All Obituaries


Evelyn Laverne Ford

Evelyn Laverne Ford

Nov 5, 2022

On the evening of November 5, 2022, Evelyn Laverne Ford passed quietly while watching her beloved Texas Longhorns with her son, Mike Ford.  Evelyn was born on September 1, 1933, in Athens, Texas, to parents Chester Roy Wilson and Francis Dollar Wilson.

Evelyn and her giving heart were a blessing to all she encountered.  After retiring from...

Nathan Craig Lambert

Nathan Craig Lambert

Nov 4, 2022

Nathan Craig Lambert “Nate” was born on July 5, 1972, in Dallas, Texas, to Laquita Joyce Davis and William “Doug” Lambert and passed away on November 4, 2022.

Nathan graduated from Kemp High School in 1991, then went on to build a life for himself and his future children.  Nathan loved hunting, fishing, hanging out with his...

Edgar William Baggett, Jr.

Edgar William Baggett, Jr.

Nov 4, 2022

Edgar William Baggett, Jr., 76, of Mabank, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2022.  He was born on June 24, 1946, in Waco, Texas, to parents Edgar William Baggett, Sr. and Mary Walker Baggett.

He retired from Raytheon E-Systems as Senior Mechanical Engineer and moved to Mabank to work at ETMC as an EMT.  Ed was Fire...

Linda Gail Myers

Linda Gail Myers

Nov 3, 2022

Linda Gail Myers, 73, passed away on November 3, 2022.  She was born on October 30, 1949, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Ellis Allen Hart and Ruthell Tarno Hart.

Linda lived in Eustace for the past twenty years.  She met and married her husband, Ricki, in 2012.  Together they enjoyed country living.  They attended church in Eustace,...

Roy Douglas Haston

Roy Douglas Haston

Oct 31, 2022

Roy Douglas Haston, 80, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022.  He was born on November 3, 1941, in McMinnville, TN, to parents Denny Ray Haston and Clara Norrod Haston.

Doug grew up in Tennessee with his parents, brother, and sister working the family farm.  In high school, he participated in Future Farmers of America (FFA) and...

Brenda Annette Davis

Brenda Annette Davis

Oct 21, 2022

Brenda Annette Davis passed away on October 21, 2022, in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 72.  She was born on April 16, 1950, in Dallas, Texas, to parents James Archie Praytor and Edith Lucille Dockins Praytor.

She is survived by two sons, Gary H. Davis, Jr. and wife Barbara, and James B. Davis; seven grandchildren, Gary H. Davis III, Aubrey Davis, Sadie Davis, Morgan Davis, Dylan...

Anneliesa Holder

Anneliesa Holder

Oct 19, 2022

Anneliesa Holder, 82, passed away on October 19, 2022.  She was born on June 29, 1940, in Amberg, Germany, to parents John and Martha Brant.

She came to the United States on a boat from Germany at the age of 14.  She later became a US citizen.  Over the years, Anneliesa worked various jobs outside the home,...

Jack Olen Day

Jack Olen Day

Oct 19, 2022

Jack Olen Day, 76, passed away on October 19, 2022.  He was born on September 13, 1946, in Garland, Texas, to parents Willie Day and Barbara McCormick Day.

Jack was an avid hunter and fisherman with a passion for the outdoors and wildlife.  He loved spending time with his family and friends at the deer lease.  Jack...

Janet Lynn Conerly

Janet Lynn Conerly

Oct 16, 2022

Janet, who in this life was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, sister-in-law, cousin, friend, was embraced into God’s arms and joined those who have passed before us on October 16, 2022.

Our world welcomed Janet on May 21, 1946, in Fort Worth, Texas by her parents, John and Mary Whitaker, her big brother...

Kadence Gage Boykin

Kadence Gage Boykin

Oct 9, 2022

Kadence “KK” Gage Boykin, 13, passed away on October 9, 2022.  He was born on December 30, 2008, in Corsicana, Texas.

KK was so very smart and a talented athlete.  He loved basketball and music of all kinds.  He loved spending time with his family and friends, having cookouts when we all got together.  He had a...

Deborah Lynn Golden

Deborah Lynn Golden

Oct 6, 2022

Deborah Lynn Golden of Canton, Texas, 70, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 6, 2022.  Deborah was born on September 26, 1952, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Thomas Edell Martin and Margie Lorraine Hamilton Martin.

Deborah was known for her many wonderful attributes; first and foremost, the fierce and loyal love of her...

Lauren W. Huffman

Lauren W. Huffman

Oct 5, 2022

Lauren W. Huffman, 62, passed away on October 5, 2022.  She was born on July 24, 1960, in Dallas, Texas.

Lauren was a retired nurse who cared for and loved many patients during her career.  She was kind, loving, and always caring for others.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

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William Kurt Donaghey

William Kurt Donaghey

Oct 3, 2022

William Kurt Donaghey, 51, passed away on October 3, 2022.  He was born on July 26, 1971, in Dallas, Texas.

Kurt worked as a trailer mechanic for KLLM in Lancaster, Texas, for 18 years.  In 1993, he moved to the Cedar Creek Lake area.  He attended First Baptist Church in Malakoff, Texas.  He enjoyed working on cars...

Justin Kase Bruce

Justin Kase Bruce

Sep 28, 2022

On September 28, 2022, we lost our son, our little brother, our uncle, and our friend.  Justin Kase Bruce was 27 years old.  He was born on August 21, 1995, in Athens, Texas, to parents Robert Matthew Bruce, Sr. and Leisa Lanette Wall Bruce.

He loved working on cars, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his family...

Fred S. Miller

Fred S. Miller

Sep 28, 2022

Fred S. Miller, 81, of Gun Barrel City, passed away on September 28, 2022.  The cause of death was COPD.  Fred was born in Corpus Christi, TX, on November 10, 1940, to Robert and Marguerite Miller.

Fred served in the U.S. Navy from 1956-1960 and then moved to Oregon, where he worked as a logger, and it...

Kelly Eugene Stewart

Kelly Eugene Stewart

Sep 27, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Kelly Eugene Stewart.  He passed away peacefully on September 27, 2022, at the age of 61, surrounded by his children.  He was born on June 12, 1961, in Odessa, Texas, to parents Harold Stewart and Mary Ward Stewart.

Our dad enjoyed playing cards, traveling...

David William Bohannon, Jr.

David William Bohannon, Jr.

Sep 26, 2022

David William Bohannon, Jr., 68, passed away on September 26, 2022.  He was born on October 16, 1953, in Dallas, Texas, to parents David William Bohannon, Sr. and Pauline Dennis Bohannon.

Bo loved God, his family, and his friends that became family. He is also known as Bo “Dennie.”  When you were his friend, it was a...

Derwood Oran Durham

Derwood Oran Durham

Sep 24, 2022

Derwood “Bull” Oran Durham, 76, peacefully passed away at home on September 24, 2022.  He was born on October 21, 1945, in El Centro, California, to parents David Oran Durham and Millie Lee Bishop Durham.

He proudly served in the Special Unit Force of the Navy Seals in Vietnam from April 1963 and was honorably discharged in...

Susan Marie Murphy

Susan Marie Murphy

Sep 13, 2022

Susan Marie Murphy, 66, passed away on September 13, 2022.  She was born on April 8, 1956, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to parents Lawrence Patrick Kennedy and Ruth Marie Tinjum Kennedy.

Susan was a dog groomer by trade with a long list of clients.  She was one of the best in the business with many distinguished...

Phillip Shane Shirley

Phillip Shane Shirley

Sep 12, 2022

Phillip Shane Shirley was born on June 12, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Thomas Lynn Shirley and Johnelle Fortner Lacey Shirley.  Phillip passed away on September 12, 2022.

He worked as a mechanic for 35 years for TransPro Transmissions in Dallas, Texas. He was a wonderful representative of TransPro and turned many clients into lifelong friends. ...