Obituaries
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Juan Soto
Nov 22, 2015
Juan J. Soto, 61, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at his home in Wills Point, Texas. Juan was born to Maximino Garcia and Rosa Soto on May 6, 1954 in Mexico. Juan is preceded in death by his father, Maximino Garcia; grandson, Juan Jose Hendricks. He is survived by Nita Thornburgh; sons, Jesse Hendricks (Tammy), Juanito Hendricks, Oscar...
Dorothy Newburn
Nov 15, 2015
Dorothy Marie Darst Newburn, age 89 of Terrell, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 15, 2015. Dorothy was born in Terrell on March 19, 1926, the daughter of Joseph Levi Darst and Josie Gibson Darst. She was raised in Terrell and graduated from Terrell High School. Dorothy married A. L. Newburn on August 23, 1952, and they...
Seth McFadden
Nov 7, 2015
Seth McFadden, 27, passed away at his home in Terrell on Friday, November 7, 2015. Seth was born on October 24, 1988 to Matthew and Felisha McFadden in Mesquite, Texas. He worked as a landscaper for Weaves Tree Trimming Service. Seth was one of those truly compassionate spirits who loved life. He loved his friends and his family -...
Robert Stewart
Nov 2, 2015
Duane Stewart, 78, of Terrell passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 in Dallas. Family visitation will be 3:00pm until 5:00pm Friday, November 6, 2015 At Goggans Funeral Home in Terrell. Robert Duane Stewart was born July 15, 1937 in Cumby, Texas to S.E. Stewart and Annie Neal Stewart. He graduated from Boyd High School in 1957 and wanted to serve...
Roger Sartain
Oct 29, 2015
Roger "Pa" Sartain, 54, went to be with his Heavenly Father while hunting, which was what he loved, on October 29, 2015 in Wood County. Memorial service will be held at 12:00pm Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Souls Refuge Church, 413 Bois D' Arc Street, Forney, Texas with Pastor Randy Franklin officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Goggans Funeral...
Willie Hall
Oct 29, 2015
Willie Hall, 60, of Terrell, passed away on Thursday, October 29,2015 in Rockwall, Texas. Service are pending at this time under the direction of Goggans Funeral Home.
Jacqueline Lynch
Oct 10, 2015
Jacqueline Cecilia Lynch, 73, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015 in Rockwall, Texas. Jackie was born June 17, 1942 to Hugh and Olympia MacTavish in Chicago, Illinois. Jackie went on to achieve two Master's degrees and taught math in a variety of exotic places including Japan, Turkey and England. Jackie would marry the love of her life, Col. Donald...
Steven Greenwood
Oct 5, 2015
Steven Keith Greenwood, 44,of Kaufman, Texas passed away suddenly on Monday, October 5, 2015 in Kaufman Texas. Steven was born Christmas Day, 1970 to Robert and Janie Greenwood in Terrell, Texas. Steven worked for several years as an HVAC technician for EPCO. Steven is preceded in death by his brother, Billy Greenwood. Those left to cherish his memory include his...
Mildred Teel
Oct 2, 2015
Mildred Frances Teel, 92, of Canton, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2015 in Tyler Texas. Mildred was born on November 22, 1922 to Thomas and Callie Tallent in Elmo, Texas. She met and married Wilford Teel in 1942. They would have two sons, Nathan and Jerry. Mildred worked for many years for Sears-Roebuck Department Store. She was a member...
Serena Koonce
Sep 18, 2015
Serena Koonce, 50, of Grand Saline, passed away at her home on Friday, September 18, 2015. No services are scheduled at this time. Goggans Funeral Home is honored to be assisting her family at this difficult time.
Barbara Scott
Sep 17, 2015
Barbara Scott, 76, of Elmo passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. No services are scheduled at this time. Goggans Funeral Home is honored to be assisting her family at this time.
Tom Vaught
Aug 27, 2015
Tom Junior Vaught, 82, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015 in Kaufman, Texas. Tom was born to Tom and Gurnell Fletcher on March 29, 1933 in Emory, Texas. At age 18, Tom was adopted by R.M and Odell Vaught. Tom went on to service his country with honor in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married...
John Baskins
Aug 18, 2015
John Bradley Baskins, 52, of Forney, Texas passed away at his residence on Monday, August 18, 2015. A private family service will be held at a later date.
Ruth Childers
Aug 15, 2015
Ruth Childers, 79, of Terrell, Texas, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving and much loved family. Ruth Opal Childers was born on December 29, 1935 to Amon and Mamie Bushnell in Dallas County Texas. She met and married Elmar McBride - the love of her life. Ruth was an amazing woman. She...
Chris Willoughby
Jul 31, 2015
Chris Willoughby, 52, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015 at her home. Chris was born December 31, 1962 to Johnny and Phyllis Johnson in Dallas, Texas. Chris would meet and later marry Russell Willoughby in 1997. Those left to cherish Chris' memory include her husband, Russell Willoughby; son, Phillip Willoughby; daughter, Christa Dorsey and her husband Charles; grandchildren, LeeAnne...
Joan Garner
Jul 25, 2015
Marie Joan Garner, 65, of Terrell, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015 in Kaufman, Texas. Joan was born on April 22, 1947 to Sylvester and Ann Hilla in Detroit, Michigan. Joan met and would later marry Jerry Garner in 1967 in Utica, Michigan. They would have two children, Cory and Shane. Joan would for work for a time as...
Doris Stephens
Jul 19, 2015
Doris V. Stephens, 90, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at her residence in Terrell. Doris was born on July 6, 1925 to William and Era Pitts in Terrell, Texas. Doris met and later married Henry Stephens on September 26, 1945. They would establish their home in Terrell and remain here for the rest of their lives. Doris worked...
Curtis Werner
Jul 13, 2015
Curtis Paul Werner, 72, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015 at his home in Terrel, Texas. Curtis was born September 9, 1942 to Melvin and Dorothy Werner in Berea, Ohio. Curtis would serve his country with honor in the United States Air Force. Curtis then worked for Unisys in computer maintenance for over thirty years. Curtis had a passion...
William Jennings, Jr.
Jul 8, 2015
William Cecil Jennings,Jr., 51 of Dallas, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. William, affectionately known as "Billy" by his family, was born November 30, 1963 to William C. and Ramona F. Jennings in Omaha, Nebraska. Billy had a big heart, loving spirit and was loved by many. Billy is preceded in death by his parents, William Sr. and...
John Sweat
Jul 8, 2015
John Ernest Sweat, 66, of Terrell, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. John was born on June 8, 1949 to Jesse and Mary Sweat in Baxley Georgia. John went on to serve his country with honor in the United States Air Force. Upon leaving the armed services, John went to work for the United States Postal...
