Obituaries
Christine Driggers
Aug 31, 2024
Violet “Christine” Driggers, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, August 31st, 2024 at the age of 89. She was born May 25th, 1935 in Hobart, Oklahoma. Visitation will be Thursday, September 5th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Charles W. Smith Funeral home in Sachse, Texas. Memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church of...
Robert Michnick
Aug 25, 2024
Robert Michnick of Princeton, TX, age 69, passed away on August 25, 2024, after a long illness. Robert was born in New York, New York on March 10, 1955, to Howard Michnick and Sandra Popiel.
Robert loved life and loved helping others. His calling to law enforcement resulted in police officer careers in Southern California, Washington State and most recently in...
Billie Ann Peck
Aug 24, 2024
Billie Ann Peck, 82 of Princeton, Texas passed away Saturday, August 24th, 2024. Billie was born July 18th, 1942, to the late William and Bernice Sorna in Detroit, Michigan.
Billie loved to bowl and loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also loved fishing and boating (she was a great water skier).
She is preceded in death by her husband (the...
June Louise Mills
Aug 22, 2024
June Louise Mills, a beloved mother and world traveler, passed away at the age of 85 in her daughter’s home in Parker, Texas, on August 22, 2024.
Born in London, June experienced the hardships of World War II, losing her sibling Terence at the tender age of three to Pneumonia. She was evacuated during the London Blitz and lived with another...
Wesley Thaxton Collins
Aug 21, 2024
Wesley (Sonny) Thaxton Collins passed away at his home in Sulphur Springs, Texas on August 21, 2024 at the age of 80. In his passing he was surrounded by his loved ones, peacefully and without pain.
Wesley is predeceased by his daughter, Sharon Denise Collins; his mother, Nora Montgomery; his sisters Aileen, Kathleen and Linda.
Wesley is survived by his loving wife,...
Darla Kaye Lewis
Aug 20, 2024
Darla Kaye Lewis“Dolly”“Nanny”Darla Kaye Lewis was born on November 17th, 1960 in Garland Texas. She was an amazing wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. While we grieve her passing we celebrate the fact that she will be reunited with her father Harvey Lee Turley and many other cherished family members including her beloved dog Jäger Lewis - feeding him Cheez...
Beulah Mae Dicus
Aug 19, 2024
Beulah was born on November 24, 1936, to Gus and Mable Ahrens in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. She lived in Kingfisher during her childhood with her older brothers, Phil and Everett, and her younger sister, Peggy. In the 1940s, the family moved to Texas to the Rio Grande Valley where they continued farming work. Beulah attended Sharyland High...
Laura Aparicio
Aug 19, 2024
In loving memory of Laura Aparicio a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all who passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024.
Her legacy of love, resilience, and compassion will forever remain in our hearts. Laura leaves behind a family who will deeply miss her, but her love will continue to light our way.
Jeanne Landry Phillips
Aug 18, 2024
Jeanne Phillips passed away on August 18, 2024 in Richardson, Texas.
She was born Jeanne Marie Landry on September 8, 1939 in Assumption Parish, in the heart of bayou country in South Louisiana. She was one of five children of Everette Landry, Sr. and Louisianne Landry. She attended Assumption High School where she was an honors graduate in 1956. She enrolled...
Vicki Childre
Aug 18, 2024
Vicki Lynn Smith, born November 5, 1962 at St. Paul Hospital in Dallas, TX to Gary O'Neal Smith and Brenda Chaney Smith. In 1968, she was crowned Garland's Little Miss Jubilee, winning many prizes. She attended Jeannie Strain School of Baton. She was very talented and won many trophies and awards. She attended Daugherty Elementary, then Coyle Middle School where...
Ruth Elaine White
Aug 15, 2024
Elaine White, born Ruth Elaine Rhoer on January 19, 1937, in Webster City, Iowa passed away August 15, 2024, in Spearfish, South Dakota. She was the fourth of five children born to Paul and Vera (Simmons) Rhoer.
Elaine grew up in America’s Golden Age. Although their family of seven worked hard to make ends meet, they never went without necessities. Elaine...
Everett S. Jones, Jr.
Aug 12, 2024
Everett Smith Jones, Jr. (Chip) December 31, 1953 – August 12, 2024
Everett Smith Jones, Jr., known fondly as Chip, passed away on August 12, 2024, at the age of 70 in Rockwall, TX, surrounded by his loving family.
Chip was born on December 31,1953 in Port Neches, Texas. He graduated from North Dallas High School, where he was a standout baseball...
Avelina Guggenbuehl
Aug 7, 2024
Avelina Guggenbuehl was born on March 12, 1934 in Brady Texas to Eduardo and Mariana Castro and passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 in Richardson, Texas.
Avelina is preceded in death by her parents and husband Richard Guggenbuehl, siblings Odilia Castro Cervantes, Rodolfo Sanchez Castro, Demetrio Sanchez Castro, Alicia Castro DeHoyos, Tomasita Castro Spicer, and Eduardo Sanchez Castro.
Avelina is survived...
Charley Jack Pate
Aug 7, 2024
Charley “PapaJack” Pate, Jr. of Wylie, TX was welcomed to his heavenly home on August 7, 2024. He was born on October 8, 1949 in Dallas, Texas to Charley Jack Pate Sr. and Dorothy Jean Pate.
Jack attended South Garland High School and graduated in 1968. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He courageously served in the Navy during...
Mary Lou Robinson
Aug 6, 2024
Mary Lou Robinson was born on April 26,1937 to Everett and Lou Ellen Petty in Meade, Oklahoma. She married K.K. Robinson in 1953 and they had two children, Kenneth Kadane Robinson II (Kenny) and Mary Kathleen Robinson (Kathy). They made their home in McKinney, Texas. Mary departed this earth for her heavenly home on August 6, 2024.
Mary worked for decades...
Rene C. Rodriguez
Aug 5, 2024
Rene C. Rodriguez, 82, a resident of the world, passed away in McKinney, Texas, in the early morning hours on August 5, 2024, surrounded by those who honor and love him.
Rene was born on October 26, 1941, from humble beginnings in the South Texas border town of Harlingen, the second born son of four children. His strong work ethic, developed...
Brian Willingham
Aug 4, 2024
Brian Keith Willingham, 55 of Princeton, TX passed away on Sunday August 4,2024.
Brian worked as a truck driver for Concrete Redi for 5 years. Brian was a loving, dedicated , hardworking man who always put the needs of his family and friends ahead of his own. Brian loved cooking, grilling, smoking meat and spending time with who he loved the...
Linda Rolen Stephens
Aug 3, 2024
Linda Rolen Stephens, age 74, of McKinney, TX, joined her Heavenly Father early Saturday morning, August 3, 2024. She was born August 29th, 1949, along with her twin sister Glinda in Commerce, TX, to Lee & Christene Rolen. She was raised in Ladonia, TX.
Linda was a Christian and a member of the McKinney Church of God for many years. She...
Francisco A. Padron Sr.
Aug 1, 2024
Francisco A. Padron, born on April 20, 1946, in Robstown, Texas, passed away on August 1, 2024, at the age of 78 in McKinney, Texas. He was a dedicated employee at Bee Builders until his retirement, Francisco was known for his strong work ethic and immense kindness.
Remembered for his open arms and welcoming heart, Francisco cherished the time spent with...
Mary McCord
Jul 30, 2024
Mary Dunihoo McCord went to meet her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. She was born on February 2, 1934 to Phillip and Fannie (Jacobs) Donihoo of Hopkins County, Texas.
Mary's life was spend on a farm helping her Dad with peaches and other fruits and vegetables. She graduated from Cumby High School. She moved to Dallas after...
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