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Linda Carol Maness

Linda Carol Maness

October 5, 2023

In the quiet embrace of mid morning on October 5, 2023, Linda C. Maness, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at Palestine Regional Medical Center, Palestine, Texas. She was gracefully ushered into the eternal embrace of Jesus, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Born on April 30, 1943, in Fairfield, Texas to...

William Charles Mueller

William Charles Mueller

October 1, 2023

William C. Mueller of Centerville Texas passed away on October 1, 2023. He was 86 years old. He was born in Amarillo, Texas, went to Sunset High School in Dallas, and attended Texas A&M and SMU. His first job was with Collins Radio. He then went on to work for Texas Instruments, ICOM Radios, and ended his working career as...

Nan J. Hillyer

Nan J. Hillyer

October 1, 2023

Nan J Hillyer passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023, at the age of 92 in Madisonville, Texas. Nan was born on January 21, 1931, at Memorial Hospital in Houston, Texas. She was Christened at the Episcopal Church in Hempstead, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Growing up in Hockley, Texas, Nan found solace in the arms of her grandparents,...

Patricia Faye Gunnels

Patricia Faye Gunnels

September 23, 2023

"Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised." (Proverbs 31:30)

Patricia Gunnels, 83, entered her heavenly home, the joy of her reward on Saturday, September 23, 2023. A service celebrating her earthly life will be held at 1:00pm Friday, September 29, 2023 at Walters Funeral Home, 610 S. Commerce St., Centerville,...

Verner Lloyd Bain, Jr.

Verner Lloyd Bain, Jr.

September 10, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Verner Lloyd Bain Jr., a beloved father, devoted friend, and an accomplished individual who left an indelible mark on the lives of those he encountered. He peacefully departed this world on September 10, 2023, in Tyler, TX, at the age of 87.

Verner, born on December 13, 1935 in Centerville,...

Sandra (Raley) Aikin Manning

Sandra (Raley) Aikin Manning

September 5, 2023

Sandra (Raley) Aikin Manning was born October 18, 1946 in Dallas to parents, Roger Thurman “Buck” Raley and mother, Evelyn (Whidby) Raley. She spent most of her life in Dallas where she attended Woodrow Wilson High School and graduated with honors.

Her career after school was focused primarily in the commercial insurance industry, and she was employed by various agencies and...

Winnie Mae (Wilson) Hodges

Winnie Mae (Wilson) Hodges

August 25, 2023

Winnie Mae Wilson was born on August 27, 1927, in the Clear Creek Community near Flynn, Texas. She was the third of four children born to Robert Wilson and Dora Grimes Wilson. Winnie went home to be with her Savior, Christ Jesus, on August 25, 2023, at Texas Loving Care in Madisonville, Texas, in the presence of family and TLC...

Gene Harold Davis

Gene Harold Davis

August 24, 2023

A graveside service for Gene Davis will be held 10:00 A.M., Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Willowhole Cemetery, North Zulch, Texas. Bro. Glenn Connor will officiate the service. A reception will be held following the service at the Normangee Community Center, Normangee, Texas.

Gene Harold Davis, 84, of Normangee, Texas passed away on August 24, 2023 in Normangee, Texas. He was...

Lvolla Kenney

Lvolla Kenney

August 19, 2023

A homegoing service celebrating the life of Lvolla Kenney, age 73, of Spring, Texas will be held 11 A.M., Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Walters Funeral Home, Centerville, Texas.  A time of visitation and remembrance will take place prior to the service from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the funeral home.

On August 19, 2023, Lvolla Kenney quietly entered eternal ...

James Alfred Frazier

James Alfred Frazier

August 17, 2023

James Alfred Frazier was born in Navarro, Texas on May 13, 1936 to Minnie Ola Stevens & John Alfred Frazier. He passed away in Jasper, Texas on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the age of 87 years.

James was preceded in death by both of his parents, John & Minnie Frazier and granddaughter, Carrie Frazier Crites.

James is survived by his children,...

Velda Fern Price

Velda Fern Price

August 14, 2023

Velda Price passed on to meet our Lord and Savior on August 14, 2023 in Leon County, Texas in her home. She passed of natural causes.

Velda Williams was born September 26, 1939 in Wolf, Oklahoma (Seminole County). She was born to Willie Branion Williams and Edith Rue Edgmon of Wolf, Oklahoma.

Velda attended school in Wolf, completing her high school requirements...

Bobbie Jean (Mcrae) Mitchell

Bobbie Jean (Mcrae) Mitchell

August 11, 2023

Bobbie Jean (McRae) Mitchell, age 80, of Warren, Texas and formerly of Centerville, Texas passed away peacefully August 11, 2023 in Woodville, Texas. A service of celebration to honor her life will be held 12 Noon, Friday, August 18, 2023 at New Salem Cemetery Chapel in the Centerview Community of Leon County, Texas. A brief visitation will take place prior...

William Thomas "Billy" Barbee

William Thomas "Billy" Barbee

August 10, 2023

William Thomas "Billy" Barbee, 77, of Centerville, Texas passed away on August 10, 2023 in Bryan, Texas. He was born to John Edwin and Mattie Isabell (Barlow) Barbee on January 10, 1946 in Houston, Texas.  Billy proudly served his country in the United States Army and later in the Army Reserves.  He was also a valued member of the local...

Louis Menotti, Jr.

Louis Menotti, Jr.

August 4, 2023

Louis Menotti, Jr. was born in Galveston, Texas on August 7, 1944 to Louis Menotti, Sr. and Eleanor Sarracco Menotti. He passed away in Centerville, Texas on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the age of 79.

Louis lived most of his life in Galveston, Texas having gone to Kerwin High School and Allen Military Academy. He worked with his father in...

Larry Eugene Swarthout

Larry Eugene Swarthout

July 24, 2023

Larry Swarthout, age 68, peacefully passed away July 24, 2023 in Centerville, Texas. A time of visitation and reflection will be held Friday, July 28, 2023 from 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. at Walters Funeral Home, Centerville, Texas.

Larry Eugene Swarthout was born June 1, 1954 in Houston, Texas. His parents were Harold & Joyce (Ridenour) Swarthout. Larry had worked a...

Donald Eugene "Don" Sharrock

Donald Eugene "Don" Sharrock

July 23, 2023

Donald Eugene "Don" Sharrock, age 70, of Leona, Texas passed away peacefully July 23, 2023 surrounded by his family at his home. He was born May 21, 1953 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Houston, Texas to parents, William Woodrow & Reta Jeanette (Rogers) Sharrock.

During his childhood, Don spent summers working with his uncle on his farm. It was this work...

Ivena Katherine Lester

Ivena Katherine Lester

July 18, 2023

Ivena Katherine Lester 88, of Temple, Texas passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023. She went to Heaven to be with the love of her life, husband, Jimmy. She had been battling Alzheimer's/Dementia for over five years.

Ivena was born August 11, 1934 in Munday, Texas. She resided in Munday, Texas before moving to Dallas where she graduated from Sunset High...

Gerald Mac "Jerry" Thomason

Gerald Mac "Jerry" Thomason

July 11, 2023

Gerald Mac "Jerry" Thomason passed away on July 11, 2023 from natural causes at the age of seventy-three. He was born November 27, 1949 in Austin, Texas. He grew up in Austin and graduated from J.H. Regan High School in 1968. He graduated from Southwest Texas University in San Marcos, Texas.

Jerry worked for the City of Austin for many years....

Doyle Wayne Patterson

Doyle Wayne Patterson

July 8, 2023

Doyle Wayne Patterson, age 88, of Centerville, Texas passed away at his residence in Centerville, Texas July 8, 2023. A funeral service honoring his life will be held 1 P.M., Friday, July 14, 2023 at Walters Funeral Home, Centerville, Texas. Rev. Jim Jackson will officiate the service. Mr. Patterson will be laid to rest in Houston National Cemetery, Houston, Texas.

Doyle...

Susan Ann "Sue" Standley

Susan Ann "Sue" Standley

June 30, 2023

Sue Standley, age 79, of Centerville, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by her family June 30, 2023 in Centerville. A funeral service honoring her life will be held 2 P.M., Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Walters Funeral Home, Centerville, Texas officiated by Rev. Rosemary Matthews, pastor of the River of Life Church. Sue will be laid to rest in Siloam...

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