Obituaries

Nov 2, 2023

Johnny Von Poole, age 66, of Winnsboro, moved home to heaven on November 2, 2023. He was born on May 8, 1957, in Monaghan, Texas, to Jerry Poole and Hila (Horton) Poole. Johnny was a 1975 graduate of Winnsboro High school and attended classes at Tyler Junior College.

Johnny always said that he didn’t know...

Nov 1, 2023

Florence Marie Byars, age 79 of Mt. Vernon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in Mt. Vernon. She was born on December 14, 1943 in Richmond, California to the late Aubrey Lee Perry, Sr. and Bertha Sutton Perry.

Florence was a retired seamstress and longtime resident of the Mt. Vernon and Winnsboro area....

Nov 1, 2023

Mr. Gregory Newell Lohr, age 82 of Scroggins, Texas passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in Sulphur Springs. He was born on January 29, 1941 in Neodesha, Kansas to the late David Newell Lohr and Dorothy Jean Lohr.

Greg was a retired Accountant and served in The U.S. Air Force during Vietnam.

He was...

Nov 1, 2023

Marina Suan Vios Bennight, 75, of Mineola, TX, died in Waco after a battle with pancreatic cancer on November 1st.

Marina was born in Lanipao lanao del Norte, Mindanao, Philippines, on June 18th, 1948, to Siriaco and Antonia Vios and was the sixth of eight children. She attended nursing school at Chong Hua Hospital in Cebu City,...

Oct 31, 2023

Dr. Tyrus Mills, Jr., 85, of Winnsboro, Texas passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He was born in Tyler, Texas on June 22, 1938 to Tyrus Raymond Mills, Sr. and Ollie Christine Cox Mills.

Dr. Tyrus Mills, Jr. graduated from Winnsboro High School in 1956 and joined the...

Oct 28, 2023

Carolyn Sue Wilson a lifelong resident of the Winnsboro community passed away with her devoted family by her side on October 28, 2023. She was born on March 19, 1941, in Winnsboro to parents Derrell and Loviebell (Boles) Cox. Carolyn was a member of Walnut St. Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School Class many years ago. Mrs. Wilson...

Oct 27, 2023

Mr. John Stuart Richey, age 67 of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 in Tyler. He was born on November 27, 1955 in Winnsboro, Texas to the late Charlie Weldon Richey and Winnie Mae Evers Richey.

Stuart served in both the US Navy and Army with tours in both Vietnam and Desert Shield. After...

Oct 22, 2023

James Ronnie Randolph, 83, passed away on October 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of

44 years, Mary Randolph, in 2020.

Born in Garland, Texas on April 3, 1940, Ron was the son of James E Randolph and Vida Lile. Ron began work in the grocery business at age...

Oct 20, 2023

Sherry Winterbauer Lynn left this world to join her Lord and Savior on October 20,2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 17, 1952 in Dallas, TX to the late Hudson Charles (Bud) Winterbauer and Joy (Swann) Winterbauer.

She was a 1970 Winnsboro High School graduate and a lifelong resident of Winnsboro after...

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,...