Obituaries
Richard Dale Carnaghan
Mar 7, 2013
81, of Mesquite, Texas passed away March 7, 2013 in Mesquite, Texas. He was born January 23, 1932 in Baltimore, Maryland to John and Lydia Carnaghan.Richard served in the United States Air Force.He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John and Edwin; and one sister, Gloria.Richard is survived by his wife, Betty Evelyn Carnaghan; two daughters, Lydia...
Sally Haynes
Mar 6, 2013
61, lost her battle with lung cancer on March 6, 2013, at Memorial City Health and Rehabilitation Center in Houston, Texas. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt, friend and colleague who will be greatly missed. Sally loved reading, puzzles, movies and spending time with her family.Sally is preceded in death by her parents, Silas and Nan...
Rhiannon Faye Ashlock
Mar 4, 2013
Rhiannon Faye Ashlock was born sleeping in the arms of her parents on March 4th, 2013. She was born at 10:03 p.m. , weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. and measured 20.5 inches. Rhiannon is the daughter of Clint and Lauren Ashlock of Melissa, Texas. She is survived by her paternal grandparents, Lonnie and Beverly Ashlock of Bonham, maternal grandparents, Jim...
Frances Lee Busby
Feb 28, 2013
Frances Lee Busby, known as "Memaw", was born in Allen, Texas on July 13, 1938 and went to be with her Lord on February 28, 2013, at the age of 74. Frances was born into the loving home of Reverend H. H. "Nig" Peters and Pearl Haynes of McKinney, Texas. Frances attended McKinney High School until she married at the...
James Howard Ellis
Feb 26, 2013
James Howard Ellis - Age 81October 18, 1931 - February 26, 2013James was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 18, 1931. Born the third of four children from his parents Harry Lynn Ellis and wife Inez Munn. James was a Veteran in the U.S. Air Force from 5/31/1950 to 8/1/1954, with duties in the A/2C 3616 Transron Division. He...
Liya Hadassah Sarr
Feb 22, 2013
Liya Hadassah Sarr, 16 months old, died on February 22, 2013 in Plano, Texas. Liya was born on October 1, 2011 in Dallas, Texas to Oliver and Bintou Sarr. She is survived by her parents; a sister, Anaia Sarr; grandparents Assane and Adele Sarr, and Alimata Diarra. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Boubacar Diarra. A funeral service...
Robin Trent Dunn
Feb 21, 2013
Robin Elise Trent Dunn, 54, of Quinlan, Texas, passed away February 21, 2013 at her home. She was born on January 28, 1959. Robin married Charles K. Dunn on her birthday in 1978. She worked as an information analyst with Bank of America for 34 years. She was a member of the Vansickle Baptist Church. Robin is survived by her...
Eona Francille Noles
Feb 21, 2013
Eona Francille "Frances" Noles, 88, of Aubrey, Texas, passed away February 21, 2013, after a long battle with Alzheimer's and breast cancer. She was born November 18, 1924, in Altoga,Texas. She married Talmage Eugene Noles, Sr. on June 21, 1942, and they were happily married for forty nine years. She is survived by her daughter, Shonna Noles Leidecker of Aubrey,...
Eona Francille Noles
Feb 21, 2013
Eona Francille "Frances" Noles, 88, of Aubrey, Texas, passed away February 21, 2013, after a long battle with Alzheimer's and breast cancer. She was born November 18, 1924, in Altoga,Texas. She married Talmage Eugene Noles, Sr. on June 21, 1942, and they were happily married for forty nine years. She is survived by her daughter, Shonna Noles Leidecker of Aubrey,...
Marie Wardlow
Feb 20, 2013
91, of Garland, Texas, passed away February 20, 2013 in Garland, Texas. She was born March 9, 1921 in Princeton, Texas to Clarence "Butch" and Grace Glass Cave.She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Wardlow; and her parents.Marie is survived by her daughter, Sue Wilson and her husband, McKenzie; three grandchildren, Lynn Wilson, Brandon Wilson and his wife,...
Mary Ann Kucera
Feb 19, 2013
Mary Ann Kucera, age 84, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, peacefully went to be with her loving Savior on Feb. 19, 2013, after a long battle with cancer and pulmonary disease. She was born on July 17, 1928, in Ennis, Texas, and was married to Edmond A. Kucera for 61 years. She is survived by 2 daughters, 2 sons,...
Mary Patricia Smith
Feb 18, 2013
Patricia "Pat" Henry Smith Born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 20, 1921; Died on February 18, 2013 Born the fifth of six children in a close, Irish Catholic family, Mary Patricia Henry spent her summers enjoying Coney Island with her father and siblings, and visiting her "Nana" Kelly's farm in Pine Bush, New York. Pat graduated from St. Brendan's...
Clerence Edward Parker
Feb 17, 2013
Ed Parker, 84Clarence Edward "Ed" Parker died on February 17, 2013 at his home in McKinney, Texas with his dog, Cricket, by his side.Born on May 21, 1928 in Anson, Texas to David Leland Parker and Nona Fleeta Cox. Mr. Parker was a proud Texan, a Baylor University graduate and a lifelong teacher. Renowned for his entertaining delivery of world...
Alice Beatrice Picklesimer
Feb 15, 2013
Alice Beatrice (Ames) Picklesimer, 86, of Mesquite, TX went to be with our Lord at 2:20 AM, Friday, February 15, 2013. She was born in Madison County, Ohio. She worked as a farmer's wife and healthcare giver for the elderly. She is the daughter of Dewey and Grace (Hicks) Ames. Beatrice is survived by son Tom of Oklahoma; daughters- Sheila...
Larry Michael Byford
Feb 14, 2013
Larry Michael Byford, 66, passed away February 14, 2013 at his Sachse, TX residence. He was born in Duncan, Oklahoma on July 15, 1946 to Louis Weldon and Darlene (Meazell) Byford.Mike graduated from Odessa High School in 1965. After graduation, he travelled extensively from Memphis to Chicago as a road musician. Eventually, he returned to his roots in West Texas...
Mary Coletha Dominy
Feb 13, 2013
Mary Coletha Dominy passed away February 13, 2013 in McKinney. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ella Mae Robinson, and great grandchild Chelsea Nicole Brown.Mary was born on May 9, 1928 in Lamesa, Texas, the eldest of her four siblings. She spent her life in cities from West Texas to Oklahoma, but for the past 40...
Nancy Doyle Banfield
Feb 12, 2013
Nancy Doyle Banfield, 62, long time resident of the Dallas area, passed quietly in the presence of her Lord on February 12, 2013. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on February 5, 1951. Nancy is survived by her daughter Amy Fox and husband Gary of Greenville, Texas; her sister Jeanne Sullivan and husband Danny of Atoka, Tennessee; step sisters Florence...
Wally Sparks
Feb 10, 2013
73, of Sachse, Texas, passed away February 10, 2013 in Sachse, Texas. He was born June 9, 1939 in Fort Worth, Texas.Wally served our country and retired from the United States Navy. He was a volunteer ombudsman for area nursing homes and Wally was a big part of the City of Sachse where he served on the Planning and Zoning...
Dinah Kay Green
Feb 9, 2013
Dinah Kay Green went to be with her Lord on February 8, 2013. She loved life, and will be remembered for her sincere heart, loving spirit and devotion to the Lord, her family, and her friends. Kay loved her church, arts and crafts, and a good conversation.She was an active member of Allen Heights Baptist Church, and previously, was a...
Brewer Lucille McClendon
Feb 9, 2013
Brewer Lucille White McClendon, age 100 and long-time Garland resident, passed quietly into the presence of her Lord on February 9, 2013. She was born in 1912 to Grover Benny White & Lillie McNutt White of VanZandt County, Texas. Brewer is predeceased by her parents and her husband, Daniel Cecil McClendon, her sister, Gladys Shamburger and her brothers, Bill and...
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