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Timothy Shawn Bostic 1980 Born 06-16-1962 Died 09-05-2003 Age 41 Services for Timothy Shawn Bostic, 41, of Montalba will be held 1 p.m. Monday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Bewley and Bro. Rod Skelton officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Springs Cemetery in Montalba. Timmy was born Aug. 16, 1962 in Palestine. God called him home on Friday, September 5th after a battle with cancer. Timmy graduated from Palestine High School in 1980. He chose to further his education at Henderson County Junior College and the University of Texas at Tyler, graduating in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science with a major in Industrial Technology. Timmy was a member of Montalba Baptist Church. He was a captain at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Coffield Unit, having just completed his 19th year of service. Timmy enjoyed hunting, fishing, skiing and watching Kyle race cars. He left a legacy of wonderful advice, encouragement and a dimpled smile to those who were blessed by knowing him. Timmy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Floyd and Della Bostic and Vura Mae and Erwin Galloway. He is survived by his wife, Susan; and son, Kyle of Montalba; parents, Helen Dunnahoe of Montalba and Harold and Debra Bostic of Montalba; sisters, Tana Tunstall of Palestine and Sherry Tubbs of Montalba; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Pallbearers will be his nephews, Christopher Rawson, Jason Boyd, Brian Tubbs, Cody Tunstall, Nicholas Tubbs and Cannon Tunstall. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Warren, Billy Ted Cannon, Eddie Baker and Gene Arnold. Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bailey & Foster, Palestine. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Riverfront Youth Group at Norwood Heights Baptist Church, 2214 Texas 155 North, Palestine, 75803; or the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, 77210-4486.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 09-07-2003 | |
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Randall Clark Woody 1980 Born 03-20-1962 Died 05-26-2007 Age 45 Graveside services for Randy Woody, 45, of Palestine will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Brushy Creek Cemetery with Dr. Jack Shoultz and the Rev. Larry Krohn officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine. Mr. Woody died Saturday at his home. He was born March 20, 1962 in Palestine to Homer Woody and Sue Tillman Woody. Mr. Woody worked in the oil field. He was a member of the Brushy Creek United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Woody and Tillman. Mr. Woody is survived by his parents, Homer and Sue Woody of Palestine; daughter, Erika of The Woodlands; son, Thomas of College Station; and a special friend, Alan Nicholas. Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine. Family request memorials be made to the charity of your choice.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-29-2007 | |
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John David Boykin Jr 1981 Born 07-30-1963 Died 12-14-2006 Age 43 A memorial service for John David 'Jody' Boykin, Jr. will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Reagan Park. Mr. Boykin died Thursday at his home in Palestine. He was born July 30, 1963 in Palestine to Johnny Boykin and Kathleen Boykin. Mr. Boykin is survived by his parents; special friend, Celia McRuiz of Tyler; a son, Luke Boykin of Elkhart; daughters, Crystal Boykin of Tyler and Jessica Boykin of Brownwood; and sisters, Angela Schoppe of Sante Fe, N.M., Jennifer McRea of Palestine and Suzanne Jackson of Palestine. Cards and flowers should be sent to 712 S. Sycamore St., Palestine, Tx., 75801. For more information, please call 903-723-3908.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-16-2006 | |
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Kimberly Jean Britain Talbitzer 1981 Born 07-10-1963 Died 08-18-2006 Age 43 A Family Memorial Service was held for Kimberly Jean (Britain) Talbitzer, 43, of Fremont, Nebraska, Friday, August 18th, at Creighton University Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Mrs. Talbitzer died August 18, 2006 following a brief illness. The Reverends Rodney Furnish and Craig Harris conducted the service. She was born in Bell County, Texas, on July 10, 1963. Daughter Britain Holland attended, along with sisters Tammy George of Denton, Jodi Harris and Shirley Furnish of Palestine; nieces and nephew Lauren Watts, David and Savannah Harris, and Abbi and Maggie Furnish. Also attending were Randy and AnnaLisa Holland of Jonesville, Michigan; and Beau Miller and Josh Olenack of the Dallas area. Kim is preceded in death by her mother, Betty Britain. She is survived by her husband, Jack Talbitzer, daughter, Britain Holland, and son Jesse Talbitzer. She was a 1981 graduate of Palestine High School.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 08-27-2006 | |
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Jimmie Leon Cummings Jr 1981 Born 05-23-1963 Died 11-28-1993 Age 30 Services for Jimmie Leon Cummings, Jr., 30, of Palestine, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church with Joseph Reed officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home. He was born May 23, 1963, in Palestine, to Jimmie L. Cummings, Sr. and Imogene Payne Cummings. He attended Lincoln and Sam Houston elementary schools. He graduated from Palestine High School in 1981 and from East Texas State University in 1986. He was employed by the Windham School District at the Coffield Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Institutional Division. He was a member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church where he served as a choir member and as a junior usher. He is survived by his parents, of Palestine; and his grandmother, Lula Davis, of Palestine.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 11-29-1993 | |
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Jeffrey Kevin Warrington 1981 Born 02-19-1963 Died 08-03-2006 Age 43 Memorial services for Jeffrey Kevin Warrington, 43, of Galveston, fand ormerly of Palestine, are scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday at Bailey & Foster Chapel with Craig Harris officiating. Eulogy will be read by Stuart Whitaker. Jeff Warrington died August 3, 2006 from injuries sustained in a work-related incident. He was born February 19, 1963 in Palestine to Jack and Fay Warrington. Jeff graduated from Palestine High School in 1981. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by a son, Harlin George of Elkhart; sister, Jackie Witter and husband Chris of Seabrook; brothers, Allen Warrington and wife Joyce of Tyler and James Warrington and wife Cathy of Palestine; nieces, Audrey Bass, Nicki Miller, Kristi Warrington, Jamy Warrington and Kelly Williams Fougerousse; nephews, Jason Warrington, Nick Witter and Ben Witter; and three great-nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 08-05-2006 | |
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Keith Eric Kimbrough 1982 Born 05-19-1964 Died 03-05-1991 Age 26 
Services for Keith Kimbrough, 26, of Palestine, will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Ted Rydelek officiating. Burial will be in Land of Memory Cemetery under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Mr. Kimbrough died Tuesday in a Nacogdoches hospital. He was born May 19, 1964, in New Orleans, to Gene and Elva Keller Kimbrough. Mr. Kimbrough was a sophomore forestry major at Stephen F. Austin State University. He graduated from Palestine High School in 1982, where he was active in football and baseball. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and of the Sylvan Club at SFA. Mr. Kimbrough was preceded in death in 1976 by a half-brother, Kent Kimbrough. He is survived by his parents of Palestine; and a brother, Jerry Kimbrough of Denton. Pallbearers will be Robert Burris, Randy Wood, Kenneth Dickson, Billy Nash, Brett Carroll, Sam Woody, Glenn Commander, John Blythe and Lee Roy Mathis. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 03-07-1991 | |
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Jerry Pharis 1982 Born 08-20-1964 Died 05-14-2003 Age 38 Services for Jerry Pharis, 38, of Palestine, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Herrington/Land of Memory Chapel with the Rev. Ricky and Terry Smith and family officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. Mr. Pharis died Wednesday in Hospice Home Place in Tyler after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 20, 1964 in Palestine to the Rev. Johnny Pharis and Velma Crutcher Pharis. Mr. Pharis was a Christian and had lived in Palestine all his life. He was a graduate of Palestine High School. He had worked 18 years as a driller in the oil field industry. He is survived by his wife, Felicia Annette Pharis; twins, Dustin Neal Pharis and Hattie LaShell Pharis; parents; sisters, Pam Taylor, Elizabeth Harris and Cindy Callaway; and grandmother, Thelma Crutcher, all of Palestine. Pallbearers will be Kenny Callaway, Brandon Harris, Greg Taylor, David Crutcher, Ricky Farmer, Bryan Mersiovsky, Kenny Lyons and Kelly Moore. Honorary pallbearers will be Chad Holmes, Richard Hand and Billy Morton. Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-16-2003 | |
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Jefferson Kimbrell Todd 1982 Born 05-28-1964 Died 10-24-1996 Age 32 
Services for Jeff Todd, 32, of Houston, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Philip's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Mike Glenn officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Park under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Mr. Todd died Thursday in Houston. He was born in Palestine on May 28, 1964, to Peffer Tillman "Pete" and Lorine Kimbrell Todd. Mr. Todd was a 1982 graduate of Palestine High School and received his BBA degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. He married Lana George on Jan. 6, 1990. He was a member of St. Philip's Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by his father on May 30, 1995. He is survived by his wife, Lana George Todd of Houston; his mother, of Palestine; a sister, Mrs. Bob (Lana) White of Palestine; and brothers , Peffer Tillman Todd III and Judge James E. Todd, both of Palestine. Pallbearers will be Frank George Jr., Richard Totah, Paul Woodard Jr., Jerry Nowlin, Judge Bascom Bentley, Rob Anderson, Bill Brown Jr., and Dr. William Elfarr. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Ronnie Elkouri, Jason Elfarr, Jeffrey George, Randall LaBaume, Patrick Conboy and Larry Cooper.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 10-26-1996 | |
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Catherine Bynum Woolverton 1982 Born 03-18-1964 Died 07-14-1989 Age 25 
Services for Catherine Bynum Woolverton, 25, of Palestine, will be at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home with Dr. Jack Gray and Melvin Whitaker officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Park. Miss Woolverton died Friday morning at her home. She was born in Palestine on March 18, 1964, a daughter of N.C. Woolverton Jr. and the late Janyce Bynum Woolverton. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association. She worked as a secretary for her father. She is survived by her father, N.C. Woolverton Jr.; grandmothers, Mrs. N.C. Woolverton Sr. and Mrs. Weldon Bynum, both of Palestine; aunts, Ms. Martha Woolverton of Palestine and Mrs. Joyce Stuart of Houston; and brother, N.C. Woolverton III of Houston.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 07-15-1989 | |
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Nelda Jayne Davis Cavazos 1983 Born 05-07-1965 Died 05-23-2005 Age 40 Services for Nelda Jayne Davis Cavazos, 40, of Houston and formerly of Palestine, will be held 1 p.m. Friday in the Bailey & Foster Chapel with the Rev. Mark Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Chambers Cemetery. Mrs. Cavazos died Monday in a Houston hospital. She was born May 7, 1965 in Abilene to Norman Ray Davis and Bettie Sue Rogers Davis. Mrs. Cavazos was a member of the Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston. She graduated from Palestine High School in 1983. She had been employed as a receptionist at Jones Road Animal Hospital in Houston. Mrs. Cavazos was preceded in death by her mother Bettie Sue Davis in 1998. She is survived by her husband, Val Cavazos of Houston; father, Norman Ray Davis of Bullard; sister, Lora Davis of Palestine; and a brother, Steven Davis of Dallas. Pallbearers will be Mario Maldonado, Neal French, Todd Hollingsworth, Ralph A. Ochoa, Ralph Jason Ochoa and Christopher George. Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-26-2005 | |
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Michele Yvonne Gage 1983 Born 02-26-1965 Died 10-05-2007 Age 42 A graveside service for Michele Y. Gage, 42, of Salt Lake City, formerly of Palestine, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 13 at Rock Church Cemetery in the Blackfoot community near Palestine with the Rev. Paul Thomasson of the First United Methodist Church of Carthage officiating. Michele passed away on Friday, October 5, 2007 in the West Valley City community of Salt Lake City. She was born on February 26, 1965 in Palestine, Texas to Ray and Dorothy Marie Thornton Gage. Michele grew up in Palestine and graduated from Palestine High School. She worked as a service representative for Direct TV in the Salt Lake City area. She had just recently moved to Salt Lake City from Nacogdoches. She enjoyed animals, especially her kitties. Michele was preceded in death by her father. Michele is survived by her mother, Marie Gage of Carthage; two brothers, Frankie Gage of Argentina and Michael Sean Gage and wife Gena of Nacogdoches; one sister, Linda Herod and husband Jack Jr. of the Long Branch community near Carthage; one niece, Theresa Gage of Austin; and two nephews, Jackson Herod and Dirk Gage both of Nacogdoches. If desired, memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 250, Dallas, Texas 75244. Services are under the direction of Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home in Carthage. A Guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 10-11-2007 | |
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Melinda Jane Lovelady Avey 1983 Born 04-08-1965 Died 04-08-2007 Age 42 Melinda Jane Avey, 42, of Dallas passed away April 8, 2007 in Plano, Texas. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Cooper Funeral Home of Athens. Private graveside services are scheduled for a later date at the Liberty Cemetery in Anderson County. Melinda was born April 8, 1965 in Dallas, Texas to her parents Choice and Martha Lovelady. She lived her early life in east Texas and graduated from Palestine High School in 1983. She lived most of her adult life in Dallas. Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, James and Wanda Lovelady; sisters and brother-in-law, Carrol Magee of Dallas, Wanda Lynn Shirey of Tucson, Ariz., Tamera Joy and Mark Morman of Palestine; and several nieces and nephews.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 04-12-2007 | |
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Gloria Edwards Rimes 1984 Born 10-29-1965 Died 04-24-1994 Age 28 Services for Darrell Rimes and his wife, Gloria Edwards Rimes, and their children, Stetson and Christopher Rimes, all of Palestine, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Crockett Road Church of Christ with Norvie Cottingham officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home. The family died Sunday in an automobile accident. Darrell Rimes, 27, was born in Dallas on July 27, 1966, to A.J. and Ola M. Rimes. He was a graduate of Palestine High School and had been employed by Wal-Mart Distribution Center for 6 1/2 years. He was a member of Sand Flat Baptist Church. Gloria Edwards Rimes, 28, was born in Palestine on Oct. 29, 1965, to Labe and Ida B. Williams Edwards. She was a graduate of Palestine High School, and had been employed by Taco Bell for five years. She was a member of Salt Works Road Church of Christ. Stetson Rimes, 7, was born in Palestine on May 26, 1986. He was a student at Rusk Elementary School. Christopher Rimes, 5, was born in Palestine on July 19, 1988. He was a student at Rusk Elementary School. Mr. Rimes is survived by his mother, of Palestine; his father, of Dallas; sister, Velincia Barnett; and brother, Eric Rimes. Mrs. Rimes is survived by her mother, of Palestine; sisters, Bobby Smith, Violet Smith, Annie Calhoun, Linda Moaning and Gail Daughtery, all of Palestine; brothers, LaCharles Edwards, William Edwards, Thomas Edwards, Samuel Edwards, Paul Edwards and Labe Edwards Jr., all of Palestine; and her grandmother, Laura Williams of Houston. The children are survived by their grandmothers, grandafather, aunts and uncles. The Rimes family is accepting condolence calls at 1500 N. Queen St. The Edwards family is accepting condolences at 200 Victory St.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 04-28-1994 | |
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Darrell Rimes 1984 Born 07-27-1966 Died 04-24-1994 Age 27 Services for Darrell Rimes and his wife, Gloria Edwards Rimes, and their children, Stetson and Christopher Rimes, all of Palestine, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Crockett Road Church of Christ with Norvie Cottingham officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home. The family died Sunday in an automobile accident. Darrell Rimes, 27, was born in Dallas on July 27, 1966, to A.J. and Ola M. Rimes. He was a graduate of Palestine High School and had been employed by Wal-Mart Distribution Center for 6 1/2 years. He was a member of Sand Flat Baptist Church. Gloria Edwards Rimes, 28, was born in Palestine on Oct. 29, 1965, to Labe and Ida B. Williams Edwards. She was a graduate of Palestine High School, and had been employed by Taco Bell for five years. She was a member of Salt Works Road Church of Christ. Stetson Rimes, 7, was born in Palestine on May 26, 1986. He was a student at Rusk Elementary School. Christopher Rimes, 5, was born in Palestine on July 19, 1988. He was a student at Rusk Elementary School. Mr. Rimes is survived by his mother, of Palestine; his father, of Dallas; sister, Velincia Barnett; and brother, Eric Rimes. Mrs. Rimes is survived by her mother, of Palestine; sisters, Bobby Smith, Violet Smith, Annie Calhoun, Linda Moaning and Gail Daughtery, all of Palestine; brothers, LaCharles Edwards, William Edwards, Thomas Edwards, Samuel Edwards, Paul Edwards and Labe Edwards Jr., all of Palestine; and her grandmother, Laura Williams of Houston. The children are survived by their grandmothers, grandafather, aunts and uncles. The Rimes family is accepting condolence calls at 1500 N. Queen St. The Edwards family is accepting condolences at 200 Victory St.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 04-28-1994 | |
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Rodney Johnson 1985 Born 03-25-1968 Died 10-11-1983 Age 15 Funeral services for Rodney Johnson, 15, of Route 2, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church with the Revs. Lynn Parker, Roger Marsh, Darwin Scott, Farrell Russell and Irvin Anthony officiating. Burial will be Tool Cemetery in Tool under the direction of Hassell & Foster Funeral Home. Rodney died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday in a Dallas hospital after an illness. He was born March 25, 1968, in Athens, a son of Bo Johnson and Jane Winston Brumley. He was a sophomore at Palestine High School and a member of First Baptist Church and Young Life. Survivors include his parents, Bo Johnson of Trinidad and Jane and Joel Brumley of Palestine; grandmothers, Mrs. Marcelle Winston and Mrs. Grady Johnson, both of Trinidad, and Mrs. Lorena Brumley of Palestine; a sister, Angie Slate of Palestine, a stepbrother, Joe Brumley of Whitehouse, and two stepsisters, Teresa Mirksy of Tyler and Diana Foster of Lufkin. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Hematology Clinic, Children's Medical Center in Dallas. Pallbearers will be Shane Morrison, Kirk Brumley, Craig Webb, Ricky Webb, Dean Cole, Tony Pinson, Randy Wages, T.D. Williams, Steven Loth, Gerald Kothman, Kevin Dodson, Paul Rohne, Glenn Guy and Paul Griffey. All students of Palestine High School have been designated honorary pallbearers.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 10-12-1983 | |
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Kenneth Mark Miles 1985 Born 06-09-1967 Died 02-09-1997 Age 29 Services for Kenny Miles, 29, of Palestine, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Rock Church Cemetery with the Rev. David Darst officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Mr. Miles died Sunday, February 9, 1997, at Trinity Valley Medical Center. He was born in Palestine on June 9, 1967, and was a salesman in the oil and gas industry. He graduated from Palestine High School in 1985. He is survived by his mother, Sue Miles; his father and stepmother, Bruce and Bonita Miles; grandmother, Audrey Schitoskey; brother, Renny Miles; stepsisters, Gayle DeFore, and Ann Moseley; and stepbrother, Guy Wilkes, all of Palestine; and stepbrother, Don Wilkes of Hearne.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 02-10-1997 | |
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Jay Cameron Richardson 1987 Born 06-03-1969 Died 07-10-1994 Age 25 
Services for Jay "J.J." Richardson, 25, of Rusk, and formerly of Palestine, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home with the Revs. Jeff Richardson and Barbara Richardson officiating. Burial will be at Roselawn Park. Mr. Richardson died Sunday. He was born in Palestine on June 3, 1969. He graduated from Palestine High School in 1987, and was a student at the University of Texas at Tyler. He is survived by his wife Tina Richardson of Rusk; his mother, Patricia Jeffcoat of Rusk; his father, Jerry Richardson of Palestine; son, Tarin Jacob Richardson of Rusk; grandmothers, Ruth Ford of Rusk and Erma Richardson of Palestine; brothers, John Clay Richardson of Palestine, and Jerry Chris Richardson of Jacksonville and Justin Jeffcoat of Rusk; stepsister, Kristi Timmons of Oakwood; and a stepbrother, Jason Starr of Palestine. Pallbearers will be Brad Andrews, Mitchell Herbrough, Matt Herbrough, Bart Norton, Marlon Cooper, Dave McCrary, Lee McCrary, Matt Branton and Al King. Condolence calls will be received from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 07-11-1997 | |
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Brent Wyman Gouras 1988 Born 12-07-1969 Died 02-21-1990 Age 20 Services for Brent Wyman Gouras, 20, of Palestine, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Philip's Episcopal Church with the Revs. David Price and E.E. Blankenship officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Park under the direction of Herrington Land of Memory. Mr. Gouras died Wednesday at his home. He was born December 7, 1969, in Houston, a son of Nicky D. and Sharon Smith Gouras. He had lived in Palestine for 12 years and was a 1988 graduate of Palestine High School, where he lettered in basketball. He was a member of St. Philip's Episcopal Church and a student at Trinity Valley Community College. He is survived by his parents of Palestine; a brother, Christopher Gouras of Palestine; and grandmother, Mrs. Vernon Smith of Palestine. Condolence calls will be received from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Michael Totah, Grant Skrepnek, Shawn Smith, Michael Wallace, Glenn Young and Stan Wages.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 02-23-1990 | |
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Delana Jolayne Grumbles 1988 Born 06-01-1970 Died 09-17-1989 Age 19 Services for Delana Jolayne Grumbles, 19, of Tyler, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home with the Revs. Lynn Parker and Wayne Rhodes officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Miss Grumbles, a resident at the Steeplechase Apartments in Tyler, died Sunday after injuries sustained in a car accident near Marshall. She was born June 1, 1970, in Palestine, a daughter of Joe L. and Lalayne Barber Grumbles. A lifelong resident of Palestine, she had recently moved to Tyler, where she was a sophomore at Tyler Junior College. She was employed at the Potpourri House in Tyler. Her father, Joe L. Grumbles, preceded her in death on Sept. 18, 1988. She is survived by her mother, Lalayne Barber of Palestine; a brother, Dwayne Grumbles of Palestine; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe P. Grumbles and Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Long, all of Palestine; great-grandmothers, Effie Grumbles of Palestine and Elizabeth Barber of Fairfield. Condolences will be received from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Brian Parker, Matt Absher, Hugh Kilman, Trace Dean, Marvin Harman Jr. and Billy Hamby.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 09-18-1989 | |
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Gregory Lynn Thompson 1988 Born 00-00-1970 Died 07-16-2005 Age 35 Services for Gregory Lynn Thompson age 35 of Pleasantview, Tenn. and formerly of Elkhart will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Bailey & Foster Chapel. Burial will follow at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster, Palestine. Mr. Thompson was on return from a safari in Africa when he passed away. He was fulfilling a life long dream to hunt big game animals in Tanzania. He was a native of Elkhart and was a 1988 graduate of Palestine High School. Mr. Thompson was a resident of Pleasantview, Tenn. where he had been since 1998. Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by a son Eric Lance Thompson. He is survived by his wife Terri Lynn Thompson of Pleasantview; sons Jacob Ryan Thompson and Will Samuel Thompson of Greenbriar, Tenn., stepsons Louis Iliades and Jacob Calvin Brewer of Pleasantview; father Wade Thompson Jr. of Huffman; mother and stepfather Carolyn and Kevin Brinkman of LaPorte; brother Rodney Thompson of Huffman; grandmother Mrs. Ruby McCann of Palestine; grandparents Wade and Dorothy Thompson of Elkhart; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other family and friends. Pallbearers will be Scott Shaver, Mark Carnes, Marc Hooper, Mike Burris, Morris Whiteside, and Matt Hays. Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 9 p.m. today and Friday at the funeral home.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 07-21-2005 | |
| Class of 1989 | |
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Virginia Louise Bagley 1989 Born 05-19-1971 Died 10-23-1994 Age 23 Services for Virginia Louise Bagley, 23, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. Eugene C. Murphy officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Davis Funeral Home. Miss Bagley died Sunday at Trinity Valley Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was born in Palestine on May 19, 1971, to Richard and Louise Lacy Bagley. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and a 1989 graduate of Palestine High School. She was preceded in death by her father. Miss Bagley is survived by her mother; and brother, Henry R. Bagley Sr. A wake will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 10-27-1994 | |
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David Daniel Hollingsworth 1989 Born 11-16-1971 Died 09-10-2003 Age 31 Graveside services for David Daniel Hollingsworth, 31, of Gilchrist will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Rock Church Cemetery in Blackfoot. Mr. Hollingsworth died Wednesday in Gilchrist. He was born November 16, 1971 to R.D. (Dan) Hollingsworth and Vanita Hollingsworth. Mr. Hollingsworth graduated from Palestine High School and before moving to Gilchrist he worked for Industrial Garment Company and Murray Corporation. At the time of his death he owned D & R Construction in Gilchrist. He is preceded in death by his father Dan Hollingsworth. Mr. Hollingsworth is survived by his wife Machelle of Gilchrist, daughters Danielle, Destiny and Amanda Hollingsworth of Gilchrist; son David Hollingsworth Jr., of Gilchrist; mother Vanita Archer and step-father James D. Archer; step-sister Jessica Archer; step-brother Andrew Archer; sister Danita Cookston and husband Scott; nieces Ashley and Amber and nephews Travis, Trevor and Tracy. Visitation and viewing will begin at 11 a.m. to noon Monday at the funeral home.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 09-14-2003 | |
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Scott Alan Weeks 1989 Born 09-02-1970 Died 09-08-2000 Age 30 
Services for Jeanna Pearl Carroll Weeks, 29, her children Jacob Cole Miller, 5 and Alicia Ann Miller, 11 and Scott Alan Weeks, 30, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Southside Baptist Church with Revs. Jeff Cover and W. W. "Doug" Blanton officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Park under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. All four members of the family died Friday night from injuries received in an automobile accident about one mile east of Palestine on U.S. 84. Jeanna graduated in 1989 from Westwood High School. She had also attended Palestine HIgh School. She was employed as a real estate agent for Century 21 and had enrolled this semester at the University of Texas at Tyler. Jeanna was very active at the local YMCA, where she was an aerobics instructor and coached 4 - 7 year old "Rangers" youth baseball team to a successful season. She was regarded as an accomplished dancer and excelled in water sports. Jeanna was a newlywed having married Scott on April 28, 2000 at First Presbyterian Church where the family attended. Alicia acted as flower girl and Jacob was ring bearer. Jeanna is survived by her parents, Janice Bedre Seagler, & Billy Wayne Carroll, both of Palestine; grandparents, Pearl & Ed Bedre, and Sally Carroll, all of Palestine; sisters, Janna Kay Lumley of Austin & Jennifer Lynn Thatcher of Palestine; brother, Kelly Ray Carroll of Palestine; stepsister Kim Cadle of Florida; and stepbrother, Timothy Armstrong of Palestine. Alicia was a 5th grade student at Westwood Elementary School, where she was active in the 4-H club and a member of a horse judging team. She played trombone in the school band and was an avid water skier. Jacob attended Pat Jolly's kindergarten class at Westwood Primary School. A high spirited youngster, he enjoyed playing baseball, soccer and especially loved to fish. In addition to the above mentioned survivors, Alicia and Jacob are survived by their father, Kelley Miller of Montalba; and grandparents Annette and Melvin Miller of Palestine. Scott Weeks graduated in 1989 from Palestine High School, where he played on the soccer team. He also enjoyed water sports, plus hunting, fishing and riding four wheelers. Scott was employed as a salesman of medical equipment. He is survived by his parents, Linda and Robert Riley of Palestine and Clair Weeks of Baton Rouge, LA; grandfather, George A. Rice, Sr. of Palestine; sister, Korie Ann Stegall of Tyler, and one nephew. Pallbearers will be Eddie Ray Bedre, Harry Earl Bedre, Barry Russell Bedre, Kelly Ray Carroll, Hollis Thatcher, Scott Lumley, Kimberly Ann Cadle, Chad Morrow, Bubba Bedre, Richard Farris, Michael Anderson, Roger Carroll, Dean Darr, Robert Scalapino, Jon S. Brown, Chad Rampy, Gregg Garner, Rand Henderson, Ronnie Stegall, John Paul Riley, Justin Killion, Phil Fletcher, and Michael D. Foster. Family members will receive visitors from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home in Palestine. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions made to your favorite charities.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 09-09-2000 | |
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David Bruce Barber 1991 Born 03-03-1973 Died 10-17-1996 Age 23 Services for David Bruce Barber, 23, of Tyler, will be held privately for family members at Herrington/Land of Memory. His body will be cremated. Mr. Barber died Thursday in a car accident in Tyler. He was born on March 3, 1973, in Austin, to Bruce and Brenda Wilson Barber. He graduated from Palestine High School in 1991 and lived in Palestine most of his life. Mr. Barber was an Eagle Scout and a member of First United Methodist Church. He was employed in the oilfield industry He is survived by his parents, of Palestine; sister, Casey Barber of Tyler; and grandparents, George and Virginia Barber Jr. and Fletcher and Margie Wilson, all of Jacksonville. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or East Texas Area Council Boy Scouts, 1331 E. Fifth St., Tyler, 75701
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 10-18-1996 | |
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Robert Wayne Coates 1991 Born 01-02-1973 Died 04-05-2006 Age 23 Graveside services for Robert Wayne (Bert) Coates, 33, of Palestine will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Chapel of the Air at Land of Memory Cemetery under the direction of Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home. Mr. Coates died Wednesday in Palestine from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born January 2, 1973, in Metairie, La. to John Robert and Wanda Gail Knight Coates. He had lived in Palestine since 1988 and was a 1991 graduate of Palestine High School. He worked several years at TDCJ Michael Unit and was currently working in the oil field. He was a Baptist, loving son and wonderful father. Mr. Coates was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Allen Coates; grandmother, April Page Knight; and grandfather, Ted John Coates. He is survived by his mother, Wanda Coates Lair and husband David Lair of Palestine; father, John Coates and wife Phyllis of Quitman; daughter Elizabeth Anne Coates and her mother Annette Goodman, both of Palestine; brother, Daniel Coates and wife Tammy of Guatemala; sister Candis Lively and husband John of Palestine; grandparents, Milton and Wanda Knight of Edinburg and Margaret Coates of Quitman; and several nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Stanley Knight, Spike Gonzales, Travis Gonzales, John Lively, Major Knight, Jim Nash, Cliff Statham and John Boyd. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 04-09-2006 | |
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Sonya Latrice Dudley 1991 Born 11-01-1972 Died 12-21-2003 Age 31 Services for Sonya Latrice Dudley, 31, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at South Union Missionary Baptist Church with the Revs. Tommy Lumpkin, Preston Brown, Marvin Hollie, W.T. Arthur, Dennis Smith and Henry Ashford officiating. Burial will be in the Dudley Family Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home. Miss Dudley died Sunday, December 21, 2003 in Tyler. She was born November 1, 1972, in Palestine to Shelley and Brenda Ealy Dudley. Miss Dudley graduated from Palestine High School in 1991. She became a licensed vocational nurse and earned an associate degree as a registered nurse from Trinity Valley Community College. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, F.L. Dudley and Aaron O. Early Sr. Miss Dudley is survived by daughters, Brittany Nicole Dudley, Adrianna Denise Turner and Brianna Delois Dudley; her parents, Shelley and Brenda Dudley, grandmothers, Eula Mae Dudley and Uberta Ealy; brothers, Shedrick Dudley and Shelley Dudley, Jr.; sister, Sheree (Robert III) Neal and their children, Robert Neal IV and Kailah Neal; and a host of other relatives and friends. A wake will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-26-2003 | |
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Brent Wellington Orr 1991 Born 09-12-1972 Died 12-19-2006 Age 34 Services for Brent Wellington Orr, 34, of Palestine, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Evangelistic Temple with Rev. Rick Dees and Dr. Barry Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Land of Memory Cemetery under the direction of Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home. Mr. Orr died Tuesday at Palestine Regional Medical Center. He was born September 12, 1972 in Pasadena, Texas to Jim and Retta Orr. He had lived in Palestine most of his life and was a Baptist. Brent graduated from Palestine High School in 1991 where he played football and soccer. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University and worked in the petroleum industry. Brent was preceded in death by grandparents, Homer M. Miller, Verna D. 'Mamaw' Miller, Roy J. Orr and Margaret Reese. Survivors include his wife, Cathy Orr; son, Caleb Ryan Orr, and daughter, Allyson Paige Orr; parents, Jim and Retta Orr, all of Palestine; brother, Chad Orr of Bullard; two sisters, Tanya Wiggins and husband D’Wayne of Houston and Seanelle Dice and husband Guy of Tomball; parents-in-law, Ronnie and Wanda Britton; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Roger Britton and Sandy Britton Avants, all of Palestine; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Hugh Lam, Guy Dice, Christopher Wiggins, Micah Wiggins, Andrew Britton and Cody Dice. Honorary pallbearers will be D’Wayne Wiggins, Chad Orr, Steven Espinoza, Bradley Orr, Jeremy Avants and Michael Herrington. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of D’Wayne Wiggins.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-23-2006 | |
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Adam Bishop 1992 Born 11-14-1973 Died 01-02-2002 Age 28 Services for Adam Bishop, 28, of Palestine, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Palestine with the Revs. Rick Dees ad Jay Abernathy officiating. Burial will be at Land of Memory Cemetery uder the direction of Herrington/Land of Memory. Mr. Bishop died Wednesday, January 2, 2002, in an automobile accident in northern Anderson County. He was born November 14, 1973, in Houston. He was a 1992 graduate of Palestine High School and lived in Palestine most of his life. He was a Christian and attended First Baptist Church of Palestine. He was employed by Energy Transport Co. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John N. Bishop. Mr. Bishop is survived by his parents, Lee and Wanda Bishop of Palestine; brother, Lee Bishop Jr. of Palestine; grandparents, Lloyd and Elsie Grasty and Rilla Bishop, all of Montalba. Pallbearers will be Jason Starr, Doug Mullican, Matthew Herbrough, Eddy Hutchinson, Jason Pryor, and Tony Collins. Honorary pallbearers will be Max Davis and Dan Gold. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 801 N. Sycamore, Palestine, Texas, 75801. Source: Palestine Herald-Press 01-04-2002 | |
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Brady Dale Brownlow 1993 Born 09-03-1974 Died 10-24-1998 Age 24 Services for Brady Dale Brownlow, 24 of Longview and formerly of Palestine, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Palestine with Dr. Richard Waters and the Rev. Lynn Parker officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Athens under the direction of Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home, Athens. Mr. Brownlow died Saturday in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. He was born September 3, 1974 in Jacksonville, Texas. Mr. Brownlow was a 1993 graduate of Palestine High School where he was selected Senior Student of the Month. He played football at Palestine High School and also participated in Future Farmers of America and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He had worked as a snubbing technician the past two years for Cudd Pressure Control. Mr. Brownlow is survived by his father and stepmother, Ronnie and Theresa Brownlow of Chandler; mother and stepfather, Donna and Bob Farmer of Marble Falls; brothers, Casey Brownlow of Houston and Ben Brownlow of Montalba; sister, Laura Brownlow of Houston; and grandparents, J. W. and Laura Brownlow of Athens and Nannie Drake of Malakoff. Pallbearers will be Larry Maynard, Eric Nichols, Kevin Brevard, Jaime Gonzales, Robert Gonzales and Paul Harris. Honorary pallbearers will be 1993 graduates of Palestine High School. The family will receive friends between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of usual remembrances, the family requests memorials be made to Trinity Valley Community College, Ranch Management Scholarship Fund, 500 S. Prairieville, Athens, Texas 75751. Source: Palestine Herald-Press 10-29-1998 | |
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Jeremy Chad Currie 1994 Born 05-25-1976 Died 03-18-2004 Age 27 Jeremy Chad Currie, 27, of Palestine died Thursday at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. A private graveside service will be held at Dabbs Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home. Mr. Currie was born May 25, 1976 in Palestine. He had lived in Palestine all his life. He attended Palestine High School and was a Christian. He was an accomplished drummer and played in several bands. He had been a mechanic at Jim's Suzuki for seven years and for H&W Honda for one year. Mr. Currie was preceded in death by a sister, Katie Currie; and brothers, Brad Currie and Richard Currie Jr. He is survived by his father, Bill Wesson and mother, Darla Currie of Palestine; adoptive grandparents, Richard and Darlene Currie of Palestine; two sons, Austin and Alex Currie of California; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 03-19-2004 | |
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Christie Leavette Edwards Alston 1994 Born 01-06-1975 Died 09-16-2004 Age 29 Christie Leavette Edwards Alston, born on January 6, 1975, in Palestine, Texas, to LaCharles and Dorothy Edwards, entered into eternal rest on September 16, 2004 She graduated from Palestine High School in 1994, attended the University of Houston and graduated from Prairie View A&M University in 1998 with a B.S. degree in biology. Christie also attended Mary Hardin Baylor University and the University of Texas at Tyler while working on her Master's degree. She was a member of the Eastern Star - Esther Chapter 102, and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. She was employed with the State of Texas, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Christie was baptized at an early age in Palestine at South Union Baptist Church. She was a member of Antioch Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church and a former member of Union Missionary Baptist Church. Services will be held at noon Friday, September 24, 2004 at South Union Missionary Baptist Church, 807 Dorrance Street with the Rev. T.L. Dillworth officiating. In addition to her parents, Christie leaves to cherish her memories, loving husband Christopher L. Alston; two sons, Christopher Winfield and Caleb Alston; two daughters, Christie Leavette Alston and Brianna Alston; one brother, Carlos Edwards; grandparents, Ida B. Edwards and Marie Overton; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many loving friends.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 09-24-2004 | |
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John Cole McDonald 1994 Born 09-08-1975 Died 07-28-2009 Age 33 Memorial services for John Cole McDonald, 33, of Palestine will be at 11 a.m. Friday at First Christian Church with the Rev. Dan Bubach officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, Palestine. Mr. McDonald very unexpectedly passed away Tuesday in a Tyler hospital. He was born September 8, 1975 in Lubbock to John Ballard and Linda Cole McDonald. Mr. McDonald graduated from Palestine High School in 1994, and received a Bachelor’s Degree from Stephen F. Austin. He was employed with Ted Walters & Assoc. as a Petroleum Landman. He was a member and deacon of First Christian Church. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Jerry B. Cole, John B. McDonald and Dorothy C. McDonald. Mr. McDonald is survived by his wife, Jenny Todd McDonald of Palestine; parents, John and Linda McDonald of Palestine; grandmother, Barbara Cole of Palestine; daughter Kelly McDonald of Palestine; son, Jeff McDonald of Palestine; sister, Sarah McDonald Kniffen of Longview; brother, Matthew McDonald of Conroe; uncles, Raleigh McDonald and Jerry Cole; aunt Daryl McDonald Sorrells; and numerous cousins and family members. Honorary pallbearers will be Matthew McDonald, Justin Kniffen, Jerry Nowlin, Charles Gurganus, William Bentley, Matthew Bentley, Eric Messersmith, Matt Gullett, Ronnie Elliott, Ted Walters and Jason Sorrells. Condolence calls will be received at the conclusion of the service at the church. Those wishing to make donations may be made to the charity of choice. To view online, leave condolences or sign Guestbook www.baileyandfosterfuneralhome.com
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 07-29-2009 | |
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Scott David McKinney 1994 Born 03-16-1976 Died 05-21-2005 Age 29 Services for Scott David McKinney, 29, of Palestine will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Bailey & Foster Chapel with the Rev. Danny Watkins officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Mr. McKinney died Saturday in Fairfield. He was born March 16, 1976 in Palestine to David McKinney and Betty Gibson McKinney Ray Mr. McKinney attended the Elkhart Church of Christ. At the time of his death, he was an X-rayer of pipelines with H&H Xray Company. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, R.L. McKinney, in 1996. Mr. McKinney is survived by his mother, Betty Ray and stepfather Roger Ray of Palestine; father, David McKinney of Elkhart; maternal grandparents, Buck and June Gibson of Slocum; paternal grandparent, Jean McKinney of Elkhart; stepsisters, Miranda Ray of Palestine, Gina McDugle of Conroe and Penny Watkins of Slocum; brother, Justin McKinney of Elkhart; stepbrothers, John Watkins of Norfolk, Va., Daniel Watkins of Palestine, Cody Ray of Palestine and Dean McDugle of Conroe. Pallbearers will be Riley Moore, Jerry Moore, Daniel Watkins, Michael Anderson, Chris Carter, Greg Gammons and Kevin Henderson. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Hamilton, Paul Wallace, Charles Starr, Brian Anderson and Rickey Gibson. Condolence calls will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-23-2005 | |
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Jan-Paul Snikkers Murphy 1994 Born 04-13-1976 Died 12-03-1994 Age 18 Services for Jan-Paul Snikkers Murphy, 18, of Palestine, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Jacksonville. Mr. Murphy died Saturday in an automobile accident in Cherokee County. He was born April 13, 1976, in New York, N.Y., and was a freshman at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens. He was a Protestant. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Murphy, of Palestine; half brother, Thomas B. Murphy of Atlanta, Ga.; sister, Emily E. Murphy of Palestine; half-sister, Sharon M. Murphy of San Francisco; and grandmother Jocoba C. Snikkers, of Schagen, Holland. Memorials may be made to Palestine Public Library.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 12-08-1994 | |
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Patrick Tate Dyess 1995 Born 06-23-1974 Died 09-15-2003 Age 29 Patrick Tate "Cannon" Dyess, 29, died at Brenham State School. He was born June 23, 1974 in Houston to Pat Cannon Dyess and Dean Dyess. Mr. Dyess moved to Palestine in 1980. He attended Palestine schools and graduated in 1995. He was a member of Christ Community Church. He enjoyed Special Olympics and summer camp. His hobbies were movies and music. He loved to talk, laugh and dance. More important than his achievements was his unconditional love for his family. In return he was dearly loved by family and friends. Mr. Dyess moved to Brenham State School in May, 2003. He was employed at Blue Bell Creameries. Patrick was an excellent worker and loved his job. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Pat and Jim Cannon, and Bill and Avis Dyess, uncle, Jack Cannon. Mr. Dyess is survived by his mother, Pat Cannon; father, Dean Dyess of Buffalo; brother, Darrell Cannon; sister-in-law, Jodi "Eady" Cannon; nieces, Kayla, Kara, Katelyn and Kortney Cannon and Danielle McClinton of Oakwood; and loving niece, Ember Gentry of Gatesville. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Christ Community Church with the Rev. Robert Roper officiating. Donations may be made in Patrick's name to Brenham State School, 2001 Texas 365, Brenham, Texas 77833.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 09-16-2003 | |
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William Bonner Ingram 1995 Born 02-17-1977 Died 05-15-1997 Age 20 Services for William Ingram, 20, of Palestine, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Glenn, Jodi Johnson and Judge Bascom Bentley officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Park under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Mr. Ingram died Thursday, May 15, 1997 at Trinity Valley Medical Center following an automobile accident. He was born in Palestine on February 17, 1977. Mr. Ingram was a member of the Hooter's Golf Tour. He had attended Navarro County Junior College and McLennan Community College. He was a Baptist. He is survived by his father, Billy Ingram of Palestine; mother, Peggy Hardgrave Ingram of Palestine; grandmothers, Helen Hardgrave and Chesteen Ingram, both of Palestine; and great-grandmother, Eva Mae Ferrell of Palestine. Pallbearers will be Aaron Hickman, Mike Douthit, Jeremy Dickens, Adrian Mitchell, Ben Broyles, Matthew Goggins, Marshall Kenderdine and Jon Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Dressell, Jeff Walker, Stephen Cooksey, Brandon Jayroe, Scott Tyson and Wes Killion. Condolence calls will be received from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the William Ingram Golf Scholarship Fund, c/o East Texas National Bank in Palestine.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 05-16-1997 | |
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Scott Putnam 1997 Born 10-17-1978 Died 02-01-2006 Age 27 Services for Scott Putnam, 27, of Palestine will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Bailey & Foster Chapel with Dr. Barry Roberts officiating. Graveside services will follow at 3 p.m. in Forest Park Cemetery at Greenville. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Mr. Putnam died Wednesday in a local hospital. He was born October 17, 1978, in Greenville to Jackie Putnam and Karen Winengar. Mr. Putnam graduated from Palestine High School in 1997. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Billy Joe Winengar. He is survived by his mother, Karen McLeod of Texarkana; father, Jackie Putnam and wife Terri of Palestine; grandparents, Jackie and Lola Putnam of Palestine; grandmother, Mamie Jo Winengar of Greenville; sister, Ashley Welling of Tyler; brother, Robert Putnam of Greenville; aunt and uncle, Denise and Terry Bradshaw; and cousins, Erin Brooks and Andria Zabransky. Condolence calls will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 823, Palestine, Texas 75803.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 02-03-2006 | |
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James Michael Bishop 1999 Born 04-11-1981 Died 07-09-2001 Age 20 Services for James "Jim" Michael Bishop, 20, of Palestine, will be at 10 A.M. Wednesday at Bailey & Foster Chapel with Dr. Tom Rousseau officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Park. Mr. Bishop died Monday, July 9, 2001. He was born April 11, 1981 in Houston to James Michael Bishop Sr. and Mary Jo Watkins Henderson. Mr. Bishop was a rancher and a member of First Christian Church. He graduated from Palestine High School in 1999, where he was a member of the FFA. He also was a member of Harmony-Broyles Chapel 4-H. He is survived by his parents, Mike and Janis Bishop of Palestine and Mary Jo and Ronnie Henderson of McKinney; grandparents, Jim and Laura Sue Bishop of Slocum, Duane and Fern Smith of Palestine, Roy Pack and Joan Watkins of Denson Springs and Perry and Virginia Henderson of Princeton; great-grandmother, Leila Crutcher of Palestine; sisters, Grace Ann Gilbert of Dallas, Rachel Gilbert of Palestine and Jamie Henderson of McKinney; and brothers, Joe Bishop and Jess Bishop, both of Palestine. Pallbearers will be Mark Wolf, Adam Wolf, Billy Donn Holcomb, Kirk Gilbert, Scott Pesson, Chad Commander, Andy Reed and Cody Farris. Condolence calls will be received from 7 to 8 P.M. today at the funeral home.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 07-10-2001 | |
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Rachel Dawn Curry Hickman 2001 Born 12-29-1982 Died 04-03-2006 Age 23 Funeral services for Rachel Dawn Hickman, 23, of Palestine will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of the Cooper Funeral Home of Athens with Brian Adair officiating. Burial will follow at the New York Cemetery. Ms. Hickman died Monday in Palestine. Rachel Hickman was born December 29, 1982 in Palestine, Texas. She lived her entire life in Palestine and was a member of the Palestine High School Class of 2001. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her son, Bradon Hickman of Palestine; daughter, Mycala Hickman of Palestine; mother, Sabra Curry of Millington, Tenn.; father and step-mother, Joe Don and Marsha Curry of Benton, La.; paternal grandparents, Don and Addie Jo Curry of LaRue; maternal grandparents, M.R. and Jan Douthit of Palestine; brothers, Aaron Nicholson of Palestine, David Giles Jr. and wife Monnie of Palestine; sister and brother-in-law, Glenda and Billy Wier of Shreveport; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be Bill Perry, Wally Bishop, Kolby Henderson, Lance Ivins, Doug Lietzau and Bo Rhyne. The Cooper Funeral Home visitation hours are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The family will receive condolences from 6 to 8 p.m. today.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 04-06-2006 | |
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Michael Dewayne Gentry 2002 Born 03-20-1984 Died 04-24-2003 Age 19 Services for Michael Dewayne Gentry, 19, Palestine, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at Court Drive Church Of Christ with the Rev.Robley Soileau officating. Burial will be in Land of Memory Cemetery under direction of Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home. Mr.Gentry died April 24 in a Palestine hospital. He was born March 20, 1984 in Palestine and was a lifelong resident. He was a 2002 graduate of Palestine High School where he was active in football, baseball, track and powerlifting. He attended Trinty Chruch and Court Drive Chruch of Christ. He was employed with Wal-Mart Warehouse 6005. and was preceded in death by great-grandparents Fred and Inez Campbell and Fernie Perkins. Surviours include his father Mike Gentry, Palestine; mother and stepfather,Tracie and JamieSwindoll; Palestine. fiancee ,Sarah Jones Palestine; brothers Mitchell Gentry, and Ian Swindoll both of Palestine; sisters,Taylor Gentry and Ivy Swindoll, both of Palestine; grandparents, David and Shirley Braun, Jim Perkins, Linda and Bob Jones, Jennel Galland, Lynn Gentry, all of Palestine. Kenneth and Nancy Gentry, Spring. and Peggy Gage, Paris. great-grandmothers, Lois Perkins, and Virgina Braun, both of Palestine. aunts, uncles, and cousins. Pallbears will be Tim Hart, Jacob Richardson, Wes Atkins, Cody Ray, Trey Lanier, B.A. Sanchez, and Michael Anderson. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Funeral Home.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 04-26-2003 | |
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Alex Steven Henley 2003 Born 12-11-1984 Died 06-20-2004 Age 19 Services for Alex Steven Henley, 19, of Palestine will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Bailey & Foster Chapel. Burial will follow in Land of Memory Cemetery under the direction of Bailey & Foster. Mr. Henley died Sunday in Victoria, along with his stepsister Sammie Smith, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born December 11, 1984 in Palestine to Daniel Lee Henley and Sandra Berryhill McBride. Mr. Henley was employed with Welborn Technology as a valve tech. He is survived by his parents, Sandra Berryhill McBride of Palestine and Daniel and Shelia Hoelscher Henley of Victoria; grandparents, Jake and Linda Allen of Palestine, Roy Henley of Houston, and George and Joy Murphy of Palestine; great-grandparents, Virginia Fox and Viola Allen, both of Palestine; sister, Dennica Henley of Palestine; and brother, Lane McBride of Palestine; stepsister, Dana Dupnik of Bandera; and stepbrother, Greg Smith of Victoria. Pallbearers will be Rick Smith, David Allen, Steve Berryhill, Jeremy Stone, Adam Nations and Lance Parker. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Berryhill and Douglas McNeill. Condolence calls will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 06-23-2004 | |
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Born 05-14-1986 Died 01-27-2004 Age 17 Memorial services for Rebecca Paige Hill, 17, of Palestine will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Bailey & Foster Chapel with the Rev. Dale Patterson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster. Miss Hill died Tuesday night. She was born May 14, 1986 in Navasota to Mark Steven Hill and Robbin Elaine Merriman Odom. Miss Hill was a senior at Palestine High School. She was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her brother, Josh Hill. Miss Hill is survived by her parents, Robbin and Randy Odom of Palestine, and Mark and Lisa Hill of The Woodlands; grandparents, Mary Merriman of Buffalo, Kathy and Jimmy Odom of Palestine, and Margie Hill of The Woodlands; sister, Lindsey Bradshaw of The Woodlands; brothers, Austin Daughtery and Jake Odom both of Palestine. Condolence calls will be received Friday after the memorial service.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 01-29-2004 | |
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Justin William Riddle 2004 Born 08-25-1986 Died 04-03-2006 Age 19 Services for Justin William Riddle, 19, of Palestine will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Dogwood Hills Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Hilliard Funeral Home of Van. Mr. Riddle died Monday. Justin passed away at the age of 19 on April 3, 2006 in Tyler. He graduated from Palestine High School in 2004 and was a lifelong resident of Palestine. Justin was preceded in death by his uncle, John Bice; great-grandmother, Ruth Honeycutt; and grandfather, Harold Riddle. Survivors include his parents, Joseph and Madyln Riddle; three brothers, Joseph, Johnathan and Jeremy Riddle, all of Palestine; and many other relatives and friends. If desired, memorials may be made to the Justin Riddle Memorial Fund, First Convenience Bank, Wal-Mart Branch in Palestine.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 04-08-2006 | |
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Raymund Valdez 2004 Born 03-22-1985 Died 12-31-2004 Age 19 Services for Raymund Valdez, 19, of Palestine, will be 10 AM, Saturday (1-8-05) at Evangelistic Temple with the Rev. Danny Rodriguez officiating. Raymund joined the Lord on Friday, December 31, 2004 He was born March 22, 1985 to Roselio and Sally Valdez in Manila, Philippines. Raymund's body will be cremated. He was a member of Palestine Church and employed at Palestine Regional Medical Center in the Dietary Department. He graduated from Palestine High School in 2004 and was a scholar student at Trinity Valley Community College. He was a delight to the Filipino community and regarded as most courteous and polite. He was very sweet and loving. He will surely be missed by everyone. He is survived by his parents; sister, Rochelle; uncles; aunts; cousins and great-cousins from California and the Philippines; and a lot of friends around the area. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, January 7, 2005 at McCoy Funeral Home in Palestine. The Raymund Valdez Memorial Account has been set up at Hibernia National Bank to help the family with funeral expenses. Donations may be given at the bank, located at 519 N. Sycamore Street or mailed to Hibernia National Bank, Memorial Account, P.O. Box 318, Palestine, Texas 75802.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 01-02-2005 | |
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Ana Maria Zamora 2004 Born 02-20-1985 Died 02-25-2006 Age 21 Services for Ana Maria Zamora, 21, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Carlos Rangel officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home. Miss Zamora died Saturday at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. A rosary was held Tuesday night at McCoy Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today with a wake beginning at 7 p.m.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 02-28-2006 | |
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Victoria Sharell Patterson 2006 Born 09-29-1987 Died 10-08-2005 Age 18 Services are pending at a local funeral home for an 18-year-old Palestine High School student killed in a single-vehicle accident Saturday night on East Palestine Avenue. Victoria Patterson, 18, of Palestine was killed shortly before 9:45 p.m. Saturday as a result of injuries sustained in an accident occurring near the intersection of North Conway Street and East Palestine Avenue, according to local police. Police say Patterson was traveling eastbound in the 800 block of East Palestine Avenue in a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee when she traveled into oncoming traffic and then overcorrected causing her to lose control of the vehicle. Patterson's vehicle traveled up an embankment and then struck a tree, ultimately landing on its roof on a rock wall, according to a Palestine police accident report. The lone passenger in the vehicle - 22-year-old Ashia Kaind of Palestine - reported to police that Patterson had a seizure, causing her to initially travel into the lane of oncoming traffic, according to the report. Patterson was not wearing a seat belt, the report indicated. Kaind, who was wearing a seat belt according to police, sustained injuries of unknown nature and extent. Palestine police officer James Lewis investigated the accident. Services for Patterson, who was a senior at Palestine High School, are pending at McCoy Funeral Home in Palestine.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 10-11-2005 | |
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Joshua Randall Webb 2006 Born 06-02-1988 Died 09-18-2004 Age 16 Joshua Randall Webb went to join his Father in Heaven, September 18, 2004. He was born June 2, 1988 in Palestine. He leaves behind his parents, Stephen and Sandra Webb; sister, Katherine "Katy" Hart; brother, Nathaniel "Nathan" Webb; and grandmother, Virginia Fox all of Palestine; grandparents Billy and Shirley Carmichael and great-grandfather Raymond Carmichael of Buffalo; grandparents, Louis and Cynthia Webb of Houston; and various aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was a member of the Believers in Christ Church. In his 16 years, he participated in YMCA baseball, the Anderson County Soccer Association, and was a member of the Palestine Wildcat Band, the Palestine Youth and Government Program, and the Palestine Wildcat Varsity Soccer Team. He was employed by the KYYK 98.3 radio station. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004 at the First Baptist Church of Palestine with his uncle, Harold G. Fox officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster, Palestine. Pallbearers will be Stephen Webb and his cousins, Steve Covington, Douglas McNeill, Lee Fox, Ricky Smith, Kevin Burns, Benjamin Covington and Joe Fox. Honorary pallbearers will be Hiarm Fox, Jason Jones, Kelly Richmond, members of the Palestine High School Wildcat Soccer team; members of Coach King's U-19 team, and members of the U-19 Indoor Soccer Pollos Loco team. Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bailey & Foster, Palestine. "An angel on loan, he has returned home. We shall miss him."
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 09-21-2004 | |
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Johnathan Kimbrough 2007 Born 09-26-1988 Died 11-06-2005 Age 17 
Services for Johnathan Kimbrough, 17, of Palestine, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Greater Brown Spring Baptist Church with the Rev. Henry Ashford officiating. Burial will follow at Lawrence Cemetery in Palestine. Mr. Kimbrough died Sunday at Palestine Regional Medical Center. A wake will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Emanuel Funeral Home in the Gen. George Brown Memorial Chapel.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 11-10-2005 | |
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John Todd Stephens 2008 Born 10-04-1988 Died 10-21-2007 Age 19 
Memorial services for John Todd Stephens, 19, Palestine, are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home chapel, Palestine. John died Sunday, October 21, 2007, in Palestine from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born October 4, 1988, in Bullhead City, Ariz., to Joe White and Anna M. Stephens. He had lived in Palestine for three years, coming from Martins Mill near Canton. He was a senior at Palestine High School where he was involved in welding class and loved to play basketball and lift weights. Survivors include his mother, Anna Stephens of Palestine; brothers, Donald Stephens and wife Heather of Palestine; niece, Hannah Stephens of Palestine; brother, Ken Stephens of Palestine; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins of California. Honorary pallbearers will be Donald Stephens, Keith Stephens, Heather Stephens, Tim Lewis, Hector Ortega and Meredith Lableu. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home, Palestine.
Memorials may be made in memory of John to Palestine High School.
Source: Palestine Herald-Press 10-24-2007 | |
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