Obituaries

Toni Steele

Sep 9, 2025

Toni Kathleen Steele, beloved mother, wife, grandmother, mother-in-law, aunt and dear friend passed away on September 9, 2025.

Mom was born on October 8, 1947 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, adopted by Monroe Power and Jessie (McKinley) Power. She grew up in Arkansas, moving to Brownsville, Texas as an adult, where she met and married Jimmy Steele. In 1980, they...

Margie LaVerne Perkins

Aug 29, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Margie LaVerne Perkins

February 11, 1931 - August 29, 2025

Margie Laverne Perkins, better known to all that loved her as MaMaw, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the age of 94. LaVerne was born on February 11, 1931, in Crossroads, TX. She was a member of Hilltop Worship Center, but...

Robert Larsen

Aug 24, 2025

Robert Larsen, 77, of Trinidad, TX passed away August 24, 2025.

Robert was born in Detroit, MI to Stanley and Mildred Larsen.

He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, and was a member of the VFW.

He is preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Mildred (Harquard) Larsen; brother Harry Larsen; sisters Mary Jane Brown Larsen, and...

Gregory Spitz

Aug 23, 2025

Gregory "Greg" Allen Spitz, 71, of Sacramento, California, passed away peacefully in his Tyler, Texas home on August 23, 2025, after a long and courageous 15-year battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Born May 16, 1954, in Sacramento, California, Greg was the son of Bobbe Rae Rattenbury Spitz Nash and Victor Charles Spitz, Jr. He attended Cordova Gardens Elementary School, Mills Junior...

Lara Parks

Aug 23, 2025

Lara Parks, 58, of Trinidad, beloved wife, mother, and daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on August 23, 2025.

She was born on July 22, 1967 in Dallas, TX. She has lived with her family in Trinidad, TX for many years.

She is preceded in death by her mom and dad Tony and Gloria Ingargiola.

Lara is survived...

Freida Jones

Aug 21, 2025

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Freida Lynn Jones ("Nanma"). Freida Lynn Jones, 74 years old, passed away peacefully at Mabank Nursing Center in Mabank, Texas on August 21, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on January 12, 1951, to H.F. "Pug" Warren and Edna Lucille (Skiles) Warren in Corsicana, Texas.

Freida...

Martha Drake

Aug 19, 2025

Martha "Jane" Drake (Seeger), 89 was born June 6. 1936 in Kennett, Missouri, formerly of Owosso Michigan, Jacksonville Arkansas and Bluffton Indiana entered into eternal life August 19, 2025, at The Lodge Assisted Living Facility in Gun Barrel City, Texas.

Jane Seeger married Francis Drake on June 20, 1953, and they were married for 64 years.

After retirement they enjoyed...

Donald Longacre

Aug 16, 2025

Donald "Donnie" Longacre, 69, was called to his eternal resting place on August 16, 2025.

He entered this world on February 3, 1956 in Dallas, TX, born to John Robert and Annie Mae (Schwede) Longacre. Donnie was a member of St. Peter Lutheran church since 1981. He was an Elder in the church for many years. Donnie had a hobby...

Amy Ballard

Aug 3, 2025

-----------------Amy Ballard, 31, passed away on August 3, 2025.

She entered this world on October 29, 1993 in Mesquite, TX, born to Kenneth Gunstanson and Tracy Knight.

She is survived by her spouse William Ballard; father Kenneth Gunstanson and wife Gloria; mother Tracy Knight; children Josiah Lopez, Jacob and Jadon Portillo, Jaxon Pride, Ezra Andrews; father-in-law and mother-in-law Gary and...

Jesse Thomas "Tommy" Hayes

Jul 28, 2025

Jesse Thomas "Tommy" Hayes Jr., 69, was welcomed into his eternal home with our Lord and Savior on July 28, 2025.

He was born on June 26, 1956, in Dallas, TX, to Jesse Thomas Sr. and Roma Jo Hayes. He married the love of his life, his best friend Diana Weaks 49 years ago. Together they endeavored many journeys and...

James Roach

Jul 1, 2025

James Daniel "Danny" Roach, 66, entered into rest on July 1, 2025. Danny was born on September 12, 1958 in Dallas, TX.

He is preceded in death by spouse Phyllis Jean "P.J." Thomas; and brother Glenn Roach.

Service for Danny is 12:00 PM, Friday July 11, 2025, at Huckabee-Tomlinson Funeral Home in Malakoff, TX. Interment to follow at Mankin Cemetery,...

Phyllis Thomas

Jul 1, 2025

Phyllis "P. J." Thomas, age 70, entered into rest on July 1, 2025.

She entered this world on August 29, 1954 in Enid, OK, born to Everett and Jean Thomas. P.J. was known for being an outgoing person who loved to dance and also greatly loved her dogs.

She is preceded in death by her parents Everett and Jean Thomas;...

JoAnn Summerall

Jun 28, 2025

JoAnn Summerall was called to her Heavenly home on June 28, 2025. She passed away peacefully at her home in Tool, Texas.

JoAnn was a Christian, and a long-time member of the Providence Baptist Church in Tool, as were her parents. She loved to decorate family headstones and clean up at the Tool Cemetery, when weather and health permitted.

She...

Betty Molnar

Jun 28, 2025

Betty Molnar, 87, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on June 28, 2025. She entered this world on February 20, 1938 in Blue Eye Run, PA, born to Henry and Ella (Mason) Jaquith. She was a retired RN and used her nursing skills at ETMC, for many years. Betty faithfully attended Tundra Baptist...

Kathy Kelley

Jun 21, 2025

Kathy Airheart Kelley, a lifelong resident of Trinidad, Texas, passed away on June 21,2025 doing what she loved. Born in 1961 to Gary and Shirley Airheart, she was the beloved baby of the family and a bright light to all who knew her.

Kathy graduated from Trinidad High School in 1980, where she proudly cheered for the Trinidad Trojans, played...

Travis Robertson

Jun 1, 2025

Travis Robertson was called to his eternal resting place on June 1, 2025, at 95 years old.

He entered this world on January 3, 1930 in Corsicana, TX, born to Volly and Mildred Robertson.

Travis proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for four years. He was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Malakoff.

He...

Patricia Capehart

May 22, 2025

Patricia Ann "Memmaw" Capehart, 81, passed away on May 22, 2025, in Kemp, Texas. Born on October 18, 1943, in Watonga, Oklahoma.

From her earliest days in Dallas to her final moments in Kemp, Patricia carried herself with grace and strength. She was affectionately known as "Memmaw". A name that came to symbolize warmth, wisdom, and unconditional love to...

Ricky Dunklin

May 21, 2025

Ricky Dunklin, husband, father, grandfather, and son, was called to his eternal resting place on May 21, 2025. He entered this world on March 18, 1960 in Corsicana, TX, born to Ralph and Patsy Dunklin.

Ricky attended Independent Baptist College in Dallas. He loved that his motorcycle would draw attention and allow him to share the gospel with those...

Rose Marie Gandy

May 9, 2025

Rose Gandy was born May 1,1935 to Clarence and Lora Cook of Eustace, Texas, and went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 9, 2025 at the age of 90 years. She was raised by her paternal grandparents, James Benjamin and Hattie Cook, after her mother died when she was two years old. They lived in the Eustace...

Susan Owen

May 2, 2025

Susan Lee Owen of OKC passed away on May 2, 2025.

Susan was born in Fort Worth to GP and Jane Owen on May 10, 1958. She moved to Oklahoma to begin college in 1976 and, much to the chagrin of her Texas Longhorn parents and brother, remained a proud Oklahoman until her death. She graduated OBU in 1980...