Obituaries
James Edward Carlin
Jul 2, 2020
James Edward "Jim" Carlin was born on April 1, 1945 in Harriman, Tennessee to Delbert Dennis Carlin and Imogene Lenore Payne Carlin. He joined big sister, Anita, and later the family was complete with the arrival of his little sister, Nancy. The family moved around the country during Jim's early years. The family settled in Irving as Jim started high...
Charles Ballinger
Jul 2, 2020
Charles Frederick Ballinger was born January 29, 1938 in Little Blue, MO to Fred Ballinger andFrances Miller. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 2, 2020.Charles served in the Air Force from 1955 to 1959 as an airplane mechanic and retired after 40 years working as a mechanic at DeSoto Paints in Garland, Texas.He is survived...
Doris Marie Haker
Jun 30, 2020
Doris Marie Haker passed away June 30th, 2020 the Lexington Medical Lodge in Farmersville, Texas. Doris was born September 19, 1944 to Walter "C" and Georgia Mosier. She is survived by her husband Charles Haker, daughters Deanna Doyle (Teddy) of Bonham, TX, Sons Ray Morris (Gina) from Anna, TX, Clay Morris (Jody) of Princeton, TX. Step-son Chuck Haker from Van...
Mark Waggoner
Jun 30, 2020
Mark Leslie Waggoner passed away on June 30, 2020 in McKinney, TX. Mark was born in Las Vegas, NM on October 15th , 1963 and grew up in Socorro, NM. He further attended New Mexico State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology. He was many things to many people. A loving husband, father,...
Debora Darlene Peters Nelson
Jun 30, 2020
Debi "Darlin'" was born in Little Rock, AR and grew up in Mesquite, TX. She graduated from Winnfield Vocational School in Winnfield, LA. Debi had a sweet soul and loved visiting with friends and going out to eat.She is survived by her two beautiful daughters Heather Nelson (Tyler Irwin) of Celeste, TX and Tiffany Nelson (Scott Covington) of Dallas, TX....
Lonnie Jimmie Taylor
Jun 28, 2020
Jimmie Taylor was born April 21st, 1921 in Dublin, Texas. Her parents were W.D. Clayton and Mary Williams Clayton.Jimmie married Bill Taylor November 3rd, 1940. They had 2 children Sue Taylor and Jack Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband (Bill Taylor). Jimmie had 1 brother Howard Waldon and 6 sisters Myrtle Williams, Eula Kirby, Cate Stricklin, Nova...
Ruth Annette Coon
Jun 21, 2020
Ruth Annette Coon, called "Annette" (or more lovingly, "Mama Coon,") passed away on Sunday June 21, 2020 in McKinney, Texas. We will gather to celebrate her beautiful life at 4:00pm on Saturday June 27, 2020 at Charles W. Smith and Sons Funeral Home in downtown McKinney, Texas. She was born on May 23, 1957 in Ganado, Texas to Esther Estrello...
Regina Charlesetta Phillips
Jun 20, 2020
Regina Charlesetta Phillips departed this life on June 20, 2020. Regina was born on June 27th,1949 to the late Mr. Reginald Norris and Ms. Annie Louise Phillips in McKinney, Texas.Regina attended public school in Plano, Texas and later at Doty High School in McKinney, Texas. She worked for The Red Roof Inn and retired January 12th, 2009. In her later...
John "Paul" Lawson
Jun 19, 2020
On Friday, June 19th, 2020, John "Paul" Lawson passed away in McKinney, TX at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his wife Carole and his parents, John and Zuella Lawson. He is survived by two daughters, Suzy Lawson from Galveston, Texas and Cindy Luvender from McKinney, Texas as well as two grandsons, Davis (22) and Grant(20)...
Elaine Williamson Dodgen
Jun 19, 2020
Elaine Williamson Dodgen, of Dallas, TX, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2020. She was born September 26, 1935, in Beaumont, TX, to C.A. and Edna Jo Williamson. She was married for 44 years to Jack Dodgen. The two met at the University of Texas, where Jack worked for the Daily Texan and Elaine was a "co-ed". They were married...
Maryann Russo Solano
Jun 19, 2020
On June 19, 2020, Mary Ann Solano passed away at home with family at her side. She was born on May 17, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York to Mary and Antonio Russo. She graduated from Evander Childs High School in the Bronx, and married Raymond L. Solano Jr. ("Skippy") in 1955. Her immense love and intuition for floral design led...
Gary Alan Volberding
Jun 16, 2020
"My father lived until he was 64, so as far as I'm concerned anything past that is gravy." When he died on June 16, 2020, in McKinney, Texas at age 85, Gary Volberding had, by his count, savored twenty-one extra years of life. Gary was born in Chicago on November 10, 1934, and grew up on the west side in...
Cruz Antonio Acosta-Vazquez
Jun 14, 2020
Cruz Antonio Acosta- Vázquez, de 40 años, entró en descanso el 14 de junio de 2020 en su casa en Wylie, Texas. Hna. Acosta nació el 21 de noviembre de 1979 en México de Antonio Acosta- sanchez y madre Manuela Vazuez Mendoza.No esta programado servicios en este momento. Su sus cenizas sepultadas en México.Le pedimos que ore por él y...
Theodore (Ted) Scrimger
Jun 12, 2020
THEODORE (TED) ROBERT SCRIMGERBorn May 19, 1935 in Detroit, MI – Passed June 12, 2020 in Wylie, TXOn June 12, 2020 our beloved Husband, Dad, and Grandpa went home to the Lord following an extended battle with cancer. He passed at home surrounded by his loving and heartbroken family. Ted was a big man with a big personality. He rarely...
Osagumwenro Odemwingie
Jun 11, 2020
Our community sadly lost Osagumwenro "Osas" Chester Odemwingie on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the age of 35 in Dallas, Texas. A resident of Dallas, Texas since 2000, Osas was born on April 2, 1985 to Peter and Esohe Odemwingie in Benin City, Edo State.Osas is survived by his parents; his son Esosa Peyton Odemwingie; his brothers Raymond and Wesley...
Joyce Creel
Jun 9, 2020
Joyce Alexander Creel, 62, passed early Tuesday morning, June 9th, at her home in Sachse. Joyce was born December 7th, 1957, in Mckinney, Texas to Ethel Fay Key and Walther Truett Key. She married Stephen Alexander on May 19th, 1984 with three little girls; Brandi, Misty & Crystal. Joyce mothered two children, Megan and Justin Alexander and was widowed by...
Billy Gilbreath
Jun 8, 2020
Billy Roy Gilbreath, Jr. Born July 26, 1956, passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2020 after battling cancer. Billy was a lifelong learner earning degrees from Northwestern Oklahoma University, Amberton University, Kansas State University, and Texas A&M University-Commerce. He was an avid outdoorsman who was passionate about sharing his knowledge of fishing, hunting and all things environmental with...
MELVIN RAY MURLEY
Jun 8, 2020
Melvin Ray Murley, age 74 of McKinney, Taxes, passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2020. He was born on June 14, 1945 in McKinney, TX to Oscar King & Bonnie Ruth Murley. He married Linda Sue on June 16, 1966. They were married 51 years. He was an electrician by trade until his retirement in 1986.Melvin is survived...
Billy McGee
Jun 5, 2020
Billy Edward McGee, age 83 of Garland, TX, passed away June 5, 2020, in Garland, TX. Bill was born on May 1, 1937, in Garland, TX to Frank and Tressie McGee. After attending High School Bill enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed at Parris Island, South Carolina. After his Honorable Discharge from the Marines Bill owned...
Peggy Nell Faulkner
Jun 4, 2020
Peggy Faulkner, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, passed away June 4, 2020 in Garland, Texas. Peggy was born on November 23, 1935 in Seymour, Texas to Maggie and Allen Sprowls. She married the love of her life, Tommy Faulkner, on July 1, 1955. As a military family moving frequently, Peggy always made every home feel special. They...
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