All Obituaries

Oct 5, 2022

Lauren W. Huffman, 62, passed away on October 5, 2022.  She was born on July 24, 1960, in Dallas, Texas.

Lauren was a retired nurse who cared for and loved many patients during her career.  She was kind, loving, and always caring for others.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Oct 3, 2022

William Kurt Donaghey, 51, passed away on October 3, 2022.  He was born on July 26, 1971, in Dallas, Texas.

Kurt worked as a trailer mechanic for KLLM in Lancaster, Texas, for 18 years.  In 1993, he moved to the Cedar Creek Lake area.  He attended First Baptist Church in Malakoff, Texas.  He enjoyed working on cars...

Sep 28, 2022

On September 28, 2022, we lost our son, our little brother, our uncle, and our friend.  Justin Kase Bruce was 27 years old.  He was born on August 21, 1995, in Athens, Texas, to parents Robert Matthew Bruce, Sr. and Leisa Lanette Wall Bruce.

He loved working on cars, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his family...

Sep 28, 2022

Fred S. Miller, 81, of Gun Barrel City, passed away on September 28, 2022.  The cause of death was COPD.  Fred was born in Corpus Christi, TX, on November 10, 1940, to Robert and Marguerite Miller.

Fred served in the U.S. Navy from 1956-1960 and then moved to Oregon, where he worked as a logger, and it...

Sep 27, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Kelly Eugene Stewart.  He passed away peacefully on September 27, 2022, at the age of 61, surrounded by his children.  He was born on June 12, 1961, in Odessa, Texas, to parents Harold Stewart and Mary Ward Stewart.

Our dad enjoyed playing cards, traveling...

Sep 26, 2022

David William Bohannon, Jr., 68, passed away on September 26, 2022.  He was born on October 16, 1953, in Dallas, Texas, to parents David William Bohannon, Sr. and Pauline Dennis Bohannon.

Bo loved God, his family, and his friends that became family. He is also known as Bo “Dennie.”  When you were his friend, it was a...

Sep 24, 2022

Derwood “Bull” Oran Durham, 76, peacefully passed away at home on September 24, 2022.  He was born on October 21, 1945, in El Centro, California, to parents David Oran Durham and Millie Lee Bishop Durham.

He proudly served in the Special Unit Force of the Navy Seals in Vietnam from April 1963 and was honorably discharged in...

Sep 13, 2022

Susan Marie Murphy, 66, passed away on September 13, 2022.  She was born on April 8, 1956, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to parents Lawrence Patrick Kennedy and Ruth Marie Tinjum Kennedy.

Susan was a dog groomer by trade with a long list of clients.  She was one of the best in the business with many distinguished...

Sep 12, 2022

Phillip Shane Shirley was born on June 12, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Thomas Lynn Shirley and Johnelle Fortner Lacey Shirley.  Phillip passed away on September 12, 2022.

He worked as a mechanic for 35 years for TransPro Transmissions in Dallas, Texas. He was a wonderful representative of TransPro and turned many clients into lifelong friends. ...

Sep 11, 2022

Barbara Lee Pierce, 85, passed away on September 11, 2022.  She was born on December 12, 1936, in Gainesville, Texas, to parents William Lee Shell and Lizybell Ellen Cook Shell.

She enjoyed reading, cooking, sewing, watching old TV shows, and especially telling Papa what to do.  She was a strong, independent, and unique woman that will be...

Sep 11, 2022

Betty Joan Painter, 82, passed away on September 11, 2022.  She was born on February 20, 1940, in Williamsport, Indiana, to parents Roland Brooks and Mary Kokenberg Brooks.

Betty was dearly loved by her family.  She will never be forgotten by all who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents;...

Sep 3, 2022

Penny Lee Roberts, 54, passed away on September 3, 2022.  She was born on September 26, 1967, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Richard Roberts and Doris Briscoe Roberts.

Penny enjoyed fishing, playing pool, camping, floating on the river, traveling, and spending time at the beach.  She liked her smoke and being chill.  She enjoyed spending time with...

Sep 2, 2022

Rhoda Maxiene Jacobs, 92, passed away on September 2, 2022.  She was born on September 18, 1929, in Bridgeport, Nebraska, to parents Walter Harrison and Mildred Harbach.

In the 70s Rhoda worked as the Café Kitchen Manager at Memorial Hospital in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

She is survived by daughter Barbara Bowers; son Dale Jacobs and wife...

Aug 31, 2022

Elton Ray Snow, 87, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, August 31, 2022.  He was born on October 18, 1934, in Ackerely, Texas, to parents Rogger Lee Snow and Novice Opal Roberts Snow.

As a child, Ray grew up learning the value of hard work and labor as a cotton picker...

Aug 25, 2022

Lou Jean Barina, 80, passed away on August 25, 2022, peacefully at home with her family by her side.  She was born on March 22, 1942, in Dallas, Texas.

Jean loved Bingo, playing cards, old movies, scented candles, and casino trips where she would spend hours testing her luck on the slot machines.  But most importantly, she...

Aug 24, 2022

Robert Lee Forest, 57, passed away on August 24, 2022.  He was born on July 11, 1965, in Englewood, Colorado, to parents John Edward Forest and Joyce Deloris Larson Forest.

Robert was hard working and enjoyed being a firefighter.  He never met a stranger; he enjoyed helping people.  Hobbies included collecting coins and hunting.  He loved his...

Aug 22, 2022

John C. Stewart, Lt Col US AR Ret, was born in Huntsville, Arkansas, on November 28, 1932.  He went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2022.

He attended the University of Arkansas and spent his entire career in the insurance field with Employers Casualty, Safeco, American United Life, and Cologne Life Re.  John was the...

Aug 18, 2022

Billie Jean Anderson, 75, of Kemp, Texas, passed away on August 18, 2022, peacefully at home in her bed.  Billie was born on May 25, 1947, in Aley, Texas.

Isaiah 57:1-2

The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken...

Aug 14, 2022

Richard “Ricky” Alan Davis was born on December 10, 1954, in Kaufman, Texas, to parents Jimmie Mack and Audrey ‘Faye’ Davis.  Ricky, 67, passed away on August 14, 2022.

Ricky lived life to the fullest from his adolescence through adulthood.  He was always independent and began mowing lawns when he was about nine, serving Crandall residents.  As...

Aug 13, 2022

Jaime Pitman Warren, 68, passed away on August 13, 2022.  She was born on August 12, 1954, in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

She was raised in the Panhandle and grew up horseback.  She earned two Master’s Degrees, one in English and the other in Marriage & Family Counseling.  She volunteered for many years at Parkland Hospital counseling patients with...