All Obituaries

Aug 10, 2022

Melinda Ann Walters Van Horn came into this world on May 17, 1949, the daughter of Marge and Morey Walters, in Hollywood, California.  Melinda went to be with the Lord in one of his many rooms on August 10, 2022.

Melinda was preceded in death by her parents, Marge and Morey Walters, sister Joyce Lucas, and sister...

Aug 8, 2022

Claudis Edward Melton, 85, passed away on August 8, 2022.  He was born on February 26, 1937, in Kemp, Texas, to parents Robert Edward Melton and Mary Inez Bowers Melton; the oldest child with two sisters, Georgie Melton Heather and Margie Melton Byers. In high school, he enjoyed band, played the trombone, and was drum major of the marching...

Aug 7, 2022

Rita Faye Tennyson, 58, passed away on August 7, 2022.  She was born on February 6, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Earnest McLeod, Sr. and Juanita Weeks McLeod.

She met her husband, Jack Tennyson, and they married on June 10, 1980.  Rita loved her children, Yvonne, Josh, and Ethan, with all her heart.  Spending time with...

Aug 6, 2022

Randall Wayne Reavis, 43, formerly of Powderly, Texas, passed away in the early morning hours of August 6, 2022, at his residence in Mabank, Texas.  He was born on February 3, 1979, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Gary Don Reavis, Sr. and Rita Gail Reavis.

The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Randall.  He loved...

Aug 3, 2022

The Reverend Father Jerry Carlton Pardue, known by many as “Coach Pardue,” passed away in Athens, Texas on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. He was 84 years old.  Jerry was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 1, 1938, to Henrietta Pardue.  His father wasn’t part of his life, he never married, and he had no children of his own, but he...

Aug 2, 2022

Jacky Timothy Collard, Sr., 69, woke up in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was a beloved husband, dad, Pawpaw/Poppy, son, brother, uncle, friend, and believer in Jesus Christ. He came to this world to fulfill his purpose on December 1, 1952, in Dallas, Texas, to parents William David Collard, Sr. and Hazel Roberta Stanley...

Aug 2, 2022

Ruth Ann Waymire went to be with the Lord August 2, 2022. The sun rose and the world welcomed Ruth Ann Lewis December 30, 1944, a day the world became a little brighter. Ruth was born in Dallas, Texas, to Clarence William Lewis and Hilda Ernesteen Pollard Lewis. She married the love of her life, Jimmy Oderral Waymire, on...

Aug 2, 2022

Carl Norman, Jr., 50, passed away on August 2, 2022.  He was born on October 13, 1971, in Decatur, AL, to parents Carl Norman, Sr. and Mary Herron Norman.

Carl greeted everyone with a firm handshake and a warm smile.  He would never lie!  He was the ultimate “handyman.”  He could repair cars, lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners,...

Jul 31, 2022

Raymond Lane McAlister-Smith, 24, passed away on July 31, 2022.  He was born on October 28, 1997, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Richard Warren Smith and Carla Ann McAlister.  His sister, Lynsey McAlister-Smith, was seven years old when he was born, and she loved her baby brother with all her heart.

Lane spent most of his childhood...

Jul 19, 2022

Cindy Lou Jones, 60, passed away on July 19, 2022.  She was born on September 30, 1961, in Endicott, NY, to parents Gale William Bodie and Barbara Evans Bodie.

Cindy was a very down to earth individual with the kindest soul.  She was creative and adventurous.  She was a member of DAR, Daughter of the American Revolution. ...

Jul 16, 2022

Anthony Corente, 27, passed away on July 16, 2022.  He was born on January 4, 1995, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to parents Vincent Corente and Nelda Gayle Corente.

Anthony shared the love of fishing and cheering for the Dallas Cowboys with his sister Alicia.  He was a loving uncle who enjoyed playing with his nieces and nephews...

Jul 9, 2022

Roderick Steve Gillespie, aka “Hot Rod,” passed away peacefully in Tomball, Texas, on July 9, 2022, at the age of 75.  He was born on July 13, 1946, in Ennis, Texas, to C.R. Gillespie and Betty Francis Gillespie (Robertson.)  He was the oldest of three children (Rod, Brian, and Jan.)

After serving his country in Vietnam, Rod...

Jun 27, 2022

Annie Malis Cunningham, 63, passed away on June 27, 2022.  She was born on November 23, 1958, in Richmond, VA, to parents George Lee Pass and Winifred Mae Miller Pass.

Annie was always the life of the party; the attention was always on her. She loved to sing and dance and was late for everything.  Her favorite...

Jun 19, 2022

Severo Cardenas, Jr., 32, passed away on June 19, 2022.  He was born on April 22, 1990, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Severo Cardenas, Sr. and Sara Valencia Cardenas.

Severo Cardenas Jr. was the youngest of his family. He was a loving and faithful servant of the Lord since he went on many mission trips traveling the world to...

Jun 15, 2022

Raymond Lynn Stewart, Jr. "Ray Jr" aka "Little Booger," at 29 years of age, went to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of June 15, 2022, around 5:15 a.m. in a fatal car accident in Chatfield, Texas, Navarro County, off of FM 85. Raymond was a joyful, giving, caring, and loving son, brother, uncle,...

Jun 12, 2022

Honoring US Army Veteran and professional firefighter, Jimmy Dale Smith, 80, who passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022.  He was born on February 4, 1942, in Vernon, Texas, to parents Lester G. Smith and Lois Marie Kindle Smith.

Jimmy retired as Deputy Chief from a long career as a firefighter and paramedic at Mesquite, Texas.  He...

Jun 9, 2022

Rebecca Jane Tanner, 41, passed away on June 9, 2022.  She was born on January 3, 1981, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Jerry Glenn Richardson, Sr. and Barbara Lou Pierson Richardson.

Janie is what we called her.  My dad liked the name Jane because of a children’s book from his childhood about a girl named Jane.  Janie...

Jun 8, 2022

Today we are honoring, celebrating, and remembering Billie Rhea Jennings.  Billie Rhea was born in Rhea, Oklahoma, on February 18, 1936, to Grace Elizabeth and Woodrow Greenhaw.  Billie passed away on June 8, 2022.

On September 30, 1953, she married the love of her life, David Jennings. She worked for Mabank Independent School District for 29 years. ...

Jun 5, 2022

Debra Kay Mercer, “Debbie,” 65, was born on June 17, 1956, in Lakeworth, Texas, to parents Elmer Woods Harris and Margie Lee Atchley Harris. Our precious “Debbie” left this world to be with the good Lord on June 5, 2022, with her loving family surrounding her.

In Debbie’s prime and right up to the day she left,...

Jun 2, 2022

Johanna Frances Stone, 77, passed away on June 2, 2022.  She was born on January 3, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Harry Dudley Peters and Jeannie Frances Carter Peters.

Johanna worked for Michaels for 25 years in the floral department.  She enjoyed all forms of crafting, making flower arrangements, painting pictures, crocheting.  She was known for...