Obituaries

May 6, 2025

Services for Billie F. Messimer are scheduled for Monday at 10:00 A.M May 12, 2025 at Beaty Funeral Home, Winnsboro, Texas

Billie Frances Messimer, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 6, 2025, in Brookfield Park, St. Paul, Nebraska. She was born on December 2, 1925, in Wortham, Texas, to the...

May 6, 2025

Obituary for James Alfred "Jim" Burnett

James Alfred “Jim” Burnett, a devoted family man, tireless public servant, and proud Texan, passed away on May 6, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on February 16, 1940, in Huntsville, Texas, to John W. Burnett and Alma Corner Burnett, Jim grew up in the West Sandy community...

May 5, 2025

Betty Alice Tumbleson Groepper passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 5, 2025, while visiting family in McKinleyville, California. She was 83 years old.

Born in Evansville, Indiana, Betty spent her formative years in Carthage, Texas. She pursued higher education with passion, earning a B.A. in English from the University of Texas in 1966. A lifelong learner and advocate, Betty's...

May 5, 2025

Obituary for Larry Joe Coker

Larry Joe Coker, 80, of Mineola, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 8, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, Larry was the cherished son of Marshall Eric Coker and Ruth Francis Tittle Coker.

Larry built a long and...

May 4, 2025

Mrs. Candy Kay Cofer, age 73 of Winnsboro, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on December 1, 1951, in Winnsboro, to William Dewey Bearden and Nora Nell Winchester. She married the love of her life, Jerry Wayne Cofer, on March 20, 1976. They built a joy-filled life together in the community they...

May 3, 2025

David Bradford Harris, age 65, a resident of Farmersville, Texas, passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 3, 2025. He was born on December 28, 1959.

David was a dedicated forklift operator for OncorWire for over 35 years. Outside of work, he was a passionate Dallas Cowboys football fan, enthusiastically cheering on his team. He...

May 2, 2025

Jarred Tyler Ray Rohrbeck, 24, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2025. He was born on September 20, 2000, in Branson, Missouri, to Danielle Ivie and Raymond Rohrbeck.

Jarred was known for his kind heart, sense of humor, and quiet strength. He worked as a cook at Sinclair Market in Winnsboro for nearly...

Apr 26, 2025

Aurea Ortega, de 75 años, residente de Mineola, Texas, falleció tras una breve enfermedad el 26 de abril de 2025 en un hospital de Tyler. La Sra. Ortega nació el 6 de septiembre de 1949 en Taxco, Guerrero, México, hija de los ya fallecidos Luis Pineda y Cointa Hernández.

En México conoció y se casó...

Apr 25, 2025

Helen Jean Martin, age 78, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 25, 2025. She was born on September 20, 1946, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late Willie Paris and Margie Jones Paris.

Helen spent most of her adult life in Winnsboro and developed a lifelong love for gardening, painting, and...

Apr 21, 2025

Joe Mack Sayles, MSGT, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at the age of 78.

Joe was born on November 8, 1946, in Winnsboro, Texas, to Henry Earl Sayles and Aline Thurmond Sayles. He was raised in Winnsboro, and attended W.B. Clark High School. Following his graduation,...

Apr 19, 2025

Glenda Joyce Hardeman Tomison

February 11, 1948 – April 19, 2025

Glenda Joyce Hardeman Tomison went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 19, 2025, in Gladewater, Texas, at the age of 77. She was born on February 11, 1948, in Grand Prairie, Texas, and raised on the family farm...

Apr 17, 2025

Laticia “Tish” G. Anderson,69, of Pasadena, Texas, passed from this earth to join her Heavenly Father and Lord & Savior on Thursday April 17, 2025 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Laticia was born in Houston, Texas on Friday May 13,1955, the youngest of seven children, to John and Edna Nichols. She was unapologetically herself with...

Apr 16, 2025

George Ritchie, 84, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away peacefully with family by his side, on April 16, 2025. Born on May 7, 1940, in Wills Point to Silas Mingus Ritchie and Alice Faye Stricklin Ritchie, George spent his life rooted in the values of faith, family, and service.

George proudly served his country in the...

Apr 13, 2025

Gregory "Gregg" Callaway, 73, of Mt. Vernon, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on September 20, 1951, to the late Morgan Paul and Ray Fern Callaway. He graduated from W.W. Samuel High School in 1969. Gregg was a proud Texan with a servant’s heart and a deep love for...

Apr 11, 2025

Linda Sue Lynch, 68, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025. She was born on February 13, 1957, to the late Morris and Betty Cater.

Linda was a woman of warmth and quiet strength who found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved working in her garden, where she spent many peaceful...

Apr 11, 2025

Thomas Samuel West passed away at his home in Mineola on Friday, April 11, 2025. He was born March 7, 1982, in Tyler, Texas to Scott and Sara Jane (Scoggins) West. Eventually, his siblings Lee, Xan, and Alayna would arrive. Thomas would become a big brother and a leader of this fun bunch of four. At school and home,...

Apr 9, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Daniel Joseph Dolezal, who left this world peacefully on April 9, 2025, at the age of 85.

Born on September 6, 1939, in Los Angeles, California, Daniel was the beloved son of Joseph John Dolezal and Agnes Catherine Cvikel Dolezal. He spent...

Apr 8, 2025

Ronald Joseph Craddock, age 81, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 17, 1944, to the late Romie Craddock and Dorothy Kindle, Ronald lived a life marked by service, faith, and devotion to his family and community.

A true servant at heart, Ronald proudly...

Apr 6, 2025

William Charles Aubrey, age 73, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on April 6, 2025. He was born in Dallas, Texas, on January 30, 1952, to Milford Charles Aubrey and Lillie Mae Bell Aubrey.

William proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service,...

Apr 3, 2025

Johnnie R. Stokes was born in Crow Tx, on January 24, 1938, passing way at the age 87 on April 3, 2025. Johnnie was an accomplished man. He began his college journey on a football scholarship at Tyler Junior College before continuing his education at Louisiana Tech University, where he studied Petroleum Engineering. He went on to have a...