Obituaries
Charles Joseph Hemphill
Aug 1, 2016
Charles Joseph Hemphill
3-10-47 to 8-1-2016
Funeral Services: Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral Home
Viewing: Friday, August 5, 2016, 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral: Saturday, August 6, 2016, 10 a.m.
Interment immediately following at:
Lakeview Cemetery, 2343 Lake Road, Lavon, TX 75166
Born in 1947, Charles Hemphill grew up in Southern California’s iconic, “golden era.” A military brat, young Charles developed passions for military history,...
Theon Ford
Jul 31, 2016
Theon “Ed” Ford, age 75 of Wylie, TX, passed away July 31, 2016 in Dallas, TX. He was born on November 13, 1940 in Covington, GA to Thurman Theodore and Gladys Melvina (Darby) Ford. Ed served in the U.S. Coast Guard, was a master mechanic and a member of Lavon Drive Baptist Church in Garland.
A visitation will be held from...
Greg John Becker
Jul 30, 2016
Greg was born in Madison, Wisconsin on August 21, 1964 to Butch and Dorothy Becker. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Science degree.
He was a Claims Manager for Liberty Mutual for 20+ years. He was extremely active and enjoyed mountain biking, coaching softball, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his...
Cynthia Elizabeth Bailey
Jul 29, 2016
Cynthia is survived by her husband, Greg Bailey of Rockwall, TX; children, Misty Dawn Ford, Jennifer and Chad Brown of San Marcos, TX, Ashley and Tim Bowser of Rockwall, TX; grandchildren Zoe, Kya, Shina, Kole, Lindsey, Aston, Donovan, Kaitlynn, Lindsy, Trinity, Brenden, and Chloe. Brother in law and sister in law Hugh and Julie Bailey also Tim Bailey. She also...
Dustin Michael Bennett
Jul 28, 2016
Dustin Bennett, age 36 of Garland, TX, passed away July 28, 2016 in Garland, TX. He was born April 8, 1980, in San Benito, TX to Laura Nichols and William Bennett.
Dustin is survived by his mother, Laura Nichols and husband, Steve; step-father, Lonnie York and wife Joyce; brother, Dr. William Bennett and wife, Dr. Melissa Bennett; step-sister, Lyndee York...

Madeleine LaVelle Kellam
Jul 26, 2016
Madeleine “Lynne” Kellam (Bovard) passed away peacefully at her home in McKinney, Texas on Tuesday, July 26th, 2016 at the age of 75.
Lynne is survived by her husband, William “Sarge” Kellam of McKinney Texas, daughter Kathy Bankes and husband Doug of Allen, Texas as well as grandchildren Abbey Bankes, Aaron Bankes, Andy Bankes, Annagrace Bankes, and Janie Spiteri. She...
Lincoln Ray Davis
Jul 24, 2016
Lincoln Ray Davis, 52, of Dallas, Texas, passed away suddenly July 24th, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife Mary, step daughter Ciara, mother and step father Bonnie and Jim, brothers Darrel, Troy and Curtis, sister DeeAnn, nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces and many other family and friends. He is predeceased by his father Robert Ewing Davis.
Lincoln was...
Jerry Whatley
Jul 24, 2016
Jerry was born on August 22, 1949 and passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016.Jerry was a resident of Texas.
Ermadine Scott
Jul 24, 2016
Ermadine "Erma" Scott, 89; passed away July 24, 2016 at her home in McKinney with her loving family at her side. She was born on May 10, 1927 in Post Oak, Henderson County, Texas. Erma was the daughter of Effie Mae (Womack) Thomas and Lawrence Thomas.She attended Post Oak School. She married Troy Lewis Haynes and they had five children...

Charles L. Bradshaw
Jul 18, 2016
Charles LaVern Bradshaw, age 72 of Dallas, TX, passed away July 18, 2016.
Charles was a sports enthusiast, especially for the teams at the University of Oklahoma, his alma mater. Among his favorites were the O.U. Sooners football team, the O.U. Womens basketball team and the Dallas Stars ice hockey team. As well as staying very up to date on...
William Bruce Hash
Jul 18, 2016
William Bruce Hash of Dallas, Tx. 1951-2016 Born 5-21-1951 Died 7-18-2016 Monday.
Bruce was born on May 21, 1951 at McMinnville Hospital in Warren County Tennessee and the Lord called him home on July 18, 2016. He passed away peacefully after a long battle with a terminal illness. He is survived by his son, Bruce Dewayne Hash of Tyler, Tx....
Ernest Murray
Jul 18, 2016
Ernest Murray, age 75, passed away on July 18, 2016 in Rockwall Texas. Ernest was born in Reidsville Georgia on April 27, 1941 to George Dewey and Lonie Bell Murray. After graduating from high school Ernest enlisted in the Army. In 1962 he married the love of his life, Elsie Odom and they started a family. His military service took...
Coraliss Charles Carver
Jul 18, 2016
Coraliss (Toby) Carver, 96, passed away July 18 in Dallas, TX.
Born in Canton, Illinois, to Charles W. and Nellie E.(Roberts) Carver, he married Dorothy M. Vaughn on July 19, 1942, in Palmyra, Missouri. They were married for 74 years and Dorothy survives.
Also, surviving is their only child Richard Carver (Janet) of Richardson, TX; three grandchildren, Jason M....

Rosita B. Garza
Jul 18, 2016
Rosita B. Garza, age 69 of Wylie, TX, passed away July 18, 2016 at her home. She was born on December 1, 1946 in Alice, TX to Jose Barrientez and Margarita De La Cerda. Rosita was married to Fernando Martinez in 1983 in Premont, TX. She spent her life as homemaker taking care of her family and was a member...
Dominick Joseph Cannizzaro
Jul 14, 2016
Dominick Cannizzaro, age 55 passed away from a lengthy illness on July 14th, 2016.
He was born in Long Island, NY on July 8th, 1961 to Paula and Dominick Cannizzaro (deceased).
He is survived by his son Dominick Anthony Cannizzaro, his mother Paula Cannizzaro, sister Annmarie Cannizaro, Joe Cannizzaro, Brother and his wife Beverly and daughter Nicole.
To leave the family...
Willie Ross Dawson
Jul 13, 2016
DAWSON, Willie Ross “Bill,” 81 of Garland, was called home on Wednesday, July 13. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Bill served as a deacon at the Calvary Hill Baptist Church where he touched the lives of many. He spent countless hours volunteering his time and efforts. Bill loved his Lord, country, and family. He...
John Richard Haubrich
Jul 13, 2016
John Richard Haubrich, age 67 of Rowlett, TX passed away July 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Marjorie Haubrich and brother, Dan Haubrich. John is survived by his wife, Pat; children, Staci Hanna-Souther (Tracy) and Brett Hanna (Kim); beloved grandchildren, Tucker Souther, McKenzie Souther, John Wesley Hanna and RyAnn Wyrick. Also left to mourn...
Linda Jean Cadenhead Giggleman Long
Jul 13, 2016
Memorial Service 1:00 p.m. Saturday July 23, 2016 at the Wilshire Baptist Church 4316 Abrams Road Dallas, Texas 75214. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to UT Southwestern Medical Center, P.O. Box 910888 Dallas, TX 75391-0888 or online at www.utsouthwestern.edu/donatenow to support "The Men's Cancer Support Group in The Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center." Please make...
Grover Charles Wilson
Jul 8, 2016
Grover Charles (Big Chuck) Wilson was born October 10, 1955 passed 07/08/2016 was a lifetime resident of McKinney, TX. Chuck is survived by his two children daughter Jennifer Wilson, son Grover (Little Chuck) Wilson, three grand children Terry Miller, Elizabeth Miller, Joshua Wilson, three sisters Lou Light, Cynthia Walker, Sarah Graham, one brother Michael Scott Wilson, many nieces, nephews, and...

Joshua Major Glenn
Jul 6, 2016
Joshua Major Glenn passed away on July 6, 2016 in Plano, TX. He was born on July 6, 2016 in Plano, TX to Jon David "J.D." and Melissa (Mellgren) Glenn.Joshua is survived by his parents, J.D. and Melissa Glenn; sisters, Grace and Logan; and brother, Jon Ryan.