Hazel L. Nelson
Jan 19, 2026
Hazel L. Nelson, age 91, of Tyler, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, at her home.
Born on April 9, 1934, in Cullison, Kansas, Hazel was the daughter of Orvil L. and Beulah M. Baker. She cherished her childhood on the family farm and was an active member of the 4-H Club in Pratt, Kansas.
Hazel and her husband...
Erik Andrew Eriksen
Jan 13, 2026
Erik Andrew Eriksen passed away surrounded by family, Tuesday January 13, 2026 in Bullard, Texas, at the age of 93. Erik was born June 20, 1932 in Port Arthur (now Thunder Bay), Ontario, Canada to Gudmund and Helga (Paulsen) Eriksen. His parents immigrated to Canada from Haugesund, Norway.
Erik is preceded in death by his parents, Gudmund and Helga; his sister,...
Kay Ann Becker-Pykonen
Jan 20, 2026
Kay Ann Becker-Pykonen (Piper), 70, of Bullard, Texas, passed peacefully at home on January 20, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1955, in Hastings, Michigan, to Raymond and Lucille Piper.
Above all else, Kay loved her family fiercely and without condition, especially her children, Kimberly (Anthony), Jeremy, and Marcie (Sean, Dale), along with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were her...
Nancy Marie Porter
Jan 16, 2026
Nancy Marie Porter passed away from natural causes Friday, January 16, 2026 in Tyler, Texas at the age of 59.
Nancy was born October 7, 1966 in Ocean Side, California to Robert Michael and Beverly Elizabeth (Gold) Rosser.
Nancy loved her plants, her friends, and she absolutely adored her dog, Lady. Above all else, she loved her children beyond measure....
Jerry Anthony Lewis
Jan 16, 2026
Jerry Anthony Lewis, 84, of Tyler, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, January 23, 2026, at Bascom Methodist Church, with Pastor Dan Seal officiating. Services are under the direction of Brosang Family Funeral & Cremation Services.
Jerry was born on July 18, 1941, in Tulsa,...
Paul Vincent Lazarek
Jan 13, 2026
Paul Vincent Lazarek, a kind, loving, and joyful soul whose warmth, laughter, and genuine kindness touched every life he entered, passed away peacefully at home in Bullard, Texas, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the age of 70, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on July 23, 1955, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to Edward Francis and Delores Alma Lazarek,...
Jeannette Marie DeSoto
Jan 2, 2026
Jeannette DeSoto, age 87, was born on April 23, 1938, in Lynn, Massachusetts, and passed away peacefully at her home on January 2, 2026, in Tyler, Texas. She was surrounded by family who loved her dearly. While she is missed beyond words, her family finds comfort in knowing she has completed her earthly journey and is now healed, made whole...
Cindy Denise Bailey Hatton
Jan 1, 2026
Cindy Denise Hatton, born on September 8, 1969, in Galveston, Texas, passed away on January 1, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. Raised in the close-knit community of Whitehouse, Texas, she graduated from Whitehouse High School in 1988, where her passion for life began.
Cindy was known for her joyful spirit and her love for traveling, as well as the fulfilling moments spent...
Richard Evermond Upshaw
Dec 25, 2025
Richard Evermond Upshaw, affectionately known as "Dick," was born on October 13, 1944, in the serene town of Demming, New Mexico. He was a man of profound character and unwavering devotion who embraced life with both arms and made indelible marks upon the hearts of all who knew him. Dick passed away on December 25, 2025, at his cherished home...
Steven Ray Varner
Dec 25, 2025
Steven Ray Varner, born February 20, 1966 was taken to his reward on Christmas day 2025 at the age of 59.
He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur Junior Varner; mother, Leota Ann Varner; brothers, Robert Wayne Varner and Virgil Grant Varner; sister, Loretta Ann Jones and brother in love, Joe Cheatham.
Steven is survived by his brother and sister...
Hestermae Walker Nixon
Dec 21, 2025
Hestermae Walker Nixon, a cherished teacher and beloved member of the Emerald Bay Community, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, in Bullard, Texas. Born on August 4, 1928, in Lufkin, Texas, Hestermae devoted her life to nurturing the minds and spirits of her students at First Baptist Midland and the City of Midland, instilling a love of learning at...
Alexandrya Jennifer Bailey
Dec 9, 2025
Alexandrya Jennifer Bailey, 21, of Tyler, Texas, passed away on December 9, 2025. She was born on November 10, 2004, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Alex impacted others with her humor, strength, curiosity, sarcastic wit, and silly antics. She had a heart for animals—taking in stray cats, adoring the family pups, and helping injured animals find recovery. Her compassion extended beyond words, expressed...
Elaine Marie Bell (née Venverloh, formerly Winka)
Dec 5, 2025
Elaine Marie Bell (née Venverloh, formerly Winka), a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 76. Born on July 13, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, Elaine lived a life defined by resilience, devotion, quiet strength, and unwavering love for her family.
Elaine's professional life reflected her remarkable versatility....
Bob W. Freeman
Dec 1, 2025
Bobby (Bob) Wayne Freeman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on December 1, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. He was born on November 15, 1936, in Caddo, Oklahoma. Bob met Ellen in Brownwood, Texas and they married September 1, 1956.
Bob dedicated fifty years of his life to a successful career in the insurance industry, where he earned the...
Judy Penick Chance
Nov 23, 2025
Judy Kay Chance departed this world on November 23, 2025, at the age of 82, in Tyler, Texas. Born in Gilmer, Texas, on April 24, 1943, to J.C. and Martha Penick, Judy's life was rich with love, laughter, and a profound commitment to her community and family.
For more than three decades, Judy served as both co-owner and comptroller of Penick...
Jacqueline Brandon Runyon
Nov 22, 2025
Jacqueline Brandon Lee Runyon, age 68, passed away November 22, 2025 in Tyler, Texas. Jackie was born June 14, 1957, in De Queen, Arkansas to Hugh Brandon and Pauline Prescott. After both of her parents passed away, she was adopted by Howard and Bonnie Lee from Idabel, Oklahoma. She graduated from Idabel High School in 1975, got married, and had...
David Boyd Anderson
Nov 7, 2025
David Boyd Anderson of Tyler, Texas, was 69 years old when he died November 7, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. He was born in Dallas on March 27,1956 to Jack and Daphine Anderson. He was raised in Tyler and graduated in 1974 from Robert E. Lee High School. He earned a Bachelor of Business degree in Management at the University of...
Claudia B. Lopez
Nov 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of Claudia Bertha Lopez
May 19, 1947 - November 4, 2025
Claudia Bertha Lopez, 78, of Whitehouse, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025. She was born on May 19, 1947, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
Claudia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose faith guided every part of her life. She shared 58 loving years of marriage...
Sebastián Loya
Nov 3, 2025
Carlos Sebastián Loya, de 17 años, dejó este mundo demasiado pronto el 3 de noviembre de 2025 en Tyler, Texas. Sebastián un amado hijo, hermano, sobrino y amigo. Sebastián nació el 30 de enero de 2008 en Foley, Alabama, hijo de Héctor Luis Loya y Erika Francelia González. Sebastián era un estudiante de último año en Whitehouse High School y...
James "Jed" Dillingham, Jr.
Nov 2, 2025
James Edward Dillingham, Jr. (Jed), age 72, of Whitehouse, TX passed from this life into the eternal presence of God on Sunday, November 2. Born in Texarkana, Arkansas in 1953 he lived a life devoted to faith, family, service, and the beauty of the outdoors.
A graduate of the Music program at Stephen F. Austin State University, Jed shared his musical...
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