Obituaries

Nov 18, 2020

Howard Wayne Peckham, age 72 of Mt. Vernon, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 in Mt. Vernon. He was born on August 21st, 1948 in Porterville, California to the late Charlie Howard Peckham and Bennie Ruth (Sparks) Peckham. Howard worked many years as a dairy farmer and retired from Albertsons Grocery Company. He was crazy about fishing,...

Nov 16, 2020

Mrs. Alice Ann Bryant Bain Rose, age 90, of Pine Forest, departed this life and entered into the presence of Jesus during the early morning hours of November 16, 2020. Ann passed away peacefully at her residence.

Ann was born February 11, 1930, in Hopkins County, Texas, the youngest daughter of the late Farrah Ingram Hunter “Boss”...

Nov 15, 2020

David Lee Blair, 80, of Winnsboro, Texas, released his spirit unto heaven on November 15, 2020. David was born on August 26, 1940 in Strafford, Missouri to the late Hubert and Glenna (Trantham) Blair. He was also preceded in death by sisters Aileen Smith, Faye Schreiner and Beulah Huffhines. Mr. Blair at age 16 graduated high school in Strafford,...

Nov 14, 2020

Beloved man of God, Michael Reagan Wilson, of Winnsboro, TX, joined his heavenly Father on Saturday, November 16, 2020, after a very brief illness. Preceding him in death are his parents, Reagan “Red” and Katherine Wilson of Yantis, TX. Mike had been a resident of Winnsboro, TX, since 1995. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte and daughter, Traci...

Nov 14, 2020

Mr. Victor Thomas Pell, Jr. age 86 of Holly Lake Ranch, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 in Tyler. He was born on May 22, 1934 in Monrovia, California to the late Victor Pell and Barbara Pell. Mr. Pell was a pilot and retired Major of the US Air Force and served in the Vietnam War. He was...

Nov 14, 2020

Richard Hedger of Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 14, 2020 at the age of 75. Mr. Hedger was born to the late David Richard Hedger and Jane Menzies McKee Hedger in Scotland. Richard served and was honorably discharged in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam. He and...

Nov 14, 2020

Patsy Ruth Denman Jacobs, 87, of Winnsboro, Texas passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020. She was born to the late Mary Herbelin and Joseph Denman on February 3, 1933 in Lavon, Texas. Patsy graduated from Carrollton High School in 1949. She had a passion for caring for people and enjoyed working as a nurse until she retired in...

Nov 13, 2020

Mary Dortch White, May 10, 1928 – November 13, 2020 Mary was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Newman and Willie Martin Dortch. She went to Park Springs School and graduated from East Texas State University with her Masters degree in education. Mary devoted her life to serving others through teaching. She spent several years working at the Department...

Nov 10, 2020

Tammy Marie Cooper, age 57 of Mineola, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at her home in Mineola. She was born on June 3, 1963 in Arlington, Texas to Braz Edward Cooper and Margaret Owens Cooper. Tammy was a longtime and faitfull member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, B.E. Cooper....

Nov 9, 2020

Mrs. Mariam Frances Baker, age 91 of Garland, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 in Garland. She was born on March 9, 1929 in Okemah, Oklahoma to the late Clarence Taft and Mariam Elizabeth Taft. Mrs. Baker was a retired teacher, having taught at Winnsboro Elementary School for over 20 years. She was a member of First Baptist...

Nov 8, 2020

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother Marilyn Darlene Attaway passed away after a brief illness on November 8, 2020. Marilyn was born in Port Arthur, Texas on September 6, 1948 to the late James Beckett and Velma Mahan Beckett. She was also preceded in death by brother Robert Beckett. Mrs. Attaway is survived by her devoted husband of 33 years...

Nov 8, 2020

Michael Craig Keith, "Mike", 53, passed away on November 8, 2020 in Longview, Texas. He was the youngest of three, the son of James Orman and Iwana Keith. Mike was born in Longview, Texas on October 25, 1967. Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents, E.D. (Beau) and Nadine Keith, Soloman (Sol) and Charlene Rhoades. Mike is survived...

Nov 7, 2020

William Michael (Mike) Webb, born November 11, 1942 to William Thomas Jr. and Virginia Irene Webb of Midland Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his home in Hawkins Texas on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the age of 77. After serving in the National Guard, he started his career in Midland Texas working for Southwestern Bell...

Nov 4, 2020

Gregory Lee Elmore, age 64 of Quitman, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in Quitman. He was born on September 8, 1956 in Dallas to the late Walter Elmore and Judy Blankenship Elmore . Lee was a member of Summit Heights Fellowship Church, a retired Sergeant with the Wood County Sherriff's office, a former Fire Chief for the...

Nov 4, 2020

Carl Stanley Talbert, age 94 of Winnsboro , passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his home. Carl was born January 12, 1926, in East Point to Ruth Mills and Curtis Talbert. On October 8, 1949, Carl married Thomasine Cathey in Quitman. Carl was retired from education having coached and taught in Winnsboro, Quitman, DeKalb, and Dallas Kimball...

Nov 3, 2020

Mrs. Mary Winette Moss passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary Winette was born in Irving, Texas on December 26,1930 to Harley and Winnie Cooper. She is survived by her sister Evelyn, her children Mary Cooper and husband Ron, Peggy Nicholson and husband Keith, Angie Falls and husband Curt,...

Nov 3, 2020

Winfred Wayne Going was the patriarch and chief of the Going tribe. He was the best father in the world. Winfred was preceded in death by his parents Isom and Elizabeth Going, Brothers Allen and Larry Going, Sister Loretta Going. Winfred is survived by his Wife Sharon of Mineola, Daughter Shana Burge and husband William of Mineola, Son Edward...

Nov 2, 2020

Bailey Cole Gully, age 22 of College Station, Texas, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 in College Station. He was born on June 24, 1998 in Beaumont, Texas to Kyle and Christi Gully. Bailey was a student of Texas A&M University and Sam Houston State University. He attended Grace Bible Church - Anderson Campus in College Station, was...

Nov 2, 2020

Monnie Earl Weems, was taken to his Heavenly home on November 2, 2020. He was born to the late Lewis William Weems and Cliffie Bradshaw Weems on September 16, 1942 in Winnsboro, Texas. Mr. Weems owned and operated Weems Logging Company for many years and was a Deacon at Fellowship Baptist Church. Monnie is survived by his wife of...

Oct 29, 2020

Mr. Gary Rhoades, age 77 of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 in Sulphur Springs. He was born on March 14, 1943 in Winnsboro to the late Earl Rhoades and Ollie Goolsby Rhoades.

Mr. Rhoades was a retired teacher, a member of Central Baptist Church and loved hunting and fishing.

He was...