Obituaries

Karen Jean Smith

Karen Jean Smith

Sep 3, 2012

Karen Jean Smith, 62, of McKinney, Texas died Sunday, September 3, 2012 surrounded by her family. Karen was born on June 1, 1950 to Theodor and Bonnie Ballard. She worked for the City of Fairview for several years. She is survived by her husband, LeRoy, and her children, Stephen Smith and Chelsea Smith and one grandchild, Bailey Babekuhl. She was...

Mary Elizabeth Roberson

Mary Elizabeth Roberson

Sep 2, 2012

Went home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2012. Mary was born in Kilgore, Texas, to Jeff and Gladys Watson on January 31, 1938. She graduated from Corsicana High School in 1957. Mary is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Claude Roberson. She is survived by her loving children, Renee Lee, Steve Roberson and wife...

Mary Frances Norberg

Mary Frances Norberg

Sep 2, 2012

Former Kimball County Nebraska resident, Frances Mary Burt Norberg died peacefully in her sleep at the home of her daughter in Mesquite TX on her 91st birthday. There will be a celebration of her life Thursday Sept 6th at the home of her daughter where she lived since Dec 2008. She was born on a farm near Pine Bluffs WY...

George Hernandez

George Hernandez

Sep 2, 2012

George Hernandez, 74, a lifetime resident of McKinney, Texas, passed away September 2, 2012 in Plano, Texas. He was born March 11, 1938 in McKinney. He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Sr. and Gloria Hernandez; brother, Benny Hernandez; and a sister, Mary Hernandez Martinez. George is survived by brothers, Tommy Hernandez and Phillip Hernandez, Jr.; sisters, Juanita...

Cora Fay Wood

Cora Fay Wood

Sep 1, 2012

Mrs. Cora Fay (Hall) Wood, a long-time resident of Garland, Texas, entered her eternal reward Saturday, September 1, 2012 at the age of 86.She was born July 15, 1926 in Haynesville, Louisiana to the late David Sampson Hall, Sr. and Cora Ester (Singleton) Hall.Mrs. Wood was a faithful member of the First Assembly of God of Garland since January 1,...

James Robert Salter

James Robert Salter

Aug 31, 2012

James Robert Salter, born 1/7/27 in Austin, TX, the only child of James Simpson and Agnes Akers Salter. Died 8/31/12 in Dallas.Jim grew up in San Antonio and enlisted in the US Navy upon high school graduation. After serving during World War II, he continued his education, receiving degrees from Baylor U. and University of Texas. He was an Industrial...

Raul Armando Rios

Raul Armando Rios

Aug 31, 2012

Raul Armando Rios Sr., 70, passed away Friday, August 31, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving children. Born October 6, 1941 in Kingsville, Texas, he is the son of the late Teodulo P Rios and Angelita (Moquin) Rios.Raul had a long career and retired from Texas Instruments, Richardson Texas.Known as "Bully" to his family, he had a lifelong love...

Pete Espinosa

Pete Espinosa

Aug 31, 2012

Pete Espinosa Jr. was born on October 4th, 1954 in Rockport, Tx. to Pedro Espinosa Sr. and Guadalupe Espinosa. He passed away on August 31st, 2012 in Dallas, Tx. Pete is preceded in death by his father Pedro Espinosa Sr. Pete is survived by his mother Guadalupe Espinosa, Brothers: Robert Espinosa, Antonio Espinosa, and Daniel Espinosa, Sisters: Maria Wesley, Noelia...

Tarah Michelle Phillips

Tarah Michelle Phillips

Aug 31, 2012

Tarah Michelle Powell Phillips stepped into Heaven on August 30, 2012 at the age of 28 after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was born October 14, 1983 in Greenville, Texas to Rev. Mike and Renay Powell. Most of her childhood was spent in Royse City, Texas where her parents served as pastors. She moved with her family to...

Carrie Jo Lokey

Carrie Jo Lokey

Aug 28, 2012

Carrie Jo Parker Lokey a life long resident of Dallas passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012.Mom was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, George, her parents, John and Emma Jean Parker, her sister Patsy Jean Parker and her brother John Parker, Jr.Mom is survived by her daughter Laura and her husband Larry Greger, son George and his...

Jack Norman Harbison

Jack Norman Harbison

Aug 25, 2012

87, a lifetime resident of Garland, Texas, passed away August 25, 2012 in Garland, Texas. He was born August 27, 1924 in Garland. He was preceded in death by his parents, John W. and Pearly Harbison; granddaughter, Crissy Pistorious; son in-law, Bill Ferguson; two brothers, Frank Harbison and Russell Harbison; and five sisters, Audrey Vasquez, Josey Wells, Ruby Beavers, Opal...

Leota M. North

Leota M. North

Aug 25, 2012

Leota M. North was born on November 21, 1918 and went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2012. Leota was married to Winfield North for fifty-four years before he preceded her in death in 1995. Leota is survived by her two daughters, Carolyn Lumberg and Gwen Schimd and her husband, Jack; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.A Graveside Service...

Susie Rae Tucker

Susie Rae Tucker

Aug 24, 2012

Susie Rae Tucker, 98, of Princeton, Texas passed away on August 24, 2012 in Farmersville, Texas. She was born December 15, 1913 in Collin County, Texas to William E. and Mary Suzanna McBrayer Bowen. She worked in the Kitchen for the McKinney I. S. D. She is survived by:

Larry L. Williams

Larry L. Williams

Aug 22, 2012

Larry Luther Williams, born July 19, 1941 in Brownfield, TX, crossed over on August 22, 2012 in Garland, Texas. He was raised and educated in Hale Center, Texas. He served as a surgical tech in the U.S. Air Force. He was a recovering alcoholic since 1984, and a strong advocate of AA.Larry was a spirit-filled Christian who ministered to everyone...

Ima Jean Reynolds

Ima Jean Reynolds

Aug 21, 2012

Ima Jean Reynolds, 74, of McKinney died Sunday, August 12, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Claude Reynolds. The family received visitors at a visitation on Wednesday, August 15 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at High Point Church of Christ. A funeral was then held immediately following at 7:00 p.m.

Ima Jean Reynolds

Ima Jean Reynolds

Aug 21, 2012

Ima Jean Reynolds, 74, of McKinney died Sunday, August 12, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Claude Reynolds. The family received visitors at a visitation on Wednesday, August 15 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at High Point Church of Christ. A funeral was then held immediately following at 7:00 p.m.

Charles Joseph Kam

Charles Joseph Kam

Aug 20, 2012

Charles Joseph Kam, SR..Born December 4, 1921 in Cumberland, Maryland. Crossed over August 20, 2012 in Austin, Texas. Raised and educated in Buffalo, NY. During World War II he fought with the First Infantry Division as a Combat Infantry Officer in North Africa, Sicily, France, and Germany. Involved in 8 battle campaigns and 3 landings; Oren- Algeria, Gela- Sicily, and...

Gabriel Camacho

Gabriel Camacho

Aug 16, 2012

Gabriel Camacho of Dallas, Texas, passed away August 16, 2012, of natural causes. He was born September 22, 1923 in Sherman, Texas to Vincent Camacho and Rosa Ojeda (Camacho) Hernandez. He was preceded in death by his daughter Delores Camacho and sons Gabriel Charles Camacho and Ezequiel Anthony Camacho. He is survived by daughter Diana Koen and husband Ronald Gene...

John Robert Cecil

John Robert Cecil

Aug 16, 2012

John Robert Cecil, or simply known as Bob by most, was born on February 4th 1933 to Dr. John Goolsby Cecil and Marie Evelyn Jordan Cecil in Chicago, Illinois.  Bob died, after a long battle with gastroparesis and other health complications at 1:44 am on August 16th 2012 at his home, surrounded by the love of his family.  Bob was...

Donnie Wayne Blythe

Donnie Wayne Blythe

Aug 14, 2012

Donnie Wayne Blythe, 48, of McKinney, Texas died Tuesday, August 14, 2012. He was born on October 30, 1963 in McKinney. Donnie worked for Triumph Aerostructures as an aircraft metal fabricator for 26 years. He is survived by his son, Jared Blythe of McKinney, his granddaughter, Alyssa Marie Blythe of McKinney, his brothers Ronnie Blythe and William Watson, both of...