All Obituaries

Jane Miller, age 88, died Thursday the 9th of February, 2023 at her home in Bogata, Texas. She was born August 23, 1934, to David “Tex” and Hazel Ramey Lee. Jane worked in quality control for Pilgrim’s Pride in Mount Pleasant, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald W. Miller; and in-laws, John and Georgie Miller. She is survived by her son, David Miller of Bogata, Texas; grandchildren, Bryan Miller (Barbara) of Harker Heights, Texas, and Trena...

Albert Anderson Whitlow Jr. of Bogata, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 79 years of age. He was born in Sevier County, Arkansas on August 12, 1943, the only child of Albert Anderson Sr. and Lillian Ruth (Clemons) Whitlow. Albert honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  He was a mechanic for the John Deere Company for 18 1/2 years. Albert is survived by children,  Joseph and Karen Whitlow of Mount Pleasant, Texas, Michaeline Whitlow...

Johnny Wayne Stansell, age 69, of Talco, passed away Friday, January 13th, at UT East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital. He was born to Gordon Darrell and Mildred Elizabeth (Brummet) Stansell. Johnny was known world wide as a game chicken breeder. He was one of the best in the business with his Gavilan Hatch and Gavilan Grey Hatch roosters. He showed under the banner of  the Gavilan Club. The roosters were his true passion in life and most every day you could find Johnny on his...

Howard Harper, Jr. of Avery, Texas passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, while enjoying his favorite pastime, flying his plane.  He was born on January 5, 1956, in Clarksville, Texas, the son of Howard Sr. and Helen (Proctor) Harper. Howard was a consultant for the oil fields.  He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother.  Left to cherish his memory and carry on his legacy are his four beautiful daughters, Lacy and her husband, Toliver Noey of Royse City, Texas,...

Isaiah John Birmingham of Bogata, Texas passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 15 years of age.  He was born on September 11, 2007, in Carrollton, Texas to Ashly D’Agostino and Mykal Birmingham. Isaiah loved to swim; water was where he felt free, and he had a personality like none other. Isaiah may not have been able to communicate through words, but his sounds were all his own. He knew what you would tell him, and like any other kids, sometimes laugh at you and do...

Kay Belle Henry of Hagansport, Texas passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, in Paris, Texas.  She was born in South West City, Missouri on November 2, 1937, to James Ethridge and Edrie Iola (Duncan) Allen. Kay met the love of her life while roller skating at Camp Crowder, Missouri. She and “Jack’ were married on April 16, 1952, in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  Jack was a Commissioned Officer in the United States Army. Being the wife of a Commissioned Officer required special...

Harold Richard Stansell, age 85, of Talco, passed away Friday, January 6th at Titus Regional Medical Center. He was born to Gordon Darrell and Mildred Elizabeth (Brummet) Stansell. Richard, also known as sweetie pie, was a ray of sunshine to all that knew him. He left a legacy that will never be forgotten, with his positive spirit, sweet words, and the heart of a child. His innocence and kindness were noticed by all. He was a song writer and a singer in his younger days. He...

Wesley Dale Merritt was born at 6:39 AM on January 2, 2023. Wesley was the treasured son of William Daniel Merritt and Jennifer Ann Kelley. Wesley is deeply loved by his mommy and daddy; his grandparents, Carol and Tim Belcher of Cuthand, Texas, Keith Kelley and Augusta Santana of Bogata, Texas; great-grandparents, Barbara Kelley of Bogata, Texas, Octavia Santana-Martinez of Mexico, and Nelda Campbell of Pecan Gap, Texas; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside service will be...

  Petra McCall of Fort Worth, Texas passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 93 years of age.  She was born on September 17, 1929 in Jaumave, Mexico, the daughter of Timoteo and Erlinda Hernandaz. Petra was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Tim McCall and wife Heidi of Godley, Texas along with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.   She is preceded in death by her parents and her...

Lillie White, of Bogata, Texas, left this earth on December 27, 2022.  She was born to Marvin and Eula Patton on October 10, 1932. Lillie lived with strength that could lift boulders, and charisma that could brighten the darkest room. Although she suffered more than her fair share of loss, she lived with laughter, love, and a fire in her soul. To those who loved her, she was much more than a mother, sister, or grandmother; she was a one-of-a-kind spitfire, full of life and will be...