The Dallas Morning News

Born November 25, 1939 in Dallas, Texas; died July 5, 2018 in Ennis, Texas. Denne was a 1962 Graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at WestPoint, New York, Vietnam Veteran, Sons of Confederate Veterans member, and longtime aficionado of the local Celtic Music and Irish Wolfhound communities. The memorial service will be held at Jayne's Memorial Chapel in Duncanville, November 1st at 11am with inurnment to follow at the DFW National Cemetery located at 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, Texas.

Ray passed away on 4/18/2024. A Rosary, followed by Mass will be held on 4/24/2024 at 10 AM at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 950 Trails Pkwy, Garland.

Age 86, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on April 16, 2024, his 86th birthday. He was born on April 16, 1938, in Dallas, TX to James Lowell and Mary (Mozley) Bradford. He grew up in Dallas, graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the Navy serving 2 years. He was an entrepreneur who founded Fairway Supply with simply an idea that grew into a successful business. Don was a long-time member of Royal Oaks Country Club where he was frequently on the course. He loved to hunt, fish, and relax with friends. His vibrant personality and charm earned him countless friends. Most of all, Don enjoyed having his nephews over to his house where he would grill to perfection!...

Kenneth A. Wright, 69, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on April 14, 2024. He was born December 16, 1954, in Springfield, Missouri, to John F. Wright and V. Dale Weems. He graduated from Denton High School in 1972, thereafter graduating with honors from North Texas State University in 1977. He earned his Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University School of Law in 1981. He practiced law for over 42 years in the D/FW area with a statewide clientele, primarily representing property owners subjected to the eminent domain process. Moreover, he was a published author and speaker on eminent domain and condemnation. He is survived by his spouse, Melanie Wright; his brother, John F....

Minton, Nelda Ruth Keener. 07/09/1938- 04/13/2024- Nelda passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in Dallas, TX. Nelda was born in Irving, Texas on July 9, 1938 to Lela Belle (Slater) Keener and Charles Houston Keener. Nelda had four older siblings: George, Lela, Lois, and Ruby. She graduated from Irving High School and later from Dragham's Business College with a certificate in secretarial science. Nelda worked as a secretary at various government agencies, but her most treasured role in life was that of motherhood, as the proud mother of three daughters. She raised her family in Garland, Texas where she continued to live for many years. Nelda made holidays magical and had a childlike love...

Andra Spickard Yorstoun peacefully went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2024. Born October 19, 1934 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to parents A.W. and Beatrice Spickard. She spent her childhood alongside her beloved sister, Janice Spies. Andra married Vernon K. Roberts of Ft Worth, TX in 1953, and they had two wonderful daughters, Kay and Kristy. Andra, along with her mother and sister, owned and operated Andra's Young Fashions in Preston Royal shopping center for 35 years from 1960-1995. It was her great joy to connect with all who entered the store. From finding the perfect party outfit to exquisitely wrapping a gift box, she always had a deep love of making people feel special and beautiful. ...

Jackson Lee Raley passed away on April 12, 2024. He was born in Dallas, Texas, on March 4, 1930, to Willie Belle (Perry) Raley and Lee Raley. Known affectionately as Jack, he attended Bradfield Elementary where he was a member of Boy Scout Troop #73, and he attained the rank of Eagle Scout. A lifelong Texan, Jack grew up on Lorraine Avenue in Highland Park where he and his neighborhood friends played baseball in the street with the imbedded stop sign as home base. He cherished fond memories of his childhood in the Park Cities. In 1947, he graduated from Highland Park High School where he tried to get a date with a cute cheerleader named Nancy Buckley. During his senior year at Texas A&M...

Marjorie Etoile Harrison Bivins was born on August 8, 1927 in Longview, Texas to Winnie Douthit Hamilton Harrison and John Womack Harrison, and died on April 12, 2024 in Longview after a wonderful life of more than 96 years. Marjorie grew up at 316 South Fredonia in the home where she was born, attended Longview public schools, and graduated from Longview High School in 1944 where she had been crowned Queen of Longview High School for that year. She studied piano for 13 years and performed many recitals at the Longview Community Center. As a college freshman, she attended Kilgore Junior College where her father was a geology professor, and continued her education at Southern Methodist...

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The Obituary of Charles Francis Fletcher Jr. 09/18/1933 - 04/10/2024 - 90 years young Charles was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, September 18, 1933, to Charles Francis Fletcher Sr. and Bertha Dewitt Fletcher. Charles has one sibling, Vonda Fletcher Strong of Keithville, Louisiana. He spent his early years in El Centro Colombia, South America and the remainder of his school years were spent in Grant Parish, Verda, Louisiana. Charles served in the Navy. He had a successful career in Computer Engineering beginning with his work for the National Security Agency both in the Navy and as a private citizen culminating in District and Regional Manager roles. Charles was saved and baptized and...

Pamela Campbell, 79, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on April 9, 2024, at Baylor Scott White Hospital-Plano. Pam was born April 10, 1944, in Dallas, Texas to William Johnson Campell Jr and Ruth Mozelle Winters Campbell. She was raised in Greenville, Texas and later moved to Dallas where she graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1962. She worked in various fields, beginning her early career as an assistant for a medical school in Dallas, and later a licensed real estate agent. She spent most of her career working for an oil and gas firm in Dallas, while also enjoying many treasured years working as a hostess at Brookhaven Country Club. Pam is preceded in death by her parents, and...

Richard W. "Dick" Heath, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. Born on February 26, 1942, in Evanston, Illinois, to Lewis White and Cornelia Francis Jordan Heath, Dick graduated from Lyman High School in 1960 and married his first wife, Mary Anne Anderson in March 1962. He married Jinger Lee Maples on June 16, 1973, and in 2023 they celebrated their 50th anniversary. Dick was a savvy entrepreneur. During the 1970s, Dick worked at Tri-Chem, and in 1981, he and Jinger purchased a fledgling subsidiary of Tri-Chem called BeautiControl Cosmetics. They took BeautiControl public in March of 1986, and by 1996 BeautiControl had introduced several innovative...

Bob Hagle, 93, formerly of Dallas, died April 9. Visitation starts at 1:00 pm at Meador Funeral Home in Gainesville, Texas on Saturday, May 4th with the Memorial Service commencing at 2:00. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas THD 365 Fund or THD Volunteer Services 380 Fund.

Patricia Lynne McCrory was welcomed into Heaven peacefully the morning of April 9, 2024. She was born on April 21, 1940 in Denver, CO where she resided throughout her early life and attended the University of Colorado. She ultimately chose to fly around the nation as a young stewardess until getting married and starting a family in San Antonio, TX, and eventually settling in Dallas. After her children were grown, she pursued a successful career in the residential real estate title business. As a woman of strong faith, her relationship with Jesus Christ was the pillar of her life. Pattie joined her close circle of friends in frequent bible studies and volunteer opportunities with numerous...

William Herbert Hunt of Dallas, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 9, 2024, at the age of 95. Herbert was born to H. L. Hunt and Lyda Bunker Hunt on March 6, 1929, in El Dorado, Arkansas. His family moved to Tyler, Texas when he was a year old and then to Dallas when he was nine. Herbert attended Dallas Country Day School, Stonewall Jackson Elementary, and J. L. Long Middle School before, as he put it, "being shipped off" to The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. After graduation from The Hill School, he attended Washington and Lee University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology. While at Washington and Lee, Herbert met Nancy Jane Broaddus on...

Age 82, of Richardson, TX died on April 8, 2024. For a complete obituary, service information and to leave condolences, please visit affoplano.com

Marguerite Ann Pickens was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She died suddenly at the age of 78 due to complications from a fall she suffered while at her home in Dallas, Texas. She was born to Melvin and Eileen Grosshans of Parsons, Kansas, on April 27, 1945. After graduating from Parsons Junior College in 1965, Marguerite worked as a secretary in Denver, Colorado, and Dallas, Texas, before marrying William Charles Pickens in October 1976. Marguerite was an avid homemaker, antique collector, and amateur artist. She painted many different subjects, including landscapes and people, but her favorite subject to paint was flowers. One of her paintings won an award at an...

James Marvin Schendle was born on May 7, 1944 in Bastrop, LA to Miriam and Joe Schendle and died on April 7, 2024 in Dallas, TX. Jimmy, as he was known to his friends and family, lived a full life that took him from Bastrop to New Orleans (Tulane University) to Austin (University of Texas School of Law) to Washington, D.C. (Treasury Department) and eventually to Dallas where he settled with the love of his life, Carolyn Jaffe Schendle a fourth generation Dallasite who predeceased him on July 9, 2021. They eventually settled in the Park Cities and raised three boys, Jason, Matthew and Andrew. Family was everything to Jimmy. That extended to his siblings: Bobby (Kathy) and H.I. (Susan)...

James Newton Pritchett, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with Jesus on April 8, 2024, after bravely battling Alzheimer's. He was born in Dallas, Texas to parents J. C. and Hazel Irene Pritchett on February 11, 1937. After high school, he proudly served in the United States Air Force. He later joined the Irving fire department and was a Battalion Chief in charge of training where he retired after 26 years of service. Afterwards, he and his wife worked as Mission Service Corp Volunteers with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. He is survived by his brother Thomas Eugene and his wife of 67 years, Dorothy Jean Knight Pritchett and his sons, James Donald and Randall...

Ralph Robinowitz, 94, of Dallas Texas passed away on April 7. Born in Houston on September 21, 1929, Ralph graduated in 1946 at the age of 16 from San Jacinto High School. He attended Vanderbilt University and the University of Texas at Austin, earning a B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Texas. After completing his Ph.D., he went on active duty with the U.S. Army from 1955-1958 and later served in the Army reserves, attaining the rank of Major. Ralph married Chana Robinowitz on November 6, 1960, and together raised a loving family of 4 children and numerous grandchildren. After his Army service, Ralph began working as a clinical psychologist for the Veteran's...

Agnes Vessey Whitley, M.D., cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and physician, passed away on April 7, 2024, after a stroke. She was 87. Agnes was born in Budapest, Hungary on March 21, 1937, to Ede Gyula Vessey and Lea Gallart Vessey. Her family owned a cork factory, and her maternal grandfather was Spain's consul to Hungary. Her early privileged life was upended by World War II and the Russian takeover and Communist occupation of Hungary. The Communists seized the family's homes in Budapest and Lake Balaton and the factory, and her father was imprisoned for a time for being a "Capitalist." The family spent 1951-1953 in deportation in rural Hungary. At age 19, Agnes,...