All Obituaries

May 8, 2020

Jackie Lee Smither, 85, passed away on May 8, 2020.  He was born on November 19, 1934, in Ardmore, OK, to the home of Jack Grady and Inez Beckham Smither.

He was known to all for his love of God, gentle nature, great sense of humor, and dedication to his family.  He and his father owned and...

May 8, 2020

Robert Eugene Morris, 81, passed away on May 8, 2020.  He was born on December 23, 1938, in Montgomery, West Virginia, to the home of James Elmer and Grace Mae Morris.

Robert grew up mostly around Lake City, Florida.  When he was 17, he joined the army with some buddies and served three years.  He also served...

May 5, 2020

Jackie Glynora Daniels passed away on May 5, 2020.  She was born on March 5, 1936, in Dickens County, Texas, to the home of Joseph Carl and Thada LaDell Harlan.

Jackie was an intelligent, hard-working woman who worked until she was no longer able. Anyone who knew her could tell you that she would take you in...

May 5, 2020

Lisa Kay Sherlock, 59, passed away on May 5, 2020, with her family by her side.  She was born on December 12, 1960, in Dallas, Texas, to the home of Bob Earl and Joyce Lee Lewis.

She was employed by Comerica Bank for 20 years.  She had one son and was the “team mom” at all his...

Apr 30, 2020

Paula Larain Shofner was born to Dorothy Bowden Nov. 11, 1957. She entered eternal peace on April 30, 2020.

Paula attended Mabank High School and graduated with the class of 1976. She spent many years running the office of S&W Automotive, which she owned with her husband.

Paula lived her life full of love and...

Apr 28, 2020

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

Apr 23, 2020

James Roy Burroughs, 60, passed away on April 23, 2020.  He was born on January 15, 1960, in Rowlett, Texas.

“Jesse James,” as he liked to be called, had a reputation of being a “tough” man who, at times, was stubborn and hard to get along with.  But when you really got to know him, he had...

Apr 16, 2020

Paul David Guard, 69, passed away on April 16, 2020.  He was born on February 15, 1951, in Peoria, IL, to the home of Paul William and Ester Marie Guard.

Paul was a Vietnam Veteran serving his country in the US Army.  He worked security for several years, and for the Pabst Brewing Company.  Paul was a...

Apr 7, 2020

Esther Rena Fine Heard Kamp, age 75, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 7th, 2020, after a gracious and courageous battle with Cancer.  She was born Tuesday, January 22nd, 1945, in Moore, Oklahoma, to Hershel H. and Grace Lee Arnett Fine.  Esther married at 15 years old to her sweetheart, friend, and love, Harold Cheslie Heard, Sr., on June 1st,...

Mar 31, 2020

Billy Joe “BJ” Cox passed away on March 31, 2020.  He was born on December 29, 1950, in Dallas, Texas.  He grew up in Duncanville, Texas, and attended Mountain View College.  While in his twenties, he moved to the Cedar Creek Lake area, where he has lived ever since.  His hobbies included bowling, collecting model cars and trucks, and...

Mar 29, 2020

Rory Dean Slay, 41, passed away on March 29, 2020.  He was born on August 25, 1978, in Irving, Texas, to the home of Sandra Rolene and Franklin Emmett Slay.

Rory was a very special person who always had a smile on his face and a great friend to all who knew him.  He loved everyone and...

Mar 23, 2020

Danny Phillip Buckley, 74, passed away on March 23, 2020.  He was born on June 11, 1945, in Tenaha, Texas, to the home of George Truitt and Alice Gladys Buckley.

Danny loved the Lord and became a minister because of his love.  He began doing overseas missionary work to bring that love to others.  He also served...

Mar 22, 2020

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

Mar 18, 2020

Sherry Denise Sanford, 56, passed away on March 18, 2020.  She was born on August 26, 1963, in Dallas, Texas, to the home of Gerald and Jerrialene Graham.

She worked at Bath, Bows & Toes in Gun Barrel City for over 10 years.  She was a very hard worker and loved working with animals.  Sherry was a...

Mar 14, 2020

Elmer Johnson peacefully departed this earthly life as he took his last breath in the arms of his son on March 14, 2020. He was born in Monticello, TX, in the midst of the Great Depression on January 6, 1929. As a kid, while playing in the creek behind the church in Pickton, TX, he and his sister Essie...

Mar 11, 2020

Michael David Watson, Jr., 54, passed away on March 11, 2020.  He was born on December 7, 1965, in Smyra, Tennessee, at the Sewart Air Force Base hospital, to Michael David Watson, Sr. and wife Dorothy.

Michael worked at Walmart in Gun Barrel City, Texas, for 23 years.  He was a hard worker, and many of his...

Mar 1, 2020

Billy Don Avant, 79, passed away on March 1, 2020.  He was born on April 14, 1940, in Tool, Texas, to the home of Roland Paschal and Beaula Mae Avant.

Billy was a US Air Force veteran.  He retired from Sprint where he supervised the outside field responsible for phone repair and installation.  He later became a...

Feb 29, 2020

Joseph Duke “Butch” Ford, Jr. passed away on February 29, 2020.  He was born on August 10, 1957, in Lamesa, Texas, to the home of Joseph Duke Ford, Sr. and Ernestine Levaughn Ford.

Butch was very talented but spent most of his working life driving a truck and drilling water wells.  He loved working on old cars....

Feb 25, 2020

Tommy Lee McManus, Sr., 58, passed away on February 25, 2020.  He was born on March 12, 1961, in Dallas, Texas, to the home of Jimmy and Geneva McManus.

Tommy was considered a “jack of all trades.”  He worked on many different projects, but he mostly liked to build things and work on race cars.  His favorite...

Feb 25, 2020

David Edward Prose, a deeply loved husband, father, family man, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday afternoon, February 25, 2020, at the age of 74 in Gun Barrel City, Texas.  His loss was a shock and is deeply felt by those who loved him.  The world has lost a Good Man.  But as his dearly loved wife, Christine,...