Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Dallas County
Judith Ann Ligon
Sep 29, 2024
Judith Ann Ligon passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024 in Dallas, Texas at the age on 84. Judith was born on July 20, 1940, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Joe Wright Sr. of Illinois and Ann Cech Wright of Czechoslovakia. She grew up in Tulsa with older brother, Joe Wright and younger sister, Susie Hetherington. Judith attended Colorado University...
Gildardo Rosales, Jr.
Sep 29, 2024
As your Soul soars for Peace, Very unexpectedly we gather together in weary moments to celebrate the life of a Loving Fiancé, Step Father, Papa, Uncle, Son, Brother, Cousin, and most importantly a Friend we could all count on. We would like to take a moment to cherish the good times and remind everyone that Our Loved one was...
Judith Marie Mckee
Sep 27, 2024
Judith Marie Oldenburg McKee passed away on September 27, 2024, in Dallas, TX. Born on November 6, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio. Judy, as she was affectionately known, led a remarkable life marked by her tenacity, warmth, and caring heart.
Judy's career as a Realtor® in Dallas, Texas spanned over 50 years, during which she worked with reputable...
Maggie Benesh
Sep 27, 2024
Margaret Ann Benesh was born in Prague, Oklahoma on October 22, 1939. After school in Norman, Oklahoma, she worked at the telephone company until she was hired by Braniff Airways. She was hired as a reservations agent but soon qualified as a flight attendant. She took to the skies doing her dream job and flying all over the world....
Florence Parker
Sep 26, 2024
Florence Van Parker was born November 14, 1938, in Tutwiler, Mississippi to the union of Willie Lee and Carrie Mae Watson. Florence was the oldest of 7 children, 5 of them preceded her in death (Charles Watson, Joyce Ann Harris, Freddie L. Johnson, Lavern Watson, and Willie Lee Watson Jr.) Her mother and father also preceded her in death....
Mary Martha Young-Hoebeke
Sep 25, 2024
Not many 98-year-old matriarchs show up for their great-grandchildren's Halloween party dressed up as a ladybug. Yet Mary Martha Young Hoebeke's costume, known to our family as "Mimi," perfectly communicated her happy spirit. As ladybugs do, she brought joy, happiness, and laughter to everybody. She believed "The MOST important things in life are love and relationships." Mary went to...
Rodney Allen Collins
Sep 24, 2024
Rodney Allen Collins
February 16, 1950 – September 24, 2024
Rodney Allen Collins passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in Dallas, TX at the age of 74.
He was born in the deep south in Tuscumbia, Alabama to parents, Hobson and Merle Collins. As his father, Hob, was in...
Robert Frederick Johnson
Sep 22, 2024
For the last two weeks, Dad had been talking about going home to that white house behind Kim's home. We believed he was talking about Heaven. At around 6am, on September 22, 2024, his change of address was granted and he was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Dad had been suffering from the...
Andy Watkins
Sep 21, 2024
On September 21, 2024, Andrew 'Andy' Watkins of Fate, Texas, departed this life. Andy was born to Virgil and Jane (Murdoch) Watkins in Oak Cliff, Texas and was raised by his dear mother and grandmother, Clara Murdoch in Lochwood. They traveled to many amazing places, showing Andy the world. Andy graduated from Dallas's Bryan Adams High School in 1971....
Jann Aldredge-Clanton
Sep 20, 2024
Jann Aldredge-Clanton, a minister, theologian, author, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and pioneering voice of progressive Christianity who touched thousands with her life and work, died of ovarian cancer on Sept. 20 in Dallas. She was 78.
Jann's life was defined by tireless advocacy for gender equity, especially in the church, and a deep faith, uncommon kindness,...
David Allen Morton
Sep 18, 2024
David Allen Morton, 68, passed away on September 18, 2024, at his home in Carrollton, TX due to complications related to colon cancer. David was born on July 9, 1956, in Cicero, IL, and grew up in LaPorte, IN.
David moved to Carrollton, TX, in the 1970s where he worked for Kelly-Springfield Tire Company for 21 years....
William "Bill" Henry Mcminn
Sep 16, 2024
William (Bill) McMinn, 87, passed away Sept. 16, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. Born in Tyler, Texas on June 29,1937, Bill lived there most of his early years. He graduated from Tyler High School where he excelled at football and made many lifelong friends. Bill married Gail in 1960, and they remained in Tyler for a few years before moving...
Mike Espinoza
Sep 16, 2024
Michael "Mike" Espinoza was born on April 7, 1954 in Dallas, Texas. He passed on September 16, 2024 at the age of 70.
He was preceded by his father Cecilio, mother Rafaela and two sisters Juanita and Cecilia. He is survived by his wife Sandra; his children Miguel, Angelica, Gabriel and Vanessa; son-in-law Steve; his siblings Nancy,...
William Kenneth Defee
Sep 13, 2024
William "Bill" DeFee's 6-year battle with Alzheimer's Disease ended on September 13th, 2024. He was 79 years old and surrounded by his wife and children at the time of his passing.
He will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Linda Boon DeFee; his two boys, Brian and...
Jasmine Egan
Sep 11, 2024
Jasmine Fleming Egan, a vibrant personality and celebrated singer, passed away peacefully on September 11 at 1:30 p.m. at Caruth Haven Court in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 95. Her life left an indelible impression on the many who enjoyed her singing and performance artistry. Additionally, she was an integral part of the social fiber of mid-century Shreveport,...
Janet Sue (Wallace) Heard
Sep 8, 2024
Affectionately known as "Sue" by those that loved her, Janet Sue Wallace Heard 76 of Frost, Texas Navarro Mills lake passed away on September 8, 2024. Sue was born in Commerce, Texas on September 10, 1947.
Sue attended RL Turner high school in Carrollton, Texas which is located in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District.
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Virginia Ann Conaway
Sep 5, 2024
Virginia Ann Conaway, age 72, died at home in Frisco, Texas on September 5, 2024.
Born January 2, 1952 in Erie, PA, Ann lived in Frisco and Carrollton, Texas for many years. Ann was a registered nurse. She worked as a psychiatric nurse at St. Paul Hospital and nurse case manager at Cigna before retiring in 2014....
Steven Lopez
Sep 5, 2024
Steven (Stevie) Lopez of Corinth, Texas was born December 26, 1959, in East Chicago, Indiana. He passed away at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Plano, Texas on September 5, 2024.
Stevie was a joy to all that met him. He may have been born without the use of his legs, but that did not slow...
Craig Donald Bruecks
Sep 3, 2024
Craig Donald Bruecks, 53, of Wylie, Texas, passed away September 3, 2024, surrounded by his family and entered into the loving arms of Our Heavenly Father.
Celebration of Craig's life: 1 p.m., September 21, 2024, at North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane, Dallas, Texas 75234, officiated by Blake Lander, Associate Pastor of First Baptist Dallas....
Danny "Pops" Pompa
Sep 2, 2024
Danny "Pops" Pompa went to be with the Lord on September 2nd, 2024, after one of the best rides on earth you can imagine.
Born in San Antonio on October 15th, 1958, Danny ultimately ended up in California before finally settling his roots in Dallas, TX. Pops was one of a kind and that's putting it lightly....
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