Obituaries

Oct 27, 2024

Gloria Flores Silva, born April 8th, 1968.

Surrounded by family, Gloria left us for her heavenly home, peacefully on October 27th, 2024 after a tough battle with cancer. Gloria will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She exemplified grace and her smile could make any dark day, brighter.

Oct 26, 2024

Carolyn Louise Broom July 23, 1948 - October 26, 2024, Carolyn was born in Mineola, Texas, on July 23, 1948. Her greatest joy in life was taking care of her husband, kids and grandkids. She enjoyed traveling and seeing new places, Disney cruises, and watching the Texas Rangers. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and...

Oct 24, 2024

Carolyn Sue Betts, 76, of Mineola, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 24, 1947, in Lancaster, Texas. She was the cherished daughter of the late Arthur and Dorothy (Chester) Herman.

For the past 35 years, Carolyn Sue called Mineola home, where she was...

Oct 20, 2024

Bennie Ronald Moore was born April 22, 1945 to Roy and Audrey Stocks Moore. He had one brother, Gaylon Moore, and one sister, Lanora Anderson.

He attended Mt. Vernon High School and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from East Texas State University.

Bennie’s major interest was agriculture. When he was 17...

Oct 20, 2024

Scott Douglas Hayes, 59, of Mineola, Texas, passed away on October 20, 2024 after a short battle with cancer.

Scott was born on July 31, 1965 to Larry and Sandra Hayes in Fowler, California and Scott has one older brother, Larry. Scott graduated from Arcadia High School in 1983. In 1984, Scott met the love...

Oct 19, 2024

Jay C Ingram went home to his mansion in heaven. He would have turned 91 years old next month on Nov 20th.

Being a long time resident of Mineola, Jay Ingrams Plumbing was known in town as a respected Master Plumber and has serviced many homes within the 34 years he resided in Mineola.

He...

Oct 18, 2024

Virginia Lee Douglas Wilson was born on November 20, 1936, to parents Virginia and Howard Douglas in Dallas, Texas. She passed away on October 18, 2024, at the age of 87. The visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, followed immediately by the service at 2:00 p.m. at Beaty Funeral Home in Mineola, Texas. Graveside...

Oct 17, 2024

Zena LaVon Webb, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior peacefully on October 17th, 2024, at the age of 83. She was surrounded by her loving family.

LaVon was born the seventh of eight children on May 21st, 1941, to Alvin Coy and Mary Lee Cleveland...

Oct 17, 2024

Mr. Tommy Thomas Sr., a beloved father and grandfather, peacefully passed away on October 17, 2024, at the wonderful age of 81. He was born on February 26, 1943, in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Tommy was the oldest son of Marshall and Dorthy Roberts Thomas, along with his brothers, Larry Thomas, David Vance, Alan Vance, and...

Oct 15, 2024

Ronald Nixon Miranda of Winnsboro, TX passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024, his 84th birthday, in Lindale, Texas. Born on October 15, 1940, in Dayton, Ohio, Ron was the son of Robert and Marian Miranda.

A proud veteran, Ron served in the Air Force Reserve, exemplifying dedication and commitment to his country. He enjoyed...

Oct 13, 2024

On October 13, 2024, at age 83, Sharon Ann Wisnoski closed her beautifully unique gray eyes. And, when she opened them again, she was in the presence of her heavenly Father, freed from the struggles of this fallen world and a 12 year battle with dementia. She is now blessed with perfect peace, mobility and intact memories of a...

Oct 11, 2024

Linda Joy Turk, affectionately known as "Nana" to her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on December 7, 1939, in Wood County, Texas, to Lloyd Sanders and Onnie Wheeler Sanders.

After completing high school, Linda pursued higher education earning her licenses in phlebotomy &...

Oct 5, 2024

Jeanne Johnston, born on June 6, 1962, to Robert Joseph and Jeanne Emch Johnston in Midland, Texas, passed away surrounded by her family on October 5, 2024, in Tyler, Texas. Jeanne spent her childhood on a large ranch in Midland, where she would ride her horse all day, always returning home by dark. As she grew older, her love...

Oct 5, 2024

Raymond (Michael) Miller, 74, of Sulphur Springs, TX, passed away on October 5, 2024. Born on May 5, 1950, Michael was a devoted husband to Tammy Miller, whom he married February 23, 1980, loving father to two sons, and a giving member of his community.

Michael graduated from Como Pickton High School in 1968 and...

Oct 5, 2024

Beverly Jean Shields, 73, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

Beverly was born February 5, 1951, to Harold and Dorma Shields. She was Valedictorian of her 1969

Quitman High School graduating class and a 1974 graduate of East Texas State University. She was

crowned Quitman’s Miss...

Oct 5, 2024

Peter Charles Walhof, affectionately known as Pete & Papa, peacefully closed his eyes and entered heaven on October 5, 2024. Born on November 17, 1939, in Artesia, California, to Charles and Annetta (Kooiman) Walhof, Pete lived a long and impactful life, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.

A proud graduate of LeTourneau...

Oct 2, 2024

Cheryl Lynn Cotten, born on August 20, 1952, in Lindale, Texas, passed away on October 2, 2024, at the age of 72. She was the beloved daughter of James Williams and Christine Coe Williams.

Cheryl spent much of her life in service to others, retiring from a dedicated career in medical records with Presbyterian Hospital...

Oct 2, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Wesley Shafer, born on December 28, 1944, in Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the cherished son of Charles G. and Audrey Shafer.

After graduating from high school, Chuck enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, proudly serving as an...

Sep 30, 2024

Hershel Lloyd Sullivan, 88, completed his earthy journey on September 30, 2024. Lloyd was born August 26, 1936 in the community of Concord in Wood County Texas to Parker and Lois Hartsfield Sullivan, the 5th of 7 children. He grew up as a country boy, playing and working on the family farm. He attended Concord School then graduated from...

Sep 30, 2024

Toby Joe Jones, cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on August 1, 1948, in Winnsboro, Texas, he was the son of Fred Barton Woods and Jewel Joy Jones. Joe was a proud veteran who served in the Army during the Vietnam War, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to...