All Obituaries


John Hallmark

John Hallmark

Jan 21, 2019

John Hallmark of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed away on January 21, 2019 at his home. He was born in Long Beach, California on May 26, 1962 to William and Iris Hallmark.

John attended high school at Liberty Christian High School in Huntington Beach, California. He worked for many years in the painting industry but for the...

Lisa Faye Miller

Lisa Faye Miller

Jan 21, 2019

Lisa Faye Miller, 47 of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed away on January 21, 2019.  She was born on April 30, 1971 in Whitehall, Wisconsin to the home of Louis & Donna Miller.

Lisa graduated from Mesquite High School in Mesquite, Texas in 1989.  She worked for King Roofing in Gun Barrel City for 6 years.  In...

William "Bill" Clarence Chilton

William "Bill" Clarence Chilton

Jan 16, 2019

William Clarence Chilton, 78 of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed away on January 16, 2019.  He was born to the home of Loyd & Annabelle Chilton of Beaumont, Texas on June 5, 1940.

“Bill” as all his family and friends called him graduated from Daingerfield High School in Daingerfield, Texas in 1958.  After graduation he joined the...

Virigina Smither

Virigina Smither

Jan 11, 2019

Mrs. Virginia Smither went to be with the Lord in her home in Tool, Texas alongside family on Friday, January 11th, 2019.

Virginia was a member of Restoration Church in Gun Barrel City, Texas and will be remembered by all who knew her for her endless amounts of passion, love, wisdom, generosity, kindness, as well as studying,...

Lula Maxine Peavy

Lula Maxine Peavy

Jan 9, 2019

Lula Maxine Peavy, 85 of Scurry, Texas passed peacefully on January 9, 2019.  She was born on January 2, 1934 in Peacock, Texas to the home of Oliver & Ethel Benson Lindsey.

“Maxine” as everyone knew her by worked for many years as a house keeper.  In Maxine’s spare time she enjoyed watching soap operas, NASCAR races, Dallas Cowboys...

John Alfred Koller

John Alfred Koller

Jan 7, 2019

John Alfred Koller, 81 of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed away in his home on January 7, 2019 surrounded by his family.  John was born in Dallas, Texas on July 9, 1937.  John married  the love of his life Wanda Koller on May 7, 1970.  They were married 48 years.

John was loyal to and loved his country.  He...

"J.J." John Jay Hunter Jr.

"J.J." John Jay Hunter Jr.

Jan 5, 2019

John Jay Hunter Jr., 93 of Mabank, Texas passed away on January 5, 2019.  He was born on December 19, 1925 in Mabank, Texas to the parents of John Jay Sr. & Della Kizzia Hunter.

“J.J.” as all his family and friends called him, graduated from Mabank High School in 1943.  He joined the United States Navy in...

Gary Don McConnell

Gary Don McConnell

Jan 1, 2019

Gary Don “Possum” McConnell, 58, passed away on February 14, 2019 in the comfort of his home.

Don was born in Dallas to Lloyd and Alma McConnell on March 4th, 1960.  He has been with the love of his life, Arika, for 27 years.  He worked as a mechanic at the city of Dallas for 20 years.  Don was a...

Betty Lynn Naylor

Betty Lynn Naylor

Dec 30, 2018

ATHENS, TX – Betty Page Naylor, 98, of Athens, TX, passed away at 12:20 p.m. December 30, 2018, at the UT Medical Center in Athens, TX.

Mrs. Naylor was a member of the Legendary Baptist Church in Gun Barrel City, TX. Before moving to Gun Barrel City, she had been a member of First Baptist Church of...

Jimmy Dale Coomer

Jimmy Dale Coomer

Dec 27, 2018

Jimmy Dale Coomer, 68 of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed on December 27, 2018.  He was born on November 8, 1950 in Wylie, Texas to the home of Luther Joe & Betty Sue Myrick Coomer.

Jimmy attended Wylie High School in Wylie, Texas and was the class of 1968.  Once he graduated he joined the United States...

Tommie Nell Nix

Tommie Nell Nix

Dec 25, 2018

It is with heavy hearts of sadness and blessing we announce the passing of Tommie Nell (Carroll) Nix, age 79, on December 25, 2018 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. What a glorious day for our beautiful and sweet Mom and “Nana” to go and be with the Lord on the day we celebrate the birth of Christ....

Janice Elaine McFarland Alvarado

Janice Elaine McFarland Alvarado

Dec 24, 2018

Janice Elaine McFarland Alvarado, 68 passed away on December 24, 2018 at her home in Haltom City, Texas.  She was born on July 23, 1950 in Dallas, Texas to Jewell Romine    McFarland and George Thomas McFarland in Dallas, Texas.

Janice is preceded in death by her parents; Wayne Lee (in Vietnam); her oldest daughter Jewell Elaine March, a set...

Thomas William Mize

Thomas William Mize

Dec 15, 2018

Thomas William Mize, 69 of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed away on December 15, 2018.  He was born on July 13, 1949 in McKinney, Texas to the home of J. C. & Billie Jean Mize.

Kenneth H. Hood II

Kenneth H. Hood II

Dec 14, 2018

Kenneth H. Hood II, 65 of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed away on December 14, 2018.  He was born on August 21, 1953 in Dallas, Texas to the home of Kenneth Haskell I & Teresa Mary Margaret Deans Hood.

Ken graduated from Bishop Dunn High School in Dallas.  Earlier in his adult life he loved playing music, any...

Rose Anna Tyler

Rose Anna Tyler

Dec 4, 2018

Rose Ann Tyler was born on February 22, 1943 in Kansas.  She was one of three siblings including JoAnn Tyree of Weizer, ID and Alonzo “Boogie” Bennett of Mabank, TX.

She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Ray Tyler and her mother Cecil Taylor and father James Bennett.

Rose Ann was a devoted...

Deborah Louise Greeson Mosley

Deborah Louise Greeson Mosley

Dec 2, 2018

Deborah Louise Greeson Mosley

December 17, 1954 ~ December 2, 2018

Deborah Louise Greeson Mosley was born in Mt. Vernon, Texas on Dec. 17, 1954 and passed away in Seven Points, Texas on Dec. 2, 2018.

Debbie will be remembered for her sweet spirit and willingness to always help others in need. She...

Carrie Marie Dearmond

Carrie Marie Dearmond

Dec 2, 2018

Carrie Marie Dearmond, 63 of Gun Barrel City, Texas Passed away on December 2, 2018.  She was born on March 18, 1955 in Dallas, Texas the home of Joe & Dollie Taylor Smith Stubblefield.

Carrie attended school in Dallas.  She worked for Safeway Corporation for many years.  In Carrie’s spare time she enjoyed working in the yard,...

Johnnie Alvin Cox

Johnnie Alvin Cox

Dec 1, 2018

Johnnie Alvin Cox, 83 of Trinidad, Texas passed away on December 1, 2018.  He was born in Rendon, Texas on May 4, 1935 to the home of Charlie & Ola Mae Cox.

Johnnie was the proud owner of Cox Air Conditioning & Plumbing in the Cedar Creek Lake Community.  When Johnnie was younger he liked fishing and...

Walter Douglas Ramsey

Walter Douglas Ramsey

Dec 1, 2018

Walter Douglas Ramsey, 70 of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on December 1, 2018.  He was born on April 10, 1948 in Dallas, Texas to the home of Fred & Edna Ruth Ramsey.

Walter graduated in 1966 from H. Grady Spruce High School in Dallas, Texas.  After high school he enlisted with the United States Army.  Once...

Lois Raye Davis Adams

Lois Raye Davis Adams

Nov 23, 2018

Lois Raye Davis Adams

February 1, 1937 - November 23, 2018

Lois Raye Davis Adams was born in Wylie, Texas on February 1, 1937 to Snodie Maye Gayler and Clyde Lafelle Davis. She passed away in Gun Barrel City, Texas on November 23, 2018 at the age of 81. Her loving parents  and brother Larry...