Obituaries

Jimmy Waymire

Sep 24, 2024

Jimmy Oderral Waymire, 88, beloved father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on September 24, 2024.

He entered this world on August 13, 1936 in Heavener, OK, born to Calvin and Mary Ann Waymire.

Jimmy, or Oderral as he was known to friends, proudly served in the Army from 1959-1961. He was a long time member and...

Preston Hughes

Sep 23, 2024

Preston Hughes, 69, was called to his eternal resting place on September 23, 2024.

He entered this world on May 22, 1955 in Longview, TX, born to Tommie and Bonnie (Blackwell) Hughes. Though he was born in Texas, Preston grew up and lived for many years in Alaska. He returned to Texas about 5 or 6 years ago. Preston loved...

Pauline Moore

Sep 13, 2024

Pauline Moore, beloved mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on September 13, 2024.

She entered this world on October 15, 1939 in Santa Maria, CA, born to Paul and Dorothy Partridge. She was a member of Lake Community Fellowship Church in Athens, TX.

She is preceded in death by her parents Paul and Dorothy...

Nancy Graff

Sep 13, 2024

Nancy Diane Graff, age 82 passed away on September 13, 2024 in Tyler, TX.

Nancy was born on April 25, 1942 in Tulsa, OK to Glen Alexander and Louise Myers Alexander.

She married the love of her life Mike Graff on Dec. 16, 1983. She enjoyed sewing and made a career with sewing for WRB for 20 years. She enjoyed...

Jean Cole

Sep 12, 2024

Jean Evelyn Cole (née Lane) passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, in Gun Barrel City, Texas, at the age of 93. She was born on May 13, 1931, in Lubbock, Texas. Jean's long life was marked by her warmth and dedication to her community. She loved reading the Bible and having Bible study with friends. As a Christian, she...

Richard Tudor

Sep 9, 2024

Richard Dennis Tudor, 76, passed away September 9, 2024.

Richard was born April 12, 1948, in Robstown, TX (near Corpus Christi) to Owen Tudor and Gracie B. Tudor.

Following high school, 19-year-old Richard voluntarily enlisted in the United States Navy in December of 1967 to serve our nation during a time of active war. Petty Officer Tudor...

Margaret Sherrill

Sep 1, 2024

Anne Sherrill, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on September 1, 2024.

She entered this world on February 19, 1946 in Mississippi.

Anne had a vast knowledge in many subjects, including nursing, financial, and ministry. She earned her bachelor's degree in nursing, and was an Ordained Minister through the Assemblies of God. She was...

Shirley Hillhouse

Aug 31, 2024

Shirley Hillhouse, age 69, passed away on August 31, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Charles Harris; sisters Linda Harris, and Janice Harris.

She is survived by her husband Carl Hillhouse, children Jennifer Loar, Shane Carroll and wife Candice; grandchildren Ryker Carroll, Jeremy Loar; and mother-in-law Wanda Marcella Hillhouse.

Services for Shirley will be held on...

Paula Matthews

Aug 27, 2024

Paula Mae Matthews, 76, was called to her eternal resting place on August 27, 2024.

She entered this world on December 9, 1947 in Boothbay Harbor, ME, born to Orman and Ethel (Clifford) Poland. She grew up in Maine in a family of fishermen. In 1965 she married Richard Matthews and they eventually moved to Texas. She lived in the...

Bernard "Cotton" Meyer

Aug 12, 2024

Bernard Andrew "Cotton" Meyer passed away peacefully on the morning of August 12, 2024 at the age of 89.

Cotton is survived by his wife of 71 years, Sandra Sue Wilbanks Meyer. His Son Ricky Meyer and wife Kit. His grandchildren: Angela Castillo and husband Chris, Lisa Dooley and husband Bart, Kelli Williams and husband Tommy, Collen Meyer and wife...

Alfred Ledbetter

Aug 3, 2024

Alfred Lee Ledbetter, 91, entered heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 3, 2024. He was born on April 11,1933 in Marlin, Texas to Roland Lee (Boots) and Jennie Belle (Hickman) Ledbetter, the youngest of 9 children.

Alfred Lee attended Bruceville-Eddy ISD as a child. He spent his younger adult years serving our country in the...

Thomas Taaffe

Aug 3, 2024

Thomas Taaffe, 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend was called home to heaven on August 3, 2024.

He was born on December 28, 1937 in Trinidad Texas to Robert and Ruby Taaffe.

Thomas served in the Marines and went on to earn a masters degree in engineering from Texas Tech University, studied in the PhD program, and later graduated...

Mark Jensen

Aug 1, 2024

Mark Allen Jensen, 64, was called to his eternal resting place on August 1, 2024.

He entered this world on January 18, 1960 in Dallas, TX, born to Frank and Frances Jensen.

Mark went to school in Dallas, TX where he learned to play baseball. He played through high school and was drafted to the SOX straight out of...

Cody Nichols

Jul 15, 2024

Cody Ray Nichols, 36, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2024 in Houston, TX.

He was born November 15, 1987 in Dallas, TX to his loving parents Rusty Nichols and Cindy Garvin.

Also known as "Cody Bear" or "Coco", Cody was raised in Mesquite Texas where he attended North Mesquite High. He was someone that could always make you laugh...

Kenneth Gerhardt

Jul 15, 2024

Kenneth Willard Gerhardt born Sept 5, 1941 in Kenedy, TX to Daniel E. and Irene Hoffman Gerhardt. He died on July 15, 2024 in Tyler, TX.

Kenneth grew up in Kenedy, TX where he graduated from Kenedy High School in 1960. He later began his career working for Lone Star Gas, (later Enserch Exploration) a career that lasted 35 years....

Gerald Lopez

Jul 10, 2024

Gerald Lopez age 66 passed away on July 10, 2024 in Texas, he was born on June 12, 1958 in Chicago Illinois.

He enjoyed hanging out with his friends and being with his children.

Hobbies were fishing, shooting pool, and other things.

Preceding him in death are his parents, one brother Steven Lopez.

Survivors include his twin brother Paul...

Shirley Arnold

Jul 9, 2024

Shirley Mae Arnold, 88, was called to her eternal resting place on July 9, 2024. She entered this world on February 23, 1936, in Canton, TX, born to Albert and Hazel Akin. Shirley was a creative person who enjoyed quilting and crocheting. She liked to play cards with people at her church. And she worked for many years as a...

Sharon Carroll

Jul 7, 2024

Sharon Carroll, 66, was called to her eternal resting place on July 7, 2024.

She entered this world on September 21, 1957 in Dallas, TX, born to Carl and Elvada Burnett. She was the widow of Rickey Lee Carroll, who served his country in the Marines. She will be interred with him at DFW National Cemetery.

Sharon is preceded in...

Gary Hunter

Jul 4, 2024

Mr. Gary Don Hunter was born September 17, 1952 to the parentage of Lorene Dawson (mother) and Jesse Jack Green (Father). He passed away July 4, 2024. Gary, known to his friends as "GayPop" and "G Boski", lived his whole life in Malakoff. He received his education in Malakoff school district. He graduated from Malakoff High School in 1971. He...

Linda Cox

Jun 29, 2024

Linda Cox, 73, was called to her eternal resting place on June 29, 2024.

She was born October 10, 1950 in Trinidad, TX, John and Hazel Airheart.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents John and Hazel, husband Jimmy Clinton Pruett Sr., son Homer Wayne Haley, brothers Jewell Airheart, Stanley Airheart, Johnny Airheart, Franklin Airheart, and sister...