Obituaries

Mar 26, 2025

Jack Oliver Kemp, born December 28, 1948, in Sugar Land, Texas, to Taylor D. Kemp Jr. and Frances Oliver Kemp, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love for his community.

Jack was a proud graduate of Sweeny Independent School District, where he attended all 12 years. As a young boy, Jack was...

Mar 25, 2025

Billy Gloy Jobe, 75, of Lindale, Texas, passed away on March 25, 2025, just three days before his 76th birthday. Born on March 28, 1949, at Greene Valley Ranch in Emory, Texas, to Clarence Gloy Jobe and Irene Potter Jobe .

Billy grew up in Emory and graduated from Rains High School. He spent 30...

Mar 24, 2025

Jackie Verne Bowling

May 7, 1935 - March 24, 2025

A baby girl, Jackie Verne, was born to Jack W. and Melverne Hargis Glosup on May 7, 1935. Jackie spent her childhood in the Posey and North Hopkins communities and graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1953.

Mar 23, 2025

Nicholas (Nick) Wilson went to be home with Jesus on March 23, 2025. He was born on August 30, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Russell and Marie Wilson. Nick graduated from Winnsboro High School in 1961 and furthered his education at Tyler Junior College. Later, he was employed by Center Point Energy as a Measurement Technician for 30...

Mar 21, 2025

Betty Ann Noble

April 7, 1940 – March 21, 2025

Betty Ann Noble, 84, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away on March 21, 2025. She was born on April 7, 1940, in Winnsboro, Texas, to Louis H. Noble and Doris Kennemer Turner.

A longtime resident of Northeast Texas, Betty was...

Mar 19, 2025

Services for Colonel (Ret) John Timothy Fulcher are scheduled as followed: Visitation on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Beaty Funeral Home from 6-8pm; Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at First Baptist Church, Mineola at 2pm. Burial Service will be held immediately following the funeral at Cedars Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Col. Fulcher was...

Mar 15, 2025

Michael Horace Patrick was born September 18, 1941, in Golden Texas to Troy D and Edna Audie Owens Patrick. He attended Golden schools, Jacksonville Baptist College, and East Texas State University, obtaining a Master of Education. In 1968 he married Shirley Hill, and they began their teaching careers in Raymondville, before moving to Marble Falls,

Winnsboro, Matador,...

Mar 14, 2025

Racheal M. Everett, 77, of Mineola, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. Born on December 4, 1947, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to the late Jack and Edith Edwards Cauthen, Racheal’s legacy is one of service, kindness, and dedication to her family and community.

Racheal spent 30 years as a beloved owner and barber in...

Mar 13, 2025

Alan Eric Sparkman, known affectionately as "Sparx" by his bandmates, passed away on March 13, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on February 9, 1959, in Tyler, Texas, Alan grew up in Winnsboro, Texas, where he developed a passion for music and a strong work ethic.

Alan attended Tyler Junior College and East Texas...

Mar 13, 2025

Galen Darnell Rushing, known to many as Darnell and Poppa, passed away on March 13, 2025, at the age of 54. He was born on April 3, 1970, in Mt. Vernon, Texas, to Harmon Galen Rushing and Hazel Fay Durbin. He grew up in Winnsboro, where he graduated from Winnsboro High School in the Class of 1989.

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Mar 12, 2025

Charlotte Beth Green

September 9,1945 – March 12, 2025

Those of us still here feel blessed to have known and shared life with Charlotte Beth (Osbourn) Green, who touched our souls in so many ways. Charlotte passed away at the age of 79 in Mineola, Texas. Although Charlotte has fulfilled her purpose on...

Mar 11, 2025

Freddie Joe Simonek, 74, of Mineola, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025. He was born on April 14, 1950, in Mineola, Texas, to Edward and Mary (Fleischmann) Simonek. Freddie grew up in Mineola, where he developed a deep connection to family, faith, and the outdoors.

Freddie married the love of his life, Peggy Sutton, on...

Mar 11, 2025

Roy Kennith Wetzel, 92, of Winnsboro, Texas, received his heavenly reward on March 11, 2025. He was born on August 24, 1932, in the small community of Ogburn outside of Winnsboro to Manuel and Fannie Mae Suiter Wetzel.

Kennith attended Winnsboro High School, where he excelled in athletics, playing multiple sports for the Woodchucks. After high school,...

Mar 10, 2025

George James Pierce

January 25, 1940 – March 10, 2025

George James Pierce, 85, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away on March 10, 2025. He was born on January 25, 1940, in Denton, Texas, to Fred Valentine Pierce and Cena Harper Monday.

George grew up in Gainesville and proudly served...

Mar 10, 2025

Sandra Lynn Hitt, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, at age 79, after a lengthy illness. Born on July 30, 1945, in Dallas, Texas to the late Garson McBride Mosely and Mary Louise (Raymond) Mosely, Sandra has been a resident of Tyler, Texas since 1970.

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Mar 9, 2025

Jimi Wright Lindley, 45, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away on March 9, 2025. He was born on April 3, 1979, in Big Spring to Lamberto Lindley and Cheryl Ragsdale Lindley.

Jimi was a proud graduate of the University of North Texas, where he earned a double major in History and English. He pursued a career...

Mar 8, 2025

Jean Louise (Swanson) Pfaff passed away peacefully at her residence in Mineola, Texas on March 8, 2025, just 5 days shy of her 93rd birthday. Born in Superior, Wisconsin, Jean moved to Texas as a young wife and devoted her time to raising her children, running the family business and maintaining ties with her many friends. She was raised...

Mar 8, 2025

Juana Guzman Garcia, de 101 años, residente de Mineola, Texas, falleció pacíficamente el 8 de marzo de 2025. Nacida el 12 de agosto de 1923 en Santa Rosa Alameda Juárez, México, Juana fue la amada hija de los fallecidos Eugenio Guzman y Marciana Garcia.

Devota miembro de la Iglesia Católica San Pedro Apóstol en Mineola,...

Mar 8, 2025

Cari Ann Kidd, age 62, passed away on March 8, 2025. She was born on July 19, 1962, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, to Hubert Kidd and Nancy Coleman Kidd. Cari graduated from high school in Muleshoe, Texas. For many years, she worked as a volunteer at a nursing home, where she was known for her helpfulness and ever-present smile....

Mar 7, 2025

Anne Maria Jaskula, 71, passed away peacefully at her home on March 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 18, 1953, to Fred D. and Martha F. Stroop, Anne was known for her warm heart, love of conversation, and unwavering dedication to those around her.

Anne found joy in life's simple pleasures,...