Obituaries

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...

Dec 27, 2024

Leslie “Les” Rodgers Yager

April 3, 1932 – December 27, 2024

Leslie “Les” Rodgers Yager, 92, of Mineola, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024 in Mineola. Born in Dallas, Texas, on April 3, 1932, Les grew up in Farmers Branch Texas, where he left an indelible mark on the community he loved.

Dec 25, 2024

Danny Lee McKethan

August 10, 1947 - December 25, 2024

Danny Lee McKethan of Mineola, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024.

Danny was born on August 10, 1947, in Dallas, Texas, to Wilburn and Lillian McKethan.

After completing service to his country in the United States Air Force, Danny...

Dec 17, 2024

James Engle, age 58, of Quitman, Texas passed away peacefully in his wife's arms at his residence on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

James's graveside service was held at Pleasant Grove Memorial Cemetery, Winnsboro, Texas on January 25, 2025, afterwards a memorial celebration was held at a private home.

James was born on February 13, 1966 to David and Marie Engle in Oklahoma...

Dec 16, 2024

Linda Jewel Barrett, born on January 9, 1952, in Houston, Texas, to William and Jewel Robinson, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, in Winnsboro, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.

In 1970, Linda married the love of her life, Lonnie Barrett, embarking on a journey of love, joy, and faith. Together, they built a...

Dec 14, 2024

Jo Ann Irby Romine, a beloved grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, and now suffers no more. She was born on July 4, 1947, in the Pickton community of Hopkins County, to the late Travis and Naomi Wilson Irby. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Romine; her son, Steven...

Dec 13, 2024

Martha Caroline “Carol” Marshall, 71, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with kidney failure.

Carol was born on July 25, 1953, in Midland, Texas, to John Wilson and Dortha May Wilson. She grew up with her siblings in a warm, loving home and...

Dec 11, 2024

Leslie Eugene Hansen, 83, of Mount Vernon, Texas, passed away on December 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 23, 1940, in Dallas, Texas, Leslie was the cherished son of Leslie Leroy Hansen and Flora Mae Casey Hansen.

Leslie proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force...

Dec 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Billy Gene Busby, who left this world on December 10, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born on September 29, 1941, to the late Edward Arlon "Doc" Busby and Ida Mae Harris Busby. Billy was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pat Busby, in...

Dec 9, 2024

Marlene Bass Mooney, born on June 28, 1935, in Newsome, Texas, to the late Harry and Pinkie Lou Bass, passed away surrounded by love and family. A devoted Christian, Marlene was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Quitman, Texas.

Marlene enjoyed a full and vibrant life, traveling extensively with her late husband,...

Dec 6, 2024

Loy Frazier, age 86, of Mineola, TX, passed away on December 6, 2024. He was born in Ft. Smith, Arkansas in 1938 to Loy and Louise Frazier. He proudly served in the United States Air Force, Airman First Class. Loy was a Professor of Physiology at the Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas. He has been a dedicated...

Dec 4, 2024

Jeanene Yvonne Hamrick Harrell departed this life to be with her Lord on December 4, 2024. She died peacefully at Grand Brook Memory Care in Allen, Texas, following a six-year battle with dementia.

Born on April 30, 1945 in Austin, Texas, Jeanene was the second of five children and the first of two daughters born to Joseph...

Dec 2, 2024

Sheri Lyn Darge, 70, of Mineola, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 1, 1954, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to the late Donald Ray Copeland and Barbara Jeanette Mitten Copeland.

Sheri was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Tonia Huff. She was a...

Dec 2, 2024

Clara Jane Ziegler, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024 at the age of 83. Born on August 17, 1941, in Quitman, Texas, to Bruce Jenkins Lloyd and Clara Genois Day Lloyd, she was known to all by many names—Clara, Mama, Preci, Steady, Stu, Sister, Aunt Clara, and Clara Jane....

Nov 30, 2024

Dr. Robert “Bob” Henry Wisener, III

1944-2024

Services for Dr. Wisener will be held at the Royal Flying Circus Aviation Museum at Mineola Wisener Field Airport in Mineola on Monday December 9 with visitation from 1-2 p.m., service at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Donnie Herring officiating. Burial will follow in Sand Springs Cemetery...