Obituaries

Aug 12, 2023

Elsie F. Dollar, 88 of Mineola, Texas passed away on August 12, 2023 in Mineola, Texas. She was born on June 14, 1935 in Teague, Texas to the late Arthur Shanks and Onie Lancaster Shanks. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Mineola, Texas. Elsie enjoyed reading and taught Sunday School at Central Baptist Church and led...

Aug 10, 2023

Charles Glyn McDougald, 96, of Mineola, Texas passed away on August 10, 2023 in Tyler, Texas. He was born on April 2, 1927 to the late Virgil "Bud" McDougald and Lorene Carlisle McDougald. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Mineola, Texas where served as an usher for many years. He had a passion for...

Aug 8, 2023

Mona Rheu Brown, known to everyone as "Nanny", departed this life on August 8, 2023. She was born on October 29, 1933, in Port Lavaca, Texas, to the late Verbal and Alpha (Edwards) Cassel. Mrs. Brown was a homemaker and member of One Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She loved spending time outdoors with family and friends. Mona enjoyed...

Aug 3, 2023

Truman Clinton Graves went to meet the Lord from his home in Clearwater, Texas on August 3, 2023. He was born to Marjorie Spangler Graves and Truman Thomas Graves on December 14, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents.

T.C. proudly served his country in the US Navy. He was retired from the Dallas Fire...

Aug 3, 2023

Roy D. Allen, 89, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away with his loving family by his bedside on August 3, 2023. Mr. Allen was born on September 23, 1933, in the Martin Springs community in Hopkins County. Roy graduated from Winnsboro High School and retired from the oilfield having worked for Winnsboro Well Service. He was a member of Pine...

Jul 31, 2023

Jimmy N. Tharp was born on September 19, 1940, in Austin, Texas, to Homer Jean Tharp and Margaret Viola Swenson Skalberg. He departed this world on July 31, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Tharp of Winnsboro, TX; five children – Dane Tharp and wife, Tami of Grand Prairie, TX; Shane Tharp and wife, Dudsi of Rowlett,...

Jul 29, 2023

In loving memory of Frances S. Wylie Saturday, July 29th 2023, Frances Wylie quietly slipped away in her sleep, ending one life to enter another with her lord Jesus Christ. She was 94 years old. Frances S. Wylie was born on December, 3rd 1928, daughter of the late Frank and Victoria (Zawacki) Sliva. Frances was born and raised in...

Jul 23, 2023

MITCHELL Sr., Glynn Leslie (July 14, 1932 – July 23, 2023)

The family of Glynn Leslie Mitchell, Sr. of Mineola, Texas is saddened to announce his passing on Sunday, July 23rd at the age of 91 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Emily Ruth (Vaugh); children, Nancy Lynn Cook...

Jul 23, 2023

Ezequiel Cervantes of Mineola, Texas passed away on July 23, 2023 with family by his side.

Ezequiel was born on October 5th, 1955 to Procoro Cervantes and Ceceila Gonzalez in Apaseo El Alto, Gto

He is proceeded in death by his parents Procoro and Ceceila and one brother Vicente Cervantes all of Guanajuanto...

Jul 20, 2023

On Thursday, July 20, 2023, Dori Jeannette (Coons) Barrios of Mt. Vernon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born to James and Saundra (Steele) Coons in McKinney, Texas, on May 26, 1975. Dori was fiercely independent and deeply loved her family, friends, and animals! She was a hard worker, had a quick wit, and loved to...

Jul 20, 2023

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Katherine Ann Davis-Dyer,49, will be held at 3 pm on Saturday, August 12th, 2023, in the chapel of Beaty Funeral Home in Winnsboro, Texas with Pastor Nub Brown officiating. Born January 29, 1974, to parents Debra Poston and the late Ronald Davis. Katherine went to her heavenly home on July 20th,...

Jul 18, 2023

Brenda Sue Davis age 75 of Mineola,Texas peacefully passed away on July 18, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born May 30, 1948 in Dallas,Texas to Edith and Clarence Smith. Brenda was a 1966 graduate of Grady Spruce High School in Dallas and married Winston Leroy Davis in 1969.

Brenda lived a fulfilling life...

Jul 17, 2023

Grace Deann Arnold, age 60 of Mineola, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 in Mineola. She was born on March 1, 1963 in Odessa, Texas to the late Howard Wesley Arnold and Ouida Blanche Garrett Arnold.

Grace's favorite pastime was working at the Texarkana Community Workshop during her many years of living in the area.

Jul 17, 2023

Hightower, Anthony Gayle

Mr. Anthony Hightower passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on July 17, 2023, at the age of 78 years.

Anthony was born and raised in the Midland, AR area by his parents Marc "Boss" Hightower and Louise McFadden Hightower. He graduated from Arkansas Tech with an...

Jul 15, 2023

Mr. James Andrew Cox, 79, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away on July 15, 2023, after a lengthy illness. He was born on February 8, 1944, in Karnack, Texas, to Curtis and Carrietta Mills Cox. James was a graduate of Hawkins High in 1962 and received his associate degree in business from Tyler Junior College. Mr. Cox was a member...

Jul 14, 2023

A beautiful soul left our world on July 14, 2023. Karen Denise Taylor was born on October 9, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, to Marvin James Potter, Sr. and Patsy Ruth Taylor. She had been battling cancer for over 3 years, however, she never let her cancer wipe the smile away from her face. Karen was a 1983 graduate of...

Jul 9, 2023

Becky Odneal, 74, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, journey in this life ended on July 9, 2023. She was born Rebecca Darlene Caldwell on May 3, 1949, in Mt. Vernon, Texas to the late Otis Wayne Caldwell and Patsy Geraldine "Jerry" (Moon) Caldwell. Becky was a 1967 proud graduate of Como-Pickton High School. She worked a number of years in...

Jul 6, 2023

Skye Laura Cacho, 29, of Lindale, Texas passed away on July 6, 2023 in Flower Mound, Texas. She was born in Plano, Texas on July 31, 1993 to Thomas and Cynthia Ferguson. Skye enjoyed spending time with her first love,

Elevi, her precious children, Macy and Austin and extended family. Many hours were spent reading together, with...

Jul 5, 2023

Mr. William "Burnard" Kear, age 81 of Winnsboro, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was born on October 10, 1941 in Scroggins, Texas to the late Otha Burnard Kear and Annie Mae Hoffman Kear.

Burnard attended Pine Street Baptist Church and was a retired Machinist having worked over 37 years for...

Jul 1, 2023

Shelly Rae (Garrow) Birdsong, of Mineola, Texas, loving mother of four, passed away on July 1, 2023 in Tyler, Texas at Christus Mother Frances Hospital. Although she was only 58, she lived a full life. She was very loved and will be missed terribly. Shelly was born on August 3, 1964 in Contra Costa County California to Bragdon and...