Obituaries

Ira  Jim McKee

Ira Jim McKee

Sep 24, 2016

Ira Jim McKee was born January 15, 1943 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Chester Leroy McKee and Opal Bernice Williams McKee. He was the youngest of three boys and had one younger sister. During his younger years, he was raised in Fox, Oklahoma. He learned the value of hard work from a young age working as a café dishwasher when he...

Gloria Brockhoff

Gloria Brockhoff

Sep 22, 2016

Gloria Brockhoff of Malakoff, Texas passed away on September 22, 2016 at the age of 78. Gloria was born on August 19, 1938 in Leavenworth, KS to E. J. White and Geraldine Logan White. She was survived by two nieces, Misty Cannon and Sunny White, one nephew, Rob White, cousin, Nancy Jo Grayson, special friend, Esteen Pettis. She is preceded...

Beni  Odell Shelton

Beni Odell Shelton

Sep 19, 2016

Beni Odell Shelton of MT. Pleasant, Texas passed away on September 19, 2016 at the age of 77. Beni was born on May 24, 1939 in Fort Worth, Texas to Herman Odell Shelton and Eleanor Ernestine McElroy Shelton. He is survived by his three sons, Dustin and wife Pamela Shelton, Marti Shelton, Dari and wife Lisa Shelton, numerous grandchildren. He...

Weta  Mae Spivey

Weta Mae Spivey

Sep 16, 2016

Weta Mae Spivey stepped peacefully into the arms of her heavenly Father early Friday morning September 16, 2016 while residing at the South Place Nursing Home in Athens, TX. She was born 83 years ago in Tool, TX on Tarapin Ridge to the happy parents of I.D. Hearne and Lillie Hamner Hearne. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church,...

Joyce Ary

Joyce Ary

Sep 2, 2016

Joyce Ary of Trinidad, Texas passed away on September 2, 2016 at the age of 73. Joyce was born on November 30, 1942 in Graham, Texas to Jessie Cole and Ethel Simpson Cole. She is survived by her daughters, Leah Muthig and Alice Ary, son, George WE Ary, brother, Ken Cole, grandkids, Ben and Robin Muthig. She was preceded in...

James  Bryan Johnston

James Bryan Johnston

Aug 31, 2016

James Bryan Johnston of Corsicana, Texas passed away on August 31, 2016 at the age of 78. James was born on November 29, 1937 in Trinidad, Texas to Bryan Johnston and Vera Yates Johnston. James proudly served his country in the Navy for 1957 to 1960. He was a member of the Northside Baptist Church in Corsicana, Texas He is...

Betty  Jean Atkins

Betty Jean Atkins

Aug 24, 2016

Betty Jean Pfannstiel Atkins age 83 of Scottsville, KY. Died Wednesday, August 24 at 2:55 pm in Scottsville, KY. She was born in Cibolo, Texas to the late Hugo and Laura Achteberg Pfannstiel. She is the widow of John E. Atkins Sr. She is survived by her son, John E. Atkins Jr and his wife Yvonne of Farmers Branch, Texas....

John  Clyde Amyx

John Clyde Amyx

Aug 24, 2016

John Clyde Amyx, 74 year old of Seven Points, TX went on to be with his heavenly Father on August 24, 2016 at Baylor Health Care in Dallas, TX.He was welcomed into this world on November 22, 1941 by Alberle Amyx and Gwene Giles Amyx in Denton, TX. He was a very devout Christian and member of the Church of...

Brenda  Gail Bragg

Brenda Gail Bragg

Aug 23, 2016

Brenda Gail Bragg passed from the walks of this earthly life on to her heavenly Father's arms early Tuesday morning August 23, 2016 at the age of 55 years old at her home in Tool, TXShe was born in Oliver Springs, TN the daughter of Ray Lowell Brock and Sylvia Preston Brock. Her living legacy includes her loving husband of...

Walter  Ray Bowman

Walter Ray Bowman

Aug 14, 2016

Walter Ray Bowman of Malakoff, Texas passed away on August 14, 2016 at the age of 84. Walter was born on September 21, 1931 in Corbett, Texas to Robert Alwin Bowman and Sybil Reed Bowman. He was retired from the United States Air Force. He is survived by his children, Stephen, Russell and Bryce Bowman and Darla Bowman, grandchildren, Robyn...

Claude Jackson

Claude Jackson

Aug 8, 2016

Claude Jackson, 84 years old of Trinidad, TX passed away on August 8, 2016 in Trinidad. He was born June 14, 1932 In Missouri to William Byron Jackson and Leona Becraft Jackson. The Jacksons moved to Trinidad when Claude was a little boy. Claude served our country's military forces in the United States Air Force. Claude is preceded I death...

Carter  Jean Creech

Carter Jean Creech

Aug 8, 2016

Funeral service will held for Carter Jean Creech at 11:00 AM, Wednesday. August 10, 2016 at Dallas Ft Worth National Cemetery. Jean was born on April 5, 1931 in Waxahachie, Texas to parents Robert Lee (Tony) and Ruby Inez (Woolverton) Byrd and went home to be with her Lord on August 8, 2016. Jean was a member of the First...

James  William Looney

James William Looney

Aug 8, 2016

James William Looney of Trinidad, TX passed away on August 8, 2016 at the age of 73. James was born on November 11, 1942 in Steele, Missouri to William Henry Looney and Rosie Irene Bryant Looney. He is survived by his loving wife Brenda Looney, son, James and wife Vickie Looney, daughter, Tammy and husband Bryan Linton, son, Michael and...

Shirley  Elaine Patek

Shirley Elaine Patek

Aug 4, 2016

Shirley Elaine Patek of Eustace, TX passed away on August 4, 2016 at the age of 90. Shirley was born on November 20, 1925 in Laporte Indiana to Kenneth Glassman and Ruth Travis Glassman. She is survived by her loving husband James Patek, son, Mark and wife Rhonda Patek, 16 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...

William  Eugene Poston

William Eugene Poston

Jul 31, 2016

William Eugene Poston age 58 Eustace, TX passed away on Sunday July 31, 2016 in Eustace. William was born in Athens, TX to Jessie Eugene Poston and Willie Lee Featherston Poston. William was a veteran of our country serving in the Army in 1975. He is preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Willie Lee, and a brother Mark...

Alina  Nicole Gamez

Alina Nicole Gamez

Jul 25, 2016

Alina Nicole Gamez was called back to heaven shortly after she came to this world in Dallas, TX on July 25, 2016. Alina was born to Adriel and Maranda Gamez of Malakoff, TX She is survived by her Grandparents; Fabian & Gloria Sandra Ayala, Damazo & Nancy Gamez,, her Great-grand parents; Pete & Alicia Ayala, Jose Ochoa Jr., Marcela Torres...

Thomas H. "Sonn" Bradley

Thomas H. "Sonn" Bradley

Jul 22, 2016

Thomas H. "Sonny" Bradley, 80 of Borger went to be with the Lord Friday July 22nd in Amarillo after a battle with cancer. Sonny was born January 30, 1936 in Trinidad, TX to Tom and Etta Mae Quinn Bradley. Sonny "Sunshine" was a ray of sunshine and light to all who knew him. He was voted Most Courteous in high...

Margarett  Ann Blanton

Margarett Ann Blanton

Jul 21, 2016

Margarett Ann Blanton of Trinidad, TX, died peacefully early Thursday morning, July 21, 2016 in Athens at East Texas Medical Center.She was born 73 year ago in Dumas, TX, Her proud parents were Clifford F. Bolton and Lela Margaret Mullins Bolton . Her surviving family members include beloved husband Charles Blanton; her sons Donald, James, Bill, Jerry Syfrett and Jim...

James  Edward Pierce

James Edward Pierce

Jul 19, 2016

Mr. James Edward Pierce of Trinidad, TX slipped away quietly early Tuesday morning at East Texas Medical Center in Athens, TX.He was born in Dallas, TX just 78 years ago the son of Joe and Tommie Pierce . He is survived by is loving wife Joyce Frost Pierce and children Marilyn Pierce, Cary Pierce, Robert Pierce, Lesa Pierce, eight Grand...

David  Wayne Shackelford

David Wayne Shackelford

Jul 15, 2016

David Wayne Shackelford of Malakoff, Texas passed away on July 15, 2016 at the age of 72. David was born on November 25, 1943 in Fort Worth, Texas to Robert and Dorothy Shackelford. David served in the Army from 1961 to 1964 and was a member of the American Legion in Gun Barrel City, Texas. He is survived by his...