All Obituaries
Thomas Samuel Epps
Jun 18, 2021
Thomas Samuel Epps was born on January 18, 1971, in Dallas, Texas, to John and Angelene (Vicki) Epps. Sam attended school in Dallas until 1985, at which time the family moved to Gun Barrel City. Sam graduated from Mabank High School in 1989 and attended East Texas Baptist University at Marshall. Sam followed his dreams to work as a...
Destiny Morgan Grumbles
Jun 17, 2021
Destiny Morgan Grumbles, 25, passed away on June 17, 2021. She was born on July 2, 1995, in Athens, Texas, to parents Ronny Joe Autrey and Tonya Lynn Turner Autrey.
Destiny was a lifelong resident of the Cedar Creek Lake area and was a 2013 Mabank High School graduate. She was a stay-at-home mom to her two...
Melissa LeAnn Jessie
Jun 16, 2021
Melissa LeAnn Jessie was born on January 8, 1972, in Athens, Texas, to the late Jack and Lanell Templin. She lived her entire life in the Cedar Creek Lake area.
You never had to wonder what she was thinking; she was the epitome of “I did it my way.” Melissa loved her sons Justin & Brandon, and...
April Michele Lee Jones
Jun 15, 2021
April Michele Lee Jones, 39, passed away on June 15, 2021. She was born on April 22, 1982, in Lone Star, Texas, to parents Colley and Elizabeth McFalls Jones.
April always lived life to the fullest. She loved to draw and had many collections. She was a funny, sweet loving daughter, sister, and aunt. April will be...
Harvey Lee Hogue
Jun 10, 2021
Harvey Lee Hogue passed away at 9:30 am on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Kemp Care Center, Kemp, Texas, where he resided in his later years.
Mr. Hogue was referred to by his close friends and family as Harvey or H. Lee. He was born November 24, 1930, to Anthony Lee Hogue and Effie Mae (Neel) Hogue...
Troy Wayne Baker
Jun 10, 2021
Troy Wayne Baker, 71, passed away on June 10, 2021. He was born on February 4, 1950, in Mabank, Texas, to George Readus and Martha Frances Baker.
Troy was hard-working, funny, stern, and honest to a fault. Some of his greatest passions were raising cows and spending time with those he loved. He was a great father,...
Steven Wayne Anderson
May 29, 2021
Steven Wayne Anderson, 72, of Malakoff, Texas, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, after a brief illness, with his beloved wife Mohrea and his sons Steve, Johnny, and David at his side. He was born on April 7, 1949, in Alexander, MN, to Willard N. and Mary Jane Anderson.
He grew up in nature and...
Helen Josephine Riley Romine
May 29, 2021
Helen Josephine Riley Romine, 82, passed away at home on Saturday May 29, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 10, 1938, in Howe, Texas, to Arthur Lee and Myrtle Permelia Riley.
Prior to moving to Mabank, Helen was a long time resident of Lewisville,TX and made a deep impact on so many in...
Norman Arnold Melton
May 28, 2021
Norman Arnold Melton, 82, passed away on May 28, 2021. He was born on May 5, 1939, in Burkesville, KY, to Melvin and Bonnie Melton.
He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged on October 8, 1970, and will be buried at the Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery.
Norman was just a “good...
Melvin Eugene Cooke
May 22, 2021
Melvin “Mel” Eugene Cooke, 91, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 22, 2021. He was born on February 2, 1930, in Dallas, Texas, to Lucille Collingsworth Cooke and Robert Cooke.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and worked for Boeing Aircraft for many years until his retirement. He moved to...
Barbara Louise Drew
May 21, 2021
Barbara Louise Drew, 66, passed away on May 21, 2021. She was born on July 22, 1954, in Delhi, Louisiana, to James Arthur and Ruby Merl Williams.
She went by Bobbi. She drove the GoBus for six years in this area and met so many people. She impacted so many and was always as helpful as she...
Billy Earl Oates
May 21, 2021
Billy Earl Oates was born on January 16, 1938, in Dallas, Texas, to Jesse Thomas Oates and Rhodie Bennett Oates. Billy passed away on May 21, 2021, in the hospital in Tyler, Texas, with heart problems and breathing issues.
Billy married his teenage sweetheart, Betty Joyce Oates, on April 28, 1954, and was married for 62 happy...
Brooxie Jeanell Thorn
May 20, 2021
Brooxie Jeanell Thorn, 77, a child of God, was called home on May 20, 2021. She was born on September 18, 1943, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Dave Brooks and Meda Jeanette Feazell.
Brooxie was born, raised, and lived in Texas her entire life. She had many talents and gave 100% to the many roles she played,...
Vickie Lynn Bradley
May 16, 2021
Vickie Lynn Bradley, 61, of Tool, Texas, passed away on May 16, 2021. She was born on June 28, 1959, in Carrollton, Texas, to Ruby Laverne and John Charles Williams.
She grew up in Farmers Branch, Texas. She graduated from R. L. Turner High School and lived in Arlington, Texas, for many years before relocating to Tool,...
Bernard Anthony Vassallo
May 13, 2021
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Nina Sue Ingram-Dieken
May 11, 2021
Nina Sue Ingram-Dieken, 87, passed away on May 11, 2021. She was born on April 20, 1934, in Dallas, Texas, to Athie Raymond and Dora Katherine Case.
Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.
Nina is survived by her husband, Richard; children Katherine Burgoyne...
James Patrick Cavanaugh
May 9, 2021
James Patrick Cavanaugh, 67, passed away on May 9, 2021. He was born on November 29, 1953, in Albany, GA, to Jack and Rachel Cavanaugh.
He worked for Hewlett-Packard for over twenty years in their financial management department. James was a well-respected, good man, and everybody loved him. He was always there for anyone in need. He...
Travis Earl Lloyd
May 6, 2021
Travis Earl Lloyd, 80, went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2021, at his home. He was born on March 27, 1941, in Rusk, Texas, to Hugh Lester and Ottis Mandy Lloyd.
Travis married his childhood sweetheart, Elizabeth, on June 4, 1960. He retired from General Electric, as a service technician, after 26 years. His...
Sharon Lavon Seat
May 4, 2021
Sharon Lavon Seat, 66, passed away on May 4, 2021. She was born on April 16, 1955, in Denton, Texas, to Lavoy Hugh and Ella Dell Sangster.
Sharon was a wonderful, beautiful person, with a big heart. She enjoyed dancing, listening to music, and watching movies. She did, however, have a knack of always calling you at...
Sholeena Marie Shepherd
May 4, 2021
Sholeena Marie Shepherd, 55, passed away on May 4, 2021. She was born on December 28, 1965, in Logansport, Indiana, to Terrance Lawayne and Naomi Frogge.
Sholeena was known by all as Shoni, a nickname given by her mother. She was a very warm and friendly woman to all who met her. She had a tremendous amount...
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