Obituaries

Jun 23, 2026

Jun 23, 2026

Pamela Ruth Patridge, 72, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, after breast cancer returned and eventually spread to her bones. She was born on May 4, 1954, in Denison, Texas.

Pamela was born and raised in Texas, living in several towns throughout her childhood before her family settled in Ladonia during her high school years. She was the youngest of...

Jun 21, 2026

Brian Deer, born April 23, 1962, passed away at home June 21, 2026. He is survived by his mother, Jaqueline Deer; his wife Janella (married March 10, 1984); his sons Shawn (Jennifer) Deer and Caleb (Ashley) Deer; and his cherished grandchildren Sloane, Rylee, Axel, Blakely, Justin and Alex (Blair) and great grandson Brodie. He was preceded in death by his...

Jun 19, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Harold Dotson Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Harold left this world on June 19, 2026, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family. He was born on February 1, 1960, in Dallas, Texas.

Harold was the son of the late Harold Dotson Sr. and Shirley Yvonne...

Jun 18, 2026

Mary Vaughan Bodine 79 of Princeton, TX left this plane June 18, 2026 to return to her loved ones that she had to live without.

Her life began in Atoka, Oklahoma on March 11, 1947. She often bragged about being born in a tent and brought to TX in a covered wagon. She finally got to marry the love of her...

Jun 18, 2026

David Joseph Dass of Dallas, Texas, passed from this earthly life into eternal life on Wednesday June 18, 2026.

David was born in 1933 in Muzaffarnagar in Utter Pradesh to parents Theresa and Benjamin Dass. He was the youngest of six siblings.

He studied at Sita Saran Intercollege where he played volleyball, field hockey and football (soccer). Soccer was his favorite. He...

Jun 16, 2026

Carla Kay (Mitchell) Tapp, 73 years, of Garland, TX. passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026 in Dallas, TX. She was born May 21, 1953 to Calvin Leroy & Margie Nell Mitchell

She graduated from Garland High School in 1971 and worked at Memorial Hospital of Garland and later for the Garland ISD as a Cafeteria Manager she retired July 1,...

Jun 15, 2026

Lisa Selina Mora, sister, Aunt, Friend and devout Christian passed away on June 15, 2026 at the age of 61. Born on July 24, 1964, Lisa touched many lives through her faith, kind heart and love for her family and friends.

Lisa had a strong bond with her sisters, nieces and nephews that they will forever cherish.

Lisa is preceded in death...

Jun 15, 2026

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Shauna Peart-Hodge, a devoted mother, wife, cherished daughter, and beloved friend, who left this world far too soon on June 15, 2026 at the age of 41.



Shauna was born on February 24, 1985 in Kingston, Jamaica where she grew up bringing light and warmth into the lives of all who knew her...

Jun 14, 2026

Mike was born in Dallas, TX to Cloyse and Wayde Brite Cloud.

He was a proud graduate of Garland High School Class of 1963. After attending Texas Tech University, he served in the Army during the Vietnam War.Mike is survived by his stepchildren, Teri and JT Allen plus many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a huge network of...

Jun 11, 2026

Lindsay Nicole Caudill, passed away on June 11, 2026, at the age of 31. Born on May 27, 1995, in Dallas, Texas, Lindsay called Lavon, Texas, home and filled every room she entered with her bright smile and infectious laugh.

Lindsay grew up in the Garland area and graduated from Bishop Lynch High School in 2013. She went on to earn...

Jun 9, 2026

Reginald “Reg” Little-Taylor, of Lavon, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 13, 1978, in Sherman, Texas, to Donald Taylor and Dora Taylor-White.

Reg attended Van Alstyne High School before continuing his education at Grayson County College...

Jun 8, 2026

Earl Franklin Ritch of Sachse, Texas, passed away on June 8, 2026, at the age of 83.

He was born on February 27, 1943, in Concord, North Carolina, Earl was the son of Lindsey F. Ritch and Thelma M. Mills Ritch.

Earl is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Sue Ritch; his daughter, Cheryl D. Jenkins and husband Joe of...

May 31, 2026

Dusty Carroll Bailey,62, of McKinney, Texas, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his home.

Dusty was born May 7, 1964, in Cleveland, Texas, to Connie Peterson Bailey and Darwin "D" Bailey. He accepted Jesus Christ in the summer of 1974.

He attended Silsbee High School in Silsbee, Texas. He received his Mechanical Engineering degree at Texas Tech University in August...

May 29, 2026

**In Loving Memory of Jennifer Leigh Drake Ashworth**

With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jennifer Leigh Drake Ashworth, who passed away on May 29, 2026, at the age of 44. 

Jennifer was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, grandmother, and friend whose kindness, compassion, and generous spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew...

May 28, 2026

Cynthia “Cyndi” Lynn (Nawrocki) Paull, 70, of Surprise, AZ passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2026. Born on September 22, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan.

Cyndi will be remembered by the many people whose lives she touched. In keeping with her generous spirit, Cyndi gave the gift of life through organ donation.

She is survived by her daughters Tracy (Brian) Boyle, and Jennifer...

May 28, 2026

Joyce Rene Tucker, age 92, of Garland, Texas, passed away on May 28, 2026, in Plano, Texas.

She was born on February 11, 1934, in Dallas, Texas, to Lloyd Seburn Sagely and Oneta Young. Joyce grew up in Blue Ridge, Texas, where she attended school and proudly served as a majorette.

Joyce worked for ValSpar Paint and later for Garland ISD. She...

May 27, 2026

Joan L. "Joanie" Cardoza, age 72, passed away on May 27, 2026, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Born on May 19, 1954, in Los Angeles, California, to Albert and Emma Velderrain, Joanie spent many years in Arizona before recently making her home in Princeton, Texas. She was the heart and matriarch of her family, a woman whose strength,...

May 27, 2026

Angela Jean Ambrusko, 49, passed away at 11:16 AM on May 27, 2026.

Born on December 1, 1976, Angela was the beloved daughter of Thomas (Michele) Ambrusko and Sharon Morris. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Rachel Ambrusko.

Angela is survived by her only child, Kyla (Korey) McRee; her brothers, Mark (Jennifer) Ambrusko and Joshua (Renee) Reynolds;...

May 26, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Esther (Wilson) Allen. Mary was born on November 29th, 1955, and transitioned out of this life in her home in Melissa, Texas on May 26th, 2026 at the age of 70. Through her journey of this life she touched the life of many with her strength, wisdom, and...