Obituaries

Aug 20, 2012

Ludvik Bacak Lewis passed away at home surrounded by family on Sunday, August 19th, 2012. Ludvik was born in Waco, TX on August 30, 1925 to Ignac Bacak and Cecilia Klish. He was a veteran of the navy and worked as a carpenter. Ludvik is survived by his daughter, Nita Cruise; grandchildren, Mindy and husband Robert Phillips, Selena and husband...

Jul 25, 2012

Marylou Duran, 59, passed away quietly on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas. Marylou was born to Tiodole and Feliz Ramierez on January 29, 1953 in Dallas, Texas. She later married Jesus Duran. To this union was born three children; Jesus, Jr., Sophia and Alexandra. Marylou is preceded in death by her parents, Tiodole and Feliz; six brothers;...

Jul 12, 2012

Jerry Dale Angel, 48, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 in Plano, Texas. Jerry Dale was born on November 12, 1963 to Larry Joe and Dorothy Angel in Oak Hill, West Virginia. Jerry Dale worked for several years in the restaurant industry before retiring. Jerry Dale is preceded in death by his father, Larry Joe Angel and his step-father, J....

Jul 3, 2012

John R. Anderson, 68, passed away quietly at his home in Wills Point on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. John was born on July 31, 1943 to Felix Salinas and Arlene (Zink) Salinas in Alvarado, Texas. John is preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Arlene and a brother, Tommy Anderson. Those left to celebrate his life include his wife,...

Jun 28, 2012

James Henry Garriga " was born in Minden, LA on October 13, 1927, and passed away on June 28, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jim served in the United States Navy during World War II and worked for Otis Elevator for over 25 years. He is survived by Ruby J. Garriga Freeman, Jimmie Sue Garriga, James Henry Garriga, Jr., Billy Schweng,...

Jun 19, 2012

Mark MacRoberts, 55, lost his battle with lung cancer at his home on June 19, 2012.Mark spent most of his life in South Miami, FL before moving to Quinlan. He is survived by his wife Alaina Rouse MacRoberts, son Joey, daughter Cathy, father E. Boyd (Eleanor) MacRoberts, sisters Lee (Dave) Mouch, Ann (Scott) Glasson, Robin (Keith) Muschalek, brother David (Dana)...

Jun 17, 2012

Gladys Marie Hunt passed away quietly on Sunday, June 17, 2012 at the age of 100. Gladys was born on February 21, 1912 to Perry and Cora Mae Pruitt in Edgewood, Texas. Gladys is preceded in death by her parents, Perry and Cora Mae, her beloved husband, Lawrence Hunt and her five brothers and sisters. Those left to celebrate her...

Jun 15, 2012

Daniel Peter Brady, 50, passed away quietly at his home in Quinlan, Texas on Friday, June 15, 2012. Daniel was born January 11, 1962 to Daniel A. and Judy Heitzhaus Brady in Buffalo, New York. Daniel married Sandi Perry. Danieldrove trucksfor many yearsfor Calark Trucking. Daniel is preceded in death by his father, Daniel A. Brady. Those left to celebrate...

Jun 6, 2012

Ruth Marie Bird, 85, of Quinlan, passed away on June 6, 2012. She was born on June 6, 1927 in Kirbyville, TX to her loving parents Thomas J. Young and Annie N. Young.

Ruth Bird was a pioneer of Lake Tawakoni, residing and working in the area for more than 50 years. She had many friends in the area...

Jun 3, 2012

Carolyn Julia Sikorski, 69, passed away June 3, 2012 in the peace of her home. She was born March 7, 1943 in Terrell, TX to her loving parents J.P. Davis and Buena Hulse. Carolyn is survived by her mother, Buena Hulse; daughters, Janice Hoff and husband James & Carolyn Joy Foster and husband Ronald; grandchildren; Shaundra, Stephanie and Adam Hoff...

May 27, 2012

Johnny Thomas Rich, 71, of Royse City, passed away May 27, 2012 in Dallas. He was born February 22, 1941 in Euless, the son of G. R. and Fanny (Blake) Rich. He married Lois Glass in December, 1962 in Lancaster. He served his country in the United States Army from 1961 to 1964 doing a tour of duty in Korea....

May 22, 2012

Ricky Terrance Lee, 55, of Royse City, passed away May 22, 2012 in the peace of his home. He was born August 10, 1956 in Minnesota, the son of Thomas and Elaine (JStrand) Lee. He married Laura Dolby on February 17, 1977 in Garland. He was of the Baptist Faith. Ricky is survived by his wife, Laura Lee; mother, Elaine...

May 10, 2012

Charles Cleva Watson was born March 22, 1934, he passed from this life on May 10, 2012. Charles served his county in the United Sates Army from 1954 through 1957. Charles was one of 14 children born to Jesse Bain Watson and Lillian Lucy Smith Watson. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters. Charles...

May 10, 2012

Gertrude Beeson, 82, passed away May 10, 2012 in Royse City. She was born in Vienna Austria on September 17, 1929 to Franz and Karoline Volkmann. She is survied by daughters; Beverly Carpenter of Royse City, Linda Barnes of Plano, and Tammy Rico of Arlington, sons; Robert Beeson of Mesquite, Terry Beeson of West Tawakoni, and Kelly Beeson of Quinlan,...

May 7, 2012

Kathryn Murrhee, 81, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012 at her home in Quinlan, Texas. Kathy grew up in Greytown, OH and settled in Miami, FL over the next 40 years until moving to Quinlan, TX. Kathy is survived by her three children; Mark & Alaina MacRoberts of Quinlan, TX, Lee & David Mouch of Allen, TX, Ann &...

May 4, 2012

Karen Sue Benthul was born on November 16, 1952, in Amarillo, Texas. She was the daughter of R.S. (Dude) and Helen Florine Nutt and the sister to Ronnie Earl, Larry Dale, Johnny Lynn, Eddy Wayne and David Glen Nutt. She was a loving mother, daughter and sister. She grew up in Dumas, Texas and moved to Greenville, Texas where she...

Apr 18, 2012

George Smith Gerlach died in his home of natural causes on Wednesday, April 18th, 2012. He was surrounded by his family. George was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1934 to Arrena Smith Gerlach and Fritz Gerlach. He received his M.S. in Geophysics from Washington University and worked in that field for over 40 years. George spent his adult life...

Apr 17, 2012

Curtis James Hilton, 54 of Royce City, Texas; passed away quietly in his sleep in the peace of his family home, on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Curtis was born on May 21, 1957 to Curtis James Hilton, Sr and Alma Laverne "Janie" Breedlove. Curtis never met a stranger. He was friends with his entire neighborhood and would go out of...

Mar 31, 2012

Martha Ann Cannon, 95 of Quinlan, Texas, passed away quietly in her sleep on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at her daughter's home in Whitesboro, Texas. Ann was born on June 4, 1916 to Sam and Lula Henderson in Kingston, Texas. She was one of six children born to Sam and Lula's family. Ann met and married Kenneth Cannon on September...

Mar 27, 2012

Rev. Letha Jumper, 85, of Quinlan, passed away March 27, 2012 in Greenville. She was born August 26, 1926 in Hunt County, the daughter of Dexter Clint and Florence Elizabeth (Hembree) Jumper. She surrendered her life to the ministry and began preaching and ministering at the age of 19 to people in the Quinlan area. She also obtained BS and...