Obituaries

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...

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...