Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Grand Saline, Lone Oak, and Alba, Texas areas
Francisco Aguilar Sierra
Dec 24, 2025
Mass of Christian Burial services for Francisco Aguilar Sierra, 56, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 12 p.m., (Noon)Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at St. Celestine Catholic Church, with Father Michael Ledesma officiating.
Burial will follow in Woodside Cemetery, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home.
Mr. Aguilar Sierra passed away December 24, 2025, in Tyler. He was born October 4, 1969, in...
Jacquiline Brealynn Campbell
Dec 20, 2025
Services for Jacquiline Brealynn Campbell, 18, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, December 29, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Kyle White and Alex Peredes officiating.
Interment will be in Woodside Cemetery.
Jacquiline Campbell passed away on December 20, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. She was born on December 16, 2007, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Charles and Jennifer Prock...
Marvin Wayne Fletcher
Dec 20, 2025
Marvin Wayne “Cowboy” Fletcher, 87, of Alba, Texas, passed away on December 20, 2025, at 6:15 p.m., holding his daughter’s hand in the same home where he was born.
Born to Hallie-Byrd Fletcher and Marvin Fletcher, Cowboy grew up with a deep love for people, hard work, and his community. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Georgia...
Sandra Streeter
Dec 17, 2025
Sandra Kay Streeter, of Blackfoot, Idaho, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, at the age of 76, of a brief but acute battle with cancer.
Sandra was born December 19, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Winnie Fae Stevens and Thomas Walter Taylor. She grew up in the Dallas area where she received her education, graduating...
Joseph Matteson
Dec 16, 2025
Memorial services for Joseph Christopher Matteson, 38, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Jeremy Harrell officiating.
Joseph Matteson passed away on December 16, 2025, in Canton, Texas. He was born on March 22, 1987, in Buffalo, New York.
Joseph moved to Van Zandt County 31 years ago. Following his graduation from...
Ruben Morales Cano
Dec 8, 2025
Mass of Christian Burial for Ruben Morales Cano, 53, of Grand Saline, is scheduled for 1 p.m., Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at St. Celestine Catholic Church, Grand Saline, with Father Michael Ledesma officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home.
Ruben passed away December 8, 2025, in Grand Saline. He was born May 1, 1972, in Santa Maria Del Rio, San...
Douglas Wayne Carroll
Dec 8, 2025
Services For Douglas Wayne Carroll, 81, of Grand Saline, are scheduled for 1 p.m., Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Kyle White officiating.
Interment will follow in Creagleville Cemetery.
Mr. Carroll passed away December 8, 2025, in Madison, AL. He was born December 10, 1943, in Grand Saline, to Eugene Stanley and Dorothy Retha Nance Carroll.
He proudly served his...
Jolene Mercer Morgan
Dec 6, 2025
Jolene Mercer Morgan, 74, of Grand Saline, passed away December 6. 2025, in Tyler. She was born March 2, 1951, in Lawrenceville, IL, to Tyrus & Elosia Pipher Mercer. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, John William Baldwin, Jr.; and two grandsons, John David Baldwin, Jr., and Travis Phillips. Jolene lived in multiple places growing up...
Kenneth Richard Mawby
Dec 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of Kenneth Richard Mawby
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Kenneth Richard Mawby, who left this world on December 4, 2025. Born on December 7, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio, Ken was the son of George and Jeanette Mawby, both of whom have also passed away.
Ken’s enduring legacy lives on through his...
Jerry Don Anderson
Dec 3, 2025
Jerry Don Anderson, 75, passed away on December 3, 2025, at his home in Lone Oak. He was born on November 5, 1950, to Floyd and Inez Anderson.
Jerry spent the last decade of his life in Lone Oak, where he enjoyed the simple pleasures that brought him peace. He worked as an electrician and took great pride in his work...
Ella "Penny" Lou Pendell Allen
Dec 3, 2025
Ella “Penny” Lou Pendell Allen, born March 1, 1931, in Wapello, Iowa, to Robert Dallas and Elizabeth Louvisa Ivers Pendell, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on December 3, 2025, in Tyler, Texas, at The Hospice of East Texas.
She is survived by her son, Richard W. Allen of Grand Saline, and her daughter, Diana Allen Doggett of Belton; grandchildren...
Sandra Kay Rush
Nov 27, 2025
Graveside services for Sandra Kay Rush, 61, of Fruitvale, are scheduled for 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Starr Cemetery, with Bro. Jim Parker officiating.
Sandra passed away November 27, 2025, at her home. She was born April 11, 1964, in Wills Point, to Finus Ray & Madeline McBride Rush. Sandra lived most of her life in Fruitvale where she...
Maxine Ruth Ray (Smith)
Nov 25, 2025
Memorial services for Maxine Ruth Smith Ray, 79, of Whitehouse, are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, December 5, 2025, at Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, with Daniel DuPree officiating.
Mrs. Ray passed away on November 25, 2025, at her home. She was born on August 8, 1946, in Wood County to Eldon Max and Dorothy Barnett Smith.
On January 21, 1995, Maxine married the...
Ora Faye Redd
Nov 25, 2025
Services for Ora Faye Luther Redd, 90, of Alba, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Monday, December 1, 2025, at Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, Alba, with Bro. David Allen officiating.
Interment will follow in Lake Fork Memorial Cemetery, Alba.
Mrs. Redd passed away on November 25, 2025, at her home. She was born on September 13, 1935, in Terrell, Texas, to Seth Anderson and...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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