Obituaries

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

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...

Cynthia Crawford

Cynthia Crawford

Dec 23, 2020

Mrs. Cynthia Lee Jackson Crawford, 64, passed away December 23, 2020, at her residence in Grand Saline. She was born January 21, 1956, in Greenville, North Carolina, to Ray and May Jackson. Cynthia spent her early years in North Carolina and Ohio, she then lived many years in Dallas and Galveston. She lived the last twenty years in Grand Saline...

Chris Carmichael

Chris Carmichael

Dec 17, 2020

Mrs. Chris Carmichael, 51, of Canton, passed away December 17, 2020, at her home in Canton. She was born July 9, 1969, in Lockhart to Billy Neil & Helen Imogene Bailey McEachern. Chris worked as an office manager for Legend Trailers. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one daughter, Ashley Jackson. Survivors include her son, Ricky Haley...

Chesteen Hughes

Chesteen Hughes

Dec 14, 2020

Services for Faye Chesteen Patrick Hughes, 93, of Mineola, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, December 18, 2020, at Pilgrim Rest # 2 Baptist Church, Golden, with Bro. Jim Parker and Bro. Jason Walters officiating under the direction of Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, Alba. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mineola. Mrs. Hughes passed away December 14, 2020, in Golden....

Mary Sletten

Mary Sletten

Dec 14, 2020

Graveside services for Mary Lanell Hewitt Sletten, 71, Eustace, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Friday, December 18, 2020, at Rodgers Cemetery, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline. Mrs. Sletten passed away December 14, 2020, at her home in Eustace. She was born December 30, 1948, in Grand Saline, to L.D. & Delilah Douthitt Hewitt. Mary grew up...

Linda Hightower

Linda Hightower

Dec 12, 2020

Services for Linda Vess Hightower, 66, Grand Saline, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Don Kirkpatrick officiating. Linda Gail Vess Hightower passed away December 12, 2020, in Tyler. She was born November 5, 1954, in Grand Saline, to H. A. “Brub” & Sibyl Sloan Vess. Linda graduated from GSHS, Class of 1973,...

Elvia Hernandez

Elvia Hernandez

Dec 12, 2020

Mass of Christian Burial for Elvia Rosas Hernandez, 56, of Grand Saline, is scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at St. Celestine Catholic Church with Father Victor Hernandez officiating. Burial will follow in Woodside Cemetery. Elvia Rosas Hernandez passed away December 12, 2020, in Canton. She was born February 3, 1964, in Celaya, Mexico, to her parents, Ramon...