Obituaries

Vera Prestriedge

Vera Prestriedge

Aug 27, 2017

~~Vera Dalton was born on January 21, 1922 in Elmo, TX to Christopher Columbus Dalton (31) and Mattie Virginia Neel (27).  She married Benjamin "Joe" Prestriedge on August 17, 1945.  They had two children during their marriage.  She passed into the Kingdom of GOD on August 27, 2017 at the age of 95. Vera was a farmer's daughter and lived most...

Patricia  J Repp

Patricia J Repp

Aug 23, 2017

~~Patricia Repp Ms. Patricia Repp, 77 of Tool, TX passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, August 23, 2017 at her residence.  She was born in North Platte, NE to Elmer McLaughlin and Vernita McFadden McLaughlin.  She is preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Vernita McLaughlin. Her surviving family members include her loving husband Ronald; five children and families: Russel, Scott, Robin,...

Jose  S Gonzales

Jose S Gonzales

Aug 23, 2017

Jose S Gonzales age 80 of Malakoff, TX passed away in Tyler, TX on August 23, 2017.Jose was born November 12, 1936 in Lubbock, TX one of seven children to Benito and Sefierina Sais Gonzales. In his early years, he was a Forest Fireman.  It was a time in his career journey that he was most proud of.  He then enjoyed...

Patricia Smith

Patricia Smith

Aug 19, 2017

Patricia Smith, 70, of Trinidad passed away Saturday, August 19 at her home in Trinidad, TX. Patricia was born in El Paso, TX to her parents Temp and Louise Aday.She is preceded in death by her father, Temp Aday, mother, Louise Aday, husband Jerry Dudley Smith Sr., brother, Charles Aday, and sister, Phyllis Gregory.She is survived by her children, Jerry Smith,...

James "Jim" Allan Scrimshire

James "Jim" Allan Scrimshire

Aug 19, 2017

~~James "Jim" Allan Scrimshire, 91 years of age, of Kemp, TX, passed away on August 19, 2017 peacefully at home.He was born on a small country cotton farm in Willow, AK. to the parents of Joe Allan Scrimshire and Lucy Isabella Goza- Scrimshire.He served our great nation by joining the Army during WWII in 1944 and in 1946 James was Honorably discharged...

Jason Overall

Jason Overall

Aug 16, 2017

Jason Overall, age 43 of Malakoff, TX passed away in Gun Barrel City, TX on August 16, 2017.Jason was born oto Donnie Overall SR. and wife Judy LeFlore Overall in Dallas, TX on May 31, 1974.He is preceded in death by his mother Judy Overall, grandparents Robert and Marie LeFlore, Charlene and Otto Eubanks.Jason's legacy lives on in his children...

Sandra  Lee Nearhoof-Hutchins

Sandra Lee Nearhoof-Hutchins

Aug 12, 2017

We celebrate the life of Sandra Lee Nearhoof. She was born into the devout Lutheran home of Houston Willard Nearhoof and Ruth Louise Thomas - Nearhoof in Youngstown, Ohio in the year of our Lord, 1943. Her parents met and married before her father received orders to go to Germany. He was serving in World War 2 when she was...

Luana  Stone Reynolds

Luana Stone Reynolds

Aug 10, 2017

Luana Stone Reynolds of Cedar Creek passed away peaceful at her home Friday, August 11, 2017.  She was born in Ft. Worth, TX and was 56 years old.  She is the daughter of Jimmy Steiger and Ginny Stone. She worked for Dallas Morning News where she delivered papers; a job that provided an opportunity to see familiar faces on a regular...

Tom  Dorman Benton

Tom Dorman Benton

Aug 9, 2017

~~Funeral services for Tom Dorman Benton, 100 of Athens are scheduled for 10:30 AM Saturday August 12, 2017 at Tool Baptist Church with Matt Faircloth officiating.  Graveside services will follow at 2:30 PM at Clover Hill Cemetery, Quitman with Ed Brennan officiating.  The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 PM Friday evening at Huckabee-Tomlinson Funeral Home in Seven...

Landon  David Tyer

Landon David Tyer

Aug 4, 2017

Landon David Tyer entered into the arms of Jesus Friday, August 4, 2017 in Dallas, TX.Landon was born to his parents Louis and Lavonna Tyer.Landon is preceded in death by his grandfather; Luther Tyer, uncles; Howard Tyer, Christopher Tyer, cousin; Kimberly McLaughlin, great-grandfather; Bobby Pierce, great-grandmother; Ruby Grant, and great-uncle; Scott McLaughlin.He is survived by his parents; Louis and Lavonna...

Patrick  "Pappy" O'Neall

Patrick "Pappy" O'Neall

Aug 4, 2017

Patrick "Pappy" O'Neall was born August 24, 1960, in Amarillo, Texas. He died Friday, August 4, 2017, with the love of his life by his side.Pappy recently retired and loved riding motorcycles, spending time at his lake house, and fishing. His favorite thing was taking his beloved wife, friends, children, and grandchildren out on the lake in his boat. He...

Greta Perkins

Greta Perkins

Jul 24, 2017

~Greta Perkins, 86 years old of Kemp, TX; passed away peacefully in Kaufman, TX.She was born November 10, 1930 in Hardeman County Texas the daughter of Homer and Bessie Higgins Yeargain .Surviving family member are daughters, Crystal Hamilton, Delana Osbourn, and Konda Shelton; son, Doy Perkins; 6 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and loved ones.She was preceded in...

James  Carlyle Harris

James Carlyle Harris

Jul 24, 2017

 Born October 13th, 1927 on a family farm near Point, Texas in Rains County.  Died July 24th, 2017 in Dallas, Texas.  He was 89.  The 7th of 10 children born to Marshall Ernest Harris and Lucy May (Smith) Harris.  He graduated from Point High School in his U.S. Army uniform.  He served in the 302nd Reconnaissance Regiment of the 1st...

Alexander  Michael Benton

Alexander Michael Benton

Jul 22, 2017

~Alexander Michael Benton of Kemp is resting safely in the arms of Jesus today.Alexander was born June 18th, 2017 in Dallas, TX and was called to be with the heavenly angels on Saturday, July 22nd, 2017.Arrangements are under the direction of the Huckabee-Tomlinson Funeral Home, Seven Points, TX.

Clifton  Clark Gandy,  Sr.

Clifton Clark Gandy, Sr.

Jul 19, 2017

~~Clifton Clark Gandy, Sr. Clifton Clark Gandy, Sr., 87 of Mesquite went to sleep Wednesday evening, July 19, 2017 to wake up in the loving arms of Jesus Christ.  Clifton was born March 16, 1930 to Julius and Corena Anderson Gandy in Crowell, TX.  He married the love of his life, Rose Marie Cook, on May 27, 1950.   Clifton proudly...

Claudia Edmiston

Claudia Edmiston

Jul 18, 2017

Claudia Miller Edmiston age 70 of Trinidad, TX passed away in Athens, TX on July 18, 2017.Claudia was born in Mobile, AL on October 11, 1946 to Alphonso Miller and Vertie LaVern England Miller. She is preceded in death by her parents Alphonso and Vertie Miller, husband Perry Pickett SR., brother Alton Boyd Miller, mother-in-law Lillie Haynes, brother-in-law Robert Pickett.She is...

Betty Lumpkin

Betty Lumpkin

Jul 13, 2017

Betty Lumpkin, 85, of Malakoff passed away Thursday, July 13 in Tyler, TX.Betty was born January 20, 1932 to Frank and Tama Arimoto in Fort Lupton, CO.She is preceded in death by her husband, James Julius Lumpkin, her parents, Frank and Tama, sisters, Helen, Mary, and brother, Carl.She is survived by her son Jim Lumpkin and family, daughter, Tama Bankheed...

Thomas  Burt Lambert

Thomas Burt Lambert

Jul 1, 2017

July 1, 2017 Thomas Burt Lambert age 53 of Trinidad, TX went to sleep and woke up in the presence of his Lord and Savior. Tommy was born to Lamond Burt Lambert and Ruby Louise Carter Lambert on September 24, 1963 in Dallas, TX. He was well known for his love and care to help anyone in need.  If you needed a...

David Warren

David Warren

Jun 27, 2017

David Warren age 52, of Gun Barrel City passed away June 27, 2017 in Dallas, TX.Mr. Warren was born January 20, 1965 in Dallas, TX to Marion Martin Warren and Sammie Joann Warren.He is survived by his wife Carol Warren, step-daughter Crystal & husband Brian Voyles, sister Elizabeth & husband Samuel Hope, brother-in-law William Hennis grandchildren Raven, Savanah, Gabrial, Serenity...

Carl  Lester Tanner

Carl Lester Tanner

Jun 17, 2017

Carl Lester Tanner, age 88 of Malakoff passed away on June 17, and entered into his heavenly home.Carl "Red" was born in Malakoff to his parents Emory Ambrose and Minnie Lee Bell Tanner. Red was one of twelve children born in this family. He served our country in World War II in the Navy. He owned a Television repair shop downtown for...