On December 6, 2022, CLARA MAE MILTON MURDOCK reached out to take the hand of her heavenly Father.  She is preceded in death by her mother Mary Caroline Russ Milton, her father Foy Cowen Milton, husband Cary Mack Murdock, daughter Marilyn Murdock Walderns, and sisters Ruby Wells and Hazel Clements. Survivors are her son Michael Cary Murdock (wife Rebecca) and her five grandchildren: Grant Murdock (wife Rebekah), Hannah Murdock (partner Melanie), Laura Walderns Kirk (husband Jason),...

Sandra Sue Hart, 75, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. We are heartbroken to lose someone so special. She was a wonderful, kind, and generous wife, mother, sister, friend, and we will miss her dearly. Sandra was married to her loving husband, Loren Hart for 44 years. She enjoyed volunteering her time with him at Texas Italian Greyhound Rescue (TIGR) and traveling with her friends to see Elvis tribute concerts. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence...

Thomas Kevin Bard, age 58, of Little Elm, Texas, sadly passed on November 25, 2022 following a tragic ATV accident.  Thomas was a Master Mason, Professional Pool Designer, and an avid Hunter.   Thomas is survived by his wife Christine, daughter’s Nikki and Ashley; Parents- Fred and Alyce Bard, Sister Kristi and spouse Michael Jurcak, Brother Kirk and his spouse Astrid Bard, his Nieces, Nephews, and extended family and friends.   A memorial service will be held in his...

On November 24, 2022, Tiffany Leigh “Gabel” Prazak, Loving Wife and Mother of three, passed away at age fifty-three. An Avid Artist, Plantsman and Naturalist. Tiffany earned an Associates of Arts and Sciences in Mental Health Counseling.  Tiffany had an infectious loving spirit, She loved children and all children loved her, there was not anyone Tiffany met that she didn’t leave a beautiful forever impression on. She loved reading and learning, she loved painting and...

It would be difficult to try to boil Jerry Niles Jordan down to a few adjectives, but if one had to choose, one would say that he was curious, hardworking, generous, and welcoming. He was born in 1929 in Wink, Texas. He was the son of a self-made oilman and a Red Cross Desert Rat Volunteer (a volunteer selected from across the nation to assist soldiers testing atomic bombs in the 1950s). Jerry took his education seriously and graduated Highland Park High School at sixteen. He was an Eagle...

Mary C. Cruz was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world peacefully on November 8, 2022, at 76. Mary loved spending time fishing, dancing, and having family game nights. She will be dearly missed, but she is no longer suffering. 2 children and 5 stepchildren survive her: Leticia Medina-Cruz, of Lewisville, TX; Lisette Medina, of Little Elm, TX; Michael Cruz of Lewisville, TX; Cathy Meza of Garland, TX; Patsy Arnold of Hendersonville, TN; Yvonne Rodriguez...

Dean Peter Pyle, age 54, of Rockwall, Texas, passed away on November 3rd, 2022. Dean had spent over 60 days in the hospital after a kidney transplant that was later removed due to a massive infection and arterial bleed. After coming home in August, he fought so hard to get better and regain his strength. A secondary issue, Calciphylaxis, began and was diagnosed before his death. Calciphylaxis took its toll on Dean and he ended up back in the hospital, where he fought to make it for 7 days....

Patricia Ann (Cook) Hoffmeister, 86, of Lewisville, Texas passed away November 2, 2022. Pat was born on July 4, 1936, in West Palm Beach, Florida, to James and Daisy (McCroan) Cook. Not long after graduating from Lake Worth High school in 1954, Pat was eating with friends at a local diner and asked a handsome young man to pass her the salt. David Hoffmeister obliged, one thing led to another - and after a 4-year courtship, David & Pat were married...

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of mom, Glenda Lynette Laseter of Dallas.  Lynette left us for heaven on October 15th of 2022 at the age of 78 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born of Morton James and Christine Marguerite Hull on August 7, 1944. She is preceded in death by her husband EW Laseter and is survived by her daughter Charlotte Jeanine Wilbanks, and by her son Chris Laseter and his wife Christie Laseter, and their girls Kayla and Tiffaney Laseter...

Johnny Frank Fails, 78, of Tyler, Texas, passed away on October 12, 2022. Final goodbyes and visitation will be Sunday October 16, 2022 11am-1pm at Gateway Funerals & Cremation 17390 Preston Rd. Ste. 310, Dallas, TX. 75252. Johnny was born in East Texas on October 8, 1944. He attended Chapel Hill High School. Johnny was married to Geneva White on May 10, 1963; they were married 59 years. Johnny worked for Tyler Pipe for 28...

Marie Mildred (‘Rie) (Scheminant) Bentley, age 88, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on September 27, 2022 from sepsis. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am October 1, 2022 at the Bristol Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Gateway Funerals and Cremation. Marie was born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 18, 1934. Marie was married to Oscar Howard Bentley (Buddy) on September 2, 1960. Marie and Buddy were married 56 years until he passed in 2016. Marie worked...

Ronald Joseph “Ron” Weisenberger, 78, passed away from complications related to multiple sclerosis in Coppell, Texas, on September 18, just over a week before his 79th birthday. Born September 27, 1943, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Carl “Bud” and Leona (née Kinsey) Weisenberger, Ron grew up in Kenton, Ohio, and was the oldest of three siblings. He briefly attended Carnegie Tech (now Carnegie Mellon University) in Pittsburgh before joining the United States Air Force...

Will was born in Stuttgart, Germany while his parents were stationed there with the US Military. The family moved to Texas when Will was still very young and, after Will’s father returned from the First Gulf War, the family welcomed his brother Wade. The family moved once again and settled in Dallas, Georgia. Will attended elementary, middle and high school there. The boys were active in the Cub Scouts and sports, and Will developed a love for the game of football early on. Will...

GLORIA BACA WAS A MOTHER, GRANDMA, SISTER AND GREAT GRANDMOTHER. AS MANY KNOW, THE LOVE GLORIA HAD FOR HER GRANDKIDS, MARINA, LIZ AND JAVIER. HER GREAT-GRANDKIDS FAITH, JAY-JAY, AND CHRISTIAN. HER DAUGHTERS NORMA, AND PERLA. HONESTLY, IF YOU KNEW GLORIA, ALL SHE EVER TALKED ABOUT WAS HER FAMILY! SHE WAS THE STRONGEST WOMAN YOU COULD EVER KNOW. SHE WOULD BE IN PAIN AND YOU WOULD NEVER KNOW BECAUSE THAT IS WHO SHE WAS.  SHE CARES FOR OTHERS BEFORE HERSELF. SHE...

Hunter Hubert Miller, 88, of Tyler (Hideaway Lake) TX passed away Friday, August 19, 2022. Hunter was a loving father, brother and grandfather born November 10, 1933, in Luray VA to parents Hunter Henry Miller & Leola Eveline Gray Hagler. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps from 1951-1955, followed by a career as a computer operator for the federal government. Golf was one of his favorite past times, even working as a golf marshal at Hideaway Lake in retirement. Hunter...

Harriet Ann Stovall Kelley, 88,  died August 13th peacefully in her sleep while under the care of hospice near her North Dallas home. The daughter of Benjamin Franklin “Stovie” Stovall and Evelyn LinchStovall, she was born in Atlanta, GA on December 31st, 1933. She attended Grady High School and later Agnes Scott College (Atlanta), where she earned a degree in Art, and a minor in Botany. In 1958 she married childhood best friend, Lt. JG Charles (Chuck) Morgan Kelley, USN. A...

Terry Dean Crawford, age 71, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 after a long and valiant struggle with several chronic health conditions. Terry was born in Crystal City, Texas to Robert S. and Betty E. (Zimmerman) Crawford in late 1950.  As a proud 5th generation Texan who could trace his ancestry directly to the Battle of San Jacinto, he had an idyllic childhood growing up in the small town of Uvalde.  Even from a young age it was clear that Terry had a strong, kind,...

Charles Collings Jr. 83, has made his final sail to sea on August 1, 2022. Charles Collings Jr. was born to Charles Collings and Katherine Dee in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA on December 3, 1938. Born and raised in South Philadelphia in the Greys Ferry section of the city. He was a proud Merchant Mariner and told his friends and family of his adventures at sea. He sailed his first voyage on December 2, 1960 during his career he had a total of 8601 days at sea in his career. He held the...

Janell Minter Faggett, 78, of Carrollton, Texas, earned her wings on August 1, 2022.   She was born in Dallas, Texas on September 24, 1943, to Horace Minter and Ethel Green Minter.  She attended Lakeview Public School in Big Spring, TX.  She was a Methodist and belonged to Baker’s Chapel AME until moving to Carrollton, TX where she is a member of Impact Church DFW a non-domination church.  She married Roosevelt Faggett on September 25, 1998.  Janell worked...

Gary Michael Kroneberger was born on January 14th in Worthington, Minnesota, to Michael and Marilyn Kroneberger. He was very active, determined, and strong-willed.  His mom and sister describe him this way.  He was so handsome, he loved to joke, and was a talented athlete.  Gary was the anchorman for the track team, being relied on to win the race, had a great golf swing, and was a high scorer on the basketball team for his high school.  He had a determination and drive...

Jerrye Ruth Zoda Dillman entered heaven on Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was 84.   Jerrye was born on September 29, 1937, to Raymond and Lousie Zoda at home in Worhtham, Texas. She attended various schools as the family moved but graduated from Hobbs High School in New Mexico.   She went on to study at TCU and graduated as a Registered Nurse. Her career included working in doctor’s offices, hospitals and eventually an Oncology clinic in Sherman, Texas. She touched many...

Daniel Homer Miller passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022. After a long battle with cancer, he died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by loved ones in Flower Mound, TX Dan was born in 1962, to Patricia and Charles Miller in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Dan worked in the aerospace industry and crossed over to the oil and gas industry. He had an entrepreneurial spirit and opened his own business. In addition to taking pride in being successful at work, he enjoyed spending time with his...

Gordon Wayne Barrett took the staircase to Heaven on July 9th, 2022.  He is survived by his wife, Luda Barrett, Son, Pavel Barrett and sister Lilley Elaine Holland He also served in the Vietnam War for the U.S. Navy. Wayne was a dedicated United States Postal Service Employee for over 30 years.”

In Loving Memory of Lafayette Patterson Jr., (Sunrise) August 7th, 1942…(Sunset) July 8th, 2022. Lafayette was born to the union of Lafayette Patterson Sr. (deceased) and Sallie Patterson (deceased) in Jonesville, S.C. They eventually moved to Seattle, WA where he grew up and graduated from Garfield High School in 1960. Right after graduation, he entered the United States Navy and became a Nuclear Physicist operating the Nuclear reactor as a Submariner. Next, he went on to become a...

Judith Elaine Bryant was born on December 7,1946 and passed away on July 8, 2022. Judy is preceded by her late husband Homer Ivins and then late husband Robert Bryant & survived by her Son Dewayne Ivins & wife Janelle Ivins, her grandchild Amanda Rose Blaine Ivins, and her family: Joshua, Megan, Kendall & Witten Valerio, Gary & Cheryl Brown, Geoffrey, Lauren, Emilee and Peyton Brown and many friends. Judy loved her family and friends. She loved to make things by hand and...

James Andrew “Andy” Steck Born: February 18, 1948 - Denver, CO Called home: June 29, 2022 - Aubrey, TX   Andy is survived by wife Erma, son Scott, daughter Kelly, son-in-law Phil, grandchildren Alea, David and his wife Judith, Jessica, Rylie, Jett and brother Casey. Andy was loved and will be missed by many nieces, nephews and countless other friends and family.

Steven Daniel Powers departed this life of labor to a new life of reward on June 26, 2022. Steven was a caring, loving person, who would do anything to make people smile and he loved to make you laugh and had a very giving heart; he would give “the shirt off his back” if needed.  He had a very deep soul, he loved the “old school” rock-n-roll and loved listening to music on vinyl.  Steven was gifted with many talents; but his passion was music; he was a...

Carrie Ann Martin    On Sunday June 19th, 2022, Carrie Martin, devoted wife and mother of two passed away at age 57 in Allen, TX. Carrie was born July 29th, 1964, in Lansing, MI to Orval Sproat and Dolores Sproat. In 1985 she married her high-school sweetheart, Timothy Joseph Martin. Together they raised their daughter Alicia Hall and son Colby Martin. She spent most of her career at Frito-Lay serving the research and development finance department.  Carrie's passion...

Betty Stubbs Haven passed from this life to her heavenly reward on June 6, 2022, at the age of 83. Betty was born the daughter of Hilma Enger Stubbs and James Clifford Stubbs on December 31, 1938, in Cranfills Gap, Texas. She was one of nine children who grew up in humble beginnings as a sharecropper’s daughter, but rose to the heights of the corporate world as a key member of executive teams to Vice-Presidents and CEOs at some of the nation’s top Fortune 500 companies,...

Patricia Louise Davis was born on August 12, 1934 to Laura Louise and Harvey Martin Felts in Dodge City, Kansas. Patsy, as she was known during her childhood, lived in Dodge City her first few years, San Diego, California through her school years, and then Wichita Falls, Texas. This is where she met Joe Wayne Davis who was finishing service in the Air Force and moonlighting as a dishwasher in a drive-in restaurant where Pat (as she was now called) worked as a car-hop. They were married on...

Brent (John Brentano) Bersbach, 77, of Dallas, Texas, died Friday, 20 May 2022 in Plano, Texas of Stage 4 Sigmoid Colon Cancer. Born on Monday, 5 February 1945, in Greenwich, Connecticut, where his father was stationed during World War II, Brent was the son of the late Marjorie Elizabeth (Millsap) (stage name: Dorothy Lee) formerly of San Diego, California and the late Frank John Bersbach formerly of Evanston, Illinois. He had an idyllic childhood in the Chicago area, living in Winnetka,...

Linda Marie Kellison was born in Downey, CA on June 30, 1948. She worked for Michael’s arts and crafts store for 20 years. She enjoyed crafting, watching her tv shows and spending time with her great granddaughter Zoey. She passed away May 18, 2022 at her home in Justin, Texas. She was surrounded by her loved ones and, especially her granddaughter Jessica, whom took care of her in her final years of life. Linda is survived by her daughter Jackie Kellison of Huntigton...

Faye Sarubbi, 82, of Plano, Texas, passed away on Friday, May 13th, 2022. A Celebration of her Life will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 28th, 2022 at Gateway Funerals and Cremation. Dallas, Texas.  Ricky Jarrell will start the Celebration with prayer and dedication. Crematory arrangements are being handled by Gateway Funerals and Cremation. Faye was born in Mt. Selman, Texas on April 12, 1940.  She graduated in...

On Thursday, May 5, 2022, Sheauny Su Mackenzie passed away peacefully after a long battle with breast cancer. Sheauny was born on October 5, 1973 in Taipei, Taiwan to Kuo-Hsiung Su and Chunpi Shih. She was the oldest of three siblings, U-John Su and Susan Su.  Most of her childhood was spent growing up in Taiwan. However, she moved to Addison, Texas on July 4, 1990 with her parents and siblings. Sheauny graduated from Warren Travis White High School in 1993. Sheauny married Bruce...

Lorinda Kathryn Rider VanBuskirk Geddes, age 80, of Wylie, Texas, passed away on May 4th, 2022, after a 1 ½ year battle with cancer. “Lori” was born on April 12th, 1942 to George Price and Ann M. Rider in Syracuse, New York. She was an avid reader and enjoyed shopping, traveling, fishing, and working on her genealogy in her spare time. “Lori” is survived by her husband, James Michael Geddes, daughters Rhonda Grafton (Vidal Garcia), and Bonnie McDermott (Jon...

Señor, yo acepto de tu amor, con ánimo y gustoso, cualquier género de vida y muerte que quieras darme, con todas sus amarguras, penas y dolores. Como prueba de amor para unirme a tu redención por mí y mis hermanos, y con la esperanza luminosa de la eterna felicidad junto a ti. Amén.   Sandra Duenez, 55 years old, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2022 in Dallas, Texas surrounded by her family and loved ones. Sandra was born in Mexico...

Sunrise July 22, 1996 – Sunset April 26, 2022 It is with great grief that we announce the passing of “RJ”. We are eternally grateful for the Lord allowing us the opportunity to be blessed with such a son that empowered and taught us life lessons. RJ had a love for music and people. His smile was contagious, and he lit up any room he walked into. His presence was familiar and comforting. He enjoyed life and was fearless. Rest well and know that you are loved by so many....

Elizabeth Anne Foster, 73, of Sanger, Texas passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2022, surrounded by her family and loved ones. “Liz”, born in Denton, Texas but lived mostly in Sanger, a town she loved and never left. She retired from Integrated Alliance in Denton after serving as HR manager for over a decade and enjoyed spending time with her family. She had a quick wit and a creative mind. Elizabeth will be dearly missed and always remembered. Elizabeth was...

John Birsen Roach, Jr., age 70, died on April 17, 2022 at his home in Dallas, Texas after a courageous 90-day medical battle.  He was supported by an extensive medical team and a host of family members and friends.   His strong faith was the foundation of his life. John was born to John Birsen Roach, Sr. and Catherine Ann Allen Roach, in Wellington, Texas on June 20, 1951.  He grew up in nearby Shamrock, Texas and attended Shamrock I.S.D. with a group of 50 friends...

Raymundo Miranda “Nano” was born in Mexico and came to Dallas when he was 5.  He was raised in Dallas, Texas by his parents Raymundo Miranda and Martha Flores along with his sister Karla Miranda and brother’s Jose Miranda and Eduardo Miranda (who preceded him in death).  He is survived by his only son Ezra Armani Miranda who is 3 months old, nephews and nieces Roberto, Christopher, Destiny, Jacob, Aubrey, Scarlett, Johnathan, Layla, Luna and Ximena.

Ronald “Teto” Joseph Martinez, Jr., 38 of Irving, Texas passed away on March 31, 2022. He was born in Dallas, Texas on February 14, 1984. Son of Ronald Joseph Martinez, Sr. and Patricia Riley. He was survived by the love of his life Ann Marie, his seven children Naziah, Christian, Moses, Ayden, Jamie, Cali, Natalie. He is also survived by his 6 siblings Davina, David, Ricardo, Amber, Josh and Jonathan. Ronald grew up in Oak Cliff, Texas. He loved playing sports, hanging out...

On Thursday, March 24, 2022 Bessie, received her heavenly wings at the age of 76 years old. Bessie Bush, was married to Clarence Bush Sr. (Who preceded her in death) and she was the mother of seven children, Barbara Bush (Who preceded her in death), Clarence Bush Jr. (Spouse: Angela Bush), Rhonda Hogan (Spouse: Roy Hogan), Casey Bush (Spouse: Gayle Bush), Moblin Bush (Who preceded her in death), Ken Bush and Shameka Bonner. Her parents were Professor Alton Thomas and Queen...

Theron Bruce McNair, Jr., 79, passed away on March 23, 2022 from a short battle with serious medical issues. As a retired minister, he continued to share his faith and deep love of Jesus to the very end. He was the kind of man that never knew a stranger and loved to tell jokes and laugh. He had a witty sense of humor and an infectious laugh that made him a friend of many. He was born on January 30, 1943 to Theron Bruce McNair, Sr. and Annetta McNair in Avoca, Texas where he grew up. Bruce...

Our Lord took Elna home as she slept peacefully on March 20, 2022.  In addition to a long life as a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother she had worked as a trained nurse in the late 1930’s and became a full time stay at home mom in the late 1940’s. Elna’s marriage to Ed Vavrina spanned nearly 65 years when he passed away November 2, 2008.  After living in Los Angeles, Pico Rivera and Hemet, CA they eventually made their home in Las Vegas,...

James (Jim) Robert Stocks, Sr. passed away on March 19, 2022 in Denton, Texas. He was 89 years old. Jim was born in Raymond, Iowa on December 20, 1932 to Everett and Elsie (Bryson) Stocks. Jim was the sixth of ten children. He was raised on an Iowa farm, and dropped out of school in eighth grade to help on the family farm. He later received his GED when his own children were in grade school. Jim served in the Marines as a communications officer during the Korean Conflict. Jim traveled all...

Sharon Allen Sutcliffe, 69, of Dallas Texas passed away on the 17th of March, 2022.  Sharon was born in New Braunfels, Texas in 1952. After attending Canyon High School, she married and had two children: Stephen and Shari Hudson. She went on to receive a Bachelor's of Arts degree in English from Southwest Texas State University. She initially worked as a software documentation writer, until moving to software QRA with ProfitStars where she retired as QRA manager in 2018. She...

Raul Cazares, 51 has passed away to lift his soul and essence to Heaven.  After battling for so many years he gained his angel wings surrounded by the people he cared and loved unconditionally; his family and friends.  He is survived by his wife Vanessa Diaz and was a very loving father of Emily, Raul Alejandro and Hector Javier.  He is also survived by his loving brothers Francisco, Roman, Victor, Javier, Cesar and Oscar as will as his loving...

J Felix Lopez Ibarra nacido el 6 De Marzo de 1967 en La Boquita,Nayarit.Mx Hijo De Jesus Lopez y Juana Ibarra. Crecio en La Boquita,Nayarit.Mx donde asistio a la escuela al 6 grado.Empezo a trabajar en la pisca de algodon y chile. En la Boquita,Nayarit.Mx donde conocio a Martina Garcia quien es su pareja de vida procrearon a su hija Laura Lopez,al año se movio al norte al estado de California donde vivio 17 años donde procrearon 5 hijos mas...Edgar,Eduardo,Clarissa Daniel y...

Mary Callanan, born May 1947, was called upon to join the Lord on Thursday March 10th 2022.  She is preceded in death by her Father and Mother, Orville & Johanna Primeau, and her beloved Husband, Ronald Callanan.  She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Kelley (Callanan) Miller and Jeff Miller, and our Callanan/Wilhelm side of the family. Brothers in law and Sisters in Law; Robert Callanan preceded by Barbara Callanan, Philip Lucido preceded by Frances Lucido, Barbara...

Sherrill Dunevant Griffis passed away peacefully on March 1, 2022, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Roxboro, NC on April 21, 1943, to Edgar Love Dunevant, and Lillian Averette Dunevant. After graduating High School, Sherrill attended Wake Forest University. From there, she went to work for New York Life in New York City. Coming from a small farm in NC to the big city was exciting for Sherrill. She enjoyed the culture, art, and culinary experiences that NYC had to offer....