All Obituaries


Carroll “Dan” Daniel Houston

Carroll “Dan” Daniel Houston

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...

Keith Edward Shelton

Keith Edward Shelton

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....

Jennifer Nichole Moore

Jennifer Nichole Moore

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...

Michael John Hunter

Michael John Hunter

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,...

Mildred Ann Calhoun

Mildred Ann Calhoun

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...

Janyce Reed Hawthorne

Janyce Reed Hawthorne

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...

Kenneth Tyler Underriner

Kenneth Tyler Underriner

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...

Timothy Wayne Owen

Timothy Wayne Owen

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...

Patricia Ann Pipes

Patricia Ann Pipes

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...

Rodney Charles Abbott

Rodney Charles Abbott

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...

Billy Wayne Hickson

Billy Wayne Hickson

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...

Michael Ray "Mikey” Swinney Jr.

Michael Ray "Mikey” Swinney Jr.

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...

Wanda June Kellar

Wanda June Kellar

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...

Jerry Wayne Dotson

Jerry Wayne Dotson

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...

Stephen Michael Tregre

Stephen Michael Tregre

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...

Judy Ann Long

Judy Ann Long

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...

Kevin Grayson Villines

Kevin Grayson Villines

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...

Linda Starling

Linda Starling

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...

Jeffery Bradshaw

Jeffery Bradshaw

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.

Mark Landis Bowden

Mark Landis Bowden

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...