Obituaries

Cecil Jerry Yates Van Alstyne - Cecil Jerry Yates, of Van Alstyne, Texas, passed away on May 7, 2021 at the age of 81. He was...

Cecil Jerry Yates Van Alstyne - Cecil Jerry Yates, of Van Alstyne, Texas, passed away on May 7, 2021 at the age of 81. He was born February 8, 1940 to Cecil George and Nettie Myril...

Charleen Enstrom Rock Island - Charleen Enstrom, 90, of Rock Island, Illinois, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the Overlook Village, Moline. Cremation rites were...

Charleen Enstrom Rock Island - Charleen Enstrom, 90, of Rock Island, Illinois, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the Overlook Village, Moline. Cremation rites were accorded. A memorial service will be at 2 pm...

J.C. Herron Van Alstyne - J.C. Herron of Van Alstyne, Texas passed away on March 26, 2021 at the age of 99. He was born on...

J.C. Herron Van Alstyne - J.C. Herron of Van Alstyne, Texas passed away on March 26, 2021 at the age of 99. He was born on November 11, 1921 to Joseph Cottrel Herron and Ada Estell...

Pauline Judkins Grissom Fort Smith, AR - Pauline Judkins Grissom, 89, of Fort Smith, passed from this life on February 18, 2021 in Fort Smith. ...

Pauline Judkins Grissom Fort Smith, AR - Pauline Judkins Grissom, 89, of Fort Smith, passed from this life on February 18, 2021 in Fort Smith. She was born April 6, 1931 in Van Alstyne, Texas...

Adam Pat Escamilla, age 40, entered into eternal life Sunday December 6, 2020 at a family member’s house. Adam was born August 21, 1980 in...

Adam Pat Escamilla, age 40, entered into eternal life Sunday December 6, 2020 at a family member’s house. Adam was born August 21, 1980 in McKinney, TX to Hector Escamilla Sr. and Carol Hernandez. Adam Loved...

Kay Frances Reynolds, 77, of Van Alstyne, passed away on December 5, 2020. She was a beloved wife, mother, granny, sister, aunt, and friend. Her...

Kay Frances Reynolds, 77, of Van Alstyne, passed away on December 5, 2020. She was a beloved wife, mother, granny, sister, aunt, and friend. Her passions in life were her grandkids and gardening. She was...

John was born at home on the family farm in Tioga to Ruth and Hulin P Cheatham on December 13, 1947. He left this life...

John was born at home on the family farm in Tioga to Ruth and Hulin P Cheatham on December 13, 1947. He left this life in the afternoon of December 14, 2020 after a brief...

Mr. Bobby Dillard Hackler, age 83, of Gunter, Texas passed away peacefully in his sleep and went to see his Heavenly Father on Saturday, November...

Mr. Bobby Dillard Hackler, age 83, of Gunter, Texas passed away peacefully in his sleep and went to see his Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 28, 2020. The funeral service will be held on December...

Ronald Doyle Parks was born on December 15, 1956 in McKinney, Texas to Doyle and Mary Ellen Parks. He attended elementary and middle school in...

Ronald Doyle Parks was born on December 15, 1956 in McKinney, Texas to Doyle and Mary Ellen Parks. He attended elementary and middle school in Melissa and high school in McKinney and was a lifelong...

Clarence Garvin Stroud was born September 30, 1931 to Clarence Fletcher and Bessie Bell Stroud. He lived in Van Alstyne for most of his life...

Clarence Garvin Stroud was born September 30, 1931 to Clarence Fletcher and Bessie Bell Stroud. He lived in Van Alstyne for most of his life and spent his last years in Maine. He was known...

Jeff Burns died Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at his home in Van Alstyne, Texas. His family announced the death. Mr. Burns was born Jeffery Lee...

Jeff Burns died Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at his home in Van Alstyne, Texas. His family announced the death. Mr. Burns was born Jeffery Lee Burns on January 13, 1952 in Texas, to his mother...

Ruby Inez Barcheers 71, of Howe passed away November 26, 2020 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX. Ruby was born November 4, 1949 in Vernon,...

Ruby Inez Barcheers 71, of Howe passed away November 26, 2020 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, TX. Ruby was born November 4, 1949 in Vernon, TX to Horace and Hettie (Thorn) West. Following the death...

Mark Robert Cook, age 60, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Baylor Medical Center at McKinney, TX. Mark was born July 2, 1960...

Mark Robert Cook, age 60, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Baylor Medical Center at McKinney, TX. Mark was born July 2, 1960 in Lapeer, MI. to John and Marian Cook. He is survived...

Michelle Rolene Rinehart, 75, passed away on Thursday, October 15th, 2020, at her apartment in Van Alstyne, TX. She was born July 2nd, 1945 in...

Michelle Rolene Rinehart, 75, passed away on Thursday, October 15th, 2020, at her apartment in Van Alstyne, TX. She was born July 2nd, 1945 in Des Moines, Iowa, to Fern Robertson and William Cook. In...

O.D. Crowl was born Aug. 14, 1932 to Ila Pearl (Gregory) and David Othal Crowl in Butler, Oklahoma. He departed his earthly life on Sept....

O.D. Crowl was born Aug. 14, 1932 to Ila Pearl (Gregory) and David Othal Crowl in Butler, Oklahoma. He departed his earthly life on Sept. 27, 2020 at the age of 88, in the presence...

Paul Leach Denton, age 74, was born on Sept. 25, 1945, in Dallas, Texas. He passed away Sept. 10, 2020 in McKinney, Texas. He was...

Paul Leach Denton, age 74, was born on Sept. 25, 1945, in Dallas, Texas. He passed away Sept. 10, 2020 in McKinney, Texas. He was the son of W.A. and Leafy Denton. Paul grew up...

Jimmie Louis Tolbert, age 86, of Gunter, Texas, passed away on Aug. 7, 2020, at Texoma Medical Center, Denison, Texas. Jimmie was born in Durant, Oklahoma,...

Jimmie Louis Tolbert, age 86, of Gunter, Texas, passed away on Aug. 7, 2020, at Texoma Medical Center, Denison, Texas. Jimmie was born in Durant, Oklahoma, on Dec.13, 1933 to James and Dovie Mae Tolbert. Jimmie...

Velmer Lee Ratcliff-Williams departed life into eternity on July 9, 2020 at 2:01p.m. at her residence. Born on April 17, 1944, in Tylertown, Mississippi. A...

Velmer Lee Ratcliff-Williams departed life into eternity on July 9, 2020 at 2:01p.m. at her residence. Born on April 17, 1944, in Tylertown, Mississippi. A resident of Van Alstyne for many years, leaves to cherish...

Sarah Lou Curry was born on April 21, 1942, in Traskwood, Arkansas, to Ruth and Arlin Landreth. Sarah was raised in a large family with...

Sarah Lou Curry was born on April 21, 1942, in Traskwood, Arkansas, to Ruth and Arlin Landreth. Sarah was raised in a large family with eight brothers and four sisters. Mom was a caring and loving...

Maria A. Escamilla, age 87, entered into eternal life July 7, 2020 at Medical City of McKinney. Maria was born July 14, 1932 in San...

Maria A. Escamilla, age 87, entered into eternal life July 7, 2020 at Medical City of McKinney. Maria was born July 14, 1932 in San Juan, TX, to Dionicio and Guadalupe Perez Alvarado. She married...