All Obituaries
Shirley Jo Chasteen
Dec 20, 2021
Shirley Jo Chasteen, 73, passed away at home on December 20, 2021. She was born on March 28, 1948, in Mesquite, Texas, to parents James Melvin and Dorothy Merle Bradshaw.
Shirley married Tommy Ray Chasteen on December 31, 1965, and together they had three children: Delissa Kay, Tommy Ray, Jr., and Angelica Denice. She was, by the...
Bonnie Jean Droke
Dec 18, 2021
Bonnie Jean Droke, 64, of Gun Barrel City, Texas, died early Saturday morning December 18, 2021, peacefully in her sleep at home, after a four-year battle with breast cancer. Bonnie was born on July 17, 1957, in Chicago, IL, to parents James Andrew Mauldin and Janet Smith Mauldin.
Bonnie loved to teach children in Sunday school. She...
Laura Lee Russell
Dec 11, 2021
Laura Lee Russell, 86, passed away on December 11, 2021. She was born on September 24, 1935, in San Augustine, Texas, to parents Pink Elton Perry and Nora Josephine Graves Perry.
Laura grew up in the country, on a red dirt farm in the backwoods of San Augustine. Her two-room childhood home was built by her father. Eventually...
Marilyn Patricia Hall
Dec 11, 2021
Marilyn Patricia Hall, 79, passed away on December 11, 2021. She was born on December 3, 1942, in Parker City, Indiana.
Marilyn loved to play and be goofy with her grandchildren. She enjoyed shopping, having a good time, going to casinos, and traveling to see the world. As Fay says, “Marilyn led three lives, the good, the...
Billie Sue Barnett
Dec 7, 2021
Billie Sue Barnett, 88, passed away on December 7, 2021, at home. She was born on April 23, 1933, in Ennis, Texas, to CL Thomas and Vera Syble Maples Thomas.
She was a member of D.A.R., Daughter of American Revolution, and Eastern Star. She graduated from Grand Prairie High School. She was born in Ennis, Texas, and...
Juan Valencia Vasquez
Dec 7, 2021
Juan Valencia Vasquez, 84, passed away on December 7, 2021. He was born on April 28, 1937, in Monterey, Mexico, to parents Pascual Valencia and Guadalupe Vasquez Valencia.
He enjoyed fishing, playing guitar and singing charreria, horse back riding, cocinar carnita asada, pescado frito menudo, tamales, trabajaba muy duro super trabajador migraba a muchos estados a trabajar...
Cecil Wayne McKenzie
Nov 29, 2021
Cecil Wayne McKenzie, 81, passed away on November 29, 2021. He was born on December 9, 1939, in Austin, Texas, to parents James Arthur McKenzie and Emma Cottle McKenzie.
Cecil Wayne loved serving the Lord, singing gospel music, and enjoying fellowship with his Christian family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a caring, thoughtful brother...
Amanda Gene Dennie
Nov 29, 2021
Amanda Gene Dennie, 38, passed away on November 29, 2021. She was born on January 27, 1983, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Billy Gene Dennie and Ann Shoemake Dennie.
Our little light came into this world January 27, 1983. She was always so happy and curious. Her smile has always been so bright and beautiful.
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James Michael Bradshaw
Nov 28, 2021
James Michael Bradshaw, 71, passed away on November 28, 2021, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on November 13, 1950, in Lubbock, Texas, to parents James Melvin Bradshaw and Dorothy Merle Radican Bradshaw.
Mike enjoyed fast cars, shooting pool, fishing, playing the guitar, and watching the Dallas Cowboys, like all of the Bradshaw’s. He loved spending time...
Edward Lee Abney
Nov 27, 2021
Edward Lee Abney, 76, passed away on November 27, 2021. He was born on September 24, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Elbert Columbus Abney and Vera York Abney.
Eddie was a loving husband, father & grandfather. He was very honored to serve his country as a Vietnam Veteran as well as a proud Marine. Eddie had...
John Raymond Wiebe
Nov 27, 2021
John Raymond Wiebe was born on November 19, 1952, in Silver Creek, Hope, British Columbia. He passed away on November 27, 2021.
He worked for E.A. Renfroe & Co. Inc., 1600 Corporate Dr. Birmingham, Alabama, and lived in Seven Points, Texas.
John was known for his love of fishing (with a special talent for top...
Charles "Butch" Keller
Nov 24, 2021
Charles Alvin Keller, 79, passed away on November 24, 2021, at 2:36 p.m. at home. He was born on December 15, 1941, in Cripple Creek, Colorado, (where his father worked in the coal mines) to father Charles Lester (Red) Keller and mother Jewell Romine Keller.
Charles was nicknamed “Butch” by his Grandpa Romine. He married Shirley Ruth...
Deloris Ann Schmitt
Nov 23, 2021
Deloris (Suzie) Maxfield Holcomb Schmitt, 74, gained her angel wings on November 23, 2021, in Athens, TX. She was born on January 9, 1947, in Grand Prairie, TX, to parents Jesse Maxfield and Pernice Ogles Maxfield.
Suzie’s greatest joy was being a “Grandma,” not only to her grandchildren, but she would tell everyone to call her “Grandma.” ...
Helen Monica Raasch
Nov 21, 2021
Helen M. Raasch, 100, of Payne Springs, Texas, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at home.
Helen Monica Long was born on November 10, 1921, in Lone Rock, Iowa, daughter of Arthur and Catherine (Eich) Long.
She served as a Yeoman First Class in the Navy from September 1943 until July 1950. On June...
Maria Guillermina Estrada
Nov 21, 2021
Maria was born to the late Everardo and Hermila in Chihuahua, Mexico, on October 23, 1948. She entered into eternal rest on November 21, 2021, with family by her side.
She was a strong, faithful, loving woman. She held a special place in her heart for her siblings with special needs. She loved sewing dresses and knitting...
Kathy Corinne Plant
Nov 20, 2021
Kathy Corinne Plant, 68, passed away on November 20, 2021, in Plano, Texas. She was born on September 23, 1953, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Joe Brown and Edna Marie Goodwin Brown.
Kathy selflessly loved her family. She enjoyed playing Bingo, going to the boats (especially with her best friend and mother-in-law), and spending time with family...
Robert Danny Sager, Jr.
Nov 19, 2021
Robert Danny Sager, Jr. passed into the arms of our Heavenly Father suddenly on November 19, 2021, at the age of 79. He continued to suffer from chest pains following cardiac bypass surgery earlier in the year and did not survive a procedure to determine the cause.
Bob was born on December 14, 1941, in Columbia, Tennessee,...
Lawson Everett Gage, Jr.
Nov 18, 2021
Lawson Everett Gage, Jr., 84, passed away at home on November 18, 2021. He was born on December 27, 1936, in Canton, Texas, to parents Lawson Everett Gage, Sr. and Lottie Loraine Gage.
He loved God with all his heart; he played the guitar and sang in church. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother....
William Fred Dycus
Nov 17, 2021
William Fred Dycus, 68, passed away on November 17, 2021. He was born on December 11, 1952, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Ray and Ola Faye Dycus.
Fred served 40 years as a Southern Baptist Minister in Texas, Colorado, and Kansas, and 12 years as a prison Chaplain. He grew up in a military family and lived...
Irris Elaine Gervers
Nov 13, 2021
Irris Elaine Gervers, 79, passed away on November 13, 2021. She was born on March 25, 1942, in Dallas, Texas, to parents James Matheson and Dorothy Barton Matheson.
Irris is known by family and friends as Midge. She loved her family deeply, and her face would shine bright when she was visiting with them. Her favorite hobby...
