Obituaries

Jewerl "JR" Watkins

Jun 6, 2024

Jewerl "JR" Watkins, 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather & brother, was called to his eternal resting place on June 6, 2024.

He entered this world on May 21, 1947 in Sherman, TX, born to Alfred and Willie (McCoy) Watkins.

Jewerl was a lifelong resident of the Malakoff area. He served his country, in the Army, and was injured while...

Ray Fritz

May 31, 2024

Ray Fritz, 85, beloved father, grandfather, and brother was called to his eternal resting place on May 31, 2024. He entered this world on March 13, 1939 in Grand Saline, TX, born to Albert and Onnie Fritz.

From the time Ray was a young man, he worked with his hands and was constantly creating something out of nothing. He...

Robby Lewis

May 27, 2024

Robby Lewis, 77, of Malakoff, passed away in Athens, Texas on Monday, May 27, 2024 after a short illness. Robby and his twin brother, Bobby, were born on May 10, 1947 in Beaumont, Texas to Flonnie and J.L. ("Peanut") Lewis. Besides Bobby, Robby had one older brother, Mickey, and two older sisters, Patricia, and Kay. Robby grew up in Fannett,...

Joe Cooper

May 25, 2024

JB Preston

May 19, 2024

James B. Preston, 96, of Trinidad, TX was called to his heavenly home on May 19, 2024.

He was born June 2, 1927, in Waxahachie, TX to Hulon and Edna Preston.

JB served our country in the Army during World War II.

Through his life-long career as a grocery man he served in many capacities. He was an owner of...

Dorothy Waitman

May 3, 2024

Dorothy Waitman was called to her eternal resting place on May 3, 2024. She entered this world on February 6, 1947 in Saint Clairsville, OH, born to Lazo and Catherine Chorvich.

Dorothy was a member of Payne Springs United Methodist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents Lazo and Catherine Chorvich, brothers George Chorvich, Arthur Chorvich, and...

Jo Hennessee

May 1, 2024

Jo Betsy Hennessee, 79, beloved wife and Mimi went to her heavenly home on May 1, 2024.

She entered this world on February 8, 1945 in Payne Springs, TX, born to E S "Dugan" and Minnie (Griffith) Hunter. She's loved by so many. She was the kind of caregiver who let youngsters know where they stood through her frank,...

Martha Deatley

Apr 28, 2024

Martha Deatley, 76 moved to her heavenly home on April 28, 2024.

Martha was born in Boswell, Oklahoma on June 6, 1947 to Johnny Hicks and Clara Walker Hicks. She loved children and spent many years in child care. Being part Cherokee, she has a great fondness of the Cherokee Nation Culture. Martha was a Pentecostal preacher and...

Tena Carrell

Apr 28, 2024

Tena Carrell was born Ernestine Mathews, at 8:55, on the morning of August 3, 1944, in Athens, TX, to Wretha Viola Morgan Mathews Stanfield and Ernest Derwood Mathews. She lost her year-long battle with salivary gland cancer on April 28, 2024.

Tena grew up in Dallas, TX and graduated from W.H. Adamson High School in 1962. Her career as a...

Marilyn Quinn

Apr 22, 2024

On April 22, 2024 our beloved mother and grandmother, Marilyn Quinn, 73, was called to her eternal resting place.

She was born on December 24, 1950 in Dallas, TX, to Temp and Edward Louise Aday.

Marilyn lived to care for her grandbabies and great grandbabies.

She is preceded in death by her parents Temp and Edward Louise Aday,...

Margret Tomlinson

Apr 18, 2024

Margret Tomlinson, beloved mother and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on April 18, 2024.

She entered this world on January 4, 1931 in Megargel, TX, born to Dave and Anna Turner.

Margret received her bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and her master's degree she received from Oklahoma University, both of which she...

Gary Riddle

Apr 16, 2024

Gary Michael Riddle, age 58, known as Mikey by family and friends, was called to his eternal resting place on April 16, 2024.

He entered this world on December 9, 1965 in Grand Prairie, TX, born to Rex and Barbara (Russey) Riddle.

Michael "Mikey" never met a stranger and always, willingly helped anyone in need. He usually had a...

Jerry Elmore

Apr 15, 2024

Jerry Elmore, 85, was called to his eternal home on April 15, 2024.

He was born June 30, 1938 in Dallas, TX, to Jason and Edna (Tucker) Elmore.

Jerry worked for Federal Pacific for 28 years before retiring. He was a member of Legendary Baptist Church. As his four boys were growing up he enjoyed being a Little League...

Jesse Webb

Apr 8, 2024

Jesse Webb, 41, was called to his eternal home on April 8, 2024.

Jesse was born on October 14, 1982 in Henderson, TX to Joe Webb Jr. and Rachel Berry Webb.

He worked in the oil field many years. He had a passion for this type of work moving up to become a tool pusher. He then enjoyed a career as a...

Tracey Bates

Apr 5, 2024

Tracey Bates, 55, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and aunt was called to her eternal resting place on April 5, 2024.

Tracey was born on June 13, 1968 in Irving, TX to Thomas Wayne Smith and Kelly Smith.

She graduated Mabank High School in 1988.

Tracey is preceded in death by her father Thomas Wayne Smith.

She is survived by her...

Janet Barker

Apr 1, 2024

Janet Barker, 73, our loving wife, mom, and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on April 1, 2024.

She was born December 15, 1950 in Indianapolis, IN to William Thomas and Imogene Birge Nunn.

Janet lived her life for her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her animals.

She is preceded in death by her parents...

Brenda Grimes

Apr 1, 2024

Brenda Grimes, 68, was called to her eternal resting place on April 1, 2024.

She entered this world on September 4, 1955 in Abilene, TX, born to Howard and Vernie (Bleeker) Cargill Sr.

She had a great joy for life and loved being around her grandbabies, her girls and family. She loved to laugh and would often prank her...

Lottie Dalton

Mar 31, 2024

Lottie A. Dalton, 77 years old, of Payne Springs, Texas passed away Sunday March 31, 2024 in Athens Texas.

Lottie was born on May 26, 1946 in Clinton, Oklahoma to William Harold and Tommie Helen (Lane) Webb.

Lottie was a very dependable, hard worker and loyal employee at DAC Vision for over 28 years.

Lottie is preceded in death by...

Haven Koonce

Mar 20, 2024

Our sweet angel Haven Nicole Koonce was called to her heavenly home on March 20, 2024. She was met with her by her aunts Ashley and Emily Koonce.

She will forever be missed by her parents Hayden Koonce and Lila Taylor, her paternal grandparents Chris Koonce and Christina Gray, her maternal grandparents James Taylor and Brandi Barber, her big...

Bonnie Kolb

Mar 19, 2024

Visitation for Bonnie Kolb, 86 is scheduled for 11:00 AM Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Huckabee Memorial Cahpel, Seven Points, TX. Service will follow at 12:00 PM with Tim Weathered officiating.

Bonnie was born February 9, 1938 in Oklahoma City, OK to Millard and Gracie Todd.

She is preceded in death by her parents Millard and Gracie, husband...