McKinney Courier Gazette

Donald Ray Ancelin, age 85, died peacefully at home on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Born February 24, 1936 in Dallas, TX, Donald lived in Dallas, TX; Mineral Wells, TX; Ankara, Turkey; Tehran and Esfahan, Iran; College Station, TX; Toms River, NJ; San Antonio, TX, and McKinney, TX. Upon graduation from Jesuit High School, Dallas, Texas, he attended Texas A&M University in the Corps of Cadets and completed his Bachelor of Science in Dairy Science with the Class of 1958. Don retired a Lt. Colonel of the US Army where he served 20 years with the Aviation Division. He also worked for Bell Helicopter International (5 years) and the US Department of Defense retiring in 2004. Don was a member...

Robert Lee Parks passed away suddenly on August 12, 2021 in McKinney, Texas at the age of 68. He is survived by Kathleen, his wife of 39 years, loving father of Robert (Jena) and Megan, and proud grandfather of Ella. Growing up in El Monte, CA "Captain Bob" earned his wings at the age of 17. His passion for aviation evolved into a 38 year career as a Corporate Pilot, ultimately achieving Senior Captain status with Kimberly Clark. In this position, Bob was able to travel around the world where he accumulated many fond memories and lifelong friendships. Bob was an active member of AOPA, EAA, QB, and the Cessna 120-140 Association. He especially enjoyed the time he spent with his aviation...

Stephen "Willy Steve" Richard Hendricks, 72, passed from this life January 6, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born March 24, 1948, in McKinney, Texas, to Robert and Ruth (Smith) Hendricks. He enjoyed race car driving earlier in his life and was well known for his race car, Desperado. Steve was an avid fisherman and hunter, who enjoyed collecting guns. He had a great love for music and was an amazing guitar player with a tremendous voice. Above all else, he treasured spending time with his wife, children, family and friends. Steve is preceded in death by his father: Robert Hendricks; and his brother: Robert Hendricks. He is survived by his wife of the home: Elizabeth Hendricks; children:...

PLAINS...... Graveside Services for Sherry Lynn (Bangle) Rosenbaum, 66, of Plains, Texas will be held 3:00 P.M. Monday, April 6, 2020, at the Ridgeview Memorial Park, in McKinney, Texas with services under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home of Denver City. Sherry passed away on April 2, 2020 in Denver City, Texas. Sherry was born March 5, 1954 in Tempe, Arizona to Norman and Loretta Bangle. Sherry married James Byron Rosenbaum on July 23, 1988 in Allen, Texas. Sherry and her husband, James B. Rosenbaum resided in Allen, Texas for twenty-five years. After his passing in 2013, she moved to Plains, Texas to be closer to her mother and sisters. Sherry was an avid cook, artist, and...

J. McCarty Dowell Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2019. He was born January 18, 1925 in McKinney Texas to a pioneer Collin County family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Doris Allen Dowell; parents, Rosabel Greer and J. McCarty Dowell of McKinney and his twin brother Judge Greer Dowell of Dallas. Mr. Dowell graduated from Boyd High School in McKinney, and SMU where he received his BBA degree in Marketing. He belonged to Phi Delta Theta fraternity. During World War II he served in the Pacific Theater with the Fourth Marine Division for 3 years, as a medic. Following his service he was active in insurance, real estate and farming operations. His...