Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Grand Saline, Lone Oak, and Alba, Texas areas
Dana Means
Aug 29, 2024
Mrs. Dana Dyan Hogg Means, 59, passed away August 29, 2024, at her residence in Grand Saline. She was born April 28, 1965, in Lamesa, to Franklin Oliver and Jackie June Goolsby Hogg. Dana loved to play golf, bingo, and spend time with her grandkids. She was an excellent cook, always had a smile on her face, enjoyed living life,...
James "Joe" Slemmons
Aug 20, 2024
Mr. James Joseph "Joe" Slemmons, 63, of Lone Oak, passed away August 20, 2024. He was born January 26, 1961, in Mesquite. He graduated from Lone Oak High School and had spent most of his life in the area. Joe is preceded in death by his parents, James Kenneth & Kaye Smart Slemmons; brother, Mike Slemmons; and nephew, Nathan Slemmons....
Bobby Wheatley
Aug 18, 2024
Mr. Bobby Jack Wheatley, 83, of Alba, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Dallas. He was born September 18, 1940, in Waxahachie, to Jackson Anderson and Nolie Opal Jenkins Wheatley. Bobby moved to the Alba area, from Lancaster, 20 years ago. He worked for Lockheed Martin, as a mechanical engineer testing rockets, for 43 years before retiring. He also...
Franklin Baughman, Jr.
Aug 17, 2024
Franklin Delano Baughman, Jr., known affectionately as Frank or Frankie, was born on September 28, 1957, in El Paso, Texas. He passed away on August 17, 2024, in Tyler, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication to his family and friends. Franklin was a master plumber and pipe fitter, taking pride in his work and earning respect within...
Vera Barker
Aug 17, 2024
Services for Vera Mae Hukill Barker, 93, Grand Saline, are scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Bartley Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Parker officiating. Interment will follow in Salem Cemetery, Alba. Mrs. Barker passed away August 17, 2024, in Grand Saline. She was born December 21, 1930, in Van Zandt County, to Jefferson Davis & Vera Jane...
Arthur Sirmans
Aug 16, 2024
Services for Arthur Dewayne Sirmans, 27, of Grand Saline are scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Sis. Delana Wheeler officiating. Interment will be in Creagleville Cemetery. Arthur passed away August 16, 2024, in Tyler. He was born December 8, 1996, in Dallas, and was raised in Grand Saline where he graduated from Grand...
Gary Blanton
Aug 16, 2024
Mr. Gary Niltz Blanton, 72, of Brashear, passed away August 16, 2024, in Greenville. He was born April 25, 1952, in Dallas, to Jeptha Nils and Rachael Junell Dougherty. Gary lived most of his life in the Hopkins County area. He loved to ride his motorcycle and take in all the beautiful scenery. It was an addiction he thoroughly enjoyed....
Willie Mcqueen
Aug 15, 2024
Services for Willie Earl McQueen, 87, of Emory, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, August 19, 2024, at Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, Alba. Interment will follow in Holland Cemetery, Yantis. Mr. McQueen passed away August 15, 2024, in Mineola. He was born November 6, 1936, in Rains County, to William Joseph and Ruby Lucille Worthington McQueen. Willie lived most of his...
Keenan Lance Kindle
Aug 14, 2024
Services for Mr. Keenan Lance Kindle, 33, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro. Don Kirkpatrick officiating. Lance passed away August 14, 2024, in Grand Saline. He was born June 21, 1991, in Tyler. He lived all his life in Grand Saline, where he farmed tomatoes, watermelon, and sweet...
Kenneth Dickerson
Aug 13, 2024
Services for Kenneth Glenn Dickerson, 83, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, August 16, 2024, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro. Don Fleming officiating. Interment will be in Silver Lake Cemetery. Mr. Dickerson passed away August 13, 2024, in Tyler. He was born September 10, 1940, in Grand Saline, to Jerral and Lettie Steele Dickerson. Kenneth was...
Gary Brinkmier
Aug 11, 2024
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Linda Rilea
Aug 7, 2024
Linda Gail Rilea, 75, of Yantis, Texas, passed away on August 7, 2024. Linda was married to Clyde Rilea, also of Yantis, for 17 years. She was the daughter of Louis and Eunice Collier of New Boston, Texas. Born February 18, 1949, in Alameda, California, she moved to Texas in 1985. An active member of Lake Fork Baptist Church, she...
Carolyn Elliott
Aug 5, 2024
Services for Carolyn Joyce Woodward Elliott, 77, of Lone Oak, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, August 12, 2024, at Lone Oak United Methodist Church, with Rev. Beth Ensor officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Lone Oak. Interment will be in Lone Oak City Cemetery. Mrs. Elliott passed away Monday, August 5, 2024, at her residence in Lone...
Michael Countryman
Aug 5, 2024
Services for Mr. Michael Glynn Countryman, 65, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Friday, August 9, 2024, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Carl McCann officiating. Interment will be in Woodside Cemetery. Mr. Countryman passed away August 5, 2024, in Tyler. He was born November 28, 1958, in Dallas, to Glyndon & Bettie Mixon Countryman. He grew up in...
Mary Land
Aug 3, 2024
Services for Mary Pearl Land, 93, of Lone Oak, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Lone Oak Baptist Church, with Bro. Robert Cook officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Lone Oak. Mrs. Land passed away August 3, 2024, in Greenville. She was born August 18, 1930, in Point, to John Arthur Crabtree and Lilly...
Walter Smith
Aug 2, 2024
Mr. Walter Jules Smith, 74, passed away, August 2, 2024, at his residence in Alba. He was born June 10, 1950, in Dallas, to Walter Sonny and Estelle Dickens Smith. Walter lived most of his life in Kaufman County. He loved to race cars on dirt tracks and was well decorated in high school sports. On May 23, 1986, he...
Gayla Richeson
Aug 2, 2024
Gayla Genice Richeson ,73 went to be with the Lord on August 2, 2024. Gayla was born in Pittsburg Texas on June 3, 1951, to Gene and Betty Easterling. Gayla spent the majority of her younger years in Talco, Texas with her grandmother Jewel Easterling “Big Momma”. On May 23, 1991, she married the love of her life Jerry Lynn...
Mike "Mickey" Maciel
Jul 30, 2024
Services for Mr. Mike “Mickey” Maciel, 89, Grand Saline, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Bro. Mack Swain officiating. Mr. Maciel passed away July 30, 2024, at his home. He was born May 8, 1935, in Van, to Vicente “Ben” & Josephine Cortez Maciel. He served our country in the US Army....
Danny Taylor
Jul 30, 2024
Services for Danny Lee Taylor, 33, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 1p.m., Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Lakeside Baptist Church, Canton, with Pastor Justin Howe and Bro. Wayne Brinkley officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline. Interment will follow in Meredith Campground Cemetery, Athens. Mr. Taylor passed away July 30, 2024, in Brownsville. He was born...
Frances Patterson
Jul 29, 2024
Frances Marie Boren Patterson, 70, of Canton, passed away July 29, 2024, in Grand Saline. She was born March 26, 1954, in Spearville, Kansas to Jesse C. & Anna Marie Nielson Boren. She worked as an LVN. Frances is preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her mother, Anna Marie Boren of Quitman; two sons, Jason Jarrett and wife...
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