Obituaries

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...

Randy McLaren

Mar 5, 2024

Randy McLaren, 73, of Trinidad, TX, passed away on March 5, 2024.

Randy was born in Bloomington, MN to Peter and Geraldine McLaren.

Lake life was Randy's favorite. He loved being on the lake in his boat. He also served many businesses around the lake over the past 18 years operating AAAA Plus Fire Protection.

He was preceded in...

James Stephenson

Feb 12, 2024

Jim Stephenson moved to his heavenly home on February 12, 2024, at 68 years old. Jim was born September 27, 1955, in Lampasas, Texas and named James Patterson Stephenson, Jr. Most of his younger years he was called Jim Pat or

J.P.

Jim's family moved to Corsicana, Texas in the late 1950's. He graduated from Corsicana High School...

Constance Harris

Feb 10, 2024

Constance Reed Harris 74, moved to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Waiting for her were her parents, Peter and Lynne Reed and her husband, George.

Connie was born in Boston on April 12, 1949. She was a lively, gregarious little girl who was always up to something. Her mother said that she would get Connie ready for...

Denell Olmstead

Feb 8, 2024

Denell Olmstead, age 64, passed away early on Thursday, February 8, 2024 after a courageous 8-month battle with cancer. As a self-proclaimed, fighter, she would want everyone to know she did everything she could in fighting the hard battle. She also understood that sometimes God's plans are bigger and different than ours.

Born on May 17 1959, Denell grew...

William "Bill" Green

Jan 29, 2024

William "Bill" Green of Malakoff, Tx entered his heavenly home Monday, January 29. Bill was born on July 28, 1928, to Guy Green and Jewell Poole Green in Chandler, Tx. He graduated from Chandler High School in 1945. Bill earned his Bachelor of Science Degree and Master's Degree in Education from East Texas State University at Commerce.

Bill married...

Caddo Smith Jr.

Jan 20, 2024

Caddo Smith Jr., 49, passed away on January 20, 2024.

He was born on July 7, 1974 in in Houston, TX to Caddo Smith Sr. and Lana Smith.

He is preceded in death by his father Caddo Smith Sr., son Harry Smith, son Caleb Smith, and brother JR Smith.

Caddo is survived by his mother Lana Smith, children Elijah...

Mariann Hill

Jan 16, 2024

Our dear sweet mother, Mariann Jean Hill of Eustace, TX sadly passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at the age of 100 years. Mariann was born on January 7, 1924 to Alfred Selmer and Leona Marie Noreen Nelson in Minneapolis, MN.

She married Raymond Alton Hill on January 13, 1945 in Ventura, CA. A little back story, while...

Mildred Saunders

Jan 15, 2024

Faye Saunders, 89, was called to her eternal resting place on January 15, 2024.

She entered this world on February 2, 1934 in Ranger, TX, born to Herman Brack and Hazel Marie (Stevens) Dempsey. Though now in God's Presence, she will always be remembered as a beloved wife, mother and grandmother.

Faye was preceded in death by parents Herman...