All Obituaries
Marianne F. Alves
Sep 11, 2024
Marianne F. Alves passed away on September 11, 2024 in Gun Barrel City, Texas. She was born on December 30, 1951 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Marianne is survived by her loving husband, Richard Burns; brother, Bobby Alves and family; brother, John Alves and family; and her friend and neighbor, Sherril Haught.
Cody Lee Webb
Sep 8, 2024
Cody Lee Webb, 29, of Quinlan,Texas passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Cody was born on December 15,1994, to Michael Lee Webb and Augenia Faye Fitzpatrick. He was a beloved father of 3 wonderful children that were his world. He enjoyed every moment he had to spend with them. He enjoyed fishing, hanging out with friends and family, and riding...
Lisa (Stears) Gillreath
Sep 4, 2024
Lisa (Stears) Gillreath, 68, passed away on September 4, 2024, in McKinney, Texas. She was born on January 29, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois to parents Karl and Marilyn (Oostmyer) Stears.
A cherished wife and beloved friend, Lisa was known for her sweet and quiet demeanor. Though she spoke sparingly, she had a clever understated sense of humor that could catch you...
Lawrence "Larry" Boehnlein
Sep 2, 2024
Lawrence "Larry" Boehnlein, 87, passed away on September 2, 2024, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on August 29, 1937, in Louisville, Kentucky to parents Louis and Ruth (Roberts) Boehnlein.
Lawrence, a revered figure known for his unwavering integrity and commitment to service, proudly served in the United States Air Force from October 1, 1955, until December 3, 1957, embodying the...
Reverend Dewain Mixon
Sep 1, 2024
Reverend Dewain Mixon, 74, passed away on September 1, 2024, in Eustace, Texas. He was born on October 10, 1949, in Lamesa, Texas to parents G.C. and Kodene Mixon.
Dewain graduated from Eustace High School where he excelled in basketball and baseball. Not long after, he began his ministry in which he pastored several churches in addition to evangelizing and working...
Patricia Joyce Stewart
Aug 27, 2024
Patricia Joyce Stewart, 77, passed away on August 27, 2024 in Kemp, Texas. She was born on November 28, 1946 in Waxahachie, Texas to parents Ervin and Ervaline (Norris) Shaffer.
Pamelia Blankenship
Aug 22, 2024
Pamelia Blankenship, 65, passed away on August 22, 2024 in Athens, Texas. She was born on September 23, 1958 in Dallas, Texas to parents Fred and Dessie (Mason) Thomas.
For many years, Pamelia served as an animal control officer, where her passion for helping animals shone through. She dedicated herself to her work, always advocating for those who could not speak...
Pamela "Memaw" Sue Lovejoy
Aug 22, 2024
Pamela "Memaw" Sue Lovejoy, 60, passed away on August 22, 2024, in Tyler, Texas. She was born on February 7, 1964, in Amarillo, Texas to parents Isaac and Katherine (Mair) Spicer.
A proud graduate of cosmetology school, Pamela not only got her certification but embraced her passion for beauty with open arms. She was the kind of person who'd go above...
Jack Richard Kale
Aug 22, 2024
Jack Richard Kale, 65, passed away on August 22, 2024. Those who knew him, called him Ricky. Ricky was born on September 7, 1958 to Lonnie Houston and Norma Jean Kale.
The most important thing to him was family. He spent as much time as possible with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Anytime we could get the family together, he was...
Deborah Coleen Brody
Aug 21, 2024
Deborah Coleen Brody of Seven Points, Texas, where she lived with her husband, Brian Brody, passed away on August 21, 2024, at UT Health in Athens, TX. Deb was born in Tyler, Texas, and spent her early years in Prescott, AR, where she lived with her grandparents until she was 11, after which she moved back to Tyler, Texas, with...
Betty Joan Stukey Fogelman
Aug 20, 2024
Betty was born in Galena, KS on December 10, 1931. She was the 4th of 5 children born to Howard Geisler and Enice Okle Barnard Geisler. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Phil Geisler, sisters, Juanita Darnell, Bonnie Pflug, and Ginger Wade. Betty married Leslie Dee Stukey in 1948. They had 2 sons, Larry and Gary...
Cecilia "Cece" J. (Pate) Hilley
Aug 19, 2024
Cecilia “Cece” J. Pate Hilley, 77, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, at her home in Tool, Texas with her family present in the days preceding her death. Cece was born on July 6, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Thomas and Martha (Norton) Pate.
Cece was a loving mother, grandmother, and a great-grandmother. She was a loyal...
Patricia "Patty" Rose Perdue
Aug 9, 2024
Patricia “Patty” Rose Perdue, 77, passed away on August 9, 2024, at her home in Kemp, Texas. She was born on October 16, 1946, in Phoenix, Arizona to parents Pat and Evelyn (Watson) Foreman.
As a sweet woman with a loving spirit, Patty found joy in fostering strong relationships with her family and friends. She reveled in her role as a...
Allan Wayne Coker
Aug 7, 2024
Allan Wayne Coker, 77, passed away on August 7, 2024, in Eustace, Texas. He was born on October 29, 1946, in Falfurrias, Texas to parents Jake and Maxine (Stegall) Coker.
Allan is preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Maxine Coker.
He is survived by four children: his sons, Jake Coker, Miles Coker, Bennett Coker, and his daughter, Grace Coker; as...
Juanita Baldwin
Aug 6, 2024
Juanita Adelia Baldwin, 80, a Colorado Native, peacefully went “HOME” on August 6, 2024, in Tyler, Texas with her daughter Suzanne and son in law Larry at her side.
Juanita loved spending time with her family and friends, going to church, crocheting, sewing, cooking, and being outdoors in the Colorado Mountains. She loved her summer visits to Texas. Juanita also loved...
Evelyn Loyd
Aug 5, 2024
Evelyn Mary Loyd, lovingly remembered for her kind and welcoming nature, her great sense of humor, and her love for life, passed away on August 5, 2024, in Mabank, Texas. She was surrounded by her family as she peacefully transitioned from this life.
Born on July 23, 1938, in Wichita, Kansas, Evelyn brought immense joy and warmth to all those around...
Samantha LaCha Steller
Aug 2, 2024
Samantha LaCha Steller, 42, of Gun Barrel City, TX passed away on August 2, 2024. Samantha was born on October 17, 1981, in Mesquite, Texas, to parents Frank and Glenda (Grimes) Hobbs.
Samantha was truly the life of the party, known for her sense of humor, outgoing nature, and boisterous laughter that could light up even the darkest of days. She...
Sheila Bernice Stephens
Jul 29, 2024
Sheila Bernice Stephens, 51, of Tool, Texas passed away on July 29, 2024. Sheila was born on September 23, 1972, to Don and Dorothy Hoenig in Mesquite, Texas.
Sheila was raised in Mesquite, graduating from Old Mesquite High School. She worked for El Chico for several years as a manager and waitress, but when her family started to grow she stayed...
Mendy "Lisa" Lynn Hernandez
Jul 22, 2024
Mendy "Lisa" Lynn Hernandez, 66, passed away on July 22, 2024, at her home in Dallas, Texas. She was born on August 24, 1957, in Dallas, Texas. She is now with her beloved grandparents who raised her, Gussie and Laura Flowers, and her beloved son, Stacy.
Lynn was born at Methodist Hospital in Oak Cliff on August 24, 1957. She spent...
John W. Benson
Jul 3, 2024
John W. Benson, 93, passed away on July 3, 2024, in Gun Barrel City, Texas. He was born on September 11, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY to parents Horace and Louisa Benson. John’s life was full of many adventures. He was husband, father, salesman, co-owner of Metroplex Sales Co. with wife Wanda, and an Air Force pilot trainer.
Having grown up living...
Visit www.prepaidfunerals.texas.gov for information relating to the purchase of preneed funeral contracts including descriptions of the trust and insurance funding options available under state law.