All Obituaries
Jeanie "Diane" Graham
Feb 3, 2024
Jeanie “Diane” (Downey) Graham, age 67, passed away February 3, 2024, at home. She was born on July 21, 1956, in Fort Worth, Texas to parents Adrain Oatis and Thelma Jean (Walls) Downing. Her family will be holding a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Wayne and Diane married on February 19, 1993, in Waxahachie, Texas and eventually settled in...
Sandra Joanne Mooney
Feb 3, 2024
Sandra Joanne Pyle Mooney, 79, of Tool, TX passed away on February 3, 2024, at home. Sandra was born on September 7, 1944, to Joe and Margaret Pyle in Peeltown, Texas. She graduated from Scurry-Rosser High School in 1963. Sandra received her associate’s degree at Henderson County Jr. College and Bachelors and Master’s degree from East Texas State University. She...
Ruben Lopez
Feb 1, 2024
Ruben Lopez, age 58, passed away on February 1, 2024 in Tyler, Texas. He was born on August 2, 1965 in Tulia, Texas to parents Salvador, Sr. and Delia (Ortega) Lopez.
Ruben was a man of few words but he had a sense of humor that could catch you off guard. He had an infectious laugh that would get everyone laughing...
Robert Stephen Johnson
Feb 1, 2024
Robert Stephen Johnson, 76, of Tool, TX, passed away on February 1, 2024. Stephen was born on October 2, 1947, to Elmer and Doris Johnson in Los Angelos, CA.
He graduated High School from Fort Worth Technical High School in Fort Worth, TX, in 1965. He spent five years in the Airforce spending time at different bases across the country. After...
Lola Vernelle Ainsworth
Jan 21, 2024
Lola Vernelle Ainsworth (Price) was 84 years old when she passed away and went to be with her Heavenly Father. Lola, known as “Vernelle” to her siblings and some other close family members, passed away in the care of her children at her daughter’s home in Mabank, Tx. on January 21, 2024. Lola was born on October 10, 1939, in Carbon Hill,...
Wayne McKenzie
Jan 17, 2024
Cecil Wayne McKenzie II, 63 of Mabank, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Wayne was born on August 13, 1960, in Dallas, Texas, to Cecil Wayne McKenzie and Marie Annette McKenzie. Wayne was devoted to his family and friends. He was the kind of person who would stop and help anyone who was in need.
Wayne was an active...
Corine Johnston
Jan 8, 2024
Corine Johnston, 85, passed away on January 8, 2024, in Athens, Texas. She was born on March 27, 1938, in Mabank, Texas, to parents RG and Jessie (May) Cabaniss.
Corine, AKA Maw Corleone or Maw Lee to those who knew her best, was a woman of strength and fearlessness who lived a life that left an indelible mark on...
Trenda Sue McLemee
Jan 5, 2024
Trenda Sue McLemee passed away on January 5, 2024, in Mabank, Texas. She was born on February 10, 1965, in Athens, Texas, to parents Perry and Wanda (Ward) McLemee.
Trenda had a vibrant personality and was known for her genuine love and joy in spending time with her family. She especially adored her nieces, nephews and great nieces and...
Gene Malloy Dotson
Jan 3, 2024
Gene (Tubby) Malloy Dotson, 58, of Kemp, Texas passed away on January 3, 2024. Gene was born on September 9, 1965, to Jerry and Linda Dotson of Dallas, Texas.
Gene grew up in his hometown of Dallas attending Samuell High School. Gene began working as a fabricator and glazer at the age of 18 years old, although he started...
Robert Edward Bean
Jan 1, 2024
Robert Edward Bean passed away on January 1, 2024, in Gun Barrel City, Texas. He was born on October 25, 1927, in Murphysboro, Illinois, to Fred and Grace (Lay) Bean.
Jonathan Isaac, Alexis Morgan, and Jaxson Isaac Monroe
Dec 15, 2023
Jonathan Isaac Monroe, 25, Alexis Morgan Monroe, 23, and Jaxson Isaac Monroe, 3, passed away on December 15, 2023. Jonathan was born at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas on April 28, 1998. His wife Alexis, 23, was born in Mesquite, Texas on January 24, 2000. Together, they celebrated the birth of their son Jaxson, 3, at UT Health East...
Phyllis Weeder Morgan Peavy
Dec 12, 2023
Phyllis “Weeder” Peavy, 74, passed away on December 12, 2023, in Gun Barrel City, Texas. She was born on September 16, 1949, in Birmingham, Alabama to parents Tinse and Bonnie (Bilbro) Morgan.
Phyllis enjoyed many things in life, but what she enjoyed most was being with her dogs Shelby, Daisey, and Rufus. They brought pure joy into her life every...
Teresa Louise (Almand) Jennings
Dec 7, 2023
Teresa Louise (Almand) Jennings was born on January 13, 1961, in Dallas, Texas to Arthur Bernice and Lillie Mae Almand. She was the youngest of 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
Teresa grew up in the Lancaster and Desoto area where she met and married Michael (Mike) Eugene Jennings, Sr. on November28, 1977. Teresa worked many years managing BBQ restaurants. When...
Donna Marie (Finch) Liddick
Dec 5, 2023
Donna Marie (Finch) Liddick passed away on December 5, 2023, in Tyler, Texas. She was born on June 5, 1967, in Dallas, Texas to parents Joyce (Henry) and Jimmy Lynn Finch.
"Born on June 5th of 1967, in Dallas, Texas, is when Joyce Henry Finch gave birth to this amazing woman, with Jimmy Lynn Finch. Donna was an amazing mother,...
David Wayne McLean
Nov 21, 2023
David Wayne McLean, 73, of Malakoff, Texas passed away on November 21, 2023 in Athens, Texas. David was born on November 29, 1949, to Emmett and Edith (Gunn) McLean in Winter Haven, Florida.
David lived a life filled with wit, passion, and an unwavering love for his dogs, horses, and of course classic cars. With a glimmer in his eye...
William "Bill" Eaton
Nov 20, 2023
William "Bill" Eaton, 84, of Gun Barrel City, TX, passed away on November 20, 2023. William was born on July 17, 1939, to Charles and Velma (Thomas) Eaton in Arkansas City, KS.
Bill was known for his vibrant personality and zest for life. His infectious laughter could fill a room, and he had an uncanny ability to uplift the spirits...
Donny Brown
Nov 18, 2023
Donny Brown, 65, of Crandall, TX passed away on November 18, 2023. Donny was born on March 30, 1958, to Donny and Janie Brown in Dallas, TX.
He grew up in the Dallas area attending Spruce High School. On December 30, 1977, he married Shirley Brown, and they have been together for a loving 45 years. Donny has been in...
John Arnold Wilson
Nov 14, 2023
John Arnold Wilson, 82, passed away on November 14, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on January 12, 1941, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to parents Carl and Agnes (Moulton) Wilson.
John was a stoic man who approached his work with utmost dedication. His career as a jeweler spanned decades and he was known for his intricate designs and...
Ronald Jay Cantwell Sr.
Nov 14, 2023
Ronald Jay Cantwell Sr., 70, of Gun Barrel City passed away peacefully after a long and well lived life on November 14th, 2023 just before 1pm. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. R.J. was born July 5th 1953, in Hillsboro, Texas. He grew up in Pleasant Grove with his parents and 5 siblings. He worked with his...
Wanda L. Benson
Nov 5, 2023
Wanda L. Benson, 94, passed away on November 5, 2023, in Mabank, Texas. She was born on February 13, 1929, in Pontiac, MI; to parents Earl and Martha (Dowdy) Giles.
Wanda's life was filled with rich experiences and cherished moments. One of her proudest accomplishments was marrying John in Ithaca, NY on July 11, 1953. Their union was a testament...
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