All Obituaries
Rebecca Jane Tanner
Jun 9, 2022
Rebecca Jane Tanner, 41, passed away on June 9, 2022. She was born on January 3, 1981, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Jerry Glenn Richardson, Sr. and Barbara Lou Pierson Richardson.
Janie is what we called her. My dad liked the name Jane because of a children’s book from his childhood about a girl named Jane. Janie...
Billie Rhea Jennings
Jun 8, 2022
Today we are honoring, celebrating, and remembering Billie Rhea Jennings. Billie Rhea was born in Rhea, Oklahoma, on February 18, 1936, to Grace Elizabeth and Woodrow Greenhaw. Billie passed away on June 8, 2022.
On September 30, 1953, she married the love of her life, David Jennings. She worked for Mabank Independent School District for 29 years. ...
Debra Kay Mercer
Jun 5, 2022
Debra Kay Mercer, “Debbie,” 65, was born on June 17, 1956, in Lakeworth, Texas, to parents Elmer Woods Harris and Margie Lee Atchley Harris. Our precious “Debbie” left this world to be with the good Lord on June 5, 2022, with her loving family surrounding her.
In Debbie’s prime and right up to the day she left,...
Johanna Frances Stone
Jun 2, 2022
Johanna Frances Stone, 77, passed away on June 2, 2022. She was born on January 3, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Harry Dudley Peters and Jeannie Frances Carter Peters.
Johanna worked for Michaels for 25 years in the floral department. She enjoyed all forms of crafting, making flower arrangements, painting pictures, crocheting. She was known for...
Patrick Lee Graff
May 26, 2022
Patrick Lee Graff, 67, passed away on May 26, 2022. He was born on October 13, 1954, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Charles Milton Graff and Betty Jo Garrett Graff.
Patrick was a very hard worker; he painted his whole life. In his free time, he enjoyed exploring around the lake with his metal detector to see...
Ronny Jay Smith
May 24, 2022
Ronny Jay Smith, aka “Wingnut,” passed away on May 24, 2022. He was born on September 12, 1960, at the University Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK, to parents George Forrest Smith and Sara Ann Stapleton Smith.
Ronny spent his childhood, teens, and early adulthood in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. As a young teen, he would make money mowing neighbors’...
Christi Lynn Evans
May 19, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Christi Lynn Evans announces her passing. Christi, 64, of Gun Barrel City, Texas, passed away on Thursday, May 19, surrounded by family in the comfort of her home. Christi was a strong, loving, selfless; Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Aunt, and Grandmother who is loved and missed by so many. She...
Dwayne Crowhurst
May 16, 2022
Dwayne Crowhurst, 81, passed away on May 16, 2022. He was born on July 10, 1940, in Waller, Texas, to parents Ernest John Crowhurst and Thelma Bragg Crowhurst.
Dwayne was a US Navy veteran. He worked for Payless Cashways for 16 ½ years, and the guard shack at Groom & Sons for 11 years. He moved to...
Patricia Stewart
May 15, 2022
Patricia Maree Stewart, 78, passed away on May 15, 2022. She was born on December 4, 1943, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Dr. Falvey Ray Green and Dorothy Shawver Green.
Pat was a manicurist and owned her own business for many years. She had quite a list of hobbies she enjoyed. She played cards, bingo, enjoyed crafts...
Glenda Sue Beaty
May 10, 2022
Glenda Beaty passed away on May 10, 2022, at 79 years old. She was a resident of the Lake area for over 25 years and made many, many friends here. Her career was in the transportation field, working for Mack Trucks and Nissan Diesel in Dallas. She loved playing cards, watching football, and gambling in Shreveport. She will be...
Steven Marshall Emerson
May 6, 2022
Steven Marshall Emerson went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 6th, 2022, at home, surrounded by loved ones.
Steven was born to John and Blanche Emerson (Suchy) in Shreveport, La, on November 17th, 1952. Steven was a United States Air Force Veteran and worked for General Electric Medical until retiring. Steven loved to sit outside...
Kathy Ann Stallings
May 3, 2022
Kathy Stallings, 63, of Eustace, was called home on May 3, 2022, peacefully at home with her family by her side. She was born to the late Johnny and Helen Jones on January 2, 1959, in Dallas, Texas. She shared her home with her lifelong husband, Robert Stallings, where they made many memories over the last 46 years of...
Alice Faye Brown
May 2, 2022
On May 2, 2022, Alice Faye Brown, 68, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a brief illness. She was born on June 14, 1953, in Troup, Texas, to Elmer and Beatrice Womick Bates.
Alice was blessed to have two additional brothers and two additional sisters. During the journey of her life...
Flossie Odessa Wertz
May 2, 2022
Flossie Odessa Wertz, 68, passed away on May 2, 2022. She was born on June 15, 1953, in Red River County, Texas, to parents Arthur Kelley and Essie May Fisher Kelley.
“It's going to be a beautiful day.” That was something Flossie always said and that was one of her final words. She was ready to spread...
Debra Ann Garrett
May 1, 2022
Debra Ann Garrett, 58, passed away on May 1, 2022. She was born on January 24, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Charles Henry Garrett and Wilma Jean Lindsey Garrett.
Debbie started working at a very early age. She had her hands on many different crafts and was “a jack of all trades,” per se. She loved...
Meldon Ray Mitchell
May 1, 2022
Meldon Ray Mitchell, 92, passed away on May 1, 2022. He was born on July 5, 1929, in Hunt County, Texas, in the family home, to parents Odes Meldon Mitchell and Dorothy Ada Estelle Aycock Mitchell.
Ray graduated from McKinney Boyd High School in 1947 with a 4.0 grade average. He was drafted into the Army in...
Timothy Ray Anderson
Apr 28, 2022
Timothy Ray Anderson, 53, passed away on April 28, 2022. He was born on February 4, 1969, in Grand Prairie, Texas, to parents Willie Edward Anderson and Lillie Fern Umsted Anderson.
Timothy was a security guard for many years. He later became a truck driver but decided that was not for him. He was a wonderful caretaker...
Joshua Ryan Murphy
Apr 25, 2022
Joshua Ryan Murphy was diagnosed at the age of 2-1/2 years with Mucopolysaccharidosis, or MPS, a very rare disease affecting one in 25,000 births. He was expected to live 13 years. MPS took him at 21 years of age. Joshua passed away on April 25, 2022. He was born on January 29, 2001, in Garland, Texas, to parents Stephen...
Oleta R. Mitchell
Apr 21, 2022
Oleta Robbins Whitaker Mitchell passed away on April 21, 2022. She was born on October 18, 1931, in McKinney, Texas, to parents Johnny L. Robbins and Beulah Elizabeth Whisnant Robbins.
Oleta was a devoted church member; she taught the Women’s Sunday School class at Orchard Hills Baptist Church in Garland, Texas. Later, she and her husband Ray...
Lois Marie Scherer
Apr 17, 2022
Lois Marie Scherer, 67, passed away on April 17, 2022. She was born on September 25, 1954, to parents Tom Roys and Autry Greenwell Roys.
Lois started out living in Pleasant Grove, Texas. In 1968, her family moved to Duncanville, Texas, and she graduated from Duncanville High School in 1973. She then attended Arlington Baptist University.
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