Obituaries
Bobbie Rigby
Mar 7, 2026
Bobbie Merle (Bracewell) Rigby, born March 16, 1932, passed peacefully on March 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy rooted in faith, love, and family. Her life was a testament to the quiet strength of a woman who built a home where everyone felt safe, welcomed, and deeply loved.
Just before her seventeenth birthday, Bobbie married the love of her life, beginning...
Betty Wingfield West
Mar 3, 2026
Betty Wingfield West, 72, was born to Yance and Frances Wingfield (Cundiff) on June 14, 1953, in Palestine, Texas and passed away on March 3, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones after a long battle with kidney disease exceeding every medical prognosis.
She spent her childhood riding and showing all of her beloved horses in Centerville, Texas, a place she always...
Larry Joe “Big Head HUNNID” Harrison
Mar 2, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larry Joe "Big Head HUNNID" Harrison, who left this world on March 2, 2026, on his seventy-second birthday. Born to Dave "OBoy" Harrison Jr. and Mabel (Carrington) Harrison in Madisonville, Texas, on March 2, 1954, Larry was a beacon of love and strength in his community and for his...
Alton Ford Hooper
Mar 1, 2026
Alton Ford Hooper was born on August 26, 1934, and passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 91 years and 6 months. He was a longtime resident of Madison County for more than eighty years, and was a resident of Hearne, (Robertson County) for the past nine years. He was the son of D.W. and Nannie Ford...
Wilma Ann Fite
Feb 22, 2026
Wilma Ann (Gilbert) Fite, beloved mother, devoted wife, and compassionate caretaker, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 22, 2026, at the age of 89 in Bryan, Texas. She was born on November 24, 1936, in Leon County, Texas, to Norman Earl and Annie Mae (Spikes) Gilbert. Wilma lived a life rich with love, commitment, and unwavering dedication to...
Myrtle Elizabeth Blagrave
Feb 20, 2026
Myrtle Elizabeth "Beth" Blagrave, a longtime Madison County resident, was born on August 26, 1924, in North Zulch, Texas and passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 20, 2026. She lived 101 ½ years rooted in faith, family and helpfulness to others.
Beth’s God given gift was making folks feel welcome - especially at her dining table, where everyone left...
Donald Eugene Gallagher
Feb 15, 2026
Donald Eugene Gallagher, 89, of Madisonville, Texas, passed away on February 15, 2026, in Temple, Texas. He was born on March 30, 1936, to Albert and Goldie (McBride) Gallagher in Washington, Kentucky. Donald had a passion for fishing and spending time on the water, particularly with his pontoon boat on the lake. He also had a soft spot for cars,...
Richard Joel Tidwell
Feb 14, 2026
Affectionately known as PaPa, Sweetheart, RJ, Dad, Dick, Dickie, Rich, Little Brother, Uncle, Papa Richard, Grandpa Richard, and simply Richard—passed away on Saturday morning, February 14, 2026, with his wife, son and sister-in-law beside him as he entered the presence of the Lord.
A fifth-generation Texan, he was born on May 23, 1943, in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas, to Richard Wheeler...
Michael "Mike" Nash
Feb 13, 2026
Michael "Mike" Nash, 62, of Bedias, Texas, tragically departed this life on February 13, 2026. Born on December 19, 1963, in Houston, Texas, Mike was a dedicated husband, a loving family member, and a truly cherished friend whose kindness, loyalty, and steady presence made a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.
Mike truly embodied the spirit of a devoted family...
Conrado Ruelas Garcia
Feb 13, 2026
Conrado Ruelas García, 49 years old, of Jalisco, Mexico, was received by our Lord in Heaven on February 13, 2026. Conrad was born to Angel Ruelas and Pompeya García on September 20, 1976. He graduated from Santa Monica High School and met his wife Luz Marina Ruelas in 2001, in Torrance California.
Soon after they got married, he opened his landscaping...
Ricky Glen Lambert
Feb 13, 2026
Ricky Glen Lambert, 64, of Bedias, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2026, in Bedias, Texas. He was born to Glen Howard "Bill" and Shirley Marcien (Lasyone) Lambert on April 5, 1961, in Houston, Texas. Ricky's hands were never idle; he could fix anything. His talents extended beyond his profession as a pipe fitter; he had a knack for crafting...
Jimmy Glynn Farris
Feb 8, 2026
Jimmy Glynn Farris, 90 years old, of Midway, Texas, joined our Lord in Heaven on February 8, 2026. Jimmy was born to Jesse Cavanaugh Farris and Thelma Irene Hall of the Connor Community in Madison County on January 13, 1936. He graduated from Madisonville High School in 1953 and married his wife of 70 years, Carolyn Jean Forrest, on August...
David Alan Gould
Feb 5, 2026
David Alan Gould, 81, was born in Hobbs, New Mexico on January 1, 1945, to proud parents Claude and Ruth (Clark) Gould, and passed away on February 5, 2026, in Madisonville, Texas.
David was a truck driver and enjoyed every moment he had on the road. He traveled countless miles over the course of fifty years before retiring and moving back...
John Dale Dean
Feb 4, 2026
John Dale Dean, 91, of Madisonville, Texas passed away on February 4, 2026, in Bryan, Texas. He was born on October 19, 1934, to David Forrest and Trudy Gertrude (Hoke) Dean in Madison County, Texas.
John Dale, also known as "PalPal" was a gentle soul with a heart of gold. His kindness knew no bounds, and his soft-spoken nature left a...
Vicki Kolb
Jan 30, 2026
Vicki Pelafigue Kolb, 71, made her glorious entrance into the world on September 15, 1954, in Lake Charles, Louisiana and made an even more glorious entrance into eternity on January 30, 2026. Vicki was the beautiful daughter of John "Jimmie" and Mildred (Marcantel) Pelafigue. She was her parents’ pride and joy as their only child.
Vicki graduated from Saint Louis High...
Carlton David Ring
Jan 21, 2026
Carlton David "Carl" Ring, 70, passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2026, the day of his thirty-fourth wedding anniversary to his beloved wife, Doris.
Carl was born January 10, 1956, in Fort Knox, Kentucky while his father served in the Army, and they didn’t stay put there for long. He was then raised in Arcade, New York, before eventually...
Charles Thomas Schiller
Jan 18, 2026
Charles Thomas Schiller, 90, of Madisonville, Texas passed away on January 18, 2026, in Madisonville, Texas. He was born to Fred Timothy & Emily Marvelle (Helms) Schiller on December 21, 1935, in Los Angeles, California.
Charles was an avid CB radio enthusiast and a licensed radio operator, he could often be found tinkering with electronics or diving deep into projects inspired...
Charles Clifford Brink Sr.
Jan 6, 2026
Charles Clifford Brink Sr., 56, passed away on January 6, 2026, at his home in Madisonville, Texas. He was born to proud parents, Thomas and Barbara Brink in Coshocton, Ohio, on March 4, 1969.
Charles, known affectionately as Chuck to his family and friends will be fondly remembered as a man who had a genuine care for those around him. He...
Richell DeAnn Welch
Jan 5, 2026
Richell DeAnn (James) Welch, 56, often affectionately referred to as "Momma Bear," was born September 24, 1969, and peacefully slipped past the veil into the presence of the Lord, January 5, 2026, 6:30 P.M., in the company of her loving and committed daughter, Kye Holden.
Richell was born at Rio Hondo Memorial Hospital, Downey County, Los Angeles, California, to Georgeann Marie...
Curtistene Baylor
Jan 5, 2026
Curtistene Baylor, 77, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 5, 2026. She passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones. Curtistene Dean (Burnett) Baylor was born to parents, Curtis and Effie (Dean) Burnett on January 26, 1948, in Madisonville, Texas.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church (First Methodist Church) in Madisonville, Texas....
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