Obituaries

Geraldine Gaddis

Nov 5, 2021

Geraldine Gaddis, 85, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on November 5, 2021. She entered this world on November 17, 1935 in Smackover, AR, born to James Lavelle and Minnie Lee Clawson. Geraldine loved life and loved her family. She married her soul mate and love of her life Ernie Gaddis on August 15,...

John Harry Furrer

Oct 28, 2021

John Furrer, 92, beloved father, was called to his eternal resting place on October 28, 2021. He entered this world on April 26, 1929 in South Gate, CA, born to Arnold and Maria Furrer. John is a member of Styx Church of Christ. He has lived in the area for over 55 years. He was a sheet metal machinist and...

Heather Lee Marasco

Oct 27, 2021

Heather Marasco, 52, beloved daughter and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on October 27, 2021. She entered this world on August 21, 1969 and was held in the arms of her parents, Don and Sharon Marasco. She is survived by her father Don Marasco; son Vance Lira and Janet; her precious dogs Sassie and Domino. She is...

Jennifer Lynn Green-Burks

Oct 23, 2021

Jennifer Green Burks, 38, beloved mother, daughter, sister, friend, and loved member of Tiger Nation was called to her eternal resting place on October 23, 2021.

She entered this world on February 5, 1983 in Fort Dix, NJ, born to Barry and Deborah Green.

Jennifer loved her Tigers, her boys, and her daddy. She was a paraprofessional at Malakoff...

Debra Denise Willis

Oct 21, 2021

Debra Willis, age 56, passed away on October 21, 2021.

Debra was born in Irving, TX to Richard Dempsey and Sandra Dempsey. Debra was married to Charles (Randy) Willis for 28 years.

She was preceded in death by her father Richard Dempsey; mother Sandra Dempsey; grandmother Violet Feldhusen (AKA Grandma Peewee).

She is survived by her beloved...

Deloris Jean Stoffers

Oct 13, 2021

Deloris Jean Stoffers age 72 passed away peacefully at her home on October 12, 2021. She was born November 23, 1948 in Hope, AR.

Deloris is preceded in death by her parents Billie Jean and Emmett Wallace, brother Arthur Wright Jr.

She is survived by her children Clinton Lindsey, Tracey Lindsey, Jamie Wilson, Chris Stoffers, grandchildren Shay Jones, Alexis Kaufman, Sydney Wilson,...

Bobbie Ruth Greeson

Oct 12, 2021

Bobbie Greeson, 87, beloved mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on October 12, 2021. She entered this world on April 26, 1934 in Gilmer, TX, born to Evan and Ruby Shearer. Bobbie is preceded in death by her parents, husband Roy Lee Greeson, children Debbie Mosley, Roy Eugene Greeson, and son-in-law Robert Ashmore.She is survived by...

H L Smith Givan

Oct 12, 2021

H L Smith Givan of Jefferson, TX passed away October 12, 2021 from natural causes. Mr. Givan was born October 11, 1935 to Smith and Sudie Givan of Elizabethtown, KY. May 23, 1953 H L married Shirley Vertrees and had 4 children. Mr. Givan enjoyed fishing, gardening and his grandkids and great grandchildren. Mr. Givan was a wonderful Dad, Granddad,...

Willie Samuel Lundy

Oct 12, 2021

Death has claimed a great family man, William "Willie" Samuel Lundy of Trinidad, who went gently "into that good night" in his home, October 12, 2021. He was the fourth of eight children born to J.R. and Mable Lundy, February 8, 1935, north of Kerens, near Bazette and spent over a decade of his childhood south of Kerens, in Rural...

Opal Hill Tanner

Oct 11, 2021

Opal Tanner, 98, of Malakoff was called to her eternal resting place on October 11, 2021. She entered this world on July 17, 1923 in Hosston, LA, born to Jesse Hill Sr. and Ophelia Hill. Opal graduated from Kilgore College and North Texas State University, Denton, TX. She received her post graduate education from University of Texas at Austin, Abilene...

Mary Margaret Burton

Oct 11, 2021

Mary Margaret Burton, 81, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, was called to her eternal Heavenly resting place on 11 October 2021.

She entered this world on 28 January 1940 in Dallas, TX, born to Clifford Perry and Edna Lee (Crouch) Mills who didn't survive the birth and Clifford was supported by her loving grandmother, "Mama" Leta Clyde (Steger) and "Pappy"...

William Edwin Haisler III

Oct 10, 2021

William Haisler, age 67, passed away on October 10, 2021.William was born in Hillsboro, TX to William Haisler Jr. and Joanne King. He was preceded in death by his mother Joanne; wife Cathy Haisler; and daughter Angela Sorrells. He is survived by his father William Haisler Jr.; son Jodie Sorrells; daughter Kandi Haisler; daughter Gina Haisler; brother Nolan; sisters Rose,...

Coma Delores Spradling

Sep 13, 2021

Coma Delores Spradling of Athens went to be with our Lord and Savior Monday September 13, 2021. Just shy of her 84th birthday. She was born in Emhouse, Texas September 19, 1937 She was a member of Life Fellowship church in Athens. She retired after 20 plus years of service at R-tec/ Marconi Manufacturing in Bedford, Texas. She loved spending...

Donald Ford

Sep 12, 2021

Donald Ford, age 84, passed away on September 12, 2021.Donald was born in Styx, TX to Charles Ford and Glenna Ford. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Seven Points. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Ford; mother Glenna Ford; brother Leon Ford; sister Charlene Childress; sister Cloye Chamberlain; son James Eugene Ford; son Charles...

Waylon Alan Wright

Sep 12, 2021

Waylon Alan Wright was called into the arms of Jesus on September 12, 2021.

Waylon was a special baby from the start. He was born to William and Shawnna Wright in Athens, TX.

He is preceded in death by his great-grandfather Bill Wright; great-grandfather Chuck Salter; great-grandmother Jarelene Spears; great-aunt Sherry Sanford.

He is survived by his patents William and...

Richard Kelly Payne

Sep 10, 2021

Richard Kelly Payne, 68, of Seven Points, TX was called to his eternal resting place on September 10, 2021. He entered this world on July 6, 1953 in Athens, TX, born to Richard and Ellen Payne. He is preceded in death by his parents Richard Pete Payne and Ellen Jo Payne; sisters Belinda Jo, and Baby Payne.He is survived by...

James Edward Williams

Sep 7, 2021

James Edward Williams, 67 of Seven Points, TX passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his mother Peggy Williams.

He is survived by his children Bradley Williams and Chrissa Williams; sister Penny McMillan; six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

A service for James will be held in Tennessee with his family.

Edward Dean Driggars

Aug 29, 2021

Edward Dean Driggars, 66, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away August 29, 2021. Dean, as he was known by everyone, was born to Edward and Mary Driggars in Dallas, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents Edward and Mary; brother Roger Keith Driggars; granddaughter Nevaeh Raye Driggars. He is survived by his wife of 18 years Stacey...

Mary Stewart

Aug 24, 2021

Mary Stewart, 78, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on August 23, 2021.Mary was born to Jesse and Mary Stewart in Fort Worth, TX. She owned a drapery for many years in Dallas, and was a volunteer for the Gun Barrel City Public Library.She is preceded in death by her parents Jesse and Mary Stewart; son James Threadgill; brother...

Amy Arnold

Aug 22, 2021

Amy Arnold, 45, loved wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on August 20, 2021. She entered this world on December 22, 1975 in Dallas, TX, born to David and Sheila Cole. She enjoyed a nursing career until her health became where she could no longer work. After she left nursing she took up sewing...