Obituaries

Doylene Stokes

Feb 19, 2023

Doylene Stokes moved from Tennessee Colony to her heavenly home Sunday morning, February 19, 2023.

She was born on April 13, 1955 in Bellmead, TX, to Lee and Marva Milsap.

Doylene loved to fish. She and Pete spent much of their married life fishing and enjoying time together. Some of the best times were spent fishing...

George Ary

Feb 14, 2023

George Ary, 80. Our beloved Father, Grandfather and Great-grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on February 14, 2023.

He entered this world on December 18, 1942 in Red Oak, Oklahoma, born to Jess and Myrtle Rose (Simmons) Ary. He worked hard all his life. Much loved, he will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his...

Jaclyn Caldwell

Feb 14, 2023

Jaclyn Caldwell, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

Jaclyn was born in Sioux City, IA to Harold and Reva Anderson.

She was preceded in death by her father Harold Anderson; mother Reva Anderson; brother John Anderson.

She is survived by her son Marty Sitzmann and wife Kelly; son Scott Sitzmann and wife Sherri, brother Jim...

William Wright

Feb 9, 2023

William B Wright, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather; was called to his eternal resting place on February 9, 2023.

He entered this world on September 11, 1942 in Athens, TX, born to Robert Odessa and Lena Mae (Abney) Wright. W.B. worked for Nipak and for the State of Texas as a corrections officer. He was a member of the...

John Noel

Feb 4, 2023

John Larkin Noel Jr, of Athens, TX passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023.

John was born in West, TX to John Noel Sr. and Mildred Alyne Noel.

He was preceded in death by his father John Noel Sr., mother Mildred Alyne Noel, brother -in-law C.R. Summerall, and niece Jenny Summerall.

He is survived by his...

Junior Jones

Jan 31, 2023

Junior Jones, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

Junior was born in Dallas, TX to Don Jones and Juanita Jones.

He was preceded in death by his father Don Jones; brother Larry Jones.

He is survived by his beloved wife Jan Jones; mother Juanita Jones; children Tommy Jones, George Jones, Kasey Gerich;...

Paul Akins

Jan 24, 2023

Paul Andrew "Andy" Akins, 68, completed his service on earth, and passed away peacefully at his home in Log Cabin, TX, on January 24, 2023.

He was born in Hugo, Oklahoma, on May 28, 1954. During many of Andy's business ventures he became the owner of the Graphic Express courier service for the Dallas-Fort Worth region. After years of...

Dwight Hughes

Jan 18, 2023

Dwight Hughes, 62, beloved husband, was called to his eternal resting place on January 18, 2023.

He entered this world on June 28, 1960 in Chicago, IL, born to Billy Frank and Johnnie Josephine (Cofer) Hughes.

Dwight was in the military, serving his country in the Army. He lived in Tennessee, for a time, before moving to and settling in...

Billy Shults

Jan 6, 2023

Billy Shults, 65, beloved husband, father, & brother, was called to his eternal resting place on January 6, 2023.

He entered this world on August 16, 1957 in Fort Worth, TX, born to Donald and Mary Shults.

He is preceded in death by his parents Donald and Mary (Elliot) Shults, one brother and one sister.

He is survived by...

Larry Jones

Dec 30, 2022

Larry Jones, 64, beloved husband, father, and grandfather was called to his heavenly home on December 30, 2022.

He born on April 1, 1958 in Athens, TX, to Lawrence and Wanda Jones.

Larry spent his life loving race cars and old time rock and roll.

He is survived by the love of his life and his soul mate wife...

Essie Tinsley

Dec 28, 2022

Essie May Tinsley, 88, who was cherished by her big family, was called to heaven on December 28, 2022. She entered this world on March 23, 1934 in Palestine, TX, born to Alvin Thurman and Myrtle Lillian (Alexandria) Lane.

She was a retired factory worker. Essie loved life and time with her family. She especially love her Wednesday dates...

Stephen James

Dec 27, 2022

Stephen James, 41, beloved son, brother and uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on December 27, 2022.

He entered this world on April 27, 1981 in Mesquite, TX, born to Tommy and Tina Paine.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Bobby & Codine James; as well as Lois James and Walter James.

He is survived by...

Doyle Moore

Dec 12, 2022

Doyle Moore, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother entered into rest on December 12, 2022. He was born on June 23, 1940 in Olton, TX, to Tommie and Sophie (Stapleton) Moore. He was a cowboy who rode bulls; he worked in the oilfields and enjoyed playing the guitar.

He is preceded in death by his parents Tommie and Sophie...

Phyllis Trout

Dec 12, 2022

Phyllis Marie Trout, 91, beloved mother & grandmother, entered her eternal resting place on December 12, 2022. She entered this world on October 28, 1931 in Corpus Christi, TX, born to Phillip and Norma (Ellsie) Anderson. She was well-loved and considered the "best mom ever".

She is preceded in death by her parents Phillip and Norma (Ellsie) Anderson; husband Robert...

James W Morgan

Dec 7, 2022

James Morgan, 81, beloved father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on December 7, 2022. He entered this world on November 1, 1941 in Dallas, TX, born to Ernest and Helen (Chilton) Morgan.

He is preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Helen Morgan; brothers George Ernest and Robert Arthur Morgan; sisters Minnie Bell and Melissa...

Tonya Elaine Upchurch

Dec 4, 2022

Tonya Elaine Upchurch,age 62 of Athens, TX passed away in Tyler, TX on December 4, 2022. She entered this world on January 28, 1960 in Athens, TX, born to R.W. "Pat" and Eugenia "Jean" Glasgow.

Tonya was an animal lover. She especially loved her cats. She was an excellent cook. She was famous for her macaroni and cheese. At all...

Annelies Baker

Nov 28, 2022

Annelies Baker, 79, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on November 28, 2022.

She entered this world on December 7, 1942 in Bremen, Germany; born to Fritz and Loni Doehle Gundermann.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, of almost fifty years, Elbert Carroll Baker; step-father James Williams and...

Bobby Gerald Whitley

Nov 21, 2022

Bobby Whitley, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on November 21, 2022.

Bobby was born December 28, 1941 in Dallas, TX to Cecil and Catherine Whitley.

Bobby loved the Lord and serving as deacon at Wildwood Baptist Church. He was very involved in Bearing Precious Seed and worked making John Roman Bibles.

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Barbara Jackson Hillhouse

Nov 21, 2022

Barbara Hillhouse, 64, beloved daughter and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on November 21, 2022. She entered this world on February 23, 1958 in Dallas, Texas; born to Roy and Wanda Hillhouse.

She is preceded in death by her father Roy Dean Hillhouse and aunt Brenda Orcut.

She is survived by her mother Wanda Hillhouse; brother's Carl...

Betty Nell Tutt

Nov 17, 2022

Betty Nell (Felty) Tutt

August 2, 1931, Hopeville, CA

November 17, 2022, Dallas, Dallas Co, TX

Betty Nell Felty Tutt was born August 2, 1931, to Isom Melvin "Hoot" Felty and Ray Marie Griffin. She was the second born of seven children: William James "Bud" Felty, Bennie Dee, twins Dixie Jean and Nadene, JoAnn, Shirley Ray, and Janet Claudine. She...