Obituaries

Aug 18, 2024

Billie N. Shirey, a cherished wife, mother, and spiritual pillar, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024, at her residence in Longview, Texas. She was 94 years old.

Born on April 19, 1930, in the Cartwright community of Wood County, Billie was the daughter of the late William Clyde Smith and Mary Goldie Kirkpatrick Smith....

Aug 13, 2024

Bill Mann was born on October 4, 1948 and passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024 in Tyler, Texas.

The son of O’Rena “Rena” and Bill Mann, Sr., he had many good memories of growing up in Mineola,

Texas and making frequent trips to Houston to visit Grandma Mann. From a young age, Bill enjoyed...

Aug 12, 2024

Clarance Eugene "Gene" LupPlace, born on March 23, 1940, in Rosboro, Arkansas, passed away on August 12, 2024. Gene, as he was fondly known, was the beloved son of the late Clarance Alexander LupPlace and Christine Tweedle LupPlace. At the age of 10, Gene moved with his family to Dallas, Texas, where he would grow up and lay the...

Aug 12, 2024

Robert L. Pendergrass, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 12, 2024, in a Tyler hospital, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication. Born on July 7, 1940, in Altus, Oklahoma, to the late Jefferson Lee Pendergrass and Juanita Osburn Pendergrass, Robert's life was a testament to hard work and devotion.

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Aug 10, 2024

Billie Mae Phillips, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024, at the age of 96. She was born on January 10, 1928, in Hopkins County, Texas, to W.T. "Bill" Miller and Flonnie Mae Nichols Miller.

Billie Mae grew up in Pickton, Texas, where she developed a love for learning...

Aug 10, 2024

Dennis Lee Davis - Age 76 of Winnsboro, Texas, went home to Glory to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 10, 2024, at 6:16 PM. Surrounded by his loving family, he passed away peacefully.

Dennis was born on October 2, 1947, in Dallas, Texas to Jack and Maxine Davis. He proudly served as...

Aug 9, 2024

Leslie Carter Mallory, born April 21, 1964, embarked on his new journey in the afterlife on August 9, 2024. A man who lived life with unparalleled zest, Les cherished his family and friends deeply and will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.

Les was a proud graduate of Mineola High School and devoted...

Aug 5, 2024

Betty Martin, born on December 15, 1944, in Ft. Worth, Texas, to James and Bertha Butler, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. A devoted Christian and a dedicated worker, Betty embodied the values of faith, love, and perseverance throughout her life.

Betty married the love of her life, David Martin, on December 31,...

Aug 2, 2024

Allen Isham, a cherished soul known for his kindness and love, passed away peacefully at his home in Mineola, Texas, on August 2, 2024. Born on June 27, 1982, in Dallas, Texas, to Michael Isham, Sr. and Linnie Self Isham, Allen lived a life rich in love and simplicity.

Allen graduated from Clifton High School...

Aug 1, 2024

Cheryl Diann Gillis went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2024, surrounded by loved ones and family. Born on January 22, 1963, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Roddy Paul and Kay Francis Spivey Gillis, Cheryl grew up in Garland, Texas, where she attended high school.

Cheryl was a bright personality with a big...

Jul 30, 2024

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Eddie Lee Horton

Mr. Eddie Lee Horton, Jr. age 93, of Mineola, Tx passed away July 30, 2024.

Eddie Lee was born February 28, 1931 in Elmgrove, LA to the late Eddie Lee Horton, Sr. and Annie Cawthorne Horton.

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Jul 28, 2024

Cordell Bradford, born on September 15, 1939, to the late William and Loucile Bradford, peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones. Raised on a cotton farm in Leonard, Texas, Cordell developed a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for the simpler things in life.

In 1958, Cordell answered the call of duty and joined...

Jul 28, 2024

Floyd Wayne Bowles, born March 4, 1965, in Grand Saline, Texas, passed away peacefully on

July 28, 2024. Wayne, a cherished husband, father, and brother, was known for his deep love for

the outdoors, most notably the time he spent at the river bottom hunting and fishing.

Wayne was the beloved husband of...

Jul 26, 2024

Mrs. Carolyn Milliorn, 81, of Grand Prairie, TX, passed away at home on Friday, July 26, 2024. She was born on June 22, 1943, in the Pine Mills community of Mineola, Texas, attended Norman Robert Crozier Technical School in Dallas, and retired as a sales team administrator with Weben Jarco in Duncanville, Texas. She was preceded in death by...

Jul 23, 2024

Zack Kendrick Kirbo was born on December 22, 1964, in Mt. Vernon, Texas, to the late Patrick Lee Kirbo and Emily Rose McCauley. He peacefully passed away on July 23, 2024, in a Tyler hospice facility. Zack was also preceded in death by his uncle, Zack Blair Kirbo.

Left to cherish his memory are his...

Jul 22, 2024

David Alexander Bell, born on July 23, 1955, in Dallas, Texas, passed away on July 22, 2024, just one day shy of his 69th birthday.

David was the cherished son of George Alexander Bell and Carol Lucille Bell. He grew up in Dallas, where he attended Thomas Jefferson High School before studying Construction Management at...

Jul 22, 2024

Betty Dean Crane Mays, born on June 27, 1931, in Webster, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024. Betty was the beloved daughter of Bascom T. Crane and Ruby Estelle Kight. She grew up in Pickton, Texas, and graduated from Pickton High School in 1949.

Betty dedicated her professional life to Southwestern Bell, where...

Jul 20, 2024

Larry J. Ellison, born on May 2, 1943, in Palestine, Texas, peacefully departed this world on July 20, 2024. He grew up with a strong belief in family, values, and hard work. On June 6, 1964, Larry married the love of his life, Barbara Taylor. Together, they built a legacy that spanned generations. Their 60 years of unwavering love...

Jul 19, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Loretta Gail Barnett, age 67, of Lindale, Texas, on July 19, 2024.

Loretta was born on April 26, 1957, in Houston, Texas, to the late Troy Smith and Mary Louise Belcher. She moved to Mineola, Texas, where she spent her formative years and built the foundation of...

Jul 18, 2024

Dr. Charles Barton "Bart" Pruitt, a dedicated physician, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away on July 18, 2024, at the age of 58. Born on March 15, 1966, in DeKalb, Texas, Bart was the son of Larry Charles Pruitt and Wanda Loucille Bryant.

Bart spent his formative years in Texas, where he...