Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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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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....

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...

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....

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....

Sep 1, 2024

Roy Jefferson Fruen, born on July 29, 1968 in Sherman, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024 in Plano, Texas. Roy dedicated 39 years of his life to a successful career as a truck driver, a profession he approached with commitment and pride.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Shelly Fruen, with whom he cherished...

Aug 31, 2024

Thomas Charles Fletcher, age 71, of Garland, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024, surrounded by his family in Plano, Texas.

Thomas, fondly known as Tom, was born on February 24, 1953, to Clavus and Betty Fletcher in Waco, Texas. Tom spent most of his childhood in the Waco area. Tom and his family moved to...

Aug 28, 2024

Cynthia Marie Hereau Ewing

Cindy Ewing passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends in Dallas, TX on August 28, 2024. Cindy was born in Chicago, IL on June 5, 1954 to Tom and Mary Hereau. Cindy was born early, proving she was a fighter, even as a baby. On her birthday each year, Cindy donated blood in...

Aug 25, 2024

Alan Wayne Snowden, born on March 19, 1954, in Dallas, Texas, passed away on August 25, 2024. Alan was the beloved son of Curtis and Loreta Snowden, who preceded him in death.

A 1972 graduate of Skyline High School, Alan was a natural-born salesman, spending his life working in various industries where his personable nature and keen...