Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Dallas County

Judith Marie Mckee

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

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

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

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...

George N. Koehler Iii

George N. Koehler Iii

Sep 24, 2024

George Nathaniel Koehler III of North Richland Hills TX passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2024 at the age of 67.

He was a successful Regional Sales Manager at Custom Truck One Source in Ft. Worth for 10 years. George lived and breathed music; he played guitar and piano. He also...

Rodney Allen Collins

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...

Andy Watkins

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

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,...

George Evan Sablack

George Evan Sablack

Sep 18, 2024

George Evan Sablack of Fort Worth, TX, and Sharpsville, PA, died September 18, 2024, at the age of 91.

George was born May 18, 1933 in Sharon, PA, to Anthony and Catherine Sablack, the second child in a family of eight.

After his graduation from East Liverpool High School...

William "Bill" Henry Mcminn

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

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

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...

Maria V. Gonzalez

Maria V. Gonzalez

Sep 12, 2024

Maria Veila Gonzalez, 34, passed away on September 12, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. Maria was born on, August 4, 1990, in Dallas, Texas to Aurora Ann Hernandez and Raymundo Gonzalez.

She is proceeded in death by her mother Aurora Ann Hernandez; grandmother Josephine Delatorre Guzman; grandfather Aniceto Diaz Guzman; grandmother Maria Ceils; grandfather; Jose Celis; niece Amerie...

Jasmine Egan

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,...

Virginia Ann Conaway

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

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...

Christiana Nicole Gallaher

Christiana Nicole Gallaher

Sep 4, 2024

Christiana Nicole Gallaher, beloved wife, daughter, sister, friend and resident of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on September 4, 2024, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Dallas, surrounded by her loving family. Born December 1, 1976, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Christie's vibrant spirit shone brightly from a young age. She attended school in Wagoner and Tulsa, graduating...

Bruce Crouch

Bruce Crouch

Sep 4, 2024

Alan Bruce Crouch, "Bruce", 75, passed away Wednesday evening, September 4, 2024, in Irving, Texas. Bruce was born on November 9, 1948, in Bryan, Texas, starting his love for Texas A&M University. Bruce graduated from Paschal High School in Fort Worth in 1967.

Bruce married his first wife Falah (Benton) Greenwood on November 8, 1969, and had...

Craig Donald Bruecks

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

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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