Obituaries
Linda Sue Fitzgerald
Feb 2, 2026
Graveside service for Linda Fitzgerald of Malakoff will be at 2:00 PM Friday, February 6, 2026 at Post Oak Cemetery with Pastors Keith and Patsy Milam officiating.Linda went to her heavenly home on February 2, 2026. She was born February 16, 1949 in Nacogdoches, TX, to Paul and Mary Fitzgerald. Linda loved to cook. She enjoyed crocheting. She spent many...
Alicia Emma Ayala
Feb 1, 2026
In Loving Memory of Alicia Emma Ayala passed away on February 1, 2026, in her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born on August 30, 1955 in Ennis, TX, to Jesse and Frances Rojas. Alicia is preceded in death by her parents Jesse and Frances Rojas, husband Pete Ayala Sr., son Pete Ayala Jr., grandsons Joe Roman, Pete Armando...
Shirley Ann Coffman
Jan 31, 2026
Shirley Coffman of Malakoff, TX passed away on January 31, 2026. She was born on June 9, 1965 in Catskill, NY, born to Donald and Mary Maguire.Shirley was a beloved employee of Cedar Lake Nursing Home for 25 years. She started as a CNA then became a medication aide. She was kind to everyone and loved the residents she cared...
Janet Kelley
Jan 15, 2026
Janet Kelley of Malakoff, TX passed way on January 15, 2026 in Athens, TX. Janet was born on November 10, 1956 in Grapevine, TX to James and Hazel Jones Sparks. Janet worked for many years in home health caring for the elderly.She is preceded in death by her parents James and Hazel Sparks and brother Ray Sparks.She is survived by...
Daniel J. Stout
Jan 11, 2026
Daniel J. Stout, 47, passed away in Fort Worth, TX on January 11, 2026. He was born on March 26, 1978 in Washington, DC, to William and Linda Stout. Daniel is survived by his father William Stout; mother Linda Stout; fiance' Gretchen Anderson, daughter Destiny Stout, sons Daniel Stout II, Jaden Stout, bonus daughters Hannah Anderson, Kyleigh Anderson, Kinsley Anderson,...
Floyd DeWitt Loven
Jan 11, 2026
Floyd DeWitt Loven, 60, beloved son, dad, brother, and Pepaw passed from this earth to his eternal heavenly home on January 11, 2026. DeWitt was born November 5, 1965 in Houston, TX to Rev. Floyd and Rosalie Loven. DeWitt graduated from Trinidad High School in 1984. He had a heart for serving others. He invested his life in that service...
Betty Sue Avant
Jan 5, 2026
Betty Sue Avant, 84, passed away on January 5, 2026 in Mabank with family by her side. She was born to Earl and Nellie Wilson on October 27, 1941 in Vernon, AL, Sue received an Associates Degree of Applied Arts in Mid Management and received a completion of numerous additional business, management, legal and computer courses. With her education she...
Betty Clark
Dec 27, 2025
Betty Clark, age 73, passed away on December 27, 2025. Betty was born in Tucson, AZ to Saffo and Anna Groover.She was preceded in death by her husband John Carol Clark; parents Saffo Groover, Anna Groover; brother Kenny Allen Groover. She is survived by her son John Joseph Clark; daughter Connie Marie Haggard; sister Jane Ann; brother George Groover; brother...
Gary Hodge
Dec 24, 2025
Gary Hodge, age 75, passed away on December 24, 2025 in Dallas, TX. Gary was born in Dallas, TX to Bert Hodge and Mertice Hodge. Gary was a proud service-member of the U.S. Air Force, he also loved living by the water, drag boat racing, building boat docks, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents Bert and...
Brenda Watkins
Dec 10, 2025
Brenda Watkins, 75, was called to her eternal resting place on December 10, 2025.She entered this world on September 23, 1950 in Corsicana, TX, born to Willie and Nina Jock. Brenda was a graduate of Malakoff High School. She went on to get a degree in cosmetology and had her own beauty salon, for awhile. She eventually went back to...
Betty Moore
Dec 9, 2025
-----------------Betty Moore, 96, was called to her eternal resting place on December 9, 2025.She entered this world on October 22, 1929 in Farmers Branch, TX, born to Clarence and Allie (McDowell) Chaney. Betty enjoyed arts and crafts. Her creative talents were expressed through painting ceramics. Her family was very important to her and she also loved her dog Cody and...
Ruby Delores Holt
Dec 3, 2025
Ruby Delores Holt, 85, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on December 3, 2025. She entered this world on December 24, 1939, in Malakoff, TX, born to Percy and Ruby McLain. A lifelong resident of Malakoff, Delores was deeply rooted in her community and a cherished member of First Baptist Church. She retired after...
Janice Parmer
Nov 22, 2025
Janice Kay Parmer, 67, was called to her heavenly home on November 22, 2025.She was born December 2, 1957 in Dallas, TX, to R. B. and Norma Parmer. Janice loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Faith Community Baptist Church in Payne Springs. She loved her family dearly and would do anything for them.She was preceded in death...
Treman Perkins
Oct 28, 2025
Lem Treman Perkins, our sweet Daddy and PaPaw, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the age of 97. Treman was born on June 30, 1928, in Baxter, TX.
Our Dad and PaPaw was a quiet man, a strong worker, and he loved his family more than life itself. He was the most wonderful husband...
Opal Radican
Oct 9, 2025
-----------------Opal Radican, 74, was called to her eternal resting place on October 9, 2025.
She entered this world on May 30, 1951 in Dallas, TX, born to Lenard and Willowdean Whiteley. Opal was a life long resident of Tool, TX . She loved going to church and was a member of Providence Baptist Church, in Tool, TX. She loved people...
Herbert Southern
Oct 1, 2025
Herbert Haskell Southern
A wonderful husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather, Haskell Southern, 88, was called to his eternal home on October 1, 2025.
He was born on September 3, 1937 in Mena, AR, to Benjamin and Martha Southern.
Haskell was a Teamster for the Union Pacific Railroad. He retired from Union Pacific. While working for Union Pacific, he earned many...
Donnie Dixson
Sep 29, 2025
Donnie Ray Dixson, age 71, of Gun Barrel City, Texas, passed away on September 29, 2025. He was born on June 13, 1954, in Abilene, Texas, to William and Ada Belle (McHan) Dixson. Donnie was known for his enthusiasm for showing cars, a hobby that brought him much joy and earned him several trophies over the years. His passion also...
John Short
Sep 23, 2025
John Short, age 76, passed away on September 23, 2025.John was born in Culver City, CA to John Short and Sibyl Tissue.
He was preceded in death by his parents Walter Fron and Sibyl Fron; grandmother Ruth Tissue; brother Hershel Short; son Ricky Potter.
He is survived by his wife Lorie Short; daughter Alichia Potter and Shane, son James Short and Nelly,...
Fayrene Newell
Sep 23, 2025
Fayrene Newell, age 86, moved to her heavenly home, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Her departure leaves a profound void in the hearts of those who knew her, but it is also a reminder of the love and warmth she radiated throughout her life.
Born on September 7, 1939, in Eustace, TX, Fayrene was welcomed...
Mary Norwood
Sep 22, 2025
Mary "Tina" Norwood (March 05, 1962 - September 22, 2025)
Mary "Tina" Norwood, a loving and devoted spouse and mother, passed away the evening of September 22, 2025, after a long battle with lung cancer. She spent her final moments, as she spent her days, surrounded by her pets and her husband, Randy Norwood.
To remember her, Tina leaves behind...
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