Obituaries

Jan 15, 2024

Jan 11, 2024

Jaxon Tate Stephens, a beloved son, brother, and cherished member of the Stephens and Jordan families, left this world on January 11, 2024, at the tender age of 5. Born on June 24, 2018, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, Jaxon brought immeasurable joy and laughter to the lives of all who knew him.

Jaxon's parents, Joseph...

Jan 11, 2024

Robert Dwayne Jordan, 68, of Winnsboro, Texas, pain and suffering ended in a Tyler hospital on January 11, 2024. He battled his illness with dignity and humor. Mr. Jordan was born in Kaufman, Texas, on December 17, 1955, to the late Joe and Ida Mae Jordan He was also preceded in death by sister Debra Stegman. Robert was a...

Jan 8, 2024

David "Bubba" Lee Watkins, of Winnsboro, went to his Heavenly home on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born on June 19, 1950, in Winnsboro, Tx. and died at the age of 73. He spent almost his entire life in his hometown of Winnsboro. Bubba had a big personality and loved to visit with everyone, never meeting a stranger....

Jan 7, 2024

Mr Jerry Rex Fulmer, age 55, of Arlington, Texas, passed away on January 7, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side.

He was born on July 19,1968, in Winnsboro, Texas to the late George Fulmer, Sr. and Mary Holmes Fulmer. Jerry was a 1986 graduate of Winnsboro High School.

Jan 6, 2024

J. Carl (J.C.) Norris, Jr. passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024 at the age of 100 in Bryan, Texas. Dr. Norris lived an exceptional life, blessed by the grace of God with abundant family and friends, a wonderful career of service, and a marriage that lasted almost eight decades.

J.C. was born to Gertrude and Julius...

Jan 5, 2024

Eugenia Marlene James, age 84 of Winnsboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2024 in Winnsboro, Texas. She was born on July 9, 1939 in Magnolia, Arkansas to the late Thornton and Margaret Stewart. Eugenia was married to Dr. Karl James for 51 years who passed away in May of 2023.

Eugenia attended Southern...

Jan 4, 2024

In loving memory of Amanda Lynn Robinson, a beloved daughter, mom, sister, and grandmother, born on October 17, 1973, in Tyler, Texas. She peacefully left this world on January 4, 2024. Mandy's roots were firmly planted in Mineola, Texas, where she forged lasting connections and cherished memories.

Mandy's faith was unwavering, as she lived her...

Jan 4, 2024

David Chadwell Murley was born in Crane, TX on Wednesday March 30,1932 to Warren Thad and Olga Chadwell Murley and was the younger brother to Warren Thad Murley, Jr, fourteen months his senior. The family moved to Spur, TX in August of that year and David was baptized at The Presbyterian Church of Spur on October 30, 1932. David...

Jan 4, 2024

Brian Andrew Howard, born on February 19, 1973, in Center, TX, left this world on January 4, 2024. He was the son of the late William Harry Howard and Betty Lou Argo.

Brian's formative years were spent in Price, TX, where he attended Carlisle High School. Brian went on to dedicate nearly two decades of...

Jan 3, 2024

Emma Claire Sager, born on June 5, 2010, in Tyler, Texas, embarked on her eternal journey on January 3, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Michael Joseph Sager and Heather Denise Howard.

Emma grew up surrounded by love in Winnsboro, Texas, where she attended Winnsboro public schools from kindergarten through seventh grade. In her...

Dec 29, 2023

Jay Allen Woody, 81, of Mineola, TX went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 29, 2023 in Tyler, TX with his family by his side.

Jay was born on April 16, 1941 in Vernon, TX to the late RJ and Biddie Mae Woody. Jay enjoyed old westerns, fishing, family time, card games with friends...

Dec 23, 2023

Mrs. Linda Louise Courtney, age 74 of Winnsboro, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at her home. She was born on March 2, 1949 in Iola, Kansas to the late Merle H. Foster and Babara Biggs Foster.

Linda was a Dairy Farmer and owner of Jersey Girl Milk Company. She was a longtime member of Pine...

Dec 23, 2023

Ruby Lois Sanders passed away on December 23, 2023 at the age of 92 years following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Paul Sanders, her parents Lemmie and Emma Walker, and her 11 brothers and sisters Eva, Estelle, Maud, L. G., Eunice, Marvin, Louise, Naomi, Mary Francis, Doyle, and Barbara.

Ruby...

Dec 22, 2023

Mr. Billy Michael Teague, age 76 of Mineola, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 in Grand Saline. He was born on March 28, 1947 in Midland, Texas to the late Billy Teague and Sybil Walker .

Billy was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served in the Army from 1967 to 1970.

He...

Dec 20, 2023

Douglas Lee Merck of Winnsboro, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, with his wife by his side. He was born in Dallas on September 16, 1956 to Maurice Jack Merck and Marguerite Pauline Stafford. Doug was an over the road trucker for 45 years. Driving was his passion. He loved the Lord and loved telling bible stories to...

Dec 16, 2023

Mr. David Paul Screws, age 81 of Pickton, Texas stepped into his forever home on Saturday, December 16, 2023 comfortably at his farm in Pickton, TX. He was born on October 2, 1942 in Winnsboro, Texas to the late Dorsey Screws and Hazelle Thomas Screws.

David spent many years as a dairyman; he valued hard...

Dec 15, 2023

Tambra Lynn Green’s biggest dream for her life, she always said, was to be a mom. She left this world to be with her savior on December 15, 2023, as the best mom two girls could ask for, adoring grandmother to Alden and Emmett Miller, loving wife to Jerry Green, the silliest and most fun aunt to so many,...

Dec 15, 2023

Janis Kay Yates of Mineola, Texas took Jesus’ hand and led her into eternity on December 15, 2023. Janis was born in Marshall, Texas on January 30th, 1947 to Joyce Chase Smith and James V. Smith. She met the love of her life, Michael Roy Yates, at the age of 17 and six months later she would marry him...

Dec 13, 2023

Our Mother, Audrey, passed away on December 13, 2023. AUDREY A CLEARY was 89 years old. Born in St. Joseph, Indiana, and attended school in Bad Axe, Michigan where she met and fell in love with her husband, Mike.

She is survived by her sister, Marcella Keel of Port Austin, MI. and her children, Keith Rothe (Sandi)...