Obituaries

Mar 18, 2018

Terry Ray Bridges, age 61, of Terrell, Texas passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. Terry was the son of Eugene and Wilma (Philpot) Bridges, born on October 6, 1956 in Dallas, Texas. He worked in construction. Terry married Karen Kay Williams in Terrell, on June 1, 1979.

Those left to cherish Terry's memory are...

Mar 8, 2018

Walter Raymond Fisher, Jr., age 98, of Forney, Texas passed away Thursday, March 08, 2018 in Mesquite, Texas. Walt was born on November 26, 1919 the son of Walter Raymond and Eunice Lafayette Fisher in Hammond, Illinois. He served in the United States Navy and worked in the Aerospace industry with McDonnell-Douglas for over 42 years. Walt married Mary...

Mar 2, 2018

Ruth Evelyn Bartlett Dudley, age 97, passed away March 2, 2018 in Terrell. Ruth was born October 6, 1920 in Whitton to John Pate and Eva Valera (Flowers) Bartlett. She was a hairdresser and a member of the First Assembly of God Church.

Ruth is survived by her grand-daughter, Teresa Beavers, of Terrell; grandsons, Gary DeWayne Dudley,...

Mar 2, 2018

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Goggans Funeral Home with Pastor Abraham Garcia officiating. Burial will follow at Kaufman Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Feb 25, 2018

Elva Jordon, age 78, of Denton, Texas, passed away February 25, 2018. Elva was born August 15, 1939 in Richmond, Virginia, to Thomas Alvin and Ruby Jackson (Foster) Doane. Elva married Thomas R. Jordon Sr, on March 6, 1954.

Elva was preceded in death by her husband in 2003, and her parents.

Elva is survived...

Feb 22, 2018

J.C. Cooper, 76, of Terrell passed away February 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas.

J.C. was born in Quinlan, Texas to his parents, Johnny and Prince Etta (Reed) Cooper. He worked most of his life in Construction doing Paving.

J.C. is preceded in his death by his parents.

His family members who are cherishing...

Feb 8, 2018

Consuella Bradley, age 79, of Mesquite, Texas, passed away February 8, 2018. Consuella was born in New Orleans, La., to Peter Crawford and Vera Antoine. She married Melburn Milton Bradley Sr. in New Orleans, La.

Consuella was preceded in death by her parents and son Melburn Milton Bradley, Jr.

Consuella is survived by her husband,...

Jan 21, 2018

Sandra Lane Teer, age 83, of Royse City, Texas, passed away January 21, 2018. Sandra was born in Dallas, Texas to Tom L. and Martha Priscilla (Miller) Evans.

Sandra retired as Licensed Vocational Nurse and she was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Martha Evans.

Sandra is survived by her son, Zach Teer...

Jan 1, 2018

George C. Akeley, 72, of Terrell passed away on January 1, 2018 in Forney. George was born in Presque Isle, ME to his parents, Clifton George Akeley and Amy M. (Lint) Akeley. He worked most of his life on the family farm. He was known by his family nickname "Bim." George is preceded in his death by his parents, Clifton...

Jan 1, 2018

Donald Eugene Wright, Jr., "Don," 64 years old passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 in the peace of his home in Terrell. Don was born on July 31, 1953 in Pineville, LA. to his parents, Donald Eugene Wright, Sr. and Quinnie Mae (Dunn) Wright. Don served with honor in the US Marines during the Vietnam Conflict. Don worked...

Dec 18, 2017

Viola P. Howrie passed away December 18 at her home in Terrell, Texas. She was born to Lee Roy Woody and Lila Beatrice Woody on July 26, 1934 in Lacombe, Alberta. When she was young child the family moved to Coronation, Alberta where her father inherited his father's farm. She received most of her primary education in a one...

Dec 13, 2017

Miguel Perez "Mike" Vargas, 83, of Terrell, Texas, passed away December 13, 2017.

Mike was born May 8, 1934, to Emilio and Marianna (Perez) Vargas in Carrizo Springs, TX. In 1956, he married Bertha Medina.

He was known as "Mike" or "Papa" to everyone. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He lived for...

Dec 1, 2017

Gordon Gettinberger Southworth passed away Friday, December 1, 2017. Gordon was born on November 23, 1924 to Walter and Esther (Gettinberger) Southworth.

Services pending at this time.

Nov 13, 2017

Kerry Alfred Adams passed away Monday, November 13, 2017. Kerry was born on April 4, 1953 to George Carrie, Jr. and Alice Helen (Smith) Adams.

Kerry is survived by his wife Linda Kaye (Rentz) Adams; son, Sean Adams.

Nov 11, 2017

Tammi Renee (Mesker) Ward, age 47, of Terrell, Texas, passed away November 11, 2017. Tammi was born March 2, 1970 in Tyler, Texas to Garland and Clovie (Prather) Mesker.

Tammi loved the outdoors, country life, hunting, and fishing with her husband, Rusty. She loved her dogs, visits from her children, grandchildren, family and friends. Tammi worked many...

Nov 7, 2017

Anne Becker (Housh) passed away on November 7, 2017, in Dallas, Texas. She was born on November 5, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, to her parents Roy Housh Jr. and Delores B. (Hogan) Housh.

Those who continue to cherish her memories are her son, Gene Scott, his wife Viki, and their children, Savanna and Carmen; her daughter,...

Nov 1, 2017

Thomas "Tommy" Albert Jones Jr. was called home on November 1, 2017 at the age of 65, in the comfort of his residence. He was born on January 11, 1952 in Houston, Texas to his parents, Thomas Albert Jones Sr and Sadie Katherine Owen. Tommy was loved dearly by his wife Kathy Jones and the shared 40 years of...

Oct 27, 2017

Edward T. Lynch, of Terrell, Texas, passed away on October 27, 2017, in Greenville, Texas. He was born to Edward Theophilus Lynch Sr. and Flossie Marie (May) Lynch on August 6, 1925. On December 21, 1946, Edward married Valla Jean Morgan in Dallas, Texas. They spent their lives together for 68 years.

Edward graduated from Greenville High...

Oct 26, 2017

James William "Bud" Boshart, 82, of Rockwall, Texas passed away on October 26, 2017. He was born in Dallas, Texas to Jessie Amil Boshart and Thelma Viola (Bush) Boshart, on September 18, 1935. James went to Mesquite High School, where he met Rosie Lee Duckworth, the love of his life.

Those who continue to cherish his memories...

Oct 12, 2017

Sally Breeden LaRoe, 83, of Terrell, passed away on

October 12, 2017 with her husband and family by her

side. Sally was born in Terrell, Texas to her parents

Minnie Miller & KL Breeden Sr. on January 22, 1934.

Sally found a friend in everyone and everyone found a

...