Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Dallas County

Vanessa Nwagwu

Vanessa Nwagwu

Oct 22, 2026

Torrozzy Vanessa Denson Nwagwu of Garland, TX, passed away on October 22, 2026.

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Deanne Marie Wenzel

Deanne Marie Wenzel

Oct 19, 2026

Deanne Wenzel, 87, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, surrounded by the love of her children. Her life was defined by devotion to her family, a commitment to caring for others, and a feisty, good-natured stubbornness that will forever bring a smile to those who knew her.

Born in Mitchell, South Dakota, to Bill and Mary (Volz)...

Terence Carlyle Smith

Terence Carlyle Smith

Oct 18, 2026

Terence Carlyle Smith passed away in the early hours of October 18, 2026. His 70 years were filled with a love for gadgets, wine, music and Colorado. Sometimes you could even catch him intertwining all four, filming a live concert at Belly Up on the latest iPhone while drinking a glass of wine. If you could find a way to...

Vernon Paul Baird

Vernon Paul Baird

Oct 16, 2026

Vernon Paul Baird of Dallas, Texas passed away on October 16, 2026 at the age of 96.



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Debra Kay Stewart

Debra Kay Stewart

Oct 16, 2026

Debra passed away in Rowlett, Texas on Friday, October 16th, 2026 after a brief fight with cancer. She was 74.

Debra was born in Camp LeJeune, North Carolina on September 1st, 1952 to Albert and Mary Fulton. She grew up in North Carolina, then California, and later moved to Texas and graduated from W.W. Samuell High School in 1970. She worked...

Ronald Elwood Jenks

Ronald Elwood Jenks

Oct 15, 2026

Ronald Elwood Jenks of Plano, Texas passed away on October 15, 2026 at the age of 89.



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Oneida Rivero Riopelle

Oneida Rivero Riopelle

Oct 14, 2026

Oneida Rivero Riopelle of Dallas, Texas passed away on October 14, 2026, at the age of 92.



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Richard Austin Peck

Richard Austin Peck

Oct 12, 2026

Richard Austin Peck of Plano, Texas passed away on October 12, 2026, at the age of 82.



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Troy Glenn Tipton

Troy Glenn Tipton

Oct 11, 2026

Troy Tipton of Dallas, passed away

on 10/11/2026 at the age of 76.

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Donald David Jacks

Donald David Jacks

Oct 9, 2026

Donald Jacks of Garland, passed away

on 10/09/2026 at the age of 88.

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Charles Eugene "Chuck" Girton

Charles Eugene "Chuck" Girton

Oct 8, 2026

Charles Eugene Girton, lovingly known as Chuck, was born on August 14, 1962, in New Mexico. He passed away on October 8, 2026, in Dallas Texas at the age of 64, leaving behind a family who loved him and memories that will forever hold a special place in their hearts.

Chuck was a devoted husband, dad, Paw Paw, brother, and friend....

Bonnie Jean Alvis

Bonnie Jean Alvis

Oct 6, 2026

Bonnie "Jean” Alvis, a longtime resident of Dallas, Texas, passed away on October 6, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on December 8, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia, Jean lived a life defined by beauty, grace, kindness, and an unwavering devotion to those she loved. 

Jean is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Jay Alvis. Their marriage was a...

Catherine Carter Murphy

Catherine Carter Murphy

Oct 6, 2026

Catherine Carter Murphy was born on March 11, 1955, in Duncan, Oklahoma to JD and Sally (Carroll) Carter. She and her older brother Randy were raised in Duncan, and she graduated from Duncan High School in 1973. She loved to cheer on the Duncan Demons with dear friends from the Lucky Circle Club. Cathy attended the University of Oklahoma, where...

Ella Sue Griffin

Ella Sue Griffin

Oct 4, 2026

With heavy hearts and a lifetime of cherished memories, we announce the passing of our beloved Ella Sue Griffin, affectionately known as Sue, Grandma Sue, and to those who knew her in earlier years, “Working Momma.” Sue was born on June 29, 1947, in Dallas, Texas, to Dallath Howard Cates and Blanche Clove (Gray) Cates. She was peacefully called home...

Katherine Ann Calhoun

Katherine Ann Calhoun

Oct 4, 2026

Kathy Calhoun, a devoted educator, faithful community leader, beloved wife and mother, and proud lifelong Texan, passed away on October 4, 2026, at the age of 81.

Born in Fort Stockton, Texas, on November 8, 1944, Kathy carried throughout her life a deep love of learning, history, service, and community. She attended Austin College, where she earned her degree and prepared...

Robert "Bob" Hamilton

Robert "Bob" Hamilton

Oct 2, 2026

Bob Hamilton was born November 5, 1947, in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Sunset High School and later earned his degree from East Texas State University.

He dedicated twenty-four years of his career to the City of Dallas before retiring and devoting more of his time to the people and activities he loved most. He cherished time with his family, fishing,...

Gayle Steer Covey

Gayle Steer Covey

Oct 2, 2026



Gayle Steer Covey

December 22, 1937 - October 2, 2026

Gayle was born in Dallas, Texas and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School.

Gayle received both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Elementary Education from North Texas State University.

She went on to teach school for 50 years.

Gayle is proceeded in death by her parents, Avent (Pete) Steer and Madeline Steer, and granddaughter Bonnie...

Rinny Ratulangi

Rinny Ratulangi

Oct 2, 2026

Beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Renee “Rinny” Ratulangi passed peacefully in her sleep in Dallas, Texas, on October 2, 2026.

Rinny was born on May 4, 1969, and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia. She carried a beautiful light within her, and those who knew her felt it. She had a way of making people feel seen, important, and genuinely loved....

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