All Obituaries

Oct 27, 2018

Myrtie Bell Nelson was born February 2, 1923 in Quitman, Texas to William Alford & Elmer Deuson.  She when to be with her Savior on October 27, 2018 at the age of 95.

We rejoice knowing Myrtie made a profession of her faith in Christ on August 9, 2018.  She and her husband Eugene attended Round Flat...

Oct 27, 2018

Billy Ray Carpenter of Mabank was born on January 16, 1946 in Coryell City, Texas and passed away in Palestine, Texas on October 27, 2018.  Left behind to cherish his memory is the love of his life and wife of 53 Lula Charline, his son Bryan Carpenter and wife Jackie of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, daughter Vanessa and husband Tim of...

Oct 14, 2018

Wendi Michelle Hearrell, 42 of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed away on October 14, 2018.  She was born on August 10, 1976 in Dallas, Texas to the home of Michael Otis & Johnnie Sue Barkhimer Philpot.

Wendi graduated from Mabank High School, with the class of 1994.  After graduation she worked as a paralegal for many years.  In Wendi’s spare time...

Oct 4, 2018

Judith “Judi” Renee Kelly, 68 of Mabank, Texas passed away peacefully on October 4, 2018.  She was born on December 14, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois to the home of Sam & Norma Louise Hibdon Blaz.

In Judi’s spare time she enjoyed traveling to Galveston and North Carolina, she was very passionate about dog rescues but mostly she...

Oct 3, 2018

Weldon Bruce Wood, 54 of Kaufman, Texas passed away on October 3, 2018.  He was born on October 23, 1963 in Dallas, Texas the home of Dennis Ray Sr. & Ina Mae Catlin Wood.

Weldon graduated from CDC School in Garland, Texas in 1984.  In his spare time he enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys, helping with the Special Olympics,...

Sep 30, 2018

Sally Ann Wagner Jefferson passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 30, 2018.  She was born on July 11, 1935 and was the first child born to Edward (Frecks) and Nellie (Lolly) Wagner. She leaves behind a family that loves her and will miss her for the rest of their lives. Husband of 64 years, Guy W. Jefferson,...

Sep 18, 2018

Robert Jack Chewning, 66 of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed away on September 18, 2018.  He was born on December 26, 1951 in Irving, Texas the home of Billy Willidean & Mary Evelyn Wood Chewning.

Robert attended schools in Irving, Texas.  He joined the United States Army in December 1970.  After he returned from he worked at...

Sep 15, 2018

Mona Vernell Bell, 60 of Athens, Texas passed away on September 15, 2018.  She was born on February 13, 1958 in Houston, Texas to the home of Tommy Lavon & Doris Leverne Gramtham Benefield.

Mona attended schools in Eustace, Texas.  She worked at the family owned City Café in Eustace where she was a waitress & cook....

Sep 15, 2018

Jayne Elizabeth Rios

June 12, 1968 – September 15, 2018

Jayne may have lost her six-month battle against cancer but she won the war as she passed from this life to her real home in heaven at the age of 50. As her family sang Amazing Grace, she opened her eyes wide and her spirit...

Sep 11, 2018

Matriarch of five generations, Clara Joe Thomas Boudreau was born June 18, 1927 in Childress, Texas.  She left our side on September 11, 2018 but she will always be in our heart.

Preceded in death by her parents Kelton & Minnie B. (Casey) Thomas; three brothers H. B. Thomas of Durant, Oklahoma, Bobby Jack Thomas of Santa...

Sep 3, 2018

Joyce Hodge, 88, of Eustace, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 3, 2018.  She was born February 1, 1930 in China Grove, Texas to the home of John Lee & Bobbie Joe Ferguson Polk.  Joyce had two sisters Sue Brown and Marge Stout.

Joyce was married to her husband Clarence for 70...

Aug 28, 2018

Billy Carroll Harris, 77 of Tool, Texas passed peacefully on August 28, 2018.  He was born on November 19, 1940 in Pittsburg, Texas to the home of Claude Stanley & Jewell Beatrice Lindley Harris.

Billy graduated from Union Hill High School in 1958.  He worked for 37.4 years as a technician for Sears.  In 1972 he married...

Aug 22, 2018

Sylvia Joann Stanford, 83 of Kemp, Texas passed away peacefully on August 22, 2018.  She was born on October 19, 1934 in Corsicana, Texas to the home of Decker Edward & Eunice Ruth White Sanders.

Joann spent the early part of her childhood in Corsicana, Texas and the later years were spent at Buckner Orphanage in Dallas,...

Aug 10, 2018

Rickey Lewis Ivie was born January 9, 1953 in Dallas, Texas.  He was the son of John Eugene and Beulah Florence Ivie.

Rick joined the United States Air Force in 1971.  He served in the Vietnam War and was a very proud American.  After serving our country Rick returned back stateside he spent time in Rhode Island...

Aug 4, 2018

Patsy Ruth Gebhardt Rosenbalm Wilkins, 83 of Mesquite, Texas was born on February 6, 1935 to James Nelson Gebhardt & Margret King.  Although she was a lifelong resident of Mesquite, Texas she went to be with our heavenly Father on August 4, 2018 in Tool, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her parents James Gebhardt, Margret...

Aug 3, 2018

Betty Nell (Owens) Maples was born on December 19, 1934, and passed away peacefully on August 3, 2018.

Preceded in death by her father and mother Pete & Irene Owens; sisters Mary Tiffee and Gwen Denton.

Survived by her husband of 65 years, Ray Maples of Payne Springs, Texas; son Steve Maples of Payne Springs,...

Jul 31, 2018

William “Bill” Sidney Rudolph Jr., 88 of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed away with his loved ones at his side on July 31, 2018.  He was born on April 8, 1930 in Frisco, Texas to the home of William Sidney & Rosa Pittman Rudolph Sr.

“Bill” as all his family and friends knew him attended school in...

Jul 26, 2018

Carroll “Dan” Daniel Houston, 72 passed away on July 26, 2018.   He was born on October 22, 1945 in Kaufman, Texas to the home of D. S. & Avris Lafern Houston.

“Dan” as all his family and friends knew him attended Crandall High School.  He enlisted in the Marines and served our country proudly.  Later he studied...

Jul 19, 2018

Keith E. (Eddie) Shelton was born on November 18, 1933, in Mercedes Texas, to Landi and Gladys Shelton. He lived in Wesleco Texas until he joined the United States Navy in 1950. He served his country for 5 years and was a proud Korean War Veteran. Keith, or Eddie known to most, was a diesel mechanic for many years....

Jul 11, 2018

Jennifer Nichole Moore, 28 of Dallas, Texas passed on July 11, 2018.  She was born on August 18, 1989 in Athens, Texas to the parents of Robert & Erika Nemeth Moore.

Jennifer graduated from Kemp High School in 2007.  In early years she attended Hillcrest Baptist Church in Kemp, Texas where she took faith in the Lord...