Obituaries

Tonya Elaine Upchurch

Dec 4, 2022

Tonya Elaine Upchurch,age 62 of Athens, TX passed away in Tyler, TX on December 4, 2022. She entered this world on January 28, 1960 in Athens, TX, born to R.W. "Pat" and Eugenia "Jean" Glasgow.

Tonya was an animal lover. She especially loved her cats. She was an excellent cook. She was famous for her macaroni and cheese. At all...

Annelies Baker

Nov 28, 2022

Annelies Baker, 79, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on November 28, 2022.

She entered this world on December 7, 1942 in Bremen, Germany; born to Fritz and Loni Doehle Gundermann.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, of almost fifty years, Elbert Carroll Baker; step-father James Williams and...

Barbara Jackson Hillhouse

Nov 21, 2022

Barbara Hillhouse, 64, beloved daughter and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on November 21, 2022. She entered this world on February 23, 1958 in Dallas, Texas; born to Roy and Wanda Hillhouse.

She is preceded in death by her father Roy Dean Hillhouse and aunt Brenda Orcut.

She is survived by her mother Wanda Hillhouse; brother's Carl...

Bobby Gerald Whitley

Nov 21, 2022

Bobby Whitley, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on November 21, 2022.

Bobby was born December 28, 1941 in Dallas, TX to Cecil and Catherine Whitley.

Bobby loved the Lord and serving as deacon at Wildwood Baptist Church. He was very involved in Bearing Precious Seed and worked making John Roman Bibles.

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Jeffrey Scot "Cowboy" Harwell

Nov 17, 2022

Jeffrey Scot "Cowboy" Harwell, age 48, passed away on November 17, 2022.

Jeffrey was born in Tyler, TX to Lawrence Harwell and Bobbie Harwell. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Bobbie Harwell and brother David Roy Harwell.

Jeffery is survived by his wife Audra Harwell, children Destiny Harwell, Gage Scot Harwell, Stormy Harwell, Adam Newell, Ethan...

Betty Nell Tutt

Nov 17, 2022

Betty Nell (Felty) Tutt

August 2, 1931, Hopeville, CA

November 17, 2022, Dallas, Dallas Co, TX

Betty Nell Felty Tutt was born August 2, 1931, to Isom Melvin "Hoot" Felty and Ray Marie Griffin. She was the second born of seven children: William James "Bud" Felty, Bennie Dee, twins Dixie Jean and Nadene, JoAnn, Shirley Ray, and Janet Claudine. She...

Phoenix Moon Helberg

Nov 16, 2022

Phoenix Helberg, our little angel was called to heaven on November 16, 2022. She entered this world on May 5, 2022 in Dallas, TX, born to Charles Helberg and Britni Dewberry. Our sweet little girl fought a long fight to stay with us. Her life was short but brought us so much joy.

She is survived by her father...

Lyzetta Mantooth

Nov 12, 2022

Lyzetta Mantooth, 90, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on November 12, 2022. She entered this world on January 9, 1932 in Muskogee, OK, born to Phelix and Willie Greenhaw Davis.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Murlin "Mutt" R. Mantooth; brothers Vetis Davis & Ernest Davis; sister Hazel Mantooth; daughters...

Ma Consuelo Martinez Gutierrez

Nov 10, 2022

Ma Consuelo Martinez Gutierrez, 56, wife and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on November 10, 2022. She entered this world on March 12, 1966 in Guanajuato, Mexico, born to Juan and Demetria Arechar Martinez.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband Lino Gutierrez;children Juan Gabriel Gutierrez, Gustavo Gutierrez, Graceila Gutierrez...

Christine Wilson

Nov 3, 2022

Christine Wilson, 93, of Kemp, TX, died peacefully in her home on November 3, 2022, surrounded by her family and pastor. She was born on August 26, 1929, to Melvin and Gazell Hataway in Jacksonville, TX.

Christine grew up in a large family that included 6 siblings. She graduated from high school in Dallas, TX. Christine had a life-long...

Angel Coronilla Cruz

Nov 2, 2022

Angel Coronilla Cruz, 63, was called to his eternal resting place on November 2, 2022. He entered this world on December 1, 1958 in San Luis de la Paz, Guanajuato, Mexico.

Born to Leonardo and Carmen Cruz Coronilla.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Refugio Coronilla.

He is survived by his spouse Maria Parxedes Cruz;...

Glenda Dimio

Oct 19, 2022

Glenda Dimio, 75, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on October 19, 2022.

She entered this world on October 19, 1947 in Greenville, TX, born to Allen J. and Margie Faye (Hogue) Davis.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Barbara Farris.

She is...

William Dale Parker

Oct 3, 2022

William Parker, 88, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, October 3, 2022.

William entered this world on March 17, 1934 in Cheyenne, OK, born to William and Dona Parker.

He and his beloved wife Sue were married for 69 years. They have lived in Star Harbor for the past seven years.

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Haskell Henry

Oct 1, 2022

Haskell Wayne Henry "Pat" was born September 23, 1941 in Snyder, Oklahoma, to Haskell (Hack) and Etta Henry. He was the youngest of four surviving children. Identical twin sisters Janet and Julia, and sister Mary. He grew up in Kiowa County on the family farm, where he learned a lifelong passion for animals. His father instilled in him at an...

Letitia Marie Murray

Sep 25, 2022

Letitia Murray, age 54, passed away on September 25, 2022.

Letitia was born in Dallas, TX to Virgil Murray and Peggy (Kriegel) Ross.

She was preceded in death by her father Virgil Murray; step-father Travis Ross; brother Gerald Wayne Murray; uncle Shane Phegley; grandmother Betty Lavonne Davis.

She is survived by her mother Peggy Ross; aunt Georgia and...

Fermin Perez

Sep 20, 2022

Fermin Perez, 52, beloved son and father, was called to his eternal resting place on September 20, 2022. He entered this world on August 2, 1970 in Lubbock, TX, born to Amos Perez and Aurora Gerhardt.He is survived by his mother Aurora Gerhart and husband Kenneth, father Amos Perez and wife Tina, son Travis Perez, daughter Sierra Perez, son Chase Crawford,...

Sue Parker

Sep 19, 2022

Sue Parker, 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on September 19, 2022. Sue was born June 22, 1935 in Retrop, OK to William Earl and Nola Rea McAtee. She and her soul mate of 69 years William Parker have lived in Star Harbor for the past seven years. They are members of First...

Kathleen Hale Jordan

Sep 16, 2022

Kathleen Jordan, 81, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother was called to her heavenly home on September 16, 2022.

She entered this world on March 4, 1941 in Plainwell, MI, born to William and Martha Kinney.

Kathleen was a member of Aley Methodist church. She was an animal advocate and volunteered at the Cedar Creek Humane Society for many years. She...

Harold Colvin

Sep 8, 2022

Harold Morris Colvin, 88, beloved dad, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, was called to his eternal heavenly home on September 8, 2022.

Harold was one of twelve children born to Warren G. and Jodie F. Colvin; born January 19, 1934 in Kemp, TX.

As a young man, Harold grew up in Flagg Lake, learning farming, hunting, fishing, and trapping, and...

Eileen Thennis

Sep 4, 2022

Eileen Thennis, 94, was called to her eternal home on September 4, 2022.

She entered this world on March 9, 1928 in Britton, SD, born to Harry and Clara Zwickel.

Eileen is preceded in death by her husband Robert "Bud" Thennis, parents Harry and Clara Zwickel, grandson Joshua, and son-in-law Jerry Dodson.

She is survived by...