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Connie Fay Gilbert, age 70, of Prosper, Texas passed away on November 20, 2023, in Frisco, Texas. She was born on April 1, 1953, to Letha Estelle (LeNormand) and John D. Brazzil in Canyon, Texas. On July 26, 1974, Connie married Stephen Lynn Gilbert at Calvary Baptist Church in Canyon, Texas. She received her bachelor's degree from West Texas State University in education. Connie taught 7th grade health and science for 25+ years at Hereford Jr. High in Hereford, Texas. During her teaching career she received numerous awards including teacher of the year for Hereford Jr. High and Teacher of the Year Region 16, State of Texas. Connie is survived by her husband of 49 years, Steve Gilbert of...

Robert Anthony Stehlin, Sr. of Lucas, Texas peacefully passed at his home on November 8, 2023 at the age of 85. "Bob" was born on August 4, 1938 to George Edward Stehlin and Clara Marie (Huser) Stehlin in Cincinnati, Ohio. Bob grew up on a working dairy farm in Ohio and attended Hamilton Catholic High School and Mt. Healthy High School where he played trombone in the marching band and was a member of the varsity basketball team. Upon graduation, Bob proudly served in the United States Air Force which inspired his interest in engineering. After his four-year term of service, he returned to Cincinnati where he worked for General Electric and pursued a Bachelor of Science in Electrical...

Surrounded with love, William "Bill" Younts, fondly known to his grandchildren and many others as "Papa", passed away November 4, 2023, at the age of 87 in Dallas, Texas. He was born November 11, 1935, in Little Rock, Arkansas to William Calhoun Younts and Helen Elizabeth (Crockett) Younts. He graduated from North Little Rock High School and began his 28-year service as a police officer in 1957. His leadership in his community was admired by all, and he went on to become Chief of Police in North Little Rock, Arkansas for 10 years before he retired. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas, Saint Gabriel the Archangel Church in McKinney, Texas,...

Sherilyn West passed away November 3, 2023 at the age of 81 in Allen, Texas. She was born October 12, 1942 in Lubbock, Texas to Victor Lee Billington and Emma Pauline Hendrix Billington. Sherilyn married Ray E. West on October 17, 1964 in Lubbock, Texas. She graduated from Lubbock High School and Texas Tech University. ARer college she taught school in New Deal and Lubbock, Texas. Sherilyn is survived by her husband, Ray E. West formerly of Allen, Texas; daughter, Deborah Vanderburg and husband, Glenn of Plano, Texas; son, David West and wife, Shelby of Wichita Falls, Texas; grandchildren, James Vanderburg of Frisco, Texas, Daniel Vanderburg of Plano, Texas and Brodey West and wife Cody...

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David John Neff of Fairview, Texas, passed away October 31, 2023 at the age of 44. He was born October 17,1979 in Mansfield, Ohio to Jerome David Neff and Dolores Ann Stevenson (Neff-Murry). He graduated from Plano Senior High School. After high school he received his degree from Texas A&M University, before life swept him away. David started his home building and remodeling company - Neff Remodeling LLC. During his working years he also dabbled in the oil fields working on oil rigs. In his spare time, he loved working on his cars as well as driving and racing them when he got the opportunity. When not behind the wheel, David loved taking care of himself and lifting weights. He also...

James Wilson Griffin (Jim) fulfilled his allotted life on this Earth on October 21, 2023, at the age of 90. Jim was born on July 25, 1933, in McKinney, Texas and was the only child of James Dewey Griffin and Lucille Wilson Griffin. Jim was educated in the McKinney public school system graduating from Boyd High School in 1952. He continued his education at the University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 1957 with a BS in Civil Engineering. Upon graduation Jim joined Texaco as a junior engineer performing civil site infrastructure and petroleum process design at the Port Arthur, Texas refinery. He served in the United States Army 1964-1968. In succeeding years, Jim pursued the practice of...

Rev. Gaither Lee Day of McKinney, Texas passed away on October 19, 2023. He was born on July 10, 1930, to Lee Earney Day and Fern (Smith) Day in Bismarck, Missouri. On December 30, 1951, Rev. Day married the love of his life, Faye Sinclair. Together, they shared 66 years of marriage until Faye's passing in 2017. Rev. Day's love and devotion to his late wife, Faye, were a testament to the power of enduring love. Theirs was a partnership built on mutual respect, shared dreams, and unwavering support. Rev. Day's loss was immeasurable, and he carried her memory in his heart each day. Rev. Day served his country with honor and pride in the United States Marine Corps. His dedication to serving...

Thomas Wayne Cowlishaw passed away October 18, 2023 in McKinney, Texas at the age of 62. He was born to Jim and Betty (Simpson) Cowlishaw on April 15, 1961 in Hobert, Oklahoma. Tom graduated from Paris High School and attended the University of North Texas. He married Nancy Ann Steelman on November 11, 1988 in Paris, Texas. Tom was the owner of Lone Star Staffing. He attended First McKinney Baptist Church. Tom was a man of faith and a great example of what it meant to Live and Love like Jesus. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and he loved to travel with his wife and dogs in their camper to Lake of the Pines. He was active in the local community and worked with The MISD Reach program...

Shirley Marlett passed away at five minutes until 3:00 p.m. on October 17, 2023. She was born Shirley Nowlin Moore in Olds, North Carolina on August 17, 1935 and later adopted by her aunt and uncle John and Margaret Kagay in San Antonio, Texas. Shirley developed a love for the theater at Alamo Heights High School and upon graduation was awarded a scholarship to Trinity University. After marriage to Russell Marlett, Jr. in 1962, in Houston, she continued her love of the theater in numerous acting and directing roles at The Country Playhouse. Later on, a business opportunity drew the family to Dallas where Shirley took a job at North Park Center. There she was instrumental in helping...

Ann K. Schober passed away peacefully on October 9, 2023, in Allen, Texas at the age of 89. She was born to Charles and Myra (Flanmery) Kopriva on November 6, 1933, in Bloomfield, New Jersey. She lived in many very different parts of the country. Right after getting married, she and her husband Chuck moved to Minneapolis, then back to New Jersey, then to Pennsylvania. This was followed by a summer road trip in an unairconditioned car with their dog, cat, and young son to sunny Southern California. Her final move was to Texas to follow her son, daughter in-law and grandkids. Ann was a lover and supporter of animals, a hospital volunteer, and loved to travel to the California coast, the...

Dr. Jim Ragland, of Allen, Texas, died September 24, 2023 at the age of 99. He was born in Ada, Oklahoma in 1924 to James Jordan Ragland and Zelda Keithley Ragland. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 70 years, Leola Lee Ragland, his parents, and his sister JoAnn Craddick. He is survived by son James Ragland of Pearland, Texas, daughter Rebecca Cherry of Springfield, Missouri, son John Ragland of Hot Springs, Arkansas, son Steve Ragland of Leonard, Texas, and nephew Joel Engle of Keller, Texas. He is also survived by grandchildren Matthew, Jennifer, Megan, John Clayton, Christina, and Rebekah, and many great-grandchildren and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He wanted to be an...

Dr. Jim Ragland, of Allen, Texas, died September 24, 2023 at the age of 99. He was born in Ada, Oklahoma in 1924 to James Jordan Ragland and Zelda Keithley Ragland. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 70 years, Leola Lee Ragland, his parents, and his sister JoAnn Craddick. He is survived by son James Ragland of Pearland, Texas, daughter Rebecca Cherry of Springfield, Missouri, son John Ragland of Hot Springs, Arkansas, son Steve Ragland of Leonard, Texas, and nephew Joel Engle of Keller, Texas. He is also survived by grandchildren Matthew, Jennifer, Megan, John Clayton, Christina, and Rebekah, and many great-grandchildren and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He wanted to be an...

John Szczsponik passed away on September 23, 2023, in Dallas, Texas at the age of 86. He was born to Stanley and Helen (Garstka) Szczsponik on March 16, 1937, in Norwich, Connecticut. John married Loretta Valois on August 2, 1958, in Coventry, Rhode Island. He owned Sponik Brothers Inc. Construction for over 40 years. John is survived by his wife, Loretta Szczsponik; sons, Wayne Szczsponik of Dallas, Texas, and John Szczsponik, Jr. (Melissa) of Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Megan Caulfield, Amanda Chiligiris, Krystal Mentzer, John Szczsponik III, and Paulina Carson; 7 great grandchildren and 2 on the way; nieces; Donna Lagasse, Sandra Lawton, and Carol Szczsponik. He was preceded in...

Jeanne Marie Girsch was born on July 31, the Feast Day of St. Ignatius, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph Anthony Girsch and Althea A. Girsch (nee Egan). The eldest of five daughters, she graduated from Aquinas High School in Chicago and attended Siena Heights College in Adrian, Michigan. Inspired by her grandmother's great faith, Jeanne learned to pray and serve, and at the age of 15, became a Dominican nun, teaching third, fourth and fifth grade in parochial schools in Northern Illinois. At the age of 20, Jeanne heard God's call to see beyond the immediate church and be Christ in the world. She left the Order yet continued to work in Catholic schools as a lay teacher. She married, and...

Deanne Blackwood was born on December 19, 1944 in Enid, Oklahoma to Myron and Doretta May. She was raised in Enid with her sister, Cheryl, eight years her junior. Her mother was self-made, growing her own beauty shop business inside of her home. Her father was a WW2 veteran of Normandy on D-Day. Little did she know at 16 she had met her future husband already. Deanne moved to Norman and started her college education in 1963. She graduated with a BS of Education in 1967. Following college, she married her high school sweetheart, Don, and became Deanne Blackwood on January 28, 1967. As a military wife, Deanne traveled the country and Europe. She visited almost all the lower 48 states and...

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Mary Lucile Graham of Frisco, Texas, went to be with the Lord at age 77 on August 25, 2023. Following a long journey of Alzheimer's, she is now freed from the restraints of this disease. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved parents Roger and Rena Lollar Graham and seven siblings Sybil, Bobbie, Jan, Dixie, Guy, John, and Phil. Those left to miss this bright spirit are an abundance of loved nieces and nephews, Mary Still, Russ Sharer, Randy Sharer, Jeff Sharer, Traci Neff, Tami Bartholomew, Teri Wells, Jason Neff, Michael Graham, Roger Graham, Cheryl Ruselink, Christina Cress, Mark Graham, Matthew Graham, and great-nieces and great-nephews too numerous to count. She was known by her...

Mary Ellen McDaniel Thoes, a beloved spouse, parent, grandparent, great grandparent, sister and friend passed away on August 23, 2023, in Plano, Texas at the age of 89. She was a woman deeply devoted to her faith, marriage, family and ministry. She was born on October 26, 1933, in Tipton, Oklahoma. We mourn her passing while also celebrating the lasting impact she made. Mary Ellen's vibrant spirit, kindness, and uplifting nature leave an enduring mark on all fortunate enough to have known her. She and Don were members of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in McKinney, Texas. She is survived by her brother, Max (Carolyn) McDaniel of Jackson, Mississippi; and children: Steve (Jan) Thoes of...

Sandra Turnbull, age 84, of Melissa, Texas, passed away August 16, 2023. Sandra was born August 12, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Perry Russell and Estelle Mary (Schlautman) Fouste. She enjoyed reading, cooking, baking, and playing the piano as well as outside activities such as walking, swimming, and planting flowers when time permitted. She is survived by her children, Jeanine Marsolek of Clear Lake, IA, Brad Turnbull of Siren, WI, Brian Turnbull of Vadnais Heights, MN, and Todd Turnbull of Denton, Texas; grandchildren, Amy Charlson of Omaha, NE, Joseph Charlson of Houston, TX, Brandis Turnbull of Apple Valley, MN, Jennifer Martinez of Andalusia, IL, Jamie Jean Olsen of Sue Rapids,...

Mancy "Carolyn" Morgan, 77, of Allen, Texas went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 12, 2023. Memorial services will be at 12:00 noon, Saturday, September 2, 2023 in the chapel of Cottonwood Creek Church, 1015 Sam Rayburn Tollway, Allen, Texas where she was a faithful member. Carolyn was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on September 12, 1945 to Ed and Virla Hodgkins. She grew up on a farm with her family and shared so many great memories over the years. Carolyn graduated from Petrolia High School where she played basketball and was selected as "most beautiful" of her high school class. She married Ron Morgan on June 15, 1979 in Wichita Falls and they lived there until Ron retired in...