Obituaries

Leroy Paul Brunner

Leroy Paul Brunner

2026

Colonel Leroy Paul Brunner (USAF ret.) has passed away. He was 99 years young. Roy was funny, charming, strong, vulnerable, kind, brilliant and curious about everything. He loved life and all it had to offer.

He was born at home near the Colorado River in La Grange, Texas to Molly and Paul Brunner. His first language was Czech. When he was...

Wesley Wayne Haswell

Wesley Wayne Haswell

Jul 31, 2026

Repast Immediately following the Celebration of Life Saturday, August 15,2026. 316 W College St. Mesquite, Tx. 75149

Wesley Wayne Haswell, a brilliant engineer, devoted family man, and mentor who inspired excellence in everyone he met, passed away on July 31, 2026, at the age of 72.

Born on November 12, 1953, in Vistabella, Trinidad, Wesley was the son of Ernest Haswell and...

Terso Muniz

Terso Muniz

Jul 30, 2026

Terso Muniz, age 73, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on July 30, 2026. He was born on August 30, 1952, in Sinton, Texas. As a young child, his family moved to Farmersville, Texas, where he began his schooling. He later made Garland, Texas, his home, where he spent most of his life building a legacy of...

Linda Hartel Downing

Linda Hartel Downing

Jul 30, 2026

Linda Hartel Downing, 84, of Nevada, Texas, passed away on July 30, 2026. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Linda lived a life defined by faith, devotion, and a deep love for her family.

Linda grew up in a proud military family, providing a childhood that shaped her strength, resilience, and sense of service. Her journey eventually led her to West Point,...

Melissa Faye James

Melissa Faye James

Jul 29, 2026

Melissa Faye James, 59, of Farmersville, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, in her husband’s arms and surrounded by love. Her life is remembered not by the illness she faced, but by the love she shared, the kindness she extended, and the joy she brought to everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Born on September 10, 1966, at Lockbourne...

Gregory Dwayne Ramay

Gregory Dwayne Ramay

Jul 29, 2026

In Loving Memory of Greg Ramay

With profound sadness and endless love, we announce the passing of Gregory Dwayne Ramay, of Melissa TX, a devoted father, grandfather, friend, mentor, and one-of-a-kind soul whose laughter and kindness left an unforgettable mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Greg was the kind of man who never met a stranger. He could walk into...

Amanda Chasity Swigert

Amanda Chasity Swigert

Jul 24, 2026

Amanda Chasity Swigert unexpectedly left her family and friends Friday July 24, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Born August 8,1980, she was 45 years young. Amanda was a beautiful, caring daughter, mother, sister, Ama, friend and teacher.

Throughout her career, she served and advocated for many children as an elementary, middle and high school special education as well as a science and...

Kathryn Janette Taylor

Kathryn Janette Taylor

Jul 21, 2026

Kathryn Janette Taylor, lovingly known as Kathy, passed away on July 21, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 46. She was born on December 17, 1979, in Marshall, Texas, to Charles Taylor and Debra Taylor.

Above all else, Kathy was a devoted mother whose greatest joy and proudest accomplishment was raising her three sons. She is lovingly survived by...

Angie Joy Hallford

Angie Joy Hallford

Jul 21, 2026

Angela Joy Hallford, fondly known as Angie to her family and friends, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 21, 2026, in Plano, Texas, at the age of 51.

Angie was born on February 21, 1975, in San Antonio, Texas, to Travis and Sally Hallford. She spent her childhood in Florida, and accepted Jesus as her Savior at...

Jerri Kay Talley

Jerri Kay Talley

Jul 19, 2026

Jerri Kay Talley passed away peacefully at home on July 19, 2026, at the age of 68. She was born in Gainesville, Texas on December 2, 1957. She was the daughter of Rita and the late Jerry Leland Talley.

Kay was a wife to Carlos Iturrino, with whom she shared 18 years of marriage. She’s survived by her mother Rita Talley,...

Sylvia Jo Reeves

Sylvia Jo Reeves

Jul 19, 2026

Sylvia Jo Reeves was born during a 6 month ministry visit in Roswell, New Mexico to assist Rev and Mrs. Horace Reeves, her grandparents.

She attended White Settlement High School in White Settlement, Texas. She married Paul Litle in 1952. Their only daughter Rebecca was born in January 1954.

She later furthered her education beginning college with her daughter the same day,...

Dorothy Helen Spencer

Dorothy Helen Spencer

Jul 17, 2026

Dorothy Helen Spencer , Age 96

Address : McKinney

Cause of Death : Pneumonia

Date of Death July 17 2026

Place of death Medical City McKinney

Date of Birth April 22, 1930

Place of Birth : Lubbock Texas

Parents : Earl Stewman and Thelma Helen Jacobs

Graduated from Wolfforth High School at 16 and she took Classes at Baptist Bible College , Springfield Mo. Her Interest were painting...

Jeffry Bing Davis

Jeffry Bing Davis

Jul 16, 2026

Jeffry Bing Davis (1947 – 2026)

Jeffry Bing Davis, 79, of Barboursville, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 9, 1947, Jeff was the beloved son of the late Ronald and Hazel Davis. He graduated from St. Albans High School in 1965 and then earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering at Marshall...

Richard Doyle Sportsman

Richard Doyle Sportsman

Jul 13, 2026

Richard Doyle “Ricky” Sportsman, 62, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on November 22, 1963, in McKinney, Texas. Although born in Texas, Ricky made Arkansas his home for more than half of his life. He loved the Natural State and found peace riding his...

Encarnacion Hincapie

Encarnacion Hincapie

Jul 13, 2026

Encarnación “Ann” Damián Hincapie

Encarnación “Ann” Damián Hincapie, 90 years young, of Garland, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12th, 2026.

She was born April 29th, 1936, on the family farm in Timbío, near Popayán, Cauca, Colombia, the second eldest of twelve siblings. At thirteen, she left home to pursue an education against her father’s will. At sixteen, she fled again...

Bradley Don Johnson

Bradley Don Johnson

Jul 12, 2026

Bradley passed away suddenly while in the hospital. Bradley is survived by his son Eric Johnson, his sister Tanya O’Neil, his mother Marilyn Smith, his step father Derrick Smith and many cousins. His father Don Johnson passed away last year. Bradley is a graduate of McKinney High School. Everyone knew Bradley as “Brad”.

Johnny William Stout

Johnny William Stout

Jul 11, 2026

Johnny William Stout of Sachse, TX passed away on July 11, 2026 at the Dallas Veterans Hospital. He was born on September 19,1943 to the late Jessie and Nora Stout.

He married the love of his life, Ellen Gale Stout on May 7,1983. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Maberry and grandson-in-law Bo McCoy....

Scott Alan Bufkin

Scott Alan Bufkin

Jul 11, 2026

Scott Alan Bufkin, age 68 passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026 in Greenville, TX. Scott was born on June 10, 1958 in Dallas, TX, the son of Ben & Myra Bufkin.

Scott worked at Camtron, Inc. for several years, but the job that brought him the most joy was being a bus driver for Wylie & Garland ISD. Scott retired...

Julia Ann Bentle

Julia Ann Bentle

Jul 10, 2026

Julia Ann Record-Bentle, 63, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on July 10, 2026. Though her passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of those who loved her, her family finds comfort in knowing that she has been welcomed into the eternal Kingdom of God, where there is no more pain, just peace.

Julia was a woman...

Brenda Gail Phillips

Brenda Gail Phillips

Jul 10, 2026

Brenda (Shipley) Phillips of Sachse, Texas - more affectionately known by many as Brenda Gail, BG or BooBoo - passed away suddenly at home after a long battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Friday July 10, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born on March 19, 1950 in Terrell, Texas.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents...