Michael "Mike" David Stephens, 67, of Troup, Texas, passed away on February 21, 2021, in Tyler, Texas. He was born February 14, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, to Jake and Elece Trantham Stephens.

Michael Frank Williams, 51, of Troup, Texas, passed away on February 21, 2021, in Troup, Texas. He was born September 13, 1969, in Houston, Texas to Michael George and Mary Lou Council Fanning.

Michael Frank Williams, 51, of Troup, Texas, passed away on February 21, 2021, in Troup, Texas. He was born September 13, 1969, in Houston, Texas to Michael George and Mary Lou Council Fanning.

Funeral services for Darleen Wright will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home Chapel, Overton. Interment will be in the Overton City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, February 26, 2021, at Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Darleen Wright will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home Chapel, Overton. Interment will be in the Overton City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, February 26, 2021, at Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home.

Melvin Eugene Hunt, 77, of Troup, Texas, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2021, at his home. Melvin donated his body to The Willed Body Program of Dallas, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Cottle Funeral Home, Troup.

Geno Loro, 93, of Troup, Texas, passed away on January 23, 2021, in Troup, Texas. He was born May 24, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Antonio and Irene Lago Loro. He was a veteran of the United States Airforce. He was a commercial artist and studied for 2 years at the American Academy of Arts in Chicago, Illinois. He lived in Whitehouse and Troup since 1973. He loved his country and his family with all of his heart. He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter Victoria Loro. He is survived by his wife Nora Loro of Troup, TX; children, Jennifer Irene Loro Schmidt of Troup, TX, Geno Joseph Loro, Jr. of Ft Worth, TX, and Gina Marie Loro Parzyck and husband Walter of Spring, TX;...

Stuart was born in Mansfield, Louisiana. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 39 years, Sharon; children: Tracy & David Modlin, Adam Bird, Ginger & Alan Colston, Kyle Bird, Holly & Eric Lyddy; grandchildren: Jacob & Abigail Bird, Braden Bird, Kyle Modlin, Landry & Maddux Lyddy, Patrick, Paige, and Payton Colston; uncle, Betty & Noel Tipton; his beloved golden retriever, Simon; as well as numerous friends, colleagues, and former students. He graduated from Many High School, Many, Louisiana, in 1966. He attended Stephen F. Austin State University and Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, graduating from Northwestern with a bachelor's...

Stuart Bird, 73, of Bullard, passed away on January 21, 2021, in Tyler, Texas. No services are planned at this time.

Funeral Services for Bobby Joe Swinney will be Monday, January 18, 2021 at 2pm at Clearview Pentecostal Church in Troup. Interment will follow at the Mixon Cemetery.

Cathy Johnston Stowers, 71, of Troup, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2021, in Tyler, Texas. She was born October 31, 1949, in Bloomsdale, MO, to the late Morton Lee and Marian Edra Davis Johnston. Cathy was an Army Veteran. She loved to crochet in her earlier years. She loved her family with all her heart. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Carl Stowers, and brothers, Michael Allen Johnston, and Paul Franklin Johnston. She is survived by her son, Darrell Calvin of Arkansas City, Kansas, stepson, Kyle Stowers and wife Amanda of Arp, TX; brother, Robert Johnston of St. Genevieve, MO, sisters, Edna Johnston of St. Louis, MO, Anita Fisher of Clarksville, TN and Lois...

Cathy Johnston Stowers, 71, of Troup, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2021, in Tyler, Texas. She was born October 31, 1949, in Bloomsdale, MO, to the late Morton Lee and Marian Edra Davis Johnston.

David Lee Wright, 77, of Tyler passed away on January 9, 2021, in Tyler. He was born April 16, 1943, in Jacksonville, Texas, to the late Carl and Kathleen Horton Wright. Graveside service for Mr. Wright will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at Ebenezer Cemetery, Arp with Reverend Atwell Hankins officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home, Overton. Highly regarded in the community, David was honest, straightforward, and well-spoken. He was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler. He knew everyone in town and was an excellent negotiator who always interacted with a strong sense of kindness and integrity. David...

Paul Franklin Johnston, 61, of Troup, Texas, passed away on January 1, 2021, in Troup, Texas. He was born April 27, 1959, in Saint Louis, Missouri, to Morton Lee Johnston and Marian Edra Davis.

Pamela Sue Thompson, 68, of Troup, Texas, passed away on January 1, 2021, in Tyler, Texas. She was born July 7, 1952, in Carrolton, Texas to the late James Martin and Mary Catherine Hobart Tharp. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Friday, January 8, 2021, at Cottle Funeral Home Chapel, Troup. She was a retired registered nurse. She loved her family with all her heart. She was a member of a Methodist church. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Tommy Thompson of Troup; sister-in-law and husband, Ann and Danny Hamrick of Houston; niece and husband, Danielle and Will Coggins of Little Rock, AR. Arrangements are under the direction of Cottle...

Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Friday, January 8, 2021, at Cottle Funeral Home Chapel, Troup. She was a retired registered nurse. She loved her family with all her heart. She was a member of a Methodist church.

Frances L. Roe, 71, of Overton, Texas, passed away on December 29, 2020, in Overton, Texas. She was born January 7, 1949, in Tyler, Texas to the late Vernon Wiggins and Idabell Payne Wiggins. Funeral services for Frances Roe will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Cottle Funeral Home Chapel, Troup with Reverend Pete Thompson officiating. Burial to follow at Bradford Cemetery, Troup. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, January 1, 2021, at Cottle Funeral Home, Troup. She is preceded in death by her husband, Doyle M. Roe. She is survived by her son, Doyle Roe and wife Patricia of Troup; daughters, Mary Roe and husband Billy of Overton, and Sherry Roe and wife Dawna...

James Christopher "Chris" Molnari, II, 50, of Troup, Texas, passed away on December 28, 2020, in Troup, Texas. He was born June 21, 1970, in Houston, Texas to the late James Christopher Molnari, I, and Dolores Edmenson Molnari. Funeral services for Chris Molnari will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Cottle Funeral Home, Troup, with Pastor David Sandford officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, Saturday, January 2, 2021, prior to the service at the Funeral Home. Chris was the owner of Eagle Cleaners in Whitehouse. He graduated from Troup High School. He was a member of the Marsh Henry Bell Masonic Lodge #1371 of Whitehouse, enjoyed hunting, beekeeping, and...

Julianna Rae Martin, 69, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away on December 18, 2020, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born April 6, 1951, in Leith, North Dakota, to the late Ora Spenser Brown and Mildred Katherine Lynn Brown. Funeral services for Julianna Martin will be at 11:00 am, day, December 23, 2020, at Arp First Baptist Church, with Reverends Mike Rice, Scott Bates, and Shawn Sherwood officiating. Burial will follow at Concord Cemetery, Concord, Texas. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Cottle Funeral Home Chapel, Troup. Julianna lived in Troup, Texas for 23 years before moving to Hot Springs, Arkansas, where she has lived with her husband...