Obituaries

Jun 13, 2024

Richard Edward Carlson, 91, of Alba, Texas, was a wonderful friend, husband, father, grandfather and

great-grandfather. He was born April 29, 1933, in Fairbury, Illinois, to Mary Ellen and Edward G. Carlson.

Richard left home at the age of 18 to join the United States Navy serving from 1951 to 1955.

After leaving...

Jun 7, 2024

Donna Grace McNevin, age 66, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, and went to be with her Lord and Savior.

Donna was born on July 8, 1957, to parents Albert and Vivian Smith, in Henderson, Texas. Donna was the oldest of three girls.

Donna graduated from Henderson High School in...

Jun 7, 2024

Phoebe Vanderbye Latz was born July 28, 1946 and went home to Heaven on June 7, 2024 four days shy of her 47th wedding anniversary to her husband Tom Latz.

Phoebe was beloved mother to her three children David (Laura) Eder, 56, James Eder, 53, and Christie (Andrew) Pudell , 45. She passed away at...

Jun 7, 2024

Robert Allen Turnbo Sr, age 79 of Crosby, passed away on Friday, June 7th, 2024 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Robert "Bobby" was born on September 6th, 1944 to the late Frank and Velma Zapalac. Bobby served in the US Army from 1967-1969 as a 1st Class Gunner in the 199th Light Infantry Brigade in Vietnam. Bobby retired...

Jun 6, 2024

Doris Aline Miller, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024, at the age of 98. Born on December 12, 1925, in Paragould, Arkansas, Doris was the beloved daughter of Courtney Brice Beadles and Viola Jones Beadles.

Doris grew up in Paragould AR, where she attended Paragould High School and...

Jun 6, 2024

Mary Lou Simonds, affectionately known as Lou, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on November 1, 1931, in Wortham, Texas, Lou was the cherished daughter of Clinton E. Wright and Tommie Hildreath Boals Wright.

A devoted wife and homemaker, Lou dedicated her life to creating a warm and...

Jun 5, 2024

Mr. Sammy L. Young, aged 72, of Quitman, Texas, passed away on June 5, 2024. He was born on September 18, 1951, in Meridian, Texas. Sammy's journey through life was one filled with hard work, laughter, and cherished moments with his beloved family.

Sammy found fulfillment in the open road as a truck driver and...

Jun 4, 2024

Martha Burks Mitchell passed on to her eternal home with streets of gold, into the presence of her Savior, on

June 4, 2024 in Mineola, Texas. Martha was born on Mother’s Day, May 10, 1931 in Millport, Alabama to

Sarah Gertrude and Jacob Nathaniel Burks. She was the oldest of their four daughters.

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Jun 3, 2024

Billie Ruth McCarley, age 91, of Argyle, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024. Billie was born on February 18, 1933, in Culleoka, Texas, to Bill and Susie Tucker. She married the love of her life, Wiley McCarley, on July 4, 1952, and together they built a beautiful life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

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Jun 3, 2024

Benny K. Castloo, Jr., a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on June 3, 2024, bringing an end to his earthly struggles. He was the second most important person to be born on February 22nd after George Washington. Mr. Castloo was born on February 22, 1958, in Tyler, Texas. Benny's life was one marked by camaraderie, hard...

Jun 2, 2024

Tony Gale Crow, beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, walked into the Gates of Heaven to SEE Jesus on June 2, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on September 24, 1956, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, to the late Cotton Crow and Pearl Hill Crow, Tony was a cherished member of the Winnsboro community.

Growing...

May 31, 2024

Donald Ray Kern, born May 26, 1942, in Cedar Edge, Colorado; died May 31, 2024, at Lindale Specialty

Care Center with Brenda by his side.

His parents were Ruby and Ralph Kern from Sulphur Springs; wife-Brenda Kern of Lake Holbrook in

Mineola, Texas. Married 61 years; son: Robert Kern of Corinth, Texas. No...

May 28, 2024

James Willis Henry, Jr. passed away on May 28, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, loyalty, and boundless enthusiasm for life. Born on May 21, 1975, in Dallas, Texas, James was a cherished son, brother, father, and friend whose presence illuminated the lives of those around him.

James's journey began at Crandall High School,...

May 24, 2024

David Wesley Burcham, a beloved pastor, passed into the presence of Jesus on May 24, 2024 at the age of 80. He was born on February 3, 1944, in Asheville, North Carolina, to Raymond Day Burcham Sr. and Katheryn May Burcham. Growing up in Yorktown, Indiana, David attended Yorktown High School before pursuing his undergraduate studies at Tennessee Temple...

May 24, 2024

Bill Brumley passed away peacefully at his home on May 24, due to complications from Covid. He fought his final battle as he did all others: with grace and grit.

Bill was born Feb. 4, 1948, in Houston Texas. He grew up in Princeton Texas, where he graduated from Princeton High School in 1966. He...

May 24, 2024

Lois Agnes Slayton, a beloved homemaker, was born on April 8, 1935, in Hawkins, Texas. She passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, at the age of 89. Lois was the cherished daughter of Sylis Hicks and Mary B. Hicks.

A lifelong resident of Texas, Lois dedicated her life to her family and her faith....

May 22, 2024

Beatrice S. Yanez peacefully passed away on May 22, 2024 in Winnsboro, TX at the age of 98 surrounded by the love of her family. Beatrice embodied the best of qualities: resolute faith, unconditional love, strength of spirit, and unending generosity. Born in El Paso, Beatrice was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. After graduating...

May 18, 2024

Kelly Mack Clay was born on January 1, 1962 in Mt. Pleasant Texas to loving parents Clydie Mack and Evelyn Clay. He died peacefully at his home in Winnsboro on May 18, 2024. Kelly was preceded in death by his parents, Clydie Mack and Evelyn Clay, sisters LaDonna Horner and Connie Gordon, and his precious firstborn son Kendall Mack...

May 11, 2024

Jerry Bill Oldfield of Lindale, TX passed away peacefully at Christus Mother Francis hospital in Tyler, TX on May 11, 2024, after a valiant battle with lung cancer. He was 81.

Jerry was the youngest of six children born to Geneva and LeeRoy Oldfield in Newton, IA. Jerry moved to Texas in the mid-1980’s where...

May 11, 2024

Gary Glen Cox II, a vibrant soul born on June 7, 1986, in Dallas, Texas, to Gary and Laurel Cox, finished his race on May 11, 2024, in Denton, Texas. Gary, a skilled mechanic by trade, lived life at full throttle, driven by a passion for cars and a love for his family.

Gary spent...