All Obituaries

  Norma Bennett Murray, age 84, of Flint, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, the 17th day of October 2020.  She was born on the 13th day of January 1936, in Elkhart, Texas, to parents Eldridge Bennett and Callie Corene Chapman Bennett. Mrs. Murray married her high school sweetheart, George, at First United Methodist Church in Elkhart, on May 29, 1954, not long after graduating from high school. She later was blessed with three...

Felicity Kate Hill was born into the arms of the angels on Friday, the 16th day of October 2020, at Palestine Regional Medical Center.  Born at 36 weeks she weighed 5Ibs. 12oz. and was 18 inches long.  Although Felicity never spent anytime with us on earth, she was very loved and touched many lives.  Felicity is the cherished daughter of Joshua and Whitney Hill and beloved little sister of Emma Grace and Dallas Mae Hill. She was greeted in Heaven by her grandfather, Michael...

Barbara Berneice Huddleston was surrounded by her loving family when she left this world for her eternal home in Heaven on Wednesday, the 14th day of October 2020.  She was 88 years of age.  Mrs. Huddleston was born in De Queen, Arkansas, on the 23rd day of March 1932, to parents Harold Weeks and Beulah Patterson Weeks. Mrs. Huddleston will be dearly missed by her adoring family.  She was their biggest supporter in all their endeavors; always putting her family first. ...

  Affectionately known as “Grandpa”, Richard DeWayne Wright, age 65, of Grapeland, went to be with our loving Lord and Savior on Wednesday, the 14th day of October 2020.  He was born in Salinas, California, on the 27th day of October 1954, to parents, Walter Donald Wright and Peggy Jean Edwards Wright.  Grandpa lived a life dedicated to the Lord and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 32 years of service.    Grandpa held a special place in many...

Christena Eileen Hall, age 43, passed away on Saturday October 10, 2020 near her home in Deer Park, TX. Although she left her loved ones suddenly, Christena never feared death. She lived her life with joy and happiness all the while knowing that Eternity in Heaven was promised to her. She worked as a nurse beginning in 2001, where she cared for countless patients with compassion and love. The last ten years of her career, she worked at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast where she was admired...

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Joseph Coleman McDowell, III, age 28, of Houston, Texas.  Joe was called to join our Lord on Wednesday, the 7th day of October 2020 after he physically and mentally fought over the past nine months in the hospital.  He was born on the 30th day of October 1991, in Dallas, Texas, to parents Joseph Coleman McDowell, Jr. and Mary Patricia McDowell.   Joe was a 2010 graduate of Flower Mound High School.  He enjoyed...

Baby Adaline Prestlyn Hendrix was carried by angels into the loving arms of Jesus on Sunday, the 4th day of October 2020, at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston.  She was born in Dallas, Texas, on the 8th day of April 2020 to parents Arlen Preston Hendrix and Jessica Rose. Baby Adaline was born with a rare genetic liver disorder.  She fought fearlessly as she waited for a liver transplant.  During this time, she touched many people, bringing family unity and friends...

Gary David Chambless, age 68, of Elkhart, is now in the presence of our Lord and Savior.  Gary passed away on Saturday, the 3rd day of October 2020, in Sunnyvale, Texas.  He was born on the 14th day of September 1952, in Alice, Texas to parents Raymon D. Chambless and Mary Burk Chambless. Gary was a simple man who loved his family.  He was a faithful Christian and a long-time member of Crockett Road Church of Christ.  Gary spent a lot of his time doing what he loved,...

Edna Perkins age 81, went to be with our Lord on Monday, the 21st of September 2020, in Palestine. As Mrs. Perkins wished, she will be cremated and will be buried with her family in Indiana.   Funeral Services for Edna Perkins are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.

  Ginny Crain Ferguson, age 67, of Slocum, was called home to live eternally with her loving Lord and Savior on Sunday, the 20th day of September 2020.  Mrs. Ferguson was born in Slocum, Texas, on the 5th day of November 1952 to parents Jim Reed and Melba Hogan Reed. Mrs. Ferguson lived, in what is known to many, as “Reedville” her entire life.  It is where she was born, grew up, made friendships, raised her family and made a long career.  She began working...