Obituaries

LeRoy  Charles Mennel,  Sr.

LeRoy Charles Mennel, Sr.

Dec 27, 2018

LeRoy Charles Mennel, 74 years old of Gun Barrel City, TX, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon with his family at his bedside. He was born in Quincy, IL the bouncing little son of Clarence Charles Mennel and Ermal Bowers Mennel. LeRoy worked hard to support his family, beginning with his sweet wife Jo-Anne who preceded him in death. They had three sons...

Noreta Gragson

Noreta Gragson

Dec 26, 2018

Noreta Young Gragson, 81 years old of Kemp, TX woke up in the arms of her blessed Savior Christmas morning, December 25, 2018. Mrs. Noreta was an active member in the Providence Baptist Church, Tool; having participated in the Christmas Eve candlelight service just the night before she left the walks of this life.She was born at home in Tool, TX,...

Forrest  H. Preston

Forrest H. Preston

Dec 20, 2018

Forrest H. Preston, 65, went to be with the Lord December 20, 2018, while at his home in Tool, TX.Forrest was born October 3, 1953 to Cody and Neva Dell (Hunter) Preston in Waxahachie, TXForrest was an electrician by trade and was proud of being on the crews that "Turned on the Lights", at Tool Elementary, Kemp High School and...

James G "Jim" Gray

James G "Jim" Gray

Dec 11, 2018

James G. "Jim" GrayLucy Gray's husband, Jim, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 11, 2018.  The memorial service will be at Cedar Creek Lake United Methodist Church in Tool; Sunday, December 16th at 1:00pm immediately followed by a short reception.  Interment will be a private ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington at a later date. Survivors include Jim's...

HD Heifrin

HD Heifrin

Dec 8, 2018

HD Heifrin, 54 years old of Trinidad, TX, passed away peacefully December 8, 2018 in Dallas, TX.HD was born Horace D. Fluitt, Jr. on December 30, 1963 in Houston, TX to parents Horace D. and Linda Garner Fluitt. He was preceded in death by his father on December 8, 1963, only a few weeks before he was born.He is survived...

Keith Dewayne "Wayne" Fivecoat

Keith Dewayne "Wayne" Fivecoat

Dec 6, 2018

Keith Dewayne "Wayne" Fivecoat, 58 years old of Kemp, TX, passed away peacefully Thursday evening with his family by his side in Dallas, TX. He was born in Dallas, TX, son of Cecil Ray Fivecoat, Sr. and Sherlie Marie Thompson Fivecoat.He worked as a Construction Worker doing tape and bedding work; but most of all he enjoyed being a truck driver. ...

Cyrena Ary

Cyrena Ary

Dec 5, 2018

Cyrena Ary, 83 years old of Trinidad Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 in Tyler, Texas.She was born in Eastland County, Texas and is the daughter of Esten James and Nettie James.Cyrena was preceded in death by her father, Esten James, mother, Nettie Holland James, son, Bill and two sisters, Josephine and Margaret.She is survived by her husband,...

Carl  Lee Taylor

Carl Lee Taylor

Dec 4, 2018

Carl Lee Taylor of Kemp, TX passed away peacefully at the age of 75 years old while at the Season Hospice facility in Dallas, TX. He was born in Los Angeles, CA to Hal C. Taylor and Thelma Pauline Belcher Taylor.Carl is survived by his daughter Gwen and her husband Rich Dowdy; four grandchildren: Britney, Bailey, Ryan and Kobe and four great-grandchildren:...

J.B. Newland

J.B. Newland

Dec 1, 2018

J.B. Newland, 83 of Malakoff was born Feb. 22, 1935 in Wells Cherokee County, TX.  JB was the son of the late Daisy Bell (Ayers) and James Charles Newland. He passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018 in Malakoff. J.B. is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Nadine Mettlin, Gladys McKnight, brothers James, Charles, Marshall, Donald, Jerry and Jeff....

Mable  Esperance Graham

Mable Esperance Graham

Nov 28, 2018

Mable Esperance Graham age 94 woke up Wednesday morning November 28, 2018 in the presence of here Lord and Savior. Mable was born August 27, 1924 in Renner, Texas to Robert Milner McElroy and Mable Hannah Davis McElroy. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Mable, husband William Peyton Graham, and brother W.E. McElroy. Her beautiful legacy...

Brian Sanders

Brian Sanders

Nov 28, 2018

Carlton Brian Sanders, 57 of Trinidad, TX passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at his home. Brian was born in Shreveport, LA to Bill Sanders and Linda Henderson.Brian is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda Sanders, father, Bill Sanders, and daughter Crystal Brooke Sanders.He is survived by his son, Blake Sanders, son, Colton Sanders, daughter, Brianne Sanders-Reynolds, son,...

Jim  Ray Smith

Jim Ray Smith

Nov 22, 2018

Jim Ray Smith, 99 of Tool, TX passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 in Tyler, TX.Jim was born April 15, 1919 in Tool, TX to Dan and Eula Smith.He is preceded in death by his father, Dan Smith, mother, Eula Smith, his wife of 62 years, Maurine Landrum Smith, and his son Donald Ray Smith.He is survived by his two...

Kenneth  Patrick McQuagge

Kenneth Patrick McQuagge

Nov 21, 2018

Kenneth Patrick McQuagge, 69 of Payne Springs, TX passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018.Kenneth was born in Dallas, TX to Clayton and Naomi McQuagge.He is preceded in death by his father, Clayton McQuagge, mother, Naomi McQuagge, step-mother, Martha McQuagge, and brother, Mike McQuagge.He is survived by his wife, Norma McQuagge, daughter, Shelby Chassell, duaghter, Suzanne Leigh Yates, son Jonathan McQuagge,...

Buddie  Lee Brodie

Buddie Lee Brodie

Nov 12, 2018

Buddie Lee Brodie age 52, passed away on November 12, 2018 at home in Seven Points, Texas.  Buddie was born in Dallas, TX to the late Roman Brodie and Durwood Brodie.  He is survived by two brothers Darrell Brodie, Durwood Brodie Jr., "Woody".  "Bud" Brodie had three children Lelia D. Tuttle, Harley Brodie, and Dillon Brodie.His favorite places to be...

Flora  Mae Parker

Flora Mae Parker

Nov 6, 2018

Flora Mae Parker, 59 years old of Trinidad, TX, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday November 6, 2018.She was born in Dallas, TX, daughter of Willie Parker, Jr. and Nancy Copeland Parker.Flora enjoyed her family with seven children and 18 grandchildren.She is survived by William Jonas, the father of her children.  Son, James and Crystal Jonas; their children...

Richard Barndt

Richard Barndt

Nov 3, 2018

Richard Barndt, 67 of Malakoff, TX passed away at his home on November 3, 2018.Richard was born to Charles and Alice Barndt in Oklahoma City, Ok.He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Barndt, and mother, Alice Barndt.He is survived by his wife, Helen Barndt, the mother of his children and dear friend, Susan Barndt son, Jason Cale and wife...

Randall  Garnett Jackson

Randall Garnett Jackson

Oct 27, 2018

Randall professed his faith at an early age and united with the First Baptist Church, then later rededicated and united with the Petersburg Baptist Church.Randall Garnett Jackson Sr. was born in Fort Worth, TX on May 12, 1960 to Lloyd Anderson and Alma Lee Jackson. He attended Malakoff High School and Dunbar High where he graduated and obtained his diploma....

Michael  Dale Voyles

Michael Dale Voyles

Oct 27, 2018

Michael Dale Voyles, 47 years old of Malakoff, Texas passed away October 27, 2018.He was born in Mesquite, Texas to his proud parents, Julius Vincent Voyles and Susan Dianne Voyles .Michael was a valued member of the Malakoff community, especially at First Baptist Church of Malakoff. He was a great Malakoff Tigers fan and will be missed greatly in Tiger Nation.He...

Randy  Lynn Graves

Randy Lynn Graves

Oct 22, 2018

Randy Lynn Graves, 64 years old of Trinidad, TX passed away at his residence Monday, October 22, 2018.  Randy was born in Dallas, TX, to Audie Lee Graves.He was long-time resident of Beachwood Estate having been here for the past 18-20 years.  He spent many hours with his friends at the Clubhouse.He is survived by his Daughter, Amanda Wilson and...

Karen  Grace Adams

Karen Grace Adams

Oct 21, 2018

Karen Grace Adams, age 15, joined her Savior in Heaven, October 21, 2018, in Dallas, TX.Karen Grace was born on May 28, 2003, in Athens, TX, to her mother Elisabeth Jarvis and father Michael Jarvis. Carrying a smile as bright as the sun, Karen was known for her courage, strength and unwavering faith. She attended Malakoff Middle School, where she...