Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Dallas County
Beverly Brooks Miller
Nov 24, 2025
Beverly Brooks Miller, affectionately and lovingly known as "Granny B," passed away peacefullyon November 19, 2025. While recognized for her leadership in business and philanthropy, her roles as mother and grandmother were her most cherished.
At her core, Beverly was a Southern Lady, born in Troy, Alabama on August 24, 1937. She spent her childhood in foster...
Amy Groves Heller
Nov 24, 2025
Amy Groves Heller (1967-2025)
The Reverend Amy Groves Heller, 58, of Addison, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on November 24.
Amy was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on August 24, 1967, to Donald and Barbara Groves and was a loyal Red Sox fan her whole life. She went on to become a beloved priest...
Ralph Andrew Linares Jr.
Nov 23, 2025
Ralph A. Linares "Rafa" passed away in his home on November 23, 2025. He was surrounded by the love of friends and family throughout his journey with brain cancer.
Born in Galveston on August 21, 1941, to Rafael and Elisa Linares, Ralph earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from UT Austin. He worked at several architectural firms...
Nancy R. Basnett
Nov 22, 2025
Nancy R. Basnett, 74, of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025. Born on June 28, 1951, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Nancy lived a life defined by devotion, kindness, and a deep love for her family.
After earning her degree in accounting, Nancy began a long and successful career that spanned more than three decades with...
Colin Edward Fitzgibbons
Nov 21, 2025
Colin Edward Fitzgibbons
June 12, 1979 – November 21, 2025
In trying to capture the essence of the life of Colin Fitzgibbons, words will inevitably fall short, as his impact on his family, his friends and the Dallas community was immense. Way too young, Colin lost a heroic battle with colon cancer on November 21,...
Ronald Michael Smith
Nov 21, 2025
Ronald Michael Smith passed away on November 21, 2025, surrounded by his beloved sisters.
Ronald honorably served his country for 22 years in the United States Navy and United States Army, retiring as a Master Sergeant in Special Forces. His service was marked by courage, discipline, and unwavering commitment to his fellow soldiers and to the nation...
Martha Burner Carlo
Nov 19, 2025
Martha "Muffy" Burner Carlo, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, artist, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, at the age of 78, surrounded by family.
Born and raised in Woodstock, Virginia, Muffy grew up in the care of her grandparents, Daniel F. Burner, Sr. and Martha Louise Hitchcock, whose influence shaped her lifelong love of learning,...
Ernest James "Jameson" Eberle
Nov 19, 2025
Ernest James "Jameson" Eberle passed suddenly on November 19th, 2025.
Born in Richland, Washington in 1974, James spent his early years growing up around the U.S. as part of a military family. His early travels included Arizona, New England, and the Rocky Mountain states. During those travels James became an accomplished violinist. His musical talents took him...
Charlotte Ann Kaufman
Nov 16, 2025
Charlotte A. Kaufman (85), of Plano, Texas, died Sunday, November 16, 2025, at her home.
She was born on September 29, 1940, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to the late William and Mary (Pesic) Pleskovic, Sr. and lived most of her life in Fairfax, Virginia, working as an office manager in the Washington, DC area until her retirement. Nothing...
Jo Ann Woods
Nov 16, 2025
Jo Ann (Estes) Woods, of Plano, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, at the age of 90.
Born in Vernon, Texas, to Mr. and Mrs. Dee Estes, Jo Ann graduated from Vernon High School, attended Texas Tech University, and later earned her master's degree from the University of North Texas. While working at a television station...
Kennie "Kiki" Lynn Stern
Nov 15, 2025
Kennie Lynn Stuckey Stern ("Kiki"), of Dallas, Texas, passed away on November 15, 2025, at the age of 73.
Kennie was loving, funny, and incredibly nurturing. Her laugh was one of those rare ones you don't forget — warm, full, and able to lift your whole day. She always found a way to make people feel welcome....
Kevin Joard Bara
Nov 10, 2025
We are devastated by the sudden and unexpected passing of Kevin Joard Bara, proudly known by many as "The Good Kev," at the age of 59. Kevin and his wife, Erica, were married on May 10, 2024, in Plano, Texas. Though their time together was far too short, every day of their 18 months of marriage was filled with...
Ocie Wayne Skinner
Nov 10, 2025
Jerry" Ocie Wayne Skinner was born on October 12, 1942, in Gilmer, Texas, to Ocie Skinner and Laurica "Bobbie" Holman. He passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, at the age of 83.
Jerry grew up in Dallas and graduated from Hamilton Park High School before continuing his education at Jarvis Christian College.
In 1966,...
Virginia "Kate" Donner
Nov 10, 2025
Kate Donner was born Virginia Catherine Hill on July 21, 1953, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Her parents were George J. Hill (1919-2013) of Yonkers, New York, and Helen Dorothy Dowd (1922-1995) of Glen Cove, New York. She joined her older sister, Judy, and brother, Chris, the day before his third birthday.
In 1956, the family moved to...
Richard Allan Lee
Nov 8, 2025
Richard Allan Lee age 71, Born July 5, 1954, son to Mickey Clayton Lee and Carolyn Jo Lee, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, in Dallas, Texas of Natural Causes.
Richard grew up in Lake Highlands where he excelled in sports and graduated from high school. He later attended University of North Texas in Denton. Richard enjoyed a long career...
Pauline Lisa Peterson
Nov 8, 2025
Pauline Lisa Daigrepont Peterson passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on November 8, 2025.
Pauline was a loving wife and mother and is survived by her three children and three grandchildren and predeceased by her husband, Pete Peterson.
Born and raised in Louisiana, Pauline was fluent in both English and French. Pauline met...
Carey Dale Bradley
Nov 7, 2025
Carey Dale Bradley of Dallas, Texas passed away on November 7, 2025, at the age of 75.
Carey will be remembered for his kindness, integrity, and the many friends he nurtured throughout his life. His gentle nature and generous heart left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
He will...
The Rev. Canon René Francisco Somodevilla
Nov 5, 2025
The Rev. Canon René Francisco Somodevilla, 79, died on November 5, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. He spent his last weeks surrounded by family and close friends.
Born on April 14, 1946 in Havana, Cuba, to Dr. Santiago Somodevilla and Mrs. Elvira Somodevilla de Perez, René and his family lived in the Vedado neighborhood of Havana, and his...
Franklin Reid Davis
Nov 1, 2025
Franklin Reid Davis, 92, of Wylie, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025. The only child of Nelson Reid Davis and Marcella Bugg Davis. His formative years were spent in Ft. Smith and Fayetteville, Arkansas. After graduating from Fayetteville High School, he graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1955 and then was drafted into the US Army...
Bette Sue "Susie" Streng
Nov 1, 2025
Obituary for Bette Sue "Susie" Streng
Bette Sue Blossom Streng, 87, passed away after a long and adventurous life on November 1, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was known for her love of family and friends, being a champion of women, her fierce loyalty, her love of adventures big and small, and her dedication to those...
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