All Obituaries
Joseph Edward Babb
Aug 21, 2020
Joseph Edward Babb, 68, of Chandler, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. He was born on July 14, 1952, in Dallas, Texas, to the home of William Thornton and Mary Kathlyn (Ann) Babb.
After graduating from Dallas Christian High School in 1970, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he became a helicopter...
Mathew Mayan Chatterly
Aug 18, 2020
Mathew Mayan Chatterly was born on November 9, 1984, in Athens, Texas, and received his angel wings on August 18, 2020, at the age of 35.
Mathew was a caring young man whose love for his savior, Jesus Christ, grew stronger every day. He was fun loving and enjoyed pulling pranks on everyone who came his way. ...
Robert Earl Jennings
Aug 16, 2020
Robert Jennings passed away Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, from cancer with his youngest daughter by his side. Robert was born in Dallas, Tx to William and Elois Jennings. He was the older brother to Donald Jennings. He grew up in Oak Cliff and was part of the first students to attend Kimball High School, graduating in 1961. Robert was...
Buford McClung, Jr.
Aug 16, 2020
John Buford McClung (Johnny B.), Jr. died at 79 peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at Christus Trinity Mother Francis in Tyler, TX. “Buford” will be buried at the King Cemetery in Aley, TX in the near future. Buford was born in Kemp, TX on October 24, 1940, to his father John Buford McClung, Sr. and his mother Geneva. ...
Gary Dell Newman
Aug 3, 2020
Gary Dell Newman, 72, passed away on August 3, 2020. He was born on June 23, 1948, in Dallas, Texas.
He grew up and lived in Garland, Texas, for many years, then later moved to Tool, Texas, in 1993, where he resided until 2019. Gary joined the Marine Corp after high school and later worked as an...
Lynda Carol Shiflet
Aug 3, 2020
Lynda Carol Shiflet, 71, passed away on August 3, 2020. She was born on March 16, 1949, in Oklahoma, to Harry and Louise Bell.
She was a loving daughter, wife, sister, mother, and grandmother. She loved to listen to music and dance. Most of all, she loved to spend time with her family. Lynda will be dearly...
Mary Sultana Tucker
Jul 29, 2020
Mary Sultana Tucker passed away on July 29, 2020. She was born on September 4, 1946, in Natchez, Mississippi, to the home of Constantine and Mavis Glennis.
Mary was a homemaker and most of her interests centered around her home and family. She made beautiful pottery and was a good seamstress. She loved nature, spending time outdoors...
Jacky Ray Whitt
Jul 26, 2020
Jacky Ray Whitt passed away on July 26, 2020. He was born on August 2, 1973, in Waxahachie, Texas, to the home of Billy Ray and Ilene June Whitt.
Jacky gave laughter to everyone who knew him. He always opened his heart and his home to anyone in need. He was one of a kind, and this...
Clinton Keith Holmes
Jul 26, 2020
Clinton Keith Holmes, 54, passed away on July 26, 2020. He was born on March 29, 1966, in Dallas, Texas, to the home of Virgil Wayne and Sylvia Jordan Holmes.
Keith was a carpenter by trade and built homes. He was always drawing and enjoyed all sorts of arts and crafts. He was a knife collector and loved...
Patricia Marie Polk
Jul 26, 2020
Patricia Marie Polk, 53, passed away on July 26, 2020. She was born on October 29, 1966, in Miami, Florida, to the home of L.J. and Beulah Arther.
Patty graduated from Mabank High School and still remained close with some of her friends. She then went on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree from TVCC in Criminal Justice. ...
Larry Gene Grubbs
Jul 21, 2020
Larry Gene Grubbs passed away peacefully on July 21, 2020. He was born to Louis and Lucille Grubbs on October 12, 1952, in Hugo, Oklahoma.
He was a lifelong resident of Irving and Grand Prairie, Texas. He was a car dealer for many years, owning several different locations in Grand Prairie. His hobbies included his softball team,...
Lucille Fae Hancock
Jul 20, 2020
Lucille Fae Hancock, 89, passed away at home on July 20, 2020. She was born on April 23, 1931, in Dewey, Oklahoma to the home of Benjamin and Mary Mitchell.
She worked for Texas Instruments 28 years and retired at age 62. After her retirement, she and Royal loved to travel in their motor home. They liked...
Earl Gene Forrester
Jul 20, 2020
Sadly, our family lost a pillar on July 20, 2020, when Mr. Earl Gene Forrester, favorably known as Pops, passed away. He was born on November 20, 1934, in Denton, Texas.
Earl was a humble, godly man. He never liked to be the center of attention. In life and now in death, he wouldn’t want us to...
Greg Wray Forest
Jul 15, 2020
Greg Wray Forest, 61, of Mabank, Texas, left this world for the next on July 15, 2020. He was born on September 23, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri, to John and Joyce Forest. He is survived by his former wife Cathy; one daughter Twila Nicole Forest of Little Elm, Texas; one granddaughter Madison (Maddy) Splawn of Little Elm, Texas; one...
Roger William Nielsen
Jul 11, 2020
Roger William Nielsen, 73, passed away on July 11, 2020. He was born on August 29, 1946, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to the home of Clarence William and June LaVone Nielsen.
Roger was an outspoken “redneck” with an exaggerated accent. He was a loner most of the time except when the holidays came around. He loved to visit...
Shirley Lynn Godwin
Jul 10, 2020
Shirley Lynn Godwin, 79, passed away on July 10, 2020. She was born on December 31, 1940, in Dallas, Texas, to the home of Glenn W. and Geraldine Harper Hamontree.
Shirley worked as a secretary in her career years. Early on, she worked for two Senators and traveled to Washington on occasion, but the longest tenure of...
Glenna Diane Criggar
Jul 10, 2020
Glenna Diane Criggar, 68, passed away on July 10, 2020. She was born on April 23, 1952, in Dallas, Texas, to the home of John and Bettie Johnson.
She worked in the bus department for Mabank Independent School District and drove special Olympic students to different events. She loved working with children. Glenna was a member of ...
Jim E. Salkeld
Jul 5, 2020
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Donald Albert Ellison
Jul 5, 2020
Don Ellison, 82, passed away on July 5, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on August 26, 1937, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to the home of Clarence and Ruth Ellison.
Don loved to fish, play the casinos, and spend time with his family. He is known for never meeting a stranger.
Don is survived...
Shirley Mae Wall
Jul 3, 2020
Shirley Mae Wall, 69, passed away on July 3, 2020. She was born on October 1, 1950, in Dallas, Texas, to the home of N. W. and Betty Loven.
She was the most loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was fearless in her pursuit to make her family happy. Loving her family is an understatement. She...
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