Obituaries

Mar 15, 2024

Buddy "Arthur Laverne" Franklin, age 87, passed away on March 15, 2024. He was born on June 27, 1936, in Paynes, Mississippi. Buddy, as he was known to many, had a rich and fulfilling life that touched the hearts of all who knew him.Buddy grew up in the foothills of Mississippi, surrounded by a large and loving family. He proudly...

Mar 14, 2024

Petalina Haswell, age 72, a cherished soul born in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago on January 1, 1952, embarked on her final journey to reunite with her Lord and Savior on March 14, 2024. Surrounded by the warmth of her family and loved ones, Petalina bid farewell to this world, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and unwavering strength.

At...

Mar 13, 2024

Donald Ray Settles, 85, of Garland, Texas, died on March 13, 2024.  He was born in Marietta, Texas on February 14, 1939, to Leonard and Ophelia (Burkhalter) Settles. 



He attended Marietta Elementary until he moved to Dallas, Texas at age 9.  He attended L.V Stockard Middle School where he played football.  He attended Sunset High School until age 16 and then...

Mar 13, 2024

Rita Marie Davis (Jones) was born November 16, 1957, to Charles and Bernice Jones. She is remembered as a happy baby. Even as a child those that met her immediately fell in love with her.

 

Soon after graduating from Mesquite High School, she married James Davis (“JD”). They were married for 48 years and had four wonderful children. Perhaps one of...

Mar 12, 2024

Jonathan Francis “Jon-Jon”Conrey was born in Houston, Texas to Ronald & Michele Conrey in January of the year, 1992. These proud parents raised Jon, with his brother Louie, in the Texas tradition of hard work, attending church, pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors and living life to the absolute fullest. From his earliest years, he helped his family run The Rose Garden Wedding...

Mar 11, 2024

James Lee Willis, 78, of Sachse, Texas, passed away on March 11, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Deborah (Wehrle) Willis, their daughters and sons-in-law, Susan (Juan) Elizondo and Charon (Roy) Marden, and three grandchildren.

Jim was born March 21, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Grady Willis and  Dorothy (Martin) Willis. After graduating from Raytown High School, he went on to study journalism...

Mar 10, 2024

Maejean Dunaway Nixson, 87, died Sunday, March 10,2024 at her home in McKinney.  A memorial/funeral service will be held April 13, 2024 at Charles W. Smith funeral home in McKinney, TX.

 Her family includes 6 children, daughter Jeanne (Vonnie) Valdez of McKinney, TX, Sons: John Taylor of McKinney, TX, Wilson Taylor of Van Alstyne, TX, Amon Nixson Jr of Lake Frederick,...

Mar 9, 2024

Joel Edwin Peacock, born July 25, 1939, and passed away March 9, 2024, at the age of 84 of Garland, TX. Joel was born in DeKalb, TX to JC Peacock and Effie Spinks. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrna of almost 52 years, his parents and his brothers Truel Peacock and Marvin Peacock and sisters Lillian Peacock,...

Mar 8, 2024

Gloria Carol Spence was born on October 7, 1946, in Wylie, Texas to Grady and Ila Ceal Turner. Surrounded by her family, she peacefully passed on March 8th, 2024.

Having a heart for others, she quickly made friends wherever she went. She never met an animal she didn’t love. She treated the family pets like royalty and often took in strays....

Mar 7, 2024

En memoria de Jorge Parra, nacido el 25 de septiembre de 1973 en Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua, México, y fue al encuentro del Señor el 7 de marzo de 2024 en Farmersville, TX

Precedido en la muerte por su hermano Salomón Parra y sus abuelos, Román Parra, Jacinta Torres, Abraham Quezada y Tomacita Martínez.

Le sobreviven su Esposa Celina Lopez e hijos Jorgito y...

Mar 5, 2024

Mark Forrest Reed was born November 1, 1961, in Wichita, KS to Philip and Norma Reed.  He passed from this life of natural causes on March 4,2024, peacefully at his home in Plano.  Mark had a lifelong career at Texas Instruments, where he excelled in his field for many years. He had a passion for travel and traveled extensively around...

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Laura Bell Wester

1940-2024

 

Laura Wester, 84, born in Greenville, Mississippi on January 1, 1940, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 2, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones. At the age of 19, Laura, also known as “Mo” by her grandchildren, married John William Wester and remained married for 27 years. She was witty, smart,...

Feb 28, 2024

Christopher Adam Lord, 40, of McKinney, TX passed away on 2/28/2024.Chris was born August 18, 1983 in Cleburne, Texas, moving around during his childhood before graduating from Grandbury High School. Chris was shelf motivated to do his best; working at CVS while earning an associate’s degree from The Art Institute of Dallas and a bachelor’s degree from the University of...

Feb 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Edwin Jones. Charles was born on May 3, 1937 in Arlington, TX to Otto Elmo Jones and Ruby Nell Jones and passed away on February 27, 2024. 

Charles’ family owned and operated the County Line Service Station in Grand Prairie, TX. Not only was this the family business, it...

Feb 26, 2024

Robert Louis Liles, born in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 15, 1958, passed away on February 26, 2024, at the age of 65.

 

He is preceded in death by his mother, Edweina (Ferrell) Liles, his father, Louis E. Liles, and his niece, Sherilyn N. Bentley.  Robert was never married, with no children, but loved his family, including nieces and nephews.  Robert...

Feb 26, 2024

In Loving MemoryPatricia Ann Clauson, 77, of Princeton, TX, died peacefully at home on February 26, 2024, following a brief illness, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.Trish was born in Rochester, NY, on July 13, 1946, the oldest child of T. Vincent and Gladys Panella. Due to her family’s frequent moves, she attended many schools, including five...

Feb 26, 2024

Gwendolyn Marie Schmid went home to be with our Lord Monday, February 26, 2024, at the age of 80.  She was a loving wife, mother of three wonderful sons, and grandmother who devoted her life to her Lord and her family.  She was an active and committed member of First Baptist Church Garland.  Gwen was born in San Antonio, Texas,...

Feb 24, 2024

Brenda Gail Prater, 65, of Garland, Texas, passed away on Feb 26th, 2024 after a lengthy battle with cancer. 

Brenda Prater was born on April 9th, 1958 to AJ Ashworth and Eloise Sanders in Pasadena, Texas.   

In 1980, Brenda met Joseph at Fiesta Lanes in Garland, Texas. Brenda and Joseph married in August of 82 went on to have 3 children, Teran,...