Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Dallas County

Dr. John Henry Baker

Dr. John Henry Baker

Aug 17, 2025

Dr. John Henry Baker, 66, died on August 17th, 2025, in Plano, TX from complications of pancreatic cancer.

John was born on September 29th, 1958, in Navasota, TX to Jack and Jacquelyn Baker. The middle child and only boy of the five Baker children, he enjoyed causing mischief and pulling pranks on his sisters, building things, and...

Nancy Benner

Nancy Benner

Aug 16, 2025

Nancy Carolyn Benner, age 86, passed away on August 16, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. She was born on August 7, 1939, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After completing her education at Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Nancy pursued higher education at the University of Oklahoma, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. She completed her medical technology internship at...

Tarek Badr Eddine

Tarek Badr Eddine

Aug 16, 2025

Tarek Badr Eddine, born on September 15, 1963, in Beirut, Lebanon. He was the beloved son of Julia Cynthia Kent and Abdul Reda.

At a young age, Tarek left Lebanon with his mother and brother, seeking new beginnings. After living in various parts of the United States, the family eventually settled in Irving, Texas. Tarek attended Irving...

Judith Lee Holleman

Judith Lee Holleman

Aug 11, 2025

Judith Lee (Hartley) Holleman

March 23, 1943 - August 11, 2025

"We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give" - Winston Churchill.

No one personified this quote more than Judy Holleman. Born in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, to Alfred and Mildred Hartley, Judy would later attend...

Timothy Romine

Timothy Romine

Aug 8, 2025

Timothy Romine was born November 13th, 1960 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and passed away August 8, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. He was a loving father, husband, brother and son, and a good friend to everyone that knew him. He had a happy childhood, played sports and enjoyed exploring Tulsa on his bicycle with his friends. He attended Marquette School and...

Rudy Riehl, Jr.

Rudy Riehl, Jr.

Aug 8, 2025

Rudy Riehl Jr., age 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025. Born on January 5, 1952, in Galveston, Texas, he settled down in Santa Fe before making North Dallas his home. He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and lifelong car enthusiast.

Early Life and Education

Rudy was the son of the late...

Cecilia Ann Frey

Cecilia Ann Frey

Aug 7, 2025

Cecilia Ann Frey, of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Max Frey , who passed on January 30, 2025, as well as by her parents, Joe and Evelyn Risemas , both of Terre Haute, Indiana.

Cecilia is survived by her brother, Joseph Risemas; her children,...

Carol Joan Gordon Heath

Carol Joan Gordon Heath

Aug 5, 2025

Carol Gordon Heath, 82, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, in Flower Mound, Texas, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Carol is survived by her three sons, John Heath, Scott Heath, and Ryan Heath; her brother, Doug Gordon; and her beloved grandchildren, Ashley Heath, Jonathan Heath, and Caroline Heath. She was preceded in death...

Robert Bacon Trimble

Robert Bacon Trimble

Aug 5, 2025

Robert (Bob) Trimble was born in Paterson, NJ on November 29, 1934, and joined the Lord surrounded by his family on August 5, 2025. He was the son of Ada Francis Bacon Trimble and John Cless Trimble of Ridgewood, NJ. Bob is survived by his wife of 65 years Gail (Bunny) Ann Downing Trimble; daughters Sheila Finn (Kevin), Laura...

James D. Carvell Jr.

James D. Carvell Jr.

Aug 5, 2025

James D. Carvell, Jr. died peacefully after a brief illness on August 5, 2025. Jim was born on May 15, 1939, in Little Rock, Arkansas to James D. Carvell, Sr. and Harriet Sue Downie Carvell, and spent his early years in Arkansas, graduating from Little Rock Central High School in 1957. Though Jim was an only child, the numerous...

William B. Brueggeman

William B. Brueggeman

Aug 1, 2025

William ('Bill') Brueggeman was born on February 9, 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to parents Elmer and Grace.

He passed away on August 1, 2025, surrounded by family in Dallas, Texas.

Bill was preceded in death by his youngest son, Glen, and by his sister, Barbara.

He is survived by Carolyn, his wife of...

Kathryn L. Berdon

Kathryn L. Berdon

Jul 31, 2025

Kathryn L. Berdon

In Loving Memory

Kathryn "Kay" Berdon, age 91, passed away peacefully on July 31st at Spring Creek Living in Plano, Texas. Surrounded by the love of family and friends during her time there, Kay remained in good spirits and continued to find joy in her days.

Born Kathryn Joline Lynch...

Russell Allen Parker

Russell Allen Parker

Jul 30, 2025

Russell Allen Parker, age 73, passed peacefully on July 30th, 2025.

His long, hard fight with COPD, kidney and heart failure was finally too much to battle. He passed peacefully while in hospice care in Carrollton, TX.

He is preceded in death by his father & mother, Charles and Frances Parker, brother David Parker and...

Silvia Vasquez Cervantes

Silvia Vasquez Cervantes

Jul 29, 2025

Silvia Vasquez Cervantes, affectionately known as Cindy, Grandma Cici, and Mom, was born on February 25, 1965, to Mario and Yolanda Vasquez. A lifelong nurturer and quiet force of love, Silvia was the proud mother of four daughters—Arazeli, Neyda, Adriana, and Eliza—who survive her and carry forward her strength and grace.

She is also survived by her...

Harold Wallis Dickerson

Harold Wallis Dickerson

Jul 26, 2025

Wallis Harold Dickerson passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, as the familiar harmonies of The Beach Boys played softly in the background, part of the soundtrack to his life. For the past year, he had been living with his eldest daughter and her family.

Born in the summer of 1945 in Beaver, Oklahoma, to E.L. "Lefty"...

Kristen Michelle Cook

Kristen Michelle Cook

Jul 24, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, who died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 6:30 PM, in Dallas, Texas. She was 50 years old.

Born on October 15, 1974, at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, she was the daughter of Keith and...

Ann Marilyn Canfield

Ann Marilyn Canfield

Jul 15, 2025

Ann Marilyn Canfield, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, in McKinney, Texas, at the age of 77.

She was born on July 24, 1947, in Winona, Minnesota, and grew up in Minnesota, New York, and Texas.

Ann and her husband of 39 years, Doug, spent many happy years...

Kelsey Grace Neuzil

Kelsey Grace Neuzil

Jul 14, 2025

"A well-lived life is not measured in years…

But in love that is shared,

Joy that is given,

Hearts that are touched,

And lives that are changed… forever"

Kelsey Grace Neuzil passed on to her eternal home on July 14, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was...

Joe Daniel Beith

Joe Daniel Beith

Jul 14, 2025

Joe Daniel Beith

August 14, 1938 – July 14, 2025

Joe Daniel Beith, a devoted husband, loving father, loyal friend, and man of quiet strength and wisdom, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, in Carrollton, Texas. He was 86.

Born in Memphis, Tennessee on August 14, 1938, to Ella Mae (Smith) and...

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