All Obituaries

John William Duke, 72, of Bogata, Texas, passed away September 28, 2023, in Clarksville, Texas. He was born on July 1, 1951, to Fred and Jean (Miller) Duke in Chicago, Illinois. John worked for the Wheeling Postal Service in Illinois for eleven years. He also was self-employed as a roofer. He is survived by his wife, Maryann; son, Raymond (Amber) Duke of Chicago, Illinois; daughter, Sheryl Duke of Chicago, Illinois; brother, Jimmy(Maryann) Duke of Wisconsin; four grandchildren,...

Willie Dee Brown III affectionately known as Bill passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Texarkana, Texas. He was born on March 24, 1975, to Willie Dee Brown II and Pamela Jean (Lowery) Brown. Bill is survived by his children, William Thomas Brown of Graham, Texas, Alexandria Brown of Nash, Texas; brothers, Kelly Brown of Tyler, Texas, Jimmy Brown, and John Suel both of Bogata Texas; sisters, Chrisie Brown of Colorado, Mary Brown of Paris, Texas, and Melissa Brown of Arkansas.  He...

Beloved mother, grandmother and schoolteacher, Mary Margaret Vaughan of Bogata passed away peacefully Saturday July 29, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Cuthand, Texas on January 30, 1935, the only child of William “Clifford” and Laura (Croom) Barnard. Mary married Avret Lynn Vaughan on April 15, 1958, in west Texas after eloping. Mary was a member of the First Methodist Church of Bogata and later attended Bogata Missionary Baptist Church with her...

Sam Porter Wright, 92, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at his home in Blossom, Texas. A time of visitation with the family will take place on Thursday, July 27, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, at Wood-Haggard Funeral Home in Deport, Texas. There will be no service at this time. Sam was born to Obe Wright and Gladys Lindsey Wright in Red River County, Texas on August 29, 1930. Sam served in the United States Army before going into work for Westinghouse, and then Uarco for thirty-seven...

John Wiley “Johnny” Hudson, was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, July 20, 2023. He was born August 1, 1947, to Henry and Mary Hudson. He was a life long resident of Bogata, Texas where he never met a stranger, greeted all with a smile and a how are you.  Johnny attended Bogata School where he graduated in 1965. He served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970. He was an avid lifetime member of the Bogata Rodeo Association.  Johnny was a member...

Aaron Nichols was called to his heavenly home on July 3, 2023. He was born on June 26, 1939 in Lamar County to James and Sudy Mae Nichols. Upon graduating from Deport High School, he served in the United States Army from 1959-1962. While stationed in Germany, he met his future wife, Heide. They were married on April 29, 1963. The couple lived and started their family in Dallas, Texas. In 1976 the family moved to Mount Vernon, Texas where they still reside. Aaron worked as a business owner...

There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains. It is with great sorrow and sadness we announce the passing of our kind, brave, caring and unimaginably beautiful mother, grandmother, sister and friend Robbie Christine Ward Born December 26, 1943 in Deport, Texas to Opal Haskell and Bessie Hunt Haskell.  Robbie passed peacefully in her home in Wills Point, Texas on June 14, 2023. She was 79 years of age. Robbie's...

Jo Williams passed away peacefully at Focused Care in Clarksville, Texas at the age of 88. She was born on October 19, 1934, to John Thomas Speir and Rosa Parker Speir in Bogata, Texas. Jo attended New Beginnings Church in Bogata, Texas. She enjoyed quilting, crafting, and family get-togethers. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Aubrey Jack Williams; and sons, Ricky, Billy, and Jimmy Williams. She is survived by her sons, Eddie, and wife, Lou Williams of Quinlin, Texas, and...

Funeral Services for Johnny Humphrey, 78 of Irving, Texas, will be held on Sunday, June 11, at 2:00 PM in the Wood-Haggard Funeral Home Chapel. A time of visitation will be one hour before the service. Mr. Humphrey, a welder by profession, was born on July 26, 1944, to the union of John Wesley Humphrey and Sarah Jane Holder, and passed from this life on June 6, 2023, in Irving. Among his loves were wood working, fishing, his Coors, and piddling in his shop. He is preceded in...

Linda Diann Horn of Saltillo, Texas passed away Thursday June 1, 2023, in Plano, Texas.  She was born in Deport, Texas on November 1st, 1949, the daughter of Hubert Harley and Mary Belle (Cavendar) Horn. Linda attended the Saltillo Baptist Church and was a retired registered nurse, having worked for ETMC for over thirty years.  She loved to travel and spend time with her family. Left to cherish her memory are her three children, Freddy and Gloria Booker of Clarksville, Texas,...