All Obituaries

Frederick “Rabbit” Dean Wisinger passed away November 9, 2022, at the Pleasant Springs Health Center in Mount Pleasant, Texas. He was born April 19, 1934, in Smackover, Arkansas to John and Mary Lee (Ewing) Wisinger. He married Joyce Abernathy of Clarksville, July 1, 1960, and resided in Red River County. He began working in the family oil field in Arkansas and then Odessa Texas. He served in the army and was stationed in Korea during the Korean War.  He...

Christopher Shane Wilson of Bogata, Texas passed way Saturday, November 5, 2022.  He was born in Arlington, Texas on April 30, 1972, the son of  Teresa Tompkins.  He was affectionally known as Shane.   Shane attended schools in Arlington and upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Army, where he honorably served for 8 years.  He was currently employed by Dekoron Cable in Mount Pleasant.   Shane leaves behind to carry on his legacy a loving and...

Nelda Jean Whitaker passed away peacefully on Saturday morning.  She was born on November 16, 1956 in Ft. Worth, Texas the daughter of Luther and Betty (Brumalow) Whitaker. Nelda was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother.  Left to cherish her memory is her only son, David Whitaker of Bogata, Texas;  grandchildren, Heavenlee Wise of Paris, Texas, Kayla Whitaker of Bogata, Texas, Ashton Whitaker of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Ayden Taylor, Preston Whitaker, and...

Gleyn Louis McKeegan Sr. of Bogata, Texas passed away in the early hours of October 20, 2022.  He was born on February 1, 1930, in Kingfisher, Oklahoma to Elmer Harvey and Violet Jane (Martin) McKeegan. Gleyn honorably served his country in the United States Air Force.  He retired from Affiliated Foods where he served as a printer. Left to cherish his memory and carry on his legacy are his children, Deborah McKeegan of Bogata, Texas, Thomas Ray McKeegan of Mount Vernon, Texas,...

Jim Ed Lee of Bogata, Texas passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 81 years of age.  He was born in Red River County, Texas on June 1st, 1941, the only child of J.N. and Maudie (Buster) Lee. Jim lived in Bogata all his life, working and raising his family. He was a farmer and a truckdriver, having logged over 3 million miles without an accident.  Jim married the love of his life Sandra Tompt and to their union three children were born. Left to cherish...

On Friday, September 23, 2022, Gwennell Ladawn (Bollinger) Hood entered Heaven the way she lived her life: with courage, dignity, grace, and faith. She left this world in her beloved home encircled by her loving family. Gwen was born in Oklahoma City on April 22, 1963. From that day forward, she brought nothing but joy, love, happiness, and sunshine into our lives and the lives of all who knew her. She spent her life in ministry and service to others through music,...

Donnie Grant Strain of Bogata, Texas passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 16, 2022.  He was surrounded by his loving family.  Donnie was born on July 16, 1942, in Bogata, Texas to Donovan and Lorene Strain. Donnie retired from Contel Communications where he worked as a lineman for thirty-two years. While working for the telephone company, he spotted the love of his life, Peggy Hunter, in the cotton fields of Bogata.  They married on July 25, 1963, and to...

Dan M. Cotten passed away peacefully on August 29, 2022, in Mount Pleasant, Texas.  He was born on May 4, 1927, in Johntown, Texas to William A. and Willie Mae (Brown) Cotten. Dan married the love of his life, Mary K. Davis. To that union three children were born, Larry, Danny and Lisa.  Dan was employed by Mobil Oil where he worked fulfilling many job duties.  He attended the First United Methodist Church of Bogata. Left to cherish his memory and carry on his legacy are his...

Joseph Gordon VanDeaver of Pattonville, Texas, age 85, passed suddenly on Wednesday evening, August 10, 2022. He died doing what he loved, tending to his cattle in Fulbright, Texas nearby to his birthplace. He was born on February 28, 1937, in Lone Star, Texas. Affectionally known as “Gordon” he was one of four boys born to Thomas Manary and Thelma Alllie (Hastings) VanDeaver. Gordon was a retired USDA  inspector, 1956 Deport High School graduate,...

Steven Craig Cecil of Clarksville, Texas passed from this life into eternal rest on August 9, 2022, at the young age of 22.  He was born on August 23, 1999, in Silver City, New Mexico, the youngest child of Steve and LaDonna Cecil. Steven was known for his loving and caring heart, and his willingness to help anyone in need. He will be greatly missed. Steven was a member of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church of Clarksville where he accepted the Lord as his personal Savior. ...