All Obituaries

Sandra Gail Mullins Nolen, age 73, of Elkhart, joined the angels in Heaven on Tuesday, the 20th day of April 2021.  Sandra was born in Brownwood, Texas, on the 28th day of October 1947, to parents Richard Leon Mullins and Betty Jean Grimes Mullins. Sandra was a kind and talented lady with a heart of gold.  She loved her family dearly and basked in the moments of being surrounded by her grandchildren.  Cooking large meals was her way of showing affection and spoiling her...

Carol Churchman, of Oakwood, is now in the presence of her loving Savior.  Mrs. Churchman passed away on Monday, the 19th day of April 2021, at the age of 59.  She was born in Bristol, Pennsylvania, on the 23rd day of December 1961, to parents “Gus” Augustine Mizenko and Helen Kalinchak Mizenko. Mrs. Churchman loved the Lord and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  She had a natural love for others which led to her career as a nurse’s aide. ...

  Peacefully at his home Bert Edward Ricard, age 86, of Palestine, joined his loving wife in Heaven on Sunday, the 18th day of April 2021.  Mr. Ricard was born on the 3rd day of October 1934, in Mims, Florida, to parents Bert Ivy Ricard and Elsie Sikes Ricard. Mr. Ricard grew up in Florida where he learned citrus farming from his father.  He also learned ranching from his best friend, Billy Marr, whom he worked side by side.  In high school, Mr. Ricard excelled in...

David J. Schmidt, left this world on Saturday, the 17th of April 2021. He was born on the 12th of April 1947 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was 74 years of age. Arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date. Cremation services for David J. Schmidt are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S, State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.

Phillip Leo Westbrook, age 75, of Elkhart, was called home on Thursday, the 8th day of April 2021.  He was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on the 3rd day of September 1945 to parents Bobby Leo Westbrook and Mildred Cammack Westbrook. Mr. Westbrook served in the United States Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War and retired from Marathon Oil Company after a long career.  Mr. Westbrook was a wonderful, loving father and grandfather.  His face would light up as soon as his grandkids...

  Jerrell Todd Marsh “Big Chief Peacock”, born June 4, 1984, passed away April 7, 2021.  Todd was a loving husband, father, and son.  Those who really knew him would know how much he loved being outside with his family. He enjoyed riding the ranch all hours of the day with his wife Nichole and his kids Whitney, Ethan, and Lizzy.  Todd was the type of guy that wanted great things for his wife and kids and his legacy will forever continue in their...

  Maxine Hodge, age 80, of Palestine, passed peacefully from this life to her eternity in Heaven on Wednesday, the 7th day of April 2021.  She was born in Onalaska, Texas on the 5th day of January 1941 to parents Mack and Aletha Wheeler.  She married the love of her life, George Hodge, in 1961, and their marriage was blessed with three loving children.  Maxine was a people-person and loved spending time with her family and friends.  She enjoyed the simple things in...

Dan Conley Watkins, Jr., age 60, of Grapeland, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, the 6th day of April 2021.  Mr. Watkins was born on the 31st day of August 1960, in Palestine, Texas, to parents Dan C. Watkins and Marion Ward Watkins. Upon graduating from high school, Mr. Watkins served our country as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force from 1978 to 1982, earning several medals.  After returning home from the service, he began his career of 28 years starting with the...

On Easter, Taylor James Conrad-Lefevre, age 29, of Frankston, entered through the pearly gates of Heaven and is now in the presence of our loving Lord and Savior.  Taylor was born on the 21st day of June 1991 and passed away on Sunday, the 4th day of April 2021, surrounded by his loving family.  He fought a courageous battle with Leukemia and is now at peace.  Born in Austin, Texas to parents Lance Lefevre and Tessa Callaway, Taylor was true to his Texas roots and grew to...

Our beloved Billy Calvin Lusk, age 68, of Tennessee Colony, entered Heavens Gates, on Friday, the 2nd day of April 2021.  Born on the 22nd day of January 1953, in Rusk, Texas, Billy spent 18 years working at Vulcraft and 10 years working at Wal-Mart Warehouse 6036.  He could do anything including welding and carpentry. However, his true love was traveling the United States with his wife.  When he was not traveling, Billy could be found in his shop out back with coffee in his...