Obituaries
Linda Smith Griffin
Mar 7, 2025
Linda Smith Griffin was born in Dallas, Texas on April 10th, 1943. She was raised by her loving and faithful parents, Horace and Virginia Roberts of Terrell, Texas. She is survived by her siblings: brother Bill Naylor of Sachse, Texas and sister Sandra Covington of Mainesville, Ohio and dearly departed brother Donnie Roberts of Plano, Texas and their children and...
James Wilson Harris Sr.
Mar 7, 2025
In 1938 a house cost ,500, a car 4, a movie ticket $.25, a gallon of milk $.60, a gallon of gas $.22, a dozen eggs $.61 and a US postage stamp $.02. Into this world so different from today a baby named James Wilson Harris, Sr., was born. He was born in Detroit, Michigan; and therefore, was a YANKEE....
Paula Elaine Dearman
Mar 6, 2025
Paula Elaine (Powell) Dearman gained her angel wings at the age of 62 on March 6, 2025. She was born to Willie Elvis Martin and Thurman Julius Hinson on May 26, 1962 in Fannin County.
Paula worked as a bartender at the American Legion. She volunteered her time here and served several officer positions of the American Legion Auxiliary. This is...
Diane Richardson
Mar 4, 2025
Diane Marie Richardson, age 79, of Lucas, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 4, 2025, after a long illness.
Born on August 20, 1945, in a St. Louis hospital to Jake Sprock and Dorothy Nolan, Diane lived a life defined by love, service, and unwavering spirit. Her early life was shaped by her loving grandparents, Tom and Mineola "Minnie" Nolan,...
Donald "Eric" Aldridge
Mar 2, 2025
Donald “Eric” Aldridge of Garland, Texas, unexpectedly passed away at the age of 57 on March 2, 2025.
Eric was one of a kind and will be missed deeply by family and friends.
Eric, your absence is a void, but within it, your love remains a constant presence. You are a guiding force, inspiring us to always be kind to others.
On behalf...
Sally Coe
Mar 1, 2025
Sally Coe, age 93, passed away March 1, 2025. Beloved wife of husband James(Jim, deceased 2015). Loving mother of Jennifer (Jenny, deceased 2023), Brian (the late Holly) Coe, and Gregory (Karie) Coe. Proud grandmother of Sean, Amanda (Tom), Jordan, Lisa, Shane, Ben (Maggie), Amy (James), and LouAnn (Tony) and great-grand mother of Alexis, Holly, Haley, Camryn, Gracie, Anthony, Mila and...
Catherine Bundy
Mar 1, 2025
Catherine Suzanne Bundy, 67, of Dallas, Texas, peacefully entered her Heavenly home on March 1, 2025 surrounded by her children. With unwavering faith and a heart full of love, she was ready to meet her Savior, Jesus Christ, as one of her final words so beautifully expressed.
Catherine was born on September 28, 1957, to John “Jack” Bundy and Mattie Bundy,...
Angelica Martinez Venegas
Feb 27, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Angelica Martinez Venegas, 59, of Dallas, Texas. Angelica was a loving mother, devoted grandmother, cherished sister, and dear friend to many. She was also a beloved aunt, deeply loved by her many nieces and nephews. Angelica had a rare gift for bringing joy, laughter, peace, and love to everyone around her,...
Doris Joan Freeman
Feb 27, 2025
Doris Joan (Joanie) Freeman, of Garland, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Joanie was born January 18, 1932, in Oilton, Oklahoma, to Birdie Mae Peden McKee and John Wesley McKee. Joanie graduated from Pauls Valley High School, and soon thereafter married the love of her life, Bert Freeman, on August 6, 1949 in Gainesville, Texas....
Cheryl Johnson
Feb 27, 2025
Cheryl Johnson was born on April 15, 1946 to Jehu and Eralee Morphis in Garland, Texas. She attended Garland elementary schools and graduated from Garland High School in 1964.
During Cheryl's growing up and her high school years she took piano lessons. Those lessons served her to be able to play piano at the Garland Presbyterian Church and also teach a...
Brock Matthew Ellison
Feb 25, 2025
Brock Matthew Ellison, devoted Son, Brother, and Uncle was called home to His Savior Jesus Christ on February 25, 2025 at the age of 37 years at his home in Rowlett, TX.
Brock was born October 18, 1987, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas to Terry Lynn Ellison and Dianne Shewmake, and was the younger brother of TJ Ellison.
Brock grew up...
Samuel George Terry
Feb 24, 2025
Dr. Sam Terry (Coach Terry), 84, of Wylie passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at his home. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Charles Smith & Sons Funeral Homes with Dr. Albert Draper and Dr. Derek Draper officiating. A private family interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be Hayden Boyd,...
Linda Darlene Aston
Feb 23, 2025
Linda Darlene Aston, devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully February 23, 2025 at the age of 79 years surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Linda was born November 14, 1945, at Florence Nightingale Hospital in Dallas, Texas, to Flora Mae Perkins and George Washington Hargrove, and was the youngest of 9 children.
Linda...
Ursula MaShay Snowden
Feb 23, 2025
Ursula MaShay Snowden was born on November 8, 1979 in West Monroe, Lousiana to the union of Lorraine Snowden and the late George Gregory Snowden.
At an early age she accepted Christ at Calvary Missional Baptist under the pastorate of the late Reverend P. Rayfield Brown III.
On Sunday, February 23, 2025 the quiet sweet voice of our Savior whispered to Ursula...
Linda L. Foster
Feb 23, 2025
Linda L. Foster, 77, of Farmersville, Texas passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025. She was born on August 18, 1947, in Greenville, Texas to Harold B. and Louise Tornblom.
Linda was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who touched the lives of many with her compassionate and welcoming heart. She spent her life as a passionate follower of...
Sherry Louise Moyer
Feb 21, 2025
Sherry Louise Moyer, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated Registered Nurse, passed away on February 21, 2025, at the age of 76. She was born on March 6, 1948.
Sherry graduated from Greenville High School in 1966 and went on to pursue her passion for nursing at Youngstown Nursing School, where she graduated in 1968. She dedicated her life to caring...
Sherry Lynn Bacher
Feb 20, 2025
Sherry Lynn Bacher, 74, of Wylie, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 20, 2025. She was born on February 10, 1951, to Mickey and Joy Housewright, who preceded her in death, along with her older brother, Gregory J. Housewright.
Sherry graduated from Wylie High School in 1969 and East Texas Baptist College in 1972...
Amanda Louise Andrews
Feb 18, 2025
Amanda Louise Andrews, born January 10, 1987 in So. Lake Tahoe, passed away on February 18, 2025 in Mineola, Texas at the age of 38.
Amanda had a strong Christian faith and was baptized in the ocean when she was about 12 years old. She carried that faith with her throughout her life, offering kindness and care to those around her....
Harold Frederick Matthies, Jr.
Feb 16, 2025
Harold Frederick “Fred” Matthies Jr., of Rowlett, Tx, passed away on February 16, 2025 after a brief but brutal fight with colon cancer. He was 81 years old.
Born on August 16, 1943 to Harold Frederick Sr. and Alice Matthies, Fred grew up in San Antonio, Tx with his younger brother, Charlie, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends nearby....
Kayann Seese
Feb 16, 2025
Kayann Seese, of McKinney, Texas was born September 14, 1939 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to her parents, Henry and Thelma Baker. She was a mother to three, a Grandmother to 6, and a Great-Grandmother to many. She passed away on February 16, 2025.
Kayann, also known as Grams, was strong, determined, the life of the party, and always kind to anyone she...