Obituaries
Edith Irene Smith
Oct 26, 2024
Edith Irene Smith passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Saturday, October 26 2024, at the age of 100 years, 7 months and 15 days.
She was born on March 11, 1924, in Houston, Texas to Charles A and Edna Frank McCracken.
On November 1, 1951, she married the love of her life, Carvin W. Smith, Sr., and together...
David Mark Henry
Oct 16, 2024
David Mark Henry passed at his son’s home in Houston on October 16, 2024, at the age of 67 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. His life was full of accomplishments as evidenced in both the academic world and in his professional career, but the real joy of his life was his family, whom he absolutely adored.
David was...
Eugene "Gene" White
Oct 12, 2024
Eugene "Gene" White, 81, of Franklin, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024 with his three loving daughters by his side.
Born on May 11, 1943, in Hardin County, Texas, he was the second of ten children born to O.L. and Vera White.
Gene was preceded in death by his beloved wife of almost 40 years, Gloria White, and several brothers...
Jessie D. Lopez
Oct 6, 2024
Jessie D. Lopez was born on October 7, 1934, in Wheelock, Texas to Canuto Lopez and Janie Davilla Lopez. He was called home on October 6, 2024, in Rockdale, Texas.
Jessie was raised in Wheelock, Texas and Mumford, Texas. After he lived in Mumford, Texas, he made his home in Branchville, Texas.
He was a carpenter in trade but he had many...
Curtis Glenn Barnett
Sep 29, 2024
Curtis Glenn Barnett, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Elliot, Texas on September 29, 2024.
He was born on August 22, 1941, to Samuel Alton and Edna Lorene Gandy Barnett.
He attended Franklin ISD and graduated at the age of 18. After graduation, he worked for Crane Plumbing for numerous years and retired after 18 years from Tx Dot.
He...
Bertha Daylong
Sep 25, 2024
Bertha Allen Daylong, age 88, passed into heaven on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She was a simple East Texas girl, who was born to Edgar William and Ruth Louise Allen on February 2, 1936 in Teague, Texas. Born the second of four children, and into an era of extreme difficulty and instability, she lost her mother at age six. Her...
Myrtle Townsend-Ruddick
Sep 18, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Myrtle Townsend-Ruddick. Born on March 31st, 1932, in Nettleton, Mississippi, Myrtle was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
She entered eternal rest on the evening of September 18th, 2024, while surrounded by her loved ones.
Her life was grounded in her Southern Baptist faith, serving her community and family with...
Guadalupe "Lupe" Rodriguez
Sep 15, 2024
Guadalupe “Lupe” Rodriguez was born January 8th, 1937, in Hearne, TX to Rafael Trujillo and Gabriella Mendoza. Lupe was the 6th of 14 children.
She met Raymond Rodriguez and the two were married on December 4th, 1954. She had two children, Margaret Rodriguez and Raymond Rodriguez Jr.
Lupe lived in Hearne her entire life.
She attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was a...
Rosanne Perrone Ely
Sep 8, 2024
Our beloved mother, Rosanne Perrone Ely passed away on September 8, 2024, at the age of 67. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and most importantly, Nani to her grandchildren. She loved her family fiercely, and they were her sole priority.
Rosanne was born on November 12, 1956, in Hearne, Texas to Peno and Sarah Perrone. On June 5, 1976, she...
Shalom “Shay” Ashlynn Hajovsky
Sep 2, 2024
Shalom “Shay” Ashlynn Hajovsky was only with us for 9 months, but she is forever in our hearts! Straight from the womb to the arms of Jesus, she was never alone.
Shalom is the Hebrew word for peace and stems from the beautiful verse John 14:27 that is sustaining the Hajovsky family right now:
Peace I leave with you; my peace I...
Virginia Isbell Cooper "Ginnybell"
Aug 30, 2024
Virginia Isbell Cooper "Ginny/ Ginnybell”, age 83, was born on June 21, 1941, in Phillips Tx. to parents Walter D. Isbell and Lucille Hoffman Isbell. Ginny passed peacefully away on August 30, 2024, in College Station, Texas, with her daughter by her side.
In her senior year in high school 1959, she joined Beta Sigma Phi, a service-oriented sorority. She made...
Elizabeth "Liz" Monica Donaldson Monica Donaldson
Aug 26, 2024
Elizabeth "Liz" Monica Donaldson, of Aberdeen, Maryland, left our world unexpectedly on Monday, August 26, 2024. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, wife, sister, and Sergeant First Class among many other titles. Funeral arrangements include a Visitation on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Memorial Funeral Home in Hearne, Texas, from 5-7 PMwith the Most Holy Rosary being recited at...
June ‘Junie B’ Bratton Cates
Aug 23, 2024
Ila June ‘Junie B’ Bratton Cates of Calvert, Texas passed away on August 23, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.
June was born on July 9, 1944 to Garland G. “Sleepy” & Inez Bratton in Brady, Texas. June was part of the Brady High School Class of 1963.
On March 6, 1982, June married her best friend and soul mate, Ralph...
George Michael Vandiver Jr.
Aug 20, 2024
George Michael Vandiver, Jr. was born on February 12, 1971, at 8:28 p.m.. in Crane, Tx.
He lived a majority of his life in Midland, Tx and moved to Bryan, Tx, around 2 years ago.
Michael earned his wings August 20, 2024, at 3:10 am.
Michael's love still lives on with his wife Kenya and His children, Alyssa and Jake Fugate, Shane and...
Christopher Brandon Nichols
Aug 15, 2024
Christopher Brandon Nichols December 21, 1971 – August 15, 2024
Chris Nichols, 52, of Bryan (Tabor), passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024, in Houston at Baylor St. Luke’s Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held to honor Chris at 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Cottonwood Baptist Church in Tabor.
Chris was born on Tuesday, December 21, 1971, four...
Billy Gene Nelson
Aug 15, 2024
Billy Gene Nelson was born on February 14, 1964, in Houston, Texas to his parents Louis Edward and Virginia Ladell Nelson.
He gained his wings on August 15, 2024.
Billy received his high school diploma from Hearne High School in Hearne, Texas. After high school, he was a helper to his father’s welder.
After a while, he tried different trades such as carpenter...
Louise Woodard
Aug 11, 2024
Well, here we are at the end of this road. Now its on to a new adventure with God as my guide. I hoped to make 100 but fell just a little short!!
Born in an old house near Waxahachie, Texas, where 20 years later I would give birth to my first baby girl!
My parents were both really hard-working people, George...
Eddie Len Nelson
Aug 4, 2024
Eddie Len Nelson, 59, of Franklin, Texas, gained his wings on August 4, 2024, in Bryan, Texas at St. Joseph Hospital.
Eddie was born in Hearne, Texas on February 26, 1965, to Louis Edward and Virginia Ladell Nelson.
Eddie was a devoted father, papa, brother, uncle and friend. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, riding around town in his truck...
Bernard "Bernie" Huckaby
Jul 17, 2024
Bernie passed away on July 17, 2024. Formal obituary will follow.
Visitation is at Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, July 19, 2024 from 10 until 12, noon.
Graveside service will be at New Norwood Cemetery at Noon.
Victor Ray Blackmon
Jun 24, 2024
Victor Ray Blackmon, 73, born in Florence, South Carolina, is being recognized for serving the United States Air Force (1970-1974) during the Vietnam War, receiving his BBA in Accounting at the University of Houston, and finishing his days heading his own CPA Firm in Franklin, Texas.
Vic is survived by his wife, Joyce Blackmon; five children, Christina, Garrett, Rachel, Evan, and...
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