All Obituaries

Sophia Mae Ansley, of Yantis, Texas, and formerly of Buffalo, Texas, peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, the 29th day of March 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by her loved ones when the Lord called her home at the age of 76.  Mrs. Ansley was born in Texas City, Texas, on the 27th day of September 1946 to parents William Pickens and Nina Beatrice Owen Pickens. Mrs. Ansley was truly a loving person who was known for her kindness and gentle...

Nathan Elbert Franklin, age 47, of Palestine, Texas, passed away on Monday, the 27th day of March 2023, and is now in the presence of our loving Lord and Savior. Nathan was born on the 17th day of December 1975 in Houston, Texas. Nathan was a loving son, father, and husband. He was full of life. Nathan enjoyed the great outdoors, hunting, and fishing. When Nathan was not on the road as a truck driver, you could find him at a pool hall playing pool. Nathan had a love for others and was a...

Kenneth Richard Klaus, son of blacksmith Richard and homemaker, Jeanette, was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois in October of 1948.  He was doubly blessed with a parochial education.  Doubly blessed because of the knowledge received and because there he met his wonderful and God-given helpmeet, Pamela. In August of 1970 they were married at their home church.  Their marriage was blessed with three very special children: Kurt, who is married to Jodi and is a Pastor at Messiah...

Irma “Pee Wee” June Ray, of Palestine, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her devoted family on Sunday, the 19th day of March 2023.  Mrs. Ray was born the youngest of four children to parents Clyde Andy Richardson and Iva Lois Mathis Richardson on the 7th day of June 1932 in Montalba, Texas.  She lived a life full of love and devotion to the Lord and her family until the age of 90.     Mrs. Ray was a lifelong member of Crockett Road Church of...

With his family by his side, Donald “Goober” Gene McCreary, of Palestine, Texas, entered the Lord’s presence on Sunday, the 12th day of March 2023.  Mr. McCreary was 77 years of age when the Lord called him home.  He was born in Anderson County, Texas on the 6th day of July 1945 to parents Hubert McCreary and Selma Hickman McCreary. Mr. McCreary lived a fulfilling life full of love. After high school Mr. McCreary was drafted by the United States Army where he...

Juan “Johnny” Diego Calzada, and known to many as “JD”, of Palestine, Texas, left this Earth on Friday, the 10th day of March 2023, to find everlasting comfort and rest after battling cancer.  He was 64 years of age when the Lord called him home.  Mr. Calzada was born on the 19th day of September 1958, in Kingsville, Texas to parents Jesus Calzada and Ynes Beccera Calzada. Mr. Calzada attended Trinity Valley Community College and was a member of Sacred...

Leta Cole Campbell, of Oakwood, Texas, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, the 4th day of March 2023.  The Lord called her home at the age of 87.  Mrs. Campbell was born on the 13th day of February 1936 in Red Oak, Oklahoma to parents Herman Cole and Thelma McCann Cole.    Mrs. Campbell was a loving wife, devoted mother, and doting grandmother.  She was exceptionally proud of her family and the love they have for one another. ...

Leroy Charles Prenoveau, age 80, of Palestine, Texas, passed away on Friday, the 24th day of February 2023, and is now in the presence of our loving Lord and Savior.  Mr. Prenoveau was born on the 8th day of August 1942 in Plattsburgh, New York, to parents Gaston Prenoveau and Leila Pelkey Prenoveau. Mr. Prenoveau was a local businessman in the community that he loved.  He owned and operated Palestine Bowling Center for many years.  He was a competitive bowler his entire life...

Jerry Don Ward, age 81, of Palestine, Texas, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his devoted family on Wednesday, the 22nd day of February 2023.  He was born in Magnolia, Arkansas, on the 25th day of December 1941 to parents J.D. Ward and Mildred Bass Ward. Mr. Ward graduated from Lafayette High School in Lafayette, Louisiana in 1960. Shortly after he began studying mechanical engineering at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette before joining the United States Marine...

Jacqueline Marie Webb, age 70, of Palestine, Texas, passed on to her eternal home in Heaven on Saturday, the 18th day of February 2023.  Ms. Webb was born in Waco, Texas, on the 26th of October 1952 to parents Ralph Owen Black and Rachel Black Green.  Ms. Webb was a loving witty woman who adored her family. She was the rock of the family. Once her grandchildren were born, a new love developed, and she absolutely delighted in the role as a grandmother. Her main goal was spending...