Mollie Ellis
Mollie Ellis, age 83 of, passed away on Thursday, June 20th, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 28th, 1936 in Yantis to the late Leonard and Esther Finn Pruden. Mollie attended Texas Women’s University, where she received a bachelor’s in education and a certification to teach. After retiring from teaching, Mollie and her husband, Frances moved to East Texas, residing in Winnsboro where she was a member of Cypress Baptist Church. She also a member of the Order of The Eastern Star. She was preceded in...
read moreRonald Lynn “Ronny” McCool
Memorial Service for Ronald Lynn “Ronny” McCool, age 64, of the Greenview Community will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Greenview Church. Ronny passed away on June 17, 2019 at Carriage House Manor Nursing Home. Ronny donated his body to U.T. Southwestern Medical Center. Ronny was born on March 10, 1955 in Sulphur Springs, TX to Charlie and Iona (Rosinbaum) McCool. He graduated from Miller Grove High School and attended E.T.S.U in Commerce. He was a Christian and a member of Divide Baptist Church. He was survived by brothers...
read moreChester A. McCallum, Jr.
Chester A. McCallum, Jr. Chester A. McCallum, Jr. joined his Heavenly Father on June 19th, 2019. Chester was born on March 5, 1930 in Bernice, Louisiana to Chester A. McCallum, Sr. and Lorene Gray McCallum. He graduated from Bernice High School in 1948 and married Monelle Bowen in December of 1951 and were married until her death in November 1998. In his early years he worked for Salley Wholesale and Arkla Gas before going to work for Kerr McGee where he stayed until he retired in 1996. Chester also broke and trained horses for the Wick...
read moreDouglas Hollon Walker
Douglas Hollon Walker, 53-year-old Freedom, Oklahoma resident passed away Friday afternoon June 7, 2019 in OU Medical Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma after major illness. Doug’s parents were Wesley Walker and Beverly Hollon. Doug was born in Woodward November 18, 1965. One of Doug’s favorite things as a little boy was to play with his Tonka trucks, tractors and dirt moving equipment. Doug grew up on the Walker Ranch at Freedom, attended Freedom Schools, playing basketball and involved in Agriculture activities. He won awards for skills in...
read moreAlice Catherine Harget
Alice Catherine Harget Mrs. Alice Catherine Harget passed away on Sunday, June 16th, 2019 at her home in Houston at the age of 67. She was born on June 18th, 1951 in Jackson, Mississippi to the late Virgil Cooper and Jeanita Bass Cooper. Alice was a retired administrator with TxDot. She is survived by her husband, Greg Harget of Houston; daughter, Wendy Humbarger and her husband Lance of Houston and sister, Charlotte Kettlewell and her husband, Steve of Mineola. Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 at Roselawn Memorial...
read moreJuanita Dykes
Juanita Dykes Juanita Dykes, age 89, passed away on Saturday, June 15th, 2019 in Winnsboro. She was born on July 29th, 1929 in Oklahoma to the late John Luther and Mamie Mae Connor Bullard. She was a graduate of Winnsboro High, a retired secretary and an active member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. A loving mother, she and her husband raised two children together. She was preceded in death by parents; husband of 68 years, Olan Dykes and 9 siblings. She is survived by, son, Kevin Dykes of Winnsboro; daughter, Deena Brand and husband, Steve...
read moreJimmy De Odell
Jimmy De Odell of Como, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019. The son of J.L. (Boy) and Eva Jo Odell. He is survived by two sons, Jimmy Brandon Odell of Irving and Ryan De Odell of Pickton; One brother, Mike Odell and wife Rose of Como; one sister; three grandchildren, Dylan Laine, Abagail Grace and Kendal Beth Odell, all of Pickton; one niece, Jill Odell Murray and husband Judd, and their children Jake and Jenna Murray; one nephew, Cody Odell and wife Rachel, and their son, Bill Cody Odell.Jimmy De loved to Team Rope and fish. He was a...
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J.D. Wolverton J.D. Wolverton, age 83, passed away on Thursday, June 13th, 2019 in Winnsboro. He was born on August 27th, 1935 in Ector, Texas to the late Robert Wolverton and Delia Wolverton. He was veteran of the United States Military and a retired Carpenter. He is survived by his stepsons, James and wife, Carol Scott of Winnsboro, Ray and wife, Freddie Scott of Pickton and daughter, Martha and husband, Keith Lutsko of Glennpool, OK. Graveside Service will be held on Friday, June 14th, 2019 at Hopewell Cemetery CR 4870 Winnsboro, TX 75494...
read moreTom Green (Joseph Thomas Green)
Tom Green Funeral services for Joseph Thomas Green, 77, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 15, in First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ed Lantz and Lew Riggsby officiating. The family will receive visitors in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the service. Honorary pallbearers are Benny Johnson, Max Bradford, Warren Brewer, Barry Teller and Bill Sidebottom. Tom Green died from complications of lung cancer Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, surrounded by friends and his...
read moreMelba June Diamond
Melba June Mapes Diamond, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. She was born on March 24, 1937 in Yantis, Tx to Julius and Sallie (Byrd) Mapes. After graduating Valedictorian of Yantis High School Class of 1955, she met a young pastor at Como Christian Church, who would soon become the love of her life, James B. Diamond. Melba and James married on September 2, 1956 at Como Christian Church and shared in over 60 years in the ministry prior to James’ death in 2017. Melba spent many years employed by the City of...
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