All Obituaries

Sep 19, 2020

James Ernest Whiteley, 76, passed away on September 19, 2020, in Athens, Texas.  He was born on March 8, 1944, in Terrell, Texas, to James Edward Whiteley and Julia Wilma Whiteley.

James worked at Falcon Steel in Kaufman, Texas for many years, and spent his retired life working around the family farm.  It was not uncommon to...

Sep 19, 2020

Johnny “JT” Dale Taylor passed away on September 19, 2020.  He was born on January 7, 1959, in Dallas, Texas.

Most of you knew him as JT but, his “Loves” were blessed to call him Pop!

He grew up in Pleasant Grove, Texas, and attended Spruce High School. He graduated High School with his journeyman...

Sep 18, 2020

Gail Ann Marsh, 75, passed away on September 18, 2020.  She was born on December 23, 1944, in Alma, Georgia to the home of Robert Antton and Fredeva Larson.

She was born into a military family.  They moved many times and finally landed in Wichita Falls, Texas, where she graduated high school.  Gail worked in the jewelry...

Sep 14, 2020

Margaret Burnic Orrick-Reid, 97, passed away on September 14, 2020.  She was born on September 16, 1922, in Houston, Texas, to the home of Ransom Henry and Alabama Elizabeth Clark.

Margaret was a very independent, hard-headed, and strong-willed woman.  She was determined to live her life taking care of her yard and all her animals until the...

Sep 12, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for George Wesley Pelphrey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 9, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for George Dennis Rushing. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 9, 2020

Larry Gene Ozier, 77, passed away on September 9, 2020.  He was born on September 8, 1943, in Charleston, Illinois, to the home of Eugene H. and Florence Louise Ozier.

Larry started his life from humble beginnings as an only child born in a small town in Central Illinois.  He dropped out of high school to care...

Sep 9, 2020

Lanita Dale Eads, 58, passed away on September 9, 2020.  She was born on April 16, 1962, in Dallas, Texas, to the home of Bill A. and Marcella K. Kuykendall.

Lanita cared greatly about family.  Though she wasn’t as visibly present in the lives of those she loved, they were never far from her mind.  Thanks...

Sep 8, 2020

Jessie Jaime Lozano, 88, passed away on September 8, 2020.  He was born on July 18, 1932, in Austin, Texas, to the home of Everardo (Edward) Isabel Lozano Cantù and Pauline Espediòn (Speedy) Castillo Lozano.

Jesse was a U.S. Navy serviceman during the Korean War conflict, a loving father, and an inspirational grandfather.  Throughout his life, he...

Sep 7, 2020

Ray Glen Followwell, 56, passed away on September 7, 2020.  He was born on August 15, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, to the home of Tony Ray and Brenda Joan Followwell.

He loved playing pool, fighting roosters, fishing, playing horseshoes, and sharing his wisdom.  More than anything he loved his mom, sister, brother, son, and daughters.  Ray will...

Sep 6, 2020

Deloris Gail Wolfe, 68, passed away on September 6, 2020.  She was born on April 2, 1952, in Athens, Texas, to the home of Willis John and Janie Tedford.

She worked at Dallas Manufacturing in Athens for 24 years.  Deloris was a loving, caring daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.  She would do anything for anyone...

Aug 27, 2020

Zela Mae Holt, 94, passed away on August 27, 2020.  She was born on June 6, 1926, in Dawson, Texas, to the home of James Henry and Beaula Mae Watson.

The one thing to say about Zela Mae Holt is that she was mother and granny to everyone.

She is survived by her children Gary...

Aug 26, 2020

Amelia Rose Busby-Langford, 82, passed away on August 26, 2020.  She was born on May 15, 1938, in Dallas, Texas, to the home of Chester and Margaret Capehart.

Rose was a loving sister, mother, GG, and Aunt Rose.  She enjoyed a full life and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Aug 23, 2020

Janette Shubert, 78, passed away on August 23, 2020.  She was born on April 3, 1942, in Athens Texas, to the home of Charles Alexander and Jewel Marie Richardson.

She grew up in Tyler, Texas, and attended Chapel Hill High School.  On July 6, 1958, she married the love of her life Carl Shubert.  She worked for...

Aug 21, 2020

Joseph Edward Babb, 68, of Chandler, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020.  He was born on July 14, 1952, in Dallas, Texas, to the home of William Thornton and Mary Kathlyn (Ann) Babb.

After graduating from Dallas Christian High School in 1970, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he became a helicopter...

Aug 18, 2020

Mathew Mayan Chatterly was born on November 9, 1984, in Athens, Texas, and received his angel wings on August 18, 2020, at the age of 35.

Mathew was a caring young man whose love for his savior, Jesus Christ, grew stronger every day.  He was fun loving and enjoyed pulling pranks on everyone who came his way. ...

Aug 16, 2020

John Buford McClung (Johnny B.), Jr. died at 79 peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Christus Trinity Mother Francis in Tyler, TX.  “Buford” will be buried at the King Cemetery in Aley, TX in the near future.  Buford was born in Kemp, TX on October 24, 1940, to his father John Buford McClung, Sr. and his mother Geneva. ...

Aug 16, 2020

Robert Jennings passed away Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, from cancer with his youngest daughter by his side. Robert was born in Dallas, Tx to William and Elois Jennings. He was the older brother to Donald Jennings. He grew up in Oak Cliff and was part of the first students to attend Kimball High School, graduating in 1961. Robert was...

Aug 3, 2020

Gary Dell Newman, 72, passed away on August 3, 2020.  He was born on June 23, 1948, in Dallas, Texas.

He grew up and lived in Garland, Texas, for many years, then later moved to Tool, Texas, in 1993, where he resided until 2019.  Gary joined the Marine Corp after high school and later worked as an...

Aug 3, 2020

Lynda Carol Shiflet, 71, passed away on August 3, 2020.  She was born on March 16, 1949, in Oklahoma, to Harry and Louise Bell.

She was a loving daughter, wife, sister, mother, and grandmother.  She loved to listen to music and dance.  Most of all, she loved to spend time with her family.  Lynda will be  dearly...