Obituaries

Michael Halvorson

Michael Halvorson

Jun 13, 2025



In Loving Memory of Michael Halvorson

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael “Mike” Halvorson, a cherished individual whose presence brought joy, happiness, and inspiration to all fortunate enough to know him.

Life Overview

Michael Halvorson was born on November 30, 1973, in Houston, Texas. Over the course of 51 years, he lived a life filled with love and unforgettable memories....

Jose Luis Payan

Jose Luis Payan

Jun 13, 2025

It is with a sad and heavy heart that we announce the passing of Jose Luis Payan (Joe.) He passed away June 13, 2025. Joe was born July 29, 1962 to his parents Jose and Gabina Payan. He is forever a blessing to those who had the honor to be a part of his life.

Joe was a loving, caring and...

Michael Jay Jennings

Michael Jay Jennings

Jun 11, 2025

Michael Jay Jennings, 56, of Liberty Hill, Texas, passed away on June 11th, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, and sisters, and passed in the comfort of his own home.  Michael was born on December 30th, 1968, in Hurst, Texas to the late Barbara Grogan and Gene Jennings. He grew up...

Ronald Paul Buck

Ronald Paul Buck

Jun 10, 2025

Ronald Paul Buck, 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of June 10, 2025 after a year-long battle with prostate cancer. Born on August 22nd 1947 in Detroit, MI to Gustave and Ernesta Rose Buck, Ronald is survived by son Christopher (Kimberly) Buck, granddaughters Lila and Emma Buck, brother James D. Buck, nieces Adrieann Buck,...

Michael Dean Hanson

Michael Dean Hanson

Jun 9, 2025

Michael Dean Hanson, affectionately known as Mike, rode into this world on two wheels on January 27, 1965, in the small town of Wasco, California. On June 9, 2025, he left us at the age of 60, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and perhaps a few unfinished projects in his garage.

Mike grew up with a wrench in his...

Robert Glenn Jones

Robert Glenn Jones

Jun 6, 2025

On Friday, June 6, 2025, Robert Glenn “Bob” Jones passed away peacefully at the age of 89 in Dallas, TX. Bob also began his life in Dallas, born to Robert D. Jones and Velda Hanby Jones on February 6, 1936.

He was raised in Mesquite, TX until the age of 15 when he moved with his family to Houston. After graduating...

Mary Christine Lester

Mary Christine Lester

Jun 6, 2025

Mary Christine Lester (Hudson)

Born September 8, 1939, Detroit, Texas

Died June 6, 2025

Raised in Childress, Texas

Husband: Neil Lester (1976)

Son: James Clough

Foster daughters: Niki Moeller; Leah Givens

Foster grandsons: Nolan Givens; Parker Givens

Mary was preceded in death by:

Father: Elmer (Pete) Hudson

Mother: Lucile Hudson

Brothers: James Hudson, John (JT) Hudson

Grandmother: Fannie Emmert

She earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, then taught High School Mat for 20...

William Jennings Bryan Spencer

William Jennings Bryan Spencer

Jun 5, 2025

William Jennings Bryan Spencer went to his eternal home on June 5, 2025. He was born on October 27, 1948, in McKinney, Texas, to W.C. ("Dub") and Helen Shelton Spencer.

On November 4, 1967, he married the love of his life, Loretta Mae Latham-Spencer, in McKinney, Texas. Together they built a life full of love, family, and enduring memories.

He is survived...

Arthur George Frost Jr.

Arthur George Frost Jr.

Jun 1, 2025

Arthur George Frost, Jr.

George, age 92, passed away June 1, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. He was born December 14, 1932 in Amarillo, Texas to Arthur George Frost and Juanita Fern (Hilton) Frost.

Beverly Sharon (Carlisle) Frost, wife of 46 years, preceded George in death in 2004.



He is survived by his children, Kathy Bruce (Ken) of Sebring, Florida, Joan McGahan (Cody) of...

James (Jimmy) Herman Manley, Jr.

James (Jimmy) Herman Manley, Jr.

May 31, 2025

James (Jimmy) Herman Manley, Jr, 81, of Garland, Texas, passed away on May 31, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was the oldest of three children born to James Herman Manley, Sr. and Johnnie Clara Witherspoon Manley, on April 28, 1944, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a wonderful husband, father, granddad, great-granddad, and friend.

Jimmy was raised...

Keren S. Weiss

Keren S. Weiss

May 30, 2025

In Loving Memory of Karen Shafi February 11, 1983 – May 30, 2025

Keren Shafi, beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, in Plano, Texas, at the age of 42. Born on February 11, 1983, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Karen moved to the United States with her family in 1985 and built a life full...

Gayle Blankenship Jones

Gayle Blankenship Jones

May 29, 2025

Gayle Blankenship Jones, 78, of Richardson Texas, passed away on May 29, 2025, at The Reserve at Richardson Rehabilitation with her husband of 57 years by her side. Gayle was born January 9, 1947 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Cecil Gayle Blankenship and Leora "Betty" Esther Benedict. In 1960, preceding the death of her father and 2 years...

Delores Jean Glover

Delores Jean Glover

May 28, 2025

Delores Jean Glover was born on November 13, 1958, in Kaufman, Texas. She was the daughter of George Edwin Dixon and Marilyn Jean Rhodes. Delores was loved by her family and friends. She was a great wife, sister, mother, granny, and great-granny.

She was our rock, our friend when we needed one, she welcomed everyone with a love that never faded,...

Charlotte Whittle

Charlotte Whittle

May 27, 2025

Charlotte Ann Whittle (née Mulvey) beloved matriarch, piano-playing, game show loving, card shark extraordinaire, and beloved daughter of Charles and Lauretta Mulvey passed peacefully into the arms of her heavenly father, in Rockwall, Texas, on May 27, 2025, at 12:30 AM. She was 89 years old.

Born in Covington, Kentucky on February 26, 1936, Charlotte arrived in the world during a...

Jean Ann Dungan

Jean Ann Dungan

May 26, 2025

Jean Ann Dungan, 88, of McKinney, Texas passed away on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025. She was born in the home of her grandparents, Bob and Stella Scott, in McKinney on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1936. Her parents, Vernon and Opal Haynes, and her brothers Bill, Bobby, Scott, and Danny lived in Chambersville, Texas. She entered Chambersville School in 1943...

Jose Martin Aldape-Gutierrez

Jose Martin Aldape-Gutierrez

May 26, 2025

Con profunda tristeza, informamos el fallecimiento de nuestro querido padre, Jose Martin Aldape (“El Cuate”), quien partió de este mundo el día 05/26/2025, dejando un legado de amor, sabiduría y fortaleza.

Nacido el Enero 24, 1965 en Sabinas, Coahuila. Fue un hombre íntegro, trabajador y generoso, siempre dispuesto a ayudar a los demás. A lo largo de su vida, tocó los...

Russell Charles Bleakley

Russell Charles Bleakley

May 22, 2025

Russell Charles Bleakley passed away peacefully with his daughter Lauren by his side on May 22, 2025, at the age of 79, at his home in McKinney, TX. Russell (‘Russ’ to his friends and family, ‘Dad’ to his children, and ‘Grandpa Russ’ or ‘GPR’ to his grandchildren) was born near Watford, England on June 19, 1945, to Walter Earnest Bleakley...

Russell Calvin Barnes

Russell Calvin Barnes

May 21, 2025

On May 21st , 2025, Russell (Rusty) Calvin Barnes was released from his struggle with chronic pain transitioning peacefully to join his wife and to be with his Lord and Savior in his forever home.

Russell was the third child of Ralph and Helen Barnes, born in Shattuck, Oklahoma on November 9th, 1938. He was raised in Gage, Oklahoma where just...

Horace Wayne Davis

Horace Wayne Davis

May 21, 2025

Horace “Wayne” Davis peacefully passed away, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the age of 90 in Greenville, Texas. Wayne was born December 19, 1934 the son of James Revy Davis and Lela Maude Berry Davis. Wayne married Dorothy Nell Wynn on January 1, 1995, she preceded in death. Wayne remarried on May 30, 1997 to Mary Janette Adams, she preceded...

Santiago Acosta Jr.

Santiago Acosta Jr.

May 18, 2025

Santiago Acosta Jr., beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on May 18, 2025, at the age of 23. Born on December 21, 2001, in Greenville, Texas, Santiago was a shining light whose energy and charisma lit up every room he entered.



As the oldest child of Diana and Santiago Sr., Santiago embraced his role as the protective older brother to...