Our Obituaries
Buster R. Ellis
August 29, 1937 - January 24, 2018
Buster Ellis, 80, of Richardson, TX, passed away at his home on Wednesday morning, January 24, 2018.A celebration of life service will be held at 2 PM, Monday, January 29 at Park Cities Baptist Church in the Ellis Chapel. Dr. Jack Martin will be officiating. A reception will follow at 3 PM in Ellis Parlor at the church. • Flowers should be sent directly to Park Cities Baptist Church at 3933...
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Gerald Leon Souders
April 1, 1934 - January 19, 2018
Gerald Leon SoudersBorn on Easter Sunday, April 1, 1934, the 13th of 14 children, Gerald Leon Souders was the first of Chester and Frieda Souders' babies to be delivered in a hospital. He grew up in an area of Lancaster, Pennsylvania called Cabbage Hill, was an altar boy at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, worked at Howry's High Grade Meats, and attended Lancaster Catholic high school; all of which...
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MaryAnn Koperski
December 5, 1930 - January 18, 2018
MaryAnn Lester Koperski, age 87, of Plano, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018. She was born on December 5, 1930 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. MaryAnn is preceded in death by her husband, Harry "Herkey" Koperski; parents, Franklin Lester and Madalyn Polaskis Lester; and brother, John Lester. She is survived by her two daughters, Hope Koperski Matlock and husband Don, and Margaret...
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Robert Leon Spotts
June 30, 1972 - January 12, 2018
Robert Leon Spotts, age 45, of Plano, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 11, 2018. He was born on June 30, 1972, in Biloxi, Mississippi, to Richard and Illuminada (Macapanas) Spotts. Robert was a 1991 graduate of Plano East Senior High School. He spent six years living in San Diego, which he really enjoyed. Robert was currently employed as an Designer Draftsman for Reed Fire...
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Zoey Sue Baula
May 21, 2011 - January 10, 2018
Zoey Sue Baula, age 6, of Murphy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. She was born on May 21, 2011, in Dallas, to Ryan and Carrie Baula.Zoey was born with Trisomy 13. Though her condition was considered incompatible with life, she beat all odds and lived 6 ½ wonderful years. Zoey was filled with joy and energy. She loved being held close by her parents, feeling the sunshine...
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Shirley Ann Hurt
December 14, 1928 - January 9, 2018
Shirley's indomitable spirit finally succumbed to the ravages of flu and pneumonia and a myriad of other complications on January 9, 2018 at the age of 89.Shirley was born in Kansas City, Missouri, but her family soon moved to Ottumwa, Iowa, where she grew up. After graduating from Ottumwa High School in 1947, Shirley moved to Fort Worth, Texas to go to work for Braniff Airways. Always the model...
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Thomas Eller
March 29, 1926 - January 8, 2018
Dr. Thomas O. Eller, MD, a longtime Plano physician, died Monday, January 8, 2018. Dr. Eller was born March 29, 1926 to Ethel and Jacob Eller in Clovis, New Mexico. He was a graduate of Clovis High School and attended Eastern New Mexico University. He held a Bachelor of Science degree from Baylor University and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Baylor University College of Medicine in Houston....
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Billie Louise Murray
February 24, 1924 - January 4, 2018
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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Ruby Ruth Noel
June 1, 1929 - January 4, 2018
Ruby Ruth Cate Noel, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, died peacefully January 4, 2018 in Waco. She was 88.Ruby was born June 1, 1929, to Homer P. Cate and May Vermillion Cate in Altoga, Texas. The Cate family lived in Altoga before moving to Van Alstyne, Texas, in 1936, where Ruby grew into young adulthood. After graduating from Van Alstyne High School in 1945, Ruby attended the University...
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Vedith Louise Phennel
October 18, 1964 - January 3, 2018
Vee Ragsdale Phennel aka (Dizzy lil blonde)2nd Corinthians Chapter 12 verse 9And He said unto me "My grace is sufficient for you, My strength is made perfect in your weakness"And the power of Christ rested upon her.Vee went to be with the Lord on January 3rd, 2018When she arrived, I am certain, with all that I am, she needed no introduction.You see, she was on a "first name basis" with Jesus.Vee...
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Jerome Franklin Daniels
September 4, 1933 - January 2, 2018
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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Raymond Roy Darby
August 19, 1945 - January 1, 2018
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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Esperanza Olivares
May 6, 1931 - December 29, 2017
Esperanza Olivares, 86, of Plano, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017. She was in the company and the care of her family until her last breath. She was born on May 6, 1931, in Tampico, Mexico, to the late Miguel and Juanita Hernandez. Esperanza was in love with the beauty of her home town, Tampico, and went back to visit in her later years. During her youth she painted and drew and, later on...
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Rachel Ramona Austin
August 14, 1939 - December 26, 2017
Rachel Ramona Austin, 78, of Plano, TX, entered her Heavenly home on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. She was born on August 14, 1939, in Greensburg, Kansas, to the late Kenneth and Lucille (Buchholz) Pedigo. Rachel was a 1957 graduate of Palo Duro High School. She retired from Laureate Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after spending her career as an accountant. Rachel was a member of First Baptist...
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Phyllis Jane May
May 9, 1937 - December 23, 2017
Phyllis Jane May passed away December 23rd, 2017 at the age of 80.Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents Harvell and Charlette Vessels and her brother James Vessels.She was born in Cook County, Texas in 1937, moved to Hobbs, NM at a young age. She graduated from Hobbs High School where she was active in the band and was Drum Major her senior year.Phyllis is survived by her husband of 62+...
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Michael James Pigott
February 9, 1964 - December 20, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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Gregory Lawrence Foust
June 2, 1964 - December 17, 2017
Gregory Lawrence Foust was born on June 2, 1964 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Kenneth Foust and Robbie Fern Sargent-Foust. He passed away on December 17, 2017 in Plano, Texas. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Ryan Foust College Fund. Contributions can be made at the First United Methodist Church of Allen or at these BB&T Bank Branch locations: 6360 West Plano ParkwayPlano, TX...
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Roy Dewayne Robbins
April 24, 1935 - December 16, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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Nelly Hudson
September 11, 1940 - December 7, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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Andrew Jackson Wilder
September 19, 1942 - December 6, 2017
Jack Wilder passed away on December 6, 2017. He was born on September 19, 1942 in Macon, Georgia. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Paula Wilder; daughters, Stacey Perkins and her husband Greg, and Lori Hunter and her husband Brad; 3 grand-daughters, Maddi Perkins, Hanna Hunter, and Addison Hunter; brothers, Randy and Dale; and sister, Tina.Memorial service 11:00am Saturday,...
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Darrell Bomar
March 8, 1938 - November 28, 2017
Darrell Bomar, 79, of Garland, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017.He was born on March 8, 1938, in Fort Worth, Texas. Darrell was raised in Wichita Falls and was a 1956 graduate of Wichita Falls High School. He attended ACU on a track scholarship, as he excelled in running and continued running well into his 70s. He was in the oil & gas industry for several years, retiring in 2003. ...
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Ralph Fernandez
February 17, 2017 - November 24, 2017
Ralph Fernandez was born on February 17, 1939 in Tampa, Florida. He passed away on November 24, 2017.He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1962 until being honorably discharged in 1969. He spent 23 years working for Aetna Casualty, and 17 years as a court appointed ombudsman for CPRC before retiring. Ralph was preceded in death by wife, Sandra Fernandez, and his step-daughter Debbie Knight...
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Willie Ann Nelson
December 31, 1916 - November 24, 2017
Willie Ann Davis Nelson was called to her heavenly home on November 24, 2017. She lived an amazing, blessed 100 years. Willie Ann was born on December 31, 1916 in Sachse. She was the great-granddaughter of William Sachse, the town's founder. She is survived by daughter, Marci Nelson Griffith and grandsons Taylor Jennings Griffith and Trace Davis Griffith. Willie Ann was the devoted wife of...
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Kim Susan May
November 22, 1962 - November 24, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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Alene Ellanora Bauer
September 2, 1928 - November 23, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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Halcyon Kirkendall
December 20, 1958 - November 18, 2017
Hally (Halcyon) Kirkendall passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017, after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a few months earlier. She passed with loving friends and family by her side and the family will forever be grateful for the loving care her friends provided.Hally was born in Anchorage, Alaska on December 20, 1958 to William "Bill" and Gertrude "Trudy" Kirkendall. She was the...
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Mary Ellen Morris
March 19, 1928 - November 11, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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Frankie Muriel Krause
October 30, 1928 - November 7, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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John Martin Kocourek
June 15, 1930 - November 3, 2017
John Martin KocourekJohn M. Kocourek, born Sunday, June 15, 1930 passed away Friday, November 03, 2017. John was born and raised in Eden Prairie, Minnesota to William J Kocourek and Frieda P (Luedtke) Kocourek . John was the third of eight children; twins: Billy and Bobby, Johnny, twins: Lorrayne and Lois, Bette, James, and Pauline. As a child John, often referred to as Johnny, was said to be...
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Patrick Frances Reynolds
November 12, 1954 - November 3, 2017
Patrick Frances Reynolds was born November 12, 1954 in Paterson, NJ. He passed away November 3rd, 2017. Pat graduated from Paterson Catholic High School in 1972, and also attended some college at William Paterson of NJ. Pat worked at Austin Avenue Sports Bar and Grill the last 20 plus years. He enjoyed drawing, painting, and doing craft projects. He also enjoyed making cookie press cookies. He...
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Louis John Merola
November 10, 1924 - November 2, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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Tracy Xin Cui
May 23, 1951 - October 28, 2017
Tracy Xin Cui, of Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband at her side on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Tracy was born, Cui Xin, on Wednesday, May 23, 1951 in the Prefecture of Peng Lai, China, to Peiji Cui and Shuyuan Wang. She was the eldest of five; Tracy, Dejian, Dean, Dezhen, and Dekang.Tracy lived in the Perfecture of Peng Lai with her father's mother, who was a...
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Jon Gregory Mitchell
May 5, 1954 - October 23, 2017
Jon Mitchell passed away peacefully at his home in Allen, TX on October 23, 2017 at the age of 63. Jon is proceeded in death by his parents Edythe and Harold Mitchell, his brother James Owen Mitchell, and his sister Sydney Ann Cohea; and he is survived by his brother Curtis Ellsworth living in Memphis, TN, who had been his primary care giver for 15 years. Born Jon Gregory Mitchell on May 5, 1954...
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Robbye L. Snowden
January 18, 1927 - October 22, 2017
Robbye Lee Snowden was born January 18, 1927 in Leslie, Arkansas, the daughter of A.C. and Eula Rough Thompson. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers A.C. Jr. and his wife Rachael; Raymond and Robert; her husband, Jack Snowden, and her beloved nieces, Betsy Thompson, and Judy Garrett.She is survived by her children: Debra Doss, David Doss and his wife Elizabeth; Dayna and her...
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Bernard Anthony Flores
February 18, 1987 - October 19, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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Evelyn Loretta Foltz
December 19, 1933 - October 16, 2017
Evelyn Loretta Foltz was born on December 19, 1933 to Edward Bring and Christine Alten Bring in Lorain, Ohio. She married Arthur Charles Foltz on September 17, 1955 and had forty-six wonderful years with the love of her life. In 1958 they were blessed with their son, Douglas. Then in 1959 their daughter, Linda, was born. The family moved from Ohio to Miami, Florida in 1973 and then to Plano, TX...
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Lloyd Eugene Holman
June 28, 1933 - October 13, 2017
Lloyd Eugene Holman, 84, passed away Friday, October 13th, 2017 in Plano, Texas.He leaves his wife of 65 years, Jacqueline (McCarty) Holman; his son, Brian Holman; his son, Glenn Holman; his daughter, Lauren (Holman) Carter; seven beautiful grandchildren and three loved great-grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his beloved parents Harvey and Gladys Holman and his son, Duane Holman.He was...
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Adelia Francis Horton
February 22, 1924 - October 9, 2017
Adelia Francis Horton, age 93, of Plano, Texas died peacefully on Monday October 9, 2017 at Medical City Plano surrounded by her loving family. Adelia was born on February 22, 1924 in Hinton Oklahoma. She attended school in Hinton and graduated from Hinton High School. While living in Hinton, Adelia worked as a "soda jerk" at the local drug store, which was owned by her aunt. Her aunt also...
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Cesar Miranda
April 24, 1951 - October 3, 2017
Cesar Miranda was born April 24, 1951 in Montevideo, Uruguay to Elbio Humberto Miranda and Diazul Renee Miranda Brocco. After living in Toronto, Canada; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY and West Palm Beach, FL he settled in the Dallas, TX area. Cesar loved to cook and started his career in the hospitality industry. He met D' while working in the Lincoln Radisson Hotel where he was hired to teach the...
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Betty Louise Reeves
August 31, 1935 - October 1, 2017
Graveside services for Betty Louise Needham Reeves will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 7 at Indian Mound Cemetery in Young County, Texas. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 5 at Ted Dickey Funeral Home in Plano, Texas. Condolences can be offered at www.teddickeyfuneral.comMrs. Reeves was born August 31, 1935 in Graham, Texas, to Brantley and Anna Needham. She was middle...
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John Edward Zon
June 30, 1925 - September 30, 2017
John E. Zon, 92, passed away peacefully at his home in McKinney, TX, on Sept. 30, 2017 due to complications of congestive heart failure. John was born on June 30, 1925 in Chicago IL to John and Josephine (Drozdziak) Zon. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign as a Corporal, Demolition Specialist, and was particularly proud of obtaining his Paratrooper...
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Carlton Sessions
July 3, 1933 - September 29, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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Mary Frances Lee
January 14, 1926 - September 28, 2017
Mary Frances (York) Lee, 91, of Plano, Texas passed away peacefully from natural causes on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Mary was born on Thursday, January 14, 1926 in Lubbock, Texas to a loving family as the middle of three sisters and one baby brother. Mary married the love of her life Rex E. Lee on Thursday, June 7, 1945. After Rex served in the U.S. Army, they both attended Texas Tech...
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Ellen Kay McKenzie
July 24, 1943 - September 27, 2017
Ellen "Kay" McKenzie, 74 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at The Medical City of Plano. Kay was born July 24, 1943 in Ashland, KY to the late William and Marjorie Arthur. Kay had three siblings, the late Susan Mullins, Mary Arthur and William Arthur. In 1963, Kay married the love of her life; the late Jack McKenzie and they enjoyed over 50 years of marriage. Those who...
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Margaret Ellen Harrell
February 26, 1923 - September 25, 2017
Margaret Ellen (McGuff) Harrell, 94, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at her home in Allen, Texas. She was born in February 1923 in Houston, Texas to John Richard McGuff and Elva Lillian (Lancaster) McGuff. Margaret graduated from Milby High School in Houston and attended Blinn College in the 40's. She lived in Houston, LaPorte, and most recently in Allen, Texas. She retired from the...
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Velda Francis Murphy
February 20, 1913 - September 25, 2017
Velda Frances Murphy born February 20, 1913 in Purcell, Missouri. Velda was service minded, helping and volunteering anyway she could. She was a "worker," strong and feisty. She was awarded the "City of Plano Living Treasure" in 1996 for her civic activities and volunteer work. Usually going by her given name, her dad called her Dolly and her Basketball coach called her "Hoddy". Graduating high...
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Bernard Jordan Grant
November 4, 1947 - September 18, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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Peggy Gayle Phillips
December 23, 1943 - September 14, 2017
Funeral services will be held for Peggy Gayle Phillips on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Mrs. Phillips passed away early Thursday morning, September 14, 2017 after a long battle with breast and ovarian cancer. The funeral mass will begin at 11:00 am at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Plano, Texas, and burial services will be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Rowlett, Texas. The family...
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Carlton F. Winner
March 4, 1958 - September 9, 2017
Carlton "Carl" Winner died on September 9, 2017 in Plano, Texas, due to complications caused by his long-fought battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was 59.Carl was born on March 4, 1958 in San Antonio, Texas, to parents Richard and Doris Winner. He graduated from Rome Catholic High in Rome, New York, in 1976. He later attended East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas, where he was...
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Lisa Kristin Brown
November 2, 1961 - September 8, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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Apolonio Davila
August 2, 1939 - September 8, 2017
Apolonio (Polo) Davila Jr was born on 8-2-1939 in Whitsett, Tx. He was the son of Apolnio Davila Sr and Maria Davila of Sinton, Tx and the brother of eight sisters.Polo is preceded in death by his his parents, Polo and Maria Davila and five sisters, Mary Lou Moreno (Edward), Lydia Romero (Tino), Josie Hernandez (Raul), Elena Perez (Ignacio), and Mary Jane Morrin.Polo is survived by his sisters,...
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Khue Nguyen
January 28, 1933 - September 6, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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Beryl Eva Bell
June 25, 1939 - September 5, 2017
Bell, Beryl Eva (Bordelon) After a ten-month struggle with kidney cancer, Beryl Eva Bordelon Bell died September 5, 2017 at her home in Plano, Texas, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 25, 1939 in Ville Platte, Louisiana. Her parents were John Bordelon and Eva Demourelle Bordelon. She married Larry Neill Bell in 1962 in Lafayette, Louisiana where both were employed by the Atlantic...
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Alvin Eugene Chandler
March 14, 1931 - September 2, 2017
Alvin "A.E" Chandler Sr., age 86, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2017 in Rockwall, TX after battling a lengthy illness. He grew up in Quinlan TX and graduated from High School there in 1949. He also served in the Army from 1953-1955. In the 60's and 70's he worked for Temco, LTV and later E-Systems but his real passion was farming and ranching. For many years he would work at...
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Mark Adrian Rossman
April 30, 1957 - September 1, 2017
Mark A. Rossman, age 60, passed away on September 1, 2017 in Plano, Texas. Mark was born on April 30, 1957 in Alto, Texas. He was raised in Tyler, Texas and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School where he was a Lee Gentlemen. Mark went on to graduate from Baylor University in 1979 with a degree in Finance. Mark worked in indirect auto lending with Ford Motor Co. and retired at 20 years of...
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Hyon C. Kang
February 20, 1941 - August 27, 2017
Hyon Chin Kang, age 76, passed away on August 27th, 2017 in Plano, TX. Hyon was born in Korea on February 21st, 1941. He is survived by Chun Kang(Spouse), Tae Kang(Son), Yu Sin Kang(Daughter) and his grandchildren Peter, Kyler, Kaelin and Kobe. Hyon is lovingly remembered by his family and he will live on in our hearts forever. Visitation will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, August 31st 2017...
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Roberta Ann Saathoff
October 2, 1946 - August 23, 2017
Roberta Ann Saathoff, 70, of Plano, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, in Plano. She was born on October 2, 1946 in Waterloo, Iowa.Roberta grew up in Cedar Falls, Iowa and moved to Plano, Texas in 1969 to start her family. She worked in retail customer and credit service for many years, starting at Titche's then Joske's and transitioning to Dillard's in Dallas. She recently...
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Billy Neil LOEFFLER
July 16, 1935 - August 23, 2017
Billy Neil Loeffler 82, of Plano, Texas passed away on August 23, 2017, peacefully in his sleep.Visitation will be held from 5:00PM to 7:00pm on August 30, 2017 at Ted Dickey funeral home in Plano.Bill will be laid to rest at Maple Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas on September 6, 2017.Bill was born in West Mineral, Ks. on July 16, 1935. He graduated from Pittsburgh State University with...
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Helen Goolsbee
March 5, 1930 - August 14, 2017
Helen Nolley Goolsbee passed peacefully in her home on August 14, 2017. She was 87 years old. Helen is survived by her children, David Goolsbee (Vicki) of Clear Lake, CA, Jim Goolsbee (Jane Ann) of Arlington, TX, Ruth Grannemann (Rick) of Fort Worth, TX and Naomi Goolsbee of Plano, TX; her grandchildren, Shannon Goolsbee, Aleisha Boyd, Christy Bagley, Zach Goolsbee and Tessa Wilkins; her great...
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James Elden McCord
April 1, 1969 - August 13, 2017
James Elden McCord, 48 years oldBorn April 1, 1969 in Dallas, TXPassed August 13, 2017 in Kaneohe, HIJames will be forever loved and remembered by the family he left behind. We deeply grieve his sudden and untimely passing. James was handsome, fun-loving, creative, energetic, humorous and sensitive. James graduated from Bending Oaks in Dallas, TX, and studied at Arizona State University and...
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Donna Christine Jelen
December 24, 1921 - August 11, 2017
Donna Christine Garton JelenDonna Christine Garton Jelen, 95, died August 11, 2017 in Plano, Texas. She was born in Augusta, Arkansas on December 24, 1921. She was a sweet and charming redhead, well-loved by her family and friends. She was married to Jerry Frank Jelen of Omaha, Nebraska for fifty years, until his death in 1992. Her oldest child, Janet Lynn Jelen, predeceased her. She has two...
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Bruce Everett PRIDDY
November 23, 1963 - August 10, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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William Earl Hill
June 9, 1938 - August 9, 2017
William Earl (Bill) Hill, age 79 of Plano Texas passed away peacefully at his home in Plano on August 9, 2017. William was born in Dallas on June 9, 1938. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Linda Sherrill Hill and his faithful four-legged companion Charley. William attended Woodrow Wilson high school and was a member of the ROTC. After high school he joined the Air Force and served in the...
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Philip Warren Garlington
June 16, 1937 - August 6, 2017
Philip Warren Garlington, of Plano, passed away on August 6, 2017. Philip was born on June 16, 1937, in Grant, LA, to the late Elbert E. and Vera (Chaney) Garlington. Philip graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. After working at Westinghouse Electric, Varo, Inc., and Texas Instruments, he began a second career as a life insurance agent....
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Patricia Lorraine GREGG
February 28, 1926 - August 3, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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Susan Theis Rieck
March 16, 1942 - August 3, 2017
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Gerald Robert Griswold
August 8, 1936 - August 3, 2017
Gerald Griswold, 80Gerald Robert Griswold of Plano, Texas passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2017.A Korean War veteran, Jerry was a small business owner. Following his retirement, Jerry drove Special Education buses for The Plano Independent School District. Jerry completed the White Rock Marathon four times and the Houston Marathon once. He is predeceased by his parents Harold and...
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Walter Nilsen
July 21, 1933 - July 29, 2017
Walter Nilsen, 84 of Plano, Texas passed away on July 29, 2017. Walter was born on July 21, 1933 in New York City, New York to Nils and Aagot Nilsen. Walt attended the University of Colorado where he earned a Bachelors degree in Music. Walt had a beloved singing voice. In his youth its power and beauty could have rivaled Pavarotti. Even as he got older he was still able to share this gift...
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Pablo Olivares
May 9, 1927 - July 29, 2017
Plano, Texas-Pablo Olivares, II, beloved husband, dad and grandfather passed away in the early morning hours of July 29, 2017, at the age of 90.Born in Laredo, Texas on May 9, 1927, to parents Pablo and Francisca E. Olivares, he led a long and blessed life. He spent his formative years in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, and later as a young adult moved back to the U.S. Always self-sufficient and self...
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Lidia Petrovna Kazakova
July 5, 1938 - July 26, 2017
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Joel Anthony Arismendez
June 13, 2017 - July 25, 2017
As we laid you down to sleepWe never could have imaginedThat you'd never awaken again,And now we are saddened and broken inside.We feel so guilty,But we don't know what we could have done differently.Should we have watched you take every breath,My precious little one!We spend time second guessing ourselves Although we don't believe you'd want us to.We miss you so much,We try to...
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Mildred L. Hill
April 21, 1931 - July 25, 2017
Mildred Lucile Franklin Hill, 86, of Plano, TX (formerly of Jacksonville, TX) passing from this world to her heavenly home during the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Mrs. Hill was born to the late William E and Bettie M Franklin on April 21, 1931 in Ladonia, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Carl Hill; son Terry R Hill, parents William E and Bettie Mae Franklin...
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Charles Cameron Raper
December 22, 1962 - July 21, 2017
Charles Cameron Raper died July 21, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Charles was born December 22, 1962. He was a lifelong Plano resident. Charles had many challenges in life but those who knew and loved him knew that he had a good heart and a sweet soul.Charles was preceded in death by his father Ralph B. Raper and his mother Lavenia B. (Cameron) Raper. The family is comforted by john 14:27. ...
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John Thomas Schmidt
August 20, 1935 - July 20, 2017
John Thomas Schmidt, age 81 of Plano, Texas passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at his residence. John was born August 20, 1935 in Gladewater, Texas. He is one of seven children born to Hiram and Susie Schmidt. He attended Texas A&M University, class of 1957 and was a member of the 12th Man Foundation and Aggie Die Hard Club. He is preceded in death by Patricia, his wife of 55 years...
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Carol Jean Clark
March 23, 1942 - July 17, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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Ruth Ilene Bell
July 15, 1922 - July 17, 2017
Ruth Ilene Bell, age 95 of Little Elm, Texas, passed away on July 17, 2017 at Prestonwood Rehab Nursing Care Plano. She was born to Richard and Mabel Marshall on July 15, 1922 in Alma, Nebraska.Ruth served in the U.S. Army. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She is survived by her sister Eleanor, daughter Judith, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren...
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Rita A. Batson
March 6, 1921 - July 9, 2017
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Ruby Anna Wray
May 31, 1923 - July 8, 2017
Born May 31, 1923 in Climax, Pennsylvania to her parents Harry Albert Reitz and Bernice Loelia Burford, Ruby passed away at age 94 on July 8, 2017. After incurring stroke complications, she peacefully passed in a nursing home in Plano, Texas.She was predeceased by her parents; three sisters and one brother; and her husband of 61 years Robert Harry Wray, Jr. Ruby is survived by one sister, Shirley...
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Michael Alan LaJaunie
February 18, 1953 - July 6, 2017
Michael Alan LaJaunie was born to Russell and Bobbye (Welch) LaJaunie on February 18, 1953 in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He passed away, unexpectedly, on July 6, 2017 at the age of 64 in Plano, Texas. He had lived in Plano, Texas since 1967. He attended and graduated from Plano High School in 1973.Mike was one of the kindest people that you would ever hope to meet. He had a huge,...
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Maria Eloisa Rodriguez
June 5, 1939 - July 1, 2017
Maria Eloisa Rodriguez, of Arlington, TX, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the age of 78.Maria was born to parents Margarito Gurrola and Christina Murgia on June 5, 1939 in Rio Grande, Zacatecas, Mexico. She grew up the fourth of five children.Maria married David Rodriguez in 1960, and the couple had seven children. She raised all her children in El Paso, TX.Maria is survived by her...
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Lane Lee Weible
October 22, 1954 - June 28, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Lane Lee Weible of Plano, TX announces his passing after a brief battle with cancer on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at the age of 62. Lane will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 15 years, Terry and his children, Jon and wife, Amber Weible of Lavon, TX; Juliann and Husband, Kody Kee of Newport News, VA; and Daniel Huff of Magnolia, MS. Lane will also...
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Susan Pauline Thirasant
June 13, 1946 - June 27, 2017
Heaven's Back YardFragrant Rose of SharonBorders every sideLily of the ValleyForever here abidesNature is perfectedand peace no better knownThan here in Heaven's back yardMy new forever homeFriends and family gathernever more to partfrom joyful celebrationThere are no broken heartsPlease don't be bowed down with griefthe way has been made clearHeaven's bounty all aroundIs waiting...
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David Dwight Darnell
February 24, 1961 - June 13, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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Evelyn Kay Konvalinka
September 25, 1948 - June 12, 2017
WYLIE, TEXAS - Evelyn Kay Konvalinka, 68, of Wylie, Texas, formally of Fort Dodge, Iowa, unexpectedly passed away on June 12, 2017. Evelyn's wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Ted Dickey Funeral Home, 2128 18th Street, Plano, Texas 75074, with a reception to follow. Online condolences may be sent...
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Henry Burl Sims
December 21, 1924 - June 10, 2017
Henry Burl Sims December 21, 1924 - June 10, 2017 Henry Burl Sims, 92, died Saturday, June 10, 2017 at home surrounded by family. He leaves his wife of 64 years, Mary Halbert Sims; his daughter, Donella Ware and husband Don; his son, Basil Sims and wife Cheryl; his daughter, Lydia Goodroe and husband Alan; and six grandchildren, Drew Sims and wife Michelle, Jordan Sims, Savannah Ware, Sloan Ware,...
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Rosalinda L. Ramos
January 28, 1967 - June 9, 2017
Rosalinda Luna Ramos of Dallas, Texas passed away on June 9, 2017. Rosalinda born in Snyder, Texas to loving mother Licha Bernal. She had many sibling; three sisters, Mary jane Aguirre, Laura Bernal, and Amanda Bernal, and; two brothers, Juan Bernal and Mike Bernal. When Rosalinda was growing up in Snyder, Texas; she was very adventurous, outgoing, and she was a hard worker. In Snyder, Texas...
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William H. Mannefeld
May 4, 1954 - June 8, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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Dennis Lee Reed
May 4, 1947 - June 7, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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Robert Edward Wachholz
July 29, 1934 - June 3, 2017
Robert Edward Wachholz, 82, of Plano, Texas passed away June 3rd at Presbyterian Hospital at 1:50 in the afternoon. He was born on July 29, 1934 to Elsie and William Wachholz.He was 1st Sargent in the 32nd Red Arrow division of the Army. He worked for International Harvester until he brought White Filter Inc. He enjoyed people, golf, eating out and being a part of the Mason's. He was a member of...
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Mary Elsie Swanson
November 2, 1918 - June 2, 2017
Mary Elsie Trussell Swanson of Plano, Texas, passed on to be with her Lord in Heaven on June 2, 2017, after 98 wonderful years on Earth. Mary Elsie was born on November 2, 1918, in Mt. Calm, Texas to father Daniel Eugene Trussell, Sr., and mother Lucius Cornelius (Bass) Trussell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Roy Erwin Swanson, Sr., sons James Logan Swanson,...
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Mary Ann Lomonaco
April 2, 1949 - June 1, 2017
Mary was a devoted wife for 50 years and a loving mother and grandmother. She was always supportive of her friends and family and saw people for how unique and special each individual was and cherished them. Mary was always thankful for what god provided her and loved her life. She enjoyed baking, singing and writing poetry. Mary enjoyed nature photography with her husband. They often went...
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Valarie Wandell Grisham
January 16, 1926 - May 28, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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Leota Baker
October 4, 1935 - May 24, 2017
Leota J. Baker, born in Smackover, Arkansas in 1935. She was raised in Jennings, Louisiana. There, she met and married her high school sweetheart, Jess W. Baker. They had two children, Elizabeth and Patti. After a tour in Morrocco, Africa they retired from the Marine Corp and settled in Ft. Worth. Both Elizabeth (1982) and Jess (2000) preceded Leota in death. She is survived by her daughter,...
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Cornelius Thomas Dorans
December 3, 1928 - May 23, 2017
Cornelius Thomas (Tom) Dorans, born on December 3, 1928 in Port Richmond, in Staten Island, New York, passed away on May 23, 2017 in his home at The Legacy at Willowbend in Plano, Texas. Tom graduated from Port Richmond High in 1946. He was drafted into the Army in 1951, serving in Germany during the Korean War. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Law at St. Johns University, New York in...
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Albert J. Gallardo
February 25, 1940 - May 22, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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William Christe Hadjison
February 22, 1941 - May 22, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Ted Dickey Funeral Home, Plano, TX.
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