Obituaries

Kathleen Hale Jordan

Sep 16, 2022

Kathleen Jordan, 81, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother was called to her heavenly home on September 16, 2022.

She entered this world on March 4, 1941 in Plainwell, MI, born to William and Martha Kinney.

Kathleen was a member of Aley Methodist church. She was an animal advocate and volunteered at the Cedar Creek Humane Society for many years. She...

Harold Colvin

Sep 8, 2022

Harold Morris Colvin, 88, beloved dad, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, was called to his eternal heavenly home on September 8, 2022.

Harold was one of twelve children born to Warren G. and Jodie F. Colvin; born January 19, 1934 in Kemp, TX.

As a young man, Harold grew up in Flagg Lake, learning farming, hunting, fishing, and trapping, and...

Eileen Thennis

Sep 4, 2022

Eileen Thennis, 94, was called to her eternal home on September 4, 2022.

She entered this world on March 9, 1928 in Britton, SD, born to Harry and Clara Zwickel.

Eileen is preceded in death by her husband Robert "Bud" Thennis, parents Harry and Clara Zwickel, grandson Joshua, and son-in-law Jerry Dodson.

She is survived by...

Athena Mitchell

Aug 26, 2022

Athena Nicole Mitchell was born into the arms of Jesus on Friday, August 26, 2022.

She was born to her mother Brittany Mitchell.

She met her grandfather James Lee Mitchell in heaven.

She is survived by her mother Brittany and grandmother Cynthia Laverne Mitchell.

A memorial service for Athena will be held on Friday, September 9,...

Bobby English

Aug 25, 2022

Bobby English Sr, age 91, passed away at his home on August 25, 2022.

Bobby was born in Dallas, TX to James English and Florence English.

He was preceded in death by his father James English; mother Florence English; wife Mary Jane English; son Danny Chris English, five brothers and a sister.

He is survived by his two sons...

Dwight W Adams

Aug 19, 2022

Dwight Adams, 73 of Seven Points, TX passed away on August 19, 2022.

Dwight was born in Bakersfield, CA to Samuel Adams and Margaret Adams.

He loved people. He was always helping people, or working on cars. He was a sharp shooter for Chrysler for over 20 years.

He was preceded in death by his father Samuel Adams;...

Don Leatherwood

Aug 14, 2022

Don Charles Leatherwood passed away August 14,2022, at the age of 83 in Malakoff, TX.

Daddy Don's battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life's challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Daddy stayed strong until the end. Daddy Don is survived by three sons and two daughters, Gary Leatherwood, Tulsa, OK;...

Jonathan Michel

Jul 26, 2022

Jonathan Michel, the beloved son, father, and brother was suddenly called to his eternal resting place on July 26, 2022. He entered this world on April 21, 1979 in Longview, TX, born to Wren and Karen Michel.

Jonathan was a member of the Nazarene Church, but he spent the last several months attending Caney Creek Baptist Church. Jonathan enjoyed hunting,...

Randall Reed

Jul 24, 2022

Randall "Randy" Reed, 64, was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

He entered this world on May 16, 1958 in Enid,Oklahoma, born to Herbert and Barbara Reed. Randall had lived in the Athens area over 50 years.

He didn't know a stranger, and everyone knew him as a good-hearted soul who loved working...

Eddie Joe Gage

Jul 17, 2022

Eddie Gage, 70, of Kemp, passed away July 17, 2022 in Gun Barrel City.

Eddie was born in Dallas, TX on May 30, 1952 to Rexal Mims Gage and Ethel Virginia Fewell Gage.

He loved fishing and hunting and spending time with his family. He retired from the city of Seven Points. He and his wife Gena played Santa...

Charles Edward Starkes

Jul 16, 2022

Charles Starkes, 84, of Larue TX, beloved dad, pawpaw, and friend was called to his eternal resting place on July 16, 2022.

He entered this world on October 13, 1937 in Athens, TX, born to Isaac and Loreen Starkes.

Charles worked many years for Curtis Mathis Manufacturing. He was a carpenter for Mediterranean Homes. He...

Harry Don Heickman

Jul 10, 2022

Harry Heickman, age 64, passed away on July 10, 2022 in Trinidad, TX.

Harry was born in Beaumont, TX to Harry Heickman and Royce Heickman.

He was preceded in death by Harry Heickman (Father).

He was a truck driver by trade and enjoyed driving across country. He worked the pipelines for a while. His greatest past time is spending...

Eldon Ray Cox

Jul 7, 2022

Eldon Ray "Grampy" Cox, 73 of Kemp, was called to meet his heavenly father on Thursday, July 7, 2022, with his family by his side. Grampy was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to everyone. He very rarely met a stranger.

Eldon graduated college with an engineering degree and retired after 46 years from...

Marshall Lee Turner

Jul 3, 2022

Marshall Turner, age 60, passed away on July 3, 2022.

Marshall was born August 2, 1961 in McKinney, TX to LeRoy Turner and Doris Marie Rich Turner.

He is preceded in death by his mother Doris Turner, grandparents Herman L. and Chloe Turner and brother in law Tommy Shildress

Marshall is survived by his parents LeRoy...

Sammy Dowdle

Jun 25, 2022

Sammy Dowdle passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 surrounded by family.Sammy was born in Dallas, TX to Sammy and Mary Dowdle. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Dowdle; grandparents George and Ola Dowdle; grandparents Sam and Grace Futrell; daughter Cynthia McConnell; brother-in-law Dean Douglas.He is survived by his father Sammy A. Dowdle; children Samantha Gallup and husband Zachery,...

Jonathan Wayne Bradshaw

Jun 13, 2022

Jonathan Bradshaw, age 51, passed away on June 13, 2022.

Jonathan was born in Odessa, TX to Ronald Bradshaw and Nancy Bradshaw.

He moved to the area in 1975. He was a graduate of Kemp High School. He loved rock-n-roll and playing the drums. He enjoyed traveling, and has been to 40 states.

He was preceded in death by his...

John Daniel Hudson

Jun 12, 2022

John Hudson, 74,was called to his heavenly home on June 12, 2022.

He was born on August 7, 1947 in Rusk, TX, to Henry and Lorine Hudson.

He has lived in this area most of his life in the Tool, Payne Springs, Eustace areas. He loved the Lord and loved serving him. He was honored to...

Janice Kay Carson

Jun 5, 2022

Janice Carson, 73, loved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister was called to her heavenly home on June 5, 2022.

She entered this world on October 23, 1948 in Joplin, MO, born to Gene and Corinne Moyer.

Janice was an avid reader. She enjoyed reading Christian books and her Bible. She attended Cedar Creek Church of God, Mabank until...

Jessie Mae Ellis

Jun 4, 2022

Jessie Mae Ellis passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022. She was born April 20, 1967 in Corsicana, TX to Elbert and Ruby Snowden. She attended school in Trinidad, TX.

She married her husband Mark Ellis November 9, 2002. They resided in Crossroads, TX. Together they had three children Lori Mae, Mark Clayton, and Michael Douglas Ellis and adopted children Buster...

Paula L Mullican

May 22, 2022

Paula Mullican, 83, was called to her eternal resting place on May 22, 2022.

She entered this world on November 7, 1938 in Dallas, TX, born to Paul and Flora Huffman.

She worked as an apartment manager in Mesquite, TX for 18 years. She moved to the Henderson County area in 2008. After her mother and her only sister...