Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Dallas County
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
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.
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.
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...
Scholder, Laurence T.
May 31, 2017
Laurence (Larry) Ted Scholder 11/23/1942 - 5/31/2017 Born 11/23/1942 in Brooklyn, NY to Arthur and Kate Scholder. Passed away on 5/31/2017 from complications of lung cancer. Larry grew up in New York and attended Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University) where he met and married his wife Carole. He graduated in 1965 with a BFA and pursued graduate...
Hutson, Travonna 'Joanie'
May 29, 2017
Travonna Joan Hutson, (Joanie), 63, went peacefully to be with Jesus on May 29, 2017, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
She was born September 8, 1953 in Tulia Texas, to Jerald and Elwanda Hutson. She is preceded in death by her father, Jerald Hutson. She is survived by her mother, Elwanda, brothers Dale...
Ignacio Gomez Ceja
May 28, 2017
Ignacio Gomez Ceja, 64, of Denton Tx received his Angel Wings Sunday, May 28,2017 surrounded by family. "Nacho" was born February 26,1953 to Alfonso Gomez and Maria Ceja in Mexico. He later migrated to the US where he continued on to be a successful contractor and businessman. He loved spending time with family especially his grandchildren, traveling, and mechanic work....
Johnson, Harry Martin
May 27, 2017
Harry M. Johnson of Plano, Texas died peaceably on May 27, 2017. He was born on April 29th, 1924 and spent his early years in the Pittsburgh area. He enlisted in the U.S. Marines in September 1941 and served in the South Pacific during World War II. He was wounded on Vella La Vella and spent six years recuperating in...
Delisle, Marita K.
May 25, 2017
In Memory of Marita Katherine DeLisle… Marita K. DeLisle, 75, of Plano TX, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at her home, comforted by her devoted family and beloved pets after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Watertown NY in 1942 to the late Clellon and Kathleen Bancroft. After graduating from Franklin High School in...
Cox, Carol Imogene 'Jean'
May 25, 2017
Jean was born on December 18, 1931 in Hope, AR to Clyde J. and Otis (Gleghorn) Arnold. Jean graduated Hope High School in 1950. After marrying in 1954 at the First Baptist Church, Jean moved from Hope to Waco, TX to join her husband William J. 'Bill' Cox, Jr. Over the course of the next several years Bill and Jean...
Sykora, Frances 'Fran'
May 24, 2017
Fran Sykora was born on September 17, 1934 and went Home to be with her Lord on May 24, 2017. She was born in Giddings, Texas to Walter and Mathilda (Schulze) Mutschink. She loved her Lord, her family and her church. She married James D. Sykora, April 3, 1958, and celebrated 59 years of marriage. She had two children, Sharon...
Kobolt, Margaret C.
May 22, 2017
Margaret Carolyn Kobolt's life journey began on a summer day in 1931 in a small farming community near Panama, Iowa. It was there that her parents, Louis and Mathilda Kobolt, welcomed her. Her siblings Ferd, Helen, Alvin, Robert, Rita, and Patty also welcomed their new sister. While living on that farm, she attended the Catholic schools in Panama. After finishing...
Mcleod, Michael M.
May 22, 2017
Michael Murdoch McLeod of Richardson, Texas passed away on May 22, 2017 at the age of 50 years old. He was born on September 17, 1966 in San Francisco to late Murdoch McLeod and Mary Sue Wyatt McLeod. Michael spent most of his childhood in Northern California and, in 1979, he moved to the Dallas area with his mother, Mary...
Patsy Kilpatrick Keyser
May 20, 2017
Patsy Wingate Kilpatrick Keyser, who was born on February 10, 1932 in New Bern, North Carolina to Roland Ralph and Beatrice Smith Kilpatrick, died on May 20, 2017 at her home in Frisco Texas. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia in 1955, her Masters of Science degree from Texas Woman's University in...
Lummus, John A.
May 20, 2017
John Alan Lummus, 69, passed away on May 20, 2017 in Dallas. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Gwen Lummus, daughter Heather Adams, grandchildren Blake Savoia and Macie Savioa, sister and brother-in-law Lolana and Foye Thompson, and many other relatives and friends. A native of Harlingen TX and graduate of Harlingen High School, Alan attended the University...
Robert Allen Marker
May 19, 2017
Robert Allen Marker Sr. "Bump" was born February 19, 1938 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Benjamin and Loretta Marker. He joined the U.S. Air Force March 9, 1955 and served his country honorably receiving numerous medals, decorations and commendations including the Airman's Medal of heroism involving risk of life. He retired with honors from the Air Force May 31, 1975....
Karlich, Jerald J.
May 18, 2017
Jerald James Karlich, known to family and friends as JJ or Jerry, died Thursday May 18, 2017, at the age of 68. While well-known by many for his jokes and generally positive attitude, his long-time depression prompted him to use a self-inflicted gun wound to escape the pain. His death occurred in Bedford, TX, where he had been a resident...
Lombardi, Patricia Lynn
May 17, 2017
Patricia Lynn Lombardi, beloved, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many passed away peacefully May 17, 2017 due to complications from breast cancer. Patricia (48) was born October 31, 1968. She received an MA in Counseling Psychology and provided enormous support to many as a Crisis therapist. Patricia was predeceased by her father, William Lombardi. She is survived by her...
Phillip Lee Wood
May 14, 2017
Phillip Lee Wood went home to be with the Lord May 14, 2017. Born June 18, 1952, in Abilene, TX to Vernon Lee and Verda Maurine Wood, Phillip graduated from Cooper High School in 1970 and received a BBA from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1975. Phillip began his career at Frito Lay Inc. as a route salesman, and...
Charles Ray Boyett
May 13, 2017
Charles Ray Boyett passed away on May 13, 2017 in Wylie, Texas. Charles was born on July 2, 1943 to Charlie Monroe Boyett and Dorothy (Whatley) Boyett. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a truck driver by trade, and enjoyed watching western movies, but truly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren the most. He...
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