All Obituaries
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Jim E. Salkeld
Jul 5, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Jim E. Salkeld. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
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...
Jude Taylor Miniat
Jul 3, 2020
On Friday, July 3, 2020, Jude Taylor Miniat passed away at the age of 39.
Jude was born in Harrison, Arkansas, on February 8, 1981. He was the son of Bill and Cindy Miniat and brother of Amii Wroblewski. After living in several states as a child, he would end up calling Texas “home” for nearly three...
Charly "Char" Gale Gurley
Jul 2, 2020
Charly “Char” Gale Gurley, 15, passed away on July 2, 2020. She was born on May 8, 2005, in Webster, Texas, to the home of Michael Wayne and Beatrice Gurley.
Charly was an honor student at Mabank High School. Her desire was to pursue a career in IT. She loved to sing and was in the school...
Frances Eileen Foster
Jul 1, 2020
Frances Eileen Foster, 75, passed away on July 1, 2020. She was born on December 8, 1944, in Indianapolis, IN, to the home of Albert and Edna Sweezy.
“Mamaw,” as everyone called her, loved her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren more than anything else. Family and friends were everything to her, and she will be dearly missed...
Carl Comstock Morrow
Jul 1, 2020
Carl Comstock Morrow, 86, of Gun Barrel City, Texas, passed away on July 1, 2020, having lived a full life. Carl was born on June 15, 1934, in San Angelo, Texas, to Bernard (B.L.) and Edith Morrow.
He was an only child, and both his parents preceded him early in death. Carl served in the United States...
Paul Raymond Vines
Jun 30, 2020
Paul Raymond Vines, 88, passed away at home on June 30, 2020. He was born on January 13, 1932, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to the home of Ruby Seymour and Granddaddy Seymour.
He was a 21 year Army veteran. After the service, he went to college, earned his Ph.D. in Education, and taught ROTC at Kimball High...
Theda Rae Leonardo
Jun 29, 2020
Theda Rae Leonardo (Turnbow), 75, died unexpectedly on June 29, 2020. She was born on December 3, 1944, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
She is survived by daughters Tonnie Hemphill (Harold) of Kemp, Texas, Connie Anderson (Jerry) of Rhome, Texas, and Jody McCullough (Jeff) of New Braunfels, Texas; brother Hillery Todd Watkins of Mabank, Texas; and ten grandchildren....
Janet Kaye Dunlap
Jun 29, 2020
Janet Kaye Dunlap, 70, passed away on June 29, 2020. She was born on November 25, 1949, in Hawkins, Texas, to the home of Travis Franklin and Emma Christine Woods.
Kay, as most people knew her, lived in Eustace, Texas, where she was very active in her children’s school activities, from coaching, cheering, volunteering, and baking for...
Mary Jo Troxell Garrett
Jun 16, 2020
Mary Jo Troxell Garrett, 79, passed away at home on June 16, 2020, in Tyler, Texas. She was born on April 5, 1941, in Monticello, Kentucky, to the home of her parents Chester and Pauline Polson.
First and foremost, our mother would want everyone to know how much she loves you. Our mom was a blessing to...
Royce Gene Shockley
Jun 14, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Royce Gene Shockley. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Clarence Steve Amos
Jun 10, 2020
Clarence Steve Amos, 75, passed away on June 10, 2020. He was born on May 25, 1945, in Bluefield, VA, to the home of Clarence and Ethel Amos.
Steve was born and raised in the mountains of Virginia, the place he loved most of all. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, and gardening. He...
