All Obituaries

Nina Barth Ellis, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, the 28th of July 2021, she lived a long, happy, vibrant life to the age of 93. A more detailed and specific obituary is forthcoming and will be posted here when available. In the interim, you may opt to receive updated information by selecting to receive obituary alerts on our home page. Services for Nina Ellis are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Angela Lynne Hinojosa of Palestine on Tuesday, the 27th of July 2021. Angela was born in East Moline, Illinois on the 15th of December 1969. She was 51 years of age. A more detailed and specific obituary is forthcoming and will be posted here when received. In the interim, you may opt to receive updated information by selecting to receive obituary alerts on our home page. Services for Angela Lynne Hinojosa are in care of Rhone...

Melvin Bush Gambrell, Jr., age 77, of Palestine, passed away peacefully on the 26th day of July 2021.  He was born on the 17th day of October 1943 in San Antonio, Texas, to parents Melvin Bush Gambrell and Marie Isabelle Loveland. Affectionately known as “Mel”, he retired from the United States Air Force as a Lt. Colonel after serving courageously for 20 years. He loved the Lord and served Him daily.   Mel was a member of Court Drive Church of Christ where he...

Janet (Jan) Long Rials, age 78, of Elkhart, Texas, is now singing with the angels in Heaven.  Jan passed away on Wednesday, the 21st day of July 2021, at her home. She was born on the 16th day of April 1943, in San Pedro, California to parents Shelby M. Long and Fern Kneezle Long. Jan lived a simple and beautiful life here on earth but is now walking with Him for all eternity. Glory, Hallelujah! She enjoyed reading books, sitting on the front porch in the mornings, riding her golf...

Funeral services for Theresa Kathren “Pritchett” Kerr, age 73, of Palestine, Texas and formerly of Lufkin, Texas, will be conducted at ten o’clock in the morning on Saturday, the 24th day of July 2021 in the Rhone Memorial Chapel. Dan Manuel and Ben Rhone will be officiating the service. Friends are invited to visit with the family one hour prior to the start of the service at Rhone Funeral Home. Mrs. Kerr was born on the 17th day of October 1947, in Lufkin, Texas to the...

Judd Alvin Denson, age 59, of Palestine, went to be with the Lord on Monday, the 19th day of July 2021.  Judd was born in Palestine, Texas on the 9th day of June 1962 to parents Mitchell Denson and Joann Irvin Denson. Judd left this world too soon.  He was a loving son, father, brother, uncle and friend to many people.  He served in the United States Air Force when he was younger and worked hard in the construction industry throughout his life.  Judd had a free-spirited...

Loretta Elizabeth Neal Harris, age 86, of Palestine, Texas, went to be home with Jesus on the 17th day of July 2021, with her daughter at her side.  She was born on the 23rd day of January 1935, to parents William Pinkey Neal and Willie Alline Sexton.  Loretta was originally from Elkhart but left for Houston to start her marriage with Leon Thomas.  Together they had one daughter, Lorri (Lorrna). During her marriage to Leon, she worked many jobs, but her great love was real...

Shirley Jeannette O'Brien Burleson, age 80 of Palestine, Texas went to be with our Lord on Friday, July 9, 2021.  She was born in Houston, Texas on February 8, 1941. Shirley put herself through nursing school and worked for an orthopedic surgeon in the Houston Medical Center.  She moved to Columbus, Texas and worked as a teacher’s aide for special needs children and drove the school bus.  Next, she worked for the State of Texas to help mentally challenged adults...

Robert “Bob” Leon Metteauer, Jr., of Palestine, was called home to his eternal home in Heaven on Monday, the 5th day of July 2021.  Mr. Metteauer passed away at his home with his wife by his side at the age of 83.  He was born on the 31st day of January 1938, in Tyler, Texas, to parents Robert Leon Metteauer and Evelyn Dean Metteauer. Mr. Metteauer was a United States Army Veteran who served during the Korean War. Upon returning home, he dedicated his entire life to...

Donald Wayne Lindsey was born in Houston, Texas, on the 8th of February 1938, and peacefully passed away in Palestine on Saturday, the 3rd of July 2021. He was 83 years of age. A private family service will be held. Cremation Services for Donald Wayne Lindsey are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.