Florence Kirkpatrick Eddlemon
Mar 14, 2026
Florence Kirkpatrick Eddlemon, age 96, of Eustace, Texas, passed away on March 14, 2026. She was born in Goshen Community, Texas on December 29, 1929, to parents, John Thomas and Lola (Jackson) Kirkpatrick.
Florence was known for her very loving and welcoming nature. Though reserved, when she spoke, her words carried meaning and were deeply heard by those around her. She...
Carrie Aline Bogden
Mar 11, 2026
Carrie Aline Bogden, age 81, of Gun Barrel City, Texas, passed away on March 11, 2026. She was born in Dawson, Texas on July 10, 1944, to parents, Walter Garner and Carrie Lee (O'Field) Middleton.
In her younger years, Carrie was a burlesque dancer, taking pride in showing off her unique flair and infectious humor. Her talents didn't end there; for...
Baby Cynthia Rose Bailey
Mar 6, 2026
Cynthia Rose Bailey, age 6 months, of Gun Barrel City, Texas, passed away on March 6, 2026. Cynthia was born on August 25, 2025, in Athens, Texas, to parents David Wayne Bailey, Jr., and Jazmyne Sky Bailey.
Baby Cynthia was a radiant light, full of personality and character that exceeded her tender age. She was curious, always eager to explore her...
Gene Lynn Rains
Mar 4, 2026
Gene Lynn Rains, age 76, of Malakoff, Texas, passed away on March 4, 2026. Gene was born on December 30, 1949, in McCook, Nebraska, to parents Roy and Ruby (Burks) Rains.
Gene was a proud graduate of Stratton High School and went on to serve his country with honor in the United States Air Force, where he retired as a Chief...
Bradley Gene McGuire
Feb 27, 2026
Bradley Gene McGuire, age 50, of Jacksonville, Texas, passed away on February 27, 2026. Bradley was born on October 9, 1975, in Athens, Texas; to parents Michael and Anita Gail (McClendon) McGuire.
Brad had a love for fishing that many will remember. Those quiet moments by the water provided him with a sense of peace, where he often shared laughter and...
Cindy Gail Butler Byers
Feb 26, 2026
Cindy Gail Byers went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2026. She was born June 16, 1963 in Dallas, Texas and was the daughter of Bobby Hugh Butler and Sarah Jane Butler. Cindy was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to those around her.
After high school Cindy attended and graduated from secretarial school. She worked...
Rebecca "Becky" Epps Stewart
Feb 21, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” Epps Stewart returned to Heaven on February 21, 2026.
Rebecca Epps was born on November 19, 1950, the baby of the family and proud of it. She grew up in San Antonio, Texas, with her brother and sister, surrounded by the warmth of family and the smell of barbecue from Epps Smokehouse, her parents’ business. Some of her favorite...
Billy Joe Barnett
Feb 21, 2026
Billy Joe Barnett, 95, of Mabank, Texas, passed away on February 21, 2026. Billy was born on April 17, 1930, to Roy and Janie Mae (Hinkle) Barnett, in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Billie Joe was married to the love of his life, Billie Sue, for over 70 years, a testament to enduring partnership and shared life experiences. His grandchildren recall fond memories...
Mary Edith Woodard
Jan 31, 2026
Mary Edith Woodard, age 84, of Mabank, Texas, passed away on January 31, 2026. She was born in Franklin County, Texas on May 7, 1941, to parents, Frank and Pauline (Cooper) Hunnicutt.
Edith graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1960. She then worked as a bank teller, bus driver, beautician and pastor’s wife.
Edith was very loving, funny and kind to...
Bill McKee
Jan 24, 2026
William James McKee, age 56, passed away on January 24, 2026, in Mabank, Texas. He was born on August 8, 1969, to parents, Ronald McKee and Dorothy Lian.
Bill was a remarkable soul known for his honest and laid-back demeanor, making a lasting impression on all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Bill’s life was rich with laughter, music, and...
Louis Scott Harrison
Jan 21, 2026
Louis Scott Harrison, age 57, passed away on January 21, 2026, in Mesquite, Texas. He was born on August 17, 1968, in Dallas, Texas to parents Louis and Juanita (Stovall) Robison.
Louis was a man of many talents, with a deep appreciation for working with his hands. His career saw him dabbling in various fields including plumbing, welding, roofing, and construction....
Dorothy Earlene Mason Rolison
Jan 19, 2026
Dorothy Earlene Rolison, age 83, of Irving, Texas, passed away on January 19, 2026. She was born in Arkansas County, Arkansas, on May 6, 1942, to parents, Earl Lee and Dorothy Irene Mason. She passed away peacefully in her home, where she had resided for 53 years.
Dorothy had several jobs here and there, until she found her calling at bartending....
Johnas Gene Minshew
Jan 17, 2026
Johnas Gene Minshew passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 50.
Johnas was born March 2, 1975, in Killeen, Texas. He graduated from Copperas Cove High School in 1994. In 1993, he met the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Stefanie Lee. The two shared a lifelong bond and were married Jan. 30,...
Clyde Morris Cline
Jan 6, 2026
Clyde Morris Cline, 89, of Tool, Texas, passed away on January 6, 2026.
Morris was born on November 19, 1936, in Westbrook, Texas. He married his high school sweetheart and lifelong love, Patsy Ruth Cline, on August 18, 1956, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Together, they shared many decades of love, family, and cherished memories.
Morris is preceded in death by his parents,...
Lilian Black Speight
Jan 5, 2026
Lilian Black Speight, age 89, passed away on January 5, 2026, in Mabank, Texas. She was born on July 23, 1936, in London, England.
Lilian was known for her infectious smile and her ability to bring warmth to every gathering. The thing she enjoyed greatly was sitting outside and enjoying a margarita while chit chatting.
Lilian lived a fulfilling life. She was...
Brian “Sasquatch” Wooldridge
Jan 5, 2026
Brian Lee Wooldridge, also known as Sasquatch to his biker community, age 60, passed away on January 5, 2026, in Kemp, Texas. He was born on February 6, 1965, in Dallas, Texas to parents Rayburn and Martha (Odell) Wooldridge.
Brian graduated from Mesquite High School in 1983 and dedicated over 30 years of his life to the electrical trade. His contributions...
Harold Newton Vanderburg
Jan 3, 2026
Harold Newton Vanderburg, age 85, passed away on January 3, 2026, at his home in Gun Barrel City, Texas. Born on October 22, 1940, to Odell Newton Vanderburg and Gladys Chaney-Vanderburg, he was the second born of triplets. His biological mother passed away shortly after their birth, and he was lovingly raised by his father, Odell, and his wife, Mary...
Philip Wilson Copeland
Dec 27, 2025
Philip Wilson Copeland, age 70, passed away on December 27, 2025, in Rowlett, Texas. He was born on February 7, 1955, in Dallas, Texas to parents Randy and Shirley (Looney) Copeland.
Charlie Townsend
Dec 26, 2025
Charlie Townsend, age 86, passed away on December 26, 2025, in Mabank, Texas. He was born on June 12, 1939, in San Antonio, Texas.
The obituary is pending at this time.
Larry O. Williams
Dec 22, 2025
Larry O. Williams, 81, of Gun Barrel City, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2025. Larry was born on December 8, 1944, to Darwin Otis and Dorothy Williams in Waxahachie, TX.
Larry grew up in the Wilmer Hutchins area graduating from Wilmer Hutchins High School in 1962. He was an athlete in school, playing football, track, baseball and...