All Obituaries

Deanna M. Spillman, of Sulphur Springs, Texas entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the age of 79 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on June 9,1943, to Juanita and Arthur Kilts. Deanna was the second youngest of four children. She is survived by her beloved husband of over 60 years, Raymond L. Spillman; children: Carla Spillman, Raymond Spillman Jr., Jeffery Spillman, Vincent Spillman, and daughter in law Linda Somera; 8 grandchildren: Danny Jr.,...

Leroy James ‘Jim’ Jefferys, of Winnsboro, Texas, died peacefully at home on Monday January 2, 2023, at the age of 83.  He was born in Akron, OH on April 21, 1939. During his life he worked with the family business until he joined the Army in 1961.  He served proudly for two years in the 9th Cavalry at Ft Hamilton in NY.  He then served 4 years in the Army Reserves in his hometown of Akron, OH.  During his work career, he owned a mechanics/gas station, worked...

Eddie Don Shew, of Caddo Mills, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at the age of 77. He was born in Paris, Texas on November 24, 1945, to Willard and Zora (Golden) Shew.  He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Patsy. Don was a talented musician, composer, and singer. He played the guitar, wrote Christian music, and even recorded some of his songs. He wrote a children's book and loved to watch the Cowboys and Rangers. Survivors include his sisters...

Betty Lou (Lacy) Odum, age 81, went to the Lord on Friday, October 21, 2022, in Mount Vernon, Texas.  Betty was born in Diswood, Illinois.  She was the fourth child of Chester and Ruth (Tinsley) Lacy.  Betty grew up in Cobden and Carbondale, IL.  Betty graduated from Carbondale Community High School in 1959.  Betty is survived by her children, Tammy Faelber and husband Bradley, of Northglenn, CO, Valarie Barela of Mount Vernon, TX, and John Odum and Christina of...

James Allen Gatlin of Flower Mound, Texas peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the age of 91. He was born on June 16, 1931, to Archie Gatlin, and Pauline Gatlin.             James Gatlin proudly served in the U.S Air Force during the Korean War in Alaska and the Caribbean. He also achieved an associate degree in business which he put to good use. James began his career working for the Business Extension Bureau and was...

Hollie Jane “Nano” Weatherford, of Mount Vernon, Texas was completely healed and called home on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones. Hollie was born on August 3, 1955, in San Angelo, Texas. Just a few moments later she was hand-picked by mother, Janie Louise Copeland and father, Joe D. Green.   Hollie is proceeded by death by the love of her life Ben McSwain before his passing. Hollie is also proceeded in death by her parents, Janie Copeland and...

Maria Leticia Rodriguez, of Mount Pleasant, Texas passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at the age of 64. She was born in Mexico on March 6, 1958, to Paula (Silva) and Eduardo Rodriguez. She is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her loving husband of 48 years, Juan Muñoz, children, Alfredo Muñoz and wife Cynthia Olivares, Cesar Muñoz and wife Mayra, Rosio Martinez and husband Felipe, and Miguel Muñoz and wife Ana; grandchildren, Anahi...

It’s with great sadness that the family of Carla D. Smith announces her passing on Wednesday, September 7, 22 in Sulphur Springs, Tx at the age of 61. She was born June 27, 1961, in Lubbock, Tx to Paul and Billie Russell. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Russell and fiancé, Matthew Wilkerson.  She is survived by her mother, Billie Russell, son Dalton Kitts, daughter and son-in-law, Shana and Justin Wallace, sister and brother-in-law, Dana and Tony Harris,...

Amanda June Carr April 27, 1929 – September 2, 2022        Amanda June Carr of Mt. Vernon, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early morning hours on September 2, 2022.  She was blessed with 93 wonderful years on this earth.       June was born on April 27, 1929, to Fred Cowser and Annie (Hightower) Cowser.  She was born in Franklin County and graduated from Mt. Vernon Schools in 1946.  She...

Jerrell Don Barnwell, age 63, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas.  He was born on April 7, 1959, to Harold and Glenda Barnwell, who preceded him in death.  He was a heavy equipment operator by trade, and he was a cowboy by heart. Donnie is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, J and Amy Barnwell of College Station, Texas, and two grandchildren, Savannah and Joshua.  He is also survived by his brother, Baney Barnwell of Leesburg,...