Obituaries

Mack  Henry Dickey  III

Mack Henry Dickey III

Apr 29, 2017

Mack Henry Dickey III, 66 of Malakoff, TX passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017.Mack was born in Dallas, TX to Mack Dickey Jr. and Jeffie Marie Dickey.He is preceded in death by his parents; Mack and Jeffie Dickey, grandparents; Lawrence Crist, Gertrude Crist, Mack Dickey Sr., Susie Dickey.He is survived by his son; Mack Henry Dickey IV and wife Julia,...

Sandra Henderson

Sandra Henderson

Apr 26, 2017

Sandra Henderson, 74 of Athens, TX passed Wednesday, April 26, 2017.Sandra was born April 27, 1942 in Dallas, TX to Raymond and Dorthy Louise Henderson.She is preceded in death by her parents; Raymond Henderson, Dorothy Henderson, sisters; Marilyn "Babe" Allen, Carolyn Henderson, and brother; Bobby Ray Henderson.She is survived by her children; Sherrie and husband David Whiteley, Raman Nassar, Shannon...

Willow  Presley Dark

Willow Presley Dark

Apr 26, 2017

Willow Presley Dark was born into heaven Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in Athens, TX.Willow was born to Sara and Michael Dark of Athens, TXShe is preceded in death by her grandfather; Charles Dark.She is survived by her parents; Michael and Sara, brothers; Joseph, Jaden, Oliver. grandmothers; GiGi, Nana, great-grandmother; MoMo, aunts and uncles; Mae, Daniel, Shannon, Priscilla, Sheldon, Kamden, Steve,...

Josephine  Vincenza Pelligra

Josephine Vincenza Pelligra

Apr 23, 2017

Josephine Vincenza Vaiana Pelligra age 95 passed away peacefully in Malkaoff, TX on April 23, 2017. Ms. Pelligra was born February 26, 1922 in Chicago, IL to Lorenzo Antonio Vaiana and Anna Marie Genco Vaiana. She worked many years for North America Airlines and NASA. Preceding her in death are her parents Lorenzo and Anna Marie Vaiana, husband Ellisio Foust...

Patricia  Ann Zotzky

Patricia Ann Zotzky

Apr 21, 2017

Patricia Ann Zotzky age 72, of Malakoff passed peacefully Friday, April 21, 2017 to her eternal heavenly home. Pat was born in Houston, TX on September 9, 1944 to Francis Lee and Mildred Faye Jackson.Preceding her in death are her parents Francis and Mildred Jackson, her loving husband Fred Zotzky, mother-in-law Alma Zotzky, and father-in-law Fritz Zotzky. She is survived...

Karen  E Eberlein

Karen E Eberlein

Apr 14, 2017

Karen E. Eberlein of Chandler, TX, went on to be with her heavenly Father Friday afternoon, April 14th, 2017; while staying at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, TX.Ms Eberlein was born 63 year ago, September 10, 1953 in Midland, TX, the precious little daughter of Monroe Spradlin and Ila Brown Spradlin. She lived in the Cedar Creek Lake area...

Patty  Virginia Ramsey

Patty Virginia Ramsey

Apr 14, 2017

Patty Virginia Ramsey, 51, of Mabank, TX passed away Friday, April 14, 2017 in Tyler, TX. Patty was born July 21, 1965 to Herman and Anna Lou Broughton in Athens, TX. She is survived by her husband, David, brothers, John Parks, Leland Broughton, her loving animals, and numerous friends, family, and loved ones. She was a longstanding member of the...

George  Kenneth Taft  Jr

George Kenneth Taft Jr

Apr 10, 2017

George Kenneth Taft Jr., 91, of Dallas, TX passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 in Dallas, TX. He was born January 19 to George Sr and Josephine Taft in Boston, MA. George is preceded in death by his parents; George Taft Sr, and Josephine Taft, wife; Mavis Taft, Grandson; James Elliott Marsh III. He is survived by his children; Carol...

Charlie  Thomas Burnette

Charlie Thomas Burnette

Apr 8, 2017

Charlie Thomas Burnette,8 6 of Trinidad, TX passed away on April 8, 2017 in Dallas. He was born on July 29, 1930 to A.C. Burnette and Evelyn Averett Burnette in Salem, NC.Charlie joined the US Navy on Aug 6, 1947. He spent four years in the Navy serving on the USS Pasadena, receiving the Good Conduct Medal, and China Service...

Lee  Roy Stecher

Lee Roy Stecher

Apr 8, 2017

Lee Roy Stecher, long-time resident of Star Harbor, Malakoff, Texas, passed away on April 8, 2017.Lee Roy Stecher was born on February 11, 1926, in Cameron, Texas to Leo Stecher and Ottilie Marak Stecher.He graduated from Yoe High School in 1944, where he lettered on the Cameron Yoe football team. He served in the United States Navy during World War...

Richard  L Diehl

Richard L Diehl

Apr 7, 2017

Richard L. Diehl, of Scurry, TX, passed away suddenly Friday morning in Kaufman, TX at Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital Emergency Room.He was born 73 years ago in Omaha, NE the son of William (Bill) Lamar Diehl and Luella Beamon Diehl. Being a man of longevity, Richard served our country in the US Navy and Navy Reserves for 12 years...

Francis  Donald Drake

Francis Donald Drake

Apr 7, 2017

Francis Donald Drake left this earthly life at the age of 83. We know that his belief in our Lord and Savior will place him in the presence of God for eternity. Francis was born February 21, 1932, in Owosso, Michigan to Harold and Florence (Brown) Drake. He married Martha "Jane" Seeger on June 20, 1953, and would have celebrated...

Warren Calvin "Cal" Miller

Warren Calvin "Cal" Miller

Apr 6, 2017

Warren Calvin "Cal" Miller, 92 years old of Mabank, TX, slipped from the walks of this earthly life peacefully on Thursday morning, April 6, 2017 at his residence in the Mabank Nursing Home. "Cal" was born in Montalba, TX to William O. Miller and Lena HowardMiller. He was raised in the Tool area where he completed his education and "graduated"...

David Brewer

David Brewer

Apr 3, 2017

David Brewer, 52 of Malakoff, TX lost his hard-fought battle on Monday, April 3, 2017. David was born July 11, 1964 to Louise Buckelew and Charles Brewer in Waxahachie, TX. David was and electrician for 46 years. He was marred to his beloved wife, Mary, for 32 years, and had three wonderful children and many grandchildren. He is preceded in...

Charles  "Speedy" Ward

Charles "Speedy" Ward

Apr 3, 2017

Charles "Speedy" Ward Sr, 51 of Malakoff, TX passed away Monday, April 3, 2017. Speedy was born January 30, 1966 to Elton and Doris Ward in Dallas, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents; Elton and Doris Ward. He is survived by his children; Amanda Ward, Charles Elton Ward Jr., Travis Ward, brothers; Damon Ward, Tim Ward, sister;...

Sherline Bess

Sherline Bess

Apr 2, 2017

Sherline BessSherline Bess, 77 years old of Mabank, TX, died peacefully at home early Sunday, April 2, 2017. She was born in St Louis, Missouri the precious little daughter of William Junge and Hester Dallas Junge. Sherline loved spending time with her large family and playing Bingo. She is survived by her daughters Barbara Williams; Debbie Stidger and husband Robert;...

Gloria Walker

Gloria Walker

Apr 1, 2017

Gloria Walker age 58 of Malakoff, TX passed away on April 1, 2017 in Tyler, TX. Gloria was born on February 18, 1959 in Crandall, TX to Ruben Walker and Geraldine Minter Walker.Gloria was a member of First Baptist Church, Walker Street, Malakoff. She is preceded in death by her parents Ruben and Geraldine Walker, sister Janie Richardson, and brother...

Fenton Wood

Fenton Wood

Mar 27, 2017

Fenton Wood age 94 of Bryan, TX entered into eternal rest on March 27, 2017. Fenton was born on August 26, 1922 in Okmulgee, OK to Fenton Milord Wood and Pearl Mount Wood. He served in the Army from 1941 - 1946. He was a member of the Rotary Club and Tuboscope Retirees Club. While living in Malakoff, he was...

Mickey  Darnell Lewis

Mickey Darnell Lewis

Mar 26, 2017

Mickey Darnell Lewis, 72, of Malakoff died at home on Sunday, March 26, 2017 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born in Malakoff to Flonnie Cude Lewis and James Lester "Peanut" Lewis on June 15, 1944. He grew up and attended school in Fannett, Texas. He graduated from Hamshire-Fannett High School in 1962. He attended Stephen F. Austin...

Katy  A. Shinault

Katy A. Shinault

Mar 26, 2017

Katy Aline Shinault, 71 years old of Malakoff, Texas passed away peacefully in Malakoff, Texas on March 26, 2017. She was born on March 26, 1946 in Corsicana, Texas, to Willie and Gladys Montgomery. Katy was preceded in death by her father; Willie Montgomery, mother; Gladys Montgomery, four brothers and two sisters.She is survived by her husband; Thomas Shinault, daughters;...