Merle Sessumes
May 24, 2024
Merle Maxine Yoakum Sessumes, 91, went to be with Jesus on May 24, 2024. Merle was born on August 4, 1932 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Arthur Melvin Yoakum and Letha Myrle Yoakum. Merle loved Jesus, and enjoyed working in the nursery at Sycamore Baptist Church in Decatur, TX for many years. She also loved to paint, do crafts, cook,...
David John Gronewold
May 24, 2024
David John Gronewold, 68, of Denton, TX, was surrounded by family and friends, and peacefully entered Heaven on Friday, May 24, 2024. His beloved wife of 43 years, Linda, children, Keila Gronewold (Celina, TX), and Nicholas Gronewold (Angela Bills) (Denton, TX), grandson, Cameron Liter (Frisco, TX), sister, Janet (Bruce) Etzel (Galena, IL), twin sister, Debra (Jerry) Nelson (Valparaiso, IN), brother,...
Stephen Elliott Mead
May 23, 2024
Stephen “Shaggy” Elliott Mead passed surrounded by friends and family in Arlington, Texas, on May 23, 2024. He was born on June 27, 1975, to Gary and Ramona Mead. Stephen was raised in a close-knit family including his mother, father, sister and extended family, aunt, Suzanne Wolfenberger, uncle, Jim Wolfenberger, and cousin, Leila Decker. Stephen lived life to the fullest...
James Alan Eckhoff
May 22, 2024
James Alan Eckhoff (Aug. 21, 1962- May 22, 2024 ) Our “Gentle Giant,” Jim Eckhoff passed peacefully on May 22nd after a long battle with congestive heart failure and diabetes. He is survived by his children Jordan, Eric and Stephanie Eckhoff, his sister Jill (Chris) Church and his brother Tom ( Peter) Eckhoff as well as nieces, nephew and a...
Richard Alan Sherman
May 21, 2024
Richard Alan Sherman age 70 passed away on May 21, 2024 A dedicated , loving, man of integrity. Richard is survived by his wife Elise Papa Sherman (Lisa), children, and grandchildren . Courtney Sherman Lane (Casey), Mikey ,Sheppard, Elise ,Shelby. Steven . Benjamin (Lauren) Benji, Natasha, Caitlyn. Alan(Rachel),Mason, Sara . Richard is also survived by his brothers David (Jane), Peter(Simonne),...
Norman Eugene Holt
May 21, 2024
Sharing with all who knew and loved him, Norman Eugene Holt passed from this life into the Hands of our Lord, and our family ready to welcome him on 5-21-24. Norman was born on 4-24-57 to James Richard and Jeanette N. Holt, the 5th of 5 children. He lived in Illinois, Michigan, Texas and West Virginia before graduating Barboursville High...
Jan Marie Swennes
May 20, 2024
Jan Marie Swennes, 76, of Grand Prairie, Texas, passed away on May 20, 2024. Jan was born on August 14, 1947 to Robert Havey Swennes and Frances Evans Swennes in Eugene, Oregon. She grew up in El Paso, Texas where she graduated from Irving High School in 1965. Jan went on to earn her Registered Nurse license in 1967, then...
Albert Benitez
May 19, 2024
Albert Benitez, 55, of Dallas, Texas, was called to his eternal rest on May 19, 2024. Born to Pablo Benitez Sr. and Zoila Benitez on January 4, 1969, in Los Angeles, California, Albert lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and a remarkable resilience. A skilled craftsman, Albert mastered his trade as an independent contractor and carpenter. His hands were...
Joan Tanner
May 14, 2024
Weatherford, TX – Joan Tanner went to join her husband in heaven after a courageous battle with cancer, on May 14, 2024 in Weatherford. She was born on May 29, 1938 in Seneca, MO. Predeceased by her husband, Charles in 2021; Joan is survived by two sons, Todd (Rachel) and Ty (Khristina); her grandchildren, Sarah, Emily, Erin, and Jake. She...
Cynthia Lynn Shipley
May 14, 2024
Cindy Lynn Shipley of Joshua Texas passed away May 14th, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born to Richard Carpentiere and Nancy Breland on September 30, 1958. Cindy was preceded in death by her mother Nancy, father Richard, brother Tony and grandson Landon. She is survived by her husband of 27 years Bill Shipley; sons, Shane (Angela) Smith,...