They Lived to 100

THAYER, Margery The One and Only Margery Thayer died peacefully at home on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Her daughter, Brynn, was by her side. Margery graced our earth for 102 years and gave as much love, if not more, than she received. Her loving spirit was felt by every one. The moment you met her,...

Julius "Red" Coleman was born on November 10,1923, in Ferris, Texas and passed away peacefully at the age of 102 on February 13, 2026. Red was the founder of what became one of Dallas's most notable liquor store chains in the post-World War II era. He moved to Dallas with his family when he was 9...

James Comer (Jim) Baynham died on February 2nd, at age 101. The oldest of four, Jim was born May 29, 1924, to James Dewitt Baynham and Agnes Freyburger Baynham in Little Rock, Arkansas. As a child, he lived in many places. His father's job required the family to move around alot, but then the...

Patricia Lee Summers Foree was born on August 15, 1924 in Gladewater, Texas. She was the daughter of Ruby Lee Nichols and Harry Wilbur Nichols. Patricia passed away January 1, 2026 at her home in Highland Park, Texas. She grew up in Gladewater and attended Gladewater High School and Kilgore...

Linkie Seltzer (Lenora Joyce Levine) lived 100 extraordinary years-full of movement, laughter, connection, and purpose. Born in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1925, Linkie was a vibrant force: a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose energy and warmth filled every...

COHEN, Rosalee Rosalee Cohen, age 105, of Dallas, TX, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025. Rosalee was born on September 21, 1920, in New Braunfels, TX, to her father, Jacob, who came from Poland, and her mother Goldie, who was from Russia. When Rosalee was 11 years old, her family moved...

COLLIE JR., C.C. (Charles) Born December 6, 1922, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Died in Dallas, October 19, 2025, where he had lived since 1970. Preceded in death by his parents, Vivian and C.C. Collie, Sr., and his sister Betty Jo Vernon. He attended the Wharton School of Finance, University of...

Shortly after midnight, September 26, 1921, there was born to Captain and Mrs. Walter Goodman their first child, Walter Frank Goodman, Jr. The great event occurred at Letterman General Hospital, The Presidio, San Francisco, California, as his father was a regular army officer. And, thus,...

The world lost a true centenarian gem with the peaceful passing of Marjorie Slay Hafner, who died on September 29, 2025 at the age of 100, with her family by her side. Born a true Dallasite on January 13, 1925, to Park and Mary Elizabeth Slay, Marjorie's life was a testament to strength, love,...

WRIGHT, Mary Mary Brown Wright, passed away peacefully at the age of 100 on September 5, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Mary was born on January 14, 1925, in Neosho, Missouri, to Robert Lee and Ethel Viola Brown. The youngest of 11 children and the daughter...

CARGILE, Arretta Hestand Arretta "Retta" Hestand Cargile of Dallas, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 in Richardson, Texas. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, friend, and colleagues all who knew and loved her. Retta was born on November 29, 1923 in Tioga, Texas....

HAWKINS, Herman Lee Lt. Col. Herman Lee Hawkins October 21, 1921 - August 31, 2025 Herman L. Hawkins passed away peacefully on August 31st, 2025 at the age 103. He was born October 21, 1921 to Henry and Myrtle Hawkins in Somerville, Tennessee. At the age of 19, prior to U.S. involvement in World...

Ora Louise Cox Reynolds Sheppard (Coxie), a long time Dallas resident, died peacefully in her sleep on August 10th, at Franklin Park Sonterra Assisted Living in San Antonio, Texas.Born August 7th, 1921, in Ozona, Texas to Louise Bailey and Bascomb Cox, she was a 5th generation Texan, and member...

Laurie Ann Goggan Wharton passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, where she had resided for most of her life. She attended Southern Methodist University, where she was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Laurie worked for many years as a secretary for General...

Dr. Aubrey Gordon Worsham, age 103, died on Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. Aubrey, who was generally known as "Gordon", was born in Centerville, Arkansas, on October 25, 1921, to Aubrey Worsham and Nannie Lassiter Worsham. He attended primary and secondary schools in Ola, Arkansas and...

KYLE, Walter Walter J. Kyle, a 63 year resident of University Park and Dallas, passed away June 27, 2025, from complications resulting from a fall. Since 2008, he had been residing at Presbyterian Village North retirement home. The son of Charles S. Kyle and Meta A. Kyle, Walter was born on...

Albert N. Tyler III, known as Al to his friends, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025 at age 100. Born on September 11, 1924, in Kansas, Al grew up in Emporia with his siblings Buberta and Addison. At 18, he joined the Army Air Corps, serving as a B-25 tail gunner in the South Pacific during...

Born March 3, 1925 in Helena, Arkansas, Tom passed away at the age of 100 on June 10, 2025 at The Oaks in Flower Mound, Texas, with his loving family and devoted caregivers close by. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Miles Faulkner and Louise Pettit Faulkner Ritchie, his brother James...

In Loving Memory of Gene McGee Akins who passed away on May 29, 2025.

Elois Jones Folkes, 104, of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025. Born August 10, 1920, in Dodson, a tiny village in Winn Parish, Louisiana, Elois was the eldest of four girls raised in a one-room cabin in nearby Gaars Mill. When her father, James Osey Jones, died from sepsis...

On May 5, 2025, The Gorsky Family and the world lost a great man. Leonard "Len" Gorsky passed away peacefully in his home after a short illness. Lenny was 103 years old. Yes, 103! Len was born on November 11, 1921, in Buffalo, New York to Sophie and David Gorsky. He was preceded in death by his...

Mary W. Daniel, 100, of Gaithersburg, MD, passed away peacefully at the Wilson Health Care Center at Asbury Methodist Village, on February 17, 2026, following a lifetime of service to others as a nurse, dear friend and caretaker. She was the loving wife of the late Mansfield W. Daniel and Dr....

Tom, a centenarian sailor, Irish whiskey appreciator, and a man whose handshake meant something, has cast off for his final voyage at the age of 100. Born in Marlin, Texas, raised in OKC, and brought up with equal parts integrity and charm, Tom was a gentleman to the core - polished with great...

Armand C. Bouffard passed away peacefully while residing at Hillsborough County Nursing Home in Goffstown, New Hampshire. Born on November 28, 1924, in Woburn, Quebec, Canada, he was the son of the late Onesine Bouffard and Marie-Anne (Fortier) Bouffard. Armand grew up working on the family farm...

Patricia "Pat" Joseph, 101, of Charleston passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2026, with her family by her side. Pat was born October 5, 1924. She was raised in Wheeling, WV and graduated with honors from Wheeling High School in 1942. She received an academic scholarship to Bethany...

Anna Joy Singleton 01/06/1925 - 04/07/2026 Anna Joy Butler Singleton of Midland, Texas passed away on April 7, 2026. She was born in Nevada, Texas on January 6, 1925 to Searcy Loy and Mary Ethel Butler. She was preceded in death by her husband Francis (Frank) Singleton, her father Searcy Loy...

Amy Susan Tuey Brighton - Amy Susan Tuey, 108, of Brighton, went to be with the Lord, on April 12, 2026, at The Villas of Holly Brook in Jerseyville. She was born on May 30, 1917, in rural Jersey County, to the late Les and Winnie (Ballard) Shade. Amy started working as an inspector for Olin...

Charlotte (Charley) Fassen Cook June 26, 1925 - March 27, 2026 Charley Cook went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 27, 2026, at the age of 100. She was born in Detroit, MI, to Charles A. and Althea J. Fassen. The family lived in Ottowa Hills (Toledo), OH and Oak Park (Chicago), IL, before...

Ella Priester Aiken — Mrs. Ella Priester entered into eternal rest, Friday, April 10, 2026 at her residence, surrounded by her loved ones. She leaves to cherish many memories: children, Freddie Priester, Josie Lee Priester, Leola Priester Collier, and Paul Priester; siblings, Dorothy Curry and...

Theresa Daigle April 12, 2026 Theresa Daigle of Torrington, CT, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died on April 12, 2026, Divine Mercy Sunday, at the age of 101. Theresa was born on August 18, 1924, in Waterbury, Connecticut, to Edward and Sarah (Gelinas) Bowman; and was...

Robert Lee Newman Born: December 11, 1924 in Chicago, IL Died: April 10, 2026 in Ottawa, IL Robert Lee Newman, 101, of Ottawa, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Services will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in...

Elizabeth P. Straw Weare, NH - Elizabeth P. Straw (Betty),100, passed away at Concord Hospital on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born on the family poultry farm on September 10, 1925 to Marion and Elsie (Prideaux) Purington, Betty was a lifelong resident of Weare. She graduated from Weare High...

Marion Flora passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026. The family is being cared for by Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation - Rockledge.

Ms. Emma Gene Moore passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The family is being cared for by Hawkins-Taylor Funeral Home - Lexington.

Rose Jean Tipton of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of strength, intelligence, and remarkable life experiences. Born on January 28, 1926, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Amy Leigh Heath and Robert Ray Morgan, Sr., Rose Jean’s early life...

Loading James Richard Alsop, Sr., 101, of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026. Born in St. Louis, MO. on March 27, 1925, James was the middle son of seven boys of Carteret Alsop and Eleanore Brown Alsop. Raised during the Great Depression, his early years were...

Aletha “Lee” Walls, age 100, entered into Heaven on April 12, 2026, to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on August 17, 1925, in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert and Flora Gheen. At a young age, her family relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, where she...

Beverly Beach Grant, age 100, of Stow, OH, formerly of Hudson, OH, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 12, 2026 with her family by her side. Bev was born to the late Charles Spurgeon and Gladys (nee Williams) Beach and grew up in Poultney Vt. While in high school, Bev served as a plane spotter...

Margaret L. Nelson August 31, 1925 April 12, 2026

Kathryn (Stabile) Tauro, born in Niles, Ohio, on June 8, 1924, passed away peacefully at her home on April 13, 2026. Her life was filled with love, joy, and countless beautiful memories that will continue to live on in all who knew her. Her gentle spirit and warm smile brought comfort to everyone...

On April 10, 2026, Harold H. Southerland of River Oaks, Texas, went peacefully to be with the Lord. Harold was born on November 5, 1922, to Noah and Cora Southerland in Deer Creek, Texas. Harold spent his early years in Bluegrove, Texas, where he worked the land and learned to be a tailor. During...

Lois Louise (Pocock) Kelley, 101, died Monday, April 13, 2026. Born in rural Bently, Kansas to parents Harold and Vera Pocock. She graduated from Valley Center High School. Lois married George Kelley, they lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico and San Diego, California. She returned to Wichita in...

Loading **Obituary for Opal N. Morrell** Opal N. Morrell, a deeply cherished mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, in Winter Haven, Florida. Born on January 24, 1925, in Mitchell County, Georgia, Opal graced the world with her kindness and steadfast loyalty for over a...

With profound sadness yet grateful hearts for a life well-lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Joyce Patricia Reilly on February 12, 2026 at New Perspectives Senior Care, Sun Prairie, WI. Born on December 23, 1923, in Milwaukee,WI. She was the daughter of the late Federico...

Judy [Julia] Kistle Gibson, 104, of Ithaca, NY died at home on April 1, 2026 embraced in the love of her family and friends. She was born in Storm Lake, IA on September 19, 1921, the daughter of Addison Kistle and Louise Unger Kistle. Judy was predeceased by her husband, William E. Gibson. They...

Jeanne M. Ekstrom-Gundersen, age 101, passed away at Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility, peacefully, on April 13, 2026. Jeanne was born on April 1, 1925, in Iron Mountain, Michigan, to Gunard and Ina (Nessman) Swanson. Her father, Gunnard, passed away while she was very young, so she was raised by...

Thelma Thomas of Hopewell, VA, departed this life April 13, 2026, at her residence. J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

Tuesday April 7, 2026 Predeceased by her husband, Hugh Buchanan. Son, James Buchanan. Survived by her loving son, Kenneth Buchanan.  Services will be held privately in White Haven Memorial Park. Friends may scroll to the bottom to sign the guestbook or to share a memory of Bernice.

May Pauline Glagola, 104, formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Encore at TurfValley in Ellicott City, MD. Born on May 7, 1921, in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Earl R. and Bertha A. (Kempf) Orth. She was the wife of the late Edward M. Glagola, Sr. who...

A centenarian has left us. Violet (Vi) Cecilia Amanda Busch Shiever Macklin was born in Cushing, Oklahoma on December 8, 1919, to Edward Andrew Busch and Thersa Mary (Trentmann) Busch. She died peacefully in her home on April 8, 2026, at the young age of 106. Violet was the youngest of thirteen...