Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Dallas County

Joyce E. Hutson

Joyce E. Hutson

May 13, 2026

Joyce Elwanda Hutson was born on November 5, 1931, to Eugene Milton Prather and Jessie Gay Ruff. The Prather family eventually included five children, Troy, Stanley, Elwanda, Joe Doyl and Yvonne. She is preceded in death by all.

This family moved from Mobeetie to Kress in 1941. She graduated from Kress High School in 1949. She married...

Gwendolyn Ruth Sanders

Gwendolyn Ruth Sanders

May 12, 2026

Gwendolyn Ruth Sanders was born on July 12, 1939, in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Gwen spent part of her childhood in Tennessee before making her way to Texas. Gwen often joked, "I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could," expressing her deep pride in becoming a Texan.

Gwen married her beloved...

Steven Craig Plum

Steven Craig Plum

May 12, 2026

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Steven Craig Plum. He was 68 years old. He passed away peacefully at home in Garland Texas on May 12th.

He was born January 19th 1958 in Peoria Illinois. After the Navy Steve made his home in Garland Texas. He made his career as a technician first...

Karolyn Joyce Webster

Karolyn Joyce Webster

May 7, 2026

Karolyn Joyce Webster

Karolyn Joyce Webster passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 7, 2026. Karolyn was born in May 9, 1933 at Hollywood Hospital in Los Angeles, California to Dr. Frank J. Matuskey and Iola (Jackie) Matuskey. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, George L. Matuskey.

Karolyn grew...

Sandra Mcpherson Hicks

Sandra Mcpherson Hicks

May 5, 2026

Sandra McPherson Hicks of Dallas went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Sandra is predeceased by her devoted husband John Walton Hicks Jr., mother, Gertrude Culkin McPherson, father, William Perry McPherson, beloved brother, Perry McPherson, nephew Eddie McPherson and her sister and brother-in-law Doris and Phil Redding. She is survived by...

William Mcdonald Cross

William Mcdonald Cross

May 5, 2026

William (Bill) McDonald Cross, 91, loving husband and wonderful father, passed away on May 5, 2026. He was born May 21, 1934, in Abingdon, Virginia, son of John A. Cross and Elsie R. Cross. He graduated from Dobyns Bennett HS in Kingsport, Tennessee and Rice University in Houston, Texas with graduate studies in urban and regional planning at M.I.T....

Robert "Bob" Francis Buchheit

Robert "Bob" Francis Buchheit

May 4, 2026

Robert Francis "Bob" Buchheit, age 87, passed away in Frisco, Texas on May 4, 2026.

Born on July 6, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bob served in the United States Air Force for 4 years as a member of the band as a saxophonist. He dedicated many years to J.C. Penney Company, retiring in 1998. Bob was a...

Richard Joseph Potter Jr.

Richard Joseph Potter Jr.

May 4, 2026

Richard Joseph Potter Jr., born August 13, 1951, in Dallas, Texas, passed away on May 4, 2026, at the age of 74.

A fourth-generation Dallas native and sixth-generation Texan, Richard grew up in Dallas and attended St. Mark's School of Texas, Highland Park High School, and Southern Methodist University.

Richard began his career through a...

Michael Ambrose Secor Sr.

Michael Ambrose Secor Sr.

May 3, 2026

Michael Ambrose Secor (1944-2026) passed on May 3, 2026. Mike is survived by his Wife of 64 years Jean Secor, Daughter Judy Robertson and Son-in-Law Boyd Robertson, Son Michael Secor, Jr and Daughter-in-Law Lydia Secor, Grand Daughters Miranda Secor, Whitney Glover-Secor, Micah Secor, and Elizabeth Secor and 2 Great Grandsons Jacob Secor and Lewis Glover-Secor.

Mike was...

Neal Albert Carlson

Neal Albert Carlson

May 2, 2026

Neal Albert Carlson passed away on May 2, 2026, in Plano, Texas, at the age of 85. He was born on June 24, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois to Lucille and Walter Carlson. Neal and his brother Jay grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois. During his high school years, he met Cynthia, who would become the love of his life....

Jean Elmburg Helmers

Jean Elmburg Helmers

May 1, 2026

Jean Elmburg Helmers, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on May 1, 2026, with her family by her side. She was 88 years old.

Jeanie was born on March 27, 1938, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Vera and John Elmburg. As her father's career progressed, the family moved to Boston, Atlanta, Portland and Chicago where...

Charles Ray Dewberry

Charles Ray Dewberry

May 1, 2026

Charles Ray Dewberry passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, at the age of 92. He was born January 22, 1934, in Pecan Gap, Texas, to William Elton and Alvenia Burt Dewberry.

Charles grew up in Dallas and married his high school sweetheart, Nina Rodgers, in 1953. He had a long career in the US Air Force,...

Robert Joe Boyd

Robert Joe Boyd

May 1, 2026

On Friday May 1, 2026, Dallas closed the final chapter of a renowned architect who helped shape the skyline of downtown in the 1980's. Robert Joe Boyd was born in Dallas on July 22, 1942, to Harry and Noel Boyd. Winning numerous artistic awards, he realized at a very early age that he had a passion for architecture. He...

Gerald Horace Green Jr.

Gerald Horace Green Jr.

Apr 29, 2026

Gerald H. Green Jr., 61, of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026.

Gerald was a man who left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Known for his friendly spirit, strong work ethic, and unforgettable laugh, he built not just a career, but a reputation that spanned over four decades. Many knew him as...

Basil John Asaro

Basil John Asaro

Apr 28, 2026

Basil John Asaro passed away on April 28, 2026, at UT Southwestern Hospital in Dallas, Texas.

He was born on August 19, 1943, to John and Theresa Asaro, and spent much of his early life in Nutley, New Jersey. He was preceded in death by his siblings Anthony, Christina, and Roseanne.

He is survived by...

Andrew Crawford

Andrew Crawford

Apr 28, 2026

Andrew Crawford Obituary

Sunrise: August 20th, 1927

Sunset: April 28th, 2026

Andrew Crawford, age 98, of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully at 4:40 pm on April 28th, 2026.

Born on August 20, 1927, in Dixie, Louisiana, Andrew was the son of Ada D. Crawford and Alonzo Crawford. He lived a long...

John Richard Washmon

John Richard Washmon

Apr 28, 2026

John Richard "Dick" Washmon, aged 84 passed away April 28th of natural causes at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on June 8th, 1941 in Harlingen, Texas to parents Adolf "Cut" Washmon and Dorothy Burchard Washmon. He graduated Southern Methodist University and had many career ventures, among which were: running the family business, Aldridge-Washmon...

Raymond Kevin  O'Keefe

Raymond Kevin O'Keefe

Apr 27, 2026

Raymond K. O'Keefe

Obituary

Raymond Kevin O'Keefe passed away on April 27, 2026, at his home in Little Elm, Texas, with his loved ones at his side. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on January 24, 1941, to Leroy O'Keefe and Ethel (McNerny) O'Keefe. He was preceded in death by his five siblings: Maureen O'Keefe,...

Ona Seputiene

Ona Seputiene

Apr 26, 2026

Ona "Onutė" Seputienė, age 81, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, in Irving, Texas.

Ona was born on February 24, 1945, in Tauragė, Lithuania, to the late Kazimieras and Elena Slepavičiai. She spent the greater part of her life in Lithuania, where she built a meaningful career and a deep connection to her community. In 2021,...

Gladys Louise Chambers

Gladys Louise Chambers

Apr 25, 2026

Gladys Louise Chambers of Little Elm, Texas passed away on April 25, 2026, at the age of 94.

She was born December 10, 1931 in Birmingham, Alabama—born to Arthur Lattimore and Rosie Inge, she was their only child.

She worked for more than 30 years at Briggs & Stratton as a floor inspector, known for...

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