Obituaries

Oct 3, 2020

Clayton Eugene “Bro. Buddy” Hazell went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 3, 2020.  Bro. Buddy is a longtime resident, pastor, and servant of Malakoff, TX.

He was born October 13, 1930 in Batson, Texas to Sam and June Hazell.  He served our country by serving in the US Navy.  He is so very proud that...

Sep 28, 2020

Edna Racker, 92,of Malakoff, TX; beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and friend was called to her eternal resting place on September 28, 2020. She entered this world on July 24, 1928 in Bishop, TX, born to William Charles and Bessie Dowell Vieregge

Edna was a lifelong resident of Malakoff, she was an active member of the First Baptist Church, Malakoff. She...

Sep 26, 2020

Sep 24, 2020

Sep 24, 2020

Sandra Jean Sanner 70, of Athens, TX passed away September 24, 2020 in Tyler, TX.

She was born January 21, 1950 in Riverside, CA to Bobby Lee and Helen Fugate Ray.

Sandra and her husband Dr. David Paul Sanner moved to the Henderson County area 19 years ago when he opened his medical practice in Malakoff.

She is preceded in...

Sep 21, 2020

Sep 17, 2020

Josephine Bennett, 84, of Tool, TX, beloved Mother, grandmother, sister and friend was called by her Blessed Savior to her eternal resting place on September 16, 2020.  She entered this world on January 8, 1936 in Natchitoches, LA born to Charles Dillard and Dollie Mae Huddleston Brazzel.  She was a beautiful person, both inside and out.  She was a member...

Sep 13, 2020

Jimmie Adams, 84, beloved husband, father, and grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on September 13, 2020.

He entered this world on February 13, 1936 in Longview, TX, born to Bernice and Orene Adams.

 Jimmie proudly served in the Navy, he was a member of the American Legion, and Shriners.

He is preceded in death by his parents;...

Sep 8, 2020

Joshua Matthews, 45, was called to his eternal resting place on September 8, 2020.

He entered this world on March 1, 1975 in Athens, TX, born to Ricky and Byrlene Matthews.

He is preceded in death by his mother Byrlene Matthews, and his grandparents.

He is survived by his father Ricky and wife Carol, ex-wife; Rhonda Bacy, ex-wife; Kimmie Matthews,...

Sep 8, 2020

Pete G Ayala, 68; husband, father, grandfather great-grandfather and friend; left his life here on earth to be with his heavenly Father on September 8, 2020 in Irving, TX.

Pete was born to Juan Ayala and Juanita Granados Ayala.

All who knew Pete, knew that he loved his family and enjoyed playing with the babies.

Those who preceded Pete in...

Sep 6, 2020

Michael Dotson, 64 years old of Kemp, TX, passed away on September 6, 2020 in Kemp, TX.

Michael was born in 1956 to David Dotson and Martha Munson Dotson.

He was preceded in death by his parents David and Martha Dotson.

He is survived by his loving sister, Judy Dotson.  David was very well loved by all his friends.

A...

Sep 3, 2020

Peggy Darline Julian passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 in Dallas, TX, she was 85 years old.

She was born to Elvis and Psyche Moore in Lamar County.

She has been apart of Cedar Creek Lake and Malakoff since 1957. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Malakoff.

She is preceded in death by her parents Elvis and Psyche...

Aug 30, 2020

Lavonne Gonzales 67, of Malakoff, TX passed away August 30, 2020.

Lavonne was born July 10, 1953 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Calvin and Helen Henry.

She is preceded in death by her mother Helen Henry, husband Jose Gonzales, son Allen Horton Jr., son Donald Horton, and brother Donald Henry.

She is survived by her father Calvin Henry, children...

Aug 27, 2020

Suzanne Kowalik Bickerstaff left her earthly loved ones behind and joined her loved one who preceded her in death, one being her husband of over 40 years, Marvin Bickerstaff.

Born in Hobson, Texas to Mary and Ignatz Kowalik, she was one of nine children and part of the first Texas-Polish American Community.

Sue is survived by her daughter Melinda Ellzey...

Aug 26, 2020

William Eugene Grigsby, beloved husband, father, and grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on August 26, 2020, he was 95 years old.

He entered this world on June 27, 1925 in Cleburne, TX, born to Arthur and Leola Grigsby.

He has been a part of the community since 1979, and was a member of Providence Baptist Church, where...

Aug 24, 2020

Anthony Wayne Lewis, 51 of Plano, TX passed away August 24, 2020.

Mr. Lewis was born January 9, 1969 in Garland, TX to Joel Griffith and Linda Joyce Natalie.

He is preceded in death by his father Joel Griffith, stepfather Scott Lewis, stepfather Robert “Bob” Natalie, step mother Cynthia Griffith, grandparents Mack J. Winters, Yvonne Winters, and Grandma Griffith.

 

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Aug 23, 2020

Margaret Ruth “Margie” Hardy 86, of Mineola, TX entered her heavenly home on August 23, 2020.  Margie’s beautiful smile will be greatly missed but those who know her, know her love for the Lord and know she is dancing and singing and having a great reunion in heaven.

Margie was born October 24, 1933, in Athens, Texas to Aubrey Lee...

Aug 15, 2020

Jesus Puga of Malakoff passed away August 15, 2020 in Tyler, TX.

Mr. Puga was born December 24, 1963 in San Lius De La Paz, Guanajuato, Mexico to Antonio Puga and Damiana Sotelo Puga.

Jesus and his family have been a part of the Malakoff community for 25 years.

He is survived by his wife Ma.Reyes Guzman, children Jorge Alberto...

Aug 10, 2020

Martha Mae Murrell went home to Heaven on August 10, 2020 after a brief illness.

She was born August 11, 1957 to Fred and Fannie Belle Rockholt in Phoenix, AZ.

She lived on a ranch until moving to Tyler area and attending school in Winona where she graduated in 1975 as salutatorian. She attended TJC and was an Apache Belle.

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Aug 9, 2020

Roger Driggars passed away August 9, 2020 at his home in Trinidad, TX.

He was born to A.A. and Mary Ellen Driggars in Dallas, TX.

Roger loved his dogs, enjoyed fishing, and cars.

He is preceded in death by his parents, A.A. and Mary Driggars, and brother, Barry Driggars.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Driggars, daughter, Melissa Driggars,...