Obituaries

Nov 5, 2019

Frances Messer passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in Kaufman. She was born in Kemp on September 4, 1932 the daughter of John Ashley and Minnie Lee Howard. Frances married W. R. C. Newton in 1954. Frances married Charlton Messer in 1969 in Rockwall. She was a homemaker, babysitter, and caretaker.

Those left to cherish Frances'...

Nov 3, 2019

Jerry Doyel Lester II, 31, of Wills Point passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 in Rowlett. Jerry was born on August 27, 1988 in Dallas, the son of Jeffery Doyel Lester and Deborah Lynn (Barnum) Lester. He was an oilfield worker by trade.

Jerry is preceded in his death by is father, Jeffrey Lester and his...

Oct 20, 2019

Rocky Reddell, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 in Greenville. He was born on May 6, 1958 in Dallas, the son of Billie and Iva “Bliss” (Miller) Reddell. Rocky was retired military having served his country in the Army.

Those left cherishing Rocky’s memory are his sons, Harvey Reddell (Sarah) and Larry Reddell (Patricia); aunt,...

Oct 19, 2019

Lorraine King, 80, of Kemp, passed away on October 19, 2019 at her home. She was born on July 1, 1939 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and was raised by her adopted parents, Wick and Elsie Ray. She married Carl Cleo King in October of 1975 in Las Vegas, NV.

She is preceded in her death by her...

Oct 17, 2019

Ralph Weldon Wylie, 80 of Royse City, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 in Quinlan. Ralph was born on September 23, 1939 in Denton, the son of Ralph and Dorothy Lee (Anderson) Wylie. He married Norma Jean Franklin on September 13, 1975 in Arlington. He owned and operated a local grocery store.

Ralph is preceded in...

Oct 9, 2019

Les Lummus, 72, of Lone Oak passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 in Dallas. He was born on March 23, 1947 in Buffalo, TX, the son of George and Beulah Louise (Levick) Lummus. Les married Betty Joyce Alexander on July 10, 1981 in Bossier City, LA. He was a commercial truck driver for Ryder Trucking for many years....

Sep 23, 2019

Betty Jean (Parham) Whitworth, 77, of Wills Point, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 in Wills Point. She was born on June 6, 1942 in Anadarko, Oklahoma, the daughter of Lewis and Sylvia (Goodwin) Parham. She married James Whitworth in 1959 in Dallas. She worked many years for R & R Design.

She is preceded in...

Sep 22, 2019

Mickey Trent Reed, 60, of Lone Oak passed away on September 22, 2019 in Greenville. Mickey was born on December 6, 1958 in De Queen, Arkansas, the son of Willie and Connie (Provence) Reed. His parents preceded him in death.

His family members who are cherishing the memories of his life are his two daughters, Amanda Whipple...

Sep 9, 2019

Melissa Davis, 51, of Quinlan passed away on Monday, September 09, 2019 in Quinlan. She was born on January 23, 1968 in Greenville, the daughter of Raymond Dean Davis and Creda Joan (Winters) Davis. She worked for several years as an Office Manager at a local dentist office.

Melissa is preceded in her death by her parents,...

Sep 7, 2019

Eileen Parker peacefully passed away in her sleep Saturday, September 7, 2019 in Quinlan.

Those left to cherish Eileen’s memories are her daughters, Beverly Saulters and Glenda Haas; multiple grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Aug 29, 2019

Terry Lee Thorne passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 in Wills Point. Terry was born November 25, 1963 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Frank & Della Thorne. Early in his career Terry was a butcher and eventually became an Assistant Manager for Wal-Mart where he spent over 20 years.

Those left to cherish Terry’s...

Aug 28, 2019

Patsy May Jackson passed away Wednesday evening, August 28, 2019 in Quinlan. She was born in Rockwall on May 6, 1946 the daughter of Jim and Charman Walker. Patsy married William Jackson in 1962 and he preceded her in death in 2001. Patsy was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, antiques, and collecting.

Those left to cherish Patsy’s...

Aug 23, 2019

Gerald Glenn Cotten passed away Friday morning August 23, 2019 in Chandler. He was born in Quinlan on November 13, 1940 the son of Hal “Buddy” and Edith Smith Cotten. Gerald married Nancy Moon on August 19, 1960 in Dallas. He retired from the City of Dallas in 2002 and was a member of Westlake Baptist Church.

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Aug 22, 2019

Lorie Ann Marez, 51 of Terrell, went to be with her Lord on the morning of Aug. 22, 2019.

A memorial service will take place at First Baptist Church of Terrell on Monday, Aug. 26, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. A celebration of life will be held at the Ables Springs Fire Department at 6:30 p.m.

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Aug 22, 2019

Helen Hammonds Trent, 84, passed away on August 22, 2019 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born on October 18, 1934 in Victory, Texas to Clifton and Eula (Sharp) Clark. She married Norvle Hammonds on May 13, 1947 in Texas. He preceded her in death in January of 1976. She was a homemaker and waitress at Shoot the Bull...

Aug 15, 2019

Billie Jean Short passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 in McKinney. She was born in Desert, Texas on February 19, 1932 the daughter of Bennie Earl and Pauline Goodwin Chesser. She retired from Blue Ridge ISD after serving many years as a cafeteria supervisor and bus driver. Billie was a member of Blue Ridge Baptist Church.

Those...

Jul 26, 2019

Judy Mae Clem, 68 of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at her residence. Judy was born on May 31, 1951 in Royse City, the daughter of Ollie Hubert and Laura Faye (Dixon) Clem. She worked for over thirty years at Rockwell International and was of the Assembly of God faith.

Judy is preceded...

Jul 21, 2019

Robert Owen Hayes, 80, of Dallas passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019. Robert was born on March 9, 1939 in Dallas, the son of David and Pearl (Taylor) Hayes. He married Myrtle Lee on September 21, 1962 in Dallas.

Robert is preceded in his death by his parents; brother, David Leroy Hayes.

He is...

Jul 15, 2019

Sharon Marie Woodson, 71, of Greenville passed away on July 15, 2019 in Plano. Sharon was born on March 18, 1948 in Kansas, the daughter of Norman Bell and Virginia (Zook) Bell. She married Jerry Yarborough, and he preceded her in death in 1979. She worked for many years as a nanny. No public service is planned through the...

Jul 6, 2019

Velma Lee Howton Smith was born in Van Buren County, AR on June 18, 1933 and passed away on July 6, 2019 at the age of 86 years young and is now resting in peace. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother to many children from a large and loving family. After being a housewife for...