Obituaries

Mary Lee Evans

Mary Lee Evans

Jan 8, 2024

Mary Lee Evans, age 62, of Normangee, Texas fell asleep in the arms of Jesus January 8, 2024 in Bryan, Texas. She was born to B.J. Hall & Zelma (Johnson) Hall on December 27, 1961 in Madisonville, Texas. Mary was baptized at an early age at Zion Baptist Church in Normangee, Texas and remained a lifelong member. She was very...

Elmer Charles Roberts

Elmer Charles Roberts

Jan 4, 2024

Elmer Roberts passed away on January 4, 2024 in Madisonville, Texas surrounded by his family. He was born January 28, 1949 in Cleveland, Texas to Harvey Dewey & Syble (Campbell) Roberts. Elmer was in the Army and served two tours in Vietnam. When he came home from the Army, he was in construction, and after that is where he found...

Bell Dwine Noey

Bell Dwine Noey

Jan 1, 2024

Bell Dwine (Hall) Noey, 86, of Normangee, Texas passed away on January 1, 2024, in North Zulch, Texas. She was born on August 16, 1937, in Marquez, Texas to Albert and Viola (Stokes) Hall. Bell married the love of her life, Billie Noey, on March 19, 1955, in Franklin, Texas.

Bell loved everybody and never met a stranger. She was always...

Delbert George Massey, Jr.

Delbert George Massey, Jr.

Dec 31, 2023

Devoted husband and loving father, Delbert George Massey, 96, of Springdale, Arkansas, passed away December 31st, 2023, in the company of family.

Delbert was born on August 6, 1927, to Delbert and Mini Mae Massey, in Dallas Texas. He attended Woodrow Wilson Highschool graduating with the class of “45”. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He served as a First Class...

Robin Lee Sullivan

Robin Lee Sullivan

Dec 24, 2023

Robin Lee Sullivan, age 60, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023, in Huntsville, TX surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 19, 1963 in Houston, Texas to Shelby and Joan (Aldrich) Cook. Robin was a loving mother and friend. She was strong-willed and stubborn at times but also had an enormous heart and wonderful sense of humor....

Rodrick Deshon Evans

Rodrick Deshon Evans

Dec 16, 2023

A homegoing service for Rodrick Deshon Evans will be held 1 P.M., Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Lakeview Baptist Church, Madisonville, Texas. Interment will follow in West End Cemetery. A visitation will take place from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M., Friday, December 29, 2023 at Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas.

Rodrick Deshon Evans was born on Sunday, November 11, 1990 to...

Arnold J. Cole

Arnold J. Cole

Dec 16, 2023

Arnold J. Cole was born on May 13, 1935 to Alton Parker & Healon (Pope) Cole in the Ten Mile Community of Madison County, Texas. He graduated from Normangee High School.

Arnold was with his brother, Willie when he met his future wife, Helen Brown. They were married the next year. The first letter they received was greetings from their Uncle...

Domingo "Mingo" Padron

Domingo "Mingo" Padron

Dec 5, 2023

Domingo "Mingo" Padron was born July 2, 1941 to Julian and Sandra (Flores) Padron in Corpus Christi, Texas. He passed away peacefully into glory on December 5, 2023, at the age of 82.

Mingo was known to be a hard worker and provider for his family and those that were in need of help. He loved to fish, hunt, and dance...

Peggy Lou Weldon

Peggy Lou Weldon

Dec 2, 2023

Peggy Lou Weldon, a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many, departed this world on December 2, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories and a profound void in the hearts of all those who knew her.

Born June 25, 1946, in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana to Hoyt & Wade (Raines) Dillard, Peggy later settled in Madisonville, Texas, where she resided until her...

Ruth Ratliff

Ruth Ratliff

Nov 29, 2023

January 25, 1926 - November 29, 2023

Ruth Jackson Ratliff, 97, of Madisonville, Texas, passed away on November 29, 2023. A celebration of her life is scheduled for 2 P.M. on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the Madisonville Funeral Home with Brad Brock officiating. Visitation with the family and reception will immediately follow at the Madisonville Funeral Home. Internment will begin...

Vivian Mae Gray

Vivian Mae Gray

Nov 29, 2023

Vivian Mae Gray, age 78, passed away on November 29, 2023 in College Station, Texas. She was born on January 13, 1945, in Madisonville, Texas to Theodore Hamilton & Mary Carter, and spent her entire life in Madison County, leaving an indelible mark on all those who were fortunate enough to know her.

Vivian wore many hats throughout her life. She...

Lisa Carol Osborne

Lisa Carol Osborne

Nov 20, 2023

On November 20, 2023, Lisa Carol Laird Osborne slipped the chains of her earthly toils and went Home, to be with her many friends and family, and rejoice forever in the presence of her Lord and Savior. She passed away so peacefully after a short, but brave and gracious, battle with cancer with her husband, Clark, and loving caregiver, Sabrina,...

Lewis "Ann" Sandles

Lewis "Ann" Sandles

Nov 19, 2023

Lewis "Ann" (Philio) Sandles was born on November 23, 1945, in Grimes County to the late Lewis Philio and Clara Bell Johnson-Philio. God called her to eternal rest on November 19, 2023.

Ann was educated in the Walker County School District and graduated from Sam Houston High School in Huntsville, Texas. She accepted Christ at an early age, and first was...

Ola Smith Franklin

Ola Smith Franklin

Nov 12, 2023

Ola Franklin was born October 23, 1948 to loving parents, Percy Lee Smith and Nita Marie Holiday Robinson (both deceased), in Houston, Texas. Ola received the Lord at an early age and was an active member in her church and community. She graduated from Marian Anderson High School in Madisonville Texas in 1967.

Ola Franklin married her High School sweetheart, R....

Jean E. Kirby

Jean E. Kirby

Nov 9, 2023

Jean E. Kirby, a beloved mother, grandmother, and member of the Madisonville community, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023, in Madisonville, Texas. She was 88 years old.

Born on August 18, 1935 in Tiffin, Ohio, Jean was known for her warm heart, infectious smile, and unwavering love for her family. She brought joy and laughter wherever she went and will...

Vivian Myrle Mcdougald

Vivian Myrle Mcdougald

Nov 1, 2023

Vivian McDougald, of Iola, Texas, peacefully passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on November 1, 2023 in her beloved home. She was an amazing 103.

Vivian was born on October 11, 1920, in the same Iola, Texas to Walter and Trannie Mallett. She lost her mom at the early age of 5 which ironically made her a strong...

Robert W. Andrews, Jr.

Robert W. Andrews, Jr.

Oct 28, 2023

Retired Master Chief, Robert W. Andrews, Jr., went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus on October 28, 2023. He was 70 at the time of his death. Bobby was born on November 13, 1952, in Madisonville, Texas. Bobby was the third child to Ruth "Honey" & Dick Andrews, along with his two older siblings.

Bobby was preceded in...

Mark Dewayne Martin

Mark Dewayne Martin

Oct 28, 2023

Mark Dewayne Martin, 66, of Normangee, Texas passed away on October 28, 2023 in Normangee, Texas. He was born on June 15, 1957 to William C. and Anna Dee (Dollar) Martin. Mark was preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his brothers, Robby (Retha) Martin of Deer Park, Texas, Bill (Carol) Martin of League City,...

Shirley Faye Mcvey

Shirley Faye Mcvey

Oct 27, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Faye (Goines) McVey, a loving wife, a beloved mother, grandmother, friend and hardworking nurse on October 27, 2023. She was 88 years old.

Shirley was born on April 11, 1935 in Willis, Texas to Oscar Lee and Lonnie (Ferguson) Goines. She was married to Curtis Ray McVey on August...

Rhonda Lee Boullion

Rhonda Lee Boullion

Oct 26, 2023

Rhonda Lee Boullion was born on November 22, 1965, in Waller, Texas. She later moved to Grimes County while young, where she would meet her future husband Donald, “Bullet,” and share 39 years, 9 months, and 26 days of marriage. A matriarch of not only her family but the Bedias community, Rhonda poured her heart into her work, her cooking,...