Obituaries

George Rector

George Rector

Jan 30, 2026

George N. Rector, 69, passed away on January 30, 2026 in McKinney, Texas, surrounded by his children.  He was born on August 13, 1956 in Madison, Indiana.  George lived a life marked by hard work, deep-rooted values, and a genuine love for people.  A 1975 graduate of Madison High School, George carried the lessons of his youth into a life...

Clayton Calhoun

Clayton Calhoun

Jan 30, 2026

Clayton Gerald Calhoun passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on January 30, 2026. He was a strong Christian and born-again believer. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Clay was born on March 18, 1961, in Wichita Falls, Texas to Gerald George Calhoun and Melva Lu Dixon Calhoun. He was raised in Midland where he began working in...

Samuel Austin Johnson

Samuel Austin Johnson

Jan 29, 2026

Samuel Johnson, 74, of Garland Texas passed away on January 29th, 2026 following a long fought battle with cancer. He was comforted by his loving wife Mary until he went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ.

Samuel was born on February 22nd, 1951 to his late parents Samuel and Edna Johnson in Fort Worth, TX. He was also the loving...

Linda Ann Wren

Linda Ann Wren

Jan 27, 2026

Linda Ann Wren, 81, of Allen, Texas, passed away on January 27, 2026, under hospice care.

She was born in Quitman, Texas, April 10, 1945 to Schuyler Wren and Evelyn Wren Thornton. Linda earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education–Psychology from the University of North Texas and a Master of Education degree from East Texas State University, with a focus...

William James "Jim" Emerson

William James "Jim" Emerson

Jan 25, 2026

William James “Jim” Emerson, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, in Fairview, Texas. Born on Halloween in 1939 in Independence, Kansas, to William Arthur and Frances May Emerson, Jim grew up in Bartlesville, Oklahoma and was baptized at First Presbyterian Church. His youth was marked by a love for athletics, where he excelled in swimming, football, basketball,...

Kenny Wayne Whittle

Kenny Wayne Whittle

Jan 22, 2026

Kenny Whittle, age 62, passed away Thursday, January 22, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and will miss him always.



Kenny was a devoted father, a loving papaw, a caring brother, and a proud uncle. Family meant everything to him, and he showed his love through his presence, his reliability, and the way he always showed up for the...

LaRene Dorothy Lahr

LaRene Dorothy Lahr

Jan 21, 2026

LaRene Dorthy Lahr peacefully passed into eternal life with the Lord on January 21, 2026. Her faith in Christ guided her every step. LaRene was born to Dale Uriah Kisling and Veronica Johanna Kisling in Sidney, Montana on May 4, 1931.She was baptized in September 1931 and brought up into the Catholic faith.

LaRene was raised in Richey, Ennis and Virginia...

LeeNona Ann Fidel

LeeNona Ann Fidel

Jan 20, 2026

LeeNona Ann Fidel (née Frazier), lovingly known as Lee, was born on August 5, 1956, in Dalhart, Texas, to Audrey Maxine Frazier (Jones) and Charley Clarence “Doc” Frazier. She passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, resilience, and deep compassion for others.

Lee was raised in Grants, New Mexico, where she graduated from Grants...

Bobby L. Barron

Bobby L. Barron

Jan 20, 2026

Bobby Lewis Barron, 87, of Caddo Mills, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on January 20, 2026. He was born July 5, 1938, in Brownwood, Texas, to Edward and Ina Leota Barron.Growing up in small-town Texas, Bobby ran wild and free the way boys did in those days. He loved to tell stories of learning to smoke at the age...

Mona LaRue Emert

Mona LaRue Emert

Jan 20, 2026

Mona LaRue Looney Emert was born on March 18, 1942, in Stephenville, Texas, to Willadean White and Richard Looney. She went to be with The Lord on January 20, 2026. She grew up in Big Spring, Texas and graduated from Big Spring High School in 1960. On March 3, 1962, Mona married Bud Emert, the love of her life. They...

Gary Light

Gary Light

Jan 19, 2026

THE VISITATION FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.  THE FUNERAL WILL STILL BE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Gary Gene Light, a strong family man, wonderful husband and father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Gary passed away at the age of 75 in the afternoon of...

Brian R. Gibson

Brian R. Gibson

Jan 18, 2026

Brian R. Gibson, age 64, of Princeton, Texas, passed away suddenly on January 18, 2026. He was born at Malden Hospital in Malden, Massachusetts on August 22, 1961. Brian attended Medford High School and later completed a vocational program through General Electric to become a machinist. He worked for Innovent Technologies for the majority of his career, retiring this past...

Patricia Corrine Fajardo

Patricia Corrine Fajardo

Jan 17, 2026

Patricia Corrine delCastillo Fajardo, 76, peacefully passed away on January 17, 2026, in Sachse, Texas, in the comforting presence of her husband.

Patricia (Trish) was born to Modesto and Adelina delCastillo in Socorro, New Mexico, on July 31, 1949. Trish was extremely close to her Grandma and Grandpa delCastillo, who cared for her in her early years while her mother was...

Josefina Hernandez Ramos

Josefina Hernandez Ramos

Jan 16, 2026

Josefina Medina Hernández Ramos (May 1943-Januaury 2026)

Josefina H. Ramos, known affectionately as Josie or Fina, of El Paso, TX passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of January 16, 2026, in the home of her eldest son, Rafael Ramos Jr., surrounded by his family.

Fina was born on May 20, 1943, in Chihuahua, Mexico, and was the...

Gary Guy Hext

Gary Guy Hext

Jan 16, 2026

Gary Hext was born on January 17, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, to Joe Turner Hext and Norma Guy Hext. He passed away on January 16, 2026, in Wylie, Texas, just one day shy of his 81st birthday.

Gary graduated from LaMarque High School in 1963 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor University in 1968. During...

Jeanine Kay Harvell

Jeanine Kay Harvell

Jan 11, 2026

Jeanine Kay Harvell (née Filbert), age 87, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, in Princeton, Texas. Born on November 24, 1938, in Elkhart, Indiana, Jeanine lived a life marked by kindness, dedication, and deep love for her family.

Jeanine was the daughter of Vera Tavernier and Robert Filbert. She grew up in Indiana alongside her siblings and carried the values...

Gretchen Elizabeth England

Gretchen Elizabeth England

Jan 10, 2026

Gretchen England passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, devotion, and unwavering love for her family. She was a cherished wife, a devoted mother, a loving grandmother, and a proud great-grandmother. Gretchen had a true heart of gold. She was always there for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren—no matter the time, no matter the circumstance. Her home...

Jerelene Rampy Hawkins

Jerelene Rampy Hawkins

Jan 10, 2026

"Jeri" born February 2, 1932 in Water Valley, Mississippi, passed peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the age of 93. She resided with her son Jack and Joyce Hawkins in Wylie, TX.

She leaves behind her two sons: Jack (Joyce) Hawkins and Larry (Gena) Hawkins; grandchildren: Shane (Shawna), Stephanie (Donnie), John, Larry, Nathan (Jennifer) and Jared (Trista);...

Douglas Gene Bramlett

Douglas Gene Bramlett

Jan 7, 2026

Douglas Gene Bramlett, 56, of Lucas, Texas, passed away on January 7, 2026. Doug was born on October 15, 1969 to Ledon and Charleen Bramlett in Mesquite, Texas. After Doug graduated from Wylie High School in 1988, he went on to study Engineering Technology at Texas A&M University. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology/Telecommunications. Doug started...

Becky Jo Weaver

Becky Jo Weaver

Jan 6, 2026

Becky Weaver, a woman of extraordinary kindness and selflessness, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday morning, January 6th. Throughout her life, she devoted herself to others, always placing their needs above her own and giving generously without ever expecting anything in return.

Becky was the devoted wife of Earl Weaver, her beloved husband of 47 years. Together, they built...