All Obituaries
Billy Joe Breedlove
Sep 16, 2021
Billy Joe Breedlove, 58, passed away on September 16, 2021, in Cayuga, Texas. He was born on January 4, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, to Joseph Warren and Joan York Breedlove.
He grew up in Garland, Texas, raised by Joan and Willis McDuff. Billy accepted Christ into his life in his teen years. He was an active member...
Curtis Melton Knox
Sep 15, 2021
Curtis Melton Knox, 80, passed away on September 15, 2021. He was born on February 22, 1941, in Hanna, Oklahoma, to parents Edgar L. and Venita J. Knox.
He is a US Army Veteran and achieved recognition as a top Army marksman in 1962. He qualified for the expert marksmanship badge during range firing with the Army’s...
Marjorie Fay Chandler
Sep 12, 2021
Marjorie Fay Chandler, 80, passed away on September 12, 2021. She was born on April 20, 1941, in Hagerman, Texas, to parents Gedra and Lillian Burden.
She was a seamstress her entire life. She loved to sew and made over 50 quilts. Marjorie was the greatest wife, mother, and grandmother and will be dearly missed by all...
Joe Ralph Kiser
Sep 11, 2021
Joe Ralph Kiser, 66, passed away on September 11, 2021. He was born on August 29, 1955, in Kermit, Texas, to parents W.M. and Jewel Dean Kiser.
Joe worked as a pumper for many companies over the years and retired from Encore Oil & Gas. He was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed fishing...
Michael Wayne Somerville, Jr.
Sep 11, 2021
Mikey Wayne Somerville, Jr., 10, passed away on September 11, 2021. He was born on December 6, 2010, in Kaufman, Texas, to parents Michael Wayne Somerville, Sr. and Tonya Fields Somerville.
Mikey was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 4 and was told he only had 18 months to live. Boy, did he have them fooled! Amazingly...
Charles Tillman
Sep 8, 2021
Charles Waydean Tillman, 87, passed away on September 8, 2021, at home after a battle with cancer. He was born on April 19, 1934, in Jacksonville, Texas, to parents Virgil Butler and Rhoda Frances Tillman.
Charles served in the US Navy from 1953 to 1962, and served aboard the USS Haynesworth during the end of the Korean...
Antonio Rodriguez
Sep 7, 2021
Antonio Rodriguez, 67, was born in Dallas, Texas, on January 22, 1954, and was raised in Mesquite, Texas. He attended North Mesquite High School, was a pacesetter manager, and graduate of 1973. He worked at Western Electric while attending school, and retired after 20 years.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Teresa Rodriguez and his...
Marilyn Joyce Schunatz
Sep 6, 2021
Marilyn Joyce Snider Schunatz, 76, passed away on September 6, 2021, in Athens. Texas. She was born on September 15, 1944, on the family farm in Lucas, Ohio, to Glenn & Easter Snider.
She married James Dale Schunatz on December 27, 1966. They moved to Texas in 1976. She was blessed with four children. Marilyn is survived...
Jesse Leon Bynum
Sep 6, 2021
Jesse Leon Bynum, 64, passed away on September 6, 2021. He was born on March 3, 1957, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Virgil Leon and Annie Joy Bynum.
Jesse loved the Lord and singing about Him. He is no longer homesick for Beulah Land, but we’ll miss hearing him sing that song. His grandchildren, Wheeler and Ruby,...
Jason Wayne McKinney
Sep 4, 2021
Jason Wayne McKinney, 45, passed away on September 4, 2021. He was born on March 14, 1976, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Robert Wayne McKinney III and Donna Jean Smith McKinney.
Jason was a loving son and father. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his...
Roger Dale Michael
Sep 4, 2021
Roger Dale Michael, 70, passed away on September 4, 2021. He was born on December 28, 1950, in Detroit, MI, to parents J.O. and Jewel Ann Michael.
Roger was the most wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed all the “oldies but goodies” music, especially the Beach Boys. He was a very caring and kind person...
Joseph Robert Sexton
Sep 3, 2021
Joseph Robert Sexton, 23, a beautiful soul taken too soon, passed away on September 3, 2021. He was born on July 16, 1998, in Denver, CO, to parents Ismael Willie Sanchez and Tina Michelle Sexton.
He was hard-working, easy-going, and funny. He had a heart of gold and was loved by many. Joseph stood up for what...
Sandra Lee Swiencki
Sep 2, 2021
Sandra Lee Krause Swiencki, 62, passed away suddenly and went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2021. Sandy was born on June 1, 1959, in Naples, Italy. Her Navy family moved around before settling in Jacksonville. Sandy graduated from Forrest High School in 1977, married, and moved to Dallas, Texas, where she worked and raised her family. ...
Michael James Cheek
Sep 1, 2021
Michael James Cheek, 60, passed away on September 1, 2021. He was born on February 5, 1961, in Levelland, Texas, to parents Kenneth Jewel and Jo Ann Cheek.
Mike always worked in construction and loved to build things. He attended Central Baptist Church in Mabank for many years. He had the biggest heart, was always quick to...
Mary Catherine Smith
Aug 29, 2021
Mary Catherine Smith, 67, passed away on August 29, 2021. She was born on August 24, 1954, in Terrell, Texas, to parents Olen and Juanita Baugus McDougald.
She attended Kemp High School and Kaufman High School. She married the love of her life, Dennis Smith, on 12/29/1977, and they began their journey together. Mary took care of...
Jay D. Amundson
Aug 28, 2021
Jay D. Amundson, age 71, was born August 9, 1950 in Oakes, North Dakota to Wallace L. Amundson and Rebecca C. Kegley. Jay went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 28, 2021 in Tyler, TX. Jay served as an officer in the US Army from 1968 to 1976 as a helicopter pilot and achieved the rank of...
Melanie Kay Wren
Aug 28, 2021
Melanie Kay Wren, 62, passed away on August 28, 2021. She was born on July 4, 1959, in Hemet, California, to parents Raymond John Buck and Carrie Laverne Neighbors.
She loved spending time with family and friends and sharing her testimony of God’s work in her life.
Melanie is survived by her father Raymond John...
David DeLaCruz Martinez
Aug 28, 2021
David DeLaCruz Martinez, 66, passed away on August 28, 2021. He was born on September 14, 1954, in San Angelo, Texas, to parents Leopoldo O. Martinez and Rosa Martinez Armendariz.
My amazing incredible love, my hummingbird. Thank you for an incredible life; thank you for always loving me. You were the life of the party, and the...
Faith LaNelle Gillreath
Aug 27, 2021
Faith LaNelle Gillreath, 89, passed away on August 27, 2021. She was born on January 24, 1932, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Joe Louis and Beatrice Valentine Enslen.
She graduated from Adamson High School in Oak Cliff, TX. She lived in Oak Cliff until the early 1970’s when she moved to Gun Barrel City, TX. She also...
