All Obituaries

Apr 11, 2021

Sallie Ethel Hill Kale, 69, passed away on April 11, 2021.  She was born on September 13, 1951, in Dallas, Texas, to Henry Poulter and Emma Alline Hill.

Sallie met Ricky in 1979, and they were married for 41 years.  The most important thing to her was family.  She spent as much time as possible with her...

Apr 9, 2021

Larry Lee Gordon, 79, passed away on April 9, 2021.  He was born on December 13, 1941, in Three Rivers, Michigan to Bill and Mary Gordon.

He loved to fish; he was the family’s cheap fishing guide.  He was good at predicting the weather and was always more accurate than any weatherman on TV.  He was an...

Apr 7, 2021

Dorothy Ann Vanderburg was born to the late Ruby and Wilson Padgett in Marion, Arkansas, on October 27, 1945. She was one of six daughters and two sons.  She graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1973 with a Registered Nursing degree and served in the field for 40 years. Her nursing skills and bedside manner surpassed most.

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Apr 6, 2021

Carla Jan Weitzman, 59, passed away on April 6, 2021.  She was born on December 11, 1961, in Los Angeles, California.

She loved spending time on the beach, any beach, with her husband, Larry.  Her four cats, Bubba G, Buttercup, Lucky, and Graly were like her “children.”  Carla had an outgoing personality and enjoyed talking to people. ...

Apr 1, 2021

Clifford Clifton “Cliff” Pleake was born October 3, 1923 in Jefferson City, Missouri to the home of Verner Clarence Pleake and Ethel Mae Savage Pleake and passed away at his home in Gun Barrel City on April 1, 2021.

Cliff was an Army veteran of World War II,  a lab technician at the Veterans Hospital for many years, co-owned  Shirley’s...

Mar 30, 2021

Jennifer McCrorey, 42, lost her battle with cancer and passed away on the morning of March 30, 2021.  She was born to parents Gary and Dee McCrorey on June 23, 1978, in Fort Worth, Texas.  She graduated from Mabank High School in 1996.

She bravely fought a courageous fight and did so gracefully.  She lived her life...

Mar 19, 2021

Connie Marie York left this world on March 19, 2021, at the age of 42 years old in Dallas, Texas. She is with her Lord and Savior, parents, and other relatives and friends who preceded her in death.

Connie Marie York was born Connie Marie Gibbs in Dallas, Texas, on December 13, 1978, to Phil and Mary...

Mar 19, 2021

Jerry Burney, 79, of Mabank, Texas, passed away peacefully to the presence of his Lord on March 19, 2021. He was born September 30, 1941, in Corpus Christi, Texas, and dedicated his life to serving Jesus Christ by becoming a devoted husband, father, and ministering to anyone in need.

In 1965, Jerry served in the U.S. Army,...

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

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 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 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...