Obituaries

Oct 4, 2021

Laquita Janes, 89, of Grand Saline, TX passed away on October 4, 2021 in Tyler, TX. She was born on August 31, 1932 in Oklahoma to the late Wade and Thelma Irene Daniels. She enjoyed sewing and working crossword puzzles.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe Janes; brothers, Don McDaniel and Mike McDaniel....

Oct 4, 2021

Joseph Walter Bearden (J.W.), was born in Winnsboro, Texas, on December 29, 1946, to the late William Dewey Bearden and Nora Winchester Bearden. J.W. was a self-employed welder who worked many a job throughout the oilfields of east Texas. He loved to fish and spend time with family and friends. J.W. was baptized at the First Pentecostal Church of...

Oct 2, 2021

Margie Mae Tompkins of Mineola, Texas passed away on October 2, 2021 in Mineola. Texas. She was born December

31, 1929 in Elysian Fields, Texas to the late Maggie Louis Hill and Theron D’Arcy Hill. Margie graduated in

1950 from Texas State College for Women, or what is now called Texas Women’s University with a...

Oct 2, 2021

Daniel Campuzano, age 29 of Longview, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 in Longview. He was born on October 21, 1991 in Quitman, Texas to Roberto Campuzano and Narci Ortega.

Daniel was a Press Operator. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family and playing pool. He loved his Dallas Cowboys.

He was preceded...

Sep 28, 2021

Hubert Earl “Tooter” Pool, of Yantis, released his spirit unto Heaven on September 28, 2021. He was a man of the Baptist faith and lived his life for his family. Mr. Pool was a Dairyman for many years and a workaholic. Even in retirement, he really didn’t retire. Hubert never let the dust settle on his shoes. Always working,...

Sep 28, 2021

Charles Kenneth Cockrell, of Garland, left his earthly home Tuesday, September 28, 2021.

Kenneth was born March 25, 1943 in Franklin County to William Jack and Ila Faye (Hanks).

He started school in Hawkins and moved on to attend schools in Houston and Odessa. Ken was proud of his Texas heritage and never met a...

Sep 28, 2021

Mr. Christopher Don Owens, age 39 of Lindale, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in Tyler. He was born on August 10, 1982 in Lone Star, Texas.

Christopher was an A/C Technician and loved playing baseball and singing.

He is survived by his loving wife Erin Owens of Lindale, Texas; daughters, Avery and Ainsley...

Sep 24, 2021

Kenneth Jack Slayton, 58, of Mineola gained his wings Friday afternoon September 24, 2021. He passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his daughters. Kenny was born in Dallas, Tx on October 11, 1962 to Kenneth and Delores Slayton. He graduated from Mineola High school in 1981 where he met a lot his lifelong friends. Kenny Jack was...

Sep 24, 2021

Mr. Kyle Neames Winkle, age 52 of Talco, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at his home in Talco. He was born on December 12, 1968 in Winnsboro to the late Don Winkle and Glenda McClure Winkle. Kyle was co-owner of CT Drilling Company and attended First Baptist Church in Winnsboro. He was a graduate of Texas A&M...

Sep 19, 2021

On Sunday, September 19, 2021, Jerry Monday Johnson, loving brother, brother-in-law, and uncle passed away at the age of 81.

Jerry was born April 18, 1940, in Winnsboro, Texas to A.D. “Gus” & Grace Johnson. He was a member of Pine Hill Church, director of Shady Grove Cemetery Association, president for one year and then...

Sep 18, 2021

Mrs. Linda Kaye Alley, age 76 formerly of Mineola and Irving, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Tyler. She was born on November 18, 1944 in Wichita Falls to the late R.J. Clontz and Mary Lamb Clontz. Linda was a Secretary and Professional Aide for the Irving and Mineola Independent School Districts. She was a former member...

Sep 17, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Sosbee Flowers died on Friday, September 17, 2021 in Tyler, Texas at the age of 71. She was born on August 27, 1950 to the late Donna Corbitt Sosbee and Earl Brannon Sosbee. Mrs. Flowers married Larry David Flowers on April 28, 1968 in Argyle, Texas. Shortly after marriage she had her only child Tammy Gay Flowers....

Sep 16, 2021

Wanda Nell Parrish Hawley

March 26, 1950-September 16, 2021

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith", 2 Timothy 4:7

Wanda passed away quietly at her home on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the age of 71. She was born in...

Sep 16, 2021

Jerry Ronald Brooks (Ron), 73 years old, of Garland, Texas, passed away on September 16, 2021, after a long battel with COPD. The grave side service will be held at 10:00am September 25, 2021, at the Pine View Baptist Cemetery. Brother Darrell Howerton, one of his son’s, will be officiating. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Beaty Funeral Home...

Sep 16, 2021

The world will be less bright with the passing of Linda Eitson, at a very mischievous and sassy, yet completely loveable, 71 years of age. Born in Grand Saline to the late Billie and Dorothy Barker, Linda lived her final years in the Pine Mills community outside of Hawkins. Linda, a licensed minister, inspired everyone who knew her with...

Sep 15, 2021

On September 15th, 2021, Virginia Santiago Cordero, at the age of 76, left this earth while surrounded by her loved ones. She was given as a gift from God to Crescencio Cordero and Sofia Molina on July 30th, 1945 in Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico. From that moment, she went on to live a beautiful life that included marrying Juan Santiago...

Sep 13, 2021

James Savell, age 80, was born in Shreveport, LA on October 4, 1940 and went to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 13, 2021. He was a veteran of U.S. Army National Guard. He retired after 40 years with Canteen Corporation. He is preceded in death by his parents, R.N. and Effie Brumley Savell, brother Charles Savell, sisters Dorothy...

Sep 12, 2021

Melvin Dean Thornhill, age 77 of Mineola, Texas passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 in Mineola, Texas. He was born on July 13, 1944 in Portland, Oregon to the late Vernon Ned and Ruby Agnes Thornhill. Melvin was a preacher for 72 years. He like to build things and enjoyed ice cream at Dairy Queen with his grand...

Sep 11, 2021

William “Bill” Archie Highfield passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Baylor, Scott and White Medical Center in Grapevine, Texas from Covid-19. He was born to Archie Highfield and Jean Minter Highfield on January 20, 1951, in Ft. Worth, Texas. William graduated from Como-Pickton High School Class of 1969. Following graduation he attended East Texas State College in Commerce,...

Sep 10, 2021

Mr. Archie Lovett McDow, Jr. age 80 of Winnsboro, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 in Tyler surrounded by family. He was born on March 4, 1941 in Minden, Louisiana to the late Archie McDow, Sr. and Hazel Burrough McDow. Poppy was a retired fork lift operator and was preceded in death by his wife, Veronica McDow and...