Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Grand Saline, Lone Oak, and Alba, Texas areas

Janice Jo Batchelder

Janice Jo Batchelder

Nov 24, 2025

Memorial services for Janice Jo Janes Batchelder, 86, of Mineola, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, Alba, with Bro. Brad Hindman officiating.

Mrs. Batchelder passed away November 24, 2025, in Mineola. She was born December 24, 1938, in Decatur, Illinois, to Joseph Arthur and Elizabeth Sams Janes.

On July 29, 1956, Janice married the love...

Laura McBride Davis

Laura McBride Davis

Nov 23, 2025

Services for Laura McBride Davis, 88, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, with Bro. Billy Smith officiating.

Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home.

Mrs. Laura Davis passed away on November 23, 2025, at her home. She was born on May 1, 1937, in Lavon,...

Charlotte Sue Ballow Watson

Charlotte Sue Ballow Watson

Nov 20, 2025

Services for Mrs. Charlotte Sue Tull Ballow Watson, 85, of Canton, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline. Interment will be in Cool Springs Cemetery, Canton.

Mrs. Watson passed away November 20, 2025, at her home. She was born September 14, 1940, in Canton, Texas, to Weldon Gee and Maggie Arvalene Hendley Tull.

She...

Uriah Alexander Harvey

Uriah Alexander Harvey

Nov 16, 2025

Services for Uriah Alexander Harvey, 29, of Midland, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, Alba, with Bro. Jerry Jackson officiating.

Interment will follow in Salem Cemetery, Alba.

Uriah passed away November 16, 2025, in Midland. He was born December 26, 1995, in Bedford. He lived most of his life in Alba and was a member...

William "Bill" Hicks

William "Bill" Hicks

Nov 15, 2025

William “Bill” Andrew Hicks passed away at home in Greenville, Texas, on November 15, 2025, at the age of 71. Born in Orange County, California, on May 13, 1954, Bill lived a life marked by extraordinary adventures, profound loves, remarkable achievements, and deep challenges. His story was never simple—and never dull.

As a boy, Bill roamed the orange groves of Orange...

Shane Akins

Shane Akins

Nov 15, 2025

Shane D. Akins, 63, of Fruitvale, passed away November 15, 2025, in Tyler. He was born August 7, 1962, in Dallas, to Delbert Ray and Ruby Eldred Akins. He spent all of his life in Grand Saline and attended Roundflat Pentecostal Church.

Shane loved hunting, fishing, and especially enjoyed grilling. He treasured time with his family, most of all his grandkids.

He...

Herman Burges

Herman Burges

Nov 14, 2025

Services for Mr. Herman Burges, 84, of Grand Saline, Texas, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro. Dean Neidholt officiating.

Interment will be in Corinth Cemetery.

Herman Burges, 84, passed away on November 14, 2025, at his home in Grand Saline. He was born on May 17, 1941, in Dallas, to Lemuel Herman and...

Monroe Reich

Monroe Reich

Nov 8, 2025

Services for Mr. Monroe Reich, 85, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Huston officiating.

Interment will be in Eastlawn Memorial Park, Early, TX.

Mr. Reich passed away November 8, 2025, at his home in Grand Saline. He was born December 22, 1939, in Early. He grew up in Early...

Nancy Kuykendall Lynch

Nancy Kuykendall Lynch

Nov 1, 2025

Services for Nancy Kuykendall Lynch, 65, of Mineola, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline, with Rick Burgos officiating.

Interment will follow in Woodside Cemetery, Grand Saline.

Mrs. Lynch passed away November 1, 2025, at her home in Mineola. She was born July 27, 1960, in Dallas, to Lois Lee “Doc” and Ellamae Potter...

Patricia Gail Duncan

Patricia Gail Duncan

Oct 26, 2025

Graveside services for Patricia Gail Parker Duncan, 89, of Greenville, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Salem Cemetery in Alba, with Pastor Tim Boles officiating, under the direction of Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, Alba.

Mrs. Duncan passed away on October 26, 2025, at her home in Greenville. She was born on September 30, 1936, in Electra, Texas, to...

Willowdeen Ray Lindsey

Willowdeen Ray Lindsey

Oct 24, 2025

Services for Willowdeen Ray Boydston Lindsey, 104, of Terrell, are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, October 31, 2025, at First Baptist Church, Terrell, with Pastor John Lowrie officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline.

Interment will follow in Woodside Cemetery, Grand Saline.

Mrs. Lindsey passed away October 24, 2025, in Terrell. She was born July 9, 1921, in Wills...

Karen Nell Allen

Karen Nell Allen

Oct 21, 2025



Karen Nell Allen, age 75, a devoted, public school educator and librarian who faithfully served the Mesquite Independent School District for 43 years, went home to be with the Lord on October 21, 2025. She was born August 17, 1950, in McKinney, Texas, to the late Charles Allen and Dorothy (McCollum) Allen.

Karen dedicated 33 years of her teaching career to...

William Dell Stone

William Dell Stone

Oct 15, 2025

Services for William Dell Stone, 78, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro. Benjamin Morrell officiating.

Interment will be in Creagleville Cemetery, Grand Saline.

Mr. Stone passed away peacefully at his residence on October 15, 2025. Born on July 19, 1947, in Grand Saline to William Franklin and Helen Ruth Malone...

Jimmie Dale Stark

Jimmie Dale Stark

Oct 10, 2025

Graveside services for Jimmie Dale Stark, age 82, of Campbell, Texas, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Prairie Valley Cemetery in Campbell. Services are under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Lone Oak.

Mr. Stark passed away on October 10, 2025, in Plano, Texas.

Jimmie was born on May 15, 1943, in Placid, Texas, to Earnest Ruben...

William David Johnstone

William David Johnstone

Oct 9, 2025

Services for Mr. William David Johnstone, 91, of Garland, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline, with Kyle White officiating.

Interment will be in Salem Cemetery, Alba.

Mr. William Johnstone passed away on October 9, 2025, in Grand Saline. He was born September 10, 1934, in Vancouver, British Columbia, to Dorothy Mae Fawcett, and...

Mary Ruth Herring Skinner

Mary Ruth Herring Skinner

Oct 9, 2025

Services for Mary Ruth Herring Skinner, 74, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home.

Mrs. Skinner passed away on October 9, 2025, in Tyler. She was born on August 31, 1951, in Grand Saline. Mary Ruth was raised by Don and Delois Herring, was a lifelong resident of Grand Saline, and a...

Andrea Darlene Metcalf Lucas

Andrea Darlene Metcalf Lucas

Oct 2, 2025

Services for Andrea Darlene Metcalf Lucas, 64, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Monday, October 6, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Woodside Cemetery.

Andrea Lucas, 64, passed away on October 2, 2025, in Plano, Texas. She was born November 6, 1960, at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, to Melvin Richard and Doris Mae Pritchett...

Jackie "Jack" Smith

Jackie "Jack" Smith

Sep 28, 2025

Services for Mr. Jackie “Jack” Smith, 84, of Argyle, are scheduled for 1 p.m., Friday, October 10, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline, with Mike McFarlin officiating.

Interment will be in Woodside Cemetery.

Mr. Smith passed away on September 28, 2025, in Denton. He was born on January 13, 1941, in Grand Saline to Jack and Eva Lee Smith.

Jack grew up...

Jerry Ray Johnson

Jerry Ray Johnson

Sep 23, 2025

Services for Mr. Jerry Ray Johnson, 85, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Caney Creek Cowboy Church, with Bro. Randy Edwards officiating.

Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home.

Jerry Johnson, 85, of Grand Saline, passed away September 23, 2025. He was born June 6, 1940, in Lebanon, Indiana,...

Phillip Leo Hettich

Phillip Leo Hettich

Sep 22, 2025

Services for Phillip Leo Hettich, 91, of Dallas, Texas, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Posey Baptist Church, Sulphur Springs, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline.

Interment will follow in Peerless Cemetery, Sulphur Springs.

Mr. Hettich passed away on September 22, 2025. He was born April 21, 1934, in North Hopkins County to Sammie Milburn...