Obituaries

Obituary: Kathryn Burnett

Obituary: Kathryn Burnett

September 13, 1968 – September 19, 2020   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kathryn, our loving and devoted mother, sister, daughter, and friend to all whose lives she touched.   She left us unexpectedly and much too soon Sept. 10,...

Obituary: Mary Gwynn Barker

Obituary: Mary Gwynn Barker

Graveside Services for Mary Gwynn Barker, age 73, of Garland will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at Willow Wild Cemetery under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Mary died early Monday morning, Aug. 31, 2020 at Medical City Dallas in Dallas, Texas....

Obituary: Jane Ann Minor Carter

Obituary: Jane Ann Minor Carter

Jane Ann Minor Carter, age 73, went home to be with her Jesus on July 6, 2020. She was born in Temple, Texas, to Esta Lee Minor Hinds and Thomas Harvey “Jack” Minor on June 13, 1947.   Ann grew up in Killeen and graduated from Killeen High School. She married the...

Obituary: Robert Mathis

Obituary: Robert Mathis

Robert Lee Mathis of Garland, Texas was born September 14, 1953, to Loyd and Gracie Mathis. He passed away from this life on July 9, 2020. He is survived by sister Patricia Turinsky and her husband Bill of Tyler, Texas and brothers Roger Mathis of Garland and Ronny...

James Henry Toner: March 21, 1925–April 16, 2020

James Henry Toner: March 21, 1925–April 16, 2020

James Henry Toner peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord early Thursday morning, April 16, 2020.   James, who went by the name of Jim, had just celebrated his 95th birthday with his loving wife, Shay, his four children and many of their respective...

Obituary: Walter Ray Allen, Jr. (W.R. Allen)

Obituary: Walter Ray Allen, Jr. (W.R. Allen)

September 7, 1935 – February 29, 2020   W.R. Allen, 84, of Colorado Springs, passed away February 29, 2020 after a sudden illness.   W.R. was born in Dallas, Texas on September 7, 1935, to Ray and Mary Cole Allen. He graduated from Garland High School in...

Obituary: Alys McLaughlin Frazier

Obituary: Alys McLaughlin Frazier

Memorial services for Alys McLaughlin Frazier, 92, of Lufkin, will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 11 a.m. at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church with Father Ralph Morgan and The Reverend Dr. Martha Watson officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of...

Obituary: Norma Ruth White

Obituary: Norma Ruth White

Norma Ruth White, 78, died on February 20, 2020, in Dallas, TX, after a battle with cancer.   Norma was born on February 24, 1941, in Appleton, NY, to Walter Hetherly and Lucy (Jesson) Hetherly, who predeceased her. She also was predeceased by a brother, Raymond....

Obituary: Gretchen Celeste Rogers

Obituary: Gretchen Celeste Rogers

Gretchen Celeste Rogers (Neff) passed away in Richardson, Texas, January 25, 2020, at the age of 85. She was the widow of Marvin Hayes Rogers.   Born in Rowden, Texas, March 10, 1934, she was the daughter of T.J. and Anita Neff. She graduated from Burleson High...

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