Obituaries

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...

Leonard Thompson

May 12, 2023

Leonard Junior Thompson, 84, of Malakoff, Texas passed away on May 12, 2023 from ongoing health complications.

Leonard was born on December 24, 1939 to Leonard Melton and Enola Michaels Thompson in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.

Leonard married his wife Margaret "Hellon" Tiner on January 5, 1962. Leonard and Hellon went on to have 3 children: Margaret Laverne, Johnny...

Frederick Huddle

May 9, 2023

Frederick Huddle, 73, beloved husband,father,grandfather & brother, was called to his eternal resting place on May 9, 2023.

He entered this world on February 16, 1950 in Kyoto, Japan, born to Benjamin and Martha (Bane) Huddle. Frederick was career military. He proudly served our country in the Army. He recently moved to Texas from Washington State where he was very...

Norma Riggs

May 8, 2023

Norma Riggs, 79, loved mother, sister, and grandmother passed away on May 8, 2023 with her family by her side.

Norma was born in Dallas, TX on January 16, 1944 to Ozell and Vera Margaret Hooper.

She was a bookkeeper for Sears in Dallas for 16 years. Norma loved to sing classic country music. She loved her family and was...

Timothy Conner

May 5, 2023

Timothy Conner, 62, was called to his eternal resting place on May 5, 2023.

He entered this world on January 27, 1961, born to Walter and Vivian (Strickland) Conner. Timothy served our country in the Navy.

He is preceded in death by his parents Walter and Vivian Conner.

He is survived by his sister Angela Webb & Leon Martinez, as...

Hunter Wise

Apr 27, 2023

Hunter Ray Wise, 93, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle and friend, passed from this life on April 27, 2023.

He was born the oldest of two sons to Hunter and Julia Wise on December 4, 1929, in Olney, Texas. His younger years were spent in Wortham, with summers at the family home in Butler.

He graduated from North Dallas...

Jimmy Prisock

Apr 22, 2023

Jimmy Prisock, 84, was called to his heavenly home on April 22, 2023.

He was born on July 4, 1938 in Combine, TX, to Earl and Mattie Prisock. He proudly served in the marines for 14 years. During this time he served in Vietnam. He was a passionate member of VFW Post 4376 and American Legion 310 in...

Billie Wheeler

Apr 17, 2023

Billie Bobbie Wheeler, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on April 17, 2023.

She entered this world on January 24, 1929, born to Colon Armentrout and Jessie (McKinley) Armentrout.

Billie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Norman Sullivan, husband Harvey Conly, husband Wayne Wheeler, son Patrick Conly, and son Timothy...

Frances Strawn

Apr 15, 2023

Frances Strawn, 86, of Point LaVista passed away April 15, 2023.

Frances was born July 5, 1936 in Corsicana, TX,

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Norman Strawn, and her brothers Wesley, Curtis, and George.

She is survived by her daughter Lisa Patrias, and husband Steve, sons Robert Strawn, James Strawn and grandson...

Alta Morris

Apr 10, 2023

Alta Faye Morris passed away peacefully on April 10, 2023 at her son's home in Colorado Springs, Colorado where she has been living since late 2020.

She was born to the late Alton Woodrow McCarley and Opal Faye McDermett McCarley on June 12, 1935 at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas. She married William "Bill" Ira Morris on June 20,...

Irvin "Butch" Marx Jr.

Apr 10, 2023

Irvin Harold "Butch" Marx Jr., 70, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on April 10, 2023, after a courageous battle with several cancers and pulmonary disease at UT Southwestern William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital surrounded by his family.

Butch was born June 21, 1952, in Viroqua, Wisconsin to Irvin Herman Marx Sr. and Jeanette Lois Jacobson Marx. He attended...

Darla Harvey

Apr 6, 2023

Darla Harvey, age 65, passed away on April 6, 2023.

Darla was born in Brockport, NY to Harvey Bonk and Sheila Bonk.

She was preceded in death by her mother Sheila Bonk; brother Jeff Bonk; brother Jerry Bonk; brother Charlie Bonk; niece Melissa Bonk; grandmother Geraldine Williams; grandfather Lloyd Williams; aunt Shirley Snyder; aunt Mary Neibel....

Linda Shults

Mar 31, 2023

Linda Shults, 79, beloved daughter, mother, and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on March 31, 2023.

She entered this world on April 18, 1943 in Snyder, TX, born to William and Mildred Early.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Billy Don Shults; parents William and Mildred Early; sister Shirley; and brother Paul.

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Willie Cooley

Mar 30, 2023

Willie Cooley, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend was called to his eternal resting place on March 30, 2023.

He entered this world on August 18, 1941 in Corsicana, TX, born to William and Lillie (Tempton) Cooley. His family recalls Willie's story of picking cotton, as a young boy. When he was through picking, he would find...

Eleanor Blevins

Mar 26, 2023

Eleanor Blevins, 90, of Athens, Tx passed away on March 26, 2023..

Eleanor was born in Connecticut on January 29, 1933.

She was preceded in death by by her husband Billy Bogey Blevins, sons Kenneth Blevins, Timothy Blevins, and daughter Cynthia Ekelberger.

She is survived by her daughters Donna Chapman and family,...

Mary Poyner

Mar 19, 2023

Mary Ruth Ramsey Poyner passed away March 19, 2023 after a brave hospital stay following heart surgery.

Mary was born in Oklahoma City, OK in 1946 to Robert T. Ramsey and Clara Swaner Ramsey. She was the oldest of 5 children.

Mary met the love of her life, Joe Poyner, at church and they were married in 1965, enjoying 39...

Ernest "Gene" Geaslin

Mar 18, 2023

Ernest Eugene Geaslin was a successful business owner and traveled the world with well-known stage scenery companies, and his own company, Dallas Stage Scenery. He was a devoted husband, brother, uncle, and friend. All who knew him called him "Gene". Gene was born in Van Horn, Texas on November 12, 1934, and went to be with our Lord on March...

Jo Wilson

Mar 18, 2023

Jo Wilson, 68, loved by family and friends, was called to her eternal resting place on March 18, 2023.

She entered this world on August 3, 1954 in Corsicana, TX, born to Charles and JoAnn Cantrell.

Jo is preceded in death by her parents Charles and JoAnn Cantrell; sister Cherlyn Cantrell; grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Cantrell and Mr. & Mrs....

Steve Haney

Mar 12, 2023

Byron Stephen "Steve" Haney, age 81, of Cross Roads, TX passed away on March 12,2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Steve was born on August 14, 1941 to Marjorie Teetz and Cloneil Haney in Palestine, TX.

After graduating from Malakoff High School in 1959 he received his Masters degree. He taught at Stafford Springs until going to...