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Born July 4, 1943, and went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2023, at the age of 80. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends at her home in Waxahachie, Texas. She was adopted and raised by Christine Lillard Reasor in Wichita Falls, Texas where she attended and graduated from Wichita Falls High School. After which, Christine and Sally moved to Dallas, Texas, where Sally had a very successful career at Dallas County Clerk's office. She eventually relocated to Waxahachie, Texas where she lived for 45+ years working in the local County Courts and again commuting to Dallas County. Upon retirement, Sally worked part-time at Beall's Department store in Waxahachie, Texas. Sally never...

Albert Richard Elam, Jr., Professor Emeritus of Radio/TV/Motion Pictures at UNC-Chapel Hill, sailed to new ports on November 15, 2023, peacefully passing at the age of 95 with family present. An avid sailboat competitor, journalist, University professor, artist, author and traveler, he leaves behind a treasure of stories, instruction, laughs and love of life. Dick Elam was born in 1928 in Pecos, Texas to Lena and Albert (Red) Elam. He began his lifetime profession and avocation in Texas as a writer at The Abilene Reporter-News, where he landed his first job as a cub reporter at the age of 13. Graduating from Abilene High School as editor of the high school newspaper, he attended The...

Albert Richard Elam, Jr., 95, sailed to new ports on November 15, 2023, peacefully passing with family present. An avid sailboat competitor, journalist, University professor, artist, author and traveler, he leaves behind a treasure of stories, instruction, laughs and love of life. Dick Elam was born in 1928 in Pecos, Texas to Lena and Albert (Red) Elam. He began his lifetime profession and avocation as a writer at The Abilene Reporter-News, where he landed his first job as a cub reporter at the age of 13. Graduating from Abilene High School as editor of the high school newspaper, he attended The University of Texas where he was elected editor of The Daily Texan newspaper. After graduation he...

Albert Richard Elam, Jr., 95, sailed to new ports on November 15, 2023, peacefully passing with family present. An avid sailboat competitor, journalist, University professor, artist, author and traveler, he leaves behind a treasure of stories, instruction, laughs and love of life. Dick Elam was born in 1928 in Pecos, Texas to Lena and Albert (Red) Elam. He began his lifetime profession and avocation as a writer at The Abilene Reporter-News, where he landed his first job as a cub reporter at the age of 13. Graduating from Abilene High School as editor of the high school newspaper, he attended The University of Texas where he was elected editor of The Daily Texan newspaper. After...

Daniel Joe Cann, 80, of Rockwall, passed peacefully on November 13, 2023. Joe was born on August 29, 1943, outside of Higgins, Texas, on a farm without electricity or plumbing, to Edna and Clark Cann. Joe's educational journey began in a one-teacher school where his mother was a teacher. He attended this school until the eighth grade, after which his family moved to Greensburg, Kansas, which he referred to as a "real town." Joe completed his high school education at Greensburg High School and graduated from Sterling College in 1964. At college, he participated in various theater productions and won several acting awards. After graduation, Joe started working for the Security Administration...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty "Betsey" Louise Warren, who resided in Rockwall, Texas. She passed away on November 8, 2023, at the age of 79. Betty was born on November 16, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio, to Elsie Marie (Elsass) and Lee Davis. Betty was married to Bernard "Bernie" Lowell Warren, who passed away in 2022. They were married on May 14, 1966, in Dayton, Ohio, and together they raised two wonderful sons, Patrick and Michael. Betty was a devoted wife and mother, and her family meant everything to her. Betty was a kind soul who quickly became friends with everyone she met. Her faith inspired her to fight a courageous, fearless, four-year battle with cancer. She...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty "Betsey" Louise Warren, who resided in Rockwall, Texas. She passed away on November 8, 2023, at the age of 79. Betty was born on November 16, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio, to Elsie Marie (Elsass) and Lee Davis. Betty was married to Bernard "Bernie" Lowell Warren, who passed away in 2022. They were married on May 14, 1966, in Dayton, Ohio, and together they raised two wonderful sons, Patrick and Michael. Betty was a devoted wife and mother, and her family meant everything to her. Betty was a kind soul who quickly became friends with everyone she met. Her faith inspired her to fight a courageous, fearless, four-year battle with cancer. She...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty "Betsey" Louise Warren, who resided in Rockwall, Texas. She passed away on November 8, 2023, at the age of 79. Betty was born on November 16, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio, to Elsie Marie (Elsass) and Lee Davis. Betty was married to Bernard "Bernie" Lowell Warren, who passed away in 2022. They were married on May 14, 1966, in Dayton, Ohio, and together they raised two wonderful sons, Patrick and Michael. Betty was a devoted wife and mother, and her family meant everything to her. Betty was a kind soul who quickly became friends with everyone she met. Her faith inspired her to fight a courageous, fearless, four-year battle with cancer. She...

David Christian Gaiser, age 69 passed away October 14, 2023, in his home in Alba, TX. David was born February 19, 1954, in Dallas, TX to Bill and Rudy Gaiser. He was a star athlete at W.W. Samuel High School where he graduated in 1972. He went on to have a long career as a trim carpenter and cabinet maker as well as handyman to many friends and family. He cherished time with family, the Rejcek family reunion, the Texas Rangers, a good bargain, and anything outdoors. He was most proud of his family. He is survived by his wife, Sherri Gaiser, children Chris Gaiser and wife Nicole, Caty Gaiser and fianc? Raul Hernandez, grandchildren Landry and Hadley Gaiser, Luka and Aria Hernandez, bonus...

Syble Melton Bagur DeLoach joined her Holy Father in Heaven in September 27, 2023. Graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on October 5, 2023 at the Melton Cemetery near Winnfield, Louisiana. Tammy Melton Harrell (niece), Dr. Martin Morris (son-in-law) and Dr. Chad Morris (grandson) will be officiating. Syble was born to Luther H. Melton and Tennie McDaniel Melton on December 19, 1923. She graduated from Winnfield High School and Monroe Commercial School. She proudly served our country as a yeoman in US Navy in WWII. Syble married Warren A. Bagur, of New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1944. They had two beautiful children together, Albert W. Bagur, of Rockwall, Texas, and Barbara B. Morris, of...

Jimmy Carl Hodges, age 80 of Garland, TX, passed away September 7, 2023. He was born February 5, 1943, in McKinney, TX, to Bert Roy Hodges and Faye (Addington) Hodges. Jimmy was raised on the family farm in Prosper, TX, until he graduated from Prosper High School in 1961. Always a hard worker, Jimmy worked on the family farm, mowed lawns, worked in road construction and was a firefighter in Richardson, TX. After college, he worked in construction safety for Royal Global Insurance Company and for AGC. For 17 years, Jimmy was the safety director for HCBeck until 1992, when he started his own business, Construction Safe-T Corporation, where he was an expert witness until his retirement in...

Lynn Ray Stevener was born September 5, 1927, in Dallas, Texas. He died July 20, 2023, from head injuries sustained in a fall. His family moved to Rockwall County in 1934. He and his best friend, Bill Stevenson, were two of the first Eagle Scouts in Rockwall. After graduating from Rockwall High School in 1945, he joined the U.S. Army and served with the Army of Occupation in Japan. He returned home in 1947 and married his high school sweetheart, Leila Katherine Crawford. They were married for 73 years before her death in 2021. Lynn held various management positions in the soft drink industry. He began with Dr. Pepper after graduating from North Texas State College. He was District and...

Dorothy Louise Corcoran, age 92, of Heartland, TX, passed away July 6, 2023. She was born July 8, 1930, in Binghamton, NY, to Mary (Gudila) and Stephen Himko. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, James J. Corcoran. Dot grew up on a small farm. She had 4 brothers: Michael, Stephen, George, & William. 3 sisters: Anne, Marjorie, & Irene and 2 step siblings: Mary & John. On June 20, 1953, she married James J. Corcoran at St. John's Catholic Church. They started a family and lived in Binghamton until their move to Burlington, VT in 1970. She worked as a records specialist at the University of Vermont while also raising her family. She enjoyed sailing with her family...

Dorothy Louise Corcoran, age 92, of Heartland, TX, passed away July 6, 2023. She was born July 8, 1930, in Binghamton, NY, to Mary (Gudila) and Stephen Himko. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, James J. Corcoran. Dot grew up on a small farm. She had 4 brothers: Michael, Stephen, George, & William. 3 sisters: Anne, Marjorie, & Irene and 2 step siblings: Mary & John. On June 20, 1953, she married James J. Corcoran at St. John's Catholic Church. They started a family and lived in Binghamton until their move to Burlington, VT in 1970. She worked as a records specialist at the University of Vermont while also raising her family. She enjoyed sailing with her family...

Richard (Rick) Reed Basinger, age 68, of Rockwall, passed away on July 4 surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born in Oak Park, Illinois on February 2, 1955 to Golden (Reed) Basinger, Jr. and Betty (Carol) Basinger (both deceased). He spent most of his formative years in Mount Vernon, N.Y. He completed high school in London, England and attended Richmond College in Richmond, Surrey, England and SMU in Dallas, TX. He met his wife Diane Bunch at Richmond College on the day after her 19th birthday on August 22, 1977. Together they raised their four children in Rockwall - Gregory Reed, Holly Elisabeth (Ethan Kaufmann), Christopher Thomas and Michael Joseph. He is very much loved by his...

May 24, 2023, Lonnie Lee Sweetin, 73, of Rockwall Texas passed away peacefully at home with his wife and beloved family by his side. Lonnie was the middle of three children and born in Altus, Oklahoma on March 27, 1950, to Lucille Spence Sweetin and J.W. Sweetin. Lonnie graduated from Geronimo High School in Geronimo, Oklahoma in 1968 and went on to marry Pamela Howenstine that same year. Lonnie and Pam had two children during their marriage, Alan Sweetin of Walters, Oklahoma and Nicole Sweetin of Coppell, Texas. After graduating high school, Lonnie worked as Store Manager for Piggly-Wiggly and Save-U groceries. He then began a lengthy career as a Sales Representative for...

Norma Jean (Larr) McCutcheon, age 88 of Rockwall, TX, passed away May 15, 2023. She was born June 13, 1934, in Dallas, TX, to Willis Stanton Larr and Vivian Elizabeth (Harkins) Larr. Norma's big sister, Virginia Louise (Larr) Chappell, was born June 11, 1924. Norma attended Ascher Silberstein Elementary School and Old Forest Ave High School. After high school she worked at Hardware Mutual Insurance, now Sentry Insurance, for 20 years. She married John William McCutcheon on December 25, 1971, and they lived in Dallas until 2011. After their son, John William McCutcheon, Jr., was born December 22, 1972, Norma became a stay at home mom. After John was a bit older, in the early 1980's, she...

Barbara Jane Isaacson, age 82, of Fate, TX, passed away May 6, 2023. She was born March 11, 1941, in Dallas, TX, to Fay (Herndon) and Carl Elsey. Barbara and her husband Milton lived in Fairbanks, AK, for 30 years. They moved on from Alaska to Tennessee for a while, then back to Texas in 2016. During her career, she worked for the Fairbanks Municipal Utilities system and the Rockwall Sherriff's Department. She belonged to the I.B.E.W. Union when she retired in 1993. Barbara enjoyed crocheting and gardening. She loved her family dearly and will be missed by them all. Barbara is survived by her loving husband: Milton Isaacson; sons: Allan Isaacson, Michael Isaacson, Gary Isaacson, and Randy...

Darold Thomas Dietrich, age 54, of Rockwall, TX, passed away April 24, 2023. He was born July 2, 1968, in Texarkana, TX, to Diana (Marshall) Allen and Donald Bard Dietrich. Darold married Shelley (Jarrell) Dietrich in Cleburne, TX, May 4, 1991. He received an associate's degree in electronics. Throughout his career, he worked for the City of Duncanville from 1992-2001, State Farm, and Fastenal from 2013-2023. He achieved the highest vending sales in 2015. Darold loved to travel and spend time with his family. In his free time, he enjoyed many hobbies including hunting, history, and music. He was a skilled craftsman and "Jack of all trades". His presence will be deeply missed. Darold is...

Funeral services will be held 11:00am Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the First Rowlett United Methodist Church in Rowlett, TX. A gathering of family and friends will take place at the church one hour prior to the service from 10:00am to 11:00am. Interment will be in Heiberger Cemetery in Heiberger, AL. Please visit www.resthavenfuneral.com for more information.

David "Dave" Dudley Noble of Rockwall, Texas passed away in his home on the morning of April 15, 2023, at the age of 67 years old. If you talked to Dave longer than 5 minutes, likely he would have referred to you as "Bud" and told you his entire life story. I'm sure we won't be able to bring the tale nearly as much color or with nearly as much humor as Dave, a natural born storyteller, would have, but herein lies our attempt (as Dave would say: "Believe it! Achieve it!"). Well Bud, Dave was born on November 25, 1955, in Iowa City, Iowa to Dr. Dudley and Norinne (Fenner) Noble. As Dave would say, he was just a "dumb guy" from Iowa who grew up swimming, fishing, and hunting (deer,...