Obituaries

Larry  Dean Fate

Larry Dean Fate

Dec 12, 2017

Larry D. Fate of Tool, TX, formerly of Corsicana, Dallas; Tulsa and Tahlequah, OK, died peacefully at Vitas Hospice Unit in Carrollton on Tuesday, December 12th.   He was born in Casson, MN in 1941 to Merle and Mildred Fate.   The family moved to Tahlequah in 1944 where he lived until joining the U.S. Army where he served for 3 years. ...

Rosie  Bell Powers

Rosie Bell Powers

Dec 10, 2017

Rosie Bell Powers, 81 years old of Tool, TX, was stepped on to the street of gold to be with her with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 10, 2017.She was born in Oakwood, TX, daughter of Bob Woodard and Rosie Lee Woodard .Rosie was a member of faithful member of the Beacon Church of Christ in Gun Barrel City...

Tyson  Wade Beaird

Tyson Wade Beaird

Dec 6, 2017

Tyson Wade Beaird of Houston, Texas passed away on Monday December 4, 2017 at 7:15 am, he was involved in a single car accident, he was alone in the vehicle.Tyson was preceded in death by his father Mark W. Beaird.Tyson was born in Houston, Texas on September 7, 1982. He graduated from Christian Life Academy of Tool in 2000. He...

Robert  John Wells

Robert John Wells

Dec 5, 2017

~~Robert John Wells, 42 years old of Van, TX, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 in Dallas, TX after a brief illness.He was born  in Dallas, TX, June 8, 1975.  Robert was a gifted horse trainer; hence he was also known as the Horse Whisperer.  He spent a number of years traveling to the track with the horses and staying...

Lucille Anthonette "Lulu" Hazell

Lucille Anthonette "Lulu" Hazell

Dec 3, 2017

December 3, 2017 Lucille "LuLu" Hazell our precious wife, mother, Nannie, and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior.  Lulu age 84 is a longtime resident of Malakoff, TX.Lulu was born May 8, 1933 in Houston, TX to Charles Vincent Skero and Sally Rose Sedito Skero.She met the love of her life and soulmate Clayton Eugene "Buddy"...

Kate Minnie Pearl Venable

Kate Minnie Pearl Venable

Dec 1, 2017

~~MINNIE PEARL "KATE" VENABLEMinnie Pearl "Kate" Venable, age 89, of Tool, TX went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 01, 2017 in her home in Tool attended by her husband and children.Kate was born in Tool, TX to George and Geneva (Mullins) Pierce and was the fourth of five daughters.  Growing up she enjoyed sewing,...

Gloria  Valdez Rivera

Gloria Valdez Rivera

Nov 28, 2017

~~Ms. Gloria Valdez RiveraGloria Valdez Rivera (Mima) was born on April 20th in Cuba in 1937 and rose to heaven on November 29th, 2017 and rose to heaven on November 28th, 2017 to be with her beloved husband Pedro Calisco Rivera (Chico) and her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  She leaves behind her loving family, her daughter Ana Canup, her...

Pearl Pauline "Pauline" Lambert

Pearl Pauline "Pauline" Lambert

Nov 24, 2017

Pearl Pauline Lambert, 99 years old of Kemp, TX, passed away peacefully Friday morning, November 24, 2017 in Kemp, TX.Ms. Lambert was born in DeKalb, TX, the daughter of Andrew Jackson Helton and Evia Lee McMillian Hawkins on November 19, 1918.She is survived by many family members beginning with daughter, Delores Moore of Gun Barrell City, son, Lee Roy Mitchell of...

Flora B "Flo" Robb

Flora B "Flo" Robb

Nov 23, 2017

Flora B. Robb a lifetime resident of Trinidad went home to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 102.Flora or Flo as most know her was born in Trinidad, TX to Peat and Sallie Airheart.She is preceded in death by her parents Peat and Sallie, husband Homer Ray Robb, sons Bobby Robb, Billy Robb, grandson Leslie Rob,...

Charles  "Bud" Blanton

Charles "Bud" Blanton

Nov 4, 2017

~~Navy Chief Petty Officer (ret.) Charles (Bud) Floyd Blanton Flat Woods, Kentucky Native and Navy Chief Petty Officer (ret.) Charles Floyd Blanton 81, passed away at his home early Saturday morning, November 4, 2017 in Trinidad, TX surrounded by love ones.Born in Flat Woods, Kentucky on March 20, 1936, he joined the Navy at the age of 20 in 1956. ...

Hazel Jonnet

Hazel Jonnet

Nov 3, 2017

Hazel Jonnet, 86 of Mabank, TX passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 in Athens, TX.Hazel was born to Gordon and Hazel Sorber in Greenville, PA.She is preceded in death by her parents; Gordon Sorber, Hazel Sorber, husband; Regis Jonnet, sons; Dennis Stuyvesant, Douglas Stuyvesant.She is survived by her son Robert Stuyvesant, siblings; Robert, Pat, Melva, Jack, Jeannie, Bill, and three...

Jefferson Upchurch

Jefferson Upchurch

Nov 1, 2017

Jefferson Walter Upchurch passed away Nov. 1 in his sleep. Born June 9, 1948 to Adrien and Ruby, his sisters Pat and Mary Francis proceeded him in death.  He served this great country in the Navy 20 years.  Survived by his son Adrian.   His big heart and stories will be remembered.

Terry Babb  Sr.

Terry Babb Sr.

Oct 27, 2017

Terry Babb Sr, 65, of Eustace, TX passed away Friday, October 27, 2017.Terry was born in Browns Valley, MN to Mack and Ann Babb.He is preceded in death by his parents Mack and Ann Babb, sister Sandra Padgett, and brother Gene Babb.He is survived by his spouse Paula Cook, children Terry Babb, Eric Babb, R.J. Babb, Jamie Honeycutt, Eddie Yates,...

Steven  Ray Beavers

Steven Ray Beavers

Oct 23, 2017

Steven Ray Beavers, was born in Rockdale, Texas on March 8, 1962 to Barbara and John Beavers.He graduated Cross Roads High School in 1980 in the top ten of his class.  He would proudly boast of that honor.Steven found solace in Montana around 1992 while driving an 18 wheeler.  He moved there shortly after choosing the wild and free lifestyle...

Evelyn  Maurine Beavers

Evelyn Maurine Beavers

Oct 22, 2017

~~EVELYN MAURINE BEAVERS Memorial service and Celebration of Life for Evelyn Maurine Beavers, 97, are scheduled for 1:00pm, Saturday November 11, 2017 at Trinidad Methodist Church with Reverend Kris Mathis officiating. She joined her Lord and Savior on October 22nd while resting peacefully at South Place Nursing Center in Athens, TX. She was born at her home in Dallas to...

Margarita  Cruz Rodriguez-Martinez

Margarita Cruz Rodriguez-Martinez

Oct 18, 2017

Margarita Cruz Rodriguez-Martinez, 77 years old of Athens, TX passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at home surrounded by her family and friends.Margarita was born in Anna Rose, TX to her parents; Adan and Petra Martinez on January 14, 1940.She is preceded in death by her father, Adan Martinez, mother, Petra Martinez, husband Isreal Rodriguez Sr., daughter, Elizabeth Rodriguez,...

Rebecca  Ann Hardy

Rebecca Ann Hardy

Oct 17, 2017

Rebecca Ann Hardy, 60 years old of Kemp, TX passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in Athens, TX.Rebecca was born in Dallas, TX to Earnest and Oudia Hardy April 7, 1957.She is preceded in death by her parents; Earnest Hardy, Oudia Fay Hardy, sister; Peggy Bowles, and brother; Earnest Lynn Hardy.She is survived by her daughters; Carrin and husband Duane...

James  Floyd Taylor

James Floyd Taylor

Oct 13, 2017

~~James Floyd Taylor, 77 years old of Trinidad, TX, passed away peacefully at his home in Trinidad, Friday morning, October 13, 2017.He was born in Canton, IL, January 11, 1940; the son of James Samuel Taylor and Dorothy Irene Burnett Taylor.James proudly served our country in the US Marine Reserves.James leaves behind a loving wife Betty; Son, Kelly Taylor and...

Melinda  Lou Pettit

Melinda Lou Pettit

Oct 8, 2017

Melinda Lou Pettit, age 45 of Log Cabin City passed away October 8, 2017 in Athens, TX.Melinda was born February 22, 1972 in Dallas, TX to Harold Milton Scott and Linda Lou Shackleford Scott.Melinda is preceded in death by her Father Harold Milton Scott, Grandparents Fern Arnold, John Ed Shackleford, Lester and Ruth Scott, Step-Father Cody David Keener, Uncle Johnny...

Ferris  Clifton Vick

Ferris Clifton Vick

Sep 25, 2017

~~Ferris Clifton Vick, 87 years old of Trinidad, TX, went to meet his Heavenly Father on September 25, 2017 in Kaufman, TX. Clift was born in Laurel, MS, February 25, 1930 the son of Roy Vick and Bessie Ridgeworth Vick.  He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Trinidad, TX.  He married Zellabell Smith from Grand Prairie in 1962.  They settled...