Obituaries
Laura Schneider
May 21, 2021
Laura Schneider, 71 closed her eyes in death peacefully early Friday May 21, 2021 after an unbelievable and courageous battle with a stage 4 cancer diagnosed in 2018. She is now helping God and St. Francis in taking care of the homeless dogs and cats that had to cross the Rainbow Bridge without a companion. Laura was born and raised...
Shirley G Davis
May 20, 2021
Shirley Grooms Davis passed away May 20, 2021 in Dallas at the age of 85. Shirley was born January 30, 1936 to Nana Thompson Grooms and William George Grooms. She was raised in Campbellsville, Kentucky and was the youngest of 4 children. Her siblings were Mary Virginia, William and Barbara. When Shirley was in high school she earned state honors...
Luis Melendez
May 18, 2021
Luis Melendez was born on May 29, 1971 in McKinney, Texas to Guadalupe D & Guadalupe Melendez, and passed away on May 18, 2021. He is preceded in death by Angelita & Eduardo Delgado, Juanita Hernandez, and Rolando Melendez. Luis is survived by his parents, Guadalupe D & Guadalupe Melendez; son, Mark Melendez; brothers, Carlos Melendez & wife Elizabeth, Ignacio...
Arthur David Jeffers
May 17, 2021
Arthur "David" Jeffers, 67, of Lavon, TX, passed away May 17, 2021. David was born September 1, 1953 in Corsicana, TX. His memory will be cherished and kept alive by his wife, Dixie, daughter Alicia Young and husband Matthew; daughter Natalie Morgan and husband Todd; grandchildren Travis Young, Trevor Young, Addyson Morgan and Preston Morgan. David was preceded in death...
Lynn English
May 15, 2021
Lynn Elaine English was born July 17, 1950 in Dallas, TX, to Jack & Elaine Phelps. She passed away May 15, 2021 at the age of 70. Lynn was preceded in death by her father, Jack Phelps, and brother, Leslie Phelps.Lynn is survived by the love of her life, her husband, Jack English, to whom she was married 50 years,...
Douglas Arbon Baker
May 15, 2021
Douglas Arbon Baker, Sr. was a caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend. He passed away peacefully on May 15, 2021 at the age of 77, at his home in Nevada, Texas with his family by his side.He was born to parents Alex Arbon Baker and Alma May Johnson on April 27, 1944 in San Antonio, Texas. Legend...
Billie Dail Dunavin
May 13, 2021
Billie Dail Dunavin, 91, of Wylie, Texas passed peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 after a long and difficult battle with Dementia.Billie was born at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas in 1930. He was a born and raised Texan who loved his Pearl Snap shirts, John Wayne, old western movies, the Dallas Cowboys and Babe's...
Janet Louise Long
May 12, 2021
Janet Long, age 80 of Richardson, Texas passed away peacefully on May 12, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. She was born on July 31, 1940 in Lodi, Ohio. Janet had a degree in graphic design and worked as a book and print work illustrator. She was a voracious reader, gifted artist, avid traveler and loved all things nature. She gave selflessly,...
Janessa Rene Neal-Brewer
May 11, 2021
Janessa Rene Neal-Brewer finished her earthly race and entered heaven early the morning of May 11, 2021, at her home in Garland, TX. She was surrounded by her family that loved and cherished her. Janessa was born in Garland, TX on a stormy day on May 3, 1979 to proud parents LC and Carla Neal. She had two older sisters,...
Howard Rogers Francis
May 11, 2021
Howard Rogers Francis left his body peacefully while sleeping May 11th, 2021 one month after his 94th birthday. The youngest of 4 children, his family moved to Poplar Bluff, Mo when he was in the 5th grade. He graduated in 1945 from PBHS where he lettered every year in football and track.After high school he joined the United States Merchant...
Juan Lee Jones
May 11, 2021
Juan Lee Jones was born June 7th, 1969 in Norfolk, Virginia to Mary Jones and Herbert Philpotts. He passed away May 11, 2021 in Allen, Texas.He is survived by his wife, Yumi Kijima and son, Zion. Also by three sisters: Valerie Berry (Lewis) of Colonial Heights, VA; Leila Copes of San Diego, CA; Belinda Porter of Stanton, CA; and two...
Eddy Marie Free
May 8, 2021
Eddy Marie Free was a wondeful caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She was an independent and strong lady. She left this world on May 8th, 2021, at age 85.Eddy loved spending time on the road in an RV going places and seeing family. Her and her late husband Don went all over the USA. She loved...
Kenneth Ray Clifton
May 7, 2021
Born August 28, 1939 in Princeton, TX to Alfred and Della Clifton of Princeton, TX. Kenneth grew up in Princeton and graduated high School in 1959. Kenneth went to be with his Lord on May 7, 2021.A Service Celebrating his life will take place at Charles W. Smith and Son Funeral Home, 2925 5th Street, Sachse, TX on June 8th...
John David Nelson
May 7, 2021
A life too short.John David Nelson, loving son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away in Austin, Texas on May 7, 2021. John is survived by his loving parents Jim and Elaine Nelson, and his six brothers and sisters; Jennifer, Michael, Daniel, Sarah, Joy, and Rebecca. John is also survived by his nieces and nephews: Elaina, Adalynn, Cara, Hayden, Nelson, Joel,...
Jeffrey M Fuhrmeister
May 4, 2021
Jeffrey Marvin Fuhrmeister, age 63, passed away on May 4, 2021 in Dallas, TX with his hands held by his wife and children after a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis and pulmonary fibrosis. Jeff was blessed as the recipient of a double lung transplant on June 5, 2020 which gave him an extra 11 months with his loved ones. Jeff...
Dorothy Jean Lovell
May 4, 2021
How do you say good-bye to Dorothy Lovell? Those who know her may forever think of her on a beautiful blue-sky-white-puffy-clouds, gentle-breezes sort of day. Those who love her will feel her presence when they are sitting on a humble patio surrounded by nurtured flower beds and serenaded by noticeable birds, while sipping iced tea with friends. Those who have...
Nancy Cox
May 3, 2021
Nancy Ann Cox was born July 24, 1940 in Hillsboro, Texas. The daughter of Aubrey Lee Farrell and Lorine Kirk Farrell. Nancy had 2 older brothers, Jack and Leighton Farrell. She grew up in Hillsboro and graduated from Hillsboro High School.She attended Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas where she met the love of her life, Harvey Edward Cox,...
Lisa Mann
May 2, 2021
Lisa Marie Mann, age 54, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 2, 2021.Lisa was born in Mendota, IL on March 3, 1967 to Arthur and Helen (Briggs) Mann. She was raised in Keokuk, IA before moving to Dallas. She graduated from Keokuk High School in 1985 and then obtained her education degree from McMurray College in 1989. As a child,...
Aidain Jerome Smith
Apr 30, 2021
Aidain J. Smith (A.J.) was born on April 30, 2021 in McKinney, Texas to Kia Smith & Joshua Redding, and went to be with his Lord on April 30, 2021. He is preceded in death by his grandad, Jason Smith; uncle, A.J. Smith; & great-great grandmother, Daisy Mae Spann.Aidain is survived by his mom, Kia Smith; dad, Joshua Redding; big...
John Carlton Rowan
Apr 28, 2021
John Carlton Rowan of Plano, TX, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 28, 2021, at the age of 56. John was born on December 11, 1964 in Dallas to John W. and Gwen Rowan. After attending Richardson Pearce High School, he became a proud graduate of Texas A&M University, Class of 1987. He then received his law degree...