All Obituaries

May 26, 2018

After a brief battle with cancer, Billy Wayne Hickson, age 69, left to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday May 26, 2018 in Seven Points Texas.  From his birth in Rotan, Texas on July 16, 1948 to his death on Saturday he nourished people around him with love, laughter and any assistance he could provide.  He was born in Rotan to...

May 21, 2018

Michael Ray Swinney Jr. "Mikey" passed  peacefully in his mother’s loving arms.

Michael left us for Heaven home on the afternoon of Tuesday May 21, 2018.

Michael was the son of Cristina Dyson & Michael Ray Swinney Sr.

He is survived by his mother, father, sisters Samantha Diane & Madeline Rose, grandparents Cristy...

May 16, 2018

Wanda June Kellar (80) of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed away at her home peacefully on May 16, 2018.  She was born June 18, 1937 in Trinidad, Texas to Reagan & Leona Theople Sparks Avant.

Wanda worked as a cook for most of her life.  She was blessed with 5 children Carl Kellar, Benny Kellar & his...

May 14, 2018

Jerry would like to let you know that his work here is done.  He received a call, a sort of an offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which he will not be returning.  This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with his lovely wife Linda, his parents Jackie & Roy Oliver Dotson, sons Dale...

May 13, 2018

Stephen Michael Tregre of Mabank, Texas passed peacefully on May 13, 2018.  He was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on July 1, 1954.

Steve was a master wallpaper hanger and painter; he worked in many beautiful homes all around the state of Texas.  In 1995 while living in Austin, Texas he won VIP tickets to the 38th...

May 12, 2018

In Loving Memory Judy Ann Long July 29th 1946 - May 12th 2018

Judy Ann Long, 71 gained her wings on May 12th 2018 in Dallas Texas.

She is survived by her daughter Cynthia Blankinship, sister Dorothy Hutson, grandchildren Samuel & Shawn Blankinship, Tonya Voyles, Breana & Christopher Long.

Proceeded in death by...

May 4, 2018

DALLAS, TX – Kevin Grayson Villines, 44 of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Benton, Arkansas, unexpectedly died Friday, May 4 at his home in Dallas.  He was born on May 24, 1973, in Little Rock.  Kevin was a 1991 graduate of Benton High School and a 1996 double business major graduate at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.  His passions...

May 1, 2018

Linda Starling, 59 of Trinity, Texas passed away on May 1, 2018.  She was born on March 28, 1959 in Berea, Ohio to the home of   J L & Shirley Selby.

In Linda’s spare time she enjoyed planting flowers, tending to her garden, reading a good book and listening to good music.  She truly cherished spending time...

Apr 30, 2018

Jeffery Brian Bradshaw of Payne Springs, Texas passed away on April 30, 2018.  He was born on April 21, 1958 in Trona, California.

Apr 27, 2018

Mark Landis Bowden passed away in Mabank, Texas on April 27th, 2018.  He was born May 22, 1957 to Robert Bowden and Betty Weaver Bowden in Athens, Texas.  Mark graduated from Mabank High School in 1975 where he was a recognized athlete and student.  Mark started working for Eagle Metal Products in Mabank in 1994, and had an impressive...

Apr 21, 2018

Bill Schlebach of Mabank, Texas passed away on April 21, 2018 in Houston, Texas surrounded by loved ones.  He was born March 23, 1966 in Dallas, Texas to Joe and Sue Schlebach. Bill grew up in a loving home with 8 brothers and sisters: Tim, Larry, Cindy, Donna, Jerry, Paul, Leigh Anne, and Joanie.

Bill attended Mabank...

Apr 14, 2018

Frank Garner Wallace, 95 of Mabank, Texas passed away on peacefully on April 14, 2018.  He was born on June 7,1922 in Grandview, Texas to the home of William & Emma McClure Wallace.

In 1942 he married his true love Florence Roberts.  In Frank’s spare time he enjoyed working on cars, fishing and hunting.  He truly cherished spending...

Feb 28, 2018

Joseph Clark, 65 of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed away on February 28, 2018.  He was born on November 17, 1952 in Mabank, Texas to the home of J L & Emma McPhail Clark.

Joe graduated from Mabank High School in 1970.  In 1978 he met his true love Jackie Clark.  In his spare time he enjoyed...

Feb 20, 2018

Carolyn Ann Bailey, 74 of Mabank, Texas passed away peacefully on February 20, 2018.  She was born on July 31, 1943 in Mountainburg, Arkansas to the home of William Mathis and Wilka Jean Mounce Gibbs.

Carolyn graduated from Amarillo High School in 1961. On September 30, 1961 she married the love of her life, Thurman Norris Bailey and...

Feb 19, 2018

Tina Lorine Perkins passed away on Feb. 19, 2018 at her home surrounded by family and friends.

Tina was born March 3rd, 1960 and grew up in Stevenson, Alabama. She graduated in 1978 from Stevenson High School.  She moved to Texas in 1985 and later Graduated with a Associate's Degree from Trinity Valley ommunity College in Athens Texas.  She...

Feb 16, 2018

Billy L. Miller was born September 19, 1952 and passed away peacefully at his home on February 16, 2018.  He is preceded in death by his father RL Miller and step son Van Weldon Hardin. Billy is survived by his wife of 34 years Kay Miller of Payne Springs, Texas, mother Patricia Miller, brother Ronnie Miller and wife Polly, daughter...

Feb 12, 2018

Kaylee Marie DePriest

November 20, 1993

Survived by her parents, dad, Rodney DePriest, mom Leigh Ann Frazier and Fiancee’ Joe Gage;  Her sisters Tori DePriest, Kelsey Gage, Kayla Gage, and Aleah Pruitt.  Her grandmother Katherine Bates Richardson.  Her loving boyfriend Mat Tetrault, and her best friend/sister/partner in crime Makayla Womack.  Her Uncle Greg Frazier and...

Feb 4, 2018

Olga Louise Wilson, 77 of Gun Barrel City, Texas entered into eternal rest on February 4, 2018.  She was born on July 19, 1940 in Dallas, Texas in the home of J. Clark Sr. & Jean Atkins.

Olga and Stanly married in 1957, raised their six children in Garland, Texas.  She and Stanley moved to Cedar Creek...

Feb 3, 2018

Roy Lynn Starks, 61 of Gun Barrel City, Texas passed away on February 3, 2018.  He was born on November 19, 1956 in Dallas, Texas to the home of Glenn Edward & Barbara Joy Spradling Starks.

Jan 30, 2018

Marlene (Dixon) Pejsha, 76, of Gun Barrel City, TX, passed  away Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Tyler Hospital, in Tyler, TX. She was born June 18, 1941 in Corning, New York the daughter of Lawrence and Helen (Sargent) Dixon. She married Richard Pejsha on February 7, 2007. Marlene retired from Town East Apartments as manager with 25 years of service in June...