Obituaries

Oct 19, 2023

Homer O’Day Williams, a proud member of God’s holy family, died on October, 19, 2023 in

Mineola TX with his loving wife of 67 years, Martha Jo Williams, at his side. O’Day, as he was

known to all, was born on June 24,1934 to Homer Lee Williams and Lorene Dosier.

O’Day and Martha...

Oct 17, 2023

Jeanette Joan Wilburn, age 80, died Tuesday, October 17th in Mineola, Texas. She was born January 8th, 1943 in McKinney, Texas to the late R.B. Recer and Ocie Monk Recer. She was preceded in death by her husband Larry Wilburn, sister Wanda Faye Owen Chapman,son Chris Bailey, and great-granddaughter Lena Joyce Thomas. She is survived by her son Kevin...

Oct 17, 2023

Mr. James M. Hall, age 81 of Alba, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in Tyler, Texas. He was born in Gilmer, Texas to the late James G. Hall and Velma Knight Hall. Jim retired from AT&T as a Finance and Facilities Manager and enjoyed fishing in small tournaments all around the North East Texas area. After an...

Oct 16, 2023

Thomas Raynor "Bison Man" passed away on the morning of October 16, 2023 at home surrounded by his loved ones. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he came home to marry Ms. Kim and raised two boys throughout their youth and coached all their sports. Thomas grew up in New Jersey, spent most of his career working with St....

Oct 14, 2023

Helen Ray Myers, 94, of Cleburne, Texas, passed away on Oct. 14, 2023.

A Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Cedars Memorial Gardens (formerly Mineola City Cemetery). Son-in-law J.D. Nichols of Naperville, Ill., will be officiating. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at Beaty Funeral...

Oct 10, 2023

Oct 7, 2023

Mr. James Winifred Dugan, age 89 of Grand Saline, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Grand Saline. He was born on May 18, 1934 in Haskell, Texas to the late Jessie Winifred Dugan and Ethel Lee Burns Dugan.

James was retired from Halliburton Oil and Gas Company and an avid Texas Rangers baseball fan....

Oct 7, 2023

Anita Bird , age 73 of Tyler, TX. passed away on October 7th, 2023 with family at her side.

She was a National Sales Analyst/ Salesforce Administrator for John Soules Foods for 11 years until her illness took hold.

She was preceded in death by her late Husband Joseph Bird of Hawkins,TX.,her Father...

Oct 6, 2023

Mr. Hulbert (Herb) Larence Perkins, age 79 of Mineola, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at his home. He was born on September 15, 1944 in Clarksville, Texas to the late Milton Perkins and Lorene Reed Perkins. Herb was raised in the Antioch Baptist Church.

Herb was the owner of Perkins Tool Rental in Mineola and...

Oct 5, 2023

Elizabeth Nell Ellenburg of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away on October 5, 2023. Nell, as she was known to all, was born on February 22, 1933, in Grand Saline, Texas, to Edwin Ford Nance and Norene (Wheeler) Nance. Elizabeth lost her mother at an early age and she was nurtured, raised, and loved by stepmother Faye Nell Nance. Nell was...

Oct 4, 2023

Johnnie Lee "John" Weeks, formerly of Mineola, passed away on October 4, 2023 at Arbor House Living of Waco, comforted by his family and the caring staff of Arbor House.

John was born on October 28, 1934 in Mineola, TX. He graduated from high school and later joined the U.S. Navy. After being honorably discharged,...

Oct 3, 2023

Bing Balasia Flanary died peacefully at home on October 3, 2023, at the age of 77. Born April 26, 1946, in Pikeville, Kentucky to Ernest and Dixie Flanary, Bing spent his early childhood in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky. When Bing was six years old, during the Irish migration from the Kentucky coal mines to the factories, his family...

Oct 3, 2023

Mr. Morris Gary, Jr. age 52, of Alba, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 in Mineola, Texas. He was born on March 16, 1971 in Tyler to the late Morris Gary Sr. and Lena Gary.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Lena Powell and Morris Brown Gary and brother; Gary Jones.

Survivors...

Oct 2, 2023

Mrs. Jeanne Yarber, age 86 of Mabank, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2023 in Tyler. She was born on February 8, 1937 in Slayton, Texas to the late Henry Thompson and Bessie Thompson.

Jeanne was a homemaker and member of Central Baptist Church of Lindale.

Survivors include her loving husband, Lex Yarber; son,...

Sep 30, 2023

Mr. Gary Lynn Marlow, age 78 of Mineola, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023 in Tyler. He was born on June 7, 1945 in Ranger, Texas to the late Gerald Riley Marlow and Wanda Sue Martin Marlow.

Gary was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Quitman, a proud graduate of Texas Tech University and a...

Sep 27, 2023

Dollie June Clement, 87, of Alba, Texas passed away in Alba, Texas. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 12, 1935 to the late Charles and Dollie Agnes Gusline. She enjoyed sewing.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Gene Clement; three brothers, Lewis Gusline, Chuck Gusline and Lewis Gusline.

Sep 27, 2023

Marianne (Gilbert) Weeks was born in Golden, Texas on August 31, 1939, and died in Tyler, Texas on September 27, 2023. She was a much beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend.

A funeral service will be held at Beaty Funeral Home, (5320 S. State Hwy 37, 75773; https://www.beatyfuneralhome.com/; 903-569-2611) in Mineola, Texas...

Sep 27, 2023

Richard Glenn Bailiff, 35, of Mineola TX, passed away on September 27th, 2023. Rick was born on April 20th, 1988 to Mike Bailiff and Diane Palacios in Tyler, TX. After Rick graduated from Mineola High School in 2006, he explored a couple different occupations until finding his true calling in sales. He was a valuable asset to Verizon for...

Sep 17, 2023

Orville is survived by the love of his life, Margie Lee McClenny Young of 57 years, two loving sons Diron Randal Young and Scott Michael Young, sisters Joyce Land, Floy Miller, Peggy Richards, brother Dwain Young and nieces and nephews

Orville was born in Durant, OK October 23, 1941 to the Della and Marvin Young. ...

Sep 16, 2023

Mrs. Lula Faye Corley, age 82 of Mineola, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday morning, September 16, 2023. . She was born on July 14, 1941 on the Bush and Burnett Ranch in Knox County, Texas to the late Forest Dudley Reeves and Minnie Ophelia Camp Reeves. She was the fourth of four daughters, and quickly became...