Joshua Caleb Crain
Feb 7, 2026
Joshua Caleb Crain, age 23, of Grand Saline, Texas, passed away after a courageous and valiant battle with a rare brain tumor. Joshua faced extraordinary health challenges beginning at the age of 14, meeting each one with resilience, faith, and a warrior's heart. He was a beloved patient at Children's Medical Center in Dallas, where he was known and cherished...
Jessie Faye Franks
Feb 4, 2026
Jessie Faye Franks, born on December 12, 1944, in Marion, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026. She lived a fulfilling life and made her home in Baytown, Texas, where she became known for her warm heart and nurturing spirit.Faye was a devoted homemaker and an incredible baker, with a special flair for cake decorating. She completed the Wilton...
Monty Ray Cranfill
Feb 3, 2026
Monty Ray "Pookie Bear" Cranfill,Feb. 17, 1965 - Feb. 3, 2026.Monty was 60 years old and was born Feb. 17, 1965. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Monty grew up in Louisiana and graduated from Ovey Comeaux High School in 1983 in Lafayette, La.​To know Monty was to know a man that was a gentle giant. He...
Wanda L Smedley
Feb 3, 2026
Wanda Lee Smedley, our beloved mother, loving wife, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed from this life to her heavenly home on February 3, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on May 12, 1939, in Commerce, Texas, to Rev. Willard Ray Talley and Jewel Sparks Talley, Wanda dedicated her life to nurturing her family and enriching her community through...
Jerry Rodgers
Feb 3, 2026
Dr. Jerry Wharton "Doc" Rodgers, affectionately known as Pop J, passed away peacefully from natural causes on February 3, 2026, at the age of 82. Jerry was born on April 24, 1943, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to George and Winona Rodgers. After graduating as valedictorian from Roy Miller High School in Corpus Christi, he attended the University of Texas at...
Dorothy Sue Kizer
Jan 31, 2026
Dorothy Sue "Dottie" Kizer, 91, of Mineola, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Dottie was born December 8, 1934, in Fort Worth, Texas, to L.J. and Lottie Marie Freeman at Harris Hospital. As a young girl, she loved riding trains and enjoyed ballet and tap dancing-early signs of the joyful spirit she carried throughout her life.
She met...
Michael Nash
Jan 28, 2026
Mike had been a beloved resident of Mineola for more than 40 years. A Marine through and through, Mike carried himself with strength, discipline, and an unshakable sense of duty. Though he could be a hard man at times, those who knew him best knew that beneath that toughness was a deeply good man with a generous heart.
Mike found his...
Q. J. Smith Jr.
Jan 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Q. J. Smith Jr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this life on January 24, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on November 15, 1942, in Dallas, Texas, Q. J. spent a remarkable life that touched the hearts of many.Q. J. proudly served...
Ryan Alan Gilbreath
Jan 23, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ryan Alan Gilbreath, who left us on January 23, 2026, at the age of 43. Born on March 26, 1982, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Ryan lived a life filled with love for family, friends, and his favorite pastimes.Ryan will be deeply missed by his son, Carter Gilbreath; his loving parents, Ronney and...
Nancy McKinney
Jan 21, 2026
Nancy Carol McKinney, 84, of Gilmer, Tx, passed away on Wednesday January 21, 2026, peacefully surrounded by love of all of her family and friends and her faith in Jesus Christ, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and her beautiful family that she loved so much, while under the care of her youngest son Cal, his wife Misty, and...
Mathew Parr
Jan 17, 2026
Mr. Alfred Mathew Parr of Scroggins passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026 at the age of 87. He was born in the Blodgett community in Titus County on January 10, 1939 to the late James A. Parr and Jennie L. Simpson Parr. Mathew served in the U.S. Army, including a tour of duty in South Korea during the Cold War. He will...
Elizabeth Newell
Jan 16, 2026
With hearts full of love and remembrance, we honor the life of Elizabeth Renee Newell, who peacefully passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on March 20, 1961, in Fort Riley, Kansas, Renee was a beautiful soul whose gentle spirit, warm smile, and genuine kindness touched everyone blessed to know her.
Renee lived her life devoted...
Barbara Jean Cope Alexander
Jan 14, 2026
Barbara Jean Cope Alexander, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at the age of 67. She was born on February 20, 1958, in Dallas, Texas. Barbara's life was defined by unwavering kindness, deep devotion to her family, and a gentle spirit that touched everyone she met.
A proud homemaker, Barbara devoted her life...
Sharon Eaton
Jan 11, 2026
Sharon passed away peacefully at home in Mineola, Texas, on January 11, 2026 surrounded by family and friends.
Sharon grew up in Fort Worth, Texas and graduated from Castleberry HighSchool Classs of 1965, and then attended Lon Morris College in Jacksonville, Texas. She was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas where she sang in the choir....
David Thurman
Jan 5, 2026
David Lee Thurman, age 64, was born on October 10, 1961, to Millie Jean Rape Thurman of Pittsburg, Texas, and Jack Loyd Thurman of Nevada, Texas. He lived most of his life in Mineola, Texas, where his roots, faith, and lifelong connections were firmly planted.David was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donna Gaby Thurman, his wife of 34...
Euna Bradley
Jan 4, 2026
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Euna Rlee Bradley, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, who left this world peacefully on January 4, 2026, at the age of 101. Euna was born on February 24, 1924, in Franklin County, Texas, where she spent her years immersed in a life shaped by the rhythms of rural living. A...
Kathleen Kurz
Jan 3, 2026
Kathleen Ann Lee Kurz, 90, moved from hugging her children to hugging Jesus on January 3, 2026. Known as Ann, Mom, Gramma, and Great Gramma, she was surrounded by her children at home when she took her last breath on this earth.Born on November 28, 1935, in Lima, Ohio. She was the eldest of 8 brothers and sisters with two...
Gary Keith
Jan 2, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gary Lynn Keith, age 82, of Mt. Vernon, Texas, who departed this life peacefully on January 2, 2026. Gary was born on February 3, 1943, in Franklin County, Texas, to Lester and Madie Keith.A member of the Clearwater Baptist Church, Gary devoted his life to his family and the...
Mary Donaho
Dec 29, 2025
Mary Jo Donaho, 93, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and gentle strength. She was born on October 11, 1932, and lived a life marked by compassion, grace, and unwavering devotion to her family.
In July of 1957, Mary Jo married the love of her life, Russell Donaho, and together they built a beautiful life over 67...
Ed Mabry
Dec 27, 2025
Andy Edward Mabry, known to friends and family as Ed or Papa, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025. He was born on October 25, 1941, in San Saba, Texas, to parents who were migrant farm workers. Ed was the oldest of eight siblings, and his early years were spent moving from job to job, living in a tent as...
