Obituaries

May 16, 2023

Lynda L. Gayler passed away on May 16th, 2023 in Lavon, Texas. Her daughter, son, son-in-law, and four of her grandchildren were by her side as she made her final transition from this world.

  She was born to Edith Huckaby on June 2nd, 1949 in Lafayette Louisiana and adopted soon after by Betty and Howard Johnson of Houston Texas....

May 14, 2023

Beloved son, Asher Grumbach born in Boston, Massachusetts on March 10, 1998, to Michael John Grumbach and Debra Louise (Zahn) Grumbach then of Chelmsford, MA.Asher attended Goffstown High School in NH, then earned his G.E.D. while living in Texas with his parents before joining the US Army Infantry. After the Army he moved to Princeton, Texas with very close friends whom...

May 13, 2023

With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tommy Martin Darter Jr., a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, and friend. Tommy departed this world on May 13, 2023, leaving behind a shining legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.

 

Born on May 10th, 1962, in the small town of Electra, Texas, Tommy was the cherished...

May 12, 2023

 

Bradon Wesley Kidd, born October 29, 2004, passed suddenly on May 12, 2023, at 6:40 pm. Bradon is proceeded in death by his brother Jordan Eric Kidd. Bradon is survived by Brittanee and Jason Kidd (parents), Hayley and Mason Kimberling and Taylor Kidd (siblings), grandparents Mark and Cyndi Besozzi, and Ryan Adams (uncle), Jayme Adams (aunt) and Jason Adams (uncle).

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May 12, 2023

Alison Grace Pickering of Lavon, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2023, after experiencing a severe anaphylactic shock from ingesting peanuts that were not disclosed on the restaurant menu.

Alison was born on April 14, 2000, to Grover and Joy Pickering in Grapevine, Texas.  She grew up in a home that loved the Lord and served him.  During her school...

May 12, 2023

May 12, 2023

 

 Ella Louise (Elsey) Roberts, of Mansfield, Texas passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023, at the age of 76. She was born on February 14, 1947, to Ralph Waldo and Nellie Brooks Elsey in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ella was a loving wife and a beautiful mother to her three daughters.

Just eight short days prior to her passing, Ella’s husband,...

May 11, 2023

With great sorrow, we announce the passing of Blake Alexander Branton, beloved husband and father. Blake, 31, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 11th, 2023 at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC, with his wife Teesh by his side.    Blake was born in Terrell, Texas on August, 8th, 1991. Blake graduated from Forney High School in 2010 and...

May 11, 2023

May 10, 2023

Garland Leroy Haskell of Allen, Texas passed away on May 10th, 2023at the age of 94.    

Garland was born on January 13, 1929, in Stonington, Maine to his parents Leroy and Charlotte

Mildred Haskell.

Garland grew up in Stonington and graduated from High School there.    It was during theKorean War era that he enlisted in the...

May 8, 2023

Billie Ruth Elmore went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the age of 80. She was married to Paul Elmore on July 3, 1965, for 52 years until his death in 2017. They had no children.Billie was born in Harlingen, TX, on September 9, 1942, to Bill and Ruth Austin. In addition to her...

May 4, 2023

Patricia (Pat) Ann (Freeman) Baskin, 85 of Sachse, Texas peacefully ended her earthly struggle on 4 May 2023, rejoining her husband of 65 years, and uniting with her Lord and Savior. Pat is survived by her children, Lt Col (Ret) Richard R. and wife Caryl A. Baskin; Lisa L. and husband Roland L. Wortham; and David M. and wife Julie...

May 4, 2023

Richard “Dick” Lee Roberts, of Mansfield, Texas passed away peacefully on May 4, 2023 at the age of 75. He was born on June 26, 1947 to Myron Calvin and Bonnie Lou Roberts in Enid, Oklahoma. Dick was a dedicated husband and a wonderful father to his three daughters.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents , his second mother,...

May 3, 2023

 

Obituary Todd Duerksen; January 24, 1954 – May 3, 2023

Todd Alan Duerksen from Richardson, Texas passed away peacefully May 3rd, 2023 due to sudden complications of pancreatic cancer.

Todd is survived by his wife of 46 years Carolyn Duerksen, son Bradley Duerksen, daughter-in-law Jamie Duerksen, granddaughters McKenna and Emmalynn Duerksen, his daughter Amber Duerksen Dombrowski and son-in-law Corey...

May 3, 2023

Lonnie Eugene Givens, 58 died unexpectedly on May 3, 2023, at his home.  He was born February 15, 1965 in Dallas, Texas, son of Gordon H. and Mary R. (McMullen) Givens.

Lonnie graduated from Mesquite High School and attended Richland College.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ruth (Givens) Julien, sister, Stacie Kaye (Givens) Elrod and brother,...

May 3, 2023

Natalie Elena Aragon, age 27, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. 

Natalie was a kind and generous soul that made us all better people just by knowing her.  She suffered from many medical issues including Prader-Willi Syndrome. She never let any ailments get in her way – she was game for going anywhere (even just...

May 3, 2023

May 2, 2023

David Jason Matthews, 50 years old, of McKinney, TX passed away peacefully on May 2nd, 2023, surrounded by his family, and loved ones. David grew up in El Paso, TX, later moving to Austin, TX where he graduated from James Bowie High School. After high school he enrolled in the United States Air Force, where he proudly served his country....

Apr 30, 2023

 

Shorty was born in San Diego, CA during WWII, as his father took a job at Consolidated Aircraft.  After WWII ended, the family returned to McKinney, Texas where Shorty resided most of his life. He graduated McKinney High School in 1962, and immediately pursued a job as a machinist.  He was accepted into the apprentice program at Texas Instruments...

Apr 30, 2023

 

Charles Eric Peter Grove was born in Livingstone, Northern Rhodesia (Zambia) on January 2, 1943, (80) he passed away on April 30th, 2023 in Wylie, TX.  After immigrating to the United States from South Africa on October 31st, 2005, Eric lived in Richardson, Texas with his beloved wife (of 51 years), Cornelia Johanna (Kotze) Grove, until her death on January...