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Phillip Ray Strickland ("Hoppy"), 72, passed away peacefully in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Hoppy was a beloved father, grandfather, and husband, known for his humor, strong work ethic, and passion for the outdoors. He grew up in Houston and attended Bellaire High School, where he met his future wife, Susie. The two married on August 17, 1974, and shared 48 years together. After completing his education at the University of Texas in 1975, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Alpha and the Texas Cowboys, Hoppy and Susie returned to Houston in 1976, where Hoppy accepted a job in the petrochemical industry. In 1981, the couple moved to San Antonio, where they raised their...

Sadly, we announce the passing of Frederick Lawrence Fifer, Jr. on November 9, 2024, at CC Young in Dallas, Texas. Fred was born on December 9, 1937, in Ft. Worth. He grew up in Tyler, graduating from Tyler High School in 1955. He first attended Texas A&M University and then attended and graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University. He married his hometown sweetheart Sally King on August 22, 1959. Fred was a teacher. In the 1960s, he taught science in the Tyler public schools and attended East Texas State University at night to earn a master's degree. In 1972, he moved his young family to Nashville, where he received a Doctor of Philosophy from Vanderbilt University's...

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Florence Margaret Spragins Quillin, born 2-6-41, Little Rock, Ark, died 11-4-24. Mother to 2 children, Laura Olivo and Chris Quillin. Grandmother to six: Reina, Hiram, Gabe, Sophia Grace, William and Liliana. Great-grandmother to three: Eliza, Amelia, and Sloane. Husband for 60 years, Roger Quillin. Florence was a remarkable woman who did many things and did them very well. Graduated Austin College '63, where she studied education and was a soloist in the A cappella choir. She taught elementary school in Colorado, New Jersey, and Texas. Later in life she earned a Master of Science in Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington and became a psychotherapist at the Pastoral...

Age 55, of Dallas, TX passed away 10/6/2024. Visit the full obituary & leave family condolences at www.AriaCremation.com.

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Jasmine Fleming Egan, a vibrant personality and celebrated singer, passed away peacefully on September 11 at 1:30 p.m. at Caruth Haven Court in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 95. Her life left an indelible impression on the many who enjoyed her singing and performance artistry. Additionally, she was an integral part of the social fiber of mid-century Shreveport, admired, not only for her singing, but also for her hospitality to friends and friendships with numerous celebrities. Born in Cebu, Philippines, to Andrew J. Fleming of Louisiana and Salvacion Fleming of the Philippines, Jasmine's journey, after surviving the Japanese occupation of Manila in World War II, took her to her Aunt Evelyn...

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Grace Louise Newman was born on October 19, 1996, and passed away on August 5, 2024, at the age of 27. She leaves behind her parents, Todd and Linda Newman, big sister Madison, Granny Joann Newman, and aunts, uncles and cousins to carry on her incredible memory. She was preceded in death by her Grandpa Douglas Newman (Papa) and Grandma Grace and Grandpa Jim Scott. Grace attended Highland Park High School and graduated in 2015. While in high school, she thrived in the school environment, excelled in academics and was captain of the Girls Golf Team. She was small in stature (not much bigger than her golf bag) but was fiercely competitive and could hit the ball a mile. She started golfing...

John Roger Allspaugh passed away on July 13, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. He was born in Amarillo, Texas, on October 18, 1930 to Iva Alice See Allspaugh and Hugh Fry Allspaugh. Roger was a lifelong Texas oil man who followed in his father's footsteps. The first word his father taught him to spell was "OIL" and the rest was history. He loved all facets of the business throughout his career, so much so that his Texas license plate was "Oil Man" for many years. After graduating from Ponca City High School, Roger attended Oklahoma Military Academy in Claremore, OK and received his B.A. in Geography from Oklahoma A&M (OSU), Stillwater, OK where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. ...

Sylvia Diana Williams, born July 9, 1947, in Austin, Texas to James Lafayette Lewis and Edna Geraldine Gibbs Lewis. She passed away July 9, 2024, in Dallas, Texas on her 77th birthday. Sylvia led a remarkable life filled with creativity, passion and adventure. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of North Texas and went on to have a successful career as a Graphic Designer and Creative Director. Her work at her own company, Levity Design, was known for its provocative and tasteful branding that always exceeded clients' expectations. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Sylvia's love for travel and adventure took her to many beautiful places around the...

Jon Jay Collins passed away suddenly on June 28, 2024. The son of Ellen and JW Collins was born in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1942, raised there and graduated in 1960 from the only high school at that time, Wichita Falls High. Jon attended Midwestern State and North Texas State University studying finance and later Southern Methodist University Banking School, which lead to a long career in the banking industry. His vocation took him from Denison, Texas to many parts of the Southwest before settling in Colleyville, Texas where he was President of the First National Bank of Grapevine for 13 years. Jon was also responsible for opening the first full-service bank at DFW Airport in 1974. His side...

Bob passed away on June 12, 2024, after a two-year struggle with multiple medical issues. He was 80 years old. He was born in Tulsa, OK, on May 25, 1944, to Cecil and Pauline Rainwater. He grew up in Tulsa and attended Nathan Hale High School. Bob graduated from The University of Tulsa in 1966 with a degree in Political Science. Afterwards, he moved to Dallas to attend the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University. After graduating in 1969, Bob began his law career at Thompson & Knight, in Dallas. He continued practicing in Dallas until his retirement in 2004. Bob was predeceased by his parents, and both sets of grandparents. He is survived by his long-time partner,...

Family and friends sadly announce the unexpected death of Susan on May 31, 2024. She was a visual artist and teacher, but trained early as a classical singer. As a teacher of art, her greatest pleasure was encouraging her students, young and old, into the artists they were hoping to become. Susan is survived by her sister Nancy Esposito and countless friends. She will be deeply missed.

Nancy Virginia Myers Hamilton went to be with her maker on May 25, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend, and lived an active, creative, joyful life of music, faith, art, and adventure. She was kind, generous, inclusive, and free-spirited, and made friends wherever she went. Nancy, daughter of George and Polly Myers, was born on June 3, 1945, in New York City, the second of four children. Nancy's childhood was spent in Harrison, Ohio, and then in Mena, Arkansas where her father served as the minister at First Presbyterian Church from 1958 to 1968. Her mother, Polly, passed away from cancer when Nancy was 8, and George raised his...

Jetta was born on April 7, 1931, in Dallas, Texas to parents of Clarence And Hattie Harris. Nita Faye was Jetta's older sister, and they became best friends quickly. Jetta grew up in Pleasant Grove and went to Pleasant Grove High School, where she met Danny Hoffman and married in 1949. Soon after a son was born in 1950 Richard Allen, and a daughter followed in 1954, Rebecca Danett. Jetta and Dan were cheerleaders in high school, where they met their best friends Betty and Bobby Johnson. They became our second family throughout our lives and shared many happy moments. Jetta worked at Pollock Paper Company and then went into real estate with Betty under Rainbow Realty. Jetta was a...

Joe Francis Brockette was born in Dallas, Texas to Lucille Parsons Brockette and Merlin Leon Brockette. Growing up on Peak Street near Fair Park, Joe graduated from Crozier Tech High School. He attended Texas A&M University for two years prior to enlisting in the US Marine Corps, where he served for four years - attaining the rank of Sergeant and earning the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nation Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Following his Marine Corps service, Joe attended Southern Methodist University where he earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Civil and Structural Engineering. What began as three partners doing drafting work from a small...

Deborah, affectionately known as "Debbie" McCurdy, graced the world on December 28, 1956 in Dallas, Texas. Born to the loving parents, Paul and Virginia Crabtree, Debbie peacefully departed from this earth on April 22, 2024 in Gainesville, Texas, at the age of 67. With a heart overflowing with kindness and a genuine love for humanity, Debbie's presence was a blessing to all who knew her. For over two decades, Debbie dedicated her talents to the paint department at Home Depot. She cultivated lifelong friendships and her impact on the town of Gainesville was immeasurable. Her warm and welcoming smile radiated a sense of comfort and her loving spirit touched the lives of countless...

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In this lifetime I was born February 9, 1926, to Gertrude Aldridge Daugherty and Harry Augustus Daugherty in Quinton, OK. Daddy died at age 35 so mother was on her own in Oklahoma City during the depression. My sister Harriet and I never realized her quiet struggling because we were busy being happy children. Mother married Barton Dickerson Norriss in 1940 and we now had a sweetheart of a daddy. We lived in Enid, OK and then moved to Wichita Falls, TX. Life held so many wonderful experiences. After my freshman year at TSCW, I went to the University of Wyoming, graduating in 1948. It was there that I met my husband of 58 years Harold Charles (Chuck) Harbaugh. We lived in Wichita Falls for 16...

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