in Wylie, Texas. He was born April 8, 1950 in Newfoundland, Canada to Lowell B. and Adelaide Frasier. He served in the United States Army and attended Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Wylie, Texas.Thomas was preceded in death by his parents.He is survived by his wife of forty-three years,...
Richard Wayne Sanders
Dec 6, 2013
Richard Sanders, 69, formerly of Allen, passed away December 6, 2013. Born in Arkansas to Betty Lou and Earl Sanders, he spent his childhood in Benavidez, Texas and Plain Dealing, Louisiana. After playing football in college for two years in Arkansas, Richard made his way to Dallas and began a long career at Western Electric/AT&T in the mid-sixties.Richard married Maggie...
Gilbert Gonzales
Dec 4, 2013
Gilbert Gonzales Born in Victoria Texas 11/20/58 After a lengthy illness went to be with The Lord 12/4/13 survived by wife Jaye Gonzales daughter Valen Nicole Puhl of Colorado Springs Co.Father Gilbert Gonzales brother Ricky Gonzales Brandy Gonzales sister-Inlaw niece Justice. Mother Nina Slocumb Earl Slocumb brother Curt SlocumbLived in Dallas most of his life. He attended school at Mt...
Sujatha Hettiarachchi Nadarajah
Dec 3, 2013
Author of " The Light of the Ten Thousandfold World System." Sujatha Hettiarachchi Nadarajah Naidu Maha Upasikawa 88 passed away on December 3, 2013 . Native of Sri Lanka, born into a respected and honored family, Sujatha Maha Upasikawa was educated in Sri Lanka and India. She Attend Bishops College Sri Lanka, further studies completed in India. Both of her...