Obituaries

Aug 3, 2023

 

On 08/03/23 Marty (Schonauer)Campbell got her wings and went to walk with the Lord. She was 62 years old.

 

Marty was born on October 11, 1960, 1960,  in Millersburg, Ohio, Marty grew up on a dairy farm before joining the United States Army where she met her husband of 42 years, John. Marty was a doting wife, loving...

Aug 2, 2023

Alvin Bryson Ponder was born to Eula and Grady Ponder on September 18, 1932 in Frost, Texas.  Bryson joined the Navy after his graduation from high school.  After his deployment, Bryson attended East Texas State Teachers College in Commerce, Texas.  It was in college that he met the love of his life, Patricia Bass.  They married in June of 1955...

Jul 31, 2023

Russell A Mantooth passed away at his home July 31, 2023 into the loving arms of Jesus Christ.

Russell was born September 28, 1923 in McKinney, Texas to Homer D Mantooth and Nancy Adeline Baker Mantooth. Russell is survived by his daughter, Sharon Wallace and husband David and Russell R Mantooth and wife Cindy; grandchildren Amy Nocktonick and husband...

Jul 30, 2023

 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Ancery Tissier, beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He passed peacefully in his sleep on July 30, 2023 at the age of 90.

Daniel was born January 2, 1933 in Nevers, France.  Sponsored by his uncle, August Ancery, his journey to America began...

Jul 29, 2023

 

Robert “Bob” VanDyke, 66, of Garland, Texas passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Richardson, Texas surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on September 30, 1956, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Bob was in the optical business for over 40 years where he traveled to many states setting up and opening new stores with...

Jul 29, 2023

 

Nancy Ann Brettingen, age 62 of Lucas, Texas passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023 at home, surrounded by her family.  Nancy was born on October 29, 1960 in Burlington, Iowa to Robert and Gail (Cheney) Beebe.  She graduated from Moon Valley high School in Phoenix, Arizona in 1979.  Nancy was united in marriage to Stewart Brettingen on April...

Jul 26, 2023

Jul 26, 2023

 

Joe Anthony Martinez, 55, of Wylie, Texas passed away on July 26, 2023 at Methodist Richardson Medical Center with family by his side.   Joe Anthony Martinez was born on January 22, 1968 to Sedelia and Joe Martinez Jr. in Houston, Texas. He was raised alongside three siblings, Michael, Charles, and Cynthia. After α few years, the Martinez family...

Jul 26, 2023

 

Richard Dean Golden of Wylie, Texas passed away on July 26th, 2023 at the age of 85. He was born to Francis Leroy and Mary Emma Golden on March 28, 1938 in Oklahoma City. He grew up in Southern California and was a Texas resident for most of his life. His family includes wife of 55 years, Connie Golden; his daughters Carolyn...

Jul 23, 2023

 

Abigail Emmalyn Bailey was born June 19,2013 in Plano, Texas. 

From the moment she came into this world, she let it be known that she was a force to be reckoned with.  Born with a severe and inoperable heart condition, along with a myriad of other health issues, doctors believed she wouldn’t make it long. She went on to prove...

Jul 23, 2023

 

Melissa (Missy) Beth Price passed away suddenly at home on July 23rd, 2023 at the age of 52. 

Missy was born September 4th, 1970 in Compton, California to parents Michael and Barbara Marts.

Missy split her childhood between Show Low Arizona and Olathe Kansas where she made many longtime friends.

Missy married her husband Rick in 1988 and gave...

Jul 23, 2023

 

Edwin L. Norris, of Wylie, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at the age of 76.   Ed was born on August 4, 1946 to Clarence and Arlene Norris in Plainview, Nebraska and was the oldest of six children.   While stationed in Puerto Rico with the military, he met the love of his life, Margie Itara....

Jul 22, 2023

 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Antonio Santos Jr., who passed away on July 22, 2023, at the age of 75.

Born on July 18, 1948, in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Antonio Santos and Pilar Robert, he was a brother to Carmen Santos

Antonio was a devoted husband to Miriam...

Jul 22, 2023

Leon Hernandez, Jr. was born in Rosebud, Texas on November 4, 1943 and passed away on July, 22, 2023.  Leon served in the Army for eight years.  While in the service, Leon received the National Defense Service Medal, Expert Badge (M16), Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 Device, Vietnam Service Medal w/7 Campaign Stars, 5 Overseas Service Bars, Good...

Jul 21, 2023

 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Maria Cristina Lopez, who passed away on July 21, 2023, at the age of 85.   Born on December 16, 1937, in Edinburg, Texas to Adelaido and Esther Alfaro, she was a sister to Augustine Alfaro, Cecelio Alfaro, Antonio Alfaro, Eva Alfaro, and two surviving...

Jul 16, 2023

Daniel Fernando Torres, beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 16, 2023, in San Antonio. He was born on July 1, 1967, in his hometown of McKinney, Texas. With a heavy heart, we gather here to commemorate the remarkable life of Daniel and bid him farewell.Daniel embraced life with an unyielding spirit that touched the lives...

Jul 16, 2023

 

Alberto “Beto” Espinel passed away on July 16, 2023 at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. Alberto was born on August 28, 1941 to his parents German Espinel and Leonilde Espinel, in Bogota, Colombia. Alberto is one of eight siblings. Alberto served in the Colombian National Navy at the age of 17 and served for 2 years. After the navy, his...

Jul 13, 2023

 

Dr. Joseph M. Long, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023 in the comfort of his home in Murphy, Texas.

Dr. Long was born on January 31, 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the only child of Edith and Merl Long. He graduated from Indiana University in 1967 with a Bachelor degree in Spanish and received his...

Jul 12, 2023

Robina (Biny) Sharpe was born at home in August, 1934 to Charles Homer James and Phebe Ann James (later Wilson) in Brushy Knob, Missouri near Ava.  After graduating from Oaks High School in Oaks, Oklahoma, she attended Hillcrest Medical Center School of Nursing in Tulsa where she received her RN.  She and John Sharpe married on August 2nd, 1958 in Tulsa.  After John completed...

Jul 12, 2023

 

Susie Marie Kempf of Garland, Texas passed away on July 12, 2023 in her Leonard, Texas home.   Susie was born May 20, 1962 in Cissna Park, IL to Robert W. and Astrid V. Kellerhals. She married John J. Tobeck and they moved to Texas in 1983, where she would go on to raise a family. As a working...