All Obituaries

Jul 29, 2020

Mary Sultana Tucker passed away on July 29, 2020.  She was born on September 4, 1946, in Natchez, Mississippi, to the home of Constantine and Mavis Glennis.

Mary was a homemaker and most of her interests centered around her home and family.  She made beautiful pottery and was a good seamstress.  She loved nature, spending time outdoors...

Jul 26, 2020

Clinton Keith Holmes, 54, passed away on July 26, 2020.  He was born on March 29, 1966, in Dallas, Texas, to the home of Virgil Wayne and Sylvia Jordan Holmes.

Keith was a carpenter by trade and built homes.  He was always drawing and enjoyed all sorts of arts and crafts.  He was a knife collector and loved...

Jul 26, 2020

Patricia Marie Polk, 53, passed away on July 26, 2020.  She was born on October 29, 1966, in Miami, Florida, to the home of L.J. and Beulah Arther.

Patty graduated from Mabank High School and still remained close with some of her friends.  She then went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree from TVCC in Criminal Justice. ...

Jul 26, 2020

Jacky Ray Whitt passed away on July 26, 2020.  He was born on August 2, 1973, in Waxahachie, Texas, to the home of Billy Ray and Ilene June Whitt.

Jacky gave laughter to everyone who knew him.  He always opened his heart and his home to anyone in need.  He was one of a kind, and this...

Jul 21, 2020

Larry Gene Grubbs passed away peacefully on July 21, 2020.  He was born to Louis and Lucille Grubbs on October 12, 1952, in Hugo, Oklahoma.

He was a lifelong resident of Irving and Grand Prairie, Texas.  He was a car dealer for many years, owning several different locations in Grand Prairie.  His hobbies included his softball team,...

Jul 20, 2020

Sadly, our family lost a pillar on July 20, 2020, when Mr. Earl Gene Forrester, favorably known as Pops, passed away.  He was born on November 20, 1934, in Denton, Texas.

Earl was a humble, godly man.  He never liked to be the center of attention.  In life and now in death, he wouldn’t want us to...

Jul 20, 2020

Lucille Fae Hancock, 89, passed away at home on July 20, 2020.  She was born on April 23, 1931, in Dewey, Oklahoma to the home of Benjamin and Mary Mitchell.

She worked for Texas Instruments 28 years and retired at age 62.  After her retirement, she and Royal loved to travel in their motor home. They liked...

Jul 15, 2020

Greg Wray Forest, 61, of Mabank, Texas, left this world for the next on July 15, 2020.  He was born on September 23, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri, to John and Joyce Forest.  He is survived by his former wife Cathy; one daughter Twila Nicole Forest of Little Elm, Texas; one granddaughter Madison (Maddy) Splawn of Little Elm, Texas; one...

Jul 11, 2020

Roger William Nielsen, 73, passed away on July 11, 2020.  He was born on August 29, 1946, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to the home of Clarence William and June LaVone Nielsen.

Roger was an outspoken “redneck” with an exaggerated accent.  He was a loner most of the time except when the holidays came around.  He loved to visit...

Jul 10, 2020

Glenna Diane Criggar, 68, passed away on July 10, 2020.  She was born on April 23, 1952, in Dallas, Texas, to the home of John and Bettie Johnson.

She worked in the bus department for Mabank Independent School District and drove special Olympic students to different events.  She loved working with children.  Glenna was a member of ...

Jul 10, 2020

Shirley Lynn Godwin, 79, passed away on July 10, 2020.  She was born on December 31, 1940, in Dallas, Texas, to the home of Glenn W. and Geraldine Harper Hamontree.

Shirley worked as a secretary in her career years.  Early on, she worked for two Senators and traveled to Washington on occasion, but the longest tenure of...

Jul 5, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Jim E. Salkeld. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 5, 2020

Don Ellison, 82, passed away on July 5, 2020, surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on August 26, 1937, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to the home of Clarence and Ruth Ellison.

Don loved to fish, play the casinos, and spend time with his family.  He is known for never meeting a stranger.

Don is survived...

Jul 3, 2020

Shirley Mae Wall, 69, passed away on July 3, 2020.  She was born on October 1, 1950, in Dallas, Texas, to the home of N. W. and Betty Loven.

She was the most loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was fearless in her pursuit to make her family happy.  Loving her family is an understatement.   She...

Jul 3, 2020

On Friday, July 3, 2020, Jude Taylor Miniat passed away at the age of 39.

Jude was born in Harrison, Arkansas, on February 8, 1981.  He was the son of Bill and Cindy Miniat and brother of Amii Wroblewski.  After living in several states as a child, he would end up calling Texas “home” for nearly three...

Jul 2, 2020

Charly “Char” Gale Gurley, 15, passed away on July 2, 2020.  She was born on May 8, 2005, in Webster, Texas, to the home of Michael Wayne and Beatrice Gurley.

Charly was an honor student at Mabank High School.  Her desire was to pursue a career in IT.  She loved to sing and was in the school...

Jul 1, 2020

Frances Eileen Foster, 75, passed away on July 1, 2020.  She was born on December 8, 1944, in Indianapolis, IN, to the home of Albert and Edna Sweezy.

“Mamaw,” as everyone called her, loved her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren more than anything else.  Family and friends were everything to her, and she will be dearly missed...

Jul 1, 2020

Carl Comstock Morrow, 86, of Gun Barrel City, Texas, passed away on July 1, 2020, having lived a full life.  Carl was born on June 15, 1934, in San Angelo, Texas, to Bernard (B.L.) and Edith Morrow.

He was an only child, and both his parents preceded him early in death.  Carl served in the United States...

Jun 30, 2020

Paul Raymond Vines, 88, passed away at home on June 30, 2020.  He was born on January 13, 1932, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to the home of Ruby Seymour and Granddaddy Seymour.

He was a 21 year Army veteran.  After the service, he went to college, earned his Ph.D. in Education, and taught ROTC at Kimball High...

Jun 29, 2020

Theda Rae Leonardo (Turnbow), 75, died unexpectedly on June 29, 2020. She was born on December 3, 1944, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

She is survived by daughters Tonnie Hemphill (Harold) of Kemp, Texas, Connie Anderson (Jerry) of Rhome, Texas, and Jody McCullough (Jeff) of New Braunfels, Texas; brother Hillery Todd Watkins of Mabank, Texas; and ten grandchildren....