Obituaries

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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Patricia Kuhn

Jun 7, 2023

Patricia Lewis Kuhn, age 85 of Houston Texas (8/18/1937 - 6/7/2023)

Though Pat grew up in Fannett Texas, she was born in Houston and lived there most of her adult life. She met and married her first husband, William Kuhn in 1958 while working for Shell Oil. They had four children together before the marriage ended in 1973. After...

Dillon Boles

Jun 5, 2023

Dillon Payne Boles, beloved son, brother, grandson, was unexpectedly called to his eternal resting place on June 5, 2023.

He entered this world on May 21, 2001 in Athens, TX, born to Coy Boles and Ashley Payne.

Dillon graduated from Malakoff High School, and was a member of Life Fellowship Church in Athens.

He is preceded in death by...

Everly Bell

Jun 2, 2023

Everly Joy Bell was born into the arms of Jesus on June 2, 2023.

She is preceded in death by great-grandfather Kenneth Parsons and great uncle Jeffery Parsons.

She is survived by her mother Alicia Bell; brother Kameron Bell; grandparents Beverly & Bobby Bell; grandmother Wanda Parsons; aunts & uncles Brittany and Stephen Melton and Sabrina & Jeremy Blackerby;...

Louise Galloway

May 30, 2023

Louise Reece Galloway resided for 30 years in Star Harbor Texas before her unexected passing recently. She moved here from San Angelo Texas and Bartlesville Oklahoma with her husband Harlan and they joined the First Baptist Church in Malakoff Texas, and participated in many many activites Cedar Creek Lake offers. She is preceded in death by all her siblings, in-laws...

Kenneth Duncan

May 27, 2023

Kenneth Duncan, 87, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on May 27, 2023.

He entered this world on July 10, 1935 in Cumby, TX, born to John Henry and Jessie Fay (Morrison) Duncan. Kenneth was a truck driver as well as a bulldozer operator. He loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren....

Buddy Wilson

May 24, 2023

Buddy Wilson, 67, was called to his eternal resting place on May 24, 2023.

He entered this world on February 25, 1956 in Dallas, TX, born to James Edward and Eva Nell (Garret) Wilson.

Family members grieving his loss are Stephen E Wilson, Valerie Lee Wilson Tarbill, Debra Kay Wilson Tatum, Teresa Renee Siconolfi, Toni Ray Johnston, Brian Siconolfi and...

Linda Litton

May 22, 2023

Linda Litton, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister was called to her eternal resting place on May 22, 2023.

She entered this world on April 22, 1939 in Keokuk, IA, born to Harold and Katherine Scott. Linda loved her family. They were the most important part of her life. Linda was devoted to all, from her children all the way...

Melisa Whitehead

May 21, 2023

Melisa Diane Whitehead was born to Ronald Wayne Whitehead and Terri Lynn Riordan in Grand Prairie, Texas, on Feb. 12, 1976. She passed away in Tyler, Texas on May 21, 2023.

Melisa loved her family and friends dearly. She lived for her loved ones and went out of her way to ensure everybody else's happiness. Her son, Tristan Lannom,...

Travis Phillips

May 15, 2023

Travis Cole Phillips, 49,beloved son, father & brother, was called to his eternal resting place on May 15, 2023.

He entered this world on September 9, 1973 in Dallas, TX, born to Joseph Duane Phillips and Vickie Elaine (Story) Phillips.

He is preceded in death by his father Joseph and his brother William Wesley "Bubba" Phillips.

He is survived by...

Leonard Thompson

May 12, 2023

Leonard Junior Thompson, 84, of Malakoff, Texas passed away on May 12, 2023 from ongoing health complications.

Leonard was born on December 24, 1939 to Leonard Melton and Enola Michaels Thompson in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.

Leonard married his wife Margaret "Hellon" Tiner on January 5, 1962. Leonard and Hellon went on to have 3 children: Margaret Laverne, Johnny...

Frederick Huddle

May 9, 2023

Frederick Huddle, 73, beloved husband,father,grandfather & brother, was called to his eternal resting place on May 9, 2023.

He entered this world on February 16, 1950 in Kyoto, Japan, born to Benjamin and Martha (Bane) Huddle. Frederick was career military. He proudly served our country in the Army. He recently moved to Texas from Washington State where he was very...

Norma Riggs

May 8, 2023

Norma Riggs, 79, loved mother, sister, and grandmother passed away on May 8, 2023 with her family by her side.

Norma was born in Dallas, TX on January 16, 1944 to Ozell and Vera Margaret Hooper.

She was a bookkeeper for Sears in Dallas for 16 years. Norma loved to sing classic country music. She loved her family and was...

Timothy Conner

May 5, 2023

Timothy Conner, 62, was called to his eternal resting place on May 5, 2023.

He entered this world on January 27, 1961, born to Walter and Vivian (Strickland) Conner. Timothy served our country in the Navy.

He is preceded in death by his parents Walter and Vivian Conner.

He is survived by his sister Angela Webb & Leon Martinez, as...

Hunter Wise

Apr 27, 2023

Hunter Ray Wise, 93, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle and friend, passed from this life on April 27, 2023.

He was born the oldest of two sons to Hunter and Julia Wise on December 4, 1929, in Olney, Texas. His younger years were spent in Wortham, with summers at the family home in Butler.

He graduated from North Dallas...

Jimmy Prisock

Apr 22, 2023

Jimmy Prisock, 84, was called to his heavenly home on April 22, 2023.

He was born on July 4, 1938 in Combine, TX, to Earl and Mattie Prisock. He proudly served in the marines for 14 years. During this time he served in Vietnam. He was a passionate member of VFW Post 4376 and American Legion 310 in...