Obituaries

Jul 4, 2019

Bobbie Herron, 83 passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019.Bobbie was born in Sandia, TX to Portal and Minnie Warren.She is preceded in death by her father; Portal Warren, mother; Minnie Warren, husband; Floyd Herron, and sister; Remona Weldon.She is survived by her daughter; Lucy Herron, son; Milton Herron, brother Adrian Warren, granddaughter; Alicia Zeller, and three great-grandchildren Bentley, Langdon, and...

Jul 4, 2019

Jul 1, 2019

Billie J Baty, age 80 years, of Seven Points, passed away on Monday July 1, 2019 at UT Health Tyler. Bill was born in Wichita Falls, TX on Friday August 26, 1938, son of the late Samuel and the late Ela Mae (Box) Baty. Bill served his country in the Air Force  for over twenty years before retiring as a tech...

Jun 27, 2019

On June 27, 2019 Helen L. Beamon of Malakoff, TX went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Helen was born September 1, 1933 in Corsicana, TX to William Blasingame and Claudia Hayes Blasingame.She is preceded in death by her parents; William and Claudia Blasingame husband; Kenneth Vernon Beamon, son; Roy Joe Beamon, three sisters and two brothers.She is survived...

Jun 20, 2019

Annie Laura Bradley Doubleday, of Trinidad, Texas passed away on Thursday June 20, 2019. She was born on November 9, 1926 in Trinidad, the daughter of Reynolds Banks Bradley and Emily Pearl Brown Bradley.Annie is preceded in death by her parents, Reynolds Banks Bradley and Emily Pearl Brown Bradley, husband, William Romero Doubleday, son, William Reynolds Doubleday, sister, Helen Lucille Bradley...

May 7, 2019

Melvin Edward Crouch 84, of Malakoff, TX went home to be with the Lord May 7, 2019.Melvin was born December 1, 1934 in Leon County, TX to Thurman Edward Crouch and Elma B Crouch.He married the love of his life Barbara Healer Crouch 66 years ago.  They moved to Malakoff in 1965. Melvin retired from Nipak and TVCC.  He was...

Apr 29, 2019

On April 29, 2019, Freddy Bannister, loving husband and father passed away at the age of 81.Freddy was born on January 22, 1938 in Dallas, TX to Jesse and Margie Bannister. He had 8 brothers and 3 sisters. He worked various jobs but had a passion for wheeling and dealing and so most of his years he was able to...

Apr 24, 2019

Dorothy Frances Monroe, age 93 years, of Malakoff, passed away on Wednesday April 24, 2019 Frances was born in Tool, TX on February 28, 1926, daughter of the late Dan and the late Eula Smith. Frances has been around the area her whole life. Before moving to Malakoff, Frances was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Tool, TX for more...

Apr 24, 2019

Michael Leon Moore, age 70 years, of Tool, TX, passed away on Wednesday April 24, 2019 with Hazel his loving wife of 37 years by his side. Michael was born in Hearne, TX, on Monday December 27, 1948, son of Leon and RosaLee Hein Moore.  He retired from the railroad after 47 years of employment.  He is survived by his...

Apr 22, 2019

Wilma Doris Canada MooreDoris went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 22, 2019. She was born May 28, 1923 in Farmersville, Texas to John and Maude Cullum.She was preceded in death by parents, three brothers, two sisters, husbands; Clyde Wesley Canada and Bill Moore. Daughter Betty Jenelle Couch and son Grady Clyde (Butch) Canada. And most...

Apr 19, 2019

William Thomas Bryant, 80 years, of Kemp, passed away on Friday April 19, 2019 at his residence. He was born on Sunday October 23, 1938, the son of the late Robert and the late Helen Bryant.He was preceded in death by his father; Robert Bryant; mother; Helen Bryant, brother; Robert Wheeler Bryant, brother; Roger Dale Bryant, and sister; Alice Drake. ...

Apr 15, 2019

Karon Lavon Dunn of Kerens passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, April 15, 2019; at her home surrounded by her family and friends.  She was born January 29, 1941 in Tyler, Tx to the parents of Jewel and Mildred Davis.Surviving family members are Son, Alvin Lee Bullard, Son, Calvin Joe Bullard, Daughter, Deborah Lee Cummings, Son, Tommy Gene Dunn, Sister, Linda...

Apr 3, 2019

Denise Evans, 53 years, of Athens, passed away on Wednesday April 3, 2019 in Tyler, TX. She was born on Tuesday April 6, 1965 in Athens, TX the daughter of C.R. and the late Bonnie Evans.Denise was a member of St. Matthias Episcopal Church of Athens, and was a part of Pea Pickers Square Dance Club.She is preceded in death...

Mar 20, 2019

Mary Elizabeth "Patsy" Jumper of Athens, TX entered into eternal rest with her heavenly father March 20, 2019.Patsy was born November 30, 1930 in Goodnight Switch, TX to Isaac Wilson Hughes and Mary Francis Wilkins Hughes.She married the love of her life and soul mate John Jumper on April 21, 1951 in Cayuga, TX.  They celebrated 66 years of marriage...

Mar 12, 2019

Rita Lee Fowler, age 70 years, of Mabank, passed away on Tuesday March 12, 2019 at her residence. Rita was born in Dallas, Texas on Monday August 23, 1948, daughter of the late Edward Felts and the late Wanda Henderson.She is preceded in death by her mother; Wanda Henderson, father; Edward Felts, husband; Dave Fowler, husband; Jerry Wilson, son; Dallas...

Mar 5, 2019

Patrick Gilbert Willbanks Sr. of Mabank, TX passed away March 5, 2019 in Tyler, TX.Patrick was born January 1, 1948 in Fort Worth, TX to Gilbert and Doris Willbanks.He is preceded in death by his parents Gib and Doris Willbanks and brother Randy Willbanks.He is survived by his loving wife Sheri Willbanks, daughter Kristi Willbanks and husband Rorry Phillips, son...

Mar 4, 2019

Virginia Eloise Garman, 88 years old of Kemp, TX, left the walks of this life and went to join her beloved husband Jesse Charles Garman on Monday, March 04, 2019.  She was born May 28, 1930 in Harveysburg, OH; and is the daughter of Montie and Esta Storer.She is survived by three daughters, Virginia Lout, Nancy Bradshaw and Anne Murray...

Feb 19, 2019

Isella Jayanna Gonzalez entered into eternal rest with Allah on February 19, 2019 in Athens, TX after a hard battle with anencephalies.Isella is survived  by her mother Imelda Gonzalez, father, Mark Gonzalez, sister, Jazzlynn N. Gonzalez brother, Mark A. Gonzalez Jr., sister, Julia D. Gonzalez, sister, Isabella F. Gonzalez, grandfather, George "Coy" Gonzalez, Sr., grandmother, Rachel Gonzalez, grandmother, "Nene" Anna...

Feb 18, 2019

June E. Fritz, 79 years old of Kemp, TX, left the walks of this life and went to join her beloved husband Walter E. Fritz on Monday, February 18, 2019. She was born June 19, 1939 in Frankston, TX , the daughter of Leonard Wesley Oliver and Ophilea Coats Fritz.She is survived by her two sons: Wesley Fritz and wife Jodee...

Feb 9, 2019

Donna Michelle Rich, 49 of Gun Barrel City passed away peacefully in her home Saturday, February 9, 2019.Michelle, as she was known by everyone, was born in Dallas, TX to Don Rich and Jill Cox.She has been in the area 5 years, and is a member of Beautiful Acres Missionary Baptist Church in Scurry, TX.She is survived by her mother;...