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Woody G. Rochelle, age 86, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 in Tyler, Texas. He was born April 4, 1937 in Baytown, Texas. A visitation will be held at 10 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Mt. Sylvan Baptist Church. Officiating the service will be Pastor Bruce Rudd. Woody served our country in the United States Marine Core reserves. Woody was employed with Flowers Industries for over nineteen years where he served as Senior Vice President. He worked for over forty-two years in the baking industry before retiring in 2000. He loved spending time with family and friends. He is preceded in death by parents, Woodrow and Alline (Payne) Rochelle. He...

Jean Lincoln, longtime Hideaway resident, died on September 22, 2023, in her home surrounded by family. She was 94 years old. She leaves behind a strong legacy of loving family, community service, education advocacy and leadership. She was born Jean Feild Weir on July 11, 1929, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was the third of four children born to Eloise Feild Weir and Alexander Weir. She and her family attended First Methodist Church, Little Rock, where she sang in the choir and attended MYF. It was in this church that she met her beloved Robert "Bob" Lincoln, whom she would eventually marry. Jean attended Parham Junior High and Little Rock High School. She received a prestigious science...

Funeral service for Finis C. Clinton, Jr., age 90 of Lindale is scheduled for 11:00 am Wednesday September 27, 2023 at Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home Chapel in Lindale. Rev. Byron Howard will be officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday September 26, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Caudle-Rutledge-Daughtery Funeral Home. A private interment will follow at Damascus Cemetery under the direction of Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home. Finis passed away at home in Lindale on Wednesday, September 21, 2023, where he joined his Lord in his Heavenly Home. He was born October 2, 1932, in Lindale to the late Finis Clinton, Sr. and Euna Wells Clinton. He was raised and resided in...

Funeral service for Finis C. Clinton, Jr., age 90 of Lindale is scheduled for 11:00 am Wednesday September 27, 2023 at Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home Chapel in Lindale. Rev. Byron Howard will be officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday September 26, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Caudle-Rutledge-Daughtery Funeral Home. A private interment will follow at Damascus Cemetery under the direction of Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home. Finis passed away at home in Lindale on Wednesday, September 21, 2023, where he joined his Lord in his Heavenly Home. He was born October 2, 1932, in Lindale to the late Finis Clinton, Sr. and Euna Wells Clinton. He was raised and resided in...

Terrence James "Terry" Crawford, a beloved resident of Tyler, Texas, passed away on August 22, 2023. He was born on April 13, 1954, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to the late James V. Crawford and Hope Crawford. Terry is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Donna, and their cherished children: Alicia Crawford-Whaley (Mandy), James Crawford (Kiersten), and Caryn Mohr. His legacy continues through his role as a proud grandfather to Laney, Lawson, Hailey, Destiny, Joshua, and Matthew, along with numerous nieces and nephews. With unwavering commitment, Terry served his country in the US Marine Corps for 8 years, embodying the core values of honor and dedication that define the Marines. His...

Bill W. Harper of Hideaway, Texas, age 78, passed away on August 10, 2023, with his loving wife Donna Harper by his side. Bill was born October 10, 1944, in Longview, Texas to the late Bill and Floy (Weeks) Harper. He spent most of his years living in Longview, and was a graduate of Longview High School, Class of 1963. Bill was a member of ChristPoint Methodist Church in Lindale and was a prior member of First United Methodist Church of Longview. After graduating from Stephen F. Austin University with Economics and Accounting degrees, Bill worked for Sears in Longview and rose to assistant store manager. Chasing his true passion, anything with an engine, he then went out on his own and...

Bill W. Harper of Hideaway, Texas, age 78, passed away on August 10, 2023, with his loving wife Donna Harper by his side. Bill was born October 10, 1944, in Longview, Texas to the late Bill and Floy (Weeks) Harper. He spent most of his years living in Longview, and was a graduate of Longview High School, Class of 1963. Bill was a member of ChristPoint Methodist Church in Lindale and was a prior member of First United Methodist Church of Longview. After graduating from Stephen F. Austin University with Economics and Accounting degrees, Bill worked for Sears in Longview and rose to assistant store manager. Chasing his true passion, anything with an engine, he then went out on his own and...

A celebration of life service for Aubrey Downing Keith, 84, of Hideaway, TX will be held Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home in Lindale, TX with the Rev. Nick Sholars officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm directly before the service. After a lengthy battle with Lewy Body Dementia, Aubrey passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2023, with his wife Carole by his side. Burial will be at Harris Creek Cemetery in Winona, TX. Aubrey was born June 28, 1939, in Winona, TX to Aubrey and Helen Keith. At two years of age his family moved to Dallas, TX where he graduated from Sunset High School in 1957. Upon graduation he served in the United States...

Dorothy Ann Harrison Bickerdike (Ma), (Aunt Dot), age 88 made her final journey May 20, 2023 in Tyler Texas. A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home in Lindale, Texas. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, James Eugene Bickerdike, her father Leon Earl Harrison, mother-Vada Lee Murphy Harrison and brother Douglas Harrison. She is survived by Susan Lynn Bickerdike Phillips, daughter. James (Jim) Randall Bickerdike, son and wife Billie Abernathy Bickerdike. Grandsons, Benjamin Phillips, Matthew Phillips, Hunter Bickerdike and Taylor Bickerdike. And seven great grandchildren. Nan Baker, sister of Michigan. Also, numerous...

GLYNDA LORENE OBSIVAC HULSEY Born in Brinkman, Oklahoma on September 25, 1927. Beloved daughter of Hazel Gates and John Paul Obsivac. She was the apple of her family's eye, kindhearted, smart and sweet. She loved her dogs, her two horses, music, puzzles and was an avid reader. She was married to John H. Hulsey for 68 years and he predeceased her in 2015. They lived in Tyler for 63 years. She is survived by her children, Lynda Kay Makin and husband James Makin, Carolyn S. Burton, Debra Hulsey, adopted son, Billy Hawkins, grandchildren Amy Kay Riggs, Jody Burton, Lori Cook and husband Heath Cook, sister-in-law Gwynn, Kirkpatrick and husband Ron Kirkpatrick and nieces Peggy Scott and Rebecca...

Glenda Ruth Slawson, age 85, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Tyler, Texas. She was born on October 19, 1937, in Bay City, Texas to Joseph Elmer and Agnes Louzetta (Hitt) Jordan. Glenda attended Lon Morris Junior College in Jacksonville, Texas where she met her future husband, Kenneth Ray Slawson. They both transferred to Southern Methodist University and were married in 1958. Glenda earned a bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University in 1958, a Master of Education from Stephen F. Austin in 1968; a Master of Arts from Southern Methodist University in 1976; and a Master of Science from Amber University in 1988. Glenda enjoyed being an educator and counselor and worked at...

STILES, FRANCES HAMMAN. Graveside services for Frances Hamman Stiles, 89, Lindale, Texas, are scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Davis Cemetery, Henderson, Texas, under the direction of Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home, Lindale. Frances Hamman Stiles, was born October 24, 1933 in Mineola, Texas to her late parents, George and Lola Hamman. Frances went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2023, at Colonial Nursing & Rehab, Lindale, following several years courageously battling cancer. Married to the late Jack Leon Stiles for 51 years, Frances was a registered nurse, licensed pilot and played an active supporting role in their HVAC manufacturing businesses in Irving and...

Daniel West, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 in Tyler, Texas. He was born in Many, Louisiana. A visitation will be held on Monday, April 17th, 2023 at 1:30pm and the funeral service will follow at 2:30pm in the chapel at Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Miles officiating. Daniel is retired military after serving his country in the Army. He lived in many places including Killeen, Texas, Frankford, Germany, Korea, and settled down in Tyler, Texas. He was a member of the First Baptist Church Owentown in Tyler. He had many hobbies including fishing, hunting, camping, playing cards (he loved winning), movies, cookouts, and visiting with friends. He is...

Daniel West, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 in Tyler, Texas. He was born in Many, Louisiana. A visitation will be held on Monday, April 17th, 2023 at 1:30pm and the funeral service will follow at 2:30pm in the chapel at Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Miles officiating. Daniel is retired military after serving his country in the Army. He lived in many places including Killeen, Texas, Frankford, Germany, Korea, and settled down in Tyler, Texas. He was a member of the First Baptist Church Owentown in Tyler. He had many hobbies including fishing, hunting, camping, playing cards (he loved winning), movies, cookouts, and visiting with friends. He is...

Jerome Howard, age 82, passed away Monday March 27th, 2023 in Tyler, Texas. He was born on October 9th, 1940 in Tyler, Texas and has been a life long resident. A visitation will be held on Thursday March 30th, 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home. A private burial will be held at Hopewell Cemetery near Lindale. He went to SFA and East Texas State University obtaining a master's degree and worked as a long time reserve officer for the Smith County sheriff's department. He was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Lindale. He and his family owned and operated Howard Exxon on Gentry Parkway in Tyler for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Linda Ruth (Rowe) Anderson, age 77 passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Lindale, Texas. Memorial Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Lindale, at the Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Ratcliff officiating. She was born March 10, 1945 in Henderson, Texas to the late Franklin Rowe and Flonnie Estelle Follis. Linda graduated from Sherman High School and spent her career as a teacher in Greenville, Texas, Royse City, Texas and Irving, Texas. She loved listening to music, especially, the "oldies". Linda enjoyed shopping for bargains but most of all she loved spending her time with family and friends. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; and Jack...

Linda Ruth (Rowe) Anderson, age 77 passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Lindale, Texas. Memorial Services were held on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Lindale, at the Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home with Pastor Roger Ratcliff officiating. She was born March 10, 1945 in Henderson, Texas to the late Franklin Rowe and Flonnie Estelle Follis. Linda graduated from Sherman High School and spent her career as a teacher in Greenville, Texas, Royse City, Texas and Irving, Texas. She loved listening to music, especially, the "oldies". Linda enjoyed shopping for bargains but most of all she loved spending her time with family and friends. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; and Jack...

Henry "Mac" Meredith age 88 of Hideaway, Texas passed away Sunday, February 26th, 2023, in Tyler, Texas, peacefully with his family at his side. A memorial services was held Friday, March 3rd, 2023, at ChristPoint Methodist Church in Lindale, Texas, in the Fellowship Hall. Officiating the service was Michael Peschke and Jack Cox. He was born December 10th, 1934, in Longview, Texas to parents David Sutton Jr. and Lois Leland (McGaughy) Meredith. He was a part of the Army from April 1st, 1957 to February 28th, 1963. He married his wife Sara Ann Parker in June 1966. Henry was preceded in death by his parents and brother David Sutton Meredith III. He is survived by his wife, Sara Ann (Parker)...

Belinda Gail Westberry was born on August 13, 1949, in Tyler, Texas. She passed away on February 7, 2023, at the age of 73. She was a life-long resident of Tyler. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning, and spending time with her family and friends. Belinda loved to spoil her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as her dog, Mindy. Belinda was preceded in death by her parents, Perry Henderson and Vassie D. (Owens) Henderson; three sisters, Debbie Gaston, Patsy Hardin, and Terrie Alphin, and brother, Perry D. Henderson. She is survived by her husband, Tommy Westberry of Tyler, son Keith Westberry and wife Maria, son John Westberry and wife Julie; sister, Sherrie Harris of...

Services for Rosa Lee Wyatt, age 97 will be January 28, 2023, at 10 am at the First Presbyterian Church in Port Lavaca, Texas. Rosa was born on August 26, 1925, in DaCosta, Texas to the late Ladislav and Rosa (Mikeska) Marek. She passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, in Tyler, Texas. Rosa was a longtime resident of Port Lavaca, Texas before moving to Tyler in 2018. She found enjoyment in knitting, crocheting, and sewing and loved bowling in her Monday night bowling league. Rosa attended First Presbyterian Church in Port Lavaca where she was a member for over 50 years. She was also a volunteer at the Memorial Medical Center in Port Lavaca for over 35 years. She is preceded in death by her...

Services for Rosa Lee Wyatt, age 97 will be January 28, 2023, at 10 am at the First Presbyterian Church in Port Lavaca, Texas. Rosa was born on August 26, 1925, in DaCosta, Texas to the late Ladislav and Rosa (Mikeska) Marek. She passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, in Tyler, Texas. Rosa was a longtime resident of Port Lavaca, Texas before moving to Tyler in 2018. She found enjoyment in knitting, crocheting, and sewing and loved bowling in her Monday night bowling league. Rosa attended First Presbyterian Church in Port Lavaca where she was a member for over 50 years. She was also a volunteer at the Memorial Medical Center in Port Lavaca for over 35 years. She is preceded in death by her...