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Frances Reynolds Hooper
Feb 20, 2025
Frances Reynolds Hooper was born May 14, 1938, in the small town of Kittrell, Texas, near Trinity, to James Wiley & Effie Leona Reynolds. She lived a full and rewarding life having attained the age of 86 years and 9 months. She passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on February 20, 2025. She had lived in...
Eddie D. Gose
Feb 18, 2025
Eddie Duayne Gose, a beloved husband, father, and friend, lived a remarkable life filled with passion, dedication, and love. Born on July 12, 1945, in Wichita Falls, Texas, Eddie's journey began in the vibrant community of Lubbock, where he excelled in academics and sports, earning the honor of being a two-time State Speech and Debate Champion. After graduating from Cooper...
Shirley Irene Goodrum
Feb 16, 2025
Shirley Irene (Upchurch) Goodrum, 83, of Bedias, Texas passed away on February 16, 2025. She was born to WD and Bernice Magnolia Upchurch in Alvarado, Texas on December 30, 1941, and will be fondly remembered as a kind and caring lady who lived a life characterized by gentleness and compassion.
Shirley was married to Kenneth Goodrum in April of 1963, and...
Lori Ann Sims
Jan 28, 2025
Lori Ann Sims was born on October 29, 1961, to Charles and the late Wilma Faye Samuel in Madisonville, Texas, and made her glorious entrance into eternity on January 28, 2025. She gave her life to Christ at an early age at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Lori became an ordained minister under the Pastorship of Pastor Korey Thomas of New...
Ozell "Sonny" Covington, Sr.
Jan 28, 2025
Ozell "Sonny" Covington Sr, 86, died on January 28, 2025, at home with family in Bedias, Texas.
Mr. Covington was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi on October 6, 1938, to Odell and Rene Covington. He married Avil Covington on April 14, 1956. Ozell was a father to seven children with four surviving past birth. He was always a hardworking, family-oriented man of...
Bradley Quinn
Jan 26, 2025
Born on August 18, 1941, Bradley Quinn, was a self-made man with a heart full of love and a mind brimming with curiosity. He passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025, at the age of 83. The youngest son of Nellie and Roy Quinn, Bradley’s life journey began during challenging times marked by war and the Great Depression, shaping him...
Lila Kathleen Poe
Jan 25, 2025
Lila Kathleen Poe, 80, made her entrance into the world on January 8, 1945, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was one of six girls born to proud parents, Woodrow Wilson and Zelma (Sadler) Price, and lived a blessed life until her glorious departure into eternity on January 25, 2025.
To describe someone like Kathy in a way that truly captures...
Helen Kovacs
Jan 23, 2025
On Thursday, December 28, 1948, Helen (Escamilla) Kovacs was born to Adela Figueroa Escamilla and John Escamilla, her biological father, in Bay City Texas. She was raised by her father Daniel Zepeda and made her entrance into glory on January 23, 2025, at the age of 76.
Helen was a strong woman of faith. She had a fierce love towards her...
Ella Mae Turner
Jan 23, 2025
A homegoing service for Ella Mae (Johnson) Turner, age 88, will be held 11 A.M., Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Pool Chapel Baptist Church. Interment will follow in West End Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 12 P.M. to 4 P.M., Friday, January 31, 2025, at Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas.
Ella Mae, known by all who loved her as...
Patsy Ann Garrett
Jan 23, 2025
Patsy Ann Garrett, of La Grange, Texas, was born on July 22, 1956, and passed away January 23, 2025, in Madisonville, Texas.
Patsy was preceded in death by her mother, Laura Thomas Garrett; father, Earl Garrett; sisters, Earline Owens and Karen Lane; brothers, Thomas Garrett, Carl Garrett, and Howard Garrett.
Patsy is survived by sons, Cory Knight and Kenny Knight; grandchildren, Starla...
Cora Gilbert-Lee
Jan 21, 2025
On Tuesday, December 28, 1948, a set of twins (boy and girl) were born to Sammie Lee "S.L." and Maggie Gilbert. They named them Cora Lee and Otis Lee. Cora attended Marion Anderson Schools in Madisonville, Texas and made her entrance into glory on January 21, 2025, at the age of 76.
Cora was a strong woman of faith which grew...
Lillian Ann Nicholson
Jan 17, 2025
Lillian Ann Nicholson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was born on February 1, 1944, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, at the age of 80, surrounded by the love of her family.
Lillian was raised in the North Zulch area before moving to Houston, where she attended beauty school and began her journey through...
Carol Lynette Shaffer
Jan 16, 2025
Carol Prothro Shaffer, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on January 16, 2025, just three months shy of her 71st birthday. Born on April 19, 1954, in Beaumont, Texas to John Thomas Prothro and Jimmy Reeves Prothro, Carol was a woman of fierce spirit, deep love, and unmatched dedication to her family.
She spent her childhood in...
William Ray Malone
Jan 8, 2025
William Ray Malone, a longtime resident of Madisonville, Texas, was born in Madisonville on May 22, 1931, to proud parents Ray and Martha (Mejar) Malone and passed away in College Station, Texas on January 8, 2025. He was gifted with an extraordinary life that spanned 93 years, until his recent homegoing, full of moments to be cherished and characterized by...
Stephen Jesse Parker
Jan 1, 2025
Stephen Jesse Parker, 62, was born in Midland, Michigan on September 21, 1962, to proud parents Jesse and Hazel (Scriver) Parker and passed away at his residence in Madisonville, Texas on January 1, 2025.
If it were possible to describe Stephen with one word it would likely be, “servant.” He looked after those around him and did what he could for...
Suellen Sandlin
Dec 30, 2024
Suellen (Brindley) Sandlin, 73, was born in Houston, Texas on October 2, 1951, to proud parents Donald and Lilly (Musgrove) Brindley and passed away at her residence in Normangee, Texas on December 30, 2024.
Finding a proper place to start in portraying Suellen is challenging since she accomplished so much and the words to describe her are so many. To begin...
Nancy Lee Marquess
Dec 30, 2024
Nancy Lee Marquess (also known as "Fancy Grandma"), a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 30, 2024. Born in Newport News, Virginia, Nancy dedicated her life to caring for others, both professionally and personally. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Marquessa, a Vietnam Veteran.
In 1973, Nancy achieved her dream of becoming a Registered...
Caleb Williams, Jr.
Dec 27, 2024
Caleb Williams, Jr., affectionately known as Cal, PAPAW, Hank, Eddie, Josh, Daddy, Rabbit, and Papa, was born on July 27, 1933, and peacefully passed away on December 27, 2024, at the age of 91. He was the youngest child of Caleb R. Williams and Bessie Holbrook Williams.
After graduating from Lucasville High School, Caleb enlisted in the Navy, serving in California and...
Martha Lynn Bigley
Dec 22, 2024
Praise the Lord for the life of Martha Lynn (Burton) Bigley who, born on February 5, 1946, to parents Charles and Marion (Robinson) Burton, was blessed immensely with 78 years before making her segue into eternity on December 22, 2024.
Martha was a joy to be around and lived a life filled with passionate service to those around her. She worked...
Brenda Joyce Roberts
Dec 20, 2024
Brenda J. Roberts passed away on December 20, 2024, in Madisonville, Texas surrounded by her family. She was born on March 2, 1951, in Houston, Texas to Charles and Celia (Maywall) Price. Brenda worked for Cleveland I.S.D. as custodial director.
She loved spending time with her family, doing crafts, and watching Hallmark and horror movies.
Brenda was preceded in death by both...
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