Obituaries

Patricia Ramsey Tomalin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, in Rockwall, Texas. She was 84 years old.

Patricia was born on May 28, 1941, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Anna Belle Ramsey and Ray Russel Ramsey, both of whom preceded...

Robert (Bob) Louis Schlumpf, born June 15th, 1932, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on August 19th, 2025, after a long and fruitful life of giving and accomplishment. He was born in Houston, Texas, to Robert Way and Mildred Wellensiek Schlumpf. Bob was a consummate engineer and designer, who played an...

Peggy Gray, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, at her home in Mesquite, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on March 15, 1937, in Rockwall, Texas, to V.L. and Nita Jacobs, Peggy lived a vibrant life marked by her deep devotion to family, community, and a career in education. As an only child, Peggy...

Shearon Kay Kinsey, age 79 of Rockwall, TX, a resident of Rock Ridge, passed away June 22, 2025. She was born on September 16, 1945 in Whitesboro TX to Martin Luther Hite and Edna Mae Hite (Huffaker). She graduated from Whitesboro High School in 1964 and was the Valedictorian of her class. She built a career in...

Billye June Seigal Wood, wife of Virgil Wood and mother to Marilyn Blaschke, Virginia Blaschke and Philip Wood, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of April 18, 2025.


Born on Nov. 20 1933 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Ralph and Mary (Parsons) Seigal, Billye was welcomed by her older sisters, Betty Lou and...

Dixie Lee Kastle, a beacon of wisdom and kindness, passed away on April 28, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on January 29, 1937, in McLoud, OK, Dixie's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and service, woven with the threads of family, work, and community.
Dixie's journey began as the beloved daughter of Lena Mae...

A celebration of the life of Arthur Dunham, 96, of Chandler, is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Chandler Memorial Funeral Home. Mr. Dunham passed away on March 29, 2025, in Tyler.

Diane Luby Hogan, wife of Jerry Hogan and mother to three children, Cavette Davis, Charla Yelle and Joe Collins, died early the morning of Feb. 5, 2025 at Methodist Hospital in Dallas.

Diane was a resident of the Rockwall-Heath area since the late 1970's and was a very successful real estate agent, continually...

Richard Paul Morelan, fondly known as Paul, passed away peacefully on Jan. 16, 2025 in Rockwall, Texas, after a valiant battle with cancer.

Born on Sept. 28, 1947 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Florence Stark Effinger and Ott Morelan, Paul's journey through life was marked by his unwavering spirit, generous heart and...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David Harrison Crenshaw, age 68, on January 16, 2025. David's life was marked by his unwavering faith, love for his family, and a distinguished career in construction that spanned decades.
A lifelong member of the United Methodist Church of Royse City,...

Maxine Crowder Gray passed away on December 8, 2024, at the age of 79, in Rowlett, Texas. Born on December 16, 1944, in Dallas, Texas, to the late Roland McCoy (Mac) and Clara (Bridewell) Crowder, Maxine's life was characterized by her curiosity, intelligence, artistic flair, and the warm affection she had for her...

Donald William Sarver, aged 85, passed away on October 23, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Born on July 29, 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri, Donald dedicated 50 years to a successful career in medical and industrial sales before retiring in 2012.



A devout Christian, Don was actively involved in Prairie Creek Baptist...