M. Diana Markunes
Apr 13, 2025
M. Diana Markunes passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Tyler, Texas at the age of 72. Diana was born in Louisville, Kentucky on April 22, 1952.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Pearl Gudger and Eugene Long; her brother, Donnie and her sister, Cathy.
Diana is survived by her spouse, Frank Markunes; daughter, Tracee Hardin; grandson, Conner Hardin;...
Ernest Stapleton III
Apr 9, 2025
Ernest Fredrick Stapleton III passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Tyler, Texas at the age of 60. He was born December 8, 1964 in Shattuck, Oklahoma to Ernest Fredrick, Jr., and Margaret Jean (Sears) Stapleton.
He graduated from Southside High School in San Antonio, Texas in 1983 and was a longtime Employee of the Burger King Chain.
In his...
Hunter Lee Hopson
Apr 5, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Hunter. Hunter Lee Hopson was born February 11, 1995 to Dionne Simpson Miller and Milton Hopson. From the beginning, he was destined to race cars. His mother decorated his nursery with checkered flags, toy race cars and photos of his dad and uncle in the winner's...
Doug Fields
Mar 26, 2025
Doug was born January 29, 1965 in Scottsdale, Arizona to John and Dorothy Fields. Growing up, he loved fishing, model airplanes, working on cars with his dad and playing the tuba in marching band. Doug also enjoyed video games throughout his life and shared that pastime with his wife and children.
Doug joined the navy after high school and learned to...
Guadalupe Negrete
Mar 23, 2025
Guadalupe Negrete passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 in Tyler, Texas at the age of 81. Guadalupe was born March 12, 1944 in Bradshaw, West Virginia to Salvador and Carmen (Gonzalez) Negrete. She was raised in Longview, Texas and worked beside her husband in their construction company for thirty plus years.
Her most treasured past time was to be with her...
Frank Stapleton
Mar 22, 2025
Weldon Frank Stapleton passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025 in Tyler, Texas at the age of 52. He was born December 11, 1972 in Longview, Texas to Ernest Fredrick and Margaret Jean (Sears) Stapleton.
He enjoyed spending time with family. Не was a longtime Karaoke singer and loved country music, especially George Strait. Frank was a longtime employee of the...
William H. Power
Mar 17, 2025
On Monday, March 17th, our family said goodbye to our beloved patriarch, William Holloway "Bill" Power. He departed at 90 years of age surrounded by family, knowing that he was dearly loved, that he was Saved, and that a new and perfect body awaited him in the arms of Christ.
Bill was a man of impeccable integrity, with a generous...
Neal Allen Tapps
Mar 14, 2025
Neal Allen Tapps passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 in Tyler, Texas at the age of 72. He was born March 17, 1952 in Mason City, Iowa to LuVerne Richard and Doris Elaine (Hochhaus) Tapps.
He enjoyed scuba diving, repairing scuba equipment, traveling to exotic locations, watching White Sox baseball games, cooking and taking naps with his Aussie Doodle, Foxi, in...
Ronnie Stapleton
Mar 10, 2025
Ronnie Stapleton was born on June 11, 1953, to Bob Junior and Martha (Long) Stapleton in Grapevine, Texas.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert.
He is survived by his sons, Doug Stapleton of Whitehouse and Jeff Stapleton and his wife, Laura, of Weatherford; brothers, James Stapleton of Decatur, Tim Burgess of Southlake, Robbie...
Sharon Gayle Thomas
Mar 1, 2025
Sharon Gayle Thomas - beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend - peacefully entered into the presence of our Lord on March 1, 2025 at the age of 75. She was born on January 17, 1950, to George Burton Sartor, Sr. and Lorene Vivian (Ward) Sartor.
Sharon married the love of her life, Robert Lee Thomas, and together they built a...
Michael R. Skelton
Feb 25, 2025
Michael Ray Skelton - Lover of Tanks, Forever Fan of Tony Stewart, and Reluctant Wearer of Levi's - Has Logged Off for the Final Time
Born August 9, 1966, Michael lived a life full of passion, sarcasm, and the right amount of grumpiness. He spent 30 years putting up with (and loving) his wife since they met in 1995, proving that...
Bonnie Jean Buell
Feb 22, 2025
Bonnie Jean Buell passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025 at her home in Whitehouse, Texas with family around her, at the age of 75. She was born October 11, 1949 in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Bonnie was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and worked as a waitress at El Charro for many years.
Bonnie is preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn.
She is...
Randy W. Snyder
Feb 21, 2025
Randy W. Snyder passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at the age of 68. He was born February 3, 1957 in Nuremberg, Germany to Louise Snyder.
Randy enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He liked going to the beach, the casino, and fishing. He worked as a Supervisor for Trees Inc. for many years and loved his job.
He...
Eva Marie Coe
Feb 18, 2025
Eva Marie Coe ("Eve") passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in Smith County, Texas at the age of 56, to be forever in the presence of her Heavenly Father, to whom she had dedicated her entire life.
Due to Eve's expressed desire to not have a traditional funeral service, and due also to the number of people wishing to celebrate her...
Agnes L. Patterson
Feb 16, 2025
Agnes L. Patterson, age 82, went to live with Jesus on February 16, 2025 in Tyler, Texas. She was born February 22, 1942 in Lawrence, Kansas, to Chester and Betty Jane Sewell. She was raised in Valley Falls, Kansas and graduated from Valley Falls High School.
She enjoyed learning about Jesus, watching Jimmy Swaggart, and spending time with her family....
Bruce Irwin
Feb 13, 2025
Service for Bruce Irwin, 75, of Whitehouse, will be held 5:00 PM, Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Southpoint Church of God, 8171 County Rd 2170, Whitehouse, 75791 with Pastor Zach Decker officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, under the direction of Brosang Family Funeral & Cremation Services.
Mr. Bruce Irwin passed...
Machel Lawrence Scarborough
Feb 12, 2025
Machel Lawrence Scarborough passed away February 12, 2025 in Tyler, Texas at the age of 61. He was a resident of Mineola, Texas. A Graveside Service will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, February 14, 2025 at Pine Grove Cemetery, 5632 FM-1818, Diboll, Texas 75941 officiated by James Burchfield.
Machel was born August 5, 1963 in Lufkin, Texas to Robert Taylor and...
Blanche Reuther Bergmeier
Feb 8, 2025
Blanche Reuther Bergmeier passed from this world into the arms of Jesus on February 8, 2025 at the age of 95, in Tyler, Texas.
Blanche was born to Robert Lee Reuther, Jr. and Betty Miller Reuther on January 2, 1930 in Nashville, Tennessee. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in Nashville and continued her education at The University of Tennessee in...
Alan Nichols
Feb 8, 2025
Services for Fred Alan Nichols, 76, of Tyler will be held on Saturday, February 15th, at 11:00 am in the chapel of Green Acres Baptist Church, 1607 Troup Hwy, Tyler, Texas 75701 officiated by Chris Cullins and Darryl Flynn. Reception will follow at the Adult Education building. Alan passed away on Saturday, February 8th at Tyler Complete Care.
Alan was...
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