Obituaries

Karen Sue Fuller

Karen Sue Fuller

Jan 2, 2024

Karen Sue (Poovey) Fuller went to be with Jesus on January 2, 2024.  She was born on January 20, 1955 to Joe and Rose Poovey at Speegal's Hospital in Garland, Texas.  

Karen was the 1973 graduating class of Garland High School.  Most of her working years were spent at TI where she made a multitude of friends that she...

Laura Lee Painton

Laura Lee Painton

Jan 1, 2024

 

On this New Year’s Day, Laura Lee Painton, 41, of Wylie, Texas lost her battle against breast cancer. Laura’s passion was improving the lives of special needs kiddos who would not live typical lives and her positive light was felt by so many. Laura is survived by and loved dearly by her husband Zachariah Karlovich, her son Jacob Reese,...

Marguerite Thelma Tollestrup

Marguerite Thelma Tollestrup

Dec 31, 2023

Marguerite Thelma Tollestrup, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 31, 2023, in Allen, Texas. She was born on October 4, 1930, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Marguerite was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel William Tollestrup, her brothers Albert, Gerald and William Hall. She is  survived by her three children, Elizabeth (Keith) Tyree, William (Marika) Tollestrup and Katherine...

Mary Sadie Belliveau

Mary Sadie Belliveau

Dec 29, 2023

Sadie Belliveau went home to the Lord on December 29, 2023.  She was born in Van Buren, Maine on August 8, 1932.  Sadie was the daughter Roy and Alma Toussaint (Deveau) Farrell. Sadie married Chuck Belliveau in Waterville, Maine and they had five children; Celeste, Sue, Daniel, Debbie and John.  She later moved to Indialantic, Florida, where she lived most...

Shirley Joyce Ostinelli

Shirley Joyce Ostinelli

Dec 28, 2023

Shirley Joyce Hanka Ostinelli, age 83, of Wylie, Texas, was a proud, second-generation native Texan. She was born Dec. 31, 1939, in Houston, Texas, to George and Hermenia (Hrna) Hanka. Surrounded by loved ones, she passed away peacefully on Dec. 28, 2023.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Richard Ostinelli; parents George and Hermenia Hanka; and her brothers...

Lisa Carol Stirewalt

Lisa Carol Stirewalt

Dec 26, 2023

Lisa Carol Stirewalt was born on February 20, 1966 in Mesquite, TX and passed away on December 26, 2023.  

She is preceded in death by her parents, Charley and Nat Smith.

She is survived by her husband, Lee Stirewalt; her son Christopher Williams and daughters Amanda Wisniewski and Mistie Williams; her grandchildren Erin Linville-Williams, Zackary Walters, Zoe Williams, Audra...

Bobby Glen Redd

Bobby Glen Redd

Dec 25, 2023

Bobby Glen Redd was born on July 18, 1939 and left us on December 25, 2023.

Bobby was born and raised in Garland, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his father, Speedy Redd and his mother Ida Redd.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Debbie Redd; his step-children, Jeremy Johnson and wife Kristie, Chris...

Thomas Dwayne Vardeman

Thomas Dwayne Vardeman

Dec 25, 2023

Thomas Dwayne “Shorty” Vardeman passed away at his home on December 25, 2023, at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife of more than 62 years, Karen (Slaten) Vardeman.

Shorty was born in Portales, NM on August 25, 1941, to Clyde Blount and Anna Fred (Ragland) Vardeman. Shorty met Karen in high school in Portales, married in...

Michael Nathan Eugene Money

Michael Nathan Eugene Money

Dec 24, 2023

 

Michael Money, age 17, of Josephine, Texas unexpectedly left us for heaven on December 24, 2023.  Michael was a beloved grandson, son, brother, nephew and friend to many.

Michael also loved the outdoors, fishing, playing Xbox and his dog Phoenix, among many other things.

Even at such a young age, Michael was always known for having such a kind...

Frank Newton Briggs

Frank Newton Briggs

Dec 23, 2023

Frank grew up outside of Fabens, Texas on a family farm growing cotton. His most frequent stories he liked to tell were about his older brother being in Burma during WW2. They went over a year not hearing from him, until one day he was walking down the dirt road to the house, and it was the happiest day of...

David Emerson Boland

David Emerson Boland

Dec 20, 2023

 

David Emerson Boland, age 58, passed peacefully away at home on December 20th, 2023. Son of Patsy and John Boland, one of 4 children, he was a lifelong resident of Grand Prairie. David was a longtime employee of Siemens Manufacturing. His greatest joy was the time he spent with his family and friends, and he was a loving and...

Angela Willene Wisdom

Angela Willene Wisdom

Dec 20, 2023

 

Angela Willene Wisdom, 93 of Richardson, TX formerly of Portland, OR died December 20, 2023 at her home with her son Steve and daughter in law Donna at her side.

 

Angela was born November 4th, 1930 in Richey, Montana to Edward and Emma White.  In 1948 she married A.V. Wisdom who preceded her in death on Sept. 11,...

William (Bill) Paul Nowlin

William (Bill) Paul Nowlin

Dec 19, 2023

 

William (Bill) Paul Nowlin passed away of sudden cardiac arrest on December 19, 2023, surrounded by his family.  Bill was born on June 28, 1944 in Taylor, Texas to his mother, Elva Jeane Landrum Nowlin and father, Daniel Nowlin.

Bill grew up in several towns in south central Texas and graduated from San Antonio Thomas Edison HS in 1962,...

Sharon Kaye Victor

Sharon Kaye Victor

Dec 19, 2023

 

Sharon Kaye Victor was called back to our Father December 19th, unexpectedly and without warning after suffering a stroke. She was blessed to have first responders, nurses, and doctors care for her immediately in her time of need. In true Nana fashion, she commanded a spirit of love and fellowship as those that loved her most were by her...

BreAnna Dawn Cox

BreAnna Dawn Cox

Dec 19, 2023

BreAnna Dawn Cox, 27, peacefully passed away on December 19, 2023, surrounded by her parents, Billie and Don Cox, her brother Chazzerick Cox, her grandmother, Glenna McGee, and Uncle, J.D McGee, in Nevada, Texas. She was born on July 11, 1996, in Plano, Texas, to her devoted parents, Don Allen Cox and Billie Joe Cox. BreAnna was a beloved sister...

Jay Coulter Covert

Jay Coulter Covert

Dec 18, 2023

 

Jay (Tony) Coulter Covert was born on February 20th, 1946, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to parents Albert Coulter Covert and Muriel Gail Hamilton.  He passed away on December 18th, 2023.  Tony lived in many states, including North Carolina, California, Florida, and Texas. 

He was an avid fisherman, hunter, mechanic, and race car driver.  He is preceded in death by...

Lucille Faye Myer

Lucille Faye Myer

Dec 17, 2023

Lucille Faye (Gehman) Myer, 86, of Sherman, Texas went to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

 

            Lucy was born on March 22, 1937 in New Holland, Pennsylvania to Harry and Mildred (Brendle) Gehman. Lucy graduated from New Holland High School in 1955. After high school, she married the love...

David Lamar Bigby

David Lamar Bigby

Dec 17, 2023

 

David Lamar Bigby passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the age of 74 He was born on September 11, 1949, in Kosciusko, Mississippi.  He is the son of Francis Lorine Townsend and Willie Frank Bigby. He was one of 6 children and was raised in Greenville, Mississippi.

He married Rebecca Victoria “Vicky” Bigby, whom he met at...

Mabel Christine Tittle

Mabel Christine Tittle

Dec 17, 2023

Mabel Christine Smith Tittle was born on December 2, 1925 in Abilene, Texas to Dewey and Beulah Smith. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 17, 2023 in Rowlett, Texas. Christine was raised in a loving family by parents that she respected and honored with all her heart all the days of her life. She was the 5th...

Gifford Arthur James

Gifford Arthur James

Dec 16, 2023

Gifford James was a WWII veteran who experienced a century full of life, fun, and memories. He was born on August 8, 1923 and left this world on December 16, 2023. He survived the deaths of his sister Holly and his son Gifford Jr. He is survived by his 1st wife Doris, his children Suzanne and Jonathan, his grandchildren Holly,...