Obituaries

Mar 25, 2026

Steven Damian Schlueter, 65, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, after a recent cancer diagnosis. He was surrounded by his devoted fiancé and family at the time of his passing. Steve was born on August 16, 1960, in Lima, Ohio, and was raised in a loving home alongside his four siblings.

Steve carried with him a...

Mar 24, 2026

Mary Frances Laws McFadden, 92, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026 at her residence at Appletree Court.

Mary was born in Seymour, Texas on October 22, 1933, to Clyde and Ailyn Hayes, and was the middle child with four brothers.

Mary graduated from Vera High School in Vera, Texas where she was Valedictorian, Most...

Mar 23, 2026

Darlene M. Karr, age 89, of Douglasville, GA, passed away peacefully on Monday March 23,2026. She was born in Jackson County, WI. in 1936 and was fiercely proud of her Norwegian heritage and midwestern roots. She was preceded in death by her parents, three siblings, and husband Robert L. Karr. She is survived by her two children, Julie Busse...

Mar 23, 2026

Sandra Kathryn Sevier of Arlington, Texas passed away on March 23, 2026.

Born to Alexandria and Nichols Stevens, Sandy grew up in Chicago, Illinois, where she graduated from Carl Schurz High School. Her academic journey continued at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where she earned her undergraduate degree in English. She was a member of Alpha Chi...

Mar 22, 2026

The beloved and one-of-a-kind Marita Blair Snyder passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, at the age of 91.

She was the daughter of Mabel Frances Blair (née Jones) and Wesley Alexander Blair, Jr., and was preceded in death by her brother, Dale Baker Blair.

Marita is survived by her sisters, Susan (Don Smith) and...

Mar 18, 2026

Richard Alan Webber Sr., aged 91, passed away in Dallas, Texas on March 18, 2026.

Born on August 11, 1934, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Richard graduated from Little Rock High School in 1952 and joined the United States Marine Corps later in 1952. After Serving in Guam and the Philippines, he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration...

Mar 18, 2026

Samuel Edward Ratliff, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and educator, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Lubbock, Texas, in 1947, Sam graduated from Lubbock High School in 1966 before continuing his education at Texas Tech University, where he graduated in 1971. It was at Texas Tech that he met his...

Mar 17, 2026

Mar 17, 2026

Patricia Ann Richards was called home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Tricia was born in Chicago, IL on August 20, 1935 to Pauline Lucille (Kirchhoff) and Roy Edward Gately where she lived until graduating from South Shore High School. She went on to attend one year at University of IL before marrying.

From...

Mar 17, 2026

In Loving Memory of Celestine Akinyi Omwony 06/05/2003 - 03/17/2026

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God's will that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Celestine Akinyi Omwony, which occurred on 17th March 2026.

Celestine was the only daughter of Christian Clement and Marion-Mercy Boyani Omwony, a loving protective sister...

Mar 14, 2026

Tina Diane Norton Porras

March 14, 2026, | Age 60

"And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love."

— 1 Corinthians 13:13

Tina Diane Norton Porras, age 60, passed away on March 14, 2026. She was born in Muleshoe, Texas, and spent most...

Mar 13, 2026

Dr. Vernon R. Nesmith, DDS, MAGD, went to be with the Lord on March 13, 2026.

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, on September 28, 1946 to Hayden R. and Lydia Frances (Coffman) Nesmith, Vernon grew up in Lubbock, Texas. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University. He earned a master's degree from Boston University and...

Mar 13, 2026

Todd Aaron Calhoun, age 27, passed away in Plano, Texas on Friday, March 13, 2026.

Born on December 16, 1998, in Lewisville, Texas, Todd made his home in Plano, where he pursued both his education and career in the field of psychology. He was deeply committed to helping others and served as a Mental Health Liaison for...

Mar 11, 2026

Corinne Snyder Bacot passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her.

Corinne was born on June 23, 1932, in Marvel, Arkansas. After graduating from high school, she moved to Memphis, Tennessee, with her two best friends to attend secretarial school. While in Memphis, she met her husband, Thomas "T.J." Bacot, Jr. They...

Mar 11, 2026

Joy Rae Renner ZumMallen passed away into the arms of Jesus on the evening of March 11, 2026, at the age of 88. The only child of Oscar and Ruby Renner, Joy Rae was born on April 6, 1937, in El Reno, Oklahoma.

While attending Oklahoma State University, Joy Rae was a member of Chi Omega social...

Mar 11, 2026

Pam Hillard, age 75, died in Dallas, Texas on March 11, 2026.

She was born February 2, 1951 in Ft. Worth and lived in Seagoville.

Survivors:

Brian and Francine Hillard of McLendon-Chisholm, Texas

Ken Hillard of Garland, Texas.

I am the resurrection and the life;

he who...

Mar 10, 2026

Celebration of a life well lived

Donald Maurice Preston

July 13, 1947 - March 10, 2026

Allen, Texas

Donald Maurice Preston, age 79, passed on March 10, 2026, in Plano, Texas. He was born on July 13,1947 in Lancaster, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years...

Mar 8, 2026

Floyce Rae Brown Vermillion, age 93, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, surrounded by three of her four beloved grandchildren. Born on May 29, 1932, in Big Spring, Texas, Floyce was the youngest of four children born to Raymer and Jessie Brown. She grew up alongside her siblings, La Homa, Glen, and Dorothy, in a close-knit family that...

Mar 8, 2026

Charles "Charlie" Ernest Quade, 62, died in Dallas, Texas on March 8, 2026.

Born July 13, 1963, in Wilmington, Delaware, Charlie grew up in Lubbock, Texas before attending the University of Texas in Austin for both his Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (1984) and his Master's Degree in Structural Engineering (1988). He began his professional career in...

Mar 8, 2026

Mary Harris, known for her compassionate spirit and dedicated love for her family, embarked on her heavenly journey on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Born on February 21, 1943, in Timpson, TX, Mary was a spirited woman who lived her life with a deep sense of love and service, embodying the verses from the Book of Proverbs, "She speaks with...