Obituaries

Aug 6, 2020

Willie Lee Watkins, a loving and kind husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on August 6, 2020, surrounded by his children.

Willie was born to William and Minnie Watkins in Winnsboro, TX on February 3, 1921. In 1942, at the age of 21 he joined the...

Aug 5, 2020

Peggy Jean Simonek of Mineola, Texas joined the Angels in Heaven on August 5, 2020. Peggy was born on July 24, 1957 in Longview, Texas to Russell and Minnie Lee Sutton. She was a beloved lady who in turn loved her family and grandchildren with all of her heart. Mrs. Simonek enjoyed travelling the United States with her husband...

Aug 4, 2020

Ava Louise Hartzler was born in Salem, Missouri, on February 2, 1932, and died peacefully at home on August 4, 2020, in Big Sandy, Texas, after a brief illness. She was the youngest child of Harold E. Flett and Leona Gail (Greenup) Flett. Her mother married George Hugh Foster after Ava’s birth father had a fatal trucking accident. Ava...

Aug 4, 2020

Doris Elizabeth “Beth” Bellomy McDonough Newkirk, age 89, was born September 11, 1930 to John Wilson Bellomy and Julia Lillian Tinney Bellomy in Winnsboro, Texas. Beth passed away peacefully at Seton Williamson Hospital on August 4, 2020. Beth was preceded in death by parents, Wilson and Lillian Bellomy, infant son, Redger Timothy "Timmy" Newkirk; daughter, Dianna McDonough Gay; and...

Aug 2, 2020

Mrs Patricia Jean Woods, 88 of Mineola, passed away on Sunday August 2, 2020 in Tyler. She was a beautiful giving lady who volunteered her time and talents to many people in the Mineola and Lindale areas. She worked for Safeway Foods for many years and was manager for the Lindale Chapter of Meals on Wheels for 30 years....

Aug 2, 2020

Mr. Ennis "Kenneth" Sandifer went to his heavenly home on Sunday August 2, 2020 in Tyler. He was born on Friday November 24, 1933 in Wood County, Texas to the late Carl and Jessie Irene Sandifer. He was retired after 40 years of service with Trane A/C Manufacturing. Kenneth had served several years in the Army National Guard. He...

Jul 31, 2020

Surrounded by her loving family, Reba Ann (Anders) Wetzel received her heavenly reward on July 31, 2020. Reba was born to the late Orval and Lillie (Lindley) Anders in Winnsboro on November 5, 1938. She was proud to be from Winnsboro. Mrs. Wetzel, self taught, worked as a florist for almost 50 years. Reba was a charter member of...

Jul 31, 2020

L. Scott Elsey, of Mineola, Texas, passed on July 31, 2020. Mr. Elsey was born to Leo Silas Elsey and Roberta Belle (Anderson) Elsey in San Diego, California on April 28, 1955. Scott worked many years with Exxon/Mobil in various locations all over the world, including Alaska, France, Qatar, and Papua New Guinea. An avid skier and scuba diver,...

Jul 29, 2020

Elbert Glenn "Bert" Kennemer went to be with his heavenly father on July 29, 2020. He was a Baptist and was born on March 9, 1950 in Dallas, Texas to Alton Glen Kennemer and Mary Marie Witt Kennemer both of Winnsboro TX. He is preceded in death by his wife, Audine Smith Kennemer; by his two sons, Alton Paul...

Jul 25, 2020

Thelma Joyce Whitus McQueen, born December 23, 1933 in Rains County, Texas to George Whitus and Ruby Faye Northcutt Whitus. She went home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2020 She married Thomas William McQueen on August 21, 1951 She is preceded in death by her parents George and Ruby Whitus, her loving husband of 62 years...

Jul 24, 2020

Brandon Wade Weems, age 46 of Winnsboro, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 in Houston. He was born on September 11th, 1973 in Mt. Vernon to the late Terry Weems and Glenda Clay Weems. He was a Brick Mason, Volunteer at Trinity Nursing and Rehab, loved fishing and hunting and the outdoors. He is survived by his son,...

Jul 23, 2020

Mr. Joe Frank Janes, age 89 of Alba, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Grand Saline. He was born on February 17, 1931 in Spiro, Oklahoma to the late Hansford Janes and Lula Richards Janes. Mr. Janes served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, he was a retired Welder and served as Constable of Wood...

Jul 22, 2020

Kenneth M. O'Banion, Sr., 85 of Winnsboro, Texas passed away on July 22, 2020. Mr. O'Banion had been a resident of Winnsboro for the past 48 years. Kenneth was born on December 28, 1934 in Houston, Texas to the late William and Freddie O'Banion. He was also preceded in death by his wife Myrna (Loy) O'Banion in 2015. Mr....

Jul 17, 2020

Mr. Weldon Noble Greer, of Mineola, passed away on July 17, 2020. Weldon was born on February 22, 1929 in Mineola. He was a lifelong resident of Mineola and a knowledgeable historian of Wood County. Many people sought him out to learn of the local history. He attended New Hope Baptist Church and Harvest Acres. Weldon served his country...

Jul 16, 2020

Gene Burris Bradshaw, 100, of Mineola, Texas rested his eyes and entered eternity on July 16, 2020. Mr. Bradshaw was born on December 1, 1919 in Lindale, Texas to the late Jobe and Clemy Bradshaw. Gene played on the very first football team that Lindale High School fielded. He had been in the Mineola community since 1946. Gene enlisted...

Jul 14, 2020

Sherry Lynn was a faithful daughter to her two loving parents, Jack and Lora Lee (Clingan) Spurlock. They welcomed her into the world in Oakland, California on August 1, 1954 and gave her the opportunity to discover early that she could make any space in any corner of the world a home - be it California or Michigan, Mexico,...

Jul 13, 2020

Mr. Carl Thomas Anderson, age 78 of Mineola, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 in Mineola. He was born on July 25, 1941 in Mumford, Texas to the late Charles Bruce Anderson and Martha Ming Anderson. He was a retired Journalist and Teacher and a member of Broad Street Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by...

Jul 13, 2020

Sherrie L. Blaylock, age 60, passed from this life on Monday, July 13, 2020 at her home. Sherrie suffered a lengthy illness with dignity and grace. She passed from this world surrounded by those she loved most. Sherrie was born in Yakima, Washington, on October 17, 1959, to her father Alonzo Alvin Bennett and mother Bessie Lea Bennett. She...

Jul 12, 2020

Mr. David Thomas, age 67 of Mineola, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 in Quitman. He was born on March 3, 1953 in Mineola to the late Earl Thomas and Hester Wren Thomas. He was retired from the oil field and attended Silverlake Baptist Church and Coldwater Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by parents, brother, Jimmy...

Jul 12, 2020

Ms. Kathy Jean Frederick, age 57 of Winnsboro, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 in Winnsboro. She was born on July 25, 1962 in Arlington to the late John Frederick and Sofie Wowk Frederick. Kathy was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Winnsboro. She was preceded in death by her father, John Frederick and sister, Lynda...