All Obituaries
Paula Cottom
May 29, 2026
Paula Cottom, age 79, passed away on May 29, 2026, in Tyler, Texas. She was born on August 25, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to mother Dorothy Sullivan.
Paula is survived by her husband of over 21 years, James Cottom of Mabank, Texas; son, Daniel Geist of San Antonio, Texas; sister, Sandy Shontell of Braintree, Massachusetts; and brother, Shawn Barrett of Scituate,...
Patricia Kay Doskocil
May 27, 2026
Patricia Kay Doskocil, age 68, passed away on May 27, 2026, in Gun Barrel City, Texas. She was born on August 27, 1957, in Sugar Land, Texas, to parents George W. and Florence Mae (Wink) Beebe.
Patricia was a woman who embraced life with an open heart and an exuberant spirit. Known for her outgoing personality and a deep love for...
David H. Stanley
May 19, 2026
David H. Stanley, age 65, passed away on May 19, 2026, in Tyler, Texas. He was born on September 8, 1960, in Corsicana, Texas, to parents James Samuel and Norma “Pinky” (Cooper) Stanley.
David spent much of his life in the Cedar Creek Lake area, calling it home for 37 years. He worked as a truck driver for 33 years, a...
Lisa Marie Dunning
May 6, 2026
Lisa Marie Dunning, age 59, passed away on May 6, 2026, in Tyler, Texas. She was born on December 13, 1966, in Alton, Illinois, to father Henry Dunning, Jr. and mother Barbara Nell Carroll.
Lisa lived a life that radiated warmth, kindness, and unwavering support for everyone fortunate enough to know her. Her journey through life was enriched by the simple...
Joyce Ann Kaser
May 6, 2026
Joyce Ann Kaser, age 84, of Kemp, Texas, passed away on May 6, 2026. She was born in Pratt, West Virginia on November 4, 1941, to parents, Clarence and Gladys (Steele) Cole.
Joyce graduated from Millersport High School in 1959. She embraced life with warmth and kindness. Alongside her husband Charles William Kaser, whom she married on May 19, 1962, she...
Barbara Wilson
May 1, 2026
Barbara Wilson, age 86, passed away on May 1, 2026, in Gun Barrel City, Texas. She was born on August 12, 1939, in Houston, Texas to parents L.E. and Alice Marie (Wells) Wood.
Linda Clark Guthrie
Apr 30, 2026
Linda Clark Guthrie, age 77, of Kaufman, Texas, passed away on April 30, 2026. She was born in Texarkana, Arkansas, on September 10, 1948, to parents John and Pearl (Whitt) Clark.
Linda was a proud graduate of Eastwood College, her creative spirit and dedication led her to a rewarding career at LoneStar Gas, where she distinguished herself by designing their mailing...
Dorothy Harris Banks
Apr 26, 2026
Dorothy Harris Banks, age 96, of Arlington, Texas, went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2026. She was born in Moore, Texas, on October 28, 1929, to parents Denman and Loretta (Evans) Harris.
Dorothy graduated from Devine High School in 1947, embarking initially on a career as a telephone operator. But it was her marriage to Jack Banks on...
Laura Collier
Apr 26, 2026
Laura Collier, age 90, of Forney, Texas, passed away on April 26, 2026. She was born in Dallas, Texas, on March 6, 1936, to parents Fredee W. and Grace Lee (Ruff) Guthrie.
In her life, Laura was happiest when she was serving The Lord, and when presenting her Rose of Sharon message; evangelizing to all where doors opened. Her proudest moments...
Melinda Hathcock
Apr 24, 2026
Melinda Hathcock, age 68, of Tool, Texas, passed away on April 24, 2026. She was born in Dallas, Texas, on May 20, 1957, to parents Hollis and Joy (Mack) Fisher.
Melinda graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and attended Community Business College. Melinda carried her education with pride, using it to build a career that benefited her community in practical and...
Shirley Jean Hamrick
Apr 23, 2026
Shirley Jean Hamrick, age 86, passed away on April 23, 2026, in Tyler, Texas. She was born on March 5, 1940, to Frank Henry Alonzo and Margie Almena Mann in Sherman, Texas, as the oldest child of five.
Shirley was known as a jokester who was deeply loved by her many friends and all her family. She worked as an office...
Don Garrett
Apr 20, 2026
Donald Gene Garrett, age 78, of Payne Springs, Texas, passed away on April 20, 2026. He was born in Dallas, Texas, on October 28, 1947, to parents E.C. and Shirley (Boren) Garrett.
Don’s education journey started at H. Grady Spruce High School in Dallas, Texas, and continued at the United States Marine Boot Camp in San Diego, California, from which he...
Tim "Timmy" Light
Apr 19, 2026
Tim "Timmy" Light, age 63, of Garland, Texas, passed away on April 19, 2026. He was born in Glendale, California, on June 19, 1962, to parents Daniel and Barbara Light.
Timmy’s journey through life was marked by a strong dedication to both his craft and his family. Timmy was married to love of his life Vivian for 43 years. A proud...
Don L. Randle
Apr 11, 2026
Don L. Randle, age 81, of Kemp, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2026. He was born in Grand Prairie, Texas, on February 11, 1945, to parents Alfred E. and Adina (Gebert) Randle.
Don was affectionately known by many as “Mr. Sunshine.” He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War from 1970-1972. Don spent many years working alongside his brother...
Kenneth Harvey Springer, Jr.
Mar 30, 2026
Kenneth Harvey Springer Jr., age 67, of Balch Springs, Texas, passed away on March 30, 2026. He was born in Dallas, Texas, on May 10, 1958 to parents, Kenneth Springer, Sr., and Juanita (Lumby) Springer.
Kenneth was a man who loved his family deeply, especially his children, whose accomplishments he held close to his heart. He spent his free time immersed...
Cecile E. Dockins
Mar 27, 2026
Cecile E. Dockins, age 97, of Mabank, Texas, passed away on March 27, 2026. She was born in Lancaster, Texas on October 4, 1928, to parents, William and Maggie (Roberts) King.
Cecile lived a life defined by deep faith, unwavering love, and nurturing care for those around her. Her journey through nearly a century was one marked by a gentle spirit...
Emily Sue Barnes
Mar 24, 2026
Emily Sue Barnes, age 79, of Kaufman, Texas, passed away on March 24, 2026. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on January 14, 1947, to parents, Chester and Virginia (Word) Larimer.
Earl Vinson Davis
Mar 22, 2026
Earl Vinson Davis, age 97, of Malakoff, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026. He was born in Powell, Texas, on February 5, 1929, to Ben and Edna (Vinson) Davis.
Earl is preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Edna; his sister, Venetia Jobe Dodd; his beloved wife, Frances (Hemphill) Davis; their son, Robert Davis; and their first grandson,...
Michael Don Shaid
Mar 19, 2026
Michael Don Shaid, age 68, of Mabank, Texas, passed away on March 19, 2026. He was born in Palestine, Texas on March 19, 1958, to parents Reuben Berwell and Marilyn Yvonne (Browning) Shaid.
Growing up, Michael was no stranger to early mornings and discipline. He attended Catholic school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, before later attending Palestine High School, class of 1976....
Elmer Charles Belssner
Mar 16, 2026
Elmer Charles Belssner, age 78, of Mabank, Texas, passed away on March 16, 2026. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 2, 1947, to parents, Norman and Antoinette (Kubitz) Belssner.
Elmer grew up in Illinois and graduated from Norridge High School and attended The University of Illinois, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree. On August 24, 1968, Elmer married Linda...
