Obituaries

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...

Dec 21, 2025

Larry Ronald Wilson, 71, of Quitman, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1954, in Batesville, Indiana, to Eugene and Juanita (Gabbard) Wilson.

Larry honorably served his country in the United States Army. He devoted most of his life to his craft as a carpenter, building a legacy through his skilled workmanship...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 21, 2025

Oct 20, 2025

John Edgar Welch, 93, of Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, at 1:28 p.m., surrounded by loving family.

John was born on February 7, 1932, in Harlingen, Texas, to John Delmas Welch and Helen Virginia Eaton Welch. Growing up in Tyler, Texas, he graduated from Tyler High, followed by the University of Houston, then completed his Bachelor of...

Oct 19, 2025

Oct 19, 2025

Viewing and service for Asher Antonio Irwin, 10 Months, of Tyler, will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Viewing, 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM Funeral Service at The Point Church, 8171 CR 2170, Whitehouse, Texas 75791 with Pastor Zach Decker officiating, under the direction of Brosang Family Funeral & Cremation Services.

Asher passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 7:32...

Oct 14, 2025

Pending Obituary 

Oct 13, 2025

Joseph Allen "Joey" Sosh of Flint, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on October 13, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on February 25, 1955, Joey lived a life devoted to God, his family, and his community, serving with faith, humility, and grace.

Joey was a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, caring brother, and loyal friend. He...

Oct 7, 2025

Odin Leif Andrew Keating, beloved son of Andrew and Sarah Keating, entered eternal rest on October 7, 2025, one day after the feast day on which he had been confirmed into the Catholic Faith, just three years prior. Leif was twenty years old.

Born in San Antonio, Texas, on November 19, 2004, Leif was the eldest son of seven children -...

Oct 4, 2025

Kris Lee Lawson, an unwavering fixture of love and strength, graced this world on December 25, 1956, in Houston, Texas, and departed to the embrace of those he loved on October 4, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. With a career that spanned ship mechanics, granite layering, automotive repairs, and valve technology, Kris was not just a man of exquisite skill but...