Obituaries

Dec 7, 2022

Nov 29, 2022

Samuel David Friday III, affectionately known as Sammy to family and friends joined the faithful in Heaven on November 29, 2022. He was born on September 25, 1960, in El Paso, Texas, to Samuel David Friday II and Pinkie Lue (Benard) McGill. Sammy was the definition of a true friend. If you were around Sammy long enough then you...

Nov 28, 2022

Edna Mae Frances Alexander Johnson was born September 16, 1925 in Lone Oak, Texas and went home to meet Jesus on November 28, 2022 at the age of 97. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years Virgil Johnson (1986) and daughter Carolin (2014). She is survived by Elaine Cook (daughter) of Mesquite, TX; Darlene Green...

Nov 27, 2022

At the age of 83, Amy passed away at home on November 27, 2022 in Winnsboro, Texas after a long illness. She was born on June 11, 1939 to Emil and Ida Morhardt at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan.

While a sophomore at Michigan State University she met and married Robert (Bob) Pierson, her husband...

Nov 26, 2022

Wanda Lynn (Robinson) Sherman

Wanda completed her life’s journey on November 26, 2022 at the age of 93. She was married to

Guy Sherman for over twenty years and later to Bryce Patrick. She is survived by her children;

Sheila Sherman Green and husband Chris, Robert Sherman, John Sherman, and Angela

...

Nov 26, 2022

James Howard Roberts, 84, of Irving, TX passed away on November 26, 2022 in Southlake, TX. He was born on July 20, 1938 in Henderson, TX. Mr. Roberts enjoyed listening to Bluegrass Country music, watching the Dallas Cowboys football games and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a proud American and Texan.

He is preceded...

Nov 25, 2022

Mrs. Anna D. Clay Early, age 84 of Winnsboro, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 in Tyler. She was born on September 4, 1938 in Greenwood, Texas to the late William "Bill" Allen and Anna Vanginault Gibson Allen.

Anna was a retired LVN for Presbyterian Hospital in Winnsboro and a longtime member of Walnut Street Baptist...

Nov 23, 2022

Our mom, Marilyn Hagan, age 82, passed away peacefully early on November 23, 2022 surrounded by love and support from her daughters.

Marilyn, aka, Mommy and Grandma, was born in 1940 raised on a farm in Atlanta, Kansas with her sister and two brothers. Mom married young to Robert Cooper and had her first child...

Nov 23, 2022

Mr. Randy Stephen Drennan, age 71 of Winnsboro, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 in Winnsboro. He was born on December 14, 1950 in Dallas, Texas to the late Cody Kenneth Drennan and Willie Delma Ayers.

Randy was a Baptist, an avid hunter and bow hunter, and retired Machinist. He was preceded in death by his...

Nov 21, 2022

Mrs. Carolyn June Riley, age 71 of Mineola, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 in Quitman. She was born on February 2, 1951 in Dallas to the late Norman Woods and Patricia Parde Woods.

Carolyn worked for Walmart in Lindale and Mineola. Carolyn loved British sitcoms and visiting Renaissance festivals. She loved gardening and traveling, often...

Nov 17, 2022

Robbie Lynn Allen of Yantis, Texas passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022, in Baylor Hospital in Dallas surrounded by his family. Robbie was born October 16, 1956, to Billy Gene “B.G.” Allen and Dixie Aline Allen. Robbie married Mary Ann Browning on November 22, 1982. Robbie welcomed his baby girl, Robbin Lynn Allen, into his arms on August 22,...

Nov 16, 2022

Orville Henry Shirley, 88, of Winnsboro, Texas, closed his eyes for the final time in this lifetime on November 16, 2022. He was born on October 10, 1934, in Winnsboro to the late Aaron and Ida Mae (Fulmer) Shirley. Mr. Shirley owned mutiple businesses and didn't know what the word "retirement" meant. He was always thinking what job he...

Nov 16, 2022

Gregory Jeroll Little passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Greg managed his illness with strength and grace, and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. On his final day, he was with his daughters...

Nov 14, 2022

Mrs. Susan Annette Jones, age 70 of Grand Saline, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022 in Dallas Surrounded by her family. She was born on November 10, 1952 in Dallas to the late J.B. Kattes and Jennie Alford Kattes.

Susan was the Branch Office Administrator for Edward Jones in Mineola for over 20 years and a...

Nov 13, 2022

Mr. David Carroll Shirley, age 69 of Quitman, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at his home. He was born on December 1, 1952 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to the late H.B. Shirley and Emmalea McKinney Shirley.

David was a lifelong barber and owner of Best Barber Shop in Winnsboro. He was an active and longtime...

Nov 12, 2022

Gail Inez Byrd, age 65 of Leesburg, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born on April 23, 1957, in Longview, Texas to the late Drew Edwin White and Nora Blevins White. Gail worked in the oil field and was a housewife in her early years. Later she went to work for the Texas...

Nov 11, 2022

Florida McKnight was born September 19,1942 in Mineola, Texas, to the late Remus McKnight and Georgia McKnight. He passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, in Mineola, Texas.

He attended school in Mineola and graduated from McFarland High School. He received a Welder Certificate from Kilgore Jr. College. Florida liked cars and learned automotive maintenance...

Nov 11, 2022

William Franklin Bush, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2022 in Tyler, Texas. A small graveside service will be held at New Hope Cemetery Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Mark Neeley officiating. Bill was born September 20, 1933 near Proctor, Texas to Wilford Clarence Bush and Oneeta Clarkson Bush. Bill and his wife...

Oct 30, 2022

In loving memory of our grandmother, Shirley Walker, who passed away on October 30, 2022. She was the best friend and wife of 61 years to Bob Walker, a loving mother to Twyla, Robert, and Tonja, a grandmother to the eight of us: Mikael (Ashley), Ben, Jake, Jordan (Mark), Taylor, Baylee, Hannah, and Brayden, and a great-grandmother to our...

Oct 28, 2022

Terry Dwane Smith, age 74 of Quitman, passed away, surrounded by family, on Friday, October 28, 2022

at his home.

If you knew Terry, then you were blessed. He loved with all his heart, he was kind and generous to

everyone he met, and his smile could light up a room. He had...