Obituaries

Jun 1, 2018

Montana Silverheels, 75, of Murphy, Texas passed away Friday, June 1, 2018 in Plano. She was born August 24, 1942 in Montana.

She is survived by her son, Steven Kieren.

No services pending at this time.

May 12, 2018

Linda Fay Austell, 67, of Forney, Texas passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018.

Linda was born in Palestine, Texas on July 19, 1950 to Joseph Wayne and Effie Jean (Beckwith) Austell. She worked at Parkland Hospital as a Pharmacy Technician.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brother, Carl Wayne Austell; sister, Betty Jo...

May 7, 2018

Jaqueline "Mema" Marie Hull, 71, of Terrell, Texas passed away Monday, May 7, 2018.

Jackie was born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 10, 1947 to George and Opal Allen-Leckenby. Jackie was raised in Nebraska City, Nebraska. She was a cake decorator and proof reader. Jackie married Samuel Charles Hull on February 4, 1966 in Elkpoint, South Dakota,...

May 1, 2018

Charles "Butch" Simpson, 51, of Quinlan passed away on May 1st, 2018 at his residence. He was born on December 16, 1966, he was the son of Kenneth Ray and Carol Ann (Turner) Simpson in Terrell.

Those left to cherish his memories are his father, Kenneth Simpson (Frieda); sister, Kelly Lewis; brother, Dennis Elliott; nephews, Kody, Branden,...

Apr 18, 2018

Melvin Eugene Tucker, 58, of Terrell passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in Sunnyvale, Texas. Eugene was born in Greenville, Texas on February 14, 1960 the son of Aubrey and Maxie (Roberts) Vick.

Those left to cherish his memories are his children, Crystal Miller and husband Frank, Kelvin Tucker; grandchildren, Dakota, Braxton, Jayson and Hayley; parents Aubrey...

Apr 18, 2018

William Larry Henderson, 68, of Elmo, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in Elmo. William was born in Dallas, Texas on March 2, 1950 the son of Elvin and Bonnie (Fleming) Henderson. He married Rheta Rachel Boedigheimer on October 18, 1975.

Those left to cherish his memories are his children; son, Christopher Henderson; daughter, Melissa Ann...

Mar 31, 2018

Larry Alan Dean, age 68, of Terrell, Texas passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 in Terrell. Larry was born on August 23, 1949, he was the son of Earnest Richard and Shirley Louise (Wright) Dean in Dallas, Texas. Larry married Doyce Lloyd on June 8, 1973. Larry was a mechanic.

Those left to cherish Larry's memories are...

Mar 28, 2018

Rusty Allen Briley, age 47, of Terrell, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in Terrell. Rusty was born on November 23, 1970 he was the son of Gerald and Terry (Snyder) Briley in Atlanta, Michigan. Rusty married Jennifer Rothlein on February 13, 2004 in Farmers Branch, Texas. Rusty was a pastor.

Those left to cherish Rusty's...

Mar 22, 2018

Erik Anthony Wheat, 30, of Mesquite passed away in Dallas on Thursday, March 22, 2018. He was born on January 29, 1988 in Dallas the son of Alfred Glenn Wheat and Monica Lynn Thomas. He married Candace Long in Las Vegas on March 14, 2015.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Candace Wheat; mother,...

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...