Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Dallas County
Thomas Ray Preston
Oct 6, 2023
Thomas Ray Preston 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023 in Houston, Texas. Tommy was born December 27, 1957, in Houston, Texas, was entered into rest after a long fought battle with cancer.
Tommy, as he was affectionally known was a devoted Dallas Cowboys and Houston Astros fan..His love of sports began from his childhood...
Geraldine Crutcher Dutch
Oct 4, 2023
Standing Ovation for the Beautiful Life of
Geraldine "Gerry" Crutcher Dutch, 75, Friday September 29, 2023, at 9:55 A.M. Geraldine departed this life at home surrounded by family, friends and an abundance of love and well wishes. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Carrie Crutcher, her sister Linda Crutcher, her brother Charles Crutcher,...
Maria Del Socorro Ortiz
Sep 30, 2023
Maria Del Socorro Ortiz, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023 in Houston, Texas. She was born to Pedro Garmendez and Maria Amparo Torres on November 3, 1949 in El Salvador. Maria was a hard working lady and she liked to cook and take care of her family.
She is survived by her husband of...
Wallace Burgess Fleming Jr.
Sep 28, 2023
Mr. Wallace "Wally" Fleming Jr., 82, of Porter Texas, peacefully passed away on September 28th, 2023. He was born on June 21st, 1941, in Houston Texas, to the late Mr. Wallace and Mrs. Irma Fleming.
Wally, as he was affectionately known, was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Mrs. Diane Fleming. He was a loving father...
Rosalie Helen Attra Abercia
Sep 28, 2023
Rosalie Helen Attra Abercia, 85, our Earth Angel, joined the ranks of the Heavenly Angels on the morning of September 28, 2023. Growing up with the nickname of "Dolly", she was born in Houston on April 1, 1938, but was nobody's fool. Rosalie attended Stephen F. Austin High School, where she was a Sargeant and drummer in the Scottish...
Gordon Thomas “Tom” Stoltz
Sep 27, 2023
Gordon Thomas (Tom) Stoltz passed away peacefully after a 3-month long illness. Born in Sheffield, Alabama on July 6, 1944 to Gordon Edison Stoltz and Corrie Eloise Stoltz, he spent his early childhood in idyllic surroundings in Sheffield, where his dad worked for TVA. Gordon, a chemical engineer, later got a job with Phillips Petroleum and the family moved...
Estella Castillo
Sep 26, 2023
Estella C. Castillo was born on December 14th, 1935 in San Antonio, TX. She lived in Campbellton, TX with her family until they moved to San Antonio in 1952. Her parents were Eustaquio Contreras and Rosa Rosales Contreras, and she was the third of six children. Estella attended Campbellton Elementary, Three Rivers High School and Pleasanton High. Estella did...
Edward “Paw Paw” Grigsby
Sep 25, 2023
It is with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Edward Allen Grigsby. On September 19,, 2023 at the age of 60 Edward lost his battle with serious medical issues. Despite the pain, the smile on his face was unwavering. He truly met life's challenges with absolute courage and strength.
Edward Allen...
Anthony Andrew Balasso
Sep 25, 2023
Anthony (Tony) Balasso was born on January 26, 1938, in Newark, New Jersey, to parents Marshall and Madeline Fiori Balasso. He passed away on September 25, 2023 in Kingwood, Texas.
Tony graduated from St. Peter's Prep in Jersey City, NJ, and attended St. Peter's College in Jersey City for two years. At that point his family moved...
Henry Pappas
Sep 25, 2023
Henry Pappas was born December 17, 1940 in Booton, New Jersey. His parents were Gus Pappas and Margaret Boylan Pappas. He was the youngest of 6 children. He attended Boonton High School then served in the Navy from 1959 to 1963. He attended the University of Wisconsin where he earned his Bachelors of Business Administration. He and Julie met...
Dustin Logan Wood
Sep 23, 2023
Dustin Logan Wood, 36 gained his wings on September 8, 2023, at 2:03 AM after a brief battle of illness. He was surrounded by his mother and sister when he took his flight.
He was born on the glorious day of January 6, 1987, to the proud parents of Stan and Margaret Wood at Herman Hospital in...
Suja Rachel Joseph
Sep 17, 2023
Suja Rachel Joseph was born on July 10, 1970, in Bhilai, India. She went to be with our Lord at the age of 53, on September 17, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.
Suja was married to her husband of twenty-one years, Jose Joseph, and was the mother of two children, Aiden (15) and Evan (12). She...
Sun Ok Moon
Sep 17, 2023
Sun Ok Moon passed on September 17th, 2023. She was beloved by her friends and will be dearly missed.
James Orton Stewart Jr.
Sep 13, 2023
James Orton (Jim) Stewart, Jr. of Houston, TX. passed away peacefully on September 13, 2023, at the age of 97.
He was born in Lake Charles, LA. on November 11, 1925, to Orton and Ruby Carruthers Stewart. After graduating from St. Anthony High School in Beaumont, TX. in 1944, Jim joined the United States Navy and served...
Joan Payne Warren
Sep 9, 2023
Joan Warren, 74, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Tomball, TX. Born March 27, 1949, in Crystal City, TX to Joel Perry Payne Sr and Virginia Mae Crawford. Joan graduated from Durham Business School in 1967 and worked for Mutual of New York (MONY) from 1982-1998, John Hancock from 1998-2002, and TCOR Management from 2002-2016.
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Gary L. Pope
Sep 8, 2023
Gary L. Pope, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away on July 18th 2023 with his family by his side. He was 76 years old. Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Lowell Pope and Donna Pope. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Susan Pope, daughters Heather Mischel and husband Charlie Mischel,...
Gretchen Ann Haught
Sep 7, 2023
Gretchen Ann (Yost) Haught ended a long battle with cancer on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at her home in Kingwood, TX at the age of 76.
Gretchen was born on September 21st, 1946, in Fairmont, West Virginia to Woodrow W. Yost and Anna Krevosky Yost, the third of five children. She lost her mother at the early...
Ronald Coleman
Sep 4, 2023
Ronald (Ron) Coleman
September 17, 1950-September 4, 2023
72 Years old
Ron passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023 peacefully at home with his children by his side.
Ron was born in Houston, Texas on September 17, 1950 to John and Vera Coleman.
Ron lived his entire life in...
Richard Alan Sorsby
Sep 1, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Richard Sorsby of Splendora, TX. He passed away at the age of 65 on September 1st 2023. Richard passed away surrounded by his loved ones after a short battle with cancer.
Richard is survived by 3 siblings: Sharon Sorsby, Dena Sorsby and Karol Cargle and husband Mike Cargle also...
Carla Jane Rankin
Aug 23, 2023
In Loving memory of my sister Carla Jane Rankin
Carla Jane Rankin Born February 26,1964 Died August 2,2023.
Loving Sister to Linda Darlene Harbert. My sister suffered with Adult Seizures but it did not stop her from enjoying her favorite things like spending time at her beach house, shopping, going out to eat and spend...
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