All Obituaries

Oct 26, 2019

John David Hill, 74, passed away at home on October 26, 2019.  He was born on August 9, 1945, in Hollis, OK to the home of Eugene and May Hill.

John was a retired Navy veteran.  He served 20 years in the Navy and another four years in the Naval Reserve.  He was an avid fisherman and...

Oct 18, 2019

No service is scheduled at this time.

Oct 17, 2019

Kolsen Douglas Kemp passed away on October 17, 2019.  He was born in Athens, Texas, to Mason Douglas Kemp and Kaylee Marie Saldana.

He is survived by his PowPow Aaron Saldana, GiGi Melissa Saldana, MeMe Tamara Latham, Pappy Richard Hall, MiMi Shannon Hall, PawPaw Doug Kemp, and G’Ma Angie Kemp; aunts Alyssa Saldana, Breeland Hall, Allie Hall, Maci...

Oct 17, 2019

Mary Evelyn Phillips, 67, passed away on October 17, 2019.  She was born on January 12, 1952, in Kaufman, Texas, to the home of Johnny L. and Nellie Mae Boyde.

She has been at the helm of A1 Insurance Company for the last 21 years.  Before working in the insurance business, Mary worked at the only bank...

Oct 16, 2019

No service is scheduled at this time.

Oct 15, 2019

Aiden Alexander Pittman passed away on October 15, 2019.  He was born on October 4, 2019, in Dallas, Texas.

In his short life baby Aiden touched many people.  His eyes were so beautiful and his smile brightened the room.  He brought much joy to our lives.  He is a blessing gone but not forgotten.

He...

Oct 10, 2019

“Ms. Dolly,” our loved one -- Roberta Darlene Denson of Mabank, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at 4:50 pm, at the age of 72.  She was born on March 29, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of Henry Davis Eutsler and Tacy Roberta Matthews.

Roberta was married to Terry Lee Denson...

Oct 9, 2019

Ronald “Ronnie” Alan Almaraz, 59, passed away on October 9, 2019.  He was born on August 12, 1960, in West Palm Beach, Florida, to the home of Leonel Garcia and Barbara Lawhon Almaraz.

Ronnie was a very diverse individual, and he always saw the good in everything.  He loved the outdoors, especially fossil hunting.  He contributed his...

Oct 9, 2019

Johnny Mack “Corny” Cornelius, 70, passed away on October 9, 2019.  He was born on June 17, 1949, in Athens, Texas, to the home of Jim and Opal Cornelius.

Johnny was a very spontaneous, fun-loving, jokester.  He was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  He loved to mow the yard, fish, play golf, and watch...

Oct 5, 2019

Robert Ray Smith, 72, passed away on October 5, 2019.  He was born on March 26, 1947, in Denton, Texas, to the home of Grace and Louise Bernhardt Smith.

After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Marines.  He was deployed to Vietnam, where he bravely fought for our country.  Robert's passions in life were his...

Oct 4, 2019

David Louis Voyles "Davey," 37, passed away on October 4, 2019.  He was born on August 28, 1982, in Athens, Texas, to the home of David and Karen Richards Voyles.

Davey had a carefree spirit, a big heart, and was very giving.  He loved being outdoors, hunting for arrowheads, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.  ...

Oct 2, 2019

Mr. Beaver was buried on October 10,2019, at DFW National Cemetery with full Navy honors.

Sep 30, 2019

Lanna Sharee Goodwin, 48, passed away on September 30, 2019.  She was born on October 15, 1970, in Dallas, Texas to the home of John Wesley and Linda Gayle Goodwin.

She was an amazing wife and even better mother.  She had many hobbies she loved from tending to her plants, working on different arts and crafts projects,...

Sep 29, 2019

James Wesley York, 60, passed away on September 29, 2019.  He was born on January 29, 1959,  in Athens, Texas to the home of James W. and Donna Jean Riddle York.

After attending Eustace High he went to work for Hydes Furniture in Mabank, Texas.  He worked there for 13 years before becoming a guard for the...

Sep 25, 2019

JoAnn Richardson, 78, passed away peacefully at her home on September 25, 2019.  She was born on October 6, 1940, in Patrick, Texas to the home of Edgar and Lily Vanwinkle Lusk.

She was an old fashioned mom.  Her family was her everything.  All her activities revolved around her husband and children.  Even though she couldn’t drive,...

Sep 25, 2019

Lew Gene Lund II, 53, passed away on September 25, 2019.  He was born on October 26, 1965, in Shreveport, Louisiana to the home of Lew Gene Jr. and Virginia Pryor Lund.

Lew was a kind and hardworking man.  He was married to his beautiful wife Loraine for 28 years.  He was an amazing guitar player who...

Sep 24, 2019

Avris LaFern “Fern” McGibboney passed away peacefully at her home on September 24, 2019.  She was born on August 4, 1928, in Phalba, Texas to the home of Henry Daniel and Essie Sally Matthews.

Fern was a singer who loved singing gospel and country western songs.  She once performed at the Big D Jamborie at Panther Hall in...

Sep 23, 2019

Tina Leann Mercer, 41, passed away on September 23, 2019.  She was born on April 7, 1978, in Hood River, Oregon to the home of James and Linda Diane Glenn.

Tina is survived by her husband James Mercer, Sr.; children James Mercer, Jr., Hunter Mercer, Kaylee Mercer, Morgan Mercer, and  Paige Mercer; brothers Sam Glenn and wife...

Sep 23, 2019

Linda Diane Scott passed away on September 23, 2019.  She was born on August 4, 1954, in Cincinnati, OH to the home of James and Helen Foust.

Services for Ms. Scott will be held out of state.

Sep 20, 2019

Hurl Lawry, 98, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 20, 2019.  He was born on December 7, 1920, in Akron, OH to the home of Nicholas T. and Bertha Lawry.

He retired from Goodyear Aerospace in Akron, Ohio.  In his retirement years he enjoyed woodworking and building electronics.  He also enjoyed listening...