All Obituaries

Mar 18, 2021

Gracie Florita Crecy, 76, passed away on March 18, 2021.  She was born on September 15, 1944, in Dallas, Texas, to Bob and Alta Ann Smitty.

She married Hollis Crecy on November 10, 1961.  They owned and operated multiple businesses together, but the appliance business was their main endeavor.  In 1984, they moved to Terrell, Texas, from...

Mar 17, 2021

Cyndie Marie Compton passed away on March 17, 2021.  She was born in Redding, California, on April 4, 1960.

She has been married to her husband, Gary Compton, for 35 years.  She was a caring and loving person serving others whenever she could and particularly enjoyed serving in the KIROS ministry.  She has had many medical struggles...

Mar 12, 2021

Holly Sparks, wife of Bobby Sparks of Tyler, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 12, 2021.  Holly was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 21, 1947, to parents Hugh and Jane Harris.

She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas and Kilgore Junior College.  She was retired from Henderson County, where she worked as an Assistant...

Mar 11, 2021

Gene Arthur Hickey suddenly passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the age of 76 in Athens, TX. He will be missed every day by his wife Carol, children Tamara, Tiffany and Jared, brother George Dean, grandchildren, cousins, and many friends.

Gene was born to Art and Bernita Hickey on July 25, 1944 in Vallejo, CA....

Mar 8, 2021

Freddie Wayne Langford, 72, of Mabank, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021. Fred was born in Seymour, Texas, on September 20, 1948. He married his best friend and absolute love of his life Glennes Langford on May 30, 1967. They were married for 51 years.

Fred was highly respected in the commercial construction industry and...

Mar 8, 2021

Pamela Lee Cox, 56, passed away on March 8, 2021.  She was born on August 28, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, to Roger D. and Virginia Allen.

Pamela was a sweet, beautiful soul.  She loved to make people smile and laugh.  Her laugh was very contagious.  She loved to dance and cook.  Her favorite time was spent with...

Mar 7, 2021

Whiteford Brownlowe Smith II, 68, passed away on March 7, 2021.  He was born on July 5, 1952, in Lindale, Texas.

In life, you gave so much of yourself that you have truly left your mark not only on those who knew and loved you, but as you have always reminded us without fail, and so many...

Mar 5, 2021

William Elmer Harris III, aka MR B, 67, passed away on March 5, 2021.  He was born on October 11, 1953, in Tacoma, Washington.

MR B is survived by his wife of 16 years, Kirsten “Kiki” Adelle Lagergren; sons Randy Chesney and Jeremy Chesney; grandson William Elmer Harris V; mother-in-law Paula Lagergren; sister-in-law Lisa Lagergren; brother-in-law Fritz...

Mar 3, 2021

James Preston Hunt, 79, passed away on March 3, 2021, after a lengthy illness.  He was born on February 26, 1942, in Dallas, Texas, to Preston and Mary Sue Hunt.

He is survived by his wife Judy, son Jeff, and daughter Julie; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and his beloved old cat.

James is preceded...

Feb 28, 2021

Robert Lawrence Richardson, 72, passed away on February 28, 2021.  He was born on December 31, 1948, in Grand Prairie, Texas, to Russell Lloyd and Ada Marie Richardson.

Robert Lawrence Richardson was a wonderful man who loved his family with all his heart!  He was always determined to plan family gatherings and get-togethers.  His favorite kind would...

Feb 27, 2021

Ralph Lee Daniel, 74, passed away on February 27, 2021.  He was born on April 29, 1946, in Dallas, Texas, to Truman Lee and Julia May Daniel.

He was a machinist for 48 years.  He was very outgoing and had a sense of humor.  His hobbies included fishing, hunting, and riding motorcycles.  Ralph dearly loved his family,...

Feb 25, 2021

Robert Dale Megallon, 70, passed away on February 25, 2021.  He was born on July 7, 1950, in Long Beach, California, to Thomas Aguilar and Eva Estelle Megallon.

Bob attended MacArthur High School and played football.  Then it was off to the Job Corps.  Growing up in Buena Park, CA, his family lived a block from Knotts...

Feb 24, 2021

John Wayne Travess, 68, passed away on February 24, 2021.  He was born on January 27, 1953, in Dallas, Texas, to John and Lavern Travess.

John was an artist.  He absolutely loved to draw.  He also loved to fish come rain or shine.  The one thing that stands out the most is how much he loved his...

Feb 23, 2021

Robert Gene Gosson, 88, passed away on February 23, 2021.  He was born on November 4, 1932, in Gladewater, Texas, to Louie B. and Mattie Lilan Gosson.

He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War from June 1953 and honorably discharged in April 1955. On September 16, 1967, he married Marrilou Green.   Robert was...

Feb 22, 2021

John Mark Cranshaw was born on February 25, 1932, to James and Ruby Cranshaw in Dallas, Texas. He was the second of three boys: James, John, and Patrick.

John’s father immigrated directly from Ireland, and John always told stories from his Dad about Ireland and his Irish pride. John grew up on the east side of Dallas....

Feb 21, 2021

Miguel Melendez Ramirez, 65, passed away on February 21, 2021.  He was born on October 27, 1955 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to Ramon Ramirez Rodriquez and Mercedes Melendez Gonzalez.

He married Nancy Jean Sims on August 3, 1985.  He worked for Seismic Energy Products in Athens, Texas, for 15 years.  Miguel Ramirez was a friend, husband,...

Feb 21, 2021

Nancy Jean Ramirez, 58, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at her home in Athens, Texas.  She was born on March 2, 1962, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Bobby Ray Sims and Maxine Marie Peevey.  She was the second to the oldest of four children.

She married the love of her life, Miguel Melendez Ramirez, on...

Feb 17, 2021

Howard Hall, 86Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Feb 12, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Feb 11, 2021

William Don Easter, 81, passed away on February 11, 2021.  He was born on May 16, 1939, in Dallas, Texas, to Lloyd Julian Easter and Elsie Glendor Easter.

He was a simple man.  He enjoyed a career with Sears.  He loved his family, especially his grandkids and his beloved Parrot Lola who always called him “Howard.”  Everybody...