Obituaries

Jul 24, 2021

Bobby Jim Koscheski

Born Jan. 12, 1934 in Clinton, OK to Katy Mildred and Elmer Otto Koscheski, passed away peacefully at Hospice of East Texas Homeplace in Tyler, TX.

He graduated from Sayer High School and joined the Air Force shortly after. He served 4 years active duty. He trained as a mechanic for airplanes....

Jul 20, 2021

Jeffrey Duane Jones July 2, 1948 – July 20, 2021 Jeff was born in Chicago, Indiana, and he was the son of Chester and Dorothy Jones. He graduated from Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Corps. He loved spending time with his family and friends, all things Aggie, motorcycles, storm spotting along with ham radios,...

Jul 19, 2021

Brian Thomas Lipina, 35, passed from this life Monday July 19, 2021 . Brian was born June 15, 1986 at Laughlin AFB in Del Rio, Texas . Brian is survived by his mother Sheri L. Lipina, his father Robert G. Lipina , his step father Thomas Lawrence , his son Colten T. Lipina , and his mother Kyra Wisk,...

Jul 18, 2021

Paul David Ferguson, age 51, of Fort Worth, passed away on July 18, 2021 in Dallas. He was born on December 28, 1969 in Uvalde, Texas and was adopted by Michael Ferguson and Joyce Meeks Ferguson in February, 1971. Paul was a member of the Church of Christ since he was a young boy. He graduated from Mineola high...

Jul 18, 2021

Charles Douglas “Doug” McElroy passed away on July 18, 2021. Despite many complications, Doug came out a hero and stayed strong until entering Heaven’s gate. Doug was born on August 17, 1980, and grew up in Winnsboro, Tx. He graduated from Winnsboro High School in 1999. He loved his teammates and continued to support the Red Raiders long after...

Jul 13, 2021

On July 13,2021, Charlie Eugene Bradshaw, Jr, loving husband and father of three, passed from this life at age 86. Charlie was born on November 18, 1934, to Charlie E. “Sam” Bradshaw, Sr. and Elsie (Coker) Bradshaw, in Little Hope, a small, tight knit community 12 miles south of Winnsboro, TX. Charlie, who was referred to as Eugene by...

Jul 11, 2021

Mrs. June Brumley, age 65 of Pickton, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Dallas. She was born on October 1, 1955 in Sulphur Springs to the late Hal Sharber and Agnes Perrin Sharber. June was a loving mother and truly made a home for her family. She was a member of Winterfield Baptist Church where she served...

Jul 11, 2021

Thomas A Houdek, age 72, of Alba Texas, passed away on July 11, 2021. He was born December 16, 1948 in Maui, Hawaii to the late Thomas Houdek Sr. and Cecilia Maria Kinores Houdek. Thomas was retired from the U.S. Army and served as a Sgt. in the Vietnam War. He was the Postmaster at the United Sates Post...

Jul 9, 2021

Melinda Jean Maynard Mrs. Maynard was born February 12, 1962, in Camp County, Texas, to the late Betty Hood Munn and Dean Munn. Married to Shawn J. Maynard on August 18, 1984. She passed away on July 9, 2021, in Tyler, Texas after a lengthy battle with ovarian cancer. Survived by: husband, Shawn J. Maynard; children Andrew B. Maynard...

Jul 8, 2021

A celebration of life for Wendle Heard of Coke, Texas, will be held on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Beaty Funeral Home-Winnsboro. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. before the service. Wendle Heard was born in Yantis, Texas on November 5, 1939 to the late James Chester and Opal Marie...

Jul 8, 2021

Nola Frances Miller, 88, of Pickton, Texas passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She was born on August 22, 1932, in Cuthand, Texas, to the late Joseph Thomas Gallender and Lillie Calidonia Jones. She married Raymond Miller on December 27, 1947. Nola was a member of the Pickton Methodist Church and enjoyed sewing, cooking, and...

Jul 7, 2021

Mary Lynn McKee, 67, of Winnsboro, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021. After a two year battle with breast cancer, Mary Lynn surrendered and is now at peace. She was born on April 29, 1954 in Savannah, Georgia to Roy Lee McKee and Nadine McKee. She was preceded in death by her parents Roy Lee and Nadine McKee, and...

Jul 6, 2021

Mrs. Evie Lee Hornberger, age 92 of Wolfe City, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at her home. She was born May 19, 1929 in Roanoak, Alabama to the late John M. Sharpe and Hattie Bailey Sharpe. Evie was a mother, Meemaw, homemaker, and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church of Cambell, Texas. She retired from The...

Jul 3, 2021

Raymond Mitchell Richards age 61, passed away on July 2, 2021, peacefully in his sleep. Ray is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Raymond Richards, son, David Richards and granddaughter, Lilyanna Eve Guajardo. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Miller Richards; mother, Barbara Richards; daughters, Kayla Richards, Cherece Guajardo, Tiffany Ballard, Katy Post; numerous grandchildren and other...

Jul 2, 2021

Roger Hill, age 80, life long resident of Mineola, TX passed away on Friday, July 2nd, 2021 in Mineola. He was born on October 10th, 1940 in Mineola to the late Elmer Hill and Charlene Beatrice Hill. He enjoyed working on cars and woodworking . He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Richard Dale Hill; daughter, Pamela...

Jun 28, 2021

Billie J. Harris of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away into the arms of her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on June 28, 2021. Mrs. Harris was born on October 26, 1931 in Winnsboro to the late Lewis and Mattie (McCown) Busby. Billie was also preceded in death by her husband Ed Harris; son Ted Lindley; sisters Dorthy Foster, Jane Tiner...

Jun 26, 2021

Mr. Kenneth Norden, age 79 of Quitman, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 in Quitman. He was born on September 25, 1941 in New York City to the late Nils Gustafson Norden and Anna Stenberg Norden. Ken enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17. He was deeply proud of having served over 20 years patrolling...

Jun 22, 2021

Margaret Florence Laminack Bland age 94, of Winnsboro passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 in her home. Margaret was born May 26, 1927 to the late Luther Dee and Ruth Pinson Laminack. She married Roger L. Bland on Aug. 15, 1946. She worked at the Winnsboro News for many years and was a wonderful homemaker. She was preceded...

Jun 22, 2021

Johnny Joe Brennan Jr., 80, of Hawkins, TX passed away on June 22, 2021 in Mineola, TX. He was born on September 5, 1940 to the late Johnny Joe Brennan Sr. and Victoria Pyka Brennan. Mr. Johnny enjoyed traveling, yardwork and dancing. He was a member of Smith Chapel Methodist Church in Mineola. He is preceded in death by...

Jun 22, 2021

Curtis Wayne Carey of Clarksville, TX was born December 12, 1937 and passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Curtis moved to Clarksville as a young boy due to his father being drafted in the military. Curtis attended first through the eleventh grade in Clarksville then moved to Garland. Curtis graduated from Garland High School in May of 1956. From...