All Obituaries

James Milner Rivers, age 67 passed away on January 25, 2022, at his home.  He was born on September 29, 1954, in Irvin California to Milner Junior Rivers and Ruth Edna Grabowski McFall.  

Beverly Ann Bailey, age 65, of Quinlan Texas watched her last Cowboy game here on earth, on January 22, 2022. Beverly was born on January 11, 1957, in Dallas, Texas to William Erwin Parmalee and Sarah Helen Mauldin.  She attended David W. Carter High School in Dallas, and later attended Secretarial School in Dallas. She was a loyal employee to Brookshire’s in Quinlan, where she worked in the Bakery and front as a cashier. Beverly was a die-hard Dallas Cowboy fan; win or lose she...

Lady Esperanza Meza age 87, of Rockwall Texas, gave her final hugs here on earth, on January 19, 2022. Lady was born on July 2, 1934, to Alejandro Solórzano and Manuela Duenas in Portoviejo Ecuador. In 1968 she moved to the United States to Brooklyn N.Y. then to Dover, NJ, then in 1977 to Jamacia Queens, 1979 to Hollywood, Florida and then moved to the great state of Texas, where she spend time in Dallas, finally she was in Rockwall, Texas.  Before traveling she earned her...

Paul Thomas Farmer was born July 31,1956 in Wyandotte, Shawnee County, Topeka Kanas. Paul grew up, attended and graduated school in Irving TX. Paul was a Scout Leader in the Boy Scouts of America while living in Irving. Paul attended college and worked during his time at College Station, TX. He Also Attended Lindsey Copper Refrigeration, Heat and Air school in Irving. Paul met the love of his life, Patricia Ann Howard, in October of 1987. Paul and Patricia married on May 27,1988 and raised...

Cheryl Diane Rivoli went to her Lord and Savior on January 17, 2022. Cheryl was born on November 27, 1960, to the late James White and Caroline Miller. She was raised in Whittier California where she graduated from Valley River High School. She later met the man of her dreams Louis Abraham Rivoli and married him on 11 25, 1978. She was passionate about her children she loved them unconditional She was a woman of many talents she loved Plaster Paris art and crafts, crocheting, knitting she...

Jessie “Gail” McBride, 75, of Elmo passed away on January 16, 2022. She was born on March 23, 1946 in Dallas to Jesse and Dorothy Plummer. Gail married Albert McBride Sr on October 1, 1982 by a Justice of the Peace. The JP at the time was going across a field, he stopped his tractor outside of his office and came across the road just in front of the Emory Newspaper. A lady came out with flowers and confetti and that is how Albert and Gail were wed. They lived in Terrell for a...

Billie W. Warren, age 76, of Quinlan, Texas, cast his last line here on earth on January 16, 2022, at his home with his loving wife Shirley beside him. Billie was born on August 19, 1945, to Earl Warren and Mary Louise Brewer in Escatawpa, Mississippi.  On September 29, 1967, he married the love of his life Shirley Fraza Warren in McKinney, Texas. Where he worked as a heavy equipment driver while raising his family. He enjoyed being outside on the lake every chance he got, but always...

Melba “June” Applen, 83, of Quinlan went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 14, 2022. She was born on June 22, 1938, in Centralia, IL to Virgil and Marcella Norton Jackson. June enjoyed sewing and traveling, but more than anything she loved spending time with her family. June had a heart for helping others and serving her community. She was the founder of Hunt County Kids, served on the board of Lake Shared Ministries and served on the board of Helping Hands...

Because he “walked by faith, not by sight,” on January 12, 2022, Walter D. Lancaster (Doug) at the age of 79 accomplished his eternal goal “to be away from the body and at home with the Lord” (II Corinthians 5: 6-8). He was born on July 15, 1942, in Dallas, Texas, to James W. and Evelyene Lancaster. After graduating from Hillcrest High School, he attended the University of North Texas. He then joined the Army where he served in the 562nd Artillery Regiment in...