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Robert Eugene Farmer was born on May 21, 1928 in Canton, New York, the son of Channing and Fern Farmer. Bob passed away on September 21, 2020 in Athens. His wife of 66 years, Mary, predeceased him in April 2017. Interment will be in The Cathedral of the Pines in Tyler, Texas. Bob graduated with … Read more FARMER, Robert
Beautiful, always poised, sweet inside and out, a beautiful soul and graceful are just a few of the words used to describe Carolyn Sue Malone who succumbed to the dreadful disease of Dementia after a eight-year battle on September 20, 2020. Carolyn began her life’s journey on September 30, 1948 being born to her father … Read more MALONE, Carolyn
Delia Joyce Cope, 60, passed away in her home in Athens, Texas surrounded by loved ones on September 22, 2020. She fought a long and courageous battle with cancer before succumbing to her illness. She was born December 30, 1959 in Corsicana, Texas, and grew up in neighboring town of Kerens. She was preceded in … Read more COPE, Della
James Walter Grunenwald, age 82, passed away on September 20, 2020 at his home in Athens, Texas. He was born on August 11, 1938 in Youngstown, Ohio, to Paul Edward Grunenwald and Agnes Elizabeth Grunenwald. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Martha Raye Grunenwald; his son, Eric (Butch) Kirby; grandson, Colby … Read more GRUNEWALD, James
Carl Eugene Keesee passed away September 11, 2020. He was born in Hollis, OK on July 29, 1948 to parents Claud Eugene and Laverne Keesee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claud and Laverne, his grandparents, his brother Billy Joe Keesee and a niece and nephew. He is survived by Thresia Burnett, LaRue, … Read more KEESEE, Carl
Lorene Udell Howeth, age 99, went home to be with her beloved Lord and Savior on September 17, 2020. Lorene was born October 16th, 1920 to Seaborn Boyd and Deanie Victoria (Hughes) Kitchens in Poynor, TX. Lorene grew up in Poynor and was a graduate of LaPoynor High School. She married the love of her … Read more HOWETH, Lorene
Kay Elaine Sanders went to be with her Lord on August 17, 2020, shortly after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Kay was born in Tyler, Texas on January 22, 1959. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gloria Jean and Kenneth Lowell Sanders. Kay graduated from John Tyler High in 1972 and attended Tyler … Read more SANDERS, Kay Jan 22, 1959 – Aug 17, 2020
On September 8, 2020, Charles Christopher Monroe, departed his earthly home to be with his Heavenly Father, for whom he patterned his life. Charles is survived by his wife, Ernestine, of 74 years; daughter; Charolyn Alexander and husband Howard of Denver, Colorado; grandsons Todd lane and Scott Lane and his wife Kellie of Castle Pines. … Read more MONROE, Charles
Memorial services for Patrick “Patty” Blong, 36, of Athens, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Hannigan Smith Funeral Home of Athens with Rev. Jason Smith officiating. Mr. Blong passed away September 13, 2020 in Athens. Patrick Robert Blong was born April 27, 1984 in Orange, California, the son of Robert Edward … Read more BLONG, Patrick
Funeral services for Billy Jack Reynolds 93, of LaRue have been scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Thursday September 17, 2020 at LaRue Baptist Church with Rev. Josh Wilkins and Rev. Olin Boles officiating under the direction of Autry’s Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home. Billy Jack passed away Saturday September 12, 2020 in Tyler. Burial will follow at LaRue … Read more REYNOLDS, Billy
Funeral services for Kenneth Reynolds 91, of New York, Texas have been scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Tuesday September 15, 2020 at New York Baptist Church with Bro. Olin Boles officiating under the direction of Autry’s Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home. Burial will follow at New York Cemetery. Mr. Reynolds was born May 17, 1929 in New York, … Read more REYNOLDS, Kenneth
Visitation for I. Eleise Butcher will be held Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home in Mabank, Texas. Eleise was born on August 26, 1942 in Granite City, Illinois to parents Coit Sylvester and Bess Genevieve (Walling) King and entered into eternal rest on September 9, 2020 at … Read more BUTCHER, I. Eleise
Anthony Jack Meredith of Athens, 93, was born February 20, 1927 in rural Athens, Texas, the third of four children of Alfred Henry and Lillian Criswell Meredith. He attended Athens public schools and played football. In 1943 he was selected to be in a group of Boy Scouts to build some of the first trails … Read more MEREDITH, Anthony
Lynn Walker lived an extraordinary life of travel and adventure. Born Erlynn Iva Anderson in Salt Lake City the daughter of Ernest Anderson and Iva Potter Price, Lynn would become a true matriarchy in her own right. After the tragic loss of her mother when Lynn was five, Lynn was raised by her father and … Read more WALKER, Erlynn Jan 29, 1925 – Aug 23, 2020
Services for Margaret (Loe) Rounsavall, 90, of the New Harmony Community will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at New Harmony Baptist Church with Bro. Brady Weaver and Gary Gilmore officiating. Burial will follow at Leagueville Cemetery in Henderson County under the direction of Jackson’s Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home. Margaret passed … Read more ROUNSAVALL, Margaret
Funeral services for Robbie Strey, 56, of Athens, will be held 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Hannigan Smith Funeral Home of Athens with Bro. Erick Graham officiating. Mr. Strey passed away on September 2, 2020 in Tyler. Robbie James Strey was born May 8, 1964 in Lewisville, Texas the son of Glennada Edwards … Read more STREY, Robbie
Athens, Texas – A come and go visitation is planned for Lynn Travis from 6-8 p.m. Monday, September 7, 2020 at the Hannigan Smith Funeral Home. A private family viewing and graveside service will be held at a later date. Charles Lynn Travis was born February 7, 1956 just outside of Wills Point TX, the … Read more TRAVIS, Lynn
Linda Joyce Hall Anderson, age 76, of Kingsland, AR formally of Ben Wheeler TX was born April 2, 1944 and she went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years Jack H. Anderson. Her parents Azmon and Willie Jolliff … Read more HALL ANDERSON, Linda
Funeral services for Jim West 82, of Athens have been scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Thursday September 3, 2020 at First Baptist Church in Athens with Dr. Kyle Henderson officiating under the direction of Autry’s Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home. Mr. West passed away on Monday in Tyler. Jim was born June 30, 1938 in Gorman, Texas to … Read more WEST, Jim
Ginger Gail Atwood Holland went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 23, 2020 in Tyler. Ginger was a loving wife and devoted mother. Ginger was formerly of Plainview before moving to Athens, TX in 1978 and to Lindale, TX in 1998. She was a member of Willow Springs Baptist Church in Athens, TX. … Read more ATWOOD HOLLAND, Ginger
Memorial services for Harold Richardson, 86, of Athens, is scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Bois D’Arc Baptist Church in Palestine with Rev. Mike Drinkard and Dave Baker officiating. Mr. Richardson passed away August 26, 2020 in Tyler. Harold Dwane Richardson was born May 17, 1934 in Palestine, the son of Hugh … Read more RICHARDSON, Harold
Mary Sue Williamson, age 92, of Athens, passed away to her heavenly home on August 25, 2020. She was born on June 29, 1928 in Emblem, Texas to Ambers Dotson Gibson and Cora Bea (Cavitt) Gibson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gene Williamson; son, Michael Williamson. Mary Sue worked as a … Read more WILLIAMSON, Mary
Betty Jean Puepke, 80, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at 2:53am, at home surrounded by family after battling a long illness. The oldest of 10 children, Betty was born in Gurley, Alabama on June 24, 1940 to Henry & Iretta Osmer. She is survived by the love of her … Read more PUEPKE, Betty
Services for Linda Jean Gunnels Snowden, 68, of Malakoff, are scheduled for 2pm Thursday, August 27, 2020 at the Bethel Christian Church in the Bethel community north of Athens on Hwy 19. Burial will follow at Meredith Campground. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 26th from 3pm to 7pm at Autry’s Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home in Athens, … Read more GUNNELS SNOWDEN, Linda
Sara Alice Cox, 92, passed away August 22, 2020 in Athens. She was born in Dallas on December 3, 1927 to Harry Elmo and Sara Florence Dorbandt Scott. Sas, as she was known by everyone, graduated from Athens High School. She received a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas and a master’s degree … Read more COX, Sara
The family of Marvin Holcomb hopes that you will join them to celebrate Daddy’s life on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the New York Baptist Church with Bro. Olen Boles and Bro. Danny Bristow officiating. A private burial for immediate family will follow at the New York Cemetery. To the friends and … Read more HOLCOMB, Marvin
Becky Hanks peacefully entered into heaven on Saturday, August 22, 2020 holding the hands of her daughters, while reaching for the hands of her sons. Rebecca (Becky) Ann Hanks, was born August 18, 1942 in Hardin County Texas to Joe and Ana Hanks. Becky lived in many places throughout her life but always considered Henderson … Read more HANKS, Rebecca Aug 18, 1942 – Aug 22, 2020
