Obituaries
William (Bill) Arthur Land Jr.
Apr 29, 2025
William Arthur Land Jr. passed away April 29, 2025, at the age of 80 in Richardson, Texas. He was born on December 29, 1944 in Grand Saline, TX to William Arthur Land Sr. “Dub” and Miriam Coffman Land. Bill graduated from Grand Saline High School in 1963 where he ran track. He won a district meet in the 880 and...
Dennis Tarnell Sirls, III
Apr 26, 2025
Dennis Tarnell Sirls III passed away unexpectedly in his home on April 26th. He was born on January 9th to parents Dennis Tarnell Sirls Jr and Madison Lay.
Baby Dennis was loved by everyone who had the privilege of meeting him during his short time here on earth. He is described as a loving, smart, and cuddly baby boy. He loved...
Lorraine McCracken
Apr 25, 2025
Lorraine Herta (Russell) McCracken, 75, of McKinney, Texas passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 in her home with her sons and her husband of 54 years at her side.
Lorraine was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on June 17, 1949 to Joseph and Herta Russell. Her father was a WWII US Navy veteran and eventual retiree which gave her the opportunity...
Kathy Mary Sexton
Apr 24, 2025
Kathy Sexton, a beautiful soul who lit up every room she entered, went to be with the Lord and His angels on April 24, 2025. Her warmth, strength, and unwavering love left a lasting mark on all who had the joy of knowing her.
Kathy is survived by her devoted husband, John Sexton; her loving daughter, Julie Byrum, and son-in-law Charles...
Billie Bess Mills
Apr 23, 2025
Billie Bess Mills, 89, August 4, 1935 - April 23, 2025 Billie Bess Mills was born in Paris, Texas to James & Bessie Lowry. As a child her family moved to Amarillo, Tx where she later attended Palo Duro High School. While still a student, she met Jimmy Mills, who became the love of her life and her husband of...
Lewis Everett Scott
Apr 17, 2025
Lewis “Papa Wowo” Scott
Lewis Scott, 92, of Sachse, Texas, passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was known affectionately by nearly everyone—family, friends, and neighbors—as “Papa Wowo.” Lewis lived a joy-filled life marked by a deep faith in Jesus Christ, service to others, and love for his family and friends.
He is survived by his daughter Rainey and her husband...
Mary Frances Haines
Apr 17, 2025
Mary Haines born December 16,1930 in Frost, Texas and passed away on April 17, 2025.
Mary loved dogs and always had at least one, if not many. She loved to quilt and always made baby quilts for friends and family. Mary also loved to read.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Homer Treat and Clara D'orsay Gilmore. Son Joe Gilbreath...
Stephan Cathey
Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday evening, April 15, 2025, the Lord quietly and peacefully called Stephan Cathey, while in her sleep to live with him in Heaven. Stephan had prepared for this reunion much of her entire life.
Born June 13, 1959, to Truman and Peggie Cummings, Mesquite, Texas, she spent every Sunday with her mom, dad and older brother Kyle, worshipping at East Grand...
Steven A. Lokey
Apr 14, 2025
Steven Averill Lokey, 47, of Nevada, Texas, passed away peacefully at home with family. Born in Mexia, Texas, Steven was the beloved son of the late Patrick and Barbara Lokey. He was raised in Longview, Texas, where he built deep roots and lifelong friendships. Since 2020, he had made his home in Nevada, Texas.
Steven never met a stranger. His heart...
Irene Ann Szmuc
Apr 14, 2025
Irene Ann Szmuc loving mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully in Canton, Texas on April 14, 2025 at the age of 95. Irene loved the Lord and was a devoted Catholic. She is survived by her eldest daughter Roberta Griffith and son-in-law Curtis and her youngest daughter Tammy Burns and son-in-law Larry. Irene had two grandsons Ryan Joseph and...
Garry Wayne Mathewson
Apr 12, 2025
Garry Wayne Mathewson, 67, of Garland, Texas passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 10, 1957 in Topeka, Kansas, he was the cherished son of Wayne Arthur Mathewson and Jacqualine Jean Crisler.
In his early years, Garry's family relocated to Garland, where he graduated from Berkner High School in 1975. Answering the call to...
Cassie Lyn George
Apr 12, 2025
Cassie George was a remarkable soul—wise beyond her years, compassionate beyond measure, and endlessly generous. She saw the world with depth, kindness, and understanding, always offering a helping hand or a comforting word to those in need. Her selflessness knew no bounds, and her unwavering care touched countless lives.
Cassie’s legacy is one of love, quiet strength, and profound impact. She...
Lori Lea Andrews
Apr 12, 2025
Laurel (Lori) Andrews was born on August 30, 1964 in Coudersport, Pennsylvania. On March 19, 1993, she gave birth to her only child, Clayton. Lori was a loving wife, mother, sister, friend and aunt. She studied nursing at Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing, where she graduated and went on to have a successful career of over 40 years as...
Sid Richard Morris
Apr 12, 2025
Sid Richard Morris was born March 20, 1936 in Nevada, Texas as the younger brother to Ben Morris and the son of Richard Herman and Evelyn Morris. He entered Heaven’s gates after a brief illness on April 12, 2025.
After moving to Garland, Texas and graduating from Garland High School in 1954, he attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas where he...
Catherine D. Nash
Apr 7, 2025
Catherine Nash, a mother, grandmother, and believer in God, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, in Frisco, Texas, at the age of 85. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 15, 1939, Catherine was the widow of David Nash, her husband, who died in 1996, and the proud mother of her son, Mike Bruck, by her 1st marriage with James...
Mary S Floyd
Apr 6, 2025
Mary Sue Floyd, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on May 31, 1945, in Troy, Alabama, Mary's life was guided by her unwavering faith, which also shaped her approach to motherhood.
After losing her mother in 1951, Mary, the eldest of eight children, took on a maternal...
Clark Allen Findley Jr.
Apr 6, 2025
Clark Allen Findley Jr passed away on April 6, 2025 in the wee hours, after a long illness and just reaching his 69th birthday. He was a lifelong Texan who never strayed far from his roots nor wanted to. Clark was a loving son, brother, father, and uncle who was cherished by all. He was truly a gifted pianist, who...
Brinlee Layne Farris
Apr 3, 2025
Brinlee Layne Farris passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, April 3, 2025 in a tragic auto accident. Brinlee was 18 years old, the daughter of John Farris, Jr. and Kayla Farris born on August 22, 2006. Brinlee was a senior at Wylie East High School where her teachers described her as a bright light, full of life, who lived life...
Razia Magdaline Shafqat
Mar 27, 2025
Razia Magdaline Shafqat, of Princeton, Texas, passed away on March 27, 2025, just 2 days after celebrating her 75th birthday. Razia was born on March 25, 1950, in Pakistan to Taj Din and Marium Taj Din.
Razia's life was one marked by love, dedication, and service. She married her beloved husband, Shafqat Paul on July 11, 1980, in Lahore, Pakistan. Their...
Steve Alan Sparks
Mar 26, 2025
Steve Allan Sparks, known as “Sparky,” was born on February 11, 1955, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He was the beloved son of Ed and Dixie Sparks, and the twin brother of Scott Aaron, who passed away at birth. Steve grew up alongside his brothers, Gene and Stan (deceased), in a small two-bedroom house near the Conoco plant.
Early Life
From an early...
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