Obituaries

Feb 7, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Jean Trafton Schoemaker announces her recent passing. Barbara was born on April 24th, 1932, in Fairbault, Minnesota, to Leroy Haven Trafton and Grace Emmajean Trafton. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of seventy-three years, Vernon, a younger brother, Ron, and a younger sister, Cheryl.

Feb 7, 2025

Erica Gonzales, 39 of Irving, TX was born on February 12, 1985, in Dallas, TX. She was the daughter Richard Albert and Priscilla Gonzales. She passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 in Dallas, TX.

Left to cherish Erica's memory are her parents, Albert and Priscilla Gonzales; brother, Michael and Rita Gonzales, Sr; nephews and niece, Michael Gonzales,...

Feb 7, 2025

Mary Evans, 83, of Irving, she passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Memorial service for Mary will be held at Colonial Funeral home in Irving, TX, Thursday February 13, 2025 starting at 3:00pm

Feb 6, 2025

Edwin Stephen Hillier passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Steve was born on January 1, 1934 to Edwin Stephen Hillier Sr and Hazel Lee Crouch Hillier in Fort Worth, Texas.

Steve graduated high school at the age of 16 ½ and following his father's footsteps he worked as an apprentice at the T&P Railroad....

Feb 6, 2025

Betty Ann Fly, born on September 25, 1934, in Memphis, Tennessee, exemplified a life rich in love, faith and family connections. As the daughter of Thomas Houston and Georgia Gladys Phelps Dunn, she grew up in an environment that valued community and compassion. Betty's journey through life, marked by her nurturing spirit and unwavering faith, ended on February 6,...

Feb 4, 2025

Maria Rodriguez Rico, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, in her hometown of Dallas, Texas, where she was also born on November 6, 1954. Maria's life was a testament to the power of kindness and the strength of family bonds, which she nurtured with unwavering dedication throughout her 70 years.

A devoted wife to her beloved...

Jan 29, 2025

Kristin Leigh Penney Eckhardt, a beacon of kindness and love, completed her earthly journey on January 29, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, after a short illness. Born on August 22, 1984, in Irving, Texas, Kristin's life was a testament to the power of generosity and the strength of the human spirit. She was a devoted mother, a beloved daughter, a...

Jan 27, 2025

Lucy Albee Bench, 91, of Irving, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025, at The Villages of MacArthur, where she had resided since October 2024.

Lucy was born in Baguio City, Philippines, on August 29, 1933, to Rose and Joe Lee.

Lucy emigrated to Montana with her family in the late 1940's, and...

Jan 26, 2025

Virginia May Layton, 94, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, in Flower Mound, TX. She was born on March 25, 1930, in Texarkana, TX.

Jenny lived a long life, filled with laughter and love, she overcame hardships and pain, single-handedly raised a family and proved successful at every endeavor that came her way. Those that were...

Jan 26, 2025

Betty Williamson (93) passed away peacefully, on Sunday, January 26th, 2025 at her residence in Keller, Texas, with family at her side. She was born on April 5th, 1931 in Dallas, Texas, to Howard R. and Mary Nell Rollison.

Betty is survived by her children: Ben Frank (wife Lillian) Williamson, Jr., Benita (husband J.R.) Buzzell and Jack...

Jan 24, 2025

Benny L Bunn, 78, of Irving, Texas, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 21, 1946 to Bennie Edward and Velma Ann Lovelace Bunn.

Benny enjoyed a fulfilling career as a plumber for almost 50 years, 26 of those years working for Anchor Plumbing Co in Dallas and the remaining...

Jan 21, 2025

Beca DeLoach, aged 80, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025. Born as Beverly Caroline Bruening on March 27, 1944, she was a beloved member of the community, known for her deep religious faith, dedication to family, and philanthropic spirit.

Beca was blessed with Godly parents and a Christ-centered home. Her father worked for the Kansas City...

Jan 18, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Debi Gebhardt on January 18, 2025, at the young age of 66, after her year long (known) battle with stage four lung cancer. Debi was born November 30, 1958 to Cindy and Robert Whitehead in Chicago, IL. Debi was known for her strong will, unwavering faith, and love...

Jan 18, 2025

Memorial services for Carl Richard Haines, 93, of Irving will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Irving First Church of the Nazarene ~ 1725 MacArthur Irving, Texas 75061. There is a gathering for family and friends at the church from 10:00 am until service time on Saturday.

Carl passed away on...

Jan 15, 2025

"Janice L. Harrington, 91, of Denton, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in Dallas, TX. Janice was born on October 23, 1933 to Claude and Mozelle Smith in Roswell, New Mexico.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 54 years, Thomas Valentine Harrington.

Left to cherish her memory...

Jan 8, 2025

H G and Yvonne Welch

Services for H G, 95, and Edith Yvonne, 91, Welch are scheduled for 10am Friday, February 7, 2025 at Colonial Funeral Home in Irving, Texas. Burial will be at the DFW National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.

H.G. "Gene" was born on July 2, 1929 in Athens, Texas and returned to...

Jan 6, 2025

Carolyn P. Lane, 84, of Irving, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of kindness, joy and friendship. She was born on August 3, 1940, in Kingsport, TN, to Robert O. and Eva H. Phipps. Carolyn graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport in 1958, where she was a member of the band...

Jan 5, 2025

Jan Cannon Evans Gravitt, born on August 24, 1950, in Athens Texas, passed away on January 5, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother who touched the lives of many with her warmth, humor, and kindness.

Jan was married to the love of her life, John Gravitt, for 20 wonderful years. Together, they resided...

Jan 3, 2025

Reba Crenshaw, age 99, passed away on January 3, 2025, at her daughter's residence in Minden, LA. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas to Otto Perry and Neil Perry.

Graveside services will be, 1:00 PM, Tuesday, January 14th at the Oak Grove Memorial Gardens in Irving, TX. Rev. Dennis King will be officiating Family and friends may...

Dec 31, 2024

Arthur Dewey Sinclair passed away peacefully from his home into Heaven on December 31, 2024, at the age of 87. He was born in 1937 in San Antonio to his late parents, Arthur and Gladys Sinclair as their second child. A native Texan, he grew up in San Antonio and graduated from Brackenridge High School. While in High School...