Obituaries

May 19, 2026

Humberto Mata Montiel, de 58 años, falleció el 19 de mayo de 2026 en Dallas, Texas. Humberto nació en San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico a su Madre Remedios Montiel y su Padre Pedro Mata el día 24 de marzo de 1968

Humberto era conocido por su personalidad amorosa y extrovertida, siempre sonriendo, riendo, haciendo bromas, le encantaba hablar sobre sus experiencias de...

May 13, 2026

Brent Guiou passed away on May 13, 2026. He was born on May 9, 1960, in Durant, Oklahoma, to Gordon Guiou and Wanda Fay (Evans) Guiou.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Moore Guiou; his mother, Wanda Fay Guiou; and his beloved wife, Kristi Guiou.

Brent met the love of his life, Kristi, while working as an EMT technician,...

May 18, 2026

Nelson Grant Harwell, Jr., passed away on May 18, 2026, in Mineola, Texas. Grant was born on November 28, 1944, in Terrell, Texas, to Essie (Brantley) and Nelson Grant Harwell, Sr.

Grant worked diligently for over 40 years at Mead Products as a machine operator and retired in 2004. Once retired, he enjoyed spending his time in the great outdoors. Whether...

May 9, 2026

John Max Risinger, age 87, passed away on May 9, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on October 16, 1938, in Baird, Texas, to Lena Schwartz and John Raymond Risinger.

John was a proud Air Force Veteran who served his country in Vietnam as an Intelligence Officer. He later went on to be the Electrical Engineer for Channel 4 News....

May 4, 2026

Brendan Marshal Lee, age 44, passed away on May 4, 2026, in Forney, Texas. He was born on September 9, 1981, in Dallas, Texas, to Dana Cutler and Larry B. Lee.

Brendan is survived by his loving wife, Gayle Lee; brother, Jarod Lee; stepson, Joaquin Luna; uncle, Jimmy Lee; and, last but not least, his beloved dogs, Roxy and Honey. He...

Apr 24, 2026

Susanne Bailey, aged 67, passed away on April 24, 2026, in Terrell, Texas. She was born on September 20, 1958, in Kaufman, Texas, to Robert Lee Bailey and Evelyn Martin.

Susanne is survived by her mother, Evelyn Martin; son, Michael Bailey, and wife Jeanie; grandsons, Bradon and Brodie Bailey; sister, Kimberly Ardis; niece, Amanda Ardis; best friend and caregiver, Cindy Armendariz;...

Apr 20, 2026

Apr 8, 2026

Sergeant Major Robert Edward Mills, a proud veteran, loving husband, and devoted family man, passed away on April 8, 2026, in Kaufman, Texas. Born on February 14, 1940, in Upland, Pennsylvania, he lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love.

Robert was the beloved husband of the late Sigrid Mills and the son of Howard and Elizabeth Mills. He is...

Mar 15, 2026

Sigrid Gude Mills, born on January 11, 1945, in Graal Muritz, Germany, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, in Terrell, Texas. She was 81 years old.

Sigrid was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt who brought love and warmth to all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of many years, Robert Edward Mills, who loved...

Mar 9, 2026

Allen Albert Harrell, Jr. age 61, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on February 13, 1965, in Dallas, Texas, to Carole and Allen Harrell, Sr.

Allen was known for his love of meeting people and impacting others. He was a loving father, a strong brother, a devoted believer in Christ and a proud United States...

Mar 7, 2026

Wilma Jean Bridges, age 90, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Terrell, Texas. She was born on May 20, 1935, to Wilma Mae and Newt Issac Philpot in Telephone, Texas.

Ninety years is a long life, but even that doesn’t feel like enough time when it’s someone you love. Wilma was the kind of woman who built a family that...

Feb 19, 2026

Cherilyn was a dedicated and proud NICU nurse for over 30 years. She loved baking and cake decorating. Adored her grandchildren. Her smile and laughter lit up the room. She was fortunate enough to find love and her best friend later in life and spend the last 18 years loving her husband, Rocky. They enjoy fishing and taking out the...

Feb 17, 2026

Epifanio Rodriguez, de 74 años, nació el 13 de Enero del 1952 en Aguacatillos, Rayón, San Luis Potosí, Mexico. El falleció el 17 del Febrero de 2026 en Dallas, Texas.

Epifanio fue agricultor y operador de tractor durante muchos años. Era una persona muy amable y alegre que disfrutaba el béisbol y jugar barajas con sus amigos. A Epifanio también le...

Feb 10, 2026

James Carroll "J.C." Watkins, 92, passed away on February 10, 2026, in Rockwall, Texas.

He was born on May 1, 1933, in Stratford, Texas to Virgil and Agnes Watkins and was raised throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Montana.

J.C. attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas where he earned a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in German. A gifted athlete, he...

Jan 20, 2026

Glenn Alan Plant, age 64, passed away in Fort Worth on January 20, 2026. He was born to Jack and Anne Plant on January 8, 1962, in Dallas, Texas. Alongside his two other brothers, Glenn grew up in Sunnyvale and later attended NM High School.

Glenn was known as a jack-of-all-trades, specializing in his work as an electrician and his consistent...

Jan 11, 2026

Gerald was born in Terrell, Texas, to Richard Lewis Harris and Wanda Jean Golightly. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ricky, and his sister, Gloria.

He leaves behind his beloved children: son Cliff , and daughters Sheila and Crystal. He is also survived by his sisters: Sherry and her husband Anthony, Dianne, Patricia and her husband Darryl. Gerald leaves...

Dec 31, 2025

Julie Ann Shaw-Smith, 71, of Chandler, TX passed away on December 31, 2025. Julie was born on October 10, 1954, to Pete and Dorothy McElwaine in Corona, CA. She worked at H&R block as a tax preparer for 30 years. Julie was a hard worker and had loyal customers because of her service; many driving from miles away to get...

Dec 11, 2025

Earl Harris was born on August 28, 1940, in Corpus Christi, TX.  Throughout his life he lived in Commerce, Dallas, Mesquite, Garland, Scurry, Emory, and Kaufman, Texas.  Earl died after a brief illness on December 11, 2025.  Preceding him in death were his mother, Irene Gunter Hastings, father, Fred Stucky Harris, brother, Loarn Edward Harris, son, Kevin Allen Harris, granddaughter,...

Dec 2, 2025

Dean Tinney, age 71, passed away on December 2, 2025, in Greenville, Texas. He was born on January 31, 1954, in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Dean was a significant figure in the world of engineering and technology, renowned as the lead AutoCAD, autoLISP, and automated software developer in the nation. His contribution to the field was matched only by his passion for learning...

Nov 19, 2025

John Carlis Smith was born on March 31, 1928, in Tatum, Texas, to Charles Tarrant Smith and Leora Thornsberry-Smith, both of whom preceded him in death.

John was faithfully married to Mildred Louise Allen-Smith for more than 20 years until her passing in 1977. He later married Helen Josephine Burnside-Smith, who preceded him in death in 2016 and whom he loved...