Obituaries

Pete G Ayala

Pete G Ayala

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...

Michael David Dotson

Michael David Dotson

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...

Peggy Darline Julian

Peggy Darline Julian

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...

Lavonne Gonzales

Lavonne Gonzales

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...

Suzanne "Sue" Kowalik Bickerstaff

Suzanne "Sue" Kowalik Bickerstaff

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...

William Eugene Grigsby

William Eugene Grigsby

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...

Anthony Wayne Lewis

Anthony Wayne Lewis

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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Margaret "Margie" Hardy

Margaret "Margie" Hardy

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...

Jesus Puga

Jesus Puga

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...

Martha Mae Murrell

Martha Mae Murrell

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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Roger Driggars

Roger Driggars

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,...

Jerry Lee Morris

Jerry Lee Morris

Aug 9, 2020

Jerry Lee Morris, 81, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on August 9, 2020.

He entered this world on July 28, 1939 in Dallas, TX, born to Homer and Alice Morris.

Jerry loved to be outside working in the yard, and spending time with his wife. He and his beloved wife, Louise were married...

Amber Leigh England

Amber Leigh England

Aug 7, 2020

Amber Leigh England of Tool, TX passed away Friday, August 7, 2020, she was 44 years old.

She was born to William Carrell and Debra Vaughan on July 30, 1976 in Houston, TX.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather; Hershel James Vaughan, grandmother; Eleonora Carrell, and grandfather; Wiley Carrell.

She is survived by her mother Debra and husband...

Minnie Lou Morgan

Minnie Lou Morgan

Aug 7, 2020

Ms. Minnie Lou Morgan, passed away on August 7, 2020 at her home in Mabank, TX with her family and husband James by her side. Minnie Lou as she was fondly called by her friends and family was 90 years young. A little bouncing baby girl was born March 22, 1930, in Corsicana, TX to Toby Rosco Counts and Gladys...

Dwight Harold Carson Jr.

Dwight Harold Carson Jr.

Aug 2, 2020

Dwight Harold Carson Jr. of Malakoff, Texas entered into eternal rest August 2, 2020 at the age of 92.

Harold was born February 28, 1928 in Malakoff, TX to Dwight Carson Sr. and Dorcas Riddlespurger Carson.

He is preceded in death by his parents Dwight and Dorcas Carson and sister Sara Cope.

Harold is survived by his loving wife Edwina...

Catlin James Caywood

Catlin James Caywood

Jul 31, 2020

Catlin James Caywood, passed away at his home on July 31, 2020.

He entered this world on April 12, 1994 in Quito, Ecuador, born to James and Karina.

The family moved to Venezuela when Cat was a young boy and then to Trinidad, Texas in the 4th grade. Cat graduated from Malakoff High School in 2012. Cat was a deep...

William "Bill" Howell Townley

William "Bill" Howell Townley

Jul 30, 2020

William “Bill” Howell Townley of Malakoff, Texas passed away July 30, 2020 in Palestine.

 

Bill was born December 31, 1958 in Sanford, FL to Lewis Howell Townley and Martha Ann Venable Townley.

 

Bill proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.  He took great pride in being a marine.  He tried to live his life honoring...

Billy John Foster

Billy John Foster

Jul 28, 2020

Billy John Foster ,30 was born September 30, 1989 in Athens, Texas.  He lived in Mabank his whole life.  Billy passed away at UT Health in Tyler, Texas on July 28, 2020. 

Billy had Autism and went to school from age 3 to 22 in Malakoff, Texas.  For the last several years he has gone to a Day-Hab during the...

Jane Burgland

Jane Burgland

Jul 26, 2020

Jane Harvey Burgland, most cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed on July 26, 2020.  Born to Leonard A. Harvey and Irene Bailey Harvey in Burbank, California in 1931, she married Air Force veteran Milo G. Burgland in 1953.  She is survived by her four children; son Gary Burgland and daughters Lynn Waldrep, Rene Jenkins and Sheree Brown and sons-in-law Kent...

Bobbie Massey

Bobbie Massey

Jul 24, 2020

Bobbie Massey, beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on July 24, 2020, he was 79 years old.

He entered this world on November 9, 1940 in Corsicana, TX, born to Robert and Dannie Massey.

He is preceded in death by his wife; Jean Massey, parents; Robert and Dannie Massey, brother; Jerry Don...

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