Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Grand Saline, Lone Oak, and Alba, Texas areas
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...
Sammy Wheeler
Jul 29, 2024
Services for Sammy DeVone “Sam” Wheeler, 75, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2024, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Sis. Delana Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow in Starr Cemetery. Mr. Wheeler passed away July 29, 2024, at his residence in Grand Saline. He was born January 5, 1949, in Spring, to Harry Levi and Irene...
David Lakin
Jul 16, 2024
David James Lakin, age 71, passed away peacefully in the early morning of July 16, 2024. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he leaves behind a legacy of kindness and service. David, or Dave as he was most commonly called, was born on May 9th, 1953, to Edwin and Alvira Lakin in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Dave grew up...
Barbara Vess
Jul 13, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Feagin Vess “Bobbie”, 77, of Grand Saline, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Grand Saline, surrounded by her family. She was born June 21, 1947, in Dallas. Bobbie lived all her life in Grand Saline. She was preceded in death by her parents, Granville and Francis Ison Warrick; husband, Alvin Vess; son, Michael Vess; two sisters,...
George Hayes
Jul 13, 2024
George Tom Hayes was born April 26, 1939, to Olen Reneau and Rosa Lee Patrick Hayes in Houston, TX. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 60 years, Betty Gail Panter Hayes, and lifelong friend, George Arthur Russell. He is survived by his daughter, Anna Kathryn Hayes Cooper and husband, Todd; son, Andrew Reneu Hayes and...
Holly Hodges-Bosse
Jul 8, 2024
Holly Kristine Hodges Bosse found her Ultimate Healing in Jesus on July 8, 2024, at the beautiful age of 46, in her family home in Grand Saline, TX. Holly projected the utmost faith, beauty, strength, and love until her last earthly breath, with her family and friends by her side. Holly was born in Odessa, TX on January 13, 1978,...
Patrick Mckiddy
Jul 7, 2024
Services for Patrick Aaron McKiddy, 44, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 1 p.m., Friday, July 12, 2024, at Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline, with Bro. Skip Paul Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Woodside Cemetery. Mr. McKiddy passed away July 7, 2024, in Tyler. He was born September 10, 1979, in Mesquite, to Michael & Ella Jane Stearman McKiddy....
Mary Lambright
Jul 6, 2024
Services for Mary Littlejohn Lambright, 83, of Fruitvale, are scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Roundflat Pentecostal Church, with Bro. Homer Morgan officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Carroll Springs Cemetery, Henderson County, Texas. Mary Ann passed away July 6, 2024, in Tyler. She was born April 18, 1941, in Grand...
Sandi Newton
Jul 4, 2024
Sandi Lee Newton, 80, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend, passed away at her home in the care of her loving husband on July 4, 2024. Sandi, a resident of Grand Saline Texas, was born September 5, 1943 in Centralia Washington. She is the oldest child born to Glenna Hull and later adopted by Bud Davis. Sandi graduated...
Willie Gilliam
Jul 2, 2024
Mr. Willie Lee Gilliam, 80, passed away peacefully in the presence of family and friends on July 2, 2024, at the home of his niece in Quitman. He was born August 15, 1943, in Corsicana, to the late Claude Willie and Coleta Jewel Helton Gilliam. Lee’s passion in life was the game of Bridge. He was a Silver Life Master...
Norma Fite
Jun 29, 2024
Graveside services for Norma Jean Fite, 97, of Pasadena, Texas are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Sand Flat Cemetery, with Jerry Fite officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline, Texas. Visitation will be at 9 am, July 6, 2024, at Bartley Funeral Home. Mrs. Norma Jean Fite passed away June 29, 2024, at...
Beverly Mix
Jun 27, 2024
Graveside services for Beverly Jean Day Mix, 92, of Lone Oak, are scheduled for 12 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Hooker Cemetery, Lone Oak, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Lone Oak. Mrs. Mix passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Haslet. She was born November 28, 1931, in Bolivar, NY, to Guy and Crystal Day. On May...
Francis Hass
Jun 25, 2024
Services for Francis Mae Copeland Hass, 79, of Yantis, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, Alba, with Bro. James Judd officiating. Interment will follow in Salem Cemetery, Alba. Mrs. Hass passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at her residence in Yantis. She was born July 11, 1944, in Quitman, to Herman Lee and...
Gwen Hughes
Jun 24, 2024
Gwendolyn Bailiff Hughes, 91, of Grand Saline, passed away, June 24, 2024, in Mineola. She was born November 24, 1932, in Marshall, Texas to Adolphus Jefferson & Mattie Marylene Teal Bailiff. Gwen married Sherman Hughes, June 25, 1950, in Mineola, Texas. They lived in West Columbia, Celina and Dallas before moving to Grand Saline in Van Zandt Co. 38 years...
Milton Terry
Jun 23, 2024
Mr. Milton Uliss Terry, 72, of Alba, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Quitman. He was born November 18, 1951, in Alba, to Uliss Fields and Audie Evelyn Wright Terry. Milton lived most of his life in Alba. He served four years in the US Army. He loved to tinker and make things using his welder. He also loved...
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