Obituaries

Jan 25, 2025

Jeffrey Wayne Clappe, of Winnsboro, TX, left this earthly home January 25, 2025 at the age 73. Jeff was born January 7, 1952 to Wayne and Margret Clappe in Bryan, OH where he was raised with his 3 siblings. He graduated from Bryan High School and studied at Michigan Technological University before joining the United States Air Force. He...

Jan 25, 2025

Mitchell Allen Holt, 26, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away on January 25, 2025. Born on April 1, 1998, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Mitchell brought joy and laughter to those around him throughout his life.

Mitchell grew up in Winnsboro, Texas, and graduated from Winnsboro High School. He pursued a career as a well technician with...

Jan 24, 2025

Johnnie Corene Saulters, 90, passed away on January 24th, 2025 in Grand Saline, Texas. She was born to Rev. Travis and Alice Jones on January 27, 1934 in Crawford, Texas.

Born into the Great Depression, she was thoughtful and resourceful from the start. One year, she drew five pink flowers on the back of her...

Jan 23, 2025

Rosalee Hammers, born on August 22, 1927, in Benton, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, at the age of 97. She was the daughter of Rudolph Clements and Ethel Irene Holt, and she grew up surrounded by the love of family in her Arkansas home.

Rosalee graduated from David O Dodd High School in Little...

Jan 22, 2025

Donna Faye Thurman, age 67, of Mineola, Texas, passed away on January 22, 2025, surrounded by her devoted husband, David, and loving family. Born on January 8, 1958, in Dallas, Texas, Donna was the daughter of Don Gaby and Norma McBride Gaby. She was a proud graduate of Alba Golden High School and a longtime member of Central Baptist...

Jan 19, 2025

Marcus Ray Foster, 60 of Winnsboro, Texas met with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January, 19, 2025. Mark was the son of Ronnie Foster Sr. and Stepmother Debbie Foster.

Mark was a man of faith, loving his family and friends. Mark especially loved his church, Smyrna Baptist and his church family. On September...

Jan 17, 2025

Linda Faye Rich

March 20, 1944 – January 17, 2025

Linda Faye Rich, 80, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away on January 17, 2025. She was born on March 20, 1944, in Houston, Texas, to Thomas Foley Johnson and Alva Lucille Toten Johnson.

Linda grew up in Houston and dedicated...

Jan 16, 2025

Jan 11, 2025

Laudie Mozella Sparks Parr, age 84, of Scroggins, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025. She was born on July 29, 1940 to farming parents, Bill and Margie Keener Sparks.

Mozella, being the oldest of seven children, helped raise her brothers and sisters. She was loved dearly by her siblings who often referred to...

Jan 11, 2025

Burton Allen Bullock, Sr., of Mineola, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, at the age of 92. Burton was born on August 31, 1932, in Mabank, Texas, to Leonard and Estelle McKee Bullock.

A proud graduate of Forest Avenue High School in 1950, he went on to serve his country in the U.S....

Jan 9, 2025

On January 9th, 2025 at 2:19 P.M. James Michael Johnson Jr.'s fight with his autoimmune disease ended as he was called home to be with the Lord. Born on April 6, 1966, in Dallas, Texas, Mike was the son of James Michael Johnson Sr. and Mary Ann Johnson Tucker. Throughout his life Mike was known by many names -...

Jan 7, 2025

Lavernia Beatrice Harris, affectionately known as “Verna” or “Mutt”, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 at the age of 62. She was born on February 9th, 1962 to James and Carolyn Taylor.

All who knew her knew she lived a huge life full of love, laughter, and unapologetic authenticity....

Jan 5, 2025

Osborn "Jake" Hill, a beloved father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away on January 5, 2025, at the age of 97 in Winnsboro, Texas.

Born on October 25, 1927 in Naples, Texas, Jake was the first of 8 children, born to the union of Riley Hill and Lillie Mae Isaiah Hill. He was a...

Jan 4, 2025

Eloise Besa Sanchez, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 18, 1943, to the late Andres and Maria Teresa Besa in San Antonio, Texas, Eloise embraced life with an infectious joy and a generous heart.

On August 9, 1964, Eloise married the love of her life, Leonard Sanchez. Together, they...

Jan 4, 2025

Barbara Jean Berkley, 82, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on January 4, 2025. She was born on July 9, 1942, in Winnsboro to Edward Lee Ellison and Juanita Ella Barrow Ellison.

Barbara dedicated her life to her family and her community. She was a longtime food service...

Jan 1, 2025

Kenneth Ray Stokley, 91, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on January 1, 2025.

Born November 30, 1933, in Winnsboro, Texas, to Garner H. Stokley and Clara M. Jones Stokley, Kenneth grew up in Fort Worth before returning to his hometown in 1981. He dedicated his career to the grocery industry, serving as a...

Dec 31, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melissa Ann Teeters, who left us on December 31, 2024, at a Springfield, Missouri hospital at the age of 52. Melissa was born on June 20, 1972, in Mineola, Texas, to William Bruce Hill and Mary Ruth (Reid) Hill. A proud lifelong resident of Mineola, Melissa was deeply...

Dec 29, 2024

Frances Paralee Webb, age 86, of Scroggins, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 13, 1938, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to a farming family.  She would tell stories of picking cotton by hand.  Later the family moved to Bakersfield, CA where the family continued as farmers.

Dec 29, 2024

William “Bill” Leroy French, born May 29, 1952, died December 29, 2024. Bill was clever, kind and funny, a loving brother and uncle, a Marine Corps veteran, a devoted son, and a friend to many.

Bill grew up in Wyoming, Iowa, where he graduated from Midland High School in 1970. He entered the Marines in 1970 and...

Dec 28, 2024

Herman Lee Holmes, age 85, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024. He was born on January 22, 1939, in Winnsboro to Clyde Woodrow Holmes and Rebecca Marie Barber Holmes.

Herman spent his childhood in Winnsboro, where he was well-known and loved by the community. He was a faithful member of the...