Henderson Daily News Memorials and Obituaries

All Memorials and Obituaries (228)

Shakerag Community Sid Ashby 1942 — 2024 Funeral services for Mr. Sid Ashby, of the Shakerag community Rusk County, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday July 1, 2024, at Calvary Baptist Church in Henderson. Interment will follow at Duncan Cemetery under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5:00p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday June 30, 2024 at Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sardis Baptist Church: 13174 CR 4187, Henderson, TX 75654 or Rusk County Ag Program- Hay Show: 113 E. Fordall St., Henderson, TX 75652. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.crawfordacrim.com.

Newark, Delaware Melissa Chrystelle Watson Walther 1951 — 2024 Funeral services for Mrs. Melissa Chrystelle Watson Walther, 73, of Newark, Delaware, will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 24, 2024, in the chapel at Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM on Sunday, June 23, at the funeral home. Mrs. Walther passed from this life on June 17, 2024, in Newark, Delaware. She was born May 30, 1951, in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Charles Jones and Frances Lynn (Carroll) Watson. Melissa grew up literally all over the world. As a sophom*ore in high school, she attended Schutz American School in Alexandria, Egypt,...

Henderson Stevee "Lu" Ann Hale 2018 — 2024 Funeral services for Stevee "Lu" Ann Hale, 6, of Henderson, will be at 10 AM Friday, June 21, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Henderson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Christian Church Pavillion Fund at 306 North Main St., Henderson, TX 75652.

Henderson Mary Gossett Howeth 1937 — 2024 Mary Elizabeth Gossett Howeth went home to be with the heavenly father on Thursday, June 13, 2024. She was born on March 21, 1937, to Wallace Ellis Chote and Martha "Catherine" Boone Chote in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Thomas Gossett and husband P.C. Howeth, son Thomas J Gossett SR, and stepson Gary Howeth. Also preceding her were her sister, Susie Berry (Orville), brothers Carl Chote, (Lucille), Jessie Chote, (Dorothy), Luther Chote, Richard Chote (Peggy), brothers-in-laws: George Gossett (Mary), and Chuck Haufe, sister-in-law Patricia Gossett. She is survived by sons Howard Gossett (Laura) and Richard Gossett (Melanie) all of Henderson,...

Henderson Shirlean Earley 1942 — 2024 Hazel (Shirlean) Earley, 82, passed away on June 9, 2024 at Brookdale Senior Living in Henderson, Texas. Shirlean was a lifelong teacher and mentor to many in the education field. She was a graduate of the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas with a degree in Teaching. She began her teaching profession with the Dallas ISD completing her student teaching training at Hillcrest High School in 1963 in Dallas, Texas. "Mrs. Earley," as so many students knew her, touched and inspired countless young people in the course of her teaching career with the Henderson ISD. She taught English literature focusing on the writings of Shakespeare. Throughout her life, Shirlean was a strong supporter of...

Henderson Dan T. Ballenger 1933 — 2024 Mr. Dan T. Ballenger, 90, of Henderson, transitioned from this life on June 3, 2024, at Hospice Homeplace in Tyler. He was born October 26, 1933, in Henderson to the late A.B. and Rosalie (Burt) Ballenger and lived all of his life in Henderson. He graduated from Henderson High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. Mr. Ballenger had a long career with Texas Utilities as a drag line operator where he later retired. Dan was a kind and gentle steward of the earth and its living creatures. He cherished fishing with his children, caring for the birds and squirrels in his yard and tending to his garden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister...

Henderson Charles Brightwell 1944 — 2024 Funeral services for Mr. Charles Brightwell, of Henderson, will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 3, 2024, at Crawford - A. Crim Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Chris Proctor officiating. Interment will follow at New Salem Cemetery under the direction of Crawford - A. Crim Funeral Home of Henderson. Visitation will be from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Sunday, June 2, 2024 at the funeral home. Mr. Brightwell passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at UT Health in Tyler. He was born Jan. 12, 1944 in Longview. He had worked as a Pipeline Inspector, for 32 years at Texas Eastman, and for 21 years at JW Green Contractors in Overton. Charles was a person who maintained everything to a 'T', who was a quietly generous...

Overton, Texas Garry Lamar Hunt 1954 — 2024 Funeral services for Garry Lamar Hunt, will be at 2 PM Fri., May 24 at The Cammack Family Sullivan Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5 to 7 PM Thurs., May 23 at the funeral home. Garry was born on Jan. 30, 1954, in Nachez, Miss. and died on May 20, 2024, in Tyler, Texas. Online condolences and the full obituary may be found at CammackFamily.com

New London John Cochran 1955 — 2024 Funeral services for Mr. John Cochran, 69, of New London, will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in the chapel at Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until service time on Saturday, at the funeral home. Mr. Cochran passed from this life on May 20, 2024, at his residence. He was born February 26, 1955, in Houston and grew up in the Pine Hill community. John graduated from Henderson High School in 1973 and lived in Rusk County most all of his life. He worked for Texas Utilities, later Luminant, in maintenance...

Henderson Betty Morrison 1938 — 2024 Our loving mother, Betty Sue Johnson Morrison of Henderson passed away Friday, May 17, 2024. Visitation will be held May 23, 2024, at Rader Funeral Home of Henderson from 5pm- 7pm. The Graveside Service will be held Friday, May 24, 2024, at 10:00am at Crims Chapel Cemetery. Betty was born October 21, 1938, to Dick and Velma Johnson of Henderson, Texas. Betty was married to Don Morrison of Henderson in 1956 and blessed with 3 boys. Betty is proceeded in death by her parents, her husband of 64 years Don Morrison and her oldest son Jerry. Betty is survived by her sons Mike Morrison and Paul Morrison. Four grandchildren Erin & Michael Phillips; Micheal & Lauren Morrison; Richard...

Cushing Albert Ronald "Ronnie" Tidwell 1943 — 2024 Albert Ronald Tidwell, "Ronnie," was born on December 29, 1943, in Canton, Texas to Ewell E. and Fannie Atrell Tidwell. He graduated from Canton High School in 1962 and worked in Canton and Dallas before graduating from Dallas Baptist University. Later, after moving and working in East Texas, he would also earn his Master of Education degree, as well as his School Administration Certification from Stephen F. Austin State University. For more than 40 years, Ronnie served as a coach, teacher, principal, and superintendent at various schools throughout East Texas, including Apple Springs ISD, Hudson ISD, Cushing ISD, and Laneville ISD. Whether coaching basketball, teaching history, helping...

Minden John R. Morris 1948 — 2024 Funeral services for Mr. John R. Morris, 75, of Minden, will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Mt. Enterprise with Bro. Pete Underwood officiating. Interment will follow at Zion Hill Cemetery under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM on Monday, May 13, at the funeral home. Mr. Morris passed from this life on May 8, 2024, at his residence. He was born August 18, 1948, raised by his mother and Grandparents on their farm in Minden. After graduating from Henderson High School Mr. Morris served his country in the United States Marines Corps during the Vietnam War. Following an honorable...

Laneville Mary Ann Hayes 1940 — 2024 A celebration of the life of Mrs. Mary Ann Hayes, 83, of Laneville, will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Laneville Baptist Church, 7090 FM 1798 W, Laneville, TX 75667, with Rev. Brady Weaver officiating. Internment will follow at Laneville Cemetery under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home.

Henderson Dorothy Eugenia Hudson 1942 — 2024 A private family graveside for Dorothy Eugenia Hudson will be held under the direction of the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home. Family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. till 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Dorothy grew up on a small farm in Henderson, Texas. She attended school in New London, Texas. After graduation she attended Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas. The bus from the college would pick Dorothy up at her country home on Jackson Road in Henderson. This is where she met her future husband, James R. Hudson or "Jimmy Dick" as many knew him. Mr. Hudson joined the U.S. Army at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Dorothy traveled from East Texas to marry the love of her life, James R Hudson, at the...

Gary, Texas Oneida Kelly DuBose 1932 — 2024 Funeral service for Oneida Dubose (92) of Gary, TX will be held Thursday, May 9 at Eastside Baptist Church in Gary, TX with Rev. Dale Walker and Bro. Kevin Lake officiating, Jimmy Jones leading music. Visitation for family and friends begins at 9:00am followed by the service at 10:30. Interment to follow at Zion Hill Cemetery located 6 miles south of Jasper on Hwy 96 at 2:30pm. Oneida was born on April 4, 1932, in Bessmay, TX (now called Buna) and went peacefully to her Heavenly home May 5, 2024. She follows her husband, Reverend Dr. P. A. (Boots) DuBose who passed away September 6, 2019. Together they shared 70 wonderful years of marriage. Oneida was a long-time resident of Gary, TX...

Overton Milton Allen 1936 — 2024 Funeral services for Mr. Milton Allen, 87, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Selman City Christian Church with Rev. Robert Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery under the direction of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home in Henderson. Mr. Allen passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Kilgore after a brief illness. He was born and raised in Turnertown, Texas to Tommy Milton and Mary Lizzie (Richmond) Allen. Milton was a proud Gaston Red Devil, and graduated from Gaston High School in 1955. After high school, he met the love of his life,...

Henderson Mrs. Sammie Faye Sarpy 1948 — 2024 It is with deep sorrow and steadfast faith that we announce the passing of Sammie Faye Sarpy on Friday, May 3rd in Dallas, Texas. Born September 7, 1948 to Isaac and Dixie Garland, Sammie Faye was a guiding light, embodying love and faith throughout her life. A dedicated member of South Oak Church of Christ in Henderson, Texas, and Greenville Avenue Church of Christ in Richardson, Texas, Sammie Faye served her community and Lord with fervor, as a youth minister at her home congregation and within East Texas area youth congregations, participating in numerous church singing groups, and inspiring many with her devotion to her faith and to her family. Sammie Faye, beloved mother, GiGi,...

Henderson, TX Mrs. Sammie Faye Sarpy 1948 — 2024 Public Viewing: Friday, May 17, 2024 2pm-6pm at Southern Funeral Home. Funeral: Saturday, May 18, 2024 , 1pm at South Oak Church of Christ, 202 S. Oak Dr, Henderson, TX, under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

Henderson, Texas Martis Ward Wooster 1942 — 2024 Martis Ward Wooster was born September 14, 1942 and passed away peacefully, at home, with his family on May 1, 2024. At a young age Martis exhibited a deep love for history and literature. He spent countless hours reading books that would shape his understanding of the world and he was destined to be a scholar of history, a very talented craftsman, and a true friend to many. His greatest love of all, was his wife, Shirley. They were wed 60 years ago, and it is a story filled with love, laughter, and a lifetime of cherished memories. They actually attended high school together but it wasn't until after graduation that their paths would cross like stars again. After graduating from Adamson...

Henderson Daily News Memorials and Obituaries | We Remember (2024)

All Memorials and Obituaries (228)

References