Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Aug 21, 2021

Cecil Collum, 54, dad, son, and granddaddy was called home on August 21, 2021.

He entered this world on June 29, 1967 in Kermit, TX, born to Joseph and Erline Collum Stanfield.

Cecil enjoyed life and letting the wind blow in his face as he rode his motorcycles. He worked in the oilfield, was a heavy machine operator, mechanic and his...

Aug 15, 2021

Robert Bockhold, 56, beloved son, was called to his eternal resting place on August 15, 2021. He entered this world on July 18, 1965 in Owatonna, MN, born to Albert and Wanda Bockhold. He was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler, TX.He is preceded in death by his father Albert Bockhold; sister Rosann Hanson; brother-in-law...

Aug 13, 2021

Aquanauta Cogburn, 46, beloved mother, sister, and friend was called to her eternal home in heaven with God on August 13, 2021. She entered this world on December 22, 1974 in Tulsa, OK, born to Harmon and Joyce Cogburn. Her children describe her as an avid Reba McEntire fan. She was very honest and truthful. She would speak the truth...

Aug 10, 2021

Michael Dahlheim of Malakoff, Texas passed away on Aug 10, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 1, 2021

Maxie Henderson, 50, loved husband, dad, and beepa was called to his eternal resting place on August 1, 2021. Maxie was born on July 8, 1971 in Waxahachie, TX, to Charlie and Gwendolyn Henderson.

He was an electrician by trade and love hunting, fishing, four wheelin, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.

Maxie is preceded in...

Aug 1, 2021

Jul 30, 2021

Justin "Beast" Pressley, age 38, passed away on July 30, 2021.Justin was born on June 28, 1983, in Bloomington, IL to Annette Pressley and David Moore.He was preceded in death by his brother Tim Sheehan.He will be so missed by all - Dave Moore in Bloomington, IL, Wayne and Annette Bishop in Albuquerque, NM, Jim and Irene Sheehan in El...

Jul 27, 2021

Gary Ottmo, 64, beloved son, husband and father was called to his eternal resting place on July 27, 2021. He entered this world on October 2, 1956 in Dallas, TX, born to Lloyd and Paula Ottmo.

Gary moved to the Cedar Creek area in 2008. He also served in the Marines. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He...

Jul 25, 2021

Loretta A. Basham was born in West Virginia on August 1, 1937, to Myrtle Grace Bailey and Admiral Dewey Bailey. She then moved to Texas in the early 1960's where she made her home in Trinidad. She spent the last 48 years of her life in Trinidad until she lost her courageous battle with blood cancer on July 25, 2021.

Loretta...

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