Obituaries
Radio Hall of Famer Ron Chapman Dies at 85
When legendary radio personality Ron Chapman retired from full-time work on the airwaves in 2005, it didn’t take much to get everyone to tell their favorite story about the Radio Hall of Famer.
Chapman died Monday at age 85.
Pioneering Dallas Media Figure Jocelyn White Dies At 68
Longtime Dallas media figure Jocelyn White died April 18 at the age of 68.
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William Patterson Manning
William Patterson Manning was born September 29, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, to Robert L. and Mary Jean Manning. Beloved husband,
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HPISD Mourns Beloved ‘Mama Drama’ Linda Raya
The Highland Park ISD community is mourning beloved educator Linda Raya, known affectionately as “mama drama.”
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Allison Alexander Thorne
Allison Alexander Thorne was born in Dallas on February 23, 1947, to Johnetta and Walter Alexander. She was loved by
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Kirby Hardy Smith
Kirby Hardy Smith, 60, of Dallas, TX, died March 5, 2021, in a tragic skiing accident in Big Sky, MT.
Read moreBetty Esther Bock
Betty Esther Bock, 90, a long-time resident of Highland and University Park, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 7, 2020, due
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Alma Ruth Harris Hodge
Alma Ruth Harris Hodge died in her home in Dallas on February 15. Her daughter, Anne, was with her, holding
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John Roach Dies At 87
Former Cowboys quarterback and University Park mayor from 1988 to 1992 John Roach died Feb. 18 at 87 but leaves an enduring legacy.
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St. Mark’s Administrator Dies After Long Battle With Cancer
Katy Booras Rubarth, who joined the St. Mark’s School of Texas family first as a parent and later as a member of its adminstrative team, died Feb. 4 after a long battle with cancer, the school said.
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Greenhill Mourns Passing of ‘Legend’ Staff Member
Greenhill School is mourning the loss of one of its legends after retired food services manager Lorene Richardson died Saturday.
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