Obituaries

Christa Ann Dillard

Christa Ann Dillard

Aug 5, 2014

Christa Ann (Christy Hardin) Dillard, 47, of Double Oak, Texas passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 in Flowermound, Texas. Christy was born in McKinney, Texas on October 13, 1966 to John D. and Shirley Branam Hardin. Christy spent most of her adult life as a leasing agent for several apartment complexes in the Dallas area. She was a devoted...

Lindell Anthony McDaniel

Lindell Anthony McDaniel

Aug 5, 2014

Lindell A McDaniel (Tony), 62 past away August 5, 2014 after a long battle with Cancer. He is survived by his wife Rita of 23 years, step daughter Terrie Crane, step son Tim Walter, his mother Margaret, 6 sisters, 1 brother, nieces, 15 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Lindell D and daughter Melody....

Donald Jay Meek

Donald Jay Meek

Aug 3, 2014

Donald Jay Meek, age 79, a resident of Wylie, Texas for over forty-four years, passed away August 3, 2014 in Richardson, Texas. He was born December 7, 1935 in Dimmitt, Texas to the late Lee and Gladys Meek. Don was married to his beloved wife, Jo , for over sixty years. She preceded him in death in February of this...

Rodolfo A. Rivas

Rodolfo A. Rivas

Aug 2, 2014

Rodolfo A. Rivas beloved son, brother, and uncle passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014. He was born in Dallas, TX on December 13, 1989. Rodolfo fought stage four colon cancer for almost a year and a half. He was a strong individual who fought the entire way up until the very end. People were mesmerized by his strength and...

Bruce Bartley

Bruce Bartley

Aug 1, 2014

A much loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. Bruce Bartley was received into the arms of his loving Savior on August 1, 2014 at 82 years old peacefully at his home with his wife and daughter by his side.Bruce was born on February 7, 1932 in Faribault, Minnesota to Frances and George Bartley. He graduated from Faribault High School...

Don Henry Jonte

Don Henry Jonte

Jul 31, 2014

Don Henry Jonte was the youngest of six children born to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Henry Jonte on November 25, 1940 in Dallas, Texas. The Lord called him home after suffering a series of strokes in the early hours of July 31, 2014.Don married Joyce Anne Willmon in 1958 and had four children; Karen Gayle, Jimmy Don, Gregory Kirk and...

Rikey Ray Reid

Rikey Ray Reid

Jul 31, 2014

Rikey Ray Reid, 49, of McKinney, Texas died on July 31, 2014. Rikey "Rik" Reid was born to the late Mr. Byran Ray Reid and the late Ms. Opal Kay Reading of Roswell, New Mexico.He is survived by his wife Vangie C. Reid and his two beautiful daughters; Amanda and Ellery, followed by his step-mother Joyce Reid, his sisters; Lisa...

Andres Dolores Pajela

Andres Dolores Pajela

Jul 30, 2014

Andres was born on June 3, 1928 and passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014.Andres was a resident of Texas.

Constance Susanne Godsell

Constance Susanne Godsell

Jul 30, 2014

Connie's family will receive friends for a time of visitation from 6 to 8 Thursday, July 31, at Eastgate Funeral Home in Garland, Texas. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Friday August 1st at Eastgate Chapel. Burial will be at Restland Memorial Park. Connie graduated from the University of S D at Vermillion in 1960 and shortly thereafter married...

Larry Don Taylor

Larry Don Taylor

Jul 28, 2014

Larry Don Taylor was born in Sherman, Texas on April 23, 1963 to John Wesley Taylor and Bonita Rae Weeks. He is preceded by his father. He is survived by his mother, his wife; Alexis Ann Taylor, daughters; Krista Nicole Taylor, Racheal Leigh Taylor, step-son; Eric James Strong, step-daughters; Ashley Elizabeth Strong and Najat Haidar Norred and husband Brandon Norred,...

Hershal Theo Snider

Hershal Theo Snider

Jul 26, 2014

Hershal T. Snider Jr., age 86 passed away on July 26, 2014 in McKinney, Texas. He was born on July 8, 1928 in Austin, TX., the son of Hershal Theo and Faye Addington Snider. He was a graduate of McKinney High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy from Feb. 2, 1946 to Nov. 12, 1947, and in...

Marie Louise McDonald

Marie Louise McDonald

Jul 24, 2014

Born May 23, 1928 in Dallas, Texas to Louise Enslen Graham and Frank E. Graham, Sr. Attended Dallas schools, graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School. Also attended Texas Women's University and SMU. Married Robert E. McDonald in 1947 and he died in 1993.Marie enjoyed volunteering with her children, being a Cub Scout Leader, Girl Scout Leader, and held several offices...

Ricki Lee Brayton

Ricki Lee Brayton

Jul 23, 2014

Beloved Husband, Father, and Friend, passed from this life on July 23, 2014 in Galveston, Texas. Ricki was born in Seoul, Korea on March 18, 1959 to the parentage of Ork Hi Brayton and Alvin Brayton. His Father Alvin was a 27 year veteran of the United States Army, and met Ork Hi while oversees. He brought his family to...

David Lewis Menzdorf

David Lewis Menzdorf

Jul 20, 2014

David was called home by his Heavenly Father on Sunday morning, July 20, 2014, He was accompanied by his beloved canine friend, Rudi. David was born in Fort Worth, Texas on February 21, 1964 to Dolores and David Menzdorf, Sr. Davy lost his father at the age of seventeen. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Herbert...

Richard Ivy Istre

Richard Ivy Istre

Jul 20, 2014

Richard Ivy Istre, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 20, 2014. Richard was born on January 26, 1926 in Jennings, LA to Ivy and Betty Istre. Richard lived in Jennings, LA and after high school enlisted in the Navy. He attended Kingspoint Merchant Marine Academy and graduated with an engineering/business degree. He retired from the...

Wendy Ann Carlisle

Wendy Ann Carlisle

Jul 20, 2014

Wendy Ann Carlisle, 43, born November 11, 1970 in Simi Valley, California, passed away at her home on July 20, 2014 in Garland, Texas.She truly believed in helping those around her. Her caring spirit for others shined brightly when the need came to help those close to her.She enjoyed art and crafts, reading, gardening, roller coasters at amusement parks, macrame,...

Baldemar Sanchez

Baldemar Sanchez

Jul 18, 2014

Baldemar Sanchez, 83, of Wylie, Texas, passed away July 18, 2014. He was born in Beeville, Texas on July 31, 1930 to Inez and Minerva Sanchez. He spent most of his life in Lubbock, Texas, but died in Wylie, Texas. Those left to cherish his memory are his four children, Christina Smith, Ben (Jenny) Sanchez, David (Helen) Sanchez and Alexandria...

Patricia Sims

Patricia Sims

Jul 18, 2014

Patricia "Pat" Sims, 83, of Mesquite, Texas, went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 18, 2014. She was born in Dallas, Texas on October 24, 1930 to parents S. L. and Edna Earl Wilson.She always said, "I've never met a stranger." She had a loving, unconditional heart, and made sure everyone felt welcome. She graduated from Sunset High...

Lisa Marie Tipton

Lisa Marie Tipton

Jul 15, 2014

Lisa was born November 8, 1984. She left this life unexpectedly July 15, 2014. Lisa graduated from Naaman Forest High School in 2004. She was a Wal-Mart Associate at stores in both Sachse and Wylie, TX. Lisa was loyal to both family and friends. It can easily be said that she never met anyone whom she would not call friend....

James Carter Stratton

James Carter Stratton

Jul 15, 2014

James Carter StrattonMay 22, 1920 - July 15, 2014James Carter Stratton was born May 22, 1920 to JC and Hattie Stratton in Clovis, NM. He grew up near Tucumcari, NM, where his family raised cattle and grew wheat. At 16 Jim went to work as a wrangler for the McGregor Cattle Company for a month and beans. His job...