All Obituaries

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...

May 26, 2022

Patrick Lee Graff, 67, passed away on May 26, 2022.  He was born on October 13, 1954, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Charles Milton Graff and Betty Jo Garrett Graff.

Patrick was a very hard worker; he painted his whole life.  In his free time, he enjoyed exploring around the lake with his metal detector to see...

May 24, 2022

Ronny Jay Smith, aka “Wingnut,” passed away on May 24, 2022.  He was born on September 12, 1960, at the University Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK, to parents George Forrest Smith and Sara Ann Stapleton Smith.

Ronny spent his childhood, teens, and early adulthood in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  As a young teen, he would make money mowing neighbors’...

May 19, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Christi Lynn Evans announces her passing. Christi, 64, of Gun Barrel City, Texas, passed away on Thursday, May 19, surrounded by family in the comfort of her home. Christi was a strong, loving, selfless; Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Aunt, and Grandmother who is loved and missed by so many. She...

May 16, 2022

Dwayne Crowhurst, 81, passed away on May 16, 2022. He was born on July 10, 1940, in Waller, Texas, to parents Ernest John Crowhurst and Thelma Bragg Crowhurst.

Dwayne was a US Navy veteran.  He worked for Payless Cashways for 16 ½ years, and the guard shack at Groom & Sons for 11 years.  He moved to...

May 15, 2022

Patricia Maree Stewart, 78, passed away on May 15, 2022.  She was born on December 4, 1943, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Dr. Falvey Ray Green and Dorothy Shawver Green.

Pat was a manicurist and owned her own business for many years.  She had quite a list of hobbies she enjoyed.  She played cards, bingo, enjoyed crafts...

May 10, 2022

Glenda Beaty passed away on May 10, 2022, at 79 years old. She was a resident of the Lake area for over 25 years and made many, many friends here. Her career was in the transportation field, working for Mack Trucks and Nissan Diesel in Dallas. She loved playing cards, watching football, and gambling in Shreveport. She will be...

May 6, 2022

Steven Marshall Emerson went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 6th, 2022, at home, surrounded by loved ones.

Steven was born to John and Blanche Emerson (Suchy) in Shreveport, La, on November 17th, 1952. Steven was a United States Air Force Veteran and worked for General Electric Medical until retiring. Steven loved to sit outside...

May 3, 2022

Kathy Stallings, 63, of Eustace, was called home on May 3, 2022, peacefully at home with her family by her side. She was born to the late Johnny and Helen Jones on January 2, 1959, in Dallas, Texas. She shared her home with her lifelong husband, Robert Stallings, where they made many memories over the last 46 years of...

May 2, 2022

On May 2, 2022, Alice Faye Brown, 68, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a brief illness.  She was born on June 14, 1953, in Troup, Texas, to Elmer and Beatrice Womick Bates.

Alice was blessed to have two additional brothers and two additional sisters.  During the journey of her life...