All Obituaries

Aug 27, 2021

LC Humphus “Hump,” 75, passed away on August 27, 2021.  He was born on August 1, 1946, in Dallas, Texas, to parents CL and Mae Pearl Humphus.

LC worked his early years at Henderson Wrecking Yard.  He was known as “junkyard dog.”  He later became a carpenter for Moye Construction.  Hump loved taking his wife to auction...

Aug 26, 2021

Michael Christian Steller, 45, passed away on August 26, 2021, in Dallas, Texas.  He was born on April 19, 1976, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Chris and Cathy Steller.

Dad was a hard-working and loving man.  He loved all five of his children more than anything in this world.  He used to tell us about when he...

Aug 24, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Joseph V. Ridings, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 24, 2021

Billy James McCall, 58, passed away on August 24, 2021, in Athens, Texas.  He was born on October 29, 1962, in Texarkana, Texas, to Joseph McCall, Sr. and Shirley Ann McCall.

Billy was a hard worker.  He worked at several different jobs during his life; he did roofing, mowed pastures, but he was best known as "The...

Aug 23, 2021

Gwendora “Gwen” Cano passed away on August 23, 2021.  She was born on April 14, 1952, in McDowell, KY, to parents Willie and Rachel Collins.

Gwen was a kind, loving person with a heart of gold.  She enjoyed listening to “The Old Regular Baptist Church.”  Our mom loved nothing more than being with her family.  She will...

Aug 23, 2021

Kassie Mae Jarvis, 79, passed away on August 23, 2021.  She was born on October 12, 1941, in Ladonia, TX, to Dewey and Beulah Landreth.

Mae loved to color and she always needed colors.  Her favorite thing to color was flowers.  She colored iron-on transfers and put them together to make bedspreads, pillow covers, and quilts.  When...

Aug 19, 2021

James Dale Schunatz, 78, passed away on August 19, 2021, in Athens, Texas.  He was born on December 29, 1942, in Mansfield, OH, to parents Nickolas Joseph and Evelyn Marie Schunatz.

He was born and raised in Mansfield, Ohio.  He served in the Army from 1966 to 1968 and received a National Defense Service Medal, Marksman Badge...

Aug 14, 2021

Lillie Mae Pence-Burris, 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Mabank, Texas, on August 14, 2021.  She was born on July 28, 1937, in Johnstown, Wisconsin, to Walter and Bertha Pence.  She was one of 13 children.

She married Leon Burris on August 4, 1956.  They had five children together, Juanita, Wendy, Brenda, Leon, Jr., and...

Aug 13, 2021

Royal Lee Hancock, 92, peacefully passed away at home with his family on Friday, August 13, 2021.  He was born on April 23, 1929, in New York, Texas, to parents Robert and Virgie Hancock.

Royal married his wife, Lucy, on April 23, 1950.  They were married for 71 years and had three children together.  He worked for...

Aug 7, 2021

Margaret Dixie (Brown) Hults, 77, of Kemp, Texas, passed away at UT Health Gun Barrel City on August 7, 2021, after beating COVID 19.  She was born on August 18, 1943, in Cortland, NY, to Herbert and Doris Brown.

She was a strong-willed matriarch of the family.  She spent her last days doing what she loves most,...

Aug 7, 2021

Debra “Debbie” Faye Shaid, 59, passed away on August 7, 2021.  She was born on February 21, 1962, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Joel Lynn and Joyce Faye Carey.

Debbie was a very proud and loving wife, mother, and grandmother who spent her days as a homemaker taking care of her family in any way possible.  She...

Aug 6, 2021

Roia Anne Hutson, 84, passed away on August 6, 2021.  She was born on July 7, 1937, in Phalba, Texas.

She was a wonderful, caring person with the most loving personality and the sweetest “Grandma” smile.  She was very smart and good with numbers.  Her favorite hobby was working in her garden; she loved her flowers and...

Aug 3, 2021

David Michael Carry, 64, passed away on August 3, 2021.  He was born on June 16, 1957, to Howard and Patricia Carry.

David is survived by his wife, Dana Carry; children Devin Carry and Damon Carry; grandchildren Alyssa Gomez and Kaiya Carry; great-crandchild Aria Lucas.

He is preceded in death by his brother Donald Carry;...

Aug 3, 2021

Jerry Elmo Dupree, 86, passed away on August 3, 2021.  He was born on December 3, 1934, in Tool, Texas, to Charles Henry and Edna Ethel Dupree.

He drove a truck for ICX for many years and was a member of Teamster 745.  Jerry was a family man.  Every year we would take a family vacation; we...

Aug 1, 2021

Richard Carl Johnson was born on April 26, 1943, and after a long battle with cancer, on August 1, 2021, his angel came and took the love of my life home to the arms of his Savior.

Richard was born in Detroit, Michigan, and graduated from Henry Ford High School.  After graduating, he learned the art of...

Jul 29, 2021

George Bennett Cornue was born on August 27, 1946, in Cushing, Oklahoma, to the late George (Jake) Cornue and Viola (Morton) Cornue.  He left this earth on July 29, 2021, in Kemp, Texas, at the age of 74 years old.

George served our country in the United States Air Force during the years 1966-1969.  He was a...

Jul 23, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Karen Ann Avant. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 20, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Joshua Daniel Key. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 20, 2021

Linda Lee Cox, 69, was born on February 18th, 1952, in Oregon City, OR, to Cecil Dean and Barbara June Kelsay. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend moved into the next life on July 20th, 2021.  She was raised in Oregon and Washington.  She graduated from Ashland High School in 1970 and continued on to attend Clackamas State...

Jul 19, 2021

Marina Antonia Valle Godoy, 92, passed away on July 19, 2021.  She was born on June 18, 1929, in El Salvador to parents Antonio Godoy and Juana Valle Godoy.  She was the oldest of four girls and became “Mama Bear” to her younger sisters.

Mama Marina, as we so affectionately called her, was a very passionate woman. ...