Obituaries

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...

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...