Obituaries

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...

Armin Wiedeman

May 2, 2025

Armin Gerald Wiedeman woke up in the arms of Jesus on Friday, May 2, 2025.

He was born in Athens, TX on March 6, 2025 to Jayden and Brooke Wiedeman.

Armin was loved so much during his short life here. He was such a sweet and calm baby with a contagious smile.

Those waiting to hold and love...

Patricia Brunner

Apr 20, 2025

Patricia Brunner, 88, was called to her heavenly home on April 20, 2025.

She was born on January 11, 1937, in Newton, KS, to Fred and Nanna Davis.

Patricia married her soul mate Robert Brunner on January 31, 1954, at the young age of 17. That love continued to grow for 71 years. They moved to the Henderson County area...

Sharon Beard

Apr 15, 2025

Sharon Genivie Perkins Beard was called home to our Lord on April 15, 2025 in Henderson, Texas.

Sharon was the eldest of four children born to Travis Lee and Cheno (Knox) Perkins. She grew up in East Texas with many cousins who were more like siblings. The family eventually moved to South Texas and she graduated from Lyford High School...

Barsha Whitley

Apr 5, 2025

Barsha Whitley, 79, was called to her heavenly home on April 5, 2025.

She entered this world on April 27, 1945 in Waxahachie, TX, born to James and Maudie McWhorter. Barsha lived a life full of joyful activities like baking, hosting game nights and holiday get togethers. She loved to sing and participate in anything to do with church. She...

Carol Warren

Apr 4, 2025

Carol Warren, of Mabank, TX passed away on April 4, 2025.

Carol was born in Louisiana, but she was raised in Fort Worth by her adoptive parents Ila and Aubrey Hamby.

She was preceded in death by her husband David Warren.

She is survived by her daughter Crystal and husband Brian Voyles, granddaughters Raven Hope and Savanah Voyles, great-grandchildren Gabriel,...

Charles Tinsley

Feb 26, 2025

Charles Hester Tinsley passed away on February 26, 2025, he was 54.

Charles was born in McKinney, TX to Harold Tinsley and Essie Tinsley. Charles grew up in the area and attended Eustace High School where he graduated top 10 of his class, and was also in the band. He and his wife Jennifer were involved in Scream Manor, a...

Johnnie Fitzgerald

Feb 20, 2025

Johnnie Eugene Fitzgerald, 93, passed away at home on February 20, 2025.

He was born on October 3, 1931 in Trinidad, TX, to John and Viola Fitzgerald.

Johnnie served our country in the Air Force. He retired from Boeing.

Johnnie is preceded in death by his father John Thomas Fitzgerald, mother Viola Marie Pedan, step-father Woodrow Pedan, brother James Fitzgerald,...

Nesta Green

Feb 20, 2025

Nesta Kaye Beamon Green, 70, passed away on February 20, 2025 in Athens, TX.

She was born on February 14, 1955 in Big Springs, TX, to Kenneth and Helen Beamon.

Kaye grew up in Malakoff and raised her children here. When her health would allow, you would always find her at her children's and grandchildren's sports activities and school activities....

Ricky Curtis

Feb 18, 2025

Ricky Dane Curtis 71, was born August 23, 1953 to Jerome Curtis and Natalie Baker and passed away February 18,2025. Rick served in the United States Navy for 20 years and retired in 1997. After retiring from the navy, he worked in the IT department at EarthLink and later bought a barbershop in Whitney where he worked for many years.

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Ruby Snowden

Feb 15, 2025

Ruby Lee Snowden, 80 of Corsicana Tx. passed away on February 15, 2025 at Medical City Hospital in Arlington Tx.

Ruby was born on July 22, 1944, in Corsicana Tx. to Drue R and Barbara B Smith. She grew up in Corsicana and went on to marry her husband Elbert Snowden of 36 years and had 5 children Ronnie, Charles,...

Deborah Neill

Feb 8, 2025

Deborah Neill, 75, was called to her eternal resting place on February 8, 2025.

She entered this world on December 26, 1949 in Athens, TX, born to Sheldon and Marjorie (Opie) DeArman. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Deborah was the Division Director at the Andrews Center in Athens. Her achievements include the Community Builder Award from...

Liliahna Gonzalez

Jan 31, 2025

Liliahna Elizabeth Gonzalez is resting in the arms of Jesus. She was born November 4, 2024, in Athens, Texas, to Paul Joshua Gonzalez and Aaliyah Ann Boykin. Though her life was short, she leaves memories in the hearts of those who love her. She was the inspiration who kept her family going during tough days. Liliahna was a happy baby...

Tammy Lynch

Jan 22, 2025

Tammy Lynch, 54, beloved daughter and mother, was called to her eternal resting place on January 22, 2025. She was born October 10, 1970 to Spencer and Dianne Andrews.

Tammy loved her family and enjoyed taking care of her children. She also enjoyed working out at the gym.

She is preceded in death by her mother Dianne Andrews.

Tammy is...

Thomas Galvez

Jan 13, 2025

Thomas Galvez, 81, beloved father and grandfather passed away in Plano, TX on January 13, 2025.

He was born in Marlin, TX to Jose' Galvez and Fransisca Ortiz Galvez.

Thomas had a career as a truck driver. He loved working and being outside. While driving, he was able to do both work and enjoy being outside. When he wasn't at...

Marcie Gunnels

Jan 5, 2025

Marcie D'Anne Gunnels passed to her heavenly home January 5, 2025.

Marcie was born on August 30, 1971, in Tyler, TX to Doug and Nell Gunnels. She grew up in Trinidad and Graduated from Malakoff High School.

Marcie grew up at Lakeside Baptist Church. She loved to sing for the Lord and teach young children in Sunday school.

She is...