Obituaries

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...

Charles Johnston

Mar 10, 2023

Charles Johnston, age 84, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023.

Charles was born in Tolosa, TX to Odell Johnston and Donna Johnston.

He was preceded in death by his father Odell Johnston; mother Donna Johnston; wife Eva Johnston; sister Bobbie Brewer.

He is survived by his children Teresa Siconolfi, Toni Johnston, Steve Wilson, Valarie...

Lonnie Key

Mar 10, 2023

Lonnie Key, 50, of Eustace, TX passed away on March 10, 2023.

He entered this world on January 19, 1973 in Mesquite, TX, born to Joe and Glenda Key.

Lonnie has a passion for truck driving and heavy equipment operating. Even when his health would not allow it, he would always want to be at work. His life...

Sherrill Watson

Mar 6, 2023

Sherrill Watson, 64, of Payne Springs entered her heavenly home on March 6, 2023.

She was born on July 24, 1958 in Dallas, TX, to Alfred and Betty Sebring.

Sherrill and her husband Terry moved their family to the Cedar Creek area in 1985. She spent several years on the Board of Directors of Teen Court in Henderson...

Donna Tarver

Mar 2, 2023

Donna Lavaye Tarver the 7th child born to the proud parentage of

Marshall J. Tarver, Sr and Aramanda P. (Bass) Tarver on May 15, 1962.

She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Malakoff, TX.

she completed her education at South Athens Elementary school in Life

Skills.

The "Angel of Silence" came for her on Thursday, March 2,...

Gail Brown

Feb 27, 2023

Gail Colvin Brown, 83 years of age, passed away peacefully Monday evening, February 27, 2023 at Texas Health Hospital in Rockwall.

Gail was born October 20, 1939 to Warren and Jodie Colvin in Aley, Texas. She was the second to youngest of twelve children who have all preceded her in death.

Gail married the late Cecil Brown in...

Pamela Ashby

Feb 25, 2023

Pamela Ashby, 74, our beloved mother and sister passed away on Feb 25, 2023.

She is survived by her daughter Nicki Smyser, sister Debbie Bassett and grandchildren Taylor and Tanner Tompkins.

Friends and family will be welcomed on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 2 - 4 for a time of visitation at Huckabee-Tomlinson Funeral Home.

Jack Conner

Feb 20, 2023

Jack Conner passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at the age of 80.

Jack was born in Oklahoma City, OK to Paul and June Conner.

He was preceded in death by his father Paul Conner; mother June Conner; sister Barbara Reed; brother Gerald Conner; Kenneth Conner;

He is survived by his son Quinton; son...

Betty Norwood

Feb 19, 2023

Betty Norwood, 89, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on February 19, 2023. She was born on March 6, 1933 in Ider, AL. to Floyd L. and Burma Culpepper.

She married her soul mate of 73 years Billy C. Norwood and moved to Texas. They have lived in Malakoff most of their married life. She enjoyed the...

Doylene Stokes

Feb 19, 2023

Doylene Stokes moved from Tennessee Colony to her heavenly home Sunday morning, February 19, 2023.

She was born on April 13, 1955 in Bellmead, TX, to Lee and Marva Milsap.

Doylene loved to fish. She and Pete spent much of their married life fishing and enjoying time together. Some of the best times were spent fishing...

Jaclyn Caldwell

Feb 14, 2023

Jaclyn Caldwell, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Jaclyn was born in Sioux City, IA to Harold and Reva Anderson.

She was preceded in death by her father Harold Anderson; mother Reva Anderson; brother John Anderson.

She is survived by her son Marty Sitzmann and wife Kelly; son Scott Sitzmann and wife Sherri, brother Jim...

George Ary

Feb 14, 2023

George Ary, 80. Our beloved Father, Grandfather and Great-grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on February 14, 2023.

He entered this world on December 18, 1942 in Red Oak, Oklahoma, born to Jess and Myrtle Rose (Simmons) Ary. He worked hard all his life. Much loved, he will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his...

William Wright

Feb 9, 2023

William B Wright, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather; was called to his eternal resting place on February 9, 2023.

He entered this world on September 11, 1942 in Athens, TX, born to Robert Odessa and Lena Mae (Abney) Wright. W.B. worked for Nipak and for the State of Texas as a corrections officer. He was a member of the...

John Noel

Feb 4, 2023

John Larkin Noel Jr, of Athens, TX passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023.

John was born in West, TX to John Noel Sr. and Mildred Alyne Noel.

He was preceded in death by his father John Noel Sr., mother Mildred Alyne Noel, brother -in-law C.R. Summerall, and niece Jenny Summerall.

He is survived by his...

Junior Jones

Jan 31, 2023

Junior Jones, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

Junior was born in Dallas, TX to Don Jones and Juanita Jones.

He was preceded in death by his father Don Jones; brother Larry Jones.

He is survived by his beloved wife Jan Jones; mother Juanita Jones; children Tommy Jones, George Jones, Kasey Gerich;...