Obituaries

Dec 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Billy Gene Busby, who left this world on December 10, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born on September 29, 1941, to the late Edward Arlon "Doc" Busby and Ida Mae Harris Busby. Billy was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pat Busby, in...

Dec 9, 2024

Marlene Bass Mooney, born on June 28, 1935, in Newsome, Texas, to the late Harry and Pinkie Lou Bass, passed away surrounded by love and family. A devoted Christian, Marlene was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Quitman, Texas.

Marlene enjoyed a full and vibrant life, traveling extensively with her late husband,...

Dec 6, 2024

Loy Frazier, age 86, of Mineola, TX, passed away on December 6, 2024. He was born in Ft. Smith, Arkansas in 1938 to Loy and Louise Frazier. He proudly served in the United States Air Force, Airman First Class. Loy was a Professor of Physiology at the Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas. He has been a dedicated...

Dec 4, 2024

Jeanene Yvonne Hamrick Harrell departed this life to be with her Lord on December 4, 2024. She died peacefully at Grand Brook Memory Care in Allen, Texas, following a six-year battle with dementia.

Born on April 30, 1945 in Austin, Texas, Jeanene was the second of five children and the first of two daughters born to Joseph...

Dec 2, 2024

Sheri Lyn Darge, 70, of Mineola, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 1, 1954, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to the late Donald Ray Copeland and Barbara Jeanette Mitten Copeland.

Sheri was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Tonia Huff. She was a...

Dec 2, 2024

Clara Jane Ziegler, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024 at the age of 83. Born on August 17, 1941, in Quitman, Texas, to Bruce Jenkins Lloyd and Clara Genois Day Lloyd, she was known to all by many names—Clara, Mama, Preci, Steady, Stu, Sister, Aunt Clara, and Clara Jane....

Nov 30, 2024

Dr. Robert “Bob” Henry Wisener, III

1944-2024

Services for Dr. Wisener will be held at the Royal Flying Circus Aviation Museum at Mineola Wisener Field Airport in Mineola on Monday December 9 with visitation from 1-2 p.m., service at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Donnie Herring officiating. Burial will follow in Sand Springs Cemetery...

Nov 30, 2024

OT Bridges, 83 born in Fort Worth Texas ended his suffering November 30th 2024. The son of Leroy Bridges and Bonnie Stokes. OT lived in Mineola, Texas but spent most of his life in Dallas. OT's career was as a printing pressman and a barber.

OT loved to work on remodeling and carpentry, he remodeled every home...

Nov 30, 2024

Jerry Len Sparks, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was born on December 2, 1943, in the Clearwater community of Franklin County. He peacefully entered eternal rest in Heaven on November 30, 2024, at the age of 80. Jerry was the son of the late Bill Sparks and Margie Kenner Sparks and was preceded in death by...

Nov 27, 2024

Max Eugene Stavely, born on September 10, 1930, in Gibson, Tennessee, peacefully passed

away on November 27, 2024, at the age of 94. He was the son of Elgie Dee Stavely and Edna

Stewart Stavely and grew up in Medina, Tennessee, where he attended Medina High School.

Max dedicated over 30 years to...

Nov 21, 2024

Vickie Lynne (Smith) Swann

June 19, 1954 - November 21, 2024

Vickie (Smith) Swann was born June 19, 1954 in Fort Worth, Texas. She passed away peacefully at home

on Thursday, November 21 in the presence of her husband, son and a few friends. She was the first and...

Nov 14, 2024

Gary Roe Wallace

October 31, 1954 - November 14, 2024

Colonel (Retired) Gary Roe Wallace, 70, of Hawkins, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.

Gary was born in Mercedes, Texas on October 31, 1954, to Russell Wallace and Beadie...

Nov 12, 2024

Errol Brown Barber, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community member, passed away on November 12, 2024, at the age of 78. Errol was born on December 8, 1945, in Tyler, Texas, to Billy Brown Barber and Helen Prestridge Barber. He lived a life marked by dedication to his family, community, and his passions, leaving behind a legacy of...

Nov 10, 2024

Eldon Curtis Armstrong, age 85, of Mineola, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024, at a Tyler hospital, with his family by his side.

Born on June 13, 1939, in Point, Texas, Eldon was the son of the late Curtis D. and Mary Nann (Horton) Armstrong. He graduated from Point High School before going...

Nov 10, 2024

Donny Lee Barber, born on December 8, 1943, in Pittsburg, Texas, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of music, love, and cherished memories. Donny was the son of the late James and Bessie Barber, growing up in a family where his passions for music and creativity were nurtured.

A talented musician, Donny was gifted...

Nov 8, 2024

Our precious, beloved Maria Esperanza Aguilera, 87 of Mineola, Texas, went to be with our Lord on November 8th, 2024 in Quitman, Texas. She gave her life to God and upheld her strong beliefs above everything else. She was the pillar to our family and will be dearly missed. She was born on Sunday, August 15th, 1937 in Cloete,...

Nov 2, 2024

Allen Bell Cole, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on November 2, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on November 18, 1939, in Wisner, Louisiana, Allen was the son of Clarence Cole and Maggie Sturdivant Cole. A graduate of the University of Louisiana Monroe, he served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict....

Nov 1, 2024

Dorothy Niehaus, age 101, of Mineola, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024. Born on July 23, 1923, in Lindale, Texas, she was the daughter of Thomas Brown and Emma Lou Kennedy Brown.

Dorothy graduated from Lindale High School in 1941 and furthered her education at the Federal Institute Business College, earning her degree...

Oct 29, 2024

Freelon Dwight (Dee) Tullos, 86, of Lindale, Texas, closed his eyes in this life on October 29, 2024. Born on December 8, 1937, in Crockett, Texas, he was the beloved son of the late Robert and Gertrude Hamlin Tullos.

A man of faith, Freelon was of the Baptist faith and served honorably in the U.S....

Oct 29, 2024

Xerlene Lou Alexander, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on May 3, 1939, in Winnsboro, Texas, Xerlene was the daughter of X.J. Banks and Pearl Shivley Banks.

Xerlene dedicated much of her life to her career as the owner of Alexander Tractor, where her hard...