Obituaries

William "Bill" Howell Townley

William "Bill" Howell Townley

Jul 30, 2020

William “Bill” Howell Townley of Malakoff, Texas passed away July 30, 2020 in Palestine.

 

Bill was born December 31, 1958 in Sanford, FL to Lewis Howell Townley and Martha Ann Venable Townley.

 

Bill proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.  He took great pride in being a marine.  He tried to live his life honoring...

Billy John Foster

Billy John Foster

Jul 28, 2020

Billy John Foster ,30 was born September 30, 1989 in Athens, Texas.  He lived in Mabank his whole life.  Billy passed away at UT Health in Tyler, Texas on July 28, 2020. 

Billy had Autism and went to school from age 3 to 22 in Malakoff, Texas.  For the last several years he has gone to a Day-Hab during the...

Jane Burgland

Jane Burgland

Jul 26, 2020

Jane Harvey Burgland, most cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed on July 26, 2020.  Born to Leonard A. Harvey and Irene Bailey Harvey in Burbank, California in 1931, she married Air Force veteran Milo G. Burgland in 1953.  She is survived by her four children; son Gary Burgland and daughters Lynn Waldrep, Rene Jenkins and Sheree Brown and sons-in-law Kent...

Bobbie Massey

Bobbie Massey

Jul 24, 2020

Bobbie Massey, beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on July 24, 2020, he was 79 years old.

He entered this world on November 9, 1940 in Corsicana, TX, born to Robert and Dannie Massey.

He is preceded in death by his wife; Jean Massey, parents; Robert and Dannie Massey, brother; Jerry Don...

Phyllis E. Street

Phyllis E. Street

Jul 23, 2020

Phyllis E. Street, 89 of Malakoff passed peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2020. She was born to Urey M. and Bernadine E Gibbs on March 31, 1931 in Lewisport, KY. She married James (Jim) Street her Junior High and High School sweetheart on October 28, 1949. They were blessed with three children, Judy, Sam, and Phil. She was preceded in...

Judy A Howell

Judy A Howell

Jul 22, 2020

Judy A. Howell of Trinidad, TX entered into eternal rest July 22, 2020.  

Judy was born November 4, 1943 in Corsicana, TX to Aubrey and Willie B. Hines.  She has lived in this area since the 1980’s and was a member of Crescent Heights Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents Aubrey and Willie B. Hines and...

Aubrey Lynn Rogers

Aubrey Lynn Rogers

Jul 19, 2020

Mr. Aubrey Lynn Rogers, age 71, died at UT Tyler Medical Center in Tyler, Texas, on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at 1:24 p.m.

Born on February 15, 1949 in Malakoff, Texas where he resided and worked as a painter.

He preferred to be called Lynn and he was known and loved by many people in his community. He was known...

Amber Deanne Oberg

Amber Deanne Oberg

Jul 19, 2020

Amber Deanne Oberg, beloved wife, mother, and daughter was called to her eternal resting place on July 19, 2020, she was 47 years old.

Amber entered this world on December 16, 1972 in Irving, TX, born to Tony and Cheryl Dixon.

She is preceded in death by her father, Tony Dixon.

She is survived by her husband; Brad Oberg, children;...

Patsy Miller

Patsy Miller

Jul 13, 2020

Patsy Ruth Miller, beloved sister and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on July 12, 2020; she was 80 years old. She entered this world on March 7, 1940 in Dallas, TX, born to Arthur and Minnie Miller.

She is survived by her brother; Arthur Miller, sisters; Judy Buck, Beverly Patrick, Helen Westmoreland, nephew; Trent Miller, Brandon Buck,...

David Michael Lohman

David Michael Lohman

Jul 1, 2020

Tuesday July 1, 2020 David Michael Lohman of Trinidad, TX entered heaven.

David was born on February 14, 1962 in Corsicana to Robert H and Sandy Lohman.  He was a lifetime resident of Trinidad.  He graduated Trinidad High School in 1981.  He was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church, Trinidad, TX.

David is preceded in death by his father...

Helen Julia Holt

Helen Julia Holt

Jun 19, 2020

Helen Julia Holt of Tool, TX passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at her home in Tool, TX.

Helen was the daughter of the late Stanley and Julia Babula.

At 100 years old, Helen spent many years as an active member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Gun Barrel City.

She is preceded in death by her husband; William Holt...

Ronnie Dean Loden

Ronnie Dean Loden

Jun 18, 2020

Ronnie Dean Loden of Malakoff, TX passed away June 18, 2020.

Ronnie was born to George and Clara Loden in Athens, TX.

He is preceded in death by his father; George "Dude" Loden, sister; Lavita "Smith", sister; Debra Vasquez, and many uncles and aunts.

He is survived by his wife; Kittie Loden, mother; Clara Loden, son Matthew Loden, son Robert...

Bettye  Jo Jones

Bettye Jo Jones

May 27, 2020

Bettye Jo Jones, 81 years, of Tool, passed away on Wednesday May 27, 2020 with her close friends by her side. She was born on Tuesday December 13, 1938 in Gribble Springs to Jake and Lorene Blackburn Jones.Bettye had a special gift for gardening and landscaping. She loved to cook. She spent many years cooking on Wednesday nights at First...

James  Van Stephenson

James Van Stephenson

May 21, 2020

Toot Stephenson, age 46 years, of Malakoff, passed away on Thursday May 21, 2020 in Athens, TX. James Van Stephenson was born in Longview, Texas on Sunday January 20, 1974, son of James Robert and Nancy Ann (Wilson) Stephenson.He is survived by his girlfriend Susan Busch, children Bryan Stephenson, Chase Stephenson, Lily Stephenson, Katie Busch, Bradley Busch, Jake Busch, brothers...

Michael Crenshaw

Michael Crenshaw

May 20, 2020

Michael Crenshaw of Trinidad, TX passed away on Wednesday Ma, 20, 2020. Michael was born in Vancouver, WA to the late Ray and Edith Crenshaw.Michael was a minister for over forty years. He began ministering in Seven Points at Lakeview Assembly of God. He has also been pastor of Mankin Assembly of God, and many more in between. His current...

Jaxon  Jayden-Lee White

Jaxon Jayden-Lee White

May 20, 2020

Jaxon Jayden-Lee White, of Gun Barrel City, TX; little infant son of Jason and Adrianna White went to play with the baby children in heaven on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.Jaxon was born in Athens, TX on Wednesday May 20, 2020, son of Jason and Adrianna (Navarrete) White.Other family members left to miss little Jaxon are his sisters, Graycie White and...

Sandra  Kay Recio

Sandra Kay Recio

May 15, 2020

Sandra "Kay" Recio, age 73, passed away on May 15, 2020. Kay was born in Dallas, TX to Warren Guthrie and Grace Ruff.She was preceded in death by Warren Guthrie (Father), Grace Ruff (Mother), Robert Guthrie (Brother), Jody Don Paris (Grandchild), James Lankford (Grandchild). She is survived by her husband Mike James, children; Michelle James Gallop, Mikey Pippin, Linda and...

NaNa Cunningham

NaNa Cunningham

Apr 26, 2020

NaNa Cunningham, age 93 years of Red Oak, TX went to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday April 26, 2020. NaNa was born in Tuttle, OK on Saturday May 15, 1926, daughter of the late Ed Regan and the late Ethel (Dixon) Regan.She enjoyed her work as a beautician. Nana and her late husband Paul retired to the Cedar...

Amanda Baker

Amanda Baker

Apr 24, 2020

Amanda Baker, 37, of Tool, TX passed away Friday, April 24 in Tyler, TX. Amanda is preceded in death by her grandmother; Pat Bell, grandfather; Jack Bell, and grandfather; Tommy Tidwell.She is survived by her mother; Cathy and husband Kelly Phelps, Father James and wife Beth Baker, Siblings; Taylor Baker, Cory and wife Cassidy Phelps, Hannah and husband Jerry Foster,...

Cali  Marie Guerra

Cali Marie Guerra

Apr 18, 2020

Cali Marie Guerra, 9 months, of Mabank, received her angel wings on Saturday April 18, 2020. She was born on Thursday July 11, 2019 in Dallas, the daughter of Tony Guerra and Davina Rogers.Her loving family left behind include her parents Tony and Davina; her grandparents, Jessica and Charles Hamilton, David Rogers, Terrie Garza and Jose Guerra and her big...