All Obituaries

David Michael Hetherington “Mike” was born in Dallas, Texas on August 18, 1939 to JW Hetherington and Mildred Brantley. He went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2019 in Heath, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife Sandra Hetherington, father JW Hetherington, mother Mildred Brantley, sister Jodi Bell, and granddaughter Heather Aguirre. He is survived by his three children: Cindy Prow and husband Randy, David Hetherington, Jr. and wife Donna, Vicki Briggs and husband...

The angels sang on June 13, 2019 when one of their own came home. Amadita Flores, surrounded by her devoted family, passed peacefully. Amadita was born April 30, 1927 in Dallas Texas to Jose and Concepcion Flores. Amadita was a lady of great faith. Her Lord, her family and loved ones, and her church were what she valued above all else. Amadita taught her children to work hard and sit still in church. Her house was always a home where family and friends would gather. She had the gift of...

Lucille H. Cannon passed peacefully in her sleep early Thursday morning of congestive heart failure at the age of 97. Lucille was born July 31, 1921 in Dallas, Texas to Otto and Julia Meissner. She attended Mt Auburn Elementary School, J.L. Long Junior High, and Woodrow Wilson High School, graduating in 1939. She worked at Southwestern Bell for a few years until she married Jack L. Cannon in 1941 and started a family. She was a loving mother to Jack L. Cannon Jr. ("Len") and...

Raymond Enriquez Vielma, or “Brother Ray” passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at the age of 87, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He lived a “tremendous” life full of joy. He was born on March 15, 1932 as the youngest child to Tomas and Valentina Vielma in Dallas and grew up in “Little Mexico.” He started his sales career early, selling fresh vegetables door to door as a child and even claimed to be a boxer although he later admitted he only boxed onions,...

Carol Ann Berry Waid (1944-2019) Carol Ann Berry Waid passed away peacefully at Charlton Methodist Hospital in Dallas Texas on May 29, 2019, of cardiomyopathy. She was born on June 15, 1944, in the city of Weston, Lewis County, in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia.  The daughter of David A Berry and Magdalene Ecker, she was the middle child, with older brothers Dave and Frank and younger siblings Janice and Ken.  After her father died when she was five years old she...

Gonzalo Ponce, was a kind, funny, and loving father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved to laugh. Gonzalo was born on May 6, 1939 in Zacatecas, Mexico, and on May 24, 2019, he was called Home. He was affectionately called Ponce by those who were lucky enough to know him. He was one of twelve children born unto Angelita and Francisco Ponce. Gonzalo was extremely proud of his large family and their accomplishments. He had a special place in his heart for his...

Mary Jeanne Brooks Sharp was born in Abilene, Texas to Doyle Tant Brooks, Sr. and Azel Edith Baten Brooks in 1928. She graduated from George Washington High School in 1945 in New York City while also spending a year studying at the Juilliard School of Music. She returned to Texas and enrolled at Southern Methodist University in the fall of 1945, majoring in Vocal Performance and minoring in Piano. She graduated from SMU in 1949 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music. In the fall of 1949, she...

Joe Kiesel was born October 20, 1925 in Pryor, Oklahoma. He died on May 9, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife Sandra Powel Kiesel; his parents; numerous brothers and sisters; and his son Kenneth Kiesel. Survived by daughters Paula Guy and her husband Benny of Emporia, Virginia and Treacy McReynolds and her husband Raye of Channel View, Texas; sons Joseph Kiesel and his wife Terry of Grand Prairie, Texas, Rennis Kiesel of Burnsville, Mississippi, Derek Kiesel of Channel View, Texas, Edward...

Jose Concepcion Juarez entered this world on November 23, 1934 in Mexico and went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2019 in Farmers Branch, Texas. Jose was a hardworking man. He instilled his work ethic and need to always be honest into each of his ten children. He loved his family dearly and was always taking care of everyone around him. He did not give his thoughts and opinions often but when he did, everyone was expected to listen. He always dressed sharp and loved his coffee and sweet...

Ava Michelle Washington, beloved daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on April 30, 2019. She entered this world on July 25, 2018 in Dallas, TX, born to Jeremy Washington-Patton and Brittany Michelle Olivarez. A Life Celebration Visitation in honor of Ava's life will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Hughes Family Tribute Center. The rosary will be held during the visitation at 7:00 PM. Her funeral service will be held the following day, Monday, May 6,...