Obituaries

Oct 26, 2020

Shirley “Sammy” Reed-Rue There has been a theft, Grand Theft in fact! Alzheimer’s is the thief that stole the light from our Mother’s eyes. Born on Christmas day in 1931, she was a gift for many to come. For most of her 88 years Mom was vibrant, caring, hostess with the mostess, and genuinely kind person. She has touched...

Oct 20, 2020

James A. Turner, 64, of Mineola, Texas passed away with his children by his side on October 20, 2020. Mr. Turner was born on June 19, 1956 in Mt. Pleasant, Texas to Walter B. "Doc" Turner and Helen Juanita (Pinson) Miller. James was a life-long resident of Wood County and a 1974 graduate of Winnsboro High School. He received...

Oct 17, 2020

Michael Earl Morris was born February 12,1950 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He was welcomed to the world by parents W.T. “Mutt” Morris and Lizzie Nell Hazlewood Morris and siblings Tom Morris and Lou Morris Chandler, who all have preceded him in death. Mikey passed away on October 17, 2020 peacefully after a full life and a short illness. He...

Oct 17, 2020

Maria Dolores “Lola” Bucio de Cortez Maria Dolores Bucio Miranda nació el 20 de Abril de 1930 en el rancho La Loma y vivió sus primeros años de vida en el rancho El Guayabo, en Michoacán, México. Lola vivió sus últimos años en Pickton, TX donde disfrutaba de la compañía de su familia, cuidar de sus plantas y flores...

Oct 17, 2020

Mr. William Earl Hooker, age 86 of Yantis, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 in Sulphur Springs. He was born on April 20, 1934 in Riley Springs, Texas to the late Earl Hooker and Nannie Lou Hooker. He was a retired Warehouse Man and was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Hooker and sister, Rachel Morgan. He...

Oct 13, 2020

Madeline Armeda Hendrix Hamilton McCrary September 24, 1929 - October 13, 2020 Madeline McCrary, 91, died peacefully on October 13, 2020, at Willow Creek Healthcare Center in Mount Vernon after a six-year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born September 24, 1929, in Dallas, to Homer and Vera Hendrix. She graduated from Crozier Technical High School in 1945, where she...

Oct 12, 2020

Mrs. Patsie Ann Hukill, age 75 of Hawkins, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 in Tyler. She was born on January 1, 1945 in Amber, Oklahoma to the late Tom Shacklett and Idola Shacklett. Patsie was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her parents, son, Calbert Hukill, daughter, Amber Hukill; brother, Ezell Driskill and sister, Louise...

Oct 10, 2020

Mr. James Minix, age 66 of Mineola, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 in Tyler. He was born on March 5, 1954 in Beaumont to the late William LeRoy Minix and Thersea Minix. He was a Quality Control Officer for Quantum Plastics, a member of First Assembly of God in Hawkins, TX and served in the U.S. Army....

Oct 9, 2020

Charles Gaylor Oxford was born 27 October 1936 in the Oak Grove Community of Wood County, Texas. He graduated from this life on 09 October 2020 in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas. His parents Leston Boyd Oxford and Verna Lee LaRue Oxford of Mineola, Texas, and his son, Tommy Oxford, of Oklahoma preceded him in death. Charles is survived...

Oct 9, 2020

Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Guy, age 70 of Holly Lake Ranch, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 in Tyler. She was born on March 20, 1950 in Guntersville, Alabama to the late Bert Smith and Bertie Colquitt Smith. She was a mother, buisness owner and member of Holly Brook Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by brothers Wayne...

Oct 6, 2020

Services for Sarrah Geneva "Frenchie" Richards age 97, of Saltillo, Texas will be held at Cypress Baptist Church in Winnsboro on Monday, October 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Garry Gage and Rev. Steve Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Cypress Cemetery. An open viewing will be on Sunday, October 11th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at...

Oct 5, 2020

Geraldine(Jeri) Dorsey Hand 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother has entered into her eternal rest with her Heavenly Father on Monday 10/5/2020. A native of Georgia previously from Bonham and Euless, she moved to Winnsboro to be close to family, Wes and Ann Eggleston, grandson Wesley Carroll (Hairy)Eggleston and her son David Hand of Euless. Her family and...

Oct 4, 2020

Jimmy Rinard Poole, 82, of Winnsboro, passed into the loving arms of his Savior on Sunday morning, October 4, 2020. He was born on May 7, 1938 in Olla, La. to the late Vernon Poole and Willie Thomas Poole. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Trout, La. After his retirement, Jimmy spent the last...

Oct 3, 2020

Curtis W. Pollan, 81, of Saltillo, Texas, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 3, 2020. Mr. Pollan was born on December 22, 1938, in Floydada, Texas to the late Curtis A. Pollan and Marie Roberts Pollan. Curtis is survived by his devoted wife B. Joy Pollan; sons Steve Pollan and wife Rose, Wes Pollan...

Sep 29, 2020

Mrs. Billie Jane Davis died on September 29, 2020 at Hospice of East Texas at the age of 90. She was born on April 21, 1930 to Gus and Ella Creech Cochran. She married Robert Lynn Davis on September 7, 1948. After traveling with the oilfield business they settled in Mineola. They were co-owners of Bankstons Drive In in...

Sep 26, 2020

Carol Ann Robinson Gearner was born August 1, 1935 in Winnsboro, TX and passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her daughter and son-in-law on Saturday, September 26, 2020. Carol had a love for life. She was very devoted to her children, jobs and sorority. As a young woman, she had a diverse working repertoire. Her most loved...

Sep 24, 2020

Mrs. Merlene Lohr 78 of Sulphur Springs passed into the loving arms of her Savior during the early morning of Thursday September 24, 2020. Merlene was born in Sulphur Springs, TX on Thursday September 3, 1942 to the late George Riley Roberts and Lessie Cannaday Roberts. On July 4th, 1963 Merlene was married to the love of her life,...

Sep 24, 2020

Willis Don Nowell, known affectionately as Don to family and friends, entered into the kingdom of Heaven on September 24, 2020. Mr. Nowell was born on April 11, 1947 in Ft. Worth, Texas to John and Bessie (Chamberlain) Nowell who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by brother John Nowell, Jr. Don is survived by...

Sep 24, 2020

Mrs. Robin T. Hoffman, age 58 of Scroggins, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020 in Tyler. She was born on December 2, 1961 in Gary, Texas to the late Dueward Thomas and Lucille Thomas. She was a mom, grandmother, homemaker, talented Musician and member of First Baptist Church in Winnsboro.

She is survived by her loving...

Sep 24, 2020

Keith Stone of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away on September 24, 2020. Keith was born on February 7, 1959 in Dallas, Texas to Maxie Duane Stone and Martha Hoff Stone. He was a Harley motorcycle riding man who loved the outdoors, being out on the water at sunset and having a large heart and love for his family. He built...