Obituaries

Mar 14, 2024

Glenn "Rabbit" Robinson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 14, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born on July 7, 1945, in Wood County, Texas, to Idas and Zelma Deas Robinson.

Glenn grew up in the Coke Community and dedicated his life to hard work and commitment. He...

Mar 13, 2024

Jo Anne "Nona" Heimgartner, born on February 3, 1953, in Gainesville, Texas, peacefully passed away on March 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Kenneth (Blackie) Welch and Rebecca (Becky) Welch.

Jo grew up in Gainesville and Sherman, Texas, and graduated from Sherman High School. She embarked on a fulfilling...

Mar 12, 2024

Marnina K. Fransen, beloved, mother, grandmother, and pillar of the Winnsboro community, passed away on March 12, 2024, at the age of 95, ending her valiant struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Born on April 2, 1928, in Vivian, Louisiana, Marnina's journey touched the lives of many and left an indelible mark on those who knew and loved her.

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Mar 10, 2024

Timothy Scott Adams passed peacefully in his sleep March 9, 2024, at the age of 60. Scott was raised in Winnsboro, TX where he was a beloved member of the community. He was born to Eddy and Linda on June 25, 1963, in Tyler, TX.

Scott was a dedicated servant to his community throughout his...

Mar 8, 2024

Brenda Kay Wilkins, beloved daughter, mother, sister, and Nana began her new life in Heaven on March 8, 2024. Brenda was born on April 6, 1962, in Montrose, Colorado, to Leroy and Delane (Bennett) Morgan.

The Morgan family eventually made their way to Texas, and Brenda graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1979. She...

Feb 29, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald Cleatus Ledford "Cleatus" , a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, who left us on the leap year anomaly, February 29, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on October 1, 1938, in Pocahontas, Tennessee, to Oner Dell Ledford and Hazel Crum, Cleatus's early years...

Feb 26, 2024

Lorna Gaye Carroll, fondly known to all as Gaye, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born on November 15, 1939, in Longview, Texas, to Alvah C. Weir and Margaret Brisendine Weir. Gaye moved to Magnolia, Arkansas in 1973 where she began her legacy.

Throughout her life, Gaye...

Feb 24, 2024

Eloise Cunningham passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the age of 88. She was born August 7, 1935 in Mineola, Texas to Albert Sidney Scott and Willie Gertrude Harris Scott. In 1953, she married Donald Louis Cunningham, and they celebrated 56 years together. She graduated from Mineola High School. She worked for the City of Mineola as...

Feb 17, 2024

Hayden Kale Robinson, affectionately known as "Pistol," passed away on February 17, 2024, at the age of 17. He was born on November 29, 2006, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, and grew up in Winnsboro, Texas, where he left a profound mark on the hearts of all who knew him.

Kale was the beloved son of...

Feb 17, 2024

Jimmy Lynn Thornburgh, a dedicated husband and skilled carpenter, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born on December 29, 1938, in Elk City, Oklahoma, to the late Karl Edward Thornburgh and Cybil Beatrice Bright.

Jimmy was known for his unwavering work ethic and passion for carpentry. Throughout...

Feb 17, 2024

Dorothy Dean Whatley Anderson was born on February 25, 1930, in Cartwright, TX, to Piercie and Opal Whatley. She went to see Jesus on , February 17, at age 93 while a resident at Whispering Pines Nursing Facility.

She attended Cartwright school through the eighth- grade year; she graduated at age 17 from Quitman High School where...

Feb 17, 2024

Nellie Joyce Whitehead, known as Joyce to all who knew her, passed away on February 17, 2024 at the age of 82 with her children by her side. She was born on August 9, 1941 in Mineola, Texas, to Haskell Lee McCown and Willie Verniece Shelton.

Carrying over from her childhood where she learned the...

Feb 16, 2024

Allan LaVern Thorson, aged 83, of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024. Born on January 29, 1941, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Anton and Alice Thorson, Allan grew up in a loving home filled with the values of hard work and dedication.

Allan was a proud graduate of Madison High School...

Feb 15, 2024

Charles Amous Dickens, a beloved member of the Winnsboro, Texas community, passed away on February 15, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on September 4, 1949, to Glen and Donie Dickens, Charles grew up in Winnsboro, Texas, where he cultivated deep roots within his community.

Throughout his life, Charles dedicated himself to hard work...

Feb 6, 2024

JUANITA HOFFMAN LESTER

DATE OF BIRTH: 11-14-1921 DATE OF DEATH: 02-06-2024

I was born at home on a crisp fall day, November 14th, 1921. I was the second daughter born to Norris and Ora Starr Hoffman. Dr. Vickers was sent for and with the help of a neighbor, Mrs. Nellie Cook and my...

Feb 5, 2024

Carolyn Johnson Moore, age 79, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2024. She was born on May 18, 1944, in Winnsboro, Texas, to the late Carney G. Johnson and Lois Duckworth Johnson.

Carolyn grew up in Winnsboro and attended Winnsboro High School before furthering her education at the University of Houston, where she...

Feb 5, 2024

Joe Lloyd Francis, 83, of Tyler, died Monday, February 5 at UT Health Hospital. He was born August 25, 1940, in Pittsburg, Texas, to Henry and Lena Reeves Francis. He graduated from Wichita Falls High School in 1958 and attended Midwestern University in Wichita Falls, Texas. Mr. Francis served in the U.S Army from 1960-1961. He was discharged after...

Jan 30, 2024

Louise Busby George, a beloved resident of Sulphur Springs, passed away at her residence on January 30, 2024. Born on July 1, 1949, in Winnsboro, Texas, Louise was the cherished daughter of Edward Arlen Busby and Ida Mae Harris Busby. At the age of 74, she departed this world surrounded by the love of family and friends.

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Jan 30, 2024

Allen Vance II, or Butch to those who knew him, was born on March 4, 1947, in Baytown, Texas, to Ruth Adele and Allen Vance. He went to be with Jesus on January 30, 2024.

Butch served in the airborne division of the Army National Guard reserves and then worked as a lineman with Exxon...

Jan 30, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Billy "Bull" Rex Shirley, who peacefully joined the angel band on January 30, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Born on February 1, 1957, in Winnsboro, Texas, Bull was a beloved member of the community, known for his warm heart and gentle spirit.