Patsy Jean Johnson
Funeral services for Patsy Jean Johnson, 76, of Rockwall will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 8, at the Hurst’s Fielder-Baker Chapel in Farmersville. Interment will follow at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Farmersville.
The Rev. David Meeks and Rev. Billy Harris will officiate.
Mrs. Johnson died May 5, at Doctor’s Hospital in Dallas.
She was born Nov. 23, 1931 in Nocona to George and Rolene Cantrell Wilcoxson. She worked for Willis Jewelry in Rockwall and was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Farmersville.
Survivors include her special friend, Joe Ford of Rockwall; daughters, Leslie Lovinggood of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; brother, Jerry Travis Wilcoxson of Wills Point; and grandchildren, Eliza Ritchie of Wake Forrest, N.C. and Austin Ritchie of Mount Pleasant, S.C.
George Lynn Hobby
Graveside services for George Hobby, 67, of Wylie were held May 5, 2008, at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.
Mr. Hobby died May 1 in Rowlett.
He was born in Adel, Ga., to the late George Ben and Geneva (Erskine) Hobby.
Mr. Hobby served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He married Joyce Elaine Womack Sept. 7, 1963, in Dallas. He was a body shop mechanic and did the paint and body work.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Hobby of Wylie; son, Deric Hobby of Wylie; daughter, Vikki Prather of Lavon; sisters, Patricia Thalme of Chattahoochee, Fla., and Judy Miller of Woodville, Fla.; brother, Bobby Hobby of Alapaha, Ga.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were under the direction of Allen Funeral Home of Wylie.
Melissa Annette Ringpfeil
Funeral services for Melissa Annette Ringpfeil, 48, of Wylie were held May 2, 2008, at Allen Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at the Odom Memorial Cemetery in Parrish, Ala.
Earl Newsom officiated.
Mrs. Ringpfeil died April 28 in Plano.
She was born Sept. 20, 1959, in Parrish, Ala., to the late William and Mattie Lou (Williams) Hyde.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Ringpfeil of Wylie; children, Tina Moon of Farmersville and Charles Ringpfeil Jr. of Wylie; brothers, William Hyde of Parrish, Ala. and Tim Hyde of Jasper, Ala.; sisters, Betty Reid of Eastaboga, Ala., Brenda Sullivan of Jasper, Ala., and Frankie Nelson of Parrish, Ala.
Arrangements were under the direction of Allen Funeral Home of Wylie.
Week of May 1, 2008
Larry Hancock
Funeral services for Larry Hathcock, 55, of Blue Ridge, were held April 26, 2008, in the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel. Interment followed at Ridgeview Memorial Park.
Bro. Roger Berghauser officiated.
Mr. Hancock died April 24.
He was born Aug. 10, 1952, in Farmersville to James Leroy and Ruby Jo (Evans) Hathcock. He married Carrie Lee Greiner on Aug. 5, 1972, in Altoga. He worked at McKinney Grain for 38 years and was a member of the Altoga Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Carrie Hathcock of Blue Ridge; daughters, Alisa Conyers and her husband Shannon of Blue Ridge, and Tresia Clark and her husband William of Blue Ridge; grandchildren, Tyler, Dawson and Courtney; father, Leroy Hathcock of Altoga; brother, Mike Hathcock of Altoga; sisters, Paula Fowles and her husband James of Altoga and Ann Abbott and her husband Bob of Roland, Okla.
He was preceded in death by his mother in 2004.
Helen Mae Oller
Funeral services for Helen Mae Oller, 87, of Springtown, were held April 28, 2008, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel. Interment followed at Ridgeview Memorial Park.
Mrs. Oller died April 25, 2008, in Azle.
She was born Feb. 16, 1921, in Ladonia to Obed Lee and Bessie Lee (Willis) Mitchell. She married Charles Edward Oller on Nov. 6, 1987, in Princeton. She was a dry cleaning presser and member of the Church of Christ. She also participated in VFW, American Legion and AMVET.
She is survived by her sisters, Juanita Stephens of Springtown and JoAnne Burk of Van Alstyne; brother, Thomas T. Mitchell and his wife Jean of Celina; and numerous nieces, nephews and other loving relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Oller, in 1999.
Kelly P. Champion
Kelly P. Champion, 53 of Centerton, Ark., died April 27, 2008, in Bentonville, Ark.
He was born March 9, 1955, in Dallas to Jerry Champion and Patricia Andrews Champion. He was a master plumber and a member of the Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife Rita Schmitt Champion of Bentonville, Ark.; daughters, Christina Tolleson of Dallas, Melissa Adamson of Fort Smith, Ark. and Shannon Travis of Tyler; his parents, Jerry and Patricia Champion of Princeton; two brothers, Kevin Champion of Colorado and Casey Champion of Dallas; two sisters, Wendy Veal of Princeton and Laurie Champion of San Diego, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Northwest Medical Center or American Cancer Society c/o Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th St. Rogers, AR 72758.
He was preceded in death by one grandchild and a brother, Jerry Champion.
Agnes Pearl Cameron Goodwin
Funeral services for Agnes Pearl Cameron Goodwin, 86, of Kaufman were held April 26, 2008, at the Hurst’s Fielder-Baker Funeral Home in Farmersville. Interment followed at the Blue Ridge Cemetery.
Frank Alexander officiated.
Mrs. Goodwin died April 23 in Kaufman. She was born on April 12, 1922, to Homer Lonzo and Minnie Pruett Cameron. She married Edwin Hollis Goodwin on June 14, 1943, in Durant, Okla. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ in Blue Ridge.
Survivors include her daughters, Kathy Tarpley of Kaufman, and Vicky Farmer of Sunnyvale; son, Mike Goodwin of Quinlan; sisters, Pauline Edwards and Betty Terry; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Robert Michael ‘Mike’ Lytle
Graveside services for Robert Michael “Mike” Lytle, 63, of Bell Flower, Calif,. were held April 29, 2008, at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery of Farmersville.
Chris Jones officiated.
Mr. Lytle died on April 21 in Harbor City, Calif.
He was born on Jan. 15, 1945, in Greenville to Bradford H. Sr. and Dorothy MacDonald Lytle. He worked for General Motors.
Survivors include his brother Brad Lytle Jr. of Blue Ridge and his best friend, Aroldo Godinez of Bell Flower, Calif.
Card of thanks
Often in times of great sorrow and grief, we may forget to say a simple “thank you” to those that cared enough to lift us up. So we are writing this to thank the multitudes of family and friends that over the last few days have lent to us a sympathetic ear or an understanding shoulder.
Unfortunately there maybe a name or two that ends up lost in the fog that has surrounded our family since April 10. We want everyone to know that our gratitude is sent to those who called, brought food, donated money, sent flowers helped with arrangements and gatherings, those who held us while we cried, and those who shared a laugh or an amusing story with us.
Thank you deeply for all the cards, prayers and thoughts. We feel a special thank you is in order to Kenny Hightower, Jerry Don Childress, Leroy Willis and Brandon Stroup. You all will never truly know how honored Bobby would have been to have you play just for him.
We are sincerely grateful to the Rev. David Judd and Bro. Dennis Senter for the beautiful sentiments and lovely words of comfort spoken in care.
Please know that nothing has gone unappreciated, and we feel truly blessed to have such wonderful, loving family, friends, neighbors and members in our community. Bobby loved you all and this town. Our heart ache is long from over and Bobby will always be missed, so please keep us in your prays and thoughts. God Bless.
When you read this, I will be in the presence of God, Jesus Christ, my loved ones, and friends. - Bobby Ray Fisher Sr.
In loving celebration of Bobby Ray Fisher Sr., who was given to this world May 20, 1943, and went home April 10, 2008.
Thank you again,
Amanda Fisher and the entire Fisher Family
Week of April 24, 2008
Charles Michael Thomas
Graveside services for Charles Michael “Mike” Thomas, 59, of Princeton were held on April 19, 2008, at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Princeton. Interment followed.
Mike Teeples and Leonard Athey officiated.
Mr. Thomas died April 17, at his residence.
He was born June 26, 1948, in McKinney to Benjamin Franklin Thomas Jr. and Ola Lee Taylor Thomas. He married Linda Wyatt Thomas Sept. 17, 1966, in Princeton. He was a truck driver and of Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Thomas of Princeton; daughters, Sandra Hill and husband, Larry, and Tracy Culverhouse, all of Princeton; brothers, Don Thomas of Waco and James Thomas and wife Barbara of Princeton; sisters, Dorothy Nevill of Garland, Trudy Braswell of Leonard, Betty Reeves and husband Albert of Sulphur Springs, Linda Dillinger and husband, and Buster of Lackesburg, Ark.; grandchildren, Kaylee Hill, Larry Joe Hill, Jeffrey Culverhouse and J’Michael Culverhouse; sisters-in-law, Linda Wyatt and Rose Thomas.
Kenneth Clark
Graveside services for Kenneth Clark, 77, of Princeton will be held at 11 a.m., April 26, 2008, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in McKinney.
The Rev. Ray Douglas officiated.
Mr. Clark died April 18.
He was born Jan. 7, 1931, in Farmersville to William Henderson and Ada (Seigle) Clark. He married Jo McAnally on April 6, 1963, in Durant, Okla. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Kraft Foods after 40 years of service. He was a member of Open Door Baptist Church in Farmersville. Kenneth was currently employed with Laidlaw Transportation in McKinney.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Clark of Princeton; sons, Rocky Bailey and his wife, Shelly of Van Alstyne, and Kenneth Clark and his wife, Beth of Hagerstown, Md; grandchildren, Shannon, Jara, Justin, Kenneth, Jon, Dakota and Dominic; and great-grandchildren, Ashlyn and Landyn.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Mozelle and Lena Faye.
The family will receive friends during a visitation beginning at 7 p.m. Friday at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen.
Robbie Rae Sparks
Funeral services for Robbie Rae Sparks, 79, of Farmersville were held April 27, 2008, at the Church of Christ in Farmersville.
Mrs. Sparks died April 6 at the Medical Center of Plano.
She was born May 8, 1928, to Coleman Jennings and Mattie Logan Jennings. She married Weldon Duckworth in 1949 who preceded her in 1955. She later married J.D. Sparks on Aug 28, 1959, who preceded her Feb. 5, 1990.
She was a school teacher for Farmersville ISD and was a member of the Church of Christ in Farmersville.
Survivors include her daughter, Jadetta Grant of Farmersville; sons, Doug Duckworth and wife, Debbi of Dallas, and Jamie Sparks of Farmersville; brother, Bill Jennings of Springtown; nine grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
Buford Kay Short
Graveside services for Buford Kay Short, 65, of Rowlett were held April 20, 2008, at the Burns Cemetery in Trenton.
The Rev. John Livaudais officiated.
Mr. Short died on April 18, 2008, in Rowlett.
He was born Nov. 2, 1942, in Trenton to Deemer and Grace M. Robinson Short.
Survivors include Jane Clifton of Buford, Ga., and Betty Myers of Rowlett.
Jerry ‘Bo’ Dickerson
Funeral services for Jerry “Bo” Dickerson, 72, of Alba were held April 20, 2008, at the First Baptist Church of Blue Ridge. Interment followed at Blue Ridge Cemetery.
The Rev. Randy Bird and Rev. Billy Harris officiated.
Mr. Dickerson died on April 18 in Alba.
He was born on Oct. 19, 1935, in Kaufman County to William Franklin and Sarah Belcher Dickerson. He married Nancy Sanders Dickerson on Nov. 30, 1957, in Murphy. He was a Farrier and a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church and was a veteran of the Army.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Dickerson of Alba; daughter Terry Ritter of Farmersville; sons, Bubba Dickerson of Commerce, Bill Dickerson of Wills Point, and Tony Dickerson of Blue Ridge; brothers, Dub Dickerson of Wylie; sisters, Alline Ereckson, Pauline Johnson both of Wylie, Flora Mae Lee of Tom, Okla.; grandchildren, Toni Dickerson, Rachael Smith, Rebecca Dickerson, Kolton Dickerson and Hunter Dickerson; great grandchildren, Micah Dickerson, Riley Smith and Autumn Smith
Nellie Mural Horton
Funeral services for Nellie Mural Horton, 86, of Wylie were held April 23, 2008, at Nevada Cemetery in Nevada. Interment followed.
The Rev. Patrick Archibald officiated.
Mrs. Horton died April 20 in Wylie.
She was born May 20, 1921, in Ada, Okla., to Gabe and Ada Beck Lewis.
Mrs. Horton was a long time resident of Farmersville and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Farmersville. She married W.T. Horton Sept. 3, 1938, in McKinney.
Survivors include daughters Ann Williams of Wylie and Linda Newman of Quinlan; sisters, Lane Lewis of Venus, Irene Owens of Jacksboro and Jo Claunch of Houston; grandchildren Ron Hines, Greg Hines, Bill Barton, Stacie Gooch; and great-grandchildren Natali Gooch, Michelle Gooch and Shelby Barton.
Marie A. Fournier
Graveside services for Marie A. Fournier, 87, of Farmersville were held April 23, 2008, at the Forest Grove Cemetery in McKinney. Interment followed.
The Deacon Ron Fejeran officiated.
Mrs. Fournier died April 21 at the Hinton Nursing Home in Farmersville.
She was born June 1, 1920, to Alphonse and Victoria Bon Gleyzon in Langongne, France. She was a bookkeeper and attended St. Jude Catholic Church in Allen.
Survivors include her daughter Roxane Clauss of Cumby; son, Christian Fournier, of California; and four grandchildren.
Week of April 17, 2008
Howard Dean Sullivan
Howard Dean Sullivan, 52, of DeKalb, died, April 1, 2008 in a Texarkana hospital. Mr. Sullivan was born Jan. 16, 1956 in Clarksville.
He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Dean Sullivan, a sister, Geneva Kay Sullivan and a brother, Paul Michael Sullivan.
Survivors include his mother and step father, Billie Morrow of Farmersville; sister, Angela Clay of Farmersville; niece, Tori Clay and a nephew, Zane Clay.
Mr. Dean will be a donor for the Genesis program, therefore a memorial service will be held at a later date in English Cemetery, Avery.
Betty Lou Brewer
Funeral services for Betty Lou Brewer, 94, of Farmersville were held on April 12, 2008, at the Hurst’s Fielder Baker Chapel of Farmersville.
I.O.O.F. Cemetery of Farmersville.
The Rev. Larry Jordan officiated.
Mrs. Brewer died April 9 at the Hinton Nursing Home in Farmersville.
She was born on March 21, 1914 in Durant Okla. to Cleve and Martha Stanford Chapman. She married Roy Brewer on Dec. 17, 1932 in Durant Okla. She was a homemaker and a member of Highland Terrace Baptist Church in Greeenville.
Survivors include her daughters Martha Dennis and husband Bill, Billie Brewer all of Greenville; grand daughters, Sharon Clark of Greenville and Amy Sorrells of McKinney; great grandchildren, Cevee Clarck, Payton Clark, Seth Clark, Kaci Clark,Trey and Ryleigh Sorreells; great great grandchildren, Hunter Clark and Sydney Clark.
Nancy (James) Bennett
Funeral services for Nancy James Bennett, 67, of Garland were held at the Axe Memorial Methodist Church of Garland. Interment followed at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Farmersville.
The Rev. Ben Read and Rev. Corky McGee officiated.
Mrs. Bennett died April 10, 2008 at Baylor Hospital of Garland.
She was born on Jan. 18, 1941 in Dallas to Bert and Pauline Milton James. She married Carlos Bennett on Jan. 8, 1960 in Josephine. She was a retail bookkeeper and a member of the Axe Memorial Methodist Church in Garland.
Survivors include her husband Carlos Bennett and son, Todd Bennett both of Garland.
Bobby Ray Fisher Sr.
Services for Bobby Ray Fisher Sr., 64, of Princeton, were held on April 14, 2008, at the Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Princeton, interment followed.
The Rev. David Judd and Dennis Senter officiated.
Mr. Fisher died April 10 at the Medical Center of McKinney.
He was born May 20, 1943, in Climax to Alvis and Verda Cooper Fisher. He married Amanda Flatt Fisher on Feb. 22, 1963, in Farmersville. He was a forge operator and a member of Pleasant Grove Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife Amanda Fisher of Princeton; daughter, Janice Kay Stroup, of Princeton; sons, Bobby Ray Fisher Jr. of Farmersville and Jason Brent Fisher of Princeton; father, Alvis Fisher of Princeton; brothers, Paul Fisher of Tyler, and J.B. Fisher of Merit; eight grandchildren, Brittney Fisher, Brandon Stroup, Dustyn Fisher, Brett Stroup, Joshua Stroup, Chance Fisher, Jill Fisher, and Cash Fisher; and one great grandchild, Colton Frizzell.
Betty Lou Tejeda
Betty Lou Tejeda, 74, of Fort Worth, died on April 12, 2008 at the Parkview Nursing Home in Fort Worth.
She was born on Dec. 12, 1933 to Ray and Ava Kimberlin Bralley. She worked for Krest Mark Aluminum Window Maker and was of Baptist faith.
Survivors include her son, Kenneth Deberko of Arlington; step-son, Melcher Tejeda of Navasota; sister, Florine Gracy of Royce City; grandchildren, April Deberko, Angelia Carlisle, William Deberko and Kenneth Deberko II; great grandchildren, David Deberko, Austin Deberko, Bryce Massingale, Meagan Deberko and Brenna Deberko.
Patsy (Pat) Lou Rushing
Funeral services for Patsy (Pat) Lou Rushing, 74, of Wylie were held April 13, 2008, at Allen Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed at the Wylie Cemetery. Dr. A.L. Draper and the Rev. Thomas Maynard officiated.
Mrs. Rushing died April 11 at her residence after a long illness.
She was born Dec. 16, 1933, in Aquilla to the late Marion V. and Fannie Madlin (Fowler) Glenn. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law, Mike and Janelle Ponfick of Bedford, Billy Bob Story of Blue Ridge; daughters, Debbie Lewis of Wylie, Carol Ryburn of Wylie; stepson, James H. Rushing and his wife Debra of Garland; stepdaughter's and their husbands, Linda and Don Henry of Rowlett, Nancy and Rowdy Rodamaker of Mesquite; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Week of April 10, 2008
Dr. Byron Glenn Douglas
A memorial service for Dr. Byron Glenn Douglas, 87, of McKinney was held April 5, 2008, at First Baptist Church in McKinney.
Dr. Jeff Warren officiated.
Dr. Douglas died April 1, 2008, in McKinney.
He was born on Feb. 28, 1921, in Frisco, to John Brewer and Martha (Akin) Douglas. He grew up in Collin County. He married Jayne McAdams on July 9, 1940, in Oklahoma.
He received a bachelor’s degree from North Texas State University and attended Baylor College of Dentistry. Dr. Douglas practiced dentistry in Dallas for many years and was one of the first dentists to specialize in children’s dentistry.
He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and was a member of First Baptist Church in McKinney.
He is survived by daughters, Mary Jane Douglas of McKinney and Rebecca Bailey and her husband, Gil Bailey of Plano; son, Byron Douglas and wife Linda Douglas of McKinney; grandchildren, Melody Douglas, Deborah Freeman, Shannon Bagby, Michele Sapp, Anna Terry, and John David Douglas; great grandchildren, Savannah Bagby, Preston Welborn, Andrew Terry, Asher Douglas, Noah Terry, and Ella Jayne Catherine Douglas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Martha Douglas, wife, Jayne M. Douglas and grandson, Andrew McAdams Douglas.
Special thanks to Senior Select Home Health and Vitas Hospice for their kind and compassionate care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, Collin County, 600 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, TX 75069.
Howard Dean Sullivan
Howard Dean Sullivan, 52, of DeKalb, died, April 1, 2008 in a Texarkana hospital. Mr. Sullivan was born Jan. 16, 1956 in Clarksville.
He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Dean Sullivan, a sister, Geneva Kay Sullivan and a brother, Paul Michael Sullivan.
Survivors include his mother and step father, Billie Morrow of Farmersville; sister, Angela Clay of Farmersville; niece, Tori Clay and a nephew, Zane Clay.
Mr. Dean will be a donor for the Genesis program, therefore a memorial service will be held at a later date in English Cemetery, Avery.
George Thomas Vaughan
Funeral services for George Thomas Vaughan were held April 1, 2008 at the Freeman Heights Baptist Church of Garland. Interment followed at the Thompson Cemetery in Copeville.
Bro. Larry Venable officiated.
Mr. Vaughan was born in Farmersville on March 16, 1922 to Charlie C. and Jewell Putman Vaughan. He graduated from Farmersville High School and was a veteran of WWII.
He was retired from CECO Corporation after 30 years and was a member of the Freeman Heights Baptist Church.
According to his family, he enjoyed fishing, football and playing with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Fern Vaughan; a daughter, Glenda Davidson and her husband John; sons, Tom Vaughan and wife Brenda and Donny Vaughan and a sister, Nell Fitzgerald; nine grandchildren, and seven grandchildren.
David Hobert Shahan
Funeral services for David Hobert Shahan, 52, of Farmersville were held April 9, 2008, at the Hurst’s Fielder-Baker Chapel in Farmersville.
Interment followed at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery of Caddo Mills.
Kevin Patterson officiated.
Mr. Shahan died on April 6 at Presbyterian Hospital in Greenville.
He was born on Dec. 7, 1955, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Jack Enik and Willie Mae Patterson Shahan. He was a plumbers helper.
Survivors include his son, Michael Shahan of Caddo Mills and sister Marla Janene Alexander of Richardson.
Jerry Lynn Hudson
Funeral services for Jerry Lynn Hudson, 48, of Nevada were held on April 9, 2008, at Church on the Rock in Farmersvile. Interment followed at Blue Ridge Cemetery.
The Rev. Kary Prince officiated.
Mr. Hudson died on April 7, 2008, at his residence in Nevada.
He was born on Aug. 21, 1959, to James H. and Evelyn Lois Hutchins Hudson. He worked for a welding supply warehouse.
Survivors include his daughters, Amber Hudson of Florida, Kristin Hudson of Keller; sons, Dakota Edward Hudson and Ryan James Hudson of Pennsylvania; parents, Evelyn Nguyen and her husband Loc of Neveda; sister, Cindy Sexton of Princeton; brother, Rick D. Hudson of Fairview; half brothers, Jamie Hudson of Shreveport, La., and Scottie Hudson of DeWitt, Ark; grandmother Gertie Lyle of DeWitt, Ark.; two nieces and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father James Hudson.
Robbie Rae Sparks
Robbie Rae Sparks, 79, of Farmersville died on April 6, 2008, at the Medical Ceter of Plano.
Mrs. Sparks was born on May 8, 1928, in Farmersville to Coleman Jennings and Mattie Logan Jennings. She married Weldons Duckworth in 1949 who preceded her in death in 1955.
She later married J.D. Sparks on Aug. 28, 1959, who preceded her on Feb. 5, 1990.
She was a school teacher for the Farmersville ISD and was a member of the Church of Christ in Farmersville.
She is survived by her daughter, Jadetta Grant of Farmersville; sons, Doug Duckworth and wife Debbie of Dallas, Jamie Sparks of Farmersville; brother, Bill Jennings of Springton; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Cassie Lee Kirby
Funeral services for Cassie Lee Kirby, 93, of Wylie were held April 5, 2008, at the First Baptist Church of Wylie. Interment followed at the Nevada Cemetery.
Dr. A. L. Draper officiated.
Mrs. Kirby died April 2, 2008, in Rowlett.
She was born Aug. 21, 1914, in Nevada to the late Richard and Eva E. (Watkins) Evans. She married Cecil Raymond Kirby May 14, 1938, in Farmersville and was a member of First Baptist Church of Wylie.
Survivors include son Charles Kirby and his wife Mary of Garland; daughter Fonda Quinn and her husband Bobby of Terrell; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Martha Frieda Vik
Memorial services for Martha Frieda Vik, 92, of Nevada were held April 1, 2008, at Allen Funeral Home Chapel.
The Rev. Terry Mitchell officiated.
Mrs. Vik died March 30, 2008, in Garland.
She was born Oct. 31, 1915, in Zap, N.D. to the late Jacob and Christine (Klaus) Kraft.
She was a member of the Church of God.
She married Chris Vik Oct. 3, 1936, in Big Timber, Mont. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include her son Sheldon Vik and his wife Jean of Nevada and grandchildren Lydell Vik and Jeremy Vik.
Week of April 3, 2008
Mary Alice McDaniel
Memorial services for Mary Alice McDaniel of Lavon were held March 24, 2008, in Garland.
Mrs. McDaniel died of cancer March 22.
She was born June 15, 1949, in St. Louis, Mo., to Bud and Theresa (Hess) Sewell.
She married Lyndall McDaniel June 15, 1980, in Olatha, Kan.
According to her family, she was a wonderful wife, mother, friend, sister and aunt who loved gardening and making things grow.
She was an avid reader and loved to travel. As a preacher’s wife, she was able to make friends all over the country, they said. Her family said she loved to teach little children.
She was a member of the Lavon Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Lyndall McDaniel of Lavon; her children and their families, Dale McDaniel, Kathi Littrell, Jonathan McDaniel, Susie Miles and Joey McDaniel; father, Bud Sewell and his wife Carolyn; sister, Sarah Conking and her husband Bill; brother, James Sewell and his wife Rita; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Theresa Sewell.
Arrangements were under the direction of Allen Funeral Home of Wylie.
Elsie Irene Tuggle
A celebration of life service for Elsie Irene Tuggle, 82, of Farmersville was held om March 31, 2008 at the Parkway Baptist Church in McKinney. Interment followed at Mills Cemetery in Garland.
Mrs. Tuggle died March 28, 2008 in McKinney.
Survivors include her daughters, Connie Jane Harrison and husband Michael C. Sr., Betty Ehmer and husband Paul II, Joyce Ann Hulkenberg and husband Rick; son, William Robert “Bill” Tuggle Jr. and wife Lori; grandsons; Michael C. Harrison Jr. and wife Melissa, Paul G. Ehmer III and wife Farrah, James David Ehmer and wife Paulette, William Richard “Ricky” Hulkenberg Jr., Jeremy Logan Hulenberg, Thomas Christian Reagan Hulkenberg, William Travis Tuggle, and Robert Patrick Tuggle; granddaughters, Tamara Lee Crawford and husbandDennis, Judith Lynn Brown and husband Tim, Kristi Dawn Fike and husband Bruin, Esther Joyce Hulkenberg, Natalie June Tuggle, Abigail Ann Hulkenberg, Jessica Amber Tuggle, and Jennifer Ashley Tuggle; bbrother, W.D. “Bill” Yates and wife Louise; sisters, Louise Batterton and husband Orville, and Dorothy Smith; sister-in-law, Bernice Yates; step-mother, HaxelYates; fourteen great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband W.R. “Bob” Tuggle Sr.; parents, Robert Kimbrough and Winnie Mae Yates; brother, Robert Yates.
Floyd Williams
Graveside services for Floyd Williams, 90, of McKinney, were held April 2, 2008, at Ridgeview Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were grandsons, Bobby Williams, Mark Friemel and Randy Friemel; great-grandsons, Bo Williams, Derek Friemel, Joshua Friemel. Honorary pallbearers were Zach Friemel and Jacob Friemel.
The Chaplain David Smith officiated.
Mr. Williams died March 30.
He was born Nov. 9, 1917, in Okema, Okla., to Robert and Minnie Williams.
He lived in the Goldsmith and Odessa area of West Texas for 50 years.
He retired from Amoco in 1982 after 31 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church and the Volunteer Fire Department in Goldsmith.
Floyd moved to Princeton in October 2001.
He is survived by his daughters, Donna Miles and her husband Mike of Princeton and Kathryn Friemel and her husband Marvin of Andrews; son Robert Williams and his wife Lois of Great Mills, Md.; eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren; sister, Fern Luttrell Chambers of Oklahoma City, Okla. and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Mary Bell; son, Richard Williams and his wife, Dena; daughter, Mary Ruth Williams; grandson, Richard Scott Miles; three brothers and five sisters.
