Obituaries

Billy Don "Paddy" Williams

May 20, 2022

Billy Don "Paddy" Williams, 79, loved husband, father,and grandfather was called to his heavenly home on May 20, 2022.

He entered this world on February 15, 1943 in Winnsboro, TX, born to Billy and Doy Williams.

Billy Don loved music. He played all over the country with some great musicians and singers. When he wasn't playing, he...

Jo Ann Jones

May 8, 2022

Jo Ann Jones, 81, beloved daughter, sister, and "grandma" was called to her eternal resting place on May 8, 2022.

She entered this world on April 30, 1941, in Lampasas, TX, born to Homer and Anna Cook.

She was a member of United Methodist Church of Malakoff.

She is preceded in death by her parents Homer and Anna...

Herbert Reese (Bert) Weaver

May 3, 2022

Herbert Reese (Bert) Weaver, Jr, a long-time resident of Star Harbor, TX, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. He was 90 years old.

 

Bert was born to Herbert R. Weaver and Patricia Anna Mae McClelland (Garrett) in Beaumont, TX in 1932. He attended Beaumont High School and Louisiana State University from 1950 to 1954 where he was a...

Geraldine Sanner

May 2, 2022

Geraldine Sanner, age 94, passed away on May 2, 2022 in Athens, TX. Born September 15, 1927 at Edgemont in Washington County, MD, she was the daughter of the late Josiah and Maude Smith. Geraldine was a 1945 graduate of Hagerstown High School and a 1949 graduate of the University of Maryland.

She is survived by her son David Paul...

Nolan Dawson Baker

April 10, 2022

Nolan Baker, age 80, of Malakoff, TX passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022.

Nolan was born in Anderson County to Conard and Gladys Baker.

He was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed spending time in his garden and being just being outside. He loved his family, and cherished all the time he was able to spend with them, especially his...

Marion Thomas Hamilton

April 10, 2022

Marion "Pete" Hamilton, age 85, passed away on April 10, 2022.

Marion was born in Mulberry, KS to Walter and Ruby Hamilton.

He is survived by his son Thomas Hamilton; son Troy and wife Tina Hamilton; son Terry Hamilton; grandchildren TJ and wife Laura Hamilton, Nolan Hamilton, Taryn and husband Seth Drewery, Tonia Hamilton, three great-grandchildren, and many...

L.E. "Ed" Creel III

April 7, 2022

L.E. "Ed" Creel, III was born in Huntsville, Alabama on September 23, 1937, to L.E. Creel, Jr. of Albertsville, Alabama, an Alabama lawyer and at his retirement, a Federal Administrative Judge for the Federal Trade Commission, and June Oldacre Creel of Cullman, Alabama. Ed was raised in Washington, D.C. except for the duration of World War II when he lived...

Otho Calvin (OC) Keller

April 1, 2022

Otho Calvin (OC) Keller Jr., 85 of Trinidad, TX passed away in Dallas, TX on April 1, 2022.

He entered this world on March 20, 1937 in Terlingua, TX, born to Otho Keller Sr. and wife Versey.

OC proudly served his country in the Air Force for 27 years. He retired as Air Force Chief Master...

Lawrence Edward Schreiber

March 19, 2022

 

Lawence Edward Schreiber, "Larry", 68, called to eternal rest on 3-19-2022. Born 1-15-1954 in Hinsdale, IL to Thomas J. Schreiber and Helen M. Vrchota. He is survived by Kathy, his wife of 40 years; son Dan, & daughters Lindsay, Kristine, and Victoria; brothers Bill, Mike, Jim, and Tom, and sister Kathy; four incredible grandchildren: Kennedi, Noah, Berlin, & Sadie.

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George E. Hightower

March 16, 2022

George Hightower, 67, was called to his eternal resting place on March 16, 2022.

He entered this world on February 20, 1955 in Trinidad, TX, born to George and Celestine Hightower. George was a 1974 graduate of Trinidad High School. He retired from Malakoff ISD after serving the district for 42 years.

He is preceded in death...

Walter Herman Preston

March 5, 2022

PRESTON, Walter Herman, 92, of Trinidad, Texas died Saturday, March, 5, 2022 in Gun Barrel City, Texas of natural causes.

He was born on August 30, 1929 in Waxahachie, Texas and was a resident of Trinidad for 30 years.

He is survived by son Greg Preston and his wife Diana of Argyle, Texas, daughter Linda Preston Bouma and husband...

Emma Dean Williams

March 2, 2022

Emma Dean Ring Williams, 94, beloved aunt and friend to many died on March 2, 2022 in Athens, Texas. Dean was born on October 2, 1927 to John Robert Ring and Emma Floyd Tindle Ring in Stockton, Missouri. She graduated from Golden City High School in Golden City, Missouri and attended Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. In addition to...

Kevin Scrimshire

February 22, 2022

Kevin Scrimshire, age 37, passed away on February 22, 2022.

Kevin was born in Corsicana, TX to Perry and Linda Scrimshire.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, Tool.

He was preceded in death by his father Perry Scrimshire; mother Linda Scrimshire; grandfather Jim Scrimshire; grandfather Oreland Eagan; grandmother Ila Rae.

He is survived by his wife Stacy Scrimshire;...

Lou Ella Culpepper Grigsby

February 19, 2022

Lou Ella Culpepper Grigsby, 93, beloved mother, daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many was called to her eternal resting place with her heavenly father on February 19, 2022 in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

She entered this world on October 31, 1928 in Lubbock, TX, born to Asa Earl and Hilda Maysel Hankins Butler. She enjoyed life with her family...

Sharon Robertson Wright

February 16, 2022

Sharon Wright, 60, of Malakoff; beloved mother, grandmother and friend was called to her eternal resting place on February 16, 2022. She entered this world on July 29, 1961 in Malakoff, TX, born to Gary and Eleanor Mayfield Robertson.

Sharon was a friend to many and enjoyed her job and co-workers at Temperature Measurement Service. She was born and...