Obituaries
Johna Mae Uzzel West
Feb 8, 2025
Johna Uzzel West passed away peacefully on February 8,2025 after celebrating her 93rd birthday with family and friends.
Johna was born on February 8,1932 in Summerfield, Oklahoma to Ed and Sadie Uzzel. Lessons learned as a sharecropper's daughter taught her the rewards of working hard and being thrifty.
After graduating from Bing High School, she learned secretarial and printing skills at Okmulgee...
James Lyle McKee
Feb 7, 2025
Obituary for James Lyle McKee (“Jim to his friends” & “Jimmy to his relatives”)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jim McKee, age 79, on February 7, 2025. A devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Jim's life was defined by courage, love, and a deep passion for family and the outdoors.
Born on May 16, 1945, in...
Roddy Woodson
Feb 6, 2025
Roddy Woodson, beloved husband, father, papa and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on February 6, 2025, with his devoted wife by his side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 79 years old.
Born on February 21st, 1945, in Henrietta, Oklahoma, Roddy was the first born to Neoma and Martin Woodson. He was a proud Vietnam...
Verden Loarell Harris
Feb 5, 2025
Verden Loarell Harris passed way on February 5, 2025 following a lengthy battle with heart disease.
Loarell was born on September 2, 1943 in Como, Texas to Jerry and Mary Harris. He was the fourth child of five children. After graduating from Como High School in 1961 he moved to Garland, Texas and eventually began a 35 year career with Ford...
Leonora Doris Mary Whitehead
Feb 4, 2025
Leonora Doris Mary Yates Willis Whitehead, 87, of Princeton, Texas passed away peacefully in her residence at Princeton Medical Lodge on February 4, 2025.
Leah, as she was fondly known as, was born in Nottingham, England, and raised in Ipswich, England. Where she and her sister, Helen Stannard were raised by her foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kape, during the...
Arlene Sudie Taylor
Feb 1, 2025
Arlene Sudie Perdue Taylor passed away at 84 of natural causes, on the evening of February 1, 2025. And by natural, I mean naturally Jesus wanted to chat with her in person, after all this time stuck just talking over long-distance. (See, they were really good friends.)
“Sudie? I didn’t know that was part of her name!” No, but if you...
Velma A. Goebel
Jan 28, 2025
Velma Aline Goebel, of Garland, Texas, went to be with her Lord on January 28, 2025. Velma was born February 27, 1934 in Pecan Gap, Texas, where she spent her early years before moving to Fort Worth. It was there that she met her beloved husband of 70 years, Elvis Muriel Goebel. Together, they built a life filled with love...
John W Holloway
Jan 27, 2025
John Holloway passed away peacefully in his sleep on the evening of Monday January 27, 2025 at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Ida Holloway, and eleven siblings. He left behind five children: Randy (Tina), Ronda Fults (John), Larry (Theresa), Kevin (Karen) and John (Kimberly). He had 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and...
Jeffrey Payne
Jan 26, 2025
Jeffrey Franklin Payne, age 61, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, in Nevada, Texas, surrounded by his devoted family.
Born in Newark, Ohio, Jeffrey spent his early years in Newark and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, places that shaped his life and passion for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
A devoted family man, Jeffrey cherished time spent with his loved ones andwas known for his unwavering...
Taylor Blake Beltz-Corbin
Jan 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Taylor Blake Beltz-Corbin on January 25, 2025, at the age of 31. Though his life was cut short, Taylor left an indelible mark on the lives of those who knew and loved him.
Taylor is survived by his cherished daughter, Kenzington “Kenzi” Corbin; his loving parents, Keith and Gail...
Joseph Turner VI
Jan 24, 2025
Joseph Desha Turner VI
3/30/56 – 1/24/25
Joe was born in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri on March 30, 1956 while his dad was stationed there in the Army. He liked that sometimes his birthday fell on Easter. He spent a few years in Ft. Wort, TX, where his sister Ann was born, then on to California where he attended elementary school. He...
Lena Beatrice Loyd
Jan 23, 2025
Lena Beatrice (Dillard) Loyd known to everyone as Bea, to her family as Mom, Nanny and Nanny Bea was welcomed into the arms of Jesus and all those who proceeded her on Thursday January 23, 2025, she was 87 years old.
Bea was born January 08, 1938 in Upshur County, Texas as the only child of Albert Bruce and Roger Lee...
Wanda Lynn Burgess
Jan 23, 2025
Lou Wanda Lynn Coker-Burgess, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and woman of faith, passed away peacefully at home on January 23rd, 2025, in Garland, Texas. Born 83 years ago on January 12th, 1942, in Gainesville, Georgia, Wanda was the youngest daughter of Louis and Myrtle Coker. After high school and living in Memphis, Wanda met another native Georgian at the...
Mary Lucille Gentry
Jan 23, 2025
Mary Lucille Lawson Gentry was the kind of fun-loving, strong yet gentle soul who went by a series of nicknames throughout her life – “Ceil” to her friends in Rock Island, Illinois, where she was born on April 30, 1930; “Lou” to her nursing colleagues and to the love of her life, Basil; and “Mama Lou” to her five children,...
Ned Weaver
Jan 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Ned Aaron Weaver on January 21, 2025, at the age of 56. Though his life was cut short, Ned left an indelible mark on the lives of those who knew and loved him.
Ned was born on December 25th 1968 in Phoenix, Arizona to Edward ( Ned) Weaver and...
Wanda Lou Morris
Jan 21, 2025
Wanda Lou Morris, also known as Mom, Mimi, Wanda Lou, Sis. Morris, or Aunt Wanda, passed away on January 21, 2025 in Garland TX.
Wanda was born in Pampa Texas. Her parents were Lula and OL Morris. She graduated from Pampa High School and began her career as a secretary for an insurance company in Pampa.
Shortly thereafter, she began traveling on...
James W. Fisher Jr.
Jan 21, 2025
James William Fisher, Jr., age 77 of Rockwall, Texas, passed from this earth to be with our Lord and Savior at 3:55am Tuesday, January 21, 2025. He was a hardworking man, devoted to providing for his family and generously gave to others in their times of need. Surrounded by his family in his final moments he left this earth peacefully,...
Charles "Charlie" Forest Fincher III
Jan 21, 2025
Charles "Charlie" Forest Fincher III born in Birmingham, Alabama on October 21, 1942 passed away at his home in Sachse, Texas on January 21, 2025.
He took great pride in the life he created and enjoyed helping others. Whether it was advice, physically working with them or monetarily, he enjoyed being part of their journey in life.
Charlie is survived by...
Raymond Michael Waldvogel
Jan 20, 2025
Raymond Michael Waldvogel passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on January 20, 2025 after a short illness.
Ray, cherished husband of Marjorie and beloved father of Tish, Brian and Kevin, will be greatly missed by family members and friends who loved his gentle, fun-loving nature.
Ray was born and raised as one of eleven children of Paul Waldvogel and Frances...
Earl Lynn Beckwith
Jan 17, 2025
Earl Lynn Beckwith, 86, of Denison, Texas, passed away on January 17, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1938, in Lansing, Michigan, to Lynn Earl Beckwith and Edna Belle (Challender) Beckwith.
Earl met his wife, Patricia Dawn Baker (Pat), at 14, and they married at 18 in Aschaffenburg, Germany, while serving in the United States Army.
He enjoyed camping with his...
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