Obituaries

Jun 15, 2023

Mrs. Linda Annett Jones, age 73, passed peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 15, 2023, with her loving, loyal husband, Jerry, at her side.

Linda was born on June 7, 1950, in Alexander City, Alabama, to the late James Milner and Evie Sharp Milner. She grew up surrounded by her siblings Melvin Milner (deceased) and sister...

Jun 14, 2023

Victor "Stash" Parpart, age 65 of Mineola, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 in Tyler. He was born on January 20, 1958 in Honolulu, Hawaii to the late Don Parpart and Pansy Carwile-Parpart. Vic was raised in Linden Tx and it was the town he called home.

"Stash" as he always introduced himself, was...

Jun 14, 2023

Brenda Pauline Taylor, 73, of Mineola, Texas passed away on June 14, 2023 in Mineola, Texas. She was born on September 7, 1949 in Tyler, Texas to the late Cecil and Pauline Jones. She was a member of the New Journey Church of God in Edgewood, Texas. She was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association and Bikers for...

Jun 13, 2023

Carolyn Sue Hartsfield, of Winnsboro, Texas, went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2023, after a lengthy illness and a brief stay in Whispering Pines Care Center. No more pain, suffering, or tears in Heaven. Carolyn was born on November 18, 1944, in Winnsboro to Travis Junior and Frankie Lee (Jordan) Brewer. She was the second of...

Jun 11, 2023

Ronnie Lee Brown was born on October 16, 1976 to Ronnie Dale Brown and Cyndie Crow Brown. He passed away on June 11, 2023 at the age of 46. He is survived by his wife Janie of fifteen years, his daughter, Taylor, son, Landon, daughters, Laney, and Lilly; parents, Ronnie and Cyndie Brown; sister, Lauren Delivaudais and husband Jacques;...

Jun 10, 2023

James Truitt “Jim” Harrelson

1933-2023

James Truitt “Jim” Harrelson passed away on June 10, 2023 in Sulphur Springs, TX after a short hospital stay.

Jim was born on February 22, 1933 to the late Fredrick Maurice Harrelson and Lena Azalee (Stone) Harrelson in the Winterfield community in Hopkins County, TX. He joined the...

Jun 9, 2023

John Wylie McAuley, Jr.

It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of John Wylie McAuley Jr. on June 9, 2023. Born on March 11, 1942, in Mt. Vernon, John's life was filled with love, joy, and an unwavering commitment to his faith and family.

He leaves a...

Jun 5, 2023

Janet Sue Miller, of Tyler, Texas, passed away at her home on June 5, 2023. She was born to the late William Delbert Miller and Willie "Nubin" Gallender on August 28, 1953. Ms. Miller was a 1971 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. Janet was employed nearly 20 years at Levi Strauss in Tyler before going to work...

Jun 5, 2023

Nonia Dell Robinson McFarlin, 95, died Monday, June 5, 2023, at the home of her son and his wife, Billy Ray and Sherrie McFarlin, in Flint.

Mrs. McFarlin was born February 5, 1928, at Baber Hospital in Winnsboro, to the late Artemus and Lucille McCrary Robinson.

She graduated from Winnsboro High...

Jun 3, 2023

Lawrence Garon Shirley, age 83, of Winnsboro, passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2023.

Garon was born September 12, 1939, to the late H.B. and Emmela Shirley in Winona, Texas.

At a young age he was drafted into the army where he served, as he would put it, “everywhere...

Jun 2, 2023

Dayna L Cooper, a resident of Mineola,TX, died June 2 2023, of Heart failure. She was 62 years old.

Dayna was born September 1, 1960, in Vancouver, WA to Al & Gladys Lerouge. She was raised in Brush Prairie, WA but moved to Tyler, Texas after she married her husband Neal Cooper in 1982.

Jun 1, 2023

Mr. Rickey Lynn Stephens, age 72 of Winnsboro, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was born on July 9, 1950 in Winnsboro to the late Charles Stephens and Syble Hass Stephens.

Rickey was a longtime member of Crossroads Baptist Church. His career started as a pipeline helper as he trained to become...

May 30, 2023

Claude Wayne Webb Sr, age 89 of Mineola/Tyler, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in Tyler, Texas. He was born on October 4, 1933 to the late William Carl Lewis and Helen (Sawyer) Webb Cook. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elva Jo Lewis Webb.

He played Varsity basketball and graduated from...

May 30, 2023

Mrs. Julia Ann Morrow, age 71, formerly of Winnsboro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 in Rowlett. She was born on July 25, 1951 in Winnsboro to the late Bill Vaughn and Darlene Bell Vaughn.

Julia was a retired Prison Guard for the Texas Department of Corrections and worked most of her career at the...

May 26, 2023

Mr. Leon Alvin Willingham, Age 80, of Mineola, Texas passed away on May 26, 2023 in Tyler, Texas. He was born on October 10, 1942 in Bryan, Texas to the late Troy Franklin Willingham and Maureen Calvert Willingham. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Mineola. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.

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May 24, 2023

Glenda E. Bryant, of Pine Forest, rested from her labors on May 24, 2023. She was born in Terral, Oklahoma, on December 14, 1937, to the late Wilton Alsup and Lillian Fauvette Miller. Glenda was a remarkable and talented woman. She grew some of the prettiest roses you ever did see. Her talents extended to quilting, painting, and creating...

May 23, 2023

Christopher Wade Byrnes journey ended on May 23, 2023, however, the memory of him will continue on with those who knew and loved him. Christopher was born in Dallas, Texas, on August 26, 1963, to Jewel Clayton Byrnes and Rita Box Byrnes. A 1981 graduate of Winnsboro High, Chris continued his education and received his HVAC certification from Paris...

May 23, 2023

Alfred G. Heaslet Sr.

Born: February 19 1930

Died: May 23, 2023

US Navy Veteran

Mr. Heaslet was born in Fort Worth, TX and settled in Mineola. He is survived by 2 daughters, Kim Hamilton of Whitehouse and Kelly Cockerell of Lindale along...

May 21, 2023

Samuel Neil Harle passed away on May 21, 2023 at the age of 98 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Frances Harle, wife Betty Kay Harle, son Franklin Foist Harle, and grandson Rodney Foist Harle Fletcher.

Neil was raised in Port Arthur, Texas with his older brother Joe, whom he...

May 19, 2023

Rachel Marie Harman is now at peace from this earthly life on May 19, 2023. She was born on June 17, 1982, in Houston, Texas, to Michael Harman and Shelly Swann. A 2000 graduate of Mesquite High School, Rachel lived life to the fullest. She was a fifteen plus year member of Black Oak Baptist Church and currently employed...