Obituaries

Ronald Lee Montgomery

Ronald Lee Montgomery

May 8, 2015

Ronald Lee Montgomery, 76, died Friday, May 8, 2015 at Presbyterian Hospital of Allen. He was a former native of Southern Indiana and was a machine operator for Reynolds Metal prior to retiring. He then moved with his wife, Phyllis Montgomery who is now deceased to Clearwater, Florida to be near the ocean and warmer temperatures they loved so much....

Myrna Frances Lawson

Myrna Frances Lawson

May 7, 2015

Myrna Frances Lawson, 76, of McKinney, Texas passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015. Myrna was born December 29, 1938 to Hollis Hood and Artie Mae Curtsinger Hood. Services will be at Carey & Son Funeral Home, 216 E. Main Street, Springfield, Kentucky on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Burial will be at Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery/Brush Grove Cemetery in...

Joseph Jones

Joseph Jones

May 6, 2015

Joseph Jones, of Sachse, Texas passed on May 6, 2015 at his home after courageously fighting an extended illness. He was surrounded by love at the time of his death, and he continued to embrace the beauty of life until the time of his passing.Joseph was born March 16, 1954 in Fresno, California to Ida Mae Wade. He spent his...

Brenda Jean Scales

Brenda Jean Scales

May 6, 2015

Brenda Jean Scales, age 75, of Greenville, Texas, passed away May 6, 2015 in Plano, Texas. With sad hearts we say "see you soon" to Brenda. She was a genuine light to so many who knew her. Brenda was born March 20, 1940 in Tom Bean, Texas where she also grew up. Brenda was a member of the Family Fellowship...

Marie Stracener

Marie Stracener

May 3, 2015

Lanora "Marie" Stracener was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2015 in Mabank, Texas at the age of 88 years young.Marie was the fifth of six children born to Luther and Lydia Cook. Marie is preceded in death by three siblings; Edith Smith, Lucille Cunningham and Daphne Hough. Marie is survived by her two siblings...

Ricky Don L Case

Ricky Don L Case

May 3, 2015

Ricky Don L Case, beloved brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend passed away May 3, 2015. He was born September 21, 1957, in Dallas, TX, to Clyde Case and Nita Mobley Case. Rick was honorably discharged from the Army and his enduring love and respect for our veterans was evident throughout his life. He has joined his Mom and Dad...

Carrie Elizabeth Cooper

Carrie Elizabeth Cooper

May 3, 2015

Carrie Carr Cooper, age 93, passed away May 3, 2015, in Richardson, Texas. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother. Carrie was born January 7, 1922, near Denton, Maryland, to Edmond and Elizabeth Carr. She lived most of her life in Delmar, Maryland, where she was a member of St. Stephen's United Methodist Church. Carrie obtained her degree...

Dorothy Ann Walthall

Dorothy Ann Walthall

Apr 28, 2015

Dorothy "Ann" Walthall, 80, passed away April 28, 2015, at Lewisville Estates, in Lewisville, Texas.Ann was born July 3, 1934, in Dallas to A.O. and Susan Nicholson, the 2nd of 3 children. She attended school in the Highland Park Area until her marriage on August 17, 1953, to Ruel Erwin Walthall. They had one son, Larry Mitchell Walthall, on September...

Patricia Ann Luna

Patricia Ann Luna

Apr 28, 2015

Patricia Ann (Pat) Luna, 52, of Princeton, was born January 18, 1963, in McKinney, Texas, her parents being Eddie Pete Park Nelson and Martha Ann Magers Nelson. She in survived by her husband Armando and children and other family members.Visitation, Friday, May 1, 2015, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the McKinney location of Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral...

Mary Helen Hight

Mary Helen Hight

Apr 25, 2015

Helen Hight, a 20 year resident of the Wylie area, died Saturday the 25th of April.Born in Dallas, Texas, Helen was a wife, mother and housewife. She loved gardening, collecting recipies and had a wonderful smile that could light up a room.Helen is survived by her husband, David Hight, her daughter, Nita Hight, and her son, Ron Coleman. She is...

James Craig Arneson

James Craig Arneson

Apr 24, 2015

James Craig Arneson, 80, left this earth on April 24, 2015, far too early.Jim, as he was known by his many friends, had a great sense of humor, an infectious smile and an infinite love for his wife, his children and his grandchildren. He was the best husband, the best father and the best grandfather anyone could hope for.Like his...

Marion F. Godwin

Marion F. Godwin

Apr 23, 2015

- Marion Francis Godwin -On January 30,1923 a son was born to Minnie and Joseph Well Godwin he was named Marion Francis Godwin one of thirteen brothers and sisters.Our Dad was one of the greatest generation having served in the U.S.Navy during WWII. Dad was a metal smith 1st Class P.O. his duty was on the Pacific island of Siapan....

George Howard Mote

George Howard Mote

Apr 21, 2015

George Howard Mote of Princeton, Texas went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in McKinney, Texas.He was born January 31, 1928 in Sharon, Oklahoma to the late Bernard and Edith Mote. Mr. Mote was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. He graduated from Oklahoma A&M in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He retired from Lone Star Trucking Co. after 27...

Marilyn Woolsey

Marilyn Woolsey

Apr 20, 2015

Marilyn Woolsey was born on July 30, 1932 in McAlister, Oklahoma and died on April 20, 2015 in Garland, Texas. She is survived by husband, Byron; sons, Mark and his wife, Mary, and Don; grandsons, Trevor, Ian, and Evan, and granddaughter, Colleen and her husband Thomas Tillson. Her youngest son, Ken, was tragically killed in March of 2007. Ken's wife,...

Virginia Katherine Smith

Virginia Katherine Smith

Apr 20, 2015

Born June 15, 1921 in Shelbina, Missouri, died April 20, 2015 in Dallas. She is survived by sons; Bart and wife Donna Smith and Tim Smith.One Sister Anna Jean Foreman, 2 Grandchildren Lauren Stevenson and husband Ben Stevenson, and Derek Smith. Memorial Service will be Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Wilshire Baptist Church of Dallas.Interment will be...

Ana Maria Cicala

Ana Maria Cicala

Apr 20, 2015

Ana "Anita" Maria Cicala, age 64, of Garland, Texas, passed away April 20, 2015. She was born July 26, 1950 in Lineras, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Mercedes and Zenaida Solis.Anita was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Leonardo Solis.She is survived by her husband of forty-one years, Stephen Cicala; son, Tony Cicala and his wife, Jeanne; daughter, Lucy...

Ann Leist Pennington

Ann Leist Pennington

Apr 19, 2015

Ann Leist Pennington, age 86, passed away April 19, 2015 in Richardson, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born September 10, 1928 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, where she grew up and graduated high school. She was a 1950 graduate of Mississippi State College for Women in Columbus, Mississippi. Ann was preceded in death by her loving father, who was...

Myrtle Lee Eaton

Myrtle Lee Eaton

Apr 17, 2015

Myrtle Lee Eaton, 87, Born June 6th 1928 in Louisiana, passed away Friday April 17th, 2015 at Park Manor nursing facilities in McKinney TX. Small Services will be held at 2p.m. Sunday at Wilson Chapel Cemetery in Lowry Crossing, TX. She is survived by Sons Bennie Eaton, Jesse Eaton all of McKinney, and Jerry Eaton of Tennessee; Daughters Linda Moncier...

Paul Vernon Briscoe

Paul Vernon Briscoe

Apr 17, 2015

Paul Vernon Briscoe, formerly of Ponca City and Bethany, Oklahoma, passed away on April 17, 2015, in Wylie, Texas, at the age of 92. He was born on May 21, 1922, to Phillip Lee and Birdie Rice Ashford Briscoe in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He was married to Ponce Marlene Briscoe on December 19, 1943 in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Paul graduated...

Scotty Wayne McDonald

Scotty Wayne McDonald

Apr 15, 2015

Scotty Wayne McDonald, age 51, passed away April 15, 2015 in Garland, Texas. He was born March 27, 1964 in Dallas, Texas. Scott was a 1982 graduate of Garland High School. He loved the Blue Angels, was very Patriotic, and was very proud to be a Texan and an American.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Minnie Webb;...