All Obituaries

Dec 29, 2020

On a beautiful Tuesday evening, our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend completed her earthly journey surrounded by her family.

Billie Lee Sorrells Forrester was born on April 4, 1947, to William Thatcher Sorrells and Maudie Faye Sorrells in Dallas and joined family members in heaven on December 29, 2020.

Billie was a...

Dec 28, 2020

With her children at her bedside on December 28, 2020, at 5:53 pm Ellen Woods shed her earthly bonds to go home to be with her Lord and family in Heaven.  We are certain she is full of joy, comfort, and peace.

Ellen was born in Eustace, Texas on December 23, 1938 to Jessie D Reynolds and...

Dec 27, 2020

Jo Marie Stone, 84, passed away on December 27, 2020.  She was born on July 24, 1936, in Mabank, Texas, to Elan Nelson and Gladys Ballard.

She loved to sing and was always singing around the house; usually, it was the song, “Never Walk Alone.”  She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, and sang...

Dec 23, 2020

Thereasa Gail Featherston, 67, passed away on December 23, 2020.  She was born on December 5, 1953, in Cooper, Texas, to Delbert Gray and Audrey May Featherston.  She was the youngest surviving girl of 13 children.

At the age of seven, she was sent to live in Buckner Children’s Home in Dallas, Texas.  She lived there until...

Dec 22, 2020

Carl D. Houk, a 99-year old WWII veteran, passed away on December 22, 2020, at his home with his daughters Judy Ward, Jan Barksdale, and Lori Zurieta present.  He was born to Jake and Bessie Malone Houk on July 23, 1921, in Rockwall, Texas.

After his service in the US Navy, he worked at General Dynamics in...

Dec 21, 2020

Lillie Mae Almand, 87, took her leave of this earth on December 21, 2020, at 5:34 a.m.  She was greeted by her loved ones and the open arms of her Lord and Savior.  She was born on August 6, 1933, in San Angelo, Texas, to Earnest Alonzo and Selma Blakeney Otto.

Lillie grew up in and around...

Dec 21, 2020

Bobby D. Ward was born September 11, 1959, to Bobby Ray Ward and Alma Francine Ballow at Wolfe & Duphorne Hospital in Athens, Texas.  Bobby graduated from Canton High in 1979 and worked for Teamster Union 745 for 36 years.  He departed to God’s hands on December 21, 2020.

Bobby was a true born cowboy and hunter. ...

Dec 18, 2020

Mary Belle Hancock, 73, passed away on December 18, 2020.  She was born on July 7, 1947, in Canyon, Texas, to Ike Joe and Robbie Tow.

Mary was a very sweet lady and was so full of life.  She enjoyed fishing in her spare time.  She had a love for German Shepard puppies and always had one. ...

Dec 14, 2020

Carolyn Sue Fox, 54, passed away on December 14, 2020.  She was born on December 18, 1965, in Dallas, Texas, to Harold Lloyd and Shirley Ruth Fox.

Carolyn was a one in a million; she loved without hesitation and cared about everyone no matter what baggage came with them.  She has built a legacy of beautiful children...

Dec 13, 2020

Norma Jean Holland, 91, passed away on December 13, 2020.  She was born on January 9, 1929, in Ada, OK, to Clarence and Ester Wall.

She served as a Detective for the Dallas Police Department for 28 years, retiring in 1983.  Jean and her late husband, Jim, loved to travel; so much so, they visited all 50...

Dec 2, 2020

Atanacio Torres Barrientos, 78, passed away on December 2, 2020.  He was born on May 2, 1942, in Delores Hidalgo Guanaja, Mexico, to PedroTorres and Micaela Barrientos.

Atanacio was a hard worker; he worked in construction.  He loved his family and was always there to help them.  He will be dearly missed by those who knew and...

Nov 29, 2020

David Allan Evartt, 17, passed away on November 29, 2020, at 6:50 p.m. at Methodist Dallas Hospital, surrounded by family.  He was born on November12, 2003, in Wichita Falls, Texas.

David was a Sophomore at Kemp High School; he lived all his life with his grandmother and sister in Styx, Texas.  He was always outdoors, whether it...

Nov 28, 2020

Betty Ann Huntington, 75, passed away on November 28, 2020.  She was born on April 20, 1945, to Henry Allen and Mary Dollie Jolly.

She retired from Southland Corporation in Dallas where she worked as an Executive Secretary.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Mabank and served on several committees.  Betty loved her family...

Nov 27, 2020

Linda Hollaway James, 72, passed away on November 27, 2020.  She was born on November 23, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, to Ray and Pearley May Hollaway.

In 1964, Linda married her best friend and the love of her life, Edward, and together they raised four children.  She had a heart of gold; she never met a stranger...

Nov 24, 2020

Lori Cynthia Ross, 50, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 24, 2020.

Born in Dallas, Texas, December 15, 1969, she is survived by her loving husband, J Scott Ross; four children Tabatha Thornton and husband David, Kristin Bowling and husband Jacob, Aubrey Curnutt, and Bailey Ross.  Lori is also survived by...

Nov 22, 2020

Grace Gertrude Graff, 96, passed away peacefully at Kemp Care Center on November 22, 2020.  She was born on March 20, 1924, in Gilmer, Texas, to Monroe Monk and Lena Gertrude Sheppard.

She was raised at Buckner Orphans Home from the age of 5 to age 18.  She was good natured and a happy, smiling person.  She...

Nov 21, 2020

Spencer Heath Billings, 29, passed away on November 21, 2020.  He was born on April 2, 1991, in Dallas, Texas.

Spencer was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle and was newly engaged to Tara Lydy.   He attended Mabank High School.  He spent his life focused on others to make them proud.  No matter who, when, what, or...

Nov 19, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Sonny Hodge. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 19, 2020

It is with heavy hearts of sadness and blessings we announce the passing of Alva Charles Nix, Jr., age 79, on November 19, 2020. We know it was an amazing day for our Dad and hero “Boompa” to go and be with the Lord and be reunited with the love of his life and Jesus Christ.  Charlie lived a...

Nov 19, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Richard Fredrick Moore. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.