Obituaries

Dec 15, 2024

Mark Edward Shaffer died on December 15, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by parents Rex and Christine Shaffer, and siblings Larry Shaffer, Pat Shaffer, and Dick Shaffer. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Shaffer and children Cole Shaffer, David Shaffer and Meredith Eastman. He is also survived by siblings Barbara Bastian, Rex Shaffer, Thomas Shaffer,...

Dec 14, 2024

Jo Ann Edwards Chandler was born on April 9, 1932, in Branch, Texas to William Hershel Edwards & Lillian Ann Dees Edwards. Growing up in Collin County, she lived mainly in Farmersville, Nevada, McKinney & Princeton.

Jo Ann married Tommy ‘Bud’ Chandler in April 1952, and they moved to Garland where together they raised five children, Joyce, Shirley, Judy, Annette &...

Dec 13, 2024

Jesus "Jesse" Angel Rodriguez Jr. was born on March 18, 1984 in Del Rio, Texas. He passed away on December 13, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.

Jesse was preceded in death by his father, Jesus Rodriguez. He is survived by his loving mother, Silvia Fletcher, and stepfather Rick Fletcher, as well as his children: Daisy Marie, Jesus Manuel Angel, Priscilla Jasmine, and...

Dec 12, 2024

James Rodney Thomas, 81, of Dallas TX, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024 surrounded by family.

Jim was born on May 23rd, 1943, in Fort Bragg, NC, to Lois Fowler and Rodney Adams. After the tragic death of his father during the D-Day invasion of WWII, Lois remarried to David Thomas, who adopted Jim and gave him the family name...

Dec 11, 2024

Betty Sue Spraggins born April 2, 1933 in Douglasville, Texas to parents Thomas Augustus Nichols and Donie Lessie Sanders passed away on December 11, 2024 in Wylie, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Joseph Wayne Spraggins of Murphy, Texas, sister and brother in law Geraldine "Jeri" and Gerald Elkins of Bethesda, Maryland, son in law...

Dec 10, 2024

Celebrating the life and Legacy of Robert Lee Waterhouse

Robert (Bob) Waterhouse was born in Center, Texas on June 12, 1930, to Joe and Eva Waterhouse. His mother raised he and his older sister, Sarah, to be united in the church. The four of them were happy living in Center, Texas until his father was killed in an automobile accident. Bob's...

Dec 10, 2024

Jennifer Nicole Murray's journey ended on December 10, 2024. She accepted her journey that God has given her, She fought so hard against cancer till the end.

She was full of life and adventure person. She was loved by so many people & friend's and her members from Life Church in McKinney Texas.

Those left to honor and cherish her memory are...

Dec 7, 2024

Teresa Yvonne (Hurt) Wyatt, passed away on December 7, 2024. Born on September 28, 1949, in Fort Worth, Teresa was known for her love for her children and family. Her generosity and loving spirit were illustrated by her service to the community schools, Churches of Christ, and volunteer organizations where her daughters and family were active. Though she held a...

Dec 6, 2024

Betty Jane Collins, affectionately known as Jane, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, leaving a legacy of love, generosity, and creativity. Born on June 22, 1934, in Washington, Pennsylvania, Jane was a cherished daughter of John Lewis Becker and Edna Jane Becker. She grew up with her older half-siblings, John Lawrence (Buss) and Helen.

 Jane's early years were marked by...

Dec 6, 2024

Ruth Dolores Meadlin Thompson was born in the Charleston Community in Delta County, Texas on March 10, 1940. Her parents were Keller Euell Meadlin and Jetty Lee Black Meadlin.  As a child, she attended East Delta School in Delta County. After the family moved to Dallas, she graduated from Adamson High School in Oak Cliff. After graduation, Ruth attended the...

Dec 3, 2024

Pathickal Joseph Kurian (or Raju or Njoonji) was born into the Pathickal family of Keezhillam, Kerala, India on August 4th, 1942. He was the third child of Mr. P. P. Joseph and Mrs. Mariamma Joseph. He grew up with his siblings, Rev. Dr. Paul Pathickal, the Late Mr. P. J. Varghese, the Late Mr. P. J. John, Mr. P. J....

Dec 2, 2024

Bruce Lynn Ritchie, age 73, of Dallas, Texas, passed from this life on Monday, December 2, 2024. Bruce was born to Thomas Eugene Ritchie, Sr. and Valeria Christeen (Burnett) Ritchie in Dallas, Texas.

Bruce is survived by his sister Helen Christeen (Ritchie) Georgopoulos of Garland, Texas; and his brother Clayton F Ritchie (Kathryn) of Farmersville, Texas as well as a host...

Nov 29, 2024

Nov 29, 2024

Marvin Dale Eads Sr, 76, of McKinney Texas, died on November 29 2024.

 He was born in Orlando Florida in 1948 to Herman Eads and Lois Greta Nicholson. 

He later served in the US Navy from 1966-1975. Marvin was preceded in death by Joyce Lawson.

He is survived by Marvin Eads Jr, Brandon Eads, and Amber Eads.Graveside service is December 5, 2024 at...

Nov 26, 2024

Michael Rannebarger, a beloved father, avid fisherman, and devoted family man, passed away on November 26, 2024. Born on January 16, 1956, Mike grew up with a love for the outdoors and a knack for bringing people together, whether on the water, the golf course, or around the dinner table.

Mike’s greatest joys in life were his family and the simple...

Nov 24, 2024

Ronnie Dale Brock, of Rockwall Texas passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving wife and children on November 24th, 2024. Ronnie was born on July 22nd, 1957, to Tommie Hayes in Dallas, Texas. He was the oldest of two children. 

He graduated from Seagoville High School. He joined the US Army, after serving he then went on to...

Nov 22, 2024

Margaret Ann Feaster Epperson, 82, of Josephine, Texas passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. She was born in Avalon, Texas on August 6, 1942 to parents Docia Mae Jett Feaster and Robert Feaster.

 Margaret was a wonderful wife, mother, Nana, sister and friend. She lived her entire life in the state of Texas. She was proud to be a Texan...

Nov 19, 2024

Janet Ann (Sossamon) Odell

August 9th,1956 - November 19th, 2024

Janet was born on August 9th,1956 in Oklahoma City, Ok to Riley Gene Sossamon and Pauletta Ann Watson. She passed away peacefully on November 19th, 2024 at the age of 68.

Janet was a kind, loving, bubbly, selfless person. She loved being a mother, a Nana to her grandchildren, and most recently a...

Nov 19, 2024

Sharon Ann Shuford, 80, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed on November 19, 2024. Sharon, born on August 17, 1944, in Dewville, Texas was the proud daughter of Pleaman and Hazel Wright. 

She grew up in Leesville, Texas, and graduated from Nixon High School. She met her husband, Jack, at a Moods dance in late 1961 and...

Nov 18, 2024

Tommy Joe Hafer was born on April 20, 1952, in Hico, Texas. After graduating from Clifton High School, he attended Texas A&M University and received a degree in Business Agriculture. Tommy retired in 2020 after a successful career in sales and finance. Throughout his life, he was a devoted family man and loved each of his grandkids being remembered as...