All Obituaries


William "Bill" Eaton

William "Bill" Eaton

Nov 20, 2023

William "Bill" Eaton, 84, of Gun Barrel City, TX, passed away on November 20, 2023.  William was born on July 17, 1939, to Charles and Velma (Thomas) Eaton in Arkansas City, KS.

Bill was known for his vibrant personality and zest for life. His infectious laughter could fill a room, and he had an uncanny ability to uplift the spirits...

Donny Brown

Donny Brown

Nov 18, 2023

Donny Brown, 65, of Crandall, TX passed away on November 18, 2023.  Donny was born on March 30, 1958, to Donny and Janie Brown in Dallas, TX. 

He grew up in the Dallas area attending Spruce High School.  On December 30, 1977, he married Shirley Brown, and they have been together for a loving 45 years.  Donny has been in...

John Arnold Wilson

John Arnold Wilson

Nov 14, 2023

John Arnold Wilson, 82, passed away on November 14, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on January 12, 1941, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to parents Carl and Agnes (Moulton) Wilson.

John was a stoic man who approached his work with utmost dedication. His career as a jeweler spanned decades and he was known for his intricate designs and...

Ronald Jay Cantwell Sr.

Ronald Jay Cantwell Sr.

Nov 14, 2023

Ronald Jay Cantwell Sr., 70, of Gun Barrel City passed away peacefully after a long and well lived life on November 14th, 2023 just before 1pm. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. R.J. was born July 5th 1953, in Hillsboro, Texas. He grew up in Pleasant Grove with his parents and 5 siblings. He worked with his...

Wanda L. Benson

Wanda L. Benson

Nov 5, 2023

Wanda L. Benson, 94, passed away on November 5, 2023, in Mabank, Texas. She was born on February 13, 1929, in Pontiac, MI; to parents Earl and Martha (Dowdy) Giles.

Wanda's life was filled with rich experiences and cherished moments. One of her proudest accomplishments was marrying John in Ithaca, NY on July 11, 1953. Their union was a testament...

Eddie Dale MeHarg

Eddie Dale MeHarg

Nov 4, 2023

Eddie Dale MeHarg, 66, passed away on November 4, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on November 29, 1956, in Terrell, TX; to parents Joe and Dorothy (Weatherford) MeHarg.

One of Eddie's proudest accomplishments in life was marrying Ramona in Possum Kingdom Lake on June 27, 2009. Their union was a testament to their love and devotion to each...

Matthew Scott Watson

Matthew Scott Watson

Nov 3, 2023

Matthew Scott Watson, 49, passed away on November 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Eustace, Texas. He was born on March 22, 1974, in Woodland Hills, California to parents Michael David and Dotty Jane (Applewhite) Watson.

 Matthew earned an associate in agriculture from TVCC, dedicating himself to gain knowledge and expertise in his field....

Harold "Hal" Rice

Harold "Hal" Rice

Nov 2, 2023

Harold "Hal" Rice, 67, passed away on November 2, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on September 3, 1956, in Dallas, Texas to parents Herman and Bobbie (Pittman) Rice.

Hal was an exceptionally studious person; his thirst for knowledge was insatiable. His dedication to learning was evident from an early age and continued throughout his life. Hal's commitment to...

Tamara Elaine Ramsey

Tamara Elaine Ramsey

Oct 25, 2023

Tamara Elaine Ramsey, 61, passed away surrounded by her loving family on, October 25, 2023, in Mabank, Texas. She was born on May 17, 1962, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Billy Brookshire and Janelle Finley.

Tammy married the love of her life, Terry Ramsey on March 1, 2006, in Lake Chesdin, VA. They spent many years of happiness, love, and...

Dorothy Laverne Goodwin Jenkins

Dorothy Laverne Goodwin Jenkins

Oct 23, 2023

Dorothy Laverne Goodwin Jenkins, 75, passed away October 23, 2023, in Athens, Texas. She was born on October 15, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Thurman and Geneva (Platt) Goodwin.

Dorothy was known for her many hobbies and interests. One of her greatest joys in life was sewing. With nimble fingers and an eye for detail, she crafted beautiful...

Janice Dupree Hickson

Janice Dupree Hickson

Oct 13, 2023

Janice Dupree Hickson, 75, passed away October 13, 2023, surrounded by family, in Seven Points, Texas. She was born on March 25, 1948, in Dallas, Texas to parents Chester Lee Dupree and Winona Doris (Reed) Dupree.

Janice is preceded in death by her parents, Chester Lee Dupree and Winona Doris Dupree, brother, Sammy Lee Dupree, and husband Billy Wayne Hickson.

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Sammy Daniels

Sammy Daniels

Oct 8, 2023

Sammy Lloyd Daniels passed away on October 8, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on February 23, 1970, in Killeen, Texas to parents John and Judy Daniels.Sammy had a career as a self-employed electrician and carpenter. He was known for his exceptional skills in the construction trade and dedication to his craft, Sammy inherited this wonderful trait from his...

Frank Davis "Dave" Clifton

Frank Davis "Dave" Clifton

Oct 6, 2023

Frank Davis "Dave" Clifton, passed away October 6. 2023, in Gun Barrel City, Texas. He was born on October 12, 1928 in Emory, Texas, to parents John and Geona (Pippin) Clifton.

Dave was born and raised in Texas, where he and his beloved Carol were married on October 18, 1999, in Gun Barrel City, Texas. One of Dave's greatest passions...

Bebito Rafael Lopez

Bebito Rafael Lopez

Oct 5, 2023

Bebito Rafael Lopez fallecio el dia 5 de Octubre del 2023, en Dallas, Texas. El nacio el dia 5 de Octubre del 2023 en Dallas, Texas, a sus padres Jenaro Lopez y Maria Del Rosario Garcia.

James Earl Edward Phillips

James Earl Edward Phillips

Sep 30, 2023

James Earl Edward Phillips, 66, passed away September 30, 2023, in Kemp, Texas. He was born on January 26, 1957 in Flagstaff, Arizona, to parents Wylie and Loretta (Gibhart) Phillips.

Marshall Kingsley Sprentall

Marshall Kingsley Sprentall

Sep 25, 2023

Marshall Kingsley Sprentall, 80, passed away September 25, 2023, in Mabank, Texas. He was born on November 4, 1942, in Ashtabula, Ohio to parents Robert Kingsley and Hazel Bell (Green) Spretntall.  

Marshall married Helen Elizabeth (Ferguson) Sprentall, in Athens, TX; on January 18, 2019. They had many years of love and excitement in the time they spent together. When...

Joseph "Joey" Paul May

Joseph "Joey" Paul May

Sep 18, 2023

Joseph "Joey" May, 42, passed away September 18, 2023, in Austin, Texas. He was born on February 2, 1981, in Dallas, Texas to parents Michael May and Cynthia (Hyre) Cash.

Joe was known for his big heart and his courage.  His compassion for the underdog was demonstrated many times throughout his life beginning in his early years of elementary school...

Sharon Kay Billings

Sharon Kay Billings

Sep 18, 2023

Sharon Kay Billings, 74, passed away September 18, 2023, in Gun Barrel City, Texas. She was born on May 4, 1949, in Dallas, Texas to parents K. Vernon and Mary Helen (McBride) Woody.

Sharon lived a life filled with passion and creativity. She was a businesswoman with her own beauty salon for over 30 years where she not only cut...

Christopher Michael Smith

Christopher Michael Smith

Sep 10, 2023

Christopher Michael Smith, 45, passed away September 10, 2023, in Athens, Texas. He was born on April 13, 1978, in Midland, Texas to parents James Eugene and Doris Jean (McHenry) Buckalew.

Christopher was a cheerful and outgoing guy who really enjoyed spending time with his family. He was very artistic and had an affinity for drawing. Christopher loved listening to...

Johnny Clyde Barr

Johnny Clyde Barr

Sep 6, 2023

Johnny Clyde Barr, 59, passed away September 6, 2023, in Tyler, Texas. He was born on September 25, 1963, in Orville, California to parents Alvin and Marlene (Bray) Barr.

Johnny led a life that was marked by love, kindness, and devotion to his family and community. On January 10, 2008, he married his best friend and love of his life,...