All Obituaries
Jesse Leon Bynum
Sep 6, 2021
Jesse Leon Bynum, 64, passed away on September 6, 2021. He was born on March 3, 1957, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Virgil Leon and Annie Joy Bynum.
Jesse loved the Lord and singing about Him. He is no longer homesick for Beulah Land, but we’ll miss hearing him sing that song. His grandchildren, Wheeler and Ruby,...
Marilyn Joyce Schunatz
Sep 6, 2021
Marilyn Joyce Snider Schunatz, 76, passed away on September 6, 2021, in Athens. Texas. She was born on September 15, 1944, on the family farm in Lucas, Ohio, to Glenn & Easter Snider.
She married James Dale Schunatz on December 27, 1966. They moved to Texas in 1976. She was blessed with four children. Marilyn is survived...
Jason Wayne McKinney
Sep 4, 2021
Jason Wayne McKinney, 45, passed away on September 4, 2021. He was born on March 14, 1976, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Robert Wayne McKinney III and Donna Jean Smith McKinney.
Jason was a loving son and father. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his...
Roger Dale Michael
Sep 4, 2021
Roger Dale Michael, 70, passed away on September 4, 2021. He was born on December 28, 1950, in Detroit, MI, to parents J.O. and Jewel Ann Michael.
Roger was the most wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed all the “oldies but goodies” music, especially the Beach Boys. He was a very caring and kind person...
Joseph Robert Sexton
Sep 3, 2021
Joseph Robert Sexton, 23, a beautiful soul taken too soon, passed away on September 3, 2021. He was born on July 16, 1998, in Denver, CO, to parents Ismael Willie Sanchez and Tina Michelle Sexton.
He was hard-working, easy-going, and funny. He had a heart of gold and was loved by many. Joseph stood up for what...
Sandra Lee Swiencki
Sep 2, 2021
Sandra Lee Krause Swiencki, 62, passed away suddenly and went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2021. Sandy was born on June 1, 1959, in Naples, Italy. Her Navy family moved around before settling in Jacksonville. Sandy graduated from Forrest High School in 1977, married, and moved to Dallas, Texas, where she worked and raised her family. ...
Michael James Cheek
Sep 1, 2021
Michael James Cheek, 60, passed away on September 1, 2021. He was born on February 5, 1961, in Levelland, Texas, to parents Kenneth Jewel and Jo Ann Cheek.
Mike always worked in construction and loved to build things. He attended Central Baptist Church in Mabank for many years. He had the biggest heart, was always quick to...
Mary Catherine Smith
Aug 29, 2021
Mary Catherine Smith, 67, passed away on August 29, 2021. She was born on August 24, 1954, in Terrell, Texas, to parents Olen and Juanita Baugus McDougald.
She attended Kemp High School and Kaufman High School. She married the love of her life, Dennis Smith, on 12/29/1977, and they began their journey together. Mary took care of...
Jay D. Amundson
Aug 28, 2021
Jay D. Amundson, age 71, was born August 9, 1950 in Oakes, North Dakota to Wallace L. Amundson and Rebecca C. Kegley. Jay went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 28, 2021 in Tyler, TX. Jay served as an officer in the US Army from 1968 to 1976 as a helicopter pilot and achieved the rank of...
Melanie Kay Wren
Aug 28, 2021
Melanie Kay Wren, 62, passed away on August 28, 2021. She was born on July 4, 1959, in Hemet, California, to parents Raymond John Buck and Carrie Laverne Neighbors.
She loved spending time with family and friends and sharing her testimony of God’s work in her life.
Melanie is survived by her father Raymond John...
David DeLaCruz Martinez
Aug 28, 2021
David DeLaCruz Martinez, 66, passed away on August 28, 2021. He was born on September 14, 1954, in San Angelo, Texas, to parents Leopoldo O. Martinez and Rosa Martinez Armendariz.
My amazing incredible love, my hummingbird. Thank you for an incredible life; thank you for always loving me. You were the life of the party, and the...
Faith LaNelle Gillreath
Aug 27, 2021
Faith LaNelle Gillreath, 89, passed away on August 27, 2021. She was born on January 24, 1932, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Joe Louis and Beatrice Valentine Enslen.
She graduated from Adamson High School in Oak Cliff, TX. She lived in Oak Cliff until the early 1970’s when she moved to Gun Barrel City, TX. She also...
LC Humphus
Aug 27, 2021
LC Humphus “Hump,” 75, passed away on August 27, 2021. He was born on August 1, 1946, in Dallas, Texas, to parents CL and Mae Pearl Humphus.
LC worked his early years at Henderson Wrecking Yard. He was known as “junkyard dog.” He later became a carpenter for Moye Construction. Hump loved taking his wife to auction...
Michael Christian Steller
Aug 26, 2021
Michael Christian Steller, 45, passed away on August 26, 2021, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on April 19, 1976, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Chris and Cathy Steller.
Dad was a hard-working and loving man. He loved all five of his children more than anything in this world. He used to tell us about when he...
Billy James McCall
Aug 24, 2021
Billy James McCall, 58, passed away on August 24, 2021, in Athens, Texas. He was born on October 29, 1962, in Texarkana, Texas, to Joseph McCall, Sr. and Shirley Ann McCall.
Billy was a hard worker. He worked at several different jobs during his life; he did roofing, mowed pastures, but he was best known as "The...
Joseph V. Ridings, Jr.
Aug 24, 2021
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Gwendora Cano
Aug 23, 2021
Gwendora “Gwen” Cano passed away on August 23, 2021. She was born on April 14, 1952, in McDowell, KY, to parents Willie and Rachel Collins.
Gwen was a kind, loving person with a heart of gold. She enjoyed listening to “The Old Regular Baptist Church.” Our mom loved nothing more than being with her family. She will...
Kassie Mae Jarvis
Aug 23, 2021
Kassie Mae Jarvis, 79, passed away on August 23, 2021. She was born on October 12, 1941, in Ladonia, TX, to Dewey and Beulah Landreth.
Mae loved to color and she always needed colors. Her favorite thing to color was flowers. She colored iron-on transfers and put them together to make bedspreads, pillow covers, and quilts. When...
James Dale Schunatz
Aug 19, 2021
James Dale Schunatz, 78, passed away on August 19, 2021, in Athens, Texas. He was born on December 29, 1942, in Mansfield, OH, to parents Nickolas Joseph and Evelyn Marie Schunatz.
He was born and raised in Mansfield, Ohio. He served in the Army from 1966 to 1968 and received a National Defense Service Medal, Marksman Badge...
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