Daisy Alene (Reeves) Patterson
Daisy Alene (Reeves) Patterson, the daughter of John F. Reeves and May (Pate) Reeves was born August 28, 1923, in Titus County, Texas. She left this world January 14, 2019, to be with her Lord Jesus Christ. Daisy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Geoffry (Pat) Patterson with whom she had enjoyed 68 years of blissful marriage. Daisy was a member of the Church of Christ in Winnsboro, and enjoyed regular attendance for almost 47 years. She was an honor student while attending Winnsboro High School, and graduated in 1940 at the age of...
read moreHelen Lavonne Wells
Helen Lavonne Wells, 89, of Commerce, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in Sulphur Springs, TX. She was born in Commerce on June 13, 1929, the daughter of Rev. E.W. “Buck” Verner and Jewell Quinn Verner. Lavonne taught P.E., English, history, drill team, and cheerleading at Mesquite high school. She started the pacesetters drill team at North Mesquite high school as well. Upon retirement from teaching, she formed her business “The Place” through which she provided props and uniforms for drill teams to numerous...
read moreJames Ray Blakeney
James Ray Blakeney, 88, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in Mineola, Texas. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, January 18, 2019 at the First Baptist Church, Mineola, with Dr. Phillip Casper and Dr. Mark Neeley officiating. A family visitation/ reception will follow immediately in the youth building. Ray Blakeney’s colorful life began in Palo Pinto County where he was born on August 18, 1930, and was reared near Mineral Wells, Texas. During World War 2, he sold newspapers and souvenir pillows to servicemen stationed at Camp...
read moreWillie Lee Jeffery
Willie Lee Jeffery, 64, of Reno, TX, passed away on January 8, 2019, at his residence. Willie was born on April 4, 1954, in Gilmer, TX, to Horace D. and Alene White Jeffery. He was an avid fisherman and loved his Dallas Cowboys. Willie will forever be cherished by his wife, Jamie Jeffery; his daughter, Kenisha Carroll of Houston; his sons: Gabriel Payne and Tristan Biggers both of Houston; his step-children: Jon Soto of Powderly, Kaled Soto of Paris, I’Leah Reynolds of Reno, Michael Johnson and Terrance Johnson of Cooper, Dontrail...
read morePhyllis Ann Lovell Giguere
Funeral Service for Phyllis Ann Lovell Giguere, age 66, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, formerly of Paris, Texas and Blandburg, Pennsylvania will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park following the services with Charlie Usry, Taylor Usry, Caiden Usry, Juan Ortiz, Donnie Jones and David Cherry serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Phyllis earned her heavenly wings and dancing...
read moreAmber Michelle Stevenson
Amber Michelle Stevenson, age 31, of Mineola, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019, in Quitman, Texas. Amber was born on April 24, 1987, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to her loving parents, David and Tami Stevenson. Amber worked as a waitress and an Assistant Manager for Red Dome Smokehouse in Quitman, Texas. She was a loving mother to her son Wyatt. She was his dug-out mom and he was her miracle baby, the joy of her life. Amber also loved the outdoors and nature. She had a natural affinity with animals. She was our Snow...
read moreCleveland Lee Vaden
Funeral services for Cleveland L. Vaden, age 95, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 19, 2019 at East Caney Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Caney Cemetery in Pickton. There will be no formal visitation. Cleveland passed away on January 11, 2019. He was born on March 1, 1923, to George and Coreen Vaden. He grew up in the East Caney Community and attended school there. His love for agriculture and animals began at a young age and continued throughout his life. He was a member of the East Caney Missionary...
read moreGlenda Lajune Harper
Glenda Lajune Harper 80, affectionately known to her family as Mom, Nana, and Aunt Glenda, went to her eternal home in heaven after passing away at her daughter’s home surrounded by family on January 9, 2019. Born in Dallas she was the daughter of the late (father) Clarence Puckett, and (stepfather) Abner and (mother) Doris Foster Berry. Glenda invited Jesus into her heart as a young girl. She recounted that her Mammie Puckett shared the Gospel with her and had taught her how to establish a personal relationship with Jesus...
read moreJohnie (John) Dee Willis
Johnie (John) Dee Willis, age 87, passed away peacefully in Jackson, Mississippi on January 9, 2019. He was born on September 13, 1931 at Latch, Texas to Ardie Bell and Tim Willis. John was the most hopeful person who loved his life and his family with utter joy. John was proud to be a born again Christian who served his Lord faithfully throughout his life. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Dorothy Maxine Willis, his parents, his sister, Azalee Warren; brother, Vic Willis and his grandson and...
read moreLarry Eugene Briggs
Memorial service for Larry Eugene Briggs, age 70, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 12, 2019 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Blaine officiating. Visitation will be held at 12:30 p.m., prior to service time. Larry passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at his residence. He was born on February 21, 1948 in Gilmer, TX, the son of William Rankin and Eva Lou Bickerdike Briggs. He served in the United States Navy. He worked as a mud engineer in the oil field. He is survived by son, Kevin Eugene Briggs,...
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