Obituaries
Ella Mae Turner
January 23, 2025
A homegoing service for Ella Mae (Johnson) Turner, age 88, will be held 11 A.M., Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Pool Chapel Baptist Church. Interment will follow in West End Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 12 P.M. to 4 P.M., Friday, January 31, 2025, at Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas.
Ella Mae, known by all who loved her as...
Patsy Ann Garrett
January 23, 2025
Patsy Ann Garrett, of La Grange, Texas, was born on July 22, 1956, and passed away January 23, 2025, in Madisonville, Texas.
Patsy was preceded in death by her mother, Laura Thomas Garrett; father, Earl Garrett; sisters, Earline Owens and Karen Lane; brothers, Thomas Garrett, Carl Garrett, and Howard Garrett.
Patsy is survived by sons, Cory Knight and Kenny Knight; grandchildren, Starla...
Cora Gilbert-Lee
January 21, 2025
On Tuesday, December 28, 1948, a set of twins (boy and girl) were born to Sammie Lee "S.L." and Maggie Gilbert. They named them Cora Lee and Otis Lee. Cora attended Marion Anderson Schools in Madisonville, Texas and made her entrance into glory on January 21, 2025, at the age of 76.
Cora was a strong woman of faith which grew...
Lillian Ann Nicholson
January 17, 2025
Lillian Ann Nicholson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was born on February 1, 1944, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, at the age of 80, surrounded by the love of her family.
Lillian was raised in the North Zulch area before moving to Houston, where she attended beauty school and began her journey through...
Carol Lynette Shaffer
January 16, 2025
Carol Prothro Shaffer, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on January 16, 2025, just three months shy of her 71st birthday. Born on April 19, 1954, in Beaumont, Texas to John Thomas Prothro and Jimmy Reeves Prothro, Carol was a woman of fierce spirit, deep love, and unmatched dedication to her family.
She spent her childhood in...
William Ray Malone
January 8, 2025
William Ray Malone, a longtime resident of Madisonville, Texas, was born in Madisonville on May 22, 1931, to proud parents Ray and Martha (Mejar) Malone and passed away in College Station, Texas on January 8, 2025. He was gifted with an extraordinary life that spanned 93 years, until his recent homegoing, full of moments to be cherished and characterized by...
Stephen Jesse Parker
January 1, 2025
Stephen Jesse Parker, 62, was born in Midland, Michigan on September 21, 1962, to proud parents Jesse and Hazel (Scriver) Parker and passed away at his residence in Madisonville, Texas on January 1, 2025.
If it were possible to describe Stephen with one word it would likely be, “servant.” He looked after those around him and did what he could for...
Suellen Sandlin
December 30, 2024
Suellen (Brindley) Sandlin, 73, was born in Houston, Texas on October 2, 1951, to proud parents Donald and Lilly (Musgrove) Brindley and passed away at her residence in Normangee, Texas on December 30, 2024.
Finding a proper place to start in portraying Suellen is challenging since she accomplished so much and the words to describe her are so many. To begin...
Nancy Lee Marquess
December 30, 2024
Nancy Lee Marquess (also known as "Fancy Grandma"), a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 30, 2024. Born in Newport News, Virginia, Nancy dedicated her life to caring for others, both professionally and personally. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Marquessa, a Vietnam Veteran.
In 1973, Nancy achieved her dream of becoming a Registered...
Caleb Williams, Jr.
December 27, 2024
Caleb Williams, Jr., affectionately known as Cal, PAPAW, Hank, Eddie, Josh, Daddy, Rabbit, and Papa, was born on July 27, 1933, and peacefully passed away on December 27, 2024, at the age of 91. He was the youngest child of Caleb R. Williams and Bessie Holbrook Williams.
After graduating from Lucasville High School, Caleb enlisted in the Navy, serving in California and...
Martha Lynn Bigley
December 22, 2024
Praise the Lord for the life of Martha Lynn (Burton) Bigley who, born on February 5, 1946, to parents Charles and Marion (Robinson) Burton, was blessed immensely with 78 years before making her segue into eternity on December 22, 2024.
Martha was a joy to be around and lived a life filled with passionate service to those around her. She worked...
Brenda Joyce Roberts
December 20, 2024
Brenda J. Roberts passed away on December 20, 2024, in Madisonville, Texas surrounded by her family. She was born on March 2, 1951, in Houston, Texas to Charles and Celia (Maywall) Price. Brenda worked for Cleveland I.S.D. as custodial director.
She loved spending time with her family, doing crafts, and watching Hallmark and horror movies.
Brenda was preceded in death by both...
Larry Lee Stapleton
December 14, 2024
Larry Lee Stapleton, 79, of Bedias, Texas, was born on June 30, 1945, in Coffeeville, Kansas, to proud parents, Seaborn and Rheba (Tackett) Stapleton, and made his entrance into glory on December 14, 2024.
Larry was a man who set a solid example for those around him. His work ethic was above board and his loyalty was worthy of admiration. Larry...
Julio Leonel Bocanegra Sr.
December 13, 2024
Julio Leonel Bocanegra, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024. Born on December 10, 1939, in Guatemala City to Carlos and Rosalina Bocanegra, Julio's life was marked by resilience, creativity, and devotion to family.
In 1962, amid civil unrest in Guatemala, Julio embarked on a new chapter by immigrating to the United States, making his home in Brooklyn, New...
James Harrison Byrd
December 10, 2024
James Harrison “Jimmy” Byrd, 80, made his entrance into the world on June 5th, 1944. He was the son of proud parents, Charles "Red" and Alta "Nita" Byrd, and went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday December 10, 2024, at his home in Columbus, Texas.
James was a retired truck driver and loved traveling in his rig...
Christy Noey
December 8, 2024
Christy Noey, 66, of Madisonville, Texas passed away on December 8, 2024. She was born on January 19, 1958, to Joe and Mary (Wilson) Trowbridge in Brownwood, Texas. Until she became sick, Christy was an active member at Union Baptist Church; she loved kids and helped with the nursery and Sunday School. Dogs held a very special place in Christy's...
Carroll Thomas Andrews
December 6, 2024
Carroll Thomas Andrews, 79, affectionately known by his family and friends as “Tommy,” and his immediate siblings as “Bubba,” passed away on December 6, 2024, at his residence in Normangee, Texas. He was the son of proud parents, Robert Wiley “Dick,” Sr. and Lawanda Ruth Lynch Andrews, and first saw the light of day in Houston, Texas on December 18,...
Lela Nell Ivey
December 4, 2024
Lela Nell Ivey peacefully departed this life on December 4, 2024, in Crockett, Texas, at the age of 83. Lela was born on December 22, 1940, in Madisonville, Texas, to Charlie Thomas and Carmen (Whittington) Jett. She was one of three daughters, growing up in the warm embrace of a close-knit family that instilled in her the values of love...
Ruby Nealy
December 1, 2024
A homegoing service for Ruby Nealy will be at 11 A.M., Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Lakeview Missionary Baptist Church, Madisonville, Texas. Interment will follow in High Prairie Cemetery, Normangee, Texas. A public visitation will take place from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas.
Arrangements are under the direction of Madisonville...
Cleveland Lee Turner
December 1, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cleveland Lee Turner, a beloved father, husband and friend who passed away on December 1, 2024. Cleveland, 68, was born on December 20, 1955, in Dallas, Texas, to proud parents, Frankie Lee and Florince Turner. Cleveland leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and love that will continue to...
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