AUTRY FUNERAL HOME

A graveside service for Patsy Jo Mims, 86, is scheduled 3 p.m., Friday, September 23, 2022 at Resthaven Cemetery in Jacksonville with Tim Jayroe officiating. Patsy was born July 17, 1936 and entered into eternal life on September 19, 2022.

A funeral service for Melva Jean (Bell) Hall, 83, is scheduled at 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville with Bro. Lester Foreman officiating. She will be laid to rest at Brushy Creek Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, and friends are cordially invited to visit with Melva's family from 4 to 6 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Mrs. Hall was born September 29, 1938, in Dickens County, Texas, to Odric Alvin and Biddie Jane (Spears) Bell, and passed away September 16, 2022, at her residence in Troup, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Michael Gordon Hall. Left to cherish Melva's memory are her...

A funeral service for Melva Jean (Bell) Hall, 83, is scheduled at 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville. She will be laid to rest at Brushy Creek Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, and friends are cordially invited to visit with Melva's family from 4 to 6 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.

A funeral service for W.R. Baggett, Jr., 79, is scheduled at 10 a.m., Monday, September 19, 2022 at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville He will be laid to rest at Henry Cemetery in Gallatin. W.R. was born on February 25, 1943, to William Sr. and Juanita Baggett and entered eternal life on September 14, 2022

Captain John Wilbur Gray Airforce, Ret., born August 6, 1938 in Anderson IN., has passed quietly in his home in Rusk, TX. on September 14, 2022 at the age of 84. He is survived by his loving wife Sandra (nee Croft), son John M Gray and his wife Amanda, daughter Wendi Nelson. He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren: Megan, Dylinn, Johnny, Jayson, Joey, Keira, and William; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Wilbur and Geneva Gray, his sister Wanda Hedge, brother Jerry Gray, and his oldest daughter Teri Brown. John spent days shy of 60 years married to his partner, best friend and love of his life. John was a loving father and grandfather, a good...

A funeral service for Ignacia Rodriguez Hernandez, 81, is scheduled 10 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2022 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Frankston. Services to be held under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Please see website for full obituary.

A graveside service for Sammy Seagroves, 79, is scheduled for 3 p.m., Friday, September 16, 2022 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Sammy passed away in Jacksonville, TX on September 11, 2022.

Billy Wayne Terry, Jr., 62, entered eternal life on September 5, 2022. He was born on November 10, 1959, to Billy Wayne Sr. and Ruth Terry. Bill retired from Texas Department of Transportation in 2017 after a 27-year career in Cherokee County. He was an active member of Cove Springs Community Church and served as a door greeter for the past few decades. Years of memories with his beloved wife, lifelong friends, and cherished family are what made his heart the happiest. You could find him on a porch in the evenings or working on a project with his grands in the afternoon because the mornings were reserved for those favorite fishing holes. Bill's favorite past time involved a fishing pole, a...

Cecil Davis Pond of Troup, Texas was born on July 10, 1934, in Concord, Texas and died peacefully in Tyler, Texas on August 30, 2022, full of years at the age of 88. Cecil was faithfully devoted to his loving wife of 66 years, Paula Jowell Pond. God richly blessed Cecil with his children Jana Pond, Alan Pond and wife Lolly; grandchildren Margaret Pond Laden and husband Collin; Daniel Pond and wife Ashley; three great-granddaughters Emersyn and Adelaide Laden and Hannah Pond; foster daughter Mary Carroll Benson and granddaughter Caroline Benson; his brother Chester Pond and wife Rhonda; brother-in-law Odis Marsh as well as numerous nieces, nephews and beloved friends. Cecil is preceded in...

A graveside service for Virginia Nell (Bogle) Montgomery, 87, is scheduled at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Meador Cemetery in Jacksonville. Virginia was born September 6, 1934 and entered into eternal life on August 27, 2022.

Jimmy L. Willis, 73, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Hospice of East Texas after a long battle with cancer. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Friendship Baptist Church in Jacksonville. Visitation will begin on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.

A funeral service for Roland Clifton Adams, of Jacksonville, is scheduled at 1 pm Monday, August 22, 2022 at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Rev. Steve Edwards and Dr. Mike Miller will officiate. He will be laid to rest at 4 pm at Lovelady Evergreen Cemetery in Lovelady, Texas. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to service.

A Memorial Service for Lola M. Leadbetter, 88, is scheduled 11 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Port Lavaca, Texas. Lola was born September 23, 1933 and entered into eternal life on August 16, 2022. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Port Lavaca, where she enjoyed worshiping the Lord. She served on the Family Life Center building committee. Lola was also active in coordinating senior citizen activities, including bus trips to Branson, Missouri. Lola belonged to Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional society for women educators. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She taught for 29 years in the Calhoun...

A Memorial Service for Lola M. Leadbetter, 88, is scheduled 11 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Port Lavaca, Texas. Lola was born September 23, 1933 and entered into eternal life on August 16, 2022. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Port Lavaca, where she enjoyed worshiping the Lord. She served on the Family Life Center building committee. Lola was also active in coordinating senior citizen activities, including bus trips to Branson, Missouri. Lola belonged to Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional society for women educators. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She taught for 29 years in the Calhoun...

Dr. Carl Gene Hamil, 81, was born March 27, 1941 and entered into eternal life on August 16, 2022. Dr. Hamil worked passionately as a dentist for over 54 years. During his time, he participated in A Doctor with a Heart, that helped those in need of dental work; as well as mission work in McAllen, Texas and at an orphanage in Mexico. He was a member of Point Church of Christ. While living and worshiping in Marshall, Texas he taught and served as a deacon, and he was involved in Children's Bible Hour as a puppeteer. Dr. Hamil was a member of Lions Club and served on several boards and committees in each town he lived in. He was a soccer coach and instrumental in establishing a soccer...

Dr. Carl Gene Hamil, 81, was born March 27, 1941 and entered into eternal life on August 16, 2022. Dr. Hamil worked passionately as a dentist for over 54 years. During his time, he participated in A Doctor with a Heart, that helped those in need of dental work; as well as mission work in McAllen, Texas and at an orphanage in Mexico. He was a member of Point Church of Christ. While living and worshiping in Marshall, Texas he taught and served as a deacon, and he was involved in Children's Bible Hour as a puppeteer. Dr. Hamil was a member of Lions Club and served on several boards and committees in each town he lived in. He was a soccer coach and instrumental in establishing a soccer...

Dr. Carl Gene Hamil, 81, was born March 27, 1941 and entered into eternal life on August 16, 2022. Dr. Hamil worked passionately as a dentist for over 54 years. During his time, he participated in A Doctor with a Heart, that helped those in need of dental work; as well as mission work in McAllen, Texas and at an orphanage in Mexico. He was a member of Point Church of Christ. While living and worshiping in Marshall, Texas he taught and served as a deacon, and he was involved in Children's Bible Hour as a puppeteer. Dr. Hamil was a member of Lions Club and served on several boards and committees in each town he lived in. He was a soccer coach and instrumental in establishing a soccer...

Darrel Glen Garmon of Jacksonville passed away peacefully August 14, 2022. He went to be with his Lord and Saviour at the age of 72. Darrel is predeceased by his parents, Paul Garmon and Katherine Pickle Garmon; sister, Joyce Garner; and brothers, Butch and Toby Garmon. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Leone Garmon; daughter, Carissa Lovett; son, Daniel Garmon; stepson, Michael (Ellen)Young and stepdaughter, Fallon Watson; also survived by grandchildren, Mary, Makayla, Madison and Mason, Tiana, Jayden, Lexie, Trinity, Jonathan Jr., and Christian; great-grandchildren, Stetson, Antonio III and Promyse; and special friends, Mary Beth and Mark Scallon and Abigail Gaspari;...

A graveside service for Johnny Luce, 74, is scheduled 11 a.m. Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Jarratt Cemetery in Jacksonville. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.

A graveside service for Lucille "Ms. E." Edwards, 83, was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Corine Cemetery with Bro. Larry Smith and Bro. Dale Patterson officiating.

A funeral service for Diann (Newman) Dyess, 59, is scheduled at 10 a.m., Friday, August 12, 2022 at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville. She will be laid to rest at Providence Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Thursday, August 11, 2022 from 6 to 8 o'clock in the evening. Diann passed away in Tyler, Texas on August 8, 2022.