All Obituaries

Sep 11, 2022

Barbara Lee Pierce, 85, passed away on September 11, 2022.  She was born on December 12, 1936, in Gainesville, Texas, to parents William Lee Shell and Lizybell Ellen Cook Shell.

She enjoyed reading, cooking, sewing, watching old TV shows, and especially telling Papa what to do.  She was a strong, independent, and unique woman that will be...

Sep 11, 2022

Betty Joan Painter, 82, passed away on September 11, 2022.  She was born on February 20, 1940, in Williamsport, Indiana, to parents Roland Brooks and Mary Kokenberg Brooks.

Betty was dearly loved by her family.  She will never be forgotten by all who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents;...

Sep 3, 2022

Penny Lee Roberts, 54, passed away on September 3, 2022.  She was born on September 26, 1967, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Richard Roberts and Doris Briscoe Roberts.

Penny enjoyed fishing, playing pool, camping, floating on the river, traveling, and spending time at the beach.  She liked her smoke and being chill.  She enjoyed spending time with...

Sep 2, 2022

Rhoda Maxiene Jacobs, 92, passed away on September 2, 2022.  She was born on September 18, 1929, in Bridgeport, Nebraska, to parents Walter Harrison and Mildred Harbach.

In the 70s Rhoda worked as the Café Kitchen Manager at Memorial Hospital in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

She is survived by daughter Barbara Bowers; son Dale Jacobs and wife...

Aug 31, 2022

Elton Ray Snow, 87, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, August 31, 2022.  He was born on October 18, 1934, in Ackerely, Texas, to parents Rogger Lee Snow and Novice Opal Roberts Snow.

As a child, Ray grew up learning the value of hard work and labor as a cotton picker...

Aug 25, 2022

Lou Jean Barina, 80, passed away on August 25, 2022, peacefully at home with her family by her side.  She was born on March 22, 1942, in Dallas, Texas.

Jean loved Bingo, playing cards, old movies, scented candles, and casino trips where she would spend hours testing her luck on the slot machines.  But most importantly, she...

Aug 24, 2022

Robert Lee Forest, 57, passed away on August 24, 2022.  He was born on July 11, 1965, in Englewood, Colorado, to parents John Edward Forest and Joyce Deloris Larson Forest.

Robert was hard working and enjoyed being a firefighter.  He never met a stranger; he enjoyed helping people.  Hobbies included collecting coins and hunting.  He loved his...

Aug 22, 2022

John C. Stewart, Lt Col US AR Ret, was born in Huntsville, Arkansas, on November 28, 1932.  He went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2022.

He attended the University of Arkansas and spent his entire career in the insurance field with Employers Casualty, Safeco, American United Life, and Cologne Life Re.  John was the...

Aug 18, 2022

Billie Jean Anderson, 75, of Kemp, Texas, passed away on August 18, 2022, peacefully at home in her bed.  Billie was born on May 25, 1947, in Aley, Texas.

Isaiah 57:1-2

The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken...

Aug 14, 2022

Richard “Ricky” Alan Davis was born on December 10, 1954, in Kaufman, Texas, to parents Jimmie Mack and Audrey ‘Faye’ Davis.  Ricky, 67, passed away on August 14, 2022.

Ricky lived life to the fullest from his adolescence through adulthood.  He was always independent and began mowing lawns when he was about nine, serving Crandall residents.  As...

Aug 13, 2022

Jaime Pitman Warren, 68, passed away on August 13, 2022.  She was born on August 12, 1954, in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

She was raised in the Panhandle and grew up horseback.  She earned two Master’s Degrees, one in English and the other in Marriage & Family Counseling.  She volunteered for many years at Parkland Hospital counseling patients with...

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

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

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

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...