All Obituaries

Freida Mae Evans, of Elkhart, is now in the presence of our Lord and Savior.  Mrs. Evans passed away on Wednesday, the 5th day of August 2020, at The Hospice of East Texas Homeplace in Tyler at the age of 80.  She was born on the 17th day of February 1940, in Anderson County, Texas to parents Fred D. Prater and Una Mae Averitte Prater. Mrs. Evans loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Muse Missionary Baptist Church. Her family captured her heart and her love for them was...

Kimberly Smith Langford, age 53, of Crockett, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, the 5th day of August 2020.  She was born in Crockett, Texas, on the 23rd day of September 1966, to parents Lelon Carol Smith and Alma Sue Duren Smith. Kimberly was a kindhearted person who loved her family immensely.  When Kimberly was younger, she enjoyed going to rodeos and barrel racing.  She was a member of the Eastern Star and Central Baptist Church, where...

Jennifer Nicole "Niki" Fointno, age 45, of Tyler, left this world to spend her eternity with the Lord on the 2nd day of August 2020.  She was born in Austin, Texas on the 9th day of September 1974, to her parents Walter Makiej and Karen Hooker Hendrix. Niki was a Christian lady who loved life immensely.  She was very caring and compassionate to everyone.   She had so much love in her heart that it could not be contained only to people, but she also had a great...

Dorma Corbin Rhone, age 82, of Crockett, passed away into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on Saturday, the 1st day of August 2020. She was born in Rusk, Texas, on the 23rd day of November 1937, to parents Milton O. Corbin and Ophelia Hobson Corbin. Mrs. Rhone was a Christian lady and member of North Loop Baptist Church in Crockett.  She was self employed as a contractor for most of her life, working side by side with her late husband, Mack.  Mrs. Rhone took pride in the...

On Tuesday, the 28th day of July 2020, Patsy Eugene Jackson left this world for her heavenly home with the Lord.  Mrs. Patsy passed away at Longview Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 88.  She was born on the 3rd day of November 1931, in Anderson County, to parents Oscar Eugene Hatfield and Leona Allen Hatfield. Mrs. Patsy graduated from Cayuga High School and Nixon Business College.  She worked for Palestine High School as the principal’s secretary...

James “Jamie” Arthur Ryan, age 79, of Elkhart, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, the 18th day of July 2020 at TruCare Living Centers in Palestine, Texas. He was born on the 3rd day of December 1940, in Nordheim, Texas, to Edward Ryan and Katherine Blakney Ryan. Jamie loved the outdoors and spending time in the country.  He was passionate about genealogy and spent a lot of time in research.  He was an Airforce Veteran and a Christian. Honoring Jamie’s...

Comie "Lee" Hallmark, Jr., age 75, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, the 16th day of July 2020, at his home. Lee fought a battle with cancer for 3 years and never once complained.  He was born on the 19th day of January 1945, in San Angelo, Texas, to parents Comie Lee Hallmark, Sr. and Billie Ray (Havins) Hallmark. Lee was a member of the First Baptist Church of Elkhart and an Army Veteran. Lee loved traveling with his wife, Jan of 45 years, spending time with his children...

  Betty Jean Shiflet, a 21-year resident of Palestine and 89 years of age, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, the 7th day of July 2020.  She was born on the 20th day of December 1930, in Commerce, Texas to Earl Gordon Winton and Elmer Horton. Betty was united in marriage with Billy Joe Shiflet on April 30, 1948. Not long after, they moved to Borger, Texas and a few years later to Stinnett Texas, where they raised their four children. Bill and Betty were...

  Jean McKinney, age 96, of Elkhart, Texas, departed this world on June 27, 2020, to spend the rest of eternity with her Lord and Savior. She was born on November 3, 1923 in Elkhart, Texas to J.D. and Nettie Owens Prater.  She married R.L. McKinney, and that marriage was blessed with six children.   She loved her family and dedicated herself to be the best mother that she could be.  She loved to cook and loved to feed people.  She also loved to sing, loved...

  Virginia Carrizales, age 77, of Palestine, passed away peacefully on Thursday, the 25th day of June 2020.  She was born on the 21st day of September 1942, in Tlalcosahua, Jalisco Mexico, to parents Jose Maria Castillo and Juanita Campa Castillo. She is preceded in death by her parents Jose and Juanita Castillo. Mrs. Carrizales is survived by her husband of 56 years, Pedro Carrizales; daughters, Mary Sexton and husband Stephen, Martha Lara and husband Raul Flores, Nancy...