Obituaries

Apr 2, 2025

April Rose Burke

July 19, 1976 – April 2, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of April Rose Burke, a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. April passed away peacefully, of natural causes, in the comfort of her home in Gainesville, Texas—a place she deeply loved.

Mar 30, 2025

Patrick & Marcella McQuilliams

Holly Lake Ranch, Texas

Pat & Marcella were grateful residents of Holly Lake Ranch for 17 years. Burial to be held at Holly Tree Cemetery, Monday, April 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

Pat was a true California boy, enjoying a wealth of family...

Mar 30, 2025

Karen Sue Sims, 65, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 28, 1959, in Pittsburg, Texas, to the late Thurman and Annie Hart.

Karen was a talented athlete, excelling in basketball and track at Como-Pickton High School. Her love for sports continued...

Mar 29, 2025

Barbara (Perry) Colwell Little, peacefully entered Heaven's Garden on March 29, 2025at the age of 80 at the Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. She was surrounded by the love of her family throughout her final moments.

Born on November 28, 1944, in Houston, Texas, to W.T. and Virginia Perry, Barbara was a loving and devoted mother,...

Mar 27, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Katherine Eloise Wilder, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, who left us peacefully at the age of 90. Katherine was born on June 7, 1934 to Roy Phillips and Louise Sheppard and was a devoted homemaker who found great joy in caring for her family and...

Mar 27, 2025

Obituary for Edwin Eugene "Gene" Rose

Edwin Eugene "Gene" Rose, 92, of Pickton, Texas, passed away on March 27, 2025. He was born on January 2, 1933, in Pickton, Texas, to Edwin E. Rose and Alma B. Pugh Rose. Gene grew up in Pickton and graduated from Pickton High School.

Gene...

Mar 26, 2025

Jack Oliver Kemp, born December 28, 1948, in Sugar Land, Texas, to Taylor D. Kemp Jr. and Frances Oliver Kemp, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love for his community.

Jack was a proud graduate of Sweeny Independent School District, where he attended all 12 years. As a young boy, Jack was...

Mar 25, 2025

Billy Gloy Jobe, 75, of Lindale, Texas, passed away on March 25, 2025, just three days before his 76th birthday. Born on March 28, 1949, at Greene Valley Ranch in Emory, Texas, to Clarence Gloy Jobe and Irene Potter Jobe .

Billy grew up in Emory and graduated from Rains High School. He spent 30...

Mar 24, 2025

Jackie Verne Bowling

May 7, 1935 - March 24, 2025

A baby girl, Jackie Verne, was born to Jack W. and Melverne Hargis Glosup on May 7, 1935. Jackie spent her childhood in the Posey and North Hopkins communities and graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1953.

Mar 23, 2025

Nicholas (Nick) Wilson went to be home with Jesus on March 23, 2025. He was born on August 30, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Russell and Marie Wilson. Nick graduated from Winnsboro High School in 1961 and furthered his education at Tyler Junior College. Later, he was employed by Center Point Energy as a Measurement Technician for 30...

Mar 21, 2025

Betty Ann Noble

April 7, 1940 – March 21, 2025

Betty Ann Noble, 84, of Winnsboro, Texas, passed away on March 21, 2025. She was born on April 7, 1940, in Winnsboro, Texas, to Louis H. Noble and Doris Kennemer Turner.

A longtime resident of Northeast Texas, Betty was...

Mar 19, 2025

Services for Colonel (Ret) John Timothy Fulcher are scheduled as followed: Visitation on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Beaty Funeral Home from 6-8pm; Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at First Baptist Church, Mineola at 2pm. Burial Service will be held immediately following the funeral at Cedars Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Col. Fulcher was...

Mar 15, 2025

Michael Horace Patrick was born September 18, 1941, in Golden Texas to Troy D and Edna Audie Owens Patrick. He attended Golden schools, Jacksonville Baptist College, and East Texas State University, obtaining a Master of Education. In 1968 he married Shirley Hill, and they began their teaching careers in Raymondville, before moving to Marble Falls,

Winnsboro, Matador,...

Mar 14, 2025

Racheal M. Everett, 77, of Mineola, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. Born on December 4, 1947, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to the late Jack and Edith Edwards Cauthen, Racheal’s legacy is one of service, kindness, and dedication to her family and community.

Racheal spent 30 years as a beloved owner and barber in...

Mar 13, 2025

Alan Eric Sparkman, known affectionately as "Sparx" by his bandmates, passed away on March 13, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on February 9, 1959, in Tyler, Texas, Alan grew up in Winnsboro, Texas, where he developed a passion for music and a strong work ethic.

Alan attended Tyler Junior College and East Texas...

Mar 13, 2025

Galen Darnell Rushing, known to many as Darnell and Poppa, passed away on March 13, 2025, at the age of 54. He was born on April 3, 1970, in Mt. Vernon, Texas, to Harmon Galen Rushing and Hazel Fay Durbin. He grew up in Winnsboro, where he graduated from Winnsboro High School in the Class of 1989.

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Mar 12, 2025

Charlotte Beth Green

September 9,1945 – March 12, 2025

Those of us still here feel blessed to have known and shared life with Charlotte Beth (Osbourn) Green, who touched our souls in so many ways. Charlotte passed away at the age of 79 in Mineola, Texas. Although Charlotte has fulfilled her purpose on...

Mar 11, 2025

Freddie Joe Simonek, 74, of Mineola, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025. He was born on April 14, 1950, in Mineola, Texas, to Edward and Mary (Fleischmann) Simonek. Freddie grew up in Mineola, where he developed a deep connection to family, faith, and the outdoors.

Freddie married the love of his life, Peggy Sutton, on...

Mar 11, 2025

Roy Kennith Wetzel, 92, of Winnsboro, Texas, received his heavenly reward on March 11, 2025. He was born on August 24, 1932, in the small community of Ogburn outside of Winnsboro to Manuel and Fannie Mae Suiter Wetzel.

Kennith attended Winnsboro High School, where he excelled in athletics, playing multiple sports for the Woodchucks. After high school,...

Mar 10, 2025

George James Pierce

January 25, 1940 – March 10, 2025

George James Pierce, 85, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away on March 10, 2025. He was born on January 25, 1940, in Denton, Texas, to Fred Valentine Pierce and Cena Harper Monday.

George grew up in Gainesville and proudly served...