Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Dallas County

Williams, Linda J.

Williams, Linda J.

Dec 8, 2017

Linda Jeanette Williams, of McKinney, Texas, passed away on December 8, 2017 at the age of 73. Linda was born in Paris, Texas to Holland Edward Treadaway and Minnie Ethel Biggerstaff Treadaway on January 11, 1944. She and her brother, Robert Treadaway, were raised in Odessa, Texas. Linda graduated from Odessa Permian High School before attending Texas Tech University. She...

Smith, Murray 'Edwin'

Smith, Murray 'Edwin'

Dec 7, 2017

Edwin was born in Dallas, TX on February 20, 1941 to Murray William Smith and Helen Alleen Howell Smith. He passed away December 7,2017 in Dallas at the age of 76. Edwin was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served in the Security Police, attaining the rank of Sergeant. He attended the University of Texas in...

Bettler, David T.

Bettler, David T.

Dec 6, 2017

Our loving husband and father of 4 children, David Bettler passed away suddenly & unexpectedly in the early morning hours of December 6, 2017. He was the firstborn son to Ellen & Marcellus Bettler on Christmas day 1942. David and his younger brother, Michael grew up in a modest Houston home to devoted parents. His fun-loving mom stayed home to...

Matthews, Fred Bernard, Jr.

Matthews, Fred Bernard, Jr.

Dec 4, 2017

Fred Bernard Matthews, Jr., born on June 9, 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri to Fred and Shirley Matthews. He died on December 4, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Selig Matthews. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Anne Fraser Matthews, his three sons Fred Bernard...

Medaris, Oliver P.

Medaris, Oliver P.

Dec 2, 2017

Born in Midwest City, OK on September 14, 1947 to Oliver Levi Medaris and Margaret Helen McClain, older brother (deceased) Michael Lamar Medaris. Graduated from Midwest City High School in 1965. Married Billie Ruth Klinekole, had one son - Bobby Medaris. U.S. Navy towards the end of Vietnam War. Divorced, then married Sharon Ann Kounovsky. Had a daughter, Jennifer Dawn...

Stewart, Thelma

Stewart, Thelma

Nov 28, 2017

Thelma K. Stewart peacefully passed away on November 28, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. She was 95 years young. Thelma grew up in McAllen, Texas and moved to Harlingen after marrying her husband Ray Stewart of 62 years, until 2012 when she moved to Dallas, Texas to be with her son and daughter. She is survived by Tish Stewart Fagan, daughter;...

Mace, Billie C.

Mace, Billie C.

Nov 27, 2017

Billie Charlene Mace, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 27, 2017. Billie was born to William Fletcher and Vera (Burleson) Fletcher on November 13, 1929, in Cowden, Oklahoma; she had three beloved siblings: JoAnn, Phyllis, and Tommy. Billie married Glen Mace on April 22, 1948; they went on to have two sons, Larry and Kevin,...

Talty, Francis 'Fran' P.

Talty, Francis 'Fran' P.

Nov 25, 2017

Francis Patrick Talty September 6, 1950 - November 25, 2017 Francis Patrick Talty, age 67, of Carrollton, Texas, passed away on November 25, 2017 after a long battle with Alzhemier's disease. A memorial rosary will be held at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 AM, Friday, December 1, 2017 at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church...

Knight, Louis B., Jr.

Knight, Louis B., Jr.

Nov 25, 2017

Loving husband and father, Louis Bryant Knight, Jr. passed away on November 25,2017. He was 89 years old. Lou was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to his parents Phyllis and Louis Bryant Knight, Sr. He attended Nicholls High School. He was a WW2 veteran having served in the Merchant Marines. He started his lifelong career with Eljer Plumbingware in New...

Mattay, Martha

Mattay, Martha

Nov 24, 2017

Martha Hunter Mattay, 80, of Carrollton, Texas, passed away in her sleep on November 24, 2017. Martha was born in University Park, Dallas on September 3, 1937. She was a 1955 graduate of Highland Park High School and received a bachelor's degree in Home Economics from North Texas State College in 1958. Among many campus activities, Martha was involved in...

Beloate, James F.

Beloate, James F.

Nov 24, 2017

Its fitting that he lived in Texas, as his heart was a big as the Texas skies. The man would give you the shirt off his back and would help out in a heartbeat if you asked. He always spoke well of people and raised an incredible family. He and Mom were married over 50 years. Rest in peace Dad...

Sexton, Randal 'Randy' Earl

Sexton, Randal 'Randy' Earl

Nov 21, 2017

Randal Earl Sexton, age 56, of Allen, TX passed away on November 21, 2017. He is survived by his beloved mother, Zerita Sexton of Allen, TX; his wife, Mary Sexton and son, Trent Sexton both of Dallas, TX; his sister, Dona Montgomery and brother-in-law, Scott Montgomery, both of Plano, TX; niece, Haylie Sparks of Melissa TX, and nephew, Conner Montgomery...

Fletcher, Brett Douglas

Fletcher, Brett Douglas

Nov 21, 2017

Brett Douglas Fletcher passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 21, 2017 in Plano, TX. He was 48 years old. Despite Bretts diagnosis with a rare Gliosarcoma, he remained positive and optimistic throughout his courageous battle. A memorial service will be held at Aria Funeral Chapel, located at 19310 Preston Rd in Dallas, TX. Chaplain Tim Kerrick will preside...

Haag, Goldie

Haag, Goldie

Nov 20, 2017

Goldie Haag, of Richardson, Texas, passed away on November 20, 2017 at the age of 89. She was born on September 2, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to Pavel Balaj and Maria Ardelean Balaj of Talpos, Romania. The Balaj family immigrated to the United States for work in the late 1920's, where two of the Balaj children, Goldie and her brother,...

Calenoff, M.D., Emanuel

Calenoff, M.D., Emanuel

Nov 20, 2017

Emanuel Calenoff, M.D. was born on May 4, 1950 in Sofia, Bulgaria. He passed away on November 20, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. He was the son of the late Danni J. and Raymond A. Calenoff, older brother to Ruth and Dahlia and uncle to Michael, Dan, and Aaron. Dr. Calenoff was an ENT and researcher. Arrangements are under the direction...

Falcinelli, Grace A.

Falcinelli, Grace A.

Nov 19, 2017

Grace Amelia Siegfried Falcinelli, of Plano, Texas, passed away on November 19, 2017 at the age of 96 years. Gracie was born to James F. Siegfried and Marian K. Rogers on August 30, 1921 in Three Church Hill outside of Martins Creek, Pennsylvania where she was raised with her brother, James Siegfried Jr. She loved traveling and watching her sons...

Labutis, Gatria 'Gay'

Labutis, Gatria 'Gay'

Nov 18, 2017

Gatria ( Gay) LaButis passed away November 18, 2017. She was born in Hartford, CT on October 12, 1936. She relocated to Dallas, TX with her family in 1974. She was predeased by her son Geoffrey in 1982 and he husband Donald in 2005. She leaves behind her son Mark and daughter Tracie and grandsons Alex and Tanner. A memorial...

Stokes, Connie R.

Stokes, Connie R.

Nov 18, 2017

Born February 11th 1937 in Smackover Arkansas. Died November 18th 2017 in Dallas Texas. Connie was a resident of Dallas Little Forest Hills neighborhood since 1961. She will be greatly missed by countless friends especially those of us in Little Forest Hills who have known her for so many years. Connies favorite pastime was fishing and spending time on her...

Duke, Jerry W.

Duke, Jerry W.

Nov 17, 2017

A funeral service with Air Force Honors for Jerry William Duke, age 75, of Prosper, Texas will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, November 25, 2017 at ARIA Memorial Chapel in Dallas. Jerry is survived by his wife of 46 years, Wanida; daughter, Anida and her husband, Jeremy Smith, and their children Javan and Ania. In lieu of flowers, memorial...

Valenta, Freddie J.

Valenta, Freddie J.

Nov 17, 2017

Freddie J. Valenta, 82, of Dallas, Texas passed away on November 17, 2017. Freddie was born January 8, 1935 in Jarrell, Texas to Louis and Bertha Valenta. He graduated from Jarrell High School, served proudly in the Army and then continued on to receive a Bachelor's of Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University. Fred was married to Barrett Valenta on...

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