Obituaries

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...

Jun 29, 2023

Jimmie Drew Burnett Carter, age 98, a long-time resident of Wood County, Texas, passed away

peacefully on June 29, 2023, in Georgetown, Texas. Services will be held at New Hope Baptist Church,

Mineola, Texas, on Thursday, July 6 at 10 a.m. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Interment will be

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Jun 29, 2023

Marjorie Ruth Boozer Willis, 95 of Mineola, TX, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2023. Marjorie was born on May 25, 1928 in Mineola, Texas to William Taylor Boozer and Lillian Ethel Nichols Boozer. She was married to Franklin Willis Jr. for 74 years and 6 months where they resided in Mineola, TX. Marjorie had 4 children, 8 grandchildren...

Jun 28, 2023

SGT, Stanley Lynn Gore, 74, passed away on June 28, 2023, at his home after a short illness. Stan was born July 16, 1948, in Dallas, Texas to Oliver Leonard and Lou Ednar (Rogers) Gore. Stan served in the United States Army from 1968-1970, in the Battery C 3rd D Squadron 82nd D Artillery. He received the National Defense...

Jun 27, 2023

Winnie "Irene" Rushing of Winnsboro, Texas, was a caring wife, mother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on June 27, 2023, at the age of 93.

She was born to John Thomas and Sallie Mae Sue on June 23, 1930. Irene was married to her late husband, Carlton Rushing, on December 23, 1950....

Jun 26, 2023

Lillie Alene Stiltner, 80, passed away on June 26, 2023 in Mineola, Texas. She was born on April 16, 1943 in Mineola, TX to the late Allen and Nancy Hardy. She was a member of Payne Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed studying her bible, working on the computer. She had lived in England for a year.

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Jun 24, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Gwynne Hooten, age 82 of Mineola, passed away peacefully at her home, on Saturday, June 24th, 2023. She was born on June 2, 1941 in Cooper, Texas to the late Clifford Harlon France, Sr. and Genevia Wright France.

Barbara was a retired Nurses Aide and longtime member of Holly Ghost Central Church in Alba.

Jun 20, 2023

Mr. Mark Dean Brumley, age 72 of Pickton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at UT Health in Tyler of a massive stroke. He was born on May 12, 1951 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to the late Dennis Brumley and Lois Newkirk Brumley.

Mark was a Heavy Equipment Operator/Truck Driver for Hopkins County Precinct 2...

Jun 20, 2023

Mr. Stephen Ray "Doogie" Moore, age 52 of Scroggins, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in Tyler. He was born on November 8, 1970, in Dallas, Texas to Thomas Moore and Darlene Gore Moore. He had been a resident of Scroggins for the past 12 years.

Doogie last worked for Double C Steak House in Winnsboro...

Jun 20, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Myslicki

A memorial will be held for Joseph Myslicki, 60, of Yucaipa, California on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 10:00AM. The service will be held at St. Peter Catholic Church Mineola, Texas. Interment will follow at Cedar Memorial Gardens, Mineola, Texas.

Joseph was born on January 9, 1963, in...

Jun 18, 2023

Carter Jane Fletcher Bardwell was born in Kilgore, Texas September 28, 1939. She was the

only child of Ruth and Wilton Fletcher. She grew up in Quitman, Texas making life long friends

who she loved and kept up with until her final days. She married Billy Michael Bardwell in 1957

and soon started...

Jun 18, 2023

Joann Shadwick was born in Greenville, Texas, on May 31, 1937, to the late Riley Jackson Bench and Hazel Dell Gilmer Bench. She began her career at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in 1962 and retired after 38 years of service. Joann made lifelong treasured friends there including the love of her life Wayne. She loved her family and especially...