All Obituaries
Samantha LaCha Steller
Aug 2, 2024
Samantha LaCha Steller, 42, of Gun Barrel City, TX passed away on August 2, 2024. Samantha was born on October 17, 1981, in Mesquite, Texas, to parents Frank and Glenda (Grimes) Hobbs.
Samantha was truly the life of the party, known for her sense of humor, outgoing nature, and boisterous laughter that could light up even the darkest of days. She...
Sheila Bernice Stephens
Jul 29, 2024
Sheila Bernice Stephens, 51, of Tool, Texas passed away on July 29, 2024. Sheila was born on September 23, 1972, to Don and Dorothy Hoenig in Mesquite, Texas.
Sheila was raised in Mesquite, graduating from Old Mesquite High School. She worked for El Chico for several years as a manager and waitress, but when her family started to grow she stayed...
Mendy "Lisa" Lynn Hernandez
Jul 22, 2024
Mendy "Lisa" Lynn Hernandez, 66, passed away on July 22, 2024, at her home in Dallas, Texas. She was born on August 24, 1957, in Dallas, Texas. She is now with her beloved grandparents who raised her, Gussie and Laura Flowers, and her beloved son, Stacy.
Lynn was born at Methodist Hospital in Oak Cliff on August 24, 1957. She spent...
John W. Benson
Jul 3, 2024
John W. Benson, 93, passed away on July 3, 2024, in Gun Barrel City, Texas. He was born on September 11, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY to parents Horace and Louisa Benson. John’s life was full of many adventures. He was husband, father, salesman, co-owner of Metroplex Sales Co. with wife Wanda, and an Air Force pilot trainer.
Having grown up living...
Joy Lucille Thorn
Jun 28, 2024
Joy Lucille Thorn, 93, passed away on June 28, 2024, at her home in Mabank, Texas. She was born on October 21, 1930, in Nacogdoches, Texas to parents Elzie Joseph and Elizabeth Viola (Franklin) Bowden.
A true lover of classic movies, Joy could often be found enjoying old black and white films. Watching these timeless pieces brought her great delight and...
Emma Theresa (Gain) Tarkington
Jun 24, 2024
Emma Theresa Tarkington, 79, passed away on June 24, 2024, in Tyler, Texas. She was born on March 1, 1945, in Pocahontas, Arkansas to parents Cleatious Sylvester and Frances (Blissenbach) Gain.
Emma married the love of her life, James Douglas Tarkington, on July 27, 1963, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Athens, Texas. Together they made a loving home for their...
Wayne Edward Brinson
Jun 19, 2024
Wayne Edward Brinson (1935 - 2024)
Wayne E. Brinson, 88, passed away June 19, 2024, in Tyler, Texas. He was the only son born on December 13, 1934, in Dallas, Texas to his parents Tilman and Vida (Yates) Brinson. He grew up in the Dallas area along with his four sisters, three who preceded him in death (Modine, Lois and Margaret)...
Toni Jan Snyder
Jun 18, 2024
Toni Jan Snyder, 59, passed away on June 18, 2024, in Mabank, Texas. She was born on August 19, 1964, in Dallas, Texas to parents Billy and Barbara (Hardin) Palmer.
Toni had a personality that was as fierce as it was outspoken, she embraced life with an unmatched fervor and zest. She had a particular fondness for gossip, turning every conversation...
Susan Joyce Brown (nee Bolt)
Jun 17, 2024
Susan Joyce Brown (née Bolt), 70, of Payne Springs, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on June 17, 2024. She was born Feb. 2, 1954, in Montrose, California to the late John Albert Bolt and Madeline Elizabeth Weiseman.
She worked at Mabank Brookshires for 32 years before retirement. She was a long-time member of Harbor Baptist Church. She truly...
Ronald Wayne Musick
Jun 17, 2024
Ronald Wayne Musick, 67, passed away on June 17, 2024, in Gun Barrel City, Texas. He was born on May 21, 1957, in Dallas, TX; to parents Leland Marcus and Mozelle Katherine (Chitwood) Musick.
Ronald was an “old man” at heart. He enjoyed going to yard sales and had a good collection of antiques, coins, and other collectables. Ronald loved being...
Linda Sue Potts Murner
Jun 15, 2024
Linda Sue Potts Murner, 66, passed away on June 15, 2024, in Tyler, Texas. She was born on January 21, 1958, in Atlanta, Georgia; to parents Albert James and Annie Sue (Frazier) Potts.
Linda married the love of her life Larry on December 5, 1980, in Union City, Georgia. Together they raised their daughter Lisa in a home full of love....
Timothy Corbyn Bleuel
Jun 10, 2024
Corbyn Bleuel, 4, passed away on June 10, 2024, in Mabank, Texas. He was born on August 5, 2019, in Athens, Texas to the Bleuel family.
Corbyn was a playful and curious child, he loved to go to the park and his eyes would light up at the sight of McDonald's chicken nuggets and French fries, his all-time favorite meal. He...
Reggie Marino
Jun 10, 2024
Reggie Marino, 64, passed away on June 10, 2024, in Tyler , Texas. He was born on July 23, 1959, in Dover, Delaware; to parents Reginald Palmer and Christina (Taglia) Marino. Reggie was a man of unwavering determination and a very strong will. He was known for his bullheaded nature, a quality that often masked the immense love and dedication he...
Linda Sue Van Noy
Jun 1, 2024
Linda Sue Van Noy, age 65, was born April 8, 1959, in Ft. Rucker, Alabama, and passed away on June 1, 2024 in Kemp, TX.
She is survived by her son, Brandon Van Noy and wife Holly of Kemp, TX; grandson, Lennox Shaffer of Kemp, TX; sister, Anita Coy of Alabama; brother, Ernest Coy of Alabama; brother, Dwayne Coy Jr. of...
Linda Joyce Miles Clark
May 31, 2024
Linda Joyce Miles Clark, 71, passed away on May 31, 2024, in Mabank, Texas. She was born on February 11, 1953, in Ft. Worth, Texas to parents Leonard Joseph and Lucille Emma (Waggoner) Miles.
Linda was known for her vibrant personality - funny, outspoken, and always ready to make those around her smile. Her love for her family knew no bounds,...
Patricia Burrows
May 29, 2024
Pat Burrows, 85, passed away on May 29, 2024, in Mabank, Texas. She was born on May 7, 1939, in Dallas, Texas to parents Richard Perew and Ruby (Day) Johnson. Pat’s life was a tapestry woven with love, kindness, and a deep sense of community. Alongside her husband David, she owned and ran the Countryside Grocery Store in Payne Springs, Texas...
Nancy Reynolds
May 23, 2024
Nancy Reynolds passed away on May 23, 2024, in Athens, Texas. She was born on September 5, 1950, in Dallas, Texas to parents Richard Lee and Annie Lucy (Carter) Tadlock. One of Nancy's proudest accomplishments was being married to the love of her life, Jimmy Lee Reynolds, for over 40 years before his passing in 2010. Their bond was unbreakable,...
Barbara Sue (Thomas) Ferguson
May 3, 2024
Barbara Sue (Thomas) Ferguson passed away on May 3, 2024, in Kemp, Texas. She was born on September 9, 1942, in Dallas, Texas to parents Pete and Minnie Thomas.Barbara was known for her feisty and strong-willed personality. Barbara found joy in various hobbies and interests throughout her life, music and dancing was something she especially loved. One of her...
Patricia Lynn Holman
May 3, 2024
Patricia Lynn Holman passed away on May 3, 2024, in Mabank, Texas. She was born on June 10, 1950, in Dallas, Texas to parents William Hammonds and Sarena Weaver.Patricia loved and cherished her husband Billy and her family with all her heart. She was very proud of her kids and grandkids. She was thankful and blessed to have been able...
Edward James Garver
Apr 28, 2024
Edward James Garver at the age of 53, passed away on April 28, 2024 in Eustace, Texas. Born in Bakersfield, California August 24, 1970, he was the son of Darlene and James Garver.He was a long haul truck driver for over 25 years. He often shared pictures with his friends and family of all the beautiful places he had passed...
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