Obituaries

Oct 13, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Michael P. Linn, 64, of Irving, Texas. He passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Baylor, Scott and White Hospital in Grapevine, TX.

Michael was born on July 14, 1962, in Shelby, TN. He was the son of Charles Linn and M. Elaine Goodner Linn.

He was preceded...

Oct 5, 2026

Virginia Frances Smart was born on August 30, 1929, in Waxahachie, Texas, to Harold Benton Smart and Jessie Blanche Smart. She graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1947 and went on to attend Texas State College for Women, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. In 1951, she married Alvin Houston Canterbury, and together they made their home...

Sep 20, 2026

Patsy Oline Edwards, who was born on June 18, 1944, in Dallas, Texas, passed away on September 20, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by love, resilience, and devotion to family and community.

She was the daughter of the late Zula Oline Peavy and the late Author Julian Kirksey. Patsy lived a life shaped by strong family...

Sep 13, 2026

Bruce Whitman Day, who was born on April 11, 1960, in Austin, Texas, passed away on September 13, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas, from a heart attack, leaving behind a life that was as faithful as it was funny and as steady as it was full of heart.

Bruce lived in a way that made people feel...

Sep 8, 2026

Josephine Pena, 80, of Irving, Texas, passed away on September 8, 2026, in Carrollton, TX She was born October 5, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, she was the daughter of Jose Rivas and Maria A. Ramirez Rivas.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Colonial Funeral Home Chapel of Irving, 606 W. Airport...

Sep 6, 2026

Laimi Rumbin Largent, 94, of Irving, Texas, passed away on September 6, 2026, in Irving, TX She was born November 14, 1931, in Finland, she was the daughter of Toivo Lehtinen and Salli Fjelstrom Lehtinen.

Laimi is Survived her three children: Kari, Tuula, and Jukka

Celebration of Life will be 2:00 PM Thursday, September 17,...

Sep 2, 2026

Ben "Frank" Williamson, Jr.

Our dad, Ben "Frank" Williamson, Jr., 73, passed away on September 2, 2026, in Bedford, Texas.

Frank was born July 4, 1953, in Dallas, Texas, to Ben and Betty (Rollinson) Williamson. His dad was from Iredell, Texas, and his mom was from Dallas. Being born on the Fourth of July meant...

Aug 28, 2026

Kenneth Dean Ewing, age 90, a resident of Irving for sixty years died Friday, August 28, 2026 at Vitas Healthcare Hospice in Carrollton. Born July 13, 1936 in Peoria, Illinois; he was the son of the late Arthur Rolland Ewing and Charlene Carsley Rollins Ewing. He is also preceded in death by wife, Diane Giles Ewing, brother John Lawson...

Aug 22, 2026

Funeral services for Ginette M Ryon will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 27, 2026 at the Colonial Funeral Home Chapel of Irving, 606 W. Airport Freeway, Irving, TX. Family and friends may visit from 9:00 am until service time in the funeral home Thursday. Burial will follow t the Oak Hill Cemetery in Whitewright, TX at 1:00 PM Thursday,...

Aug 16, 2026

Daryl James Gresham, 55, of Pecan Acres, Texas, formerly of Euless, Texas, passed away on August 16, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born September 27, 1970, in Irving, Texas, to Norman Dale Gresham and Peggy June Henderson Gresham.

Daryl owned and operated Concierge Services, where he built lasting relationships with his clients and drivers. To...

Aug 5, 2026

Robert Z. "Bob" Ryan was born on December 3, 1935, in Brownwood, Texas, to Albert Alexander Ryan and Violet Irene Baker Ryan. He passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026, in Irving, Texas.

Bob was preceded in death by his youngest son, William Gregory Ryan; his parents, Albert and Violet Ryan; his sisters, Nellie Elizabeth Ryan Jones,...

Aug 4, 2026

James Marshall Johnson

"Jim"

James Marshall "Jim" Johnson

July 7, 1947 – August 4, 2026

James Marshall "Jim" Johnson passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born and raised in the small West Texas town of...

Jul 31, 2026

John George Jeffrey, 90, of Irving Texas passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, at Avalon Memory Care in Irving.

Born at St. Catherine's hospital, East Chicago, Illinois to Jack Cassels Jeffrey and Rose Lucille Perrin on December 14, 1935, John soon embarked on a long period of travel and adventure with his family, moving back and...

Jul 31, 2026

John S. Herring, 67, of Corinth, Texas, formerly of Irving, passed away on July 31, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.

John was born on August 12, 1958, in Dallas, Texas, to Elkin Eugene Herring and Florence Lynn Talley Herring.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Colonial Funeral...

Jul 20, 2026

John Edward Sindt, affectionately known as "Lone Ranger John" and by his radio call sign Kj4619, passed away at his home in Irving, Texas, on July 20, 2026, at the age of 81. John was born on August 16, 1944, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Vernon H. Sindt and Mary Rael Sindt. He grew up in Temple, Texas,...

Jul 17, 2026

Marco Tulio Castillo-McDermonth, 62, of Irving, was born on November 12, 1964, in Quamichan, Hondros, the son of Manuel Antonio Catillo and Elodia McDermonth. Marco passed away July 17, 2026, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Marco is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jacqueline Castillo; his children, Joshua Castillo, Yasmin Catillo and Giselle Castillo; stepdaughter, Elena Nasim...

Jul 14, 2026

In Loving Memory of Arely L. Aranda

August 11, 2025 – July 14,2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our precious daughter, Arely L. Aranda, whose beautiful life, though far too short, left an everlasting mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

Arely was diagnosed with congenital heart...

Jul 12, 2026

Arlena Faye Cook, 86, of Irving, was born on October 12, 1939, in Caney, OK the daughter of Ferman Smith and Walsie Massey Smith. Arlena passed away July 12, 2026, at the Vitas Hospice Facility in Carrollton, Texas.

Arlena retired in 2000 from the Dallas Morning News in Dallas after 30 years as a typesetter

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Jul 9, 2026

In Loving Memory of Rosario Cuenca Totengco

October 6, 1946 – July 9, 2026

Rosario was born on October 6, 1946, to Leon and Leoncia Cuenca, the eldest of nine children. After earning her nursing degree, she made Irving, Texas her home, where she and Tomas Castillo lovingly raised their four children: Catherine, Rodino, Cynthia,...

Jul 6, 2026

Sarah Jane Whaley was born on November 23, 1931, in Emporia, Kansas, and entered her heavenly home surround by loved ones on July 6, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Florence Perdaris; her beloved husband, Johnny Dale "JD" Whaley; her son, Harry Wayne "Buddy" Andrews; daughter in law Lynn Andrews and her...