Obituaries

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...

Mar 5, 2026

Charles Bradley Tolsma Obituary

Our brother, Charles "Chuck" Bradley Tolsma, saw the face of Jesus Christ when he left his earthly body to join other saints in their heavenly home on March 5, 2026. We are confident there was a joyous reunion with our parents, Chuck and Betty Tolsma, grandparents Ralph and Mae Bradley, and Cornelius and...

Mar 4, 2026

Steven Wayne Oliver, age 76, passed away March 4, 2026, in Arlington, Texas.

He was born December 31, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas. Steven was a gift from God and had so much love to share and taught us all how to love more deeply. He loved children, especially his nephews, and his favorite pastimes were music...

Mar 3, 2026

Michael Joseph Pacatte

Michael "Mike" J. Pacatte, 77, died in Mansfield, Texas on March 3, 2026.

Mike was born on October 27, 1948, in Alton, Illinois. He lived in South Roxana, Wood River, Springfield and Jacksonville, Illinois in his youth and early career. Mike attended St. Bernard's School, Marquette High School and Southern Illinois University...

Mar 3, 2026

Robert Albert Deptula, Jr., 71, of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on March 3, 2026, snuggled up to his wife, Jeanne.

Born February 25, 1955, in West Orange, New Jersey, to Robert A. Deptula, Sr. "Bob" and Irene Eve (Bayowski) Deptula, Robert's early years were marked by challenges that would shape the...

Mar 2, 2026

Monika Thompson was born on February 24th, 1943, in Berlin, Germany, to her parents Gerhard and Maria Jacob. Monika was a devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother. Throughout her life, she worked as a kindergarten and preschool teacher, along with working in the insurance industry for 24 years.

Monika is survived by her husband Kenneth Thompson;...

Feb 28, 2026

Go rest high on that mountain. Son, your work on earth is done. Gary L. Barnes Duncan 69, passed away peacefully in his Mesquite, TX home after a brief illness with influenza on February 28, 2026. Gary was born on January 29,1957 in Dallas, TX and never moved from the DFW area. Gary started working at the age of...