Funeral services for Louise Dabbs, was held at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Autry Funeral Home in Frankston. Dr. Nathan McBride and Pastor Chuck Bratz officiated. Visitation began at 2 p.m. She was laid to rest at Dabbs in Frankston, Texas. Mrs. Louise Dabbs passed away on May 6, 2021

A funeral service for Louise Dabbs, of Frankston, is scheduled at 3:00, Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Autry Funeral Home in Frankston. Dr. Nathan McBride and Pastor Chuck Bratz will officiate. Visitation will begin one hour before. She will be laid to rest at Dabbs in Frankston, Texas. Louise passed away on May 6, 2021. She was born in Groveton, Texas on April 4, 1938. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Methodist Church in Pert, Texas. Louise was a world traveler with her Girl Scout troop visiting Europe before her senior year in high school. She was a counselor at Palestine I.S.D. and a teacher at Manor I.S.D. She graduated with her Master's in Education from S.W. Texas University while teaching...

At James' Request there will only be a graveside service at 11 a.m. Friday, May 7, 2021 at Duncan Cemetery in Henderson. Services are under the direction Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Viewing will begin on Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 4 p.m.to 8 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Our Brother & Uncle, James (J.T.) Ward entered into eternal rest on May 5, 2021 in his home town of Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.T. Ward of Itasca, TX; Elizabeth Ward of Jacksonville, TX; and his brother Larry Ward of Jacksonville, TX. He is survived by his sister, Shirley Bryce of Houston; nephews Patrick Bryce & wife Kenia and Nelson Bryce & wife Han of Houston;...

Nan Stephens, 87, of Jacksonville, passed away on April 30, 2021. She was the oldest daughter of Harley and Winnie (Murchison) Keith. Nannie Faye was born on October 30, 1933 in Iola, Texas. She graduated with her Master's in Education from Stephen F. Austin University. She taught at New Summerfield and Jacksonville schools and a coastal town school as well. She was a very creative person who enjoyed quilting and the art of Scherenschnitt. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Hugh Stephens. Nan is survived by her sister, Mary Keith Wilder and husband Jack of North Carolina; nieces, Pamela Wilder Joslin and Patti Wilder Royce; great niece, Pamela Kelley Caviness;...

Linda Elaine Ray, born in Jacksonville on January 7, 1947 to C.W. "Buddy" and Lela Bernice (Harris) Ray, entered eternal life April 29, 2021. She was 74 years old. Due to the ongoing pandemic, a graveside service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Monday, May 3, 2021 at Old Bullard Cemetery in Bullard. Douglas Dupree, Randy Marion, and Bruce Stripling will officiate. Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Linda received her high school diploma from Bullard High School, A.A. from Tyler Junior College, and a B.A. from Stephen F. Austin State University. She also received a Master's degree in English from the University of Texas, which was the first Master of English...

A funeral service for Mary Rosser, 89, is scheduled at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville. Bro. Robert Simpson will officiate. Visitation will begin on Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.

A funeral service for Helen Ruth Silmon, of Jacksonville, Texas is scheduled at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Kingdom Christian Center in Jacksonville. Ceola Curley and Rev. Derry Hinton will officiate. She will be laid to rest at Blackjack Cemetery in Troup, Texas. Visitation will begin on Friday, April 16, 2021 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Ms. Silmon passed away on April 9, 2021 in Houston. She was born in Troup, Texas on September 13, 1941 to Bishop and Verneda (Goree) Tillman. She was a member of Sweet Union Baptist Church. Over the years Ms. Silmon enjoyed playing piano for numerous churches throughout East Texas, most recently New Community...

A funeral service for Carolyn McCarty, of Dialville, is scheduled at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville. Bro. Clifford Taylor will officiate.Carolyn McCarty passed away on April 5, 2021. Visitation will begin on Monday, April 12, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.

Charles Howard Haley, Sr., 92, passed away March 21, 2021. A visitation will be from 12PM-2PM, Friday, March 26th, at First Baptist Church of Alto, 235 E. San Antonio St., Alto, TX. Funeral service will immediately follow. Burial will be at Still Waters Memorial Garden, Jacksonville, TX. Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.

Raymond Dewayne Harvey, was born November 19, 1997 and entered eternal life on March 18, 2021. He was 23 years old. A funeral service is scheduled at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Autry Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksonville. Pastors Robin Parsons, John Valentine, and Paul Gates will officiate. Raymond will be laid to rest at the Monk Family Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Monday, March 22, 2021 and friends are cordially invited to visit with the Harvey family from 3 to 7 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Raymond was baptized at the Gallatin Missionary Baptist church, and currently attended the First Apostolic Church in Dialville. Raymond loved to hunt, fish, and be...

William "Bill" Hanna Sr. was born in Athens, TX Nov. 9, 1948. He entered eternal life March 16, 2021 in Bossier City, LA. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Poynor Community Cem. Services under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Frankston.

Douglas E. Billingsley of Tyler was born March 11, 1962 and entered eternal life on March 15, 2021. He was 59 years old. A graveside service is scheduled at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Meador Cemetery in Jacksonville. Blayke Holsome will officiate. A visitation will begin at 9 a.m. He was preceded in death by parents, Edward and Nancy (Shaw) Billingsley; pop, Carl Shaw; and brothers, Tubby Edwards and J.R. Billingsley. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mona Billingsley of Tyler; adopted sons, James and Junior Sullivan of Atoka, TN; and siblings, Kathy Billingsley of Greenville, TX, Winnie Billingsley of Flint, Jerrie Sue Bailey and husband Robert of Amarillo, David...

Lois Ann Shinn was born September 30, 1943 and passed away peacefully March 13, 2021. Although her family and friends were not ready for her untimely passing, they rejoice in her reunion with Jesus, her Lord and Savior. Lois Ann was born in Grand Saline, Texas to Ava Thompson and Lt. Elwyn Shinn, US Army Air Corp. Her father was killed in World War II, and Lois Ann was raised by her mother and later husband Jarvis Roberson. Lois Ann's parents were schoolteachers and they lived in Grand Saline, Mineola and eventually Jacksonville, Texas, where she spent her formative years. Her love of music started early in grade school, and she was granted a piano scholarship to the University of...

Bubba Billingsley was born March 8, 1951 and entered eternal life on March 13, 2021. He was 70 years old. A graveside service is scheduled at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Frankston City Cemetery. Bro. George Folmar will officiate. Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home. Bubba was a Christian man; he was a cattle buyer and he also drove a truck for a living. He was preceded in death by his parents Granville Marsh "Red" and Jean (Westbrook) Billingsley, grandparents, aunts, and uncles. He is survived by his dog, Molly B; his siblings are Marsha Billingsley, Joel Kent Billingsley and wife Cameron and Clay Billingsley; niece, Caroline Billingsley; and his aunt...

James Sawyer was born October 31, 1946 and entered eternal life on March 12, 2021. He was 74 years old. A graveside service is scheduled at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Jarratt Cemetery under the direction of Autry Funeral Home. For full obituary please refer to Autry Funeral Home website autryfuneralhome.com

Kay Margaret (Reynolds) Gouger was born June 17, 1935 and entered eternal life on March 9, 2021. She was 85 years old. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Frankston. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon at First Baptist Church, Frankston. She will be laid to rest at Frankston City Cemetery.

Barbara (Crow) Williamson was born February 27, 1939 and entered eternal life on March 9, 2021. She was 82 years old. A memorial service is scheduled at 1 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2021 at Autry Funeral Home, Frankston. Michael Paul Slayton and Blake Dover will officiate. Barbara loved traveling and dancing. She enjoyed decorating her home and was a fantastic hostess. She adored her family and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.D. Crow and Nellie (Hall) Crow and brother, J.D. Crow Jr. Barbara is survived by her husband of 45 years, Clifford Williamson of Frankston; daughters, Ginger Featherston and husband Ricky of Ben Wheeler and Lisa Merritt of...

Wanda Lusk was born August 18, 1928 and entered eternal life on March 4, 2021. She was 92 years old. A funeral service is scheduled at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel, Jacksonville. Kevin Gentry will officiate. A visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Ms. Lusk will be laid to rest at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Maydelle.

Dona B. Elliott was born on September 14, 1923, entered eternal life on March 3, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Elliott; son, Phillip Moon; and sister, Martha. Dona is survived by her son, Paul Moon; daughter, Carol Bridges; and friends, Shelly Elder and husband Randy, and Linda Rousseau. A graveside service is scheduled at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the Autry Funeral Home Pavilion at Still Waters Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. To be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

Maureen Reagan was born November 17, 1936 and entered eternal life on February 22, 2021. She was 84 years old. A memorial service is scheduled at 2 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2021 at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Bro. Larry Haun will officiate.

Gracie M. (Stover) House was born April 4, 1926 and entered eternal life on February 21, 2021. She was 94 years old. A funeral service is scheduled at 2 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2021 at United Methodist Church in Frankston. Bro. Matt Thomas, Tim Lovelady and Jerry Beard will officiate. She will be laid to rest at Frankston City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Frankston. Visitation will begin on Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home, Frankston. Gracie was a member of the Ladies UMC/Lake Palestine Quilting Clubs, Frankston Red Hat, and Garden Clubs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Ethel (Donahue)...