Obituaries

Nov 30, 2024

OT Bridges, 83 born in Fort Worth Texas ended his suffering November 30th 2024. The son of Leroy Bridges and Bonnie Stokes. OT lived in Mineola, Texas but spent most of his life in Dallas. OT's career was as a printing pressman and a barber.

OT loved to work on remodeling and carpentry, he remodeled every home...

Nov 30, 2024

Jerry Len Sparks, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was born on December 2, 1943, in the Clearwater community of Franklin County. He peacefully entered eternal rest in Heaven on November 30, 2024, at the age of 80. Jerry was the son of the late Bill Sparks and Margie Kenner Sparks and was preceded in death by...

Nov 27, 2024

Max Eugene Stavely, born on September 10, 1930, in Gibson, Tennessee, peacefully passed

away on November 27, 2024, at the age of 94. He was the son of Elgie Dee Stavely and Edna

Stewart Stavely and grew up in Medina, Tennessee, where he attended Medina High School.

Max dedicated over 30 years to...

Nov 21, 2024

Vickie Lynne (Smith) Swann

June 19, 1954 - November 21, 2024

Vickie (Smith) Swann was born June 19, 1954 in Fort Worth, Texas. She passed away peacefully at home

on Thursday, November 21 in the presence of her husband, son and a few friends. She was the first and...

Nov 14, 2024

Gary Roe Wallace

October 31, 1954 - November 14, 2024

Colonel (Retired) Gary Roe Wallace, 70, of Hawkins, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.

Gary was born in Mercedes, Texas on October 31, 1954, to Russell Wallace and Beadie...

Nov 12, 2024

Errol Brown Barber, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community member, passed away on November 12, 2024, at the age of 78. Errol was born on December 8, 1945, in Tyler, Texas, to Billy Brown Barber and Helen Prestridge Barber. He lived a life marked by dedication to his family, community, and his passions, leaving behind a legacy of...

Nov 10, 2024

Eldon Curtis Armstrong, age 85, of Mineola, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024, at a Tyler hospital, with his family by his side.

Born on June 13, 1939, in Point, Texas, Eldon was the son of the late Curtis D. and Mary Nann (Horton) Armstrong. He graduated from Point High School before going...

Nov 10, 2024

Donny Lee Barber, born on December 8, 1943, in Pittsburg, Texas, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of music, love, and cherished memories. Donny was the son of the late James and Bessie Barber, growing up in a family where his passions for music and creativity were nurtured.

A talented musician, Donny was gifted...

Nov 8, 2024

Our precious, beloved Maria Esperanza Aguilera, 87 of Mineola, Texas, went to be with our Lord on November 8th, 2024 in Quitman, Texas. She gave her life to God and upheld her strong beliefs above everything else. She was the pillar to our family and will be dearly missed. She was born on Sunday, August 15th, 1937 in Cloete,...

Nov 2, 2024

Allen Bell Cole, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on November 2, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on November 18, 1939, in Wisner, Louisiana, Allen was the son of Clarence Cole and Maggie Sturdivant Cole. A graduate of the University of Louisiana Monroe, he served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict....

Nov 1, 2024

Dorothy Niehaus, age 101, of Mineola, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024. Born on July 23, 1923, in Lindale, Texas, she was the daughter of Thomas Brown and Emma Lou Kennedy Brown.

Dorothy graduated from Lindale High School in 1941 and furthered her education at the Federal Institute Business College, earning her degree...

Oct 29, 2024

Freelon Dwight (Dee) Tullos, 86, of Lindale, Texas, closed his eyes in this life on October 29, 2024. Born on December 8, 1937, in Crockett, Texas, he was the beloved son of the late Robert and Gertrude Hamlin Tullos.

A man of faith, Freelon was of the Baptist faith and served honorably in the U.S....

Oct 29, 2024

Xerlene Lou Alexander, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on May 3, 1939, in Winnsboro, Texas, Xerlene was the daughter of X.J. Banks and Pearl Shivley Banks.

Xerlene dedicated much of her life to her career as the owner of Alexander Tractor, where her hard...

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...