Obituaries

Apr 23, 2018

Richard R. "Dick" Moraskie, 90, of Irving, died on April 20, 1928 at Baylor, Scott & White Hospital. He was born in Dallas, Texas on April 20, 1928 to Alex Vincent and Stella Helen (Soloman) Moraskie. He is survived by five siblings: Raymond Moraski and wife Jody of Farmers Branch, Jerry Moraskie of Warr Acres, Oklahoma, Loraine Frederick of Massena,...

Apr 20, 2018

Cooper Wesley Hofstad was born on Friday, April 20, 2018 and passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018. He is survived by his parents, Collin M. Hofstad and Laura A. Hubbard Hofstad of Irving; his maternal grandparents, Noelle & Michael Osborn of Denton, Scott & Rachel Adams of Byers; his paternal grandparents, Ron & Tamie Hofstad of Midlothian; maternal great...

Apr 19, 2018

Norma C. Bates, 91, a long-time resident of Irving, died Thursday, April 19, 2018 at a Plano hospital. Born October 25, 1926 in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Robert B. Caplinger and Bernice Bucknell Caplinger. They moved to Texas when she was a young teenager. She attended Baylor University. She married her high school sweetheart Dr....

Apr 16, 2018

Charles Elton Wyatt, 88 of Irving, died at his home on Monday, April 16, 2018. He was born in Hawkins, Texas (Wood County) on September 3, 1929 to Benjamin Corban and Mary Gladys (Snow) Wyatt. Survivors include his wife, Mona Wyatt; Children: Linda Grigsby and husband Drury of Pflugerville, Sherri Millington and husband Steve of Dallas, Heather DellAversano of Irving,...

Apr 9, 2018

John Ray Johnny Johnson, 64, of Irving, died on Monday, April 9, 2018 at his home. He was born in Houston, Texas to William Thomas and Mariolyn (Chandler) Johnson. He is preceded in death by his father in 1990. Survivors include his wife, Linda; children, Jason and Penny Johnson of Irving and Jamie Michelle Osmanovic and husband Edo of Aubrey;...

Apr 3, 2018

Paula Kay Wright, 74, of Irving, died at her home on April 3, 2018. Paula was born in Cleburne, Texas. She had been an Irving resident for 26 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, William C. and Dora Pauline (Jiles) Parker. Survivors include: daughter, Lisa David Young of Gulf Port, Mississippi, Robert Allen Wright of Nashville, Tennessee,...

Mar 31, 2018

Jeroline Jeri Wilson was born one mile north of Keene to Albert and Lillie Richter on October 16, 1918. She passed away at home in Sachse, Texas, on March 31, 2018, at the age of 99. Jeroline was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. M. Wilson; daughter, Janet Gayle Wilson; parents, Albert and Lillie Richter; sisters, Maude Jones,...

Mar 29, 2018

Betty Lou (Bilson) Townsley (Mimi) born April 4, 1944, went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2018. Betty was married to Forest Wayne Townsley on February 25, 1995. Betty was predeceased by her father Colonel John G. Bilson of the United States Air Force and her mother Betty Ruth Hanks. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and...

Mar 27, 2018

Jewell A. Rogers Tucker, 88, a long-time resident of Irving, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at her home with family. Born April 13, 1929 in Comanche County, Texas, she was the daughter of the late John Asbury Rogers and Bonnie Jewel Smith Rogers. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in bacteriology. She married Oliver...

Mar 27, 2018

Shawn Patrick Kellis, 57, of Cedar Hill, died on March 27, 2018 at his home. He was born in Mesa, Arizona on April 14, 1960, the youngest child of the late Robert Bernice and Mary Evelyn Jarvis Kellis. Shawn was born and raised in Mesa, AZ, graduating from Mesa High School in 1978. He lived in Mesa until 1993 when...

Mar 21, 2018

Randy Culbreth, age 65, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. He was born in 1953 in Miami, Florida to the late Rayward Bill and Ella Florine (Eaton) Culbreth. Randy was a long-time member of the Turtle Creek Chorale in Dallas. He leaves behind a host of dedicated friends. A memorial service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, April 21,...

Mar 18, 2018

Marcos Lepe Rodriguez R., 57, of Dallas, died at a Dallas hospital on March 18, 2018. He was born in Pueblo Yagui Sonora, Mexico to Francisco Lepe and Maria de los Angeles Rodriguez. Survivors include his wife Oneyda Fernandez A.; children, Eric Lepe F., Marcos Lepe F. and Oneyda Lepe F. Memorial Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March...

Mar 17, 2018

Linda Fay Fisher, 75, a retired neo-natal nurse practicioner, and 54 year resident of Irving, died Saturday, March 17, 2018 at her home. Born June 2, 1942 in Dallas, she was the daughter of the late Delay Herron and Pauline Martin Herron. She grew up in West Dallas. She married Robert Fisher February 11, 1961. A Masters degree nurse, she...

Mar 16, 2018

Robert Earl Witte, 89, of Irving, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018. He was born in 1928 in Victoria, Texas to the late Frank and Aline (Etheridge) Witte. He served with the US Army in Korea. Bob met the love of his life Barbara J. Franklin and in 1955 they married in Victoria, Texas. Bobs passion was the Trumpet, playing...

Mar 16, 2018

Noma Jean Wells, 88, departed for her Heavenly home on March 16, 2018. Jean was born January 1, 1930 to the late Lonnie and Lucy (Powell) Edgett in Denison Texas where she grew up and attended school. Jean married Jesse Wells in 1948 and moved to Irving, Texas where Jesse worked for General Motors. Jean worked in electronics assembly for...

Mar 15, 2018

AN SUN PICKETT, age 75, a resident of Irving, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Avante Nursing & Rehab Center in Irving, Texas. An was born July 7, 1947 in Korea. Graveside service will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, March 20, 2017 at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, 1413 E. Irving Blvd., Irving, TX 75060. SERVICES Graveside Service

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Mar 13, 2018

Thomas Gregory "Tom" O'Leary, age 82, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Born in East St. Louis, Illinois in 1935 to the late Stephen Michael and Margaret Mary (Jacobsmeyer) O'Leary. He attended the St. Louis University High School, a Jesuit Catholic high school, later graduating from the University of Illinois with a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering. Tom is a...

Mar 13, 2018

Terry Kevin Hollinghead, 52, of Irving, passed away March 13, 2018. He was born in 1965 in Odessa, Texas to James Lester and Frances Laverne (Day) Hollinghead. Since high school, Terry has worked in the auto-body industry. He loved rebuilding Corvettes and was often heard saying he could "fix anything but a broken heart". He was an active member of...

Mar 10, 2018

Donald A. Huber, Sr. passed away March 10, 2018 in Irving, Texas. Born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1929 to the late Leonard and Nellie (Purcell) Huber. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife June Huber. He is survived by his son Donald A. Huber, Jr.; grandson Billy and wife Katelyn Huber and great-grandchildren Bennett and Charlotte. Graveside...

Mar 8, 2018

Mary Nadine Carroll, 89, a 70-year resident of Irving, died on March 8, 2018 at a local hospital. She was born on August 23, 1928 in Childress, Texas to Jack and Mary Rose (Embry) Grayson. Nadine was a dedicated Christian, devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed playing dominoes (42) at church game night, loved to crochet and cook. She is...