Obituaries

Jul 26, 2015

Hazle Busby, age 87 of Winnsboro, passed away peacefully at her home, with her family at her side, on Sunday, July 26, 2015. Hazle was born in Camp County on September 26, 1927 to the late Acie Boyd Nelson, Sr. and Ona Smith Nelson. Hazle was a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church in Winnsboro. She and her late...

Jul 25, 2015

Michael Shawn Williams, was born on March 18, 1959 in Mineola, TX to the late Aldolphus Pierce and Peggy Jones. He united with St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. He graduated from Mineola High School in 1977. From 1977 to 1980 he served in the U.S. Army. He was a master builder of cabinets.

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Jul 25, 2015

LeNeva McEachern Wren passed into the arms of God on July 25, 2015.

She was born March 8, 1962 in Castro Valley CA. to Charles and Jane (Garlinton) McEachern.

She was a graduate of Gilmer High School, Kilgore College, and the University of Texas. She served in the U.S. Army. She...

Jul 23, 2015

Surrounded by family, Shirley J. Griffin, 78, of Winnsboro, Texas passed away on July 23, 2015. You could always find Shirley with friends and family sporting the biggest smile on her face. She will be truly missed by those who called her family, friend, boss or neighbor. She and Bill married in Lancaster, Texas in 1981. Later they moved...

Jul 22, 2015

Patsy G. Browning, 72, of Mineola, TX passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 in Irving, TX. She was born on Saturday, April 24, 1943 in Morillton, AR to the late James Thirl and Orpha Geniece York.

She worked for Irving ISD for twenty three years before coming to Mineola. She worked a total of thirty four...

Jul 21, 2015

Raymond Oliver Quarles

born August 13, 1927, died on July 21, 2015.

He was preceded in death by his parents O.H. Ollie Quarles and Mary Elizabeth Walters Quarles,

by his wife, Patty Jean Farr Quarles, by his siblings Eva Quarles Terry and TJ Quarles.

He is survived by his three children,...

Jul 19, 2015

Mrs. Dorothy Jean Messer passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at the age of 81. She was born on March 14, 1934, to the late Lester Bankhead and Erma Wilks Bankhead. Mrs. Messer was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Burford T. Messer; two sisters and one brother. Survivors include her sons, Rodney Messer...

Jul 19, 2015

Mrs. Janie B. Browning passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at the age of 96. She was born on August 29, 1918 to the late Virgil Woodard and Lona Tinney Woodard. Mrs. Browning was a homemaker and a member of Pine Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where she was a member of the CPWA. She was preceded in death...

Jul 5, 2015

Alveta Clanton Szitar, 90, of Mineola, TX passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2015 in Mineola, TX. She was born on Sunday, December 21, 1924 in Polar, TX to the late Clyde and Eula Edna Clanton.

She was a member of Trinity Fellowship in Lindale. She was a legal Secretary and volunteered at Mineola ISD for special...

Jul 1, 2015

Mr. Johnnie Lee Edwards, age 81, of Winnsboro, formerly of Granbury, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July1, 2015. He was born on November 3, 1933 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Johnnie was a retired off shore welder for Rowan Company out of Houston, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of First Baptist Church in...

Jun 29, 2015

Trella Fern Foreman, 85, of Mineola, TX passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015 in Winnsboro, TX. She was born on Wednesday, April 9, 1930 in Borger, TX to the late Randolph and Azile Davis.

She is survived by her husband, Gale Foreman of Mineola, TX; three sons, Terry Foreman and wife Lisa of Dumas, TX, Scott...

Jun 21, 2015

Mr. Ricky Bob Clemmons passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at the age of 59. He was born on September 10, 1955 to Ted W. Clemmons and Della Bernice Hardin Clemmons. Ricky was a member of the First Baptist Church in Winnsboro, and was a self-employed artist. He was preceded in death by his mother, Della Bernice Clemmons...

Jun 19, 2015

Mrs. Margie Lavon Pitts was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 19, 2015, at the age of 69. She was born on July 14, 1945, to the late James Lee and Willie Marie Adcock Lee. Mrs. Pitts was a retied nurse and a baptist. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Virginia Hanner;...

Jun 18, 2015

Joyce Ann Woods Francis, born March 22, 1943, in Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her home in Mineola, Texas on June 18, 2015.

Joyce is remembered for her love of her grandchildren; the light of her life; for her endless creativity: jewelry making, songwriting, oil paintings, sewing, and crocheting beanies. She enjoyed being part of the...

Jun 18, 2015

John Sean Iley, 52, of Mineola, TX passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015 in Mineola, TX. He was born on Monday, February 11, 1963 in Dallas, TX.

He is preceded in death by parents, John W. Iley, Lela Kinard and Eddie Smith.

He is survived by his father, James Iley Sr. of Tyler, TX;...

Jun 15, 2015

Mary Etta Dunn passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015, at the age of 88. She was born on June 17, 1926 to the late Carl Thomas Campbell and Anna Laura Williams Campbell. Mrs. Dunn retired from Texas Intruments as a supervisor and was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Loran Dunn; son, Billy Trembley; and grandchildren,...

Jun 15, 2015

Eddy Lamar Hughes, 60, of Mineola, TX passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015 in Mineola, TX. He was born on Wednesday, November 17, 1954 in Grand Saline, TX.

He is preceded in death by his father, Rex Hughes; sister, Janet McCown.

He is survived by his mother, Geneva Walton of Mineola, TX; two daughters,...

Jun 14, 2015

Funeral services for Betty Lou McCreary Lindley, 88, will be at 2 PM, Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Beaty Funeral Home, with Rev. Michael Mize officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 from 6-8 PM at Beaty Funeral Home in Mineola.

Betty met her Heavenly Father on June...

Jun 13, 2015

Gloria Jean Alaniz, age 72 of Scroggins, passed from this life on Saturday, June 13, 2015 in Mesquite. Gloria was born in Webster, South Dakota on April 8, 1943 to the late Thomas and Eula Thompson. She was retired from the banking industry and most recently Team Worldwide in Winnsboro; she was also a devoted member of Clearwater Baptist...

Jun 13, 2015

Mrs. Patricia Ann Reeves of Mineola, died Saturday, June 13th at the age of 81. She was born, Friday April 6, 1934 in Greenville, Texas to the late Shepard Alphonso Mitchell and Alma Mae Wylie Mitchell.

Mrs. Reeves received her Masters Degree from East Texas State University and was a counselor and case manager. She was also...