Obituaries

Penelope Joan Dinger
Mar 11, 2013
84, of Wylie, Texas, passed away March 11, 2013 in Wylie, Texas. She was born April 8, 1928 in Pueblo, Colorado to Wayne and Eula Grace Van Liew.Penelope was preceded in death by her husband, John Dinger; and her parents. She is survived by three sons, Van DInger, Tim Dinger and John Dinger; and three daughters, Rebekah Feldoman, Suzanne Brannan...
Mary Lee Lankford
Mar 10, 2013
MARY LEE LANKFORD Mary Lee Lankford died on March 10, 2013 after a brief but difficult battle with cancer. Born in Longview, Texas, on November 14, 1936, Mary Lee was the only child and pure pride and joy of her happy parents Mary and Lee Bartlett. Mary Lee lived in Longview, almost her entire young life, except for a short...

James Laurence Holden
Mar 10, 2013
James Laurence Holden, 75, of McKinney, Texas died on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at his home. He was born to George and Joy Holden on October 16, 1937. Mr. Holden is survived by his children Toni Calandrello and Mark Holden; grandchildren Kyle Holden, Marci Holden, Chris Sawtelle (Julie), and Heather Sawtelle; great grandchildren Tristan Sawtelle, Damien Holden and Lilly Holden;...
Jo Elfin Limes
Mar 9, 2013
Jo Elfin Limes passed into the arms of her Lord on Saturday, March 9, 2013 in McKinney, Texas.She was born on September 16, 1944 in Borger, Texas, to Gordon and Odessa Galyon Limes.She grew up in Fremont, Nebraska where she was an excellent student and particularly enjoyed art and drama while attending Fremont High. Not long after graduating, Jo moved...
Byrdie Blair
Mar 8, 2013
82, of Garland, Texas, passed away March 8, 2013 in Rockwall, Texas. She was born June 29, 1930 in Waco, Texas to Henry and Virgie Dyer.Byrdie was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Scott Fuller; three husbands, James Fuller, Paul Nelson and Frank Blair; her parents; and three sisters, Marg, Midge and Renie.She is survived by daughter, Jamie Ersman...

Richard Dale Carnaghan
Mar 7, 2013
81, of Mesquite, Texas passed away March 7, 2013 in Mesquite, Texas. He was born January 23, 1932 in Baltimore, Maryland to John and Lydia Carnaghan.Richard served in the United States Air Force.He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John and Edwin; and one sister, Gloria.Richard is survived by his wife, Betty Evelyn Carnaghan; two daughters, Lydia...
Sally Haynes
Mar 6, 2013
61, lost her battle with lung cancer on March 6, 2013, at Memorial City Health and Rehabilitation Center in Houston, Texas. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt, friend and colleague who will be greatly missed. Sally loved reading, puzzles, movies and spending time with her family.Sally is preceded in death by her parents, Silas and Nan...

Rhiannon Faye Ashlock
Mar 4, 2013
Rhiannon Faye Ashlock was born sleeping in the arms of her parents on March 4th, 2013. She was born at 10:03 p.m. , weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. and measured 20.5 inches. Rhiannon is the daughter of Clint and Lauren Ashlock of Melissa, Texas. She is survived by her paternal grandparents, Lonnie and Beverly Ashlock of Bonham, maternal grandparents, Jim...

Frances Lee Busby
Feb 28, 2013
Frances Lee Busby, known as "Memaw", was born in Allen, Texas on July 13, 1938 and went to be with her Lord on February 28, 2013, at the age of 74. Frances was born into the loving home of Reverend H. H. "Nig" Peters and Pearl Haynes of McKinney, Texas. Frances attended McKinney High School until she married at the...
James Howard Ellis
Feb 26, 2013
James Howard Ellis - Age 81October 18, 1931 - February 26, 2013James was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 18, 1931. Born the third of four children from his parents Harry Lynn Ellis and wife Inez Munn. James was a Veteran in the U.S. Air Force from 5/31/1950 to 8/1/1954, with duties in the A/2C 3616 Transron Division. He...

Liya Hadassah Sarr
Feb 22, 2013
Liya Hadassah Sarr, 16 months old, died on February 22, 2013 in Plano, Texas. Liya was born on October 1, 2011 in Dallas, Texas to Oliver and Bintou Sarr. She is survived by her parents; a sister, Anaia Sarr; grandparents Assane and Adele Sarr, and Alimata Diarra. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Boubacar Diarra. A funeral service...
Robin Trent Dunn
Feb 21, 2013
Robin Elise Trent Dunn, 54, of Quinlan, Texas, passed away February 21, 2013 at her home. She was born on January 28, 1959. Robin married Charles K. Dunn on her birthday in 1978. She worked as an information analyst with Bank of America for 34 years. She was a member of the Vansickle Baptist Church. Robin is survived by her...

Eona Francille Noles
Feb 21, 2013
Eona Francille "Frances" Noles, 88, of Aubrey, Texas, passed away February 21, 2013, after a long battle with Alzheimer's and breast cancer. She was born November 18, 1924, in Altoga,Texas. She married Talmage Eugene Noles, Sr. on June 21, 1942, and they were happily married for forty nine years. She is survived by her daughter, Shonna Noles Leidecker of Aubrey,...

Eona Francille Noles
Feb 21, 2013
Eona Francille "Frances" Noles, 88, of Aubrey, Texas, passed away February 21, 2013, after a long battle with Alzheimer's and breast cancer. She was born November 18, 1924, in Altoga,Texas. She married Talmage Eugene Noles, Sr. on June 21, 1942, and they were happily married for forty nine years. She is survived by her daughter, Shonna Noles Leidecker of Aubrey,...
Marie Wardlow
Feb 20, 2013
91, of Garland, Texas, passed away February 20, 2013 in Garland, Texas. She was born March 9, 1921 in Princeton, Texas to Clarence "Butch" and Grace Glass Cave.She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Wardlow; and her parents.Marie is survived by her daughter, Sue Wilson and her husband, McKenzie; three grandchildren, Lynn Wilson, Brandon Wilson and his wife,...
Mary Ann Kucera
Feb 19, 2013
Mary Ann Kucera, age 84, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, peacefully went to be with her loving Savior on Feb. 19, 2013, after a long battle with cancer and pulmonary disease. She was born on July 17, 1928, in Ennis, Texas, and was married to Edmond A. Kucera for 61 years. She is survived by 2 daughters, 2 sons,...
Mary Patricia Smith
Feb 18, 2013
Patricia "Pat" Henry Smith Born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 20, 1921; Died on February 18, 2013 Born the fifth of six children in a close, Irish Catholic family, Mary Patricia Henry spent her summers enjoying Coney Island with her father and siblings, and visiting her "Nana" Kelly's farm in Pine Bush, New York. Pat graduated from St. Brendan's...

Clerence Edward Parker
Feb 17, 2013
Ed Parker, 84Clarence Edward "Ed" Parker died on February 17, 2013 at his home in McKinney, Texas with his dog, Cricket, by his side.Born on May 21, 1928 in Anson, Texas to David Leland Parker and Nona Fleeta Cox. Mr. Parker was a proud Texan, a Baylor University graduate and a lifelong teacher. Renowned for his entertaining delivery of world...
Alice Beatrice Picklesimer
Feb 15, 2013
Alice Beatrice (Ames) Picklesimer, 86, of Mesquite, TX went to be with our Lord at 2:20 AM, Friday, February 15, 2013. She was born in Madison County, Ohio. She worked as a farmer's wife and healthcare giver for the elderly. She is the daughter of Dewey and Grace (Hicks) Ames. Beatrice is survived by son Tom of Oklahoma; daughters- Sheila...
Larry Michael Byford
Feb 14, 2013
Larry Michael Byford, 66, passed away February 14, 2013 at his Sachse, TX residence. He was born in Duncan, Oklahoma on July 15, 1946 to Louis Weldon and Darlene (Meazell) Byford.Mike graduated from Odessa High School in 1965. After graduation, he travelled extensively from Memphis to Chicago as a road musician. Eventually, he returned to his roots in West Texas...