Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Dallas County

Burke, Bonnie Marie

Burke, Bonnie Marie

Jun 16, 2017

Bonnie Marie (Nestor) Burke, age 70, of Dallas, Texas passed away on June 16, 2017 in Carrollton, Texas. She was born April 23, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late, Robert E. Nestor and Bonnie (Albert) Nestor. She grew up and graduated from Berea high school in Berea, Ohio and attended Ohio State University. Bonnie loved her grandchildren more than...

Ash, Rosie Mae

Ash, Rosie Mae

Jun 14, 2017

ASH, ROSIE MAE GARRETT Rosie was born on July 20, 1930 in Macon, MO and passed away on June 14, 2017 in Dallas, TX. She is remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Aptly named, her rosy disposition shone brightly through her ever-present smile. She attended the Missouri School for the Deaf in Fulton, Missouri...

Channels, Sherilyn D.

Channels, Sherilyn D.

Jun 13, 2017

Sherilyn D. Channels, age 65, of Dallas, Texas passed away on June 13, 2017 in Plano, Texas. Sheri was born on December 12, 1951 in Inglewood, California and later moved to Texas to raise her family. Sheri loved to laugh and sing; performing was her joy. She was also an avid painter and artist. Some of her favorite things were,...

Turner, Lu

Turner, Lu

Jun 12, 2017

Lu Ella (Hejl) Turner of Dallas, Texas, died peacefully on June 12th. A family member described Lu as "effervescent, joyful and sparkling in her interactions with people - she loved you from the moment you came into her world. It's who she was, she was naturally loving." She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She was...

Travis, John Preston, Iii

Travis, John Preston, Iii

Jun 11, 2017

John Preston Travis III was called home to be with the Lord on June 11, 2017 at the age of 83. Born on November 10, 1933 in Dallas, Texas, to John Preston and Dovie "Bunnie" (Dowd) Travis, John graduated from North Dallas High School where he served as President of his Senior Class of 1951. He then attended his beloved...

Spears,, John T. Jr.

Spears,, John T. Jr.

Jun 10, 2017

John T. Spears, Jr., age 92, of Irving, Texas, passed from this life on June 10, 2017 at his daughter's home in Coppell, Texas after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 3, 1924 to John T. and Marta Spears in Ardmore, Oklahoma, the fifth of six children. He graduated from Ardmore High School in 1942, without a...

Wood, Joyce

Wood, Joyce

Jun 10, 2017

Joyce C. Wood, 88, Dallas TX Passed away Saturday June 10, 2017 at her home, surrounded by family. Joyce was born in Vernon Texas to Clarence and Inez Cross. Joyce was married to Lt. Col. William Wood, USAF Retired (Woody) and they lived in Oklahoma, Tennessee, Okinawa, North Carolina and Nebraska where they were, of course Nebraska Football fans. GBR!...

Kuykendall, James 'Jimmy' Arthur, Iii

Kuykendall, James 'Jimmy' Arthur, Iii

Jun 9, 2017

James went home to our Lord on June 9, 2017. He was born on February 21, 1943 in San Angelo Texas and was married to his wife, Delores Ann Kuykendall for 39 years. He leaves behind daughters, Constance Rose of Madison, Alabama, Tresi Petree of Plano, Texas, Jodi Kuykendall of Weatherford, Texas, sons James Kuykendall IV of Lake Jackson, Texas,...

Arenas, Arturo

Arenas, Arturo

Jun 8, 2017

Arturo Arenas left this Earth to join our Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Keller, Texas. He was 88 years old. Arturo was born December 9, 1928 in Los Angeles, California to Matilde and Eloisa Arenas. Arturo was a hard worker and a man of many talents. He joined the United States Navy at the age of 17...

Deittrick, Joseph 'Joe' Edward

Deittrick, Joseph 'Joe' Edward

Jun 7, 2017

Joseph Edward Deittrick, 73, of McKinney, TX lost his five year battle with cancer on Wednesday, June 7th, 2017. Joe was born July 13, 1943 in Mt. Clemens, MI to the late Harold & Elizabeth Deittrick (Povlich). Joe was preceded in death by his son, John Deittrick. Joe is survived by his wife, Margaret, son Richard (Amber) Deittrick, daughter Susan...

Griffing, Daniel T.

Griffing, Daniel T.

Jun 7, 2017

Daniel Taylor Griffing, of Lewisville, Texas, passed away on June 7, 2017 at the age of 48 years old. Daniel was born on May 25, 1969 in Berkeley, California to Steven David Griffing and Laurie Ellen Taylor Griffing. Dan grew up on Oakland, California until his family moved to Texas in 1984. He graduated from Plano Senior High School in...

Hanvey, James E.

Hanvey, James E.

Jun 4, 2017

James Edward Hanvey, Jr., 65, of Richardson, TX, peacefully let go of his long and brave struggle on June 4, 2017. He died at home surrounded by his family. James was a beloved daddy, granddaddy, husband, brother, and friend. He was profoundly kind and abundantly generous and will be deeply missed by all who love him. A mass in celebration...

Bolton, Kenneth R.

Bolton, Kenneth R.

Jun 3, 2017

Kenny took his last breath in the twilight hours of Saturday, June 3, 2017, at his childhood home in Irving, TX. He was 51 years old. The cause of death is known only to his Maker at this time. Kenny was born on September 22, 1965, at Methodist Hospital in Dallas, TX, to Patty and Bob Bolton. Bobby, having barely...

Treptow, Jacquelyn E.

Treptow, Jacquelyn E.

Jun 3, 2017

Jacquelyn "Jackie" E. Treptow went to be with the Lord at age 86 on June 3, 2017 in Plano TX. She was the daughter of late Eva & Ralph Ehresman of Monitor, Indiana. She is survived by her son, Max Treptow; son, Ben Treptow and wife, Sandee and their daughter, Heather Treptow; brother, Gary Ehresman and wife, Diana and their...

Scarry, Regina 'Jean' Ann

Scarry, Regina 'Jean' Ann

Jun 3, 2017

Regina Ann Scarry - or Jean as she was known to her family and friends, passed away Saturday, June 3rd on her 82nd birthday! She left this world peacefully holding hands with her husband, Robert L. Scarry, of 58 years. Robert (Bob) was always by her side but never more so than these last few years. We are comforted to...

Mcminn, Gail

Mcminn, Gail

Jun 2, 2017

Gail Chadwick McMinn, 78, passed away on June 2, 2017. Born April 23, 1939 in Longview, Texas to Edna Tarver and Tom Ben Chadwick Sr., Gail moved to Tyler, Texas after 10th grade. She graduated from Tyler High School in 1956 and attended Texas Christian University where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. When Gail moved to...

Ballard, Marilyn Ann

Ballard, Marilyn Ann

Jun 2, 2017

Marilyn Ann McManus Ballard was born on November 1, 1934 in San Angelo, Texas to the late Bill and Zella McManus. She passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 82 years old. Marilyn grew up in San Angelo, Texas. She was raised with her younger brother, Bill McManus. She attended high school and...

Thompson, Jerry Joe

Thompson, Jerry Joe

Jun 1, 2017

Jerry passed away at age 76 on June 1, 2017 at his home in Richardson, TX after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He fought the disease for 16 months, all the while taking chemo to extend the quality of his life for himself and his family. He was the consummate family man helping family in any way he could....

Shidler, Tamara L.

Shidler, Tamara L.

Jun 1, 2017

Tamara "Tammy" Lynn Shidler passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1st after an extended and courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Tammy was at the home she cherished with the family she loved when she died. Tammy was born August 7, 1959, in Salem, Oregon to parents Donald and Elaine Wiley and was raised in Keizer, OR. She graduated from McNary...

Williams, Elizabeth 'Lizzie' K.

Williams, Elizabeth 'Lizzie' K.

May 31, 2017

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Kay Williams was born on December 29, 1999 in Galveston, Texas to Peter Williams and Daphne Lis. She passed away on May 31, 2017 at the age of 17 years old. Elizabeth grew up in Plano, Texas with her brother Henry. She attended Plano Senior High School after graduating from Prince of Peace Catholic School. She was passionate...

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