All Obituaries

Joseph Maurice Leppard, a Catholic priest and teacher, passed into the peace of the Lord on Monday, the 8th day of August 2022 at Palestine Regional Medical Center. Father Joe was born in Louisiana on the 24th of May 1932. He was 90 years of age. A more detailed and specific obituary, in honor of Father Joe, is forthcoming and will be published here at a later date. In the interim, we invite you to take a few moments to share fond memories and words of comfort and condolence to Father...

Betty Holmes Moore, of Flower Mound, Texas, departed this life for her home in Heaven on Saturday, the 6th day of August 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Moore was 90 years of age when the Lord called her home.  She was born in Tennessee Colony, Texas, on the 24th day of July 1932 to parents Clarence “C.L.” Holmes and Lois McGee Holmes. Mrs. Moore was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  She was blessed with a long life and many...

Billy “Bill” Gene Meador, age 78, of Grapeland, Texas, left this world for his home in Heaven on Tuesday, the 2nd day of August 2022.  Mr. Meador was born in Oklahoma on the 5th day of June 1944 to parents Joseph Benjamin Meador and Helen Annie Lou McCauley Meador. Mr. Meador retired from Vulcraft as a machinist after many years.  He was very skilled in the trade and could fix just about anything. After retiring, he was able to spend more time doing the things he truly...

James “Jimmy” Eldon Sinclair, age 72, of Tyler, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, the 30th day of July 2022.  He was born in Oakwood, Texas, on the 13th day of July 1950, the last of six children. Mr. Sinclair served in the United States Army after high school.  Upon returning home from the service, he moved to San Antonio and later relocated to the Dallas and Sherman areas.  Mr. Sinclair worked for Procter and Gamble as a technician for many years before...

James “Milton” Herod, age 84, of Elkhart, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, the 26th day of July 2022, and is now in the presence of our loving Lord and Savior.  Mr. Herod was born in Grapeland, Texas, on the 30th day of April 1938, to parents R.V. and Alma Grant Herod. Mr. Herod lived a long life dedicated to serving the Lord.  Before retiring, he worked at Vulcraft in Grapeland.  Mr. Herod was blessed with many talents throughout his life including an expert...

  Julie Laura Jean Graham, of Palestine, Texas, left this world for her eternal home in Heaven on Tuesday, the 19th day of July 2022.  She passed away at The Hospice of East Texas in Tyler at the age of 48.  Julie was born in Teague, Texas, on the 9th day of May 1974, to parents Don Graham and Manuela “Nellie” Calzada Graham. Julie was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.  She was also an excellent pet parent to her pet turtles, Ron and Lily. ...

  Therel Dene “T.D.” Lunsford, age 73, of Palestine, Texas, was called home to live with his loving Lord and Savior on Tuesday, the 19th day of July 2022.  T.D. passed away at home with his family by his side.  He was born on the 3rd day of November 1948, in Childress, Texas, to parents Nathan Travis Lunsford and Edna Inell Conn Lunsford.  T.D. attended the Cowboy Church and dedicated his heart to the Lord many years ago.  He was an all-around great guy...

Candis Kenner Wells, age 69, of Palestine, Texas, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, the 15th day of July 2022, with her devoted husband by her side.  “Candy” as she was affectionately known, was born in Bossier City, Louisiana, on the 3rd day of June 1953, to parents Gerry Kenner and Joan Kilcrease. Candy graduated from Kerens High School in 1971.  After high school while attending T.V.C.C., Candy was awarded the President’s Award for her...

  On Wednesday, the 6th day of July 2022, Donna Gayle Thompson, of Palestine, Texas, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side.  She was 82 years of age.  Mrs. Thompson was born in Palestine, Texas, on the 14th day of August 1939, to parents Marcus Huddleston and Ruth Funderburk Huddleston.   Mrs. Thompson was a faithful Christian who loved the Lord with all of her heart.  She married the love of her life, Loren Thompson, on December 31, 1956,...

  Jonathan Bentley Chapman, age 44, of Lufkin, Texas, was called home by his loving Lord on Saturday, the 2nd day of July 2022.  Mr. Chapman was born in Palestine, Texas, on the 23rd day of May 1978 to parents Frank Chapman and Kathryn Dawn Bentley Chapman. Jonathan was a graduate of Grapeland High School, where he formed many friendships that lasted a lifetime.  He was a participant in the Special Olympics and gave it his all in the Shot Put. Jonathan had a great sense of...