All Obituaries

Charles Earl Ward, of Conroe, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, the 11th day of March 2026, at the age of 77.  He was born in Dallas, Texas, on the 11th day of September 1948 to parents Edward Ward and Lahoma Donaldson Ward. Charles was a 1967 graduate of Athens High School and served in the United State Navy during the Vietnam War. After serving in the military, he returned and worked for GE Electric in Tyler for 16 years.  He later changed his career path ...

Valerie Jean Grant, age 74, of Elkhart, Texas, joined her beloved husband Butch in Heaven on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Valerie was born on August 16, 1951, in Fontana, California to parents Jack and Milred Claus. She was known as everyone’s “Nanny” and will be greatly missed by all. A true social butterfly, Nanny never met a stranger; to know her was to love her instantly. She was blessed with a beautiful soul that radiated warmth, a light that shone even brighter after she ...

Frank Hamilton Copeland, age 74, of Palestine, Texas, passed away peacefully on the 6th day of March 2026, surrounded by his family. Frank was born on the 27th day of April 1951, in Palestine, Texas, to parents James Lee Copeland and Betty Ann Austin Copeland. Frank's early years were marked by his dedication to serving others. He worked as a funeral director, an ambulance driver, and with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Later in life, Frank joined the team at Wal-Mart ...

Mary Lou Motes, age 95, of Palestine, Texas, passed away on Thursday, the 5th day of March 2026. She was born on the 30th day of October 1930 in Lovelady, Texas to parents David W. Mensch and Nellie Rawlings. Graduating as Valedictorian from Elkhart High School, Mary's academic excellence earned her a college scholarship. However, her deep-rooted love for her hometown and the people within it saw her make the heartfelt decision to stay close to home. She spent many years at Paragon Cable ...

Larry Wayne Masters, age 82, of Conroe, Texas, entered eternal rest on Monday, the 2nd day of March 2026. He was born on the 5th day of April 1943, in Grapeland, Texas to Hugh Masters and Sylvia Ollise Dickey. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Larry served with distinction as a helicopter mechanic. He also served in Vietnam. Larry was a professional photographer and artist by trade, he had a rare gift for seeing the world through a lens, but he was truly at home when he ...

Our little angel, Lyla Rea Dickson, born at 1:11a.m, in Tyler, Texas, on Monday, the 2nd day of March 2026, passed away before we could hold her in our arms, but she will always be in our hearts. Though she never took a breath on Earth, she was deeply loved by her devoted parents, Reagan and Grant Dickson; maternal grandparents, Matt and Leigh Ann Gray; paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Becky Dickson; great-grandparents Bill and Sherry Brown and Randy and Irl Gray; and her uncles and aunts, ...

Michael Lee Gordon, age 71, of Elkhart, Texas, left this world for his heavenly home on Saturday, the 28th day of February 2026. He was surrounded by the love and support of his devoted family when he passed away to be with our Lord, the God who wipes away all tears.  “Mike” as he was best known, was born on the 16th day of September 1954 in Houston, Texas to the late Dow Leroy Gordon, Jr. and Edwyna Sue Bristow Gordon.   Mike was a man who truly showed up for ...

Ronnie Eugene Bynum, Sr., age 71, of Teague, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on February 25, 2026, surrounded by his cherished family. Born on July 7, 1954, in Palestine, Texas, to John Bynum and Thelma Jean Hill, Ronnie lived a life that was devoted to hard work, mom's cooking, and family.    Ronnie dedicated 37 years of his life to the oilfield as a driller, a career that showcased his strong work ethic and resilience. He was a member of the Cowboy Heritage Church in ...

Maria Felipa Rosas was born on the 28th day of January 1952 and passed away on the 23rd day of February 2026.  She was 74 years of age when she departed this life for her heavenly home. Felipa, as she was lovingly called, was born in Cuatro Ciénegas, Coahuila, Mexico to her late parents Eduardo Romero and Maria Soria. To know Felipa was to know happiness. Her life was a beautiful blend of her greatest passions: the quiet peace of her garden, the aroma of her cooking shared with ...

Margaret Jean Luce Minter, lovingly known to her family and friends as Jean, passed away on February 21, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born on June 26, 1942, to George and Hazel Luce in Grapeland, Texas. She was the oldest of four daughters. Born and raised in Grapeland, where her story both began and, fittingly, returned.  She met her beloved husband Julian Minter, on a blind date and they were married for 63 years.  Houston is where they raised their girls Gina, Stacy and ...