Obituaries

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

Carmel Denton

Carmel Denton

Jan 30, 2021

Services for Carmel Lou Denton, 62, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro. Billy Smith and Bro. Homer Morgan officiating. Interment will be in Woodside Cemetery. Mrs. Denton passed away January 30, 2021, in Tyler. She was born April 25, 1958, in Dallas, to Glen & Elaine Blaine Beall....

Billie  Watson

Billie Watson

Jan 27, 2021

Mrs. Billie Fern Clower Watson, 92, of Grand Saline, passed away January 27, 2021, in Tyler. She was born November 19, 1928, in the Antioch Community, near Grand Saline, to Carl and Odessa Whitt Clower. Billie lived all her life in Grand Saline and was a member of the Grand Saline High School Class of 1946. She worked as a...

Leota Mccurry

Leota Mccurry

Jan 25, 2021

Mrs. Leota Grace “Grandma" King McCurry, 81, passed away January 25, 2021, at her residence in Lone Oak. She was born October 31, 1939, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to Raymond and Opal Grace Naumann King. Leota was raised on a big farm and graduated from Morris High School. She was the FFA Sweetheart and enjoyed playing sports, especially basketball. After graduation,...

Brody Harvey

Brody Harvey

Jan 24, 2021

Mr. Brody Dee Harvey, 55, of Grand Saline, passed away January 24, 2021, in Tyler. He was born May 2, 1965, in Dallas, to Richard Henryfield & Bonnie Hearn Harvey. He served in the US Navy during the Gulf War and was an electrical engineer in the oil field. Brody is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Sandra...

Jyme Tyson

Jyme Tyson

Jan 24, 2021

Services for Jyme Bertram Tyson, 73, of Ft. Worth, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline. Burial will be in Haven of Memories, Canton. Mrs. Tyson passed away January 24, 2021 in Sulphur Springs. She was born January 9, 1948, in Dallas, to Haskell Clyne & Tennie Evelyn Stilwell Bertram. She married...

James Mccormack

James Mccormack

Jan 22, 2021

Services for James Lawrence McCormack, 75, of Quitman, are scheduled for 12 p.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home with Bro. Dwayne McCormack officiating. Interment will be in Colony Cemetery, Alba. Mr. McCormack passed away January 22, 2021, in Sulphur Springs. He was born September 2, 1945, in Grand Saline to Henry Lawrence and Beulah Ann Young McCormack....

Michael Butler

Michael Butler

Jan 21, 2021

Mr. Michael Butler, 60, of Grand Saline, passed away January 21, 2021, in Tyler. He was born October 16, 1960, in Grand Saline, to Billy Wayne & Maggie Lillian Allen Butler. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother, Maggie "Lillian" Butler of Grand Saline; two sons, Cody Butler of Yantis and Bradley Butler of Reilly...

Lonny Humphrey

Lonny Humphrey

Jan 19, 2021

Mr. Lonny Humphrey, 84, of Grand Saline, passed away January 19, 2021, in Tyler. He was born January 8, 1937, in Van Zandt County to Dick & Iva Claude Marrett Humphrey. He spent all of his life in the Grand Saline area where he was an independent insurance agent and also had co-owned Mineola Packing. Mr. Humphrey founded "The Glory...

John Burnett

John Burnett

Jan 19, 2021

John Corbin Burnett, Sr., 85, of Grand Saline, went to be with our Lord on January 19, 2021. He was born June 21, 1935, in Spokane, Washington, to Theo Corbin (Bert) Burnett and Ruby Cleo Blessing Burnett. His family returned to their Texas roots when he was young, but not before he was crowned “Baby Spokane”—something he was teased about...

Allen Hooten

Allen Hooten

Jan 16, 2021

Services for Mr. Allen Lynn “Big Al” Hooten, 71, of Lone Oak, are pending until further notice, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Lone Oak. Interment will be in Lynch Cemetery. Mr. Hooten passed away January 16, 2021, in Greenville. He was born July 27, 1949, in Greenville, to Forest Melton & Zella Louise Pritchett Hooten. “Big Al” spent...

Bessie Tarrant

Bessie Tarrant

Jan 15, 2021

Services for Bessie Mae Moss Tarrant, 97, of Lone Oak, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at County Line Baptist Church, Miller Grove, with Bro. Wayne Darty officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Lone Oak. Interment will be in Donelton Cemetery, Lone Oak. Mrs. Tarrant passed away January 15, 2021, in Lone Oak. She was...

Benny Terrell

Benny Terrell

Jan 9, 2021

Mr. Benny Wayne “Pappy” Terrell, 83, of Alba, passed away January 9, 2021, in Tyler. He was born October 16, 1937, in Stamford, Texas, to Benjamin Edward and Ellen Bernice Jones Terrell. Benny was a home builder and a fishing guide on Lake Fork. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother and sister; and two sisters....

Don Pugh

Don Pugh

Jan 8, 2021

Don Roy Pugh, 73, of Alba went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2021, in Tyler, Tx. He was born September 5, 1947, in Dallas, Texas, to Aubrey and Ruby Rogers Pugh of Garland, Tx. Don was a gifted musician and played in a band shortly after high school, as well as playing the base guitar at...

Wendell Moore

Wendell Moore

Jan 6, 2021

Graveside services for Mr. Wendell Carroll Moore, 78, Grand Saline, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2020, at Woodside Cemetery, with Bro. Mack Swain officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home. Mr. Moore passed away January 6, 2021, in Tyler. He was born May 14, 1942, in Hill County, to James Ennis & Nona Mae Stanley Moore....

Barbara Wall

Barbara Wall

Jan 3, 2021

A Celebration of Life service for Barbara Gail “Loper” Wall will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Lake Athens Baptist Church, Athens, TX, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline, with Rev. Steve Pelz officiating, assisted by Rev. C.A. Middleton. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to services at the church. A private...

James  Phillips, Jr.

James Phillips, Jr.

Jan 2, 2021

Services for James Lee Phillips, Jr., 55, of Alba are scheduled for 10 a.m., January 9, 2021, at Amazing Grace Fellowship, Alba, with Bro. Byron George officiating, under the direction of Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Salem Cemetery, Alba. Mr. Phillips passed away January 2, 2021, in Tyler. He was born August 26, 1965, in Mesquite, to James...

Richard Mullen

Richard Mullen

Dec 28, 2020

Memorial services for Mr. Richard James Mullen, 78, of Lone Oak, will be scheduled at a later date. Richard passed away, December 28, 2020, in Greenville. He was born December 31, 1941 in Middletown, Ohio, to Clarence & Flossie Thomas Mullen. He served in the US Army. Richard had lived in Lone Oak since 1980 where he retired, after 15...

Bill Crocker

Bill Crocker

Dec 27, 2020

Visitation for Bill Crocker, 91, of Grand Saline, is scheduled for 5-7 p.m., Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Bartley Funeral Home. Jesus called Bill to his side on December 27, 2020 in Grand Saline. Bill lived all his life in Grand Saline and was a member of Main Street Baptist Church. Bill Crocker was a man of few words, he...

Walt Bryant

Walt Bryant

Dec 25, 2020

In an effort to keep everyone in attendance healthy, please wear a mask, social distance, and refrain from close contact with others. If you would like to watch the service without being in attendance, the services will be recorded and posted to our website at some point after the services conclude. Celebration of Life Services for Walt Bryant, 70, of...

Lori Carnes

Lori Carnes

Dec 25, 2020

Services for Mrs. Lori Denise Carnes, 46, Fruitvale, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Bartley Funeral Home with Bro. David Hellwig and Bro. Donny Sadler officiating. Interment will be in Woodside Cemetery. Mrs. Carnes passed away December 25, 2020, at her home. She was born June 15, 1974, in Tyler, to Elvis Glenn & Micah Jean...