Obituaries

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...

Lucius James "Jim" White

Lucius James "Jim" White

Jun 15, 2017

Lucius James White was born September 8, 1929 at Baptist Hospital in Houston Texas to Lucius Jefferson White and Hortense Bell White. He passed away on June 15, 2017, in San Antonio, Texas. Jim, as he was known to everyone, grew up moving around Texas oil towns as his father worked for Magnolia Pipeline Company. He worked on the pipelines...

Billy Jack "" Haney

Billy Jack "" Haney

Jun 14, 2017

~~Billy Jack (BJ) Haney of Kemp, TX slipped peacefully from the walks of this earthly life to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 14th, 2017 while at ETMC Athens.  He was born 86 years ago in Waco, TX, son of John Leaman Haney and Rena Saxon Haney.  After graduation from Waco High School, BJ went on to serve...

Larry McPhail

Larry McPhail

Jun 11, 2017

Larry McPhail age 74, of Gun Barrel City passed away in Gun Barrel on June 11, 2017.Mr. McPhail was born in Garland, TX on October 2, 1942 to Daniel Fred McPhail and Robbie Louise Jones McPhail.Larry had a passion for fishing and spent much of his time enjoying this passion. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Louise...

Billie  Jeanene Grade

Billie Jeanene Grade

Jun 9, 2017

Billie Jeanene Grade 84, of Crandall, TX passed away June 9, 2017 in Dallas, TX.Billie was born September 28, 1932 in Olney, TX to Jim Jackson and Johnnie Mae Roberts Jackson.Billie worked for Hartford Insurance where she retired after 24 years of service with them.  She was also a wonderful stay at home mom who enjoyed baking, cooking, and having...

James  Alvin Allen

James Alvin Allen

Jun 8, 2017

James Alvin Allen, 78 of Trinidad, TX passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 in Athens, TXHe was born in Blossom, TX to Alvin and Lillie Faye Allen.James is survived by his wife; Betty Sue Allen, Children; Kenneth, Stevie, David, Cheryl, Shannon, Kim, Michael, Dustin, Daughters-in-law; Jennifer, Greta, Son-in-law; Mark, 16 Grandkids, and several Great-grandkids.He is preceded in death by his...

Lillie Haynes

Lillie Haynes

May 28, 2017

Lillie Haynes, of Trinidad, TX passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 in Trinidad, TX.Lillie was born December 10, 1926 in Perdido, AL to Rudolph and Mary Howell.She is preceded in death by her parents; Rudolph and Mary Howell, husband; Raymond Haynes, brothers; Ernest Howell, David Howell, Norman Howell, Lawrence Howell, sisters; Helen Fountain, Iris Malone, Lavella Cardo, daughter; Dorene Pickett,...

Barbara "Bill" Oleta Jones

Barbara "Bill" Oleta Jones

May 18, 2017

~~Barbara "Bill" Oleta Jones of Tool, TX slipped away peacefully Thursday morning, May 19, 2017 into the arms of her maker in Athens, TX at the mature age of 91 years old.She was born in Tool, TX the sweet little daughter of Lester Marvin Snowden and Pheba Hillger Snowden.She married James A. Jones, Jr. and they have three children.  The...

John  Mark Jumper

John Mark Jumper

May 11, 2017

May 11, 2017 Bro. John Mark Jumper of Trinidad, TX left the walks of this earth and entered into his eternal home with our heavenly father. John was born in Dallas, TX  to Samuel Augustus Jumper and Gladys Gertrude Chatham Jumper.He married the love of his life Mary Elizabeth "Patsy" Hughes on April 21, 1951 in Cayuga, TX.  They celebrated 66...

Marshall  Everett Grimes,  Jr

Marshall Everett Grimes, Jr

May 9, 2017

~Marshall Everett Grimes, Jr., 64 of Trinidad, TX passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, May 9, 2017 in Athens, TX. He was born  in Sweetwater, TX, the son of Marshall Everett and Sammie Smith Grimes, Sr.Marshall proudly served our country in the Army earning recognition as a sharpshooter with a M16 rifle and being honored with a National Defense Service Medal.  He...

Jessie Almond

Jessie Almond

May 2, 2017

Jessie Almond, 38, of Malakoff, TX passed away May 2, 2017 in Trinidad, CO.Jessie was born to Roger and Mary Almond January 30, in Athens, TX.Jessie is preceded in death by his grandparents; Lucille and Leroy Almond, parents; Roger Almond, Mary Almond, and sister; Melanie Dickenson.He is survived by his wife; Lori Almond, sons; Aaron Almond, Cory Almond, Nicholas Almond,...

Gene  E Pablo

Gene E Pablo

May 1, 2017

~~www.fourmilelutheranchurch.org/dir~~www.fourmilelutheranchurch.org/dir~~Pablo, Gene Edward Born Waterloo, IA, February 8, 1937, he went to meet his maker May 1st 2017.  Because his mother died when he was only 4, he was raised in various foster and children homes.  Gene graduated in 1954, Waverly, IA and then earned his B.A. Degree in 1958 at Capital University, Columbus, OH. He served three years in...