All Obituaries

Oct 31, 2017

Marty Lewis Rouse of Seven Points, Texas passed peacefully with his loved ones at his side on October 31, 2017.  He was born January 4, 1951 in Dallas, Texas to Willie and Billie Wayne Rouse.

Marty graduated from H. Grady Spruce High School in Dallas, TX in 1970.  After high school he was drafted into the United...

Oct 22, 2017

Donald Lee Chapin, entered this life on August 18, 1948, as a 3-and-a-half-pound baby boy, the youngest of 7, and 6 months later his parents, John and Winifred, welcomed a 12-year-old daughter to complete their family with 8 children.  Although his family was not rich by worldly standards, they made up for it with faith and love.....and plenty of mischief....

Oct 19, 2017

Ralph Michael Gigowski of Mabank, Texas entered into eternal rest on October 19, 2017.  He was born May 14, 1920 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Edward Michael & Angeline Gigowski.  He grew up in a loving home with a wonderful sister Virginia Katkowski and many other relatives.

Ralph worked for Armstrong Tire Company for many years.  He married...

Oct 7, 2017

Philip John “Phil” Gibbs, of Mabank was born in Corsicana, TX. to the home of Donald Warren Gibbs and Hilah Jo Blankenship Gibbs on August 15, 1948 and was called to his eternal home October 7, 2017 at the age of 69.

Phil, a lifelong resident of Mabank, TX., proudly served his country during the Vietnam War, was president of the...

Sep 29, 2017

Karen Jane Thompson of Mabank, Texas passed away peacefully on September 29, 2017 in Mabank, Texas.  She was born December 18, 1953 in Dallas, Texas to Bobby Gene & Joyce Jane Chambers Taylor.  She grew up in a loving home with 3 brothers; Ronnie Taylor, Randy Taylor & his wife LaDonna and Bobby Taylor & his wife Donna.

Sep 18, 2017

Michael Ray Shinn of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed away on September 18, 2017 in Athens, Texas.  He was born August 22, 1961 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Kennith & Jeanne Clark Shinn.

Michael attended elementary school in Canton and graduated from Bandera High School in 1979.  For the last 17 years he was the manager at...

Sep 17, 2017

Dawn Elaina Ellis-Kortes was born July 18th 1966 to Tommy and Jo Ellis.  Dawn went home to be with the Lord on September 17th 2017. She was 51.

She is survived by her sons Trent and Chris Kortes, her stepchildren Shawn and Melissa Kortes, her mother Jo Atkinson, her sister Annette Widmer and husband Alan, her brother...

Sep 15, 2017

Arlene Gail Hitt of Tool, Texas passed away peacefully on September 15, 2017 in Tyler, Texas.  She was born May 10, 1952 to Maurice & Geraldine Foulk.  She grew up with in a loving home with her best friend and dear sister Beth McDonald.

Arlene graduated from Spruce High School in Dallas, Texas in 1970.  She was...

Sep 14, 2017

Janie Marie Davis of Seven Points, Texas passed away peacefully with her loved ones at her side on September 14, 2017 in Tyler, Texas.  She was born February 15, 1944 to James Charles & Dorothy Ellen Barton Matheson.  She grew up with 4 sisters; Glenda Madison, Midge Gervers, Patsy Oden & Dorothy Fisher and 3 brothers; Terry Matheson, James...

Sep 10, 2017

Dakota Dean Crouse of Trinidad, Texas passed away peacefully with his family at his side on September 10, 2017 in Dallas, Texas.  He was born August 5, 1992 to Tony Crouse and Penny Edwards.  He grew up with 3 brothers; Bobby Roberts, Brady Crouse and Austin Crouse and a sister Brittani Dillard.

Cody as his family and...

Sep 7, 2017

Samuel Charles Franklin of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed away peacefully on September 7, 2017.  He was born January 12, 1955 in Mabank, Texas to the home of Charlie & Ethell Mae Oliver Franklin.  Samuel grew up with 3 sisters; Charlene Franklin, Mary A Franklin Hazel Franklin and 3 brothers; Charles Franklin Jr., Ellis Franklin & his wife Anita...

Sep 2, 2017

Patricia Ann Hickson of Mabank, Texas passed away peacefully with her loved ones at her side on September 2, 2017.  She was born June 3, 1950 in Dallas, Texas to the home of Johnny Jackson & Claudia Vivian McCarty Blaylock.  Trish, as all her family and friends knew her grew up in a loving home with 2 sisters; Marlyand...

Aug 29, 2017

David Vincent Schaffer of Mabank, Texas passed away on August 29, 2017 in Tyler, Texas.  He was born February 6, 1959 in Denver, Colorado to Ray Frank & Hessie Mae Lewing Schaffer.  David  grew up in a loving home with 2 sisters, 1 brother; Glenna Myers & her husband Jimmy, Sally Johnson & her husband Terry and a brother Joe Schaffer....

Aug 26, 2017

Bobby Ray Splawn of Eustace, Texas passed away on August 26, 2017 in Athens, Texas surrounded by loved ones.  He was born May 22, 1939 in Prairieville, Texas to Samuel Scott & Bertie Odell Jones Splawn.  Bobby grew up in a loving home with 2 sisters; Thelma Moser and Shirley Kirkpatrick.

Bobby attended Kemp High School.  He...

Aug 24, 2017

Paul Vincent Montgomery of Mabank, Texas passed away peacefully on August 24, 2017 in Tyler, Texas.  He was born May 18, 1934 in Little Rock, Arkansas to William Buford & Oakreta Alexander Montgomery.  Paul grew up with 3 brothers; Bill Montgomery, Harold Montgomery & Russell Montgomery and 2 sisters; Nora Pickett and Joann Morgan & her husband Jack.

Paul...

Aug 22, 2017

Phillip Blankinship of Kemp, Texas passed away peacefully on August 22, 2017 at his home with his loved ones at his side.  He was born July 9, 1962 in Spearman, Texas to Earl & Clesta Anderson Blankinship.  Phil grew up in a loving home with a brother; Bob Blankinship and 3 sisters; Celeste Blankinship, Sheree Bankinship & Earline Blankinship.

Aug 22, 2017

Charles Edward Childers 95 of Kemp, Texas passed away on  August 22, 2017 with his love ones at his side.  He was born to James Carl Childers and Mamie Lineberger on January 22,   1922 in  Ripley, Mississippi.  He loved the Lord, reading his bible, family and his friends.  His close relationship with God guided him in many places where he made...

Aug 20, 2017

Nancy Ann Brown of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed away peacefully on August 20, 2017 at her home with her loved ones at her side.  She was born September 20, 1946 in Dallas, Texas to Albert Clarence & Onnie Gray Fritz.  Nancy grew up in a loving home with 3 brothers; Ray, Walton & Clarence and a sister Tinna...

Aug 13, 2017

Jerry (Bubba) Melvin Dillard Jr, 34, of Gun Barrel City, TX, passed away on August 13, 2017.

Jerry is survived by his sons Jasper Madix and Jayden Myles, long-time girlfriend Crystal Bass and her son Khristian, mother Karen Dillard of Tool, sister Marie McCuistion, half-sisters Julia Dillard, Jana Bloxom, and Shellie Beasley, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles,...

Aug 10, 2017

Rebecca (Becky) Lenamond passed away August 10, 2017 at her home in Kemp, Texas after a very short and courageous battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by her family and friends at the time of her peaceful passing.

Becky was born in Austin, Texas on November 27, 1943 and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School and attended the University...