All Obituaries

Sep 15, 2018

Mona Vernell Bell, 60 of Athens, Texas passed away on September 15, 2018.  She was born on February 13, 1958 in Houston, Texas to the home of Tommy Lavon & Doris Leverne Gramtham Benefield.

Mona attended schools in Eustace, Texas.  She worked at the family owned City Café in Eustace where she was a waitress & cook....

Sep 15, 2018

Jayne Elizabeth Rios

June 12, 1968 – September 15, 2018

Jayne may have lost her six-month battle against cancer but she won the war as she passed from this life to her real home in heaven at the age of 50. As her family sang Amazing Grace, she opened her eyes wide and her spirit...

Sep 11, 2018

Matriarch of five generations, Clara Joe Thomas Boudreau was born June 18, 1927 in Childress, Texas.  She left our side on September 11, 2018 but she will always be in our heart.

Preceded in death by her parents Kelton & Minnie B. (Casey) Thomas; three brothers H. B. Thomas of Durant, Oklahoma, Bobby Jack Thomas of Santa...

Sep 3, 2018

Joyce Hodge, 88, of Eustace, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 3, 2018.  She was born February 1, 1930 in China Grove, Texas to the home of John Lee & Bobbie Joe Ferguson Polk.  Joyce had two sisters Sue Brown and Marge Stout.

Joyce was married to her husband Clarence for 70...

Aug 28, 2018

Billy Carroll Harris, 77 of Tool, Texas passed peacefully on August 28, 2018.  He was born on November 19, 1940 in Pittsburg, Texas to the home of Claude Stanley & Jewell Beatrice Lindley Harris.

Billy graduated from Union Hill High School in 1958.  He worked for 37.4 years as a technician for Sears.  In 1972 he married...

Aug 22, 2018

Sylvia Joann Stanford, 83 of Kemp, Texas passed away peacefully on August 22, 2018.  She was born on October 19, 1934 in Corsicana, Texas to the home of Decker Edward & Eunice Ruth White Sanders.

Joann spent the early part of her childhood in Corsicana, Texas and the later years were spent at Buckner Orphanage in Dallas,...

Aug 10, 2018

Rickey Lewis Ivie was born January 9, 1953 in Dallas, Texas.  He was the son of John Eugene and Beulah Florence Ivie.

Rick joined the United States Air Force in 1971.  He served in the Vietnam War and was a very proud American.  After serving our country Rick returned back stateside he spent time in Rhode Island...

Aug 4, 2018

Patsy Ruth Gebhardt Rosenbalm Wilkins, 83 of Mesquite, Texas was born on February 6, 1935 to James Nelson Gebhardt & Margret King.  Although she was a lifelong resident of Mesquite, Texas she went to be with our heavenly Father on August 4, 2018 in Tool, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her parents James Gebhardt, Margret...

Aug 3, 2018

Betty Nell (Owens) Maples was born on December 19, 1934, and passed away peacefully on August 3, 2018.

Preceded in death by her father and mother Pete & Irene Owens; sisters Mary Tiffee and Gwen Denton.

Survived by her husband of 65 years, Ray Maples of Payne Springs, Texas; son Steve Maples of Payne Springs,...

Jul 31, 2018

William “Bill” Sidney Rudolph Jr., 88 of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed away with his loved ones at his side on July 31, 2018.  He was born on April 8, 1930 in Frisco, Texas to the home of William Sidney & Rosa Pittman Rudolph Sr.

“Bill” as all his family and friends knew him attended school in...

Jul 26, 2018

Carroll “Dan” Daniel Houston, 72 passed away on July 26, 2018.   He was born on October 22, 1945 in Kaufman, Texas to the home of D. S. & Avris Lafern Houston.

“Dan” as all his family and friends knew him attended Crandall High School.  He enlisted in the Marines and served our country proudly.  Later he studied...

Jul 19, 2018

Keith E. (Eddie) Shelton was born on November 18, 1933, in Mercedes Texas, to Landi and Gladys Shelton. He lived in Wesleco Texas until he joined the United States Navy in 1950. He served his country for 5 years and was a proud Korean War Veteran. Keith, or Eddie known to most, was a diesel mechanic for many years....

Jul 11, 2018

Jennifer Nichole Moore, 28 of Dallas, Texas passed on July 11, 2018.  She was born on August 18, 1989 in Athens, Texas to the parents of Robert & Erika Nemeth Moore.

Jennifer graduated from Kemp High School in 2007.  In early years she attended Hillcrest Baptist Church in Kemp, Texas where she took faith in the Lord...

Jul 8, 2018

Michael John Hunter, 49 of Tool, Texas passed on July 8, 2018.  He was born on August 27, 1968 in Waco, Texas to the home of Larry Glenn & Margaret Ann McCoy Hunter.

Michael graduated from Farris High School in 1988.  After school he worked as a truck driver.   In Michael’s spare time he enjoyed watching movies,...

Jun 28, 2018

Mildred Ann Calhoun of Kemp, Texas passed away June 28, 2018 at the age of 73.  She was born February 23, 1945 in Steele, Missouri  to the parents of Randolph Brewer and Velma Knott Brewer.

Mildred enjoyed playing bingo, gardening, and watching TV game shows.   She cherished spending time with her family and friends and her two...

Jun 25, 2018

Janyce Reed – Hawthorne (65) of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed peacefully on June 25, 2018.  She was born on February 27, 1953 in Dallas, Texas to the home of Neulan Bud & Rachael Walker.

Janyce received her GED.  She worked for many years in the manufacturing field.  She also worked hard at being the best mother...

Jun 14, 2018

Kenneth Tyler Underriner was born June 4, 1983 in Corsicana, TX the first child of Dr. Ken and Sharon Underriner. He attended Mabank Public Schools, graduating from Mabank High School in 2001 – lettering in basketball and golf. Tyler entered Texas A&M University as part of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie class of 2005, where he specialized in the “recreational...

Jun 9, 2018

Timothy Wayne Owen (49) of Temple, TX passed away on June 9, 2018.  He was born on October 22, 1968 in Corsicana, Texas to Henry and Reba Owen.

Tim, as everyone knew him, graduated from Corsicana High School in 1987.  Tim was awarded a baseball scholarship but he joined the United States Army instead after graduating school, his...

May 31, 2018

Patricia Ann Pipes, 80 of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed peacefully on May 31, 2018.  She was born on February 2, 1938 in Ada, Oklahoma to the home of Roy & Jeanette Starks.

Pat, as everyone knew her by, graduated from Forest Avenue High School in Dallas, Texas.  After school she worked as an office manager and...

May 30, 2018

Rodney Charles Abbott passed away suddenly on May 30, 2018 in Henderson County, Texas.

Rodney Charles Abbott of Eustace, Texas, was born on August 31, 1987 in Corsicana, Texas.  He was raised in Eustace, Texas and graduated from Eustace High School.  After graduation he went into the Air Force and after serving four years, with a tour...