Obituaries

September 23, 2016

Memorial funeral services for Deborah Jane Jones will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Bedias. Rev. Nathan Hoke, pastor of the church, will officiate at the services. Deborah passed away Friday Evening September 23, 2016 at her residence after an extended illness. Deborah was born in Houston, Texas on March 1,...

September 16, 2016

Diana Lyn Dewey, age 70, of Marquez passed away at her home on Friday afternoon, September 16, 2016. She and her husband, Louis, had lived in Leon County , between Marquez and Concord, since 1983; having moved from Spring, Texas. Diana was a homemaker and enjoyed flower gardening. She had done some work as a florist. She also did some...

September 14, 2016

Bobbie E. Hardee was born in the Redland Community on January 5, 1935. After completing the primary grades in Hearne and Concord, he entered Centerville schools, and remained there until his graduation in 1953. Following high school graduation, he attended John Tarleton Jr. College for two years. He then attended Texas A&M College where he graduated in 1957 with a...

September 14, 2016

Melissa Spadoni, 47 of Madisonville TX lost her battle with cancer on September 14, 2016 t0 be with her Lord and Savior. In Honoring Melissas request there will not be a funeral. Mel Melissa was born on Feb. 12, 1969 in Madisonville TX to Leland and Barbara Corley. Such a loving and wonderful daughter she has been. Melissa was raised...

September 13, 2016

Walter Avery Kuehn Walter Avery Kuehn, 58 of Madisonville, Texas Passed away September 13, 2016 at home. Walter was born on September 23, 1957 in Houston, Texas. He was born to Loraine Dyer and Walter Grayson Kuehn. Walter grew up in Cypress and attend St. Marys University in San Antonio where he studied to be a Chef. He later worked...

September 13, 2016

Arthur Trainer, 70, of Buffalo and formerly of Friendswood, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at his home in Buffalo. A celebration and sharing of his life will be held at 1 P.M., Friday, September 16, 2016 at the Stewart Memorial United Methodist Church in Buffalo. A public visitation will take place on Thursday, September 15th from 5 P.M....

September 13, 2016

Jack Hoyt Winn was called home by our heavenly father on September 13, 2016 at the age of 93. Jack was born in Marquez, Texas on August 18 1923, the son of the late Felix Burlin and lda Grace (Hoyt) Winn. He was raised in Marquez, Texas and served his country in the United States Army. He was proud to...

September 9, 2016

Virginia G. Ginny Bass was born in Normangee on September 6, 1933. Her parents were Henry L. and Eva A. (Lawson) Grigory. Ginny was Baptist in faith. She moved to Houston in 1950 and lived all but the last five years of her life there. She graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in accounting. She was a...

September 7, 2016

Graveside services for Donald McLemore, 76 of North Zulch, Texas, will be held at 10:45 A.M., Monday, September 12, 2016 at the Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas. A visitation will take place from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M., Friday, September 9th at the Madisonville Funeral Home in Madisonville, Texas. Immediately following the services on Monday, a reception will be...

September 7, 2016

Funeral services for Margie Sue Stewart, 77 of Madisonville, Texas, will be held at 3 P.M., Sunday, September 11, 2016 at the Madisonville Christian Fellowship Church in Madisonville. Pastor Wade Phillips will officiate the service, and interment will follow in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery, north of Madisonville. A visitation will take place at the funeral home on Saturday, September 10th...

September 1, 2016

Funeral services for Jean Fox Hightower, 92, of Caldwell and formerly of Centerville, will be held at 2 P.M., Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at the Walters Funeral Home in Centerville, Texas. Dr. Malcolm Bane will officiate the service and interment will be in the Centerville Cemetery. A public visitation will take place on Wednesday from 10 A.M. to 12 Noon...

August 31, 2016

Memorial services for Terrie Swiger, 54, of Centerville, will be held at 10 A.M., Friday, September 2, 2016 at Chapel of the Hills Assembly of God Church in Centerville. Pastor Dwayne Word will officiate the service. Terrie Lynn Swiger was born on October 9, 1961 in Houston, Texas to William H. Steil & Carolyn Burroughs. She grew up in Houston...

August 31, 2016

August 30, 2016

A graveside memorial funeral service for Craig Alan Smith, age 54, of Houston and formerly of Leona, Texas has been set for 11 AM, Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Evans Chapel Cemetery west of Leona. Lunch will be served for friends and family at the Cowboy Church east of Centerville following the service. Craig Alan Smith was born on September...

August 30, 2016

Patsy Raye Harrison was born on February 11, 1952 in Pasadena, Texas to James and Evelyn Maye (Anderson) Flannary. She was a housewife and enjoyed gardening. She liked to socialize and stay active. Patsy lived in Buffalo for the past 30 years. She liked doing housework. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Judy Kay Kutta....

August 30, 2016

Jimmie Lea Herren Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Jimmie Lea Herren, age 94, of Marquez have been set for 2 pm, Saturday, September 3, 2016 at the Marquez Cemetery. Rev. Billy Bob Evans will officiate and burial will follow. A visitation is set for Friday evening, from 6 pm until 8 pm at the funeral home. Jimmie Lea Herren was...

August 29, 2016

"I will love you forever +1 day." Phillip Bryan Morgan was born September 24, 1948 and passed away August 29, 2016 at 67 years of age. Phillip grew up in Madisonville, Texas and graduated from Madisonville High School. Phillip was an honorable, compassionate and loving man. He was a loyal son, brother, husband, father, uncle, Grandpa Phillip, Poppy, Pawpaw and...

August 26, 2016

Jennifer Ann Hennard, 37, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 26, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas. Jennifer was born on November 29, 1978 in Madisonville, Texas to William, Sr. and Frankie Jean (Moon) Hennard. She lived all of her life in Concord, Leon County, Texas. Jennifer graduated from Leon High School in 1997. She also attended Nursing School...

August 22, 2016

Deacon Leo Daniel West was born on Aug. 18, 1939 in Leon County to Henry and Beatie (Hughes) West. He received his education first, in the Hopewell Community and later, from the Douglas High School. Afterwards, he worked for the Highway Deptartment for many years. Daniel took pride in his job building bridges and driving a water truck, for which...

August 19, 2016

Alton D. Homes, 93, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on August 19, 2016. He was born on June 20, 1923 in Freestone County, Texas to Bennie and Essie Holmes. He graduated from Jewett High School in 1941. Alton served in the Army from February 10, 1943 until February 27, 1946, serving as a medic at hospitals...