Rachael Acedo "Rocky" Payne (Atilano)
May 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Rachael Acedo Payne
August 14, 1954 – May 23, 2025
Rachael Acedo Payne ”Rocky”, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025. She was born on August 14, 1954, in Corcoran, California, to Alexander Atilano and Guadalupe Pedroza Atilano.
Rachael was a devoted mother, sister,...
Kenneth Mcrae Atkins
May 22, 2025
Kenneth McRae Atkins, 85, of Cartwright, passed away Thursday, May 22, at his home in the presence of his daughter, Misty, and son-in-law, Chip, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
A celebration of Mr. Atkins’ life is scheduled for 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 10, at First United Methodist Church of Winnsboro, Texas. The service will follow...
Beverly Joyce Hewitt (Whitehurst)
May 22, 2025
Beverly Joyce Hewitt, born on September 17, 1946, in Safford, Arizona, to George and Joyce Whitehurst, passed away peacefully at her home on May 22, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
A woman of creativity, kindness, and unwavering love, Beverly will be remembered most for her bright smile and her warm,...
Michael Paul Potter
May 19, 2025
Michael Paul Potter, born June 25, 1949, in Dallas, Texas, to Billy Paul and Johnnie Ruth Potter, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
After graduating high school, Michael proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War—a time that helped shape his enduring sense of...
Gregory Joseph Roebuck
May 19, 2025
Gregory Joseph Roebuck, 49, of Winnsboro, Texas, died May 19, 2025. He was born January 1, 1976, in Dallas, Texas, to Nan Ellison Roebuck and the late Gerald Roebuck.
Greg moved with his family to Winnsboro in 1983. He was a typical boy; fishing, exploring in the woods, getting dirty and playing baseball. His dad...
Lex Kenneth Yarber
May 17, 2025
Lex Kenneth Yarber, a cherished member of the Mineola, Texas community passed away May 17, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on January 27, 1935, in Kosse, Texas. Lex lived a life of dedication, service, and love.
Lex spent his early years in Kosse, where he attended Kosse High School, After graduation, he went...
Gena Louise Orsburn
May 17, 2025
Gena Louise Orsburn, age 67, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 17, 2025. Born in California on May 22, 1957, to the late Eugene Orsburn and Donna Gross Orsburn, her family relocated shortly after her birth, and Gena remained a proud Texan through the rest of her years.
She dedicated over...
Katherine Margaret Armstrong (Arp)
May 16, 2025
Katherine Margaret Armstrong, beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted member of her community, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025 at the age of 90. She was born on November 16, 1934 in Copperhill, Tennessee to Frank Arp and Mamie Sparks Arp.
Katherine dedicated her life to caring for others, working as a nurse with compassion and quiet...
Louise Sims (Billingsley)
May 16, 2025
Louise Billingsley Sims, age 90, of Quitman, Texas, died peacefully at her home on May 16, 2025.
Louise was born in Prattville, Alabama, in 1935 to Malfus and Adele Billingsley. She graduated from Autauga County High School in Prattville and studied at numerous colleges throughout her life. She took courses in nursing, homemaking, education, and clerical work....
Carroll Ernest Sherwin
May 14, 2025
Carroll Ernest Sherwin, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Jackie and T.J. Sherwin, daughter Rhonda Sherwin, and sister Faith Sherwin.
Carroll is survived by his wife of 18 years Linda Sherwin of Holly Lake Ranch, TX. siblings Jan and...
Royce Ray Johnson
May 13, 2025
Royce Ray (Poppie) Johnson passed from this life on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He was the son of the late Louie and Grace Audry (Monday) Johnson. He was born in Amarillo, Texas on September 30, 1927.
He was the most beloved husband to Joyce Laverne (Caldwell). They were wed on April 22, 1947 and were blessed with...
Sterling Gene Swan
May 12, 2025
Sterling Gene Swan.
Born November 1, 1971 in Durant Oklahoma Passed away on May 12, 2025 in Winnsboro TX. Sterling was 53 Years old.
Sterling was a Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Friend and Mentor. He had a “Larger than Life” personality, was quick witted, wise beyond his years, and intelligent beyond belief.
Sterling’s...
David William Young
May 12, 2025
David William Young passed away and went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 12, 2025. David will always be remembered as a loving husband, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend to all that knew him.
David was born on December 18, 1959 in Harlingen, Texas to parents, John and Mildred Hale Young. David...
Bobby Joe Wallis
May 11, 2025
Bobby Joe Wallis
October 16, 1944 – May 11, 2025
Bobby Joe Wallis, age 80, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2025.
Born in Winnsboro on October 16, 1944, Bobby was a proud member of the Winnsboro High School Class of 1963. He retired from Jeld-Wen in...
David Dion Harrison
May 9, 2025
David Dion Harrison, 48, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, quiet strength, and a deep love for the outdoors. He was born on November 29, 1976, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Ernest and Nikki Harrison.
David was a dedicated and skilled worker who found his professional calling in the...
Billie Frances Messimer (Mitchell)
May 6, 2025
Services for Billie F. Messimer are scheduled for Monday at 10:00 A.M May 12, 2025 at Beaty Funeral Home, Winnsboro, Texas
Billie Frances Messimer, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 6, 2025, in Brookfield Park, St. Paul, Nebraska. She was born on December 2, 1925, in Wortham, Texas, to the...
James Alfred Burnett
May 6, 2025
Obituary for James Alfred "Jim" Burnett
James Alfred “Jim” Burnett, a devoted family man, tireless public servant, and proud Texan, passed away on May 6, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on February 16, 1940, in Huntsville, Texas, to John W. Burnett and Alma Corner Burnett, Jim grew up in the West Sandy community...
Larry Joe Coker
May 5, 2025
Obituary for Larry Joe Coker
Larry Joe Coker, 80, of Mineola, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 8, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, Larry was the cherished son of Marshall Eric Coker and Ruth Francis Tittle Coker.
Larry built a long and...
Candy Kay Cofer
May 4, 2025
Mrs. Candy Kay Cofer, age 73 of Winnsboro, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on December 1, 1951, in Winnsboro, to William Dewey Bearden and Nora Nell Winchester. She married the love of her life, Jerry Wayne Cofer, on March 20, 1976. They built a joy-filled life together in the community they...
David Bradford Harris
May 3, 2025
David Bradford Harris, age 65, a resident of Farmersville, Texas, passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 3, 2025. He was born on December 28, 1959.
David was a dedicated forklift operator for OncorWire for over 35 years. Outside of work, he was a passionate Dallas Cowboys football fan, enthusiastically cheering on his team. He...
