Feb 14, 2023

Harlan Ray Maples, 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Mabank, TX on February 14, 2023. He was born on May 14, 1933, in Caddo Mills, TX to parents John and Ellie (Williams) Maples.

Harlan was a God-fearing, brutally honest man who cherished and loved his family deeply. He was a hard-working man, always busy doing something with...

Feb 8, 2023

Mark Allen Housewright, 21, passed away on February 8, 2023, in Parker County, TX. Mark was born on September 12, 2001, in Athens, TX, to parents Marcus Housewright and Jyllian (Janke) Ross.

Mark was a loving father. He was so proud of his precious baby girl Rilynn. Mark was going to be the best daddy ever and Maya was the...

Feb 5, 2023

Shirley Ann Massey, 80, passed away on February 5, 2023, in Canton, TX. She was born June 3, 1942, to parents Bascum and Helen Carroll.  

Shirley was her happiest when she was surrounded by her family, and her church family. She had a heart that was full of love, for anyone who crossed her path. Family time was something...

Jan 28, 2023

Willard Clarence Ainsworth, known as "Dub" to family and friends, passed peacefully at Cedar Lakes Nursing Home on January 28, 2023, in Malakoff, TX, after a brief illness. He was born June 22, 1931, in Boswell, Oklahoma to parents C.S. and Fern (Whisenhunt) Ainsworth. In his last few weeks of life, he began to talk about Jesus and stated that...

Jan 26, 2023

Ken was born October 10, 1944 in El Campo, Texas. Ken passed peacefully at home on January 26, 2023,after a very long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

Ken was the youngest of three children of Donald and Opal McEwin Green. His father was in the Navy,stationed in Pearl Harbor, when Ken was born, so they met for the first time...

Jan 25, 2023

Donna Marie Cowan Van Buren, 89, passed away on January 25, 2023, at her home in Tool, TX. Donna was born on January 25, 1934, in Tulsa, OK, to parents Thomas and Leora (Gholston) Cowan. 

Donna graduated from Central High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1952. Afterwards, she attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, and graduated from the Methodist...

Jan 21, 2023

Edward Zielnicki, 77, passed away on January 21, 2023, in Tyler, TX. He was born July 6, 1945, to parents Walter and Anna (Ziolkowski) Zielnicki in Brooklyn. NY. Edward will be greatly missed by the loved ones he has left behind.

       

Jan 20, 2023

Funeral services for Molly Evelyn Gordon, age 93, of Mineola, will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at Moorhead Funeral Home with Chaplain Randall Otor officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mrs. Gordon passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at her home.

Evelyn was born on...

Jan 20, 2023

Ruth Kathleen McVay, 82, passed away on January 20, 2023, in Tyler, TX. She was born on July 8, 1940, to parents Herbert and Ethel (Florence) McNinch, in Bakersfield, CA.

Kathleen had many hobbies and talents, she liked to ride horses, play tennis, fishing, and enjoyed her community. Kathleen volunteered in Colorado for the Sheriff's Department in the Sheriff...

Jan 17, 2023

Jimmie Lynn Bond (Sullivan,) 71, passed away at her daughter’s home in Athens, Texas, on January 17, 2023.  She was born on July 22, 1951, in Mabank, Texas, to parents James Verbal and Oleta Faye Sullivan.

Jimmie, aka Mama and Granny, was the most amazing cook you could ever ask for, and all from scratch!  She loved...

Jan 11, 2023

Richard Morris Jinkins Sr. passed away on January 11, 2023, at the age of 68. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with bravery and a smile. Despite obstacles, Richard came out a hero and remained strong until the end. His loving heart left a beacon of light for all who...

Jan 11, 2023

Travis Junior Schedule, 68, passed away on January 11, 2023.  He was born on August 18, 1954, in Corsicana, Texas, to parents Wylie Junior Schedule and Joyce Massey Schedule.

Travis worked hard and ran his own shop in Athens from 1984-2005.  He enjoyed camping, fishing, motorcycles, riding his side-by-side, and drag racing.  Many say that he never...

Dec 26, 2022

Our mother, Rita Reed (King), 72, was called home to worship her Lord and Savior on December 26, 2022.  She was born on December 19, 1950, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to parents Kenneth Wayne King and Rosemary Alsman King.

As we will miss her earthly presence with us, we rejoice in that she is surrounded by those...

Dec 24, 2022

Our Angel, Mom, Nana, Great-Nana, and Friend, Retha, took her journey to heaven to be with the Lord and the love of her life, Bud, on December 24, 2022 – What a gift Jesus received that day!

Born on September 24, 1935, to Pem and Thelma, she was the youngest of five children – one of two...

Dec 17, 2022

Oretta Joyce Stone, 77, passed away on December 17, 2022.  She was born on August 5, 1945, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, and grew up with her four siblings in Odessa, Texas.  She was the daughter of A.C. and Nell Stone.  Oretta was the proud mother of four children and an even prouder grandmother to eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

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Dec 17, 2022

Waylon Travis Hammonds, 45, passed away on December 17, 2022.  He was born on April 23, 1977, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Travis M. Hammonds and Georgia Kay Smith Hammonds.

Waylon was a welder by trade.  He enjoyed being outdoors fishing and hunting.  Waylon loved his family more than anything and enjoyed family get togethers.  He will...

Dec 10, 2022

Billy Ray Parker, 67, passed away on December 10, 2022.  He was born on November 26, 1955, in Dallas, Texas.

He was an amazing Dad, Papa, Great-Papa, Brother, and Uncle. He loved his family more than anything, no words can describe properly. He enjoyed riding his Harley ever since I can remember. He had an awesome sense...

Dec 10, 2022

Chad James Shewmake, 36, passed away on December 10, 2022.  He was born on May 28, 1986, in Laramie, WY, to parents Marvin Shewmake and Brenda Hansen Shewmake.

Chad was a loved husband, son, grandson, brother, cousin, and a father to beautiful babies. Even when people couldn’t understand what he was saying, because he sounded like Boom...

Dec 4, 2022

Earnest Robert Stone, 80, passed away on December 4, 2022. He was born on October 12, 1942, in Tonkawa, OK, to parents James Byron Stone and Marie Lafferty Stone. Earnest was the oldest of 8 children. Although he aged out of the foster system, his 7 brothers and sisters were adopted.

Even though he spent most of...

Dec 1, 2022

Frances Dianne Richardson, 70, passed away on December 1, 2022.  She was born on September 22, 1952, in Kerrville, Texas, to parents Gerald Donald Taylor and Valeria Rose Knox Taylor.

Frances Dianne Richardson was a wonderful woman who loved her family with all her heart!  She was always determined to plan family gatherings and get-togethers.  Her favorite...