All Obituaries

Gerald Lee King, age 87, passed away on September 4, 2019 in Dallas, TX. He was born August 11, 1932 in Bogata, TX. He graduated from Bogata High School in 1949. He played varsity football, basketball, & baseball. Gerald also boxed in the Golden Gloves and was a Champion in his weight division in Sulphur Springs, TX. He served in the United States Marine Corp 1949-1952, including the Korean War. He became a sergeant in the Anti-Tank Assault Squad of I Company (a rifle company), 5th...

Edith Swaim of Talco, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at 96 years of age.  She was born on November 11, 1922, in Deport, Texas the daughter of Jim and Henry Effie (Bailey) Garrett. Edith graduated from Bogata schools and then on March 4, 1948 she married Ois Swaim in Texarkana, and they moved to Talco. Edith and Ois owned and operated Swaim Grocery in Talco for many years. She attended the Talco Methodist Church, where she served as church secretary; later she moved her...

Larry Wayne Baker of Bogata, Texas passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at the age of 54.  He was born April 22, 1965 to James Robert and Peggy Joyce (Hallman) Baker. Larry was known around the Bogata area as the “Junkman” as he loved to pick up an haul scrap metal. He leaves son, James Robert Baker; his siblings, Franky Sullivan, Edward Baker both of Tupelo, Mississippi, and Marsha Hyman of Bogata, Texas; and a host of nieces and nephews. No services are scheduled for...

Lavanda Lea Merritt of Paris, Texas passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 82 years of age.  She was born to Samuel Millard and Clarice (Farrar) Blackburn on November 02, 1936 in Geronimo, Oklahoma. She was a 20-year employee of Jemasco Bark and Soil Products, a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Blossom and the Altrusa Club.  Lavanda loved cake decorating and competing with her cakes.  She decorated wedding cakes for Paris Bridal and Catering. Left to cherish her...

John Lloyd English Sr. was born January 9, 1947 in Deport Texas and slipped into the arms of Jesus June 25, 2019. John was the oldest son of Jess and Opal Davis English. On April 24, 1967 he married the love of his life Carol Williams English. John served in the US Army and was in the 82nd airborne unit serving in Fort Bragg North Carolina. John loved his country and proudly was called to serve in the Vietnam War, in which he was exposed to Agent Orange. John loved life, his...

Bobby Sam Davis of Bogata, Texas passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 67 years of age.  He was born January 3, 1952 in Paris, Texas to Sammie and Jane (Northern) Davis. He married Paula Sue Morris September 6, 1969 who survives him; also surviving are his children, son  Bobby Will and Stephane Davis of Bogata, Texas; two daughters, Cindy and Brent Woodruff of Mt. Pleasant, Texas and Sandie and William Epps of Mt. Vernon, Texas; sisters, Billie Jane and Floyd Noey, Betsy and...

Gilbert E. Wallace of Bogata, Texas passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 68 years of age.  He was born April 3, 1951 in Lawton Oklahoma to Gilbert and Grace (Galloway) Wallace. He is survived by his children, Gilbert Wallace, Richard Chandler, Chuante Chandler, Chris Fulbright, Demetrice Fulbright, Danielle Fulbright, Danielle Fulbright and Breanna Fulbright; his brothers and sisters, James Wallace, Lois Harris, Ella Batey, Betty Cantley and Johnny Lee; 15 Grandchildren as well as...

Dorothy Lewis, 93, of Longview, Texas went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at her home. She was born February 23, 1926 in Cuthand Texas to the late James Lovell and Leta Mae.

Carrol Lee Miller, 82, of Bogata, Texas, went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 30, 2019 at his home. He was born October 08, 1936 in Biardstown, Texas to the late James Hodgens Miller and Bertha May Davis Miller. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Miles Johnston, James Miller, Jr, Vester Miller; 4 sisters, Ruby Foley, Doris Smith, Orlene Hayward, Iwanda Allen. Survivers are his wife Shirley Harper Miller; sister Vera Stoddard; sister-in-law Faye Nell Miller. Funeral services will be...