Obituaries

Jennifer Louise Minyard

Sep 2, 2023

Jennifer Louise Minyard, 30, died unexpectedly September 2, 2023. She was born December 27, 1992 in Redbud, IL, the daughter of Jeffery Clell Minyard and Laura Ann (Jacobs) Kane.

Surviving, in addition to her parents, is her brother, Jeffery Dell Minyard and his wife Cameron, of Irving; nieces, Emberleigh and Olivia, and nephew Jeffery, who knew her as Gigi.

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Charles Marrs

Aug 23, 2023

Charles Eddie Marrs born in Greenville, TX May 18, 1948, and left us on August 23, 2023. Charles was a Vietnam Veteran serving from 1967 - 1971.

For those that knew him, they knew his first love was golf, and maybe his second was Tequila. He was always ready with a quick remark and smirk, as he loved to make...

Lindley Davis

Aug 4, 2023

Lindley Ronald Davis, aged 87, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully passed away on August 4, 2023, in Star Harbor, TX.

Lindley was born on November 24, 1935, in Childress, TX, to Ronald Alvin Davis and Cozette Ilene Lindley (Davis).

He met the love of his life, Wannie Muriel Miller, while attending West Texas State University,...

Melanie Palmer

Jul 31, 2023

Melanie Kay Palmer was born on August 28, 1963 and passed away on July 31, 2023 in Tyler, Texas. She is survived by her loving father and mother, John H. Grogan and Norma Rogers Grogan. She is also survived by numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Allen Palmer.

Melanie will...

Eddie Pogue

Jul 9, 2023

Eddie "Bubba Jean" Pogue Jr., 74,of Malakoff was called to his heavenly home on July 9, 2023.

Eddie was born on September 4, 1948 in Dallas, TX, to Eddie Pogue Sr. and Betty Pogue.

Eddie is known all around as "Bubba Jean" the owner and operator of the famous Bubba Jeans Restaurants. The best seafood buffet around. He proudly...

Veretta Kuykendall

Jul 4, 2023

Veretta Kuykendall, 81, beloved mother, grandmother, sister passed away on July 4, 2023. She was born December 19, 1941 in Dallas,TX to William Earnest Puckett and Bessie Mae (Ellis) Puckett.

She is preceded in death by husband Rex Kuykendall; daughter Deena Soliz and son Kerry Allsup.

She is survived by her son Christopher Kuykendall; grandchildren Vanessa Soliz, grandson-in-law Glen Nicholas,...

Wanda Conn

Jul 4, 2023

Wanda Nell Conn aka "Mammie", 82 left this world peaceful with her family being beside her on July 4, 2023. She is now with the Love of her life for almost 42 years and other family members waiting for her. Though she left us behind too soon. We know this is a day she has been waiting on for 23...

Erma Morris

Jun 18, 2023

Erma Morris, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on June 18, 2023.

Erma was born in Ivanhoe, TX to Robert and Willie Willingham.

She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Willie Willingham; grandson Michael Byler; brother Haskell Willingham; sister Joyce Tracy; sister Carolyn Willingham.

She is survived by her daughter Sharon Byler; granddaughter...

Verna Chandler

Jun 15, 2023

Verna Chandler, 74, beloved mother, grandmother and sister; was called to her eternal resting place on June 15, 2023.

She entered this world on September 27, 1948 in Linden, TX, born to Troy and Vera (Warrick) Ward. She was a faithful member of New Beginnings Baptist Church in Kemp, TX. She loved family reunions as well as fishing.

She is...

Sidney Clyde Baker

Jun 11, 2023

Sidney Clyde Baker Sr., age 88, passed away peacefully at his home on June 11, 2023.

Sidney was born in Trinidad, TX to John Baker and Ada Taylor Baker.

He was preceded in death by his parents John Walter Baker and Ada Taylor Baker, and his son-in-law Leon Doughty.

He is survived by his loving wife Frances Baker;...

Virginia (Jenny) Garrett

Jun 10, 2023

Virginia (Jenny) Garrett, 71, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on June 10, 2023.

She entered this world on November 5, 1951 in Corsicana, TX, born to Emmitt and Nettie Sue Petty.

Jenny moved to the area from Corsicana 15 years ago. She was a member of Caney Creek Baptist Church.

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Patricia Kuhn

Jun 7, 2023

Patricia Lewis Kuhn, age 85 of Houston Texas (8/18/1937 - 6/7/2023)

Though Pat grew up in Fannett Texas, she was born in Houston and lived there most of her adult life. She met and married her first husband, William Kuhn in 1958 while working for Shell Oil. They had four children together before the marriage ended in 1973. After...

Dillon Boles

Jun 5, 2023

Dillon Payne Boles, beloved son, brother, grandson, was unexpectedly called to his eternal resting place on June 5, 2023.

He entered this world on May 21, 2001 in Athens, TX, born to Coy Boles and Ashley Payne.

Dillon graduated from Malakoff High School, and was a member of Life Fellowship Church in Athens.

He is preceded in death by...

Everly Bell

Jun 2, 2023

Everly Joy Bell was born into the arms of Jesus on June 2, 2023.

She is preceded in death by great-grandfather Kenneth Parsons and great uncle Jeffery Parsons.

She is survived by her mother Alicia Bell; brother Kameron Bell; grandparents Beverly & Bobby Bell; grandmother Wanda Parsons; aunts & uncles Brittany and Stephen Melton and Sabrina & Jeremy Blackerby;...

Louise Galloway

May 30, 2023

Louise Reece Galloway resided for 30 years in Star Harbor Texas before her unexected passing recently. She moved here from San Angelo Texas and Bartlesville Oklahoma with her husband Harlan and they joined the First Baptist Church in Malakoff Texas, and participated in many many activites Cedar Creek Lake offers. She is preceded in death by all her siblings, in-laws...

Kenneth Duncan

May 27, 2023

Kenneth Duncan, 87, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on May 27, 2023.

He entered this world on July 10, 1935 in Cumby, TX, born to John Henry and Jessie Fay (Morrison) Duncan. Kenneth was a truck driver as well as a bulldozer operator. He loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren....

Buddy Wilson

May 24, 2023

Buddy Wilson, 67, was called to his eternal resting place on May 24, 2023.

He entered this world on February 25, 1956 in Dallas, TX, born to James Edward and Eva Nell (Garret) Wilson.

Family members grieving his loss are Stephen E Wilson, Valerie Lee Wilson Tarbill, Debra Kay Wilson Tatum, Teresa Renee Siconolfi, Toni Ray Johnston, Brian Siconolfi and...

Linda Litton

May 22, 2023

Linda Litton, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister was called to her eternal resting place on May 22, 2023.

She entered this world on April 22, 1939 in Keokuk, IA, born to Harold and Katherine Scott. Linda loved her family. They were the most important part of her life. Linda was devoted to all, from her children all the way...

Melisa Whitehead

May 21, 2023

Melisa Diane Whitehead was born to Ronald Wayne Whitehead and Terri Lynn Riordan in Grand Prairie, Texas, on Feb. 12, 1976. She passed away in Tyler, Texas on May 21, 2023.

Melisa loved her family and friends dearly. She lived for her loved ones and went out of her way to ensure everybody else's happiness. Her son, Tristan Lannom,...

Travis Phillips

May 15, 2023

Travis Cole Phillips, 49,beloved son, father & brother, was called to his eternal resting place on May 15, 2023.

He entered this world on September 9, 1973 in Dallas, TX, born to Joseph Duane Phillips and Vickie Elaine (Story) Phillips.

He is preceded in death by his father Joseph and his brother William Wesley "Bubba" Phillips.

He is survived by...