Obituaries

Virginia Gaston

Oct 21, 2023

Our precious mother/grandmother Kay Gaston passed away peacefully Saturday morning, October 21, 2023.

She was born February 28, 1939 in Dallas, TX, to Floyd and Mary Smith.

She married her soul mate A D Gaston and raised their children in Malakoff, TX. Kay retired from Cedar Lake Nursing Home. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending her...

Enrique Enriquez

Oct 17, 2023

Enrique Enriquez passed away on October 17, 2023, he was 69 years old.

Enrique was born in El Paso, TX to Sotero Enriquez and Ramona Enriquez.

He is preceded in death by his mother Ramona Enriquez, and his brother Sotero Enriquez Jr,.

He is survived by his wife Lesa Breedlove; father Sotero Enriquez; children Valarie, Eric Enriquez, Enrique...

Valree Rhoden

Oct 9, 2023

Valree Rhoden, age 84 of Athens, Texas passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023 at her home with her 3 girls surrounding her as she passed into Jesus's arms. A celebration of life will be held in Ong, Nebraska at a later date, yet to be determined.

Valree Belle Rhoden, was born in Kilgore, Nebraska on October 6, 1939,...

Meagan Roiter

Sep 24, 2023

Meagan Roiter, 30, beloved daughter, passed away on September 24, 2023.

She was born July 3, 1993 in Baytown, TX, to Denny and Cecilia Roiter.

Meagan was full of life and loved everything about life. She loved going places and doing things with her friends. She enjoyed hiking, going to movies, and Starbucks. Meagan had a passion for her career...

Jeanette King

Sep 24, 2023

Jeanette Robertson King was born August 20, 1935 in Kemp, TX. She went to meet her Lord and Saviour September 24, 2023 in Athens, TX.

Jeanette became a member of Malakoff First Assembly of God in 1964, after she moved back to Malakoff. She was a realtor for Century 21 Tomlinson Reality for over 25 years. She also served several...

Billy Rimmer

Sep 24, 2023

Billy Wayne Rimmer, 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather & brother, was called to his eternal resting place on September 24, 2023. He entered this world on November 15, 1946 in Itassca, TX, born to David and Edith Rimmer (Collins).

Billy proudly served his country in the Navy and was married to his dear wife, Leoncia, for 55 years.

He is...

Robert Bailey

Sep 22, 2023

Robert Bailey, 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather was called to his eternal heavenly home on September 22, 2023.

Robert was born on November 25, 1939 in Ada, OK, to Walter and Lola Bailey.

Preceding him in death are his parents and siblings.

Robert is survived by his loving wife Dorethy Bailey, Sons Robert Bailey and wife Linda, Ricky Bailey and...

Charlotte Sorrell

Sep 7, 2023

Charlotte Ann Sorrell, 80, beloved wife, mother & grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on September 7, 2023.

She entered this world on November 17, 1942 in Terrell, TX, born to Frank James and Nellie Lee (Sluder) Bostick.

Charlotte enjoyed gardening, especially tending to her beautiful flower beds. She raised horses and got great pleasure from brushing...

Wade Coker

Sep 3, 2023

Visitation for James Wade Coker of Malakoff, TX will be Thrusday September 7, 2023 at Saint John Lutheran Church, Athens, TX. Service will follow at 11:00 AM with Pastor Seth Davidson officiating.

Wade was born October 2, 1964 in Houston, TX to James William Coker and Barbara Dean Schutze Coker. He enjoyed fishing, watching movies, and fantasy football....

Jennifer Louise Minyard

Sep 2, 2023

Jennifer Louise Minyard, 30, died unexpectedly September 2, 2023. She was born December 27, 1992 in Redbud, IL, the daughter of Jeffery Clell Minyard and Laura Ann (Jacobs) Kane.

Surviving, in addition to her parents, is her brother, Jeffery Dell Minyard and his wife Cameron, of Irving; nieces, Emberleigh and Olivia, and nephew Jeffery, who knew her as Gigi.

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Charles Marrs

Aug 23, 2023

Charles Eddie Marrs born in Greenville, TX May 18, 1948, and left us on August 23, 2023. Charles was a Vietnam Veteran serving from 1967 - 1971.

For those that knew him, they knew his first love was golf, and maybe his second was Tequila. He was always ready with a quick remark and smirk, as he loved to make...

Lindley Davis

Aug 4, 2023

Lindley Ronald Davis, aged 87, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, peacefully passed away on August 4, 2023, in Star Harbor, TX.

Lindley was born on November 24, 1935, in Childress, TX, to Ronald Alvin Davis and Cozette Ilene Lindley (Davis).

He met the love of his life, Wannie Muriel Miller, while attending West Texas State University,...

Melanie Palmer

Jul 31, 2023

Melanie Kay Palmer was born on August 28, 1963 and passed away on July 31, 2023 in Tyler, Texas. She is survived by her loving father and mother, John H. Grogan and Norma Rogers Grogan. She is also survived by numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Allen Palmer.

Melanie will...

Eddie Pogue

Jul 9, 2023

Eddie "Bubba Jean" Pogue Jr., 74,of Malakoff was called to his heavenly home on July 9, 2023.

Eddie was born on September 4, 1948 in Dallas, TX, to Eddie Pogue Sr. and Betty Pogue.

Eddie is known all around as "Bubba Jean" the owner and operator of the famous Bubba Jeans Restaurants. The best seafood buffet around. He proudly...

Veretta Kuykendall

Jul 4, 2023

Veretta Kuykendall, 81, beloved mother, grandmother, sister passed away on July 4, 2023. She was born December 19, 1941 in Dallas,TX to William Earnest Puckett and Bessie Mae (Ellis) Puckett.

She is preceded in death by husband Rex Kuykendall; daughter Deena Soliz and son Kerry Allsup.

She is survived by her son Christopher Kuykendall; grandchildren Vanessa Soliz, grandson-in-law Glen Nicholas,...

Wanda Conn

Jul 4, 2023

Wanda Nell Conn aka "Mammie", 82 left this world peaceful with her family being beside her on July 4, 2023. She is now with the Love of her life for almost 42 years and other family members waiting for her. Though she left us behind too soon. We know this is a day she has been waiting on for 23...

Erma Morris

Jun 18, 2023

Erma Morris, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on June 18, 2023.

Erma was born in Ivanhoe, TX to Robert and Willie Willingham.

She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Willie Willingham; grandson Michael Byler; brother Haskell Willingham; sister Joyce Tracy; sister Carolyn Willingham.

She is survived by her daughter Sharon Byler; granddaughter...

Verna Chandler

Jun 15, 2023

Verna Chandler, 74, beloved mother, grandmother and sister; was called to her eternal resting place on June 15, 2023.

She entered this world on September 27, 1948 in Linden, TX, born to Troy and Vera (Warrick) Ward. She was a faithful member of New Beginnings Baptist Church in Kemp, TX. She loved family reunions as well as fishing.

She is...

Sidney Clyde Baker

Jun 11, 2023

Sidney Clyde Baker Sr., age 88, passed away peacefully at his home on June 11, 2023.

Sidney was born in Trinidad, TX to John Baker and Ada Taylor Baker.

He was preceded in death by his parents John Walter Baker and Ada Taylor Baker, and his son-in-law Leon Doughty.

He is survived by his loving wife Frances Baker;...

Virginia (Jenny) Garrett

Jun 10, 2023

Virginia (Jenny) Garrett, 71, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on June 10, 2023.

She entered this world on November 5, 1951 in Corsicana, TX, born to Emmitt and Nettie Sue Petty.

Jenny moved to the area from Corsicana 15 years ago. She was a member of Caney Creek Baptist Church.

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