BAILEY & FOSTER FUNERAL HOME

Funeral services for Billy M. Brown, age 93 of Palestine will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Southside Baptist Church, Palestine, Texas with Rev. David English officiating. Burial will be held at 3:00 P.M. at Sabine Cemetery in Lindale, Texas. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M Friday, October 20, 2023 at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Mr. Brown passed away Tuesday October 17, 2023 in Carthage. He was born June 25, 1930 in Lindale, Texas to Thomas Jefferson Brown and Emma Lou Kennedy Brown. Mr. Brown graduated from Lindale High School in 1949 and enrolled in Tyler Junior College September 1949. He earned his diploma in junior accounting and graduated class of...

Funeral services for Billy M. Brown, age 93 of Palestine will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Southside Baptist Church, Palestine, Texas with Rev. David English officiating. Burial will be held at 3:00 P.M. at Sabine Cemetery in Lindale, Texas. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M Friday, October 20, 2023 at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Mr. Brown passed away Tuesday October 17, 2023 in Carthage. He was born June 25, 1930 in Lindale, Texas to Thomas Jefferson Brown and Emma Lou Kennedy Brown. Mr. Brown graduated from Lindale High School in 1949 and enrolled in Tyler Junior College September 1949. He earned his diploma in junior accounting and graduated class of...

Funeral services to celebrate Judy's life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Bailey & Foster Chapel with Reverend Willie Williams officiating. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place Friday, September 29, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. in Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway, in Houston. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey & Foster Funeral Home, 207 S. Magnolia, Palestine, TX. 75801.

Ken Ellison Kuykendall was born July 2, 1937, in Happy, TX, to Conway Ellison Kuykendall and Johannah Dorothy Miller Kuykendall. He passed away May 6, 2023, at 85, at his home in Palestine, TX. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at First Methodist Church Palestine, under the direction of Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Kuykendall family plot at Dreamland Cemetery in Canyon, TX, at a later date. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Ken is survived by his wife of 62 years, Virginia Ray McGee Kuykendall of Palestine, daughters Kathryn (Kathy) Jo Kuykendall Brake and husband Paul of San Antonio TX and Julie Lee...

Michael Eugene Glenn was called home on May 3, 2023, in Palestine, Texas. He was born April 5, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Ruth Marie Hyde Glenn and James Eugene Glenn, both of whom predeceased him. Michael spent most of his childhood in Jacksonville, Florida. After he was graduated from the Episcopal School of Jacksonville, he attended Emory University. He earned his undergraduate degree there, as well as a Master of Divinity and a Master of Religion. His love of learning led him to a Master of Psychology degree later in life, from the University of Texas- Tyler. Michael served as an Episcopal priest at St. Phillip's Cathedral in Atlanta, Georgia, and at Christ Church in...

Norma Jean Kornegay, 87, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Gause Cemetery, Gause, Texas. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey & Foster Funeral Home in Palestine. Norma began her working career as a telephone switchboard operator. Later she worked for City National Bank/Wells Fargo as a teller and moved on to become a bank officer before retiring. Norma was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years Cecil Ray Kornegay; parents Birdie and Dupree Key; brother Ralph Key and sister Doris Hammons. Survivors include children Beverly Porterfield & husband Dickie, Milton Kornegay & wife Laura;...

Funeral services for Randy Mays Fitzgerald, 70 of Bullard will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 26, 2022 in the Bailey & Foster Funeral Home Chapel in Palestine with Rev. Ken McEachern officiating. Burial will follow in Crawford Cemetery. A visitation will be held thirty minutes prior to the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Randy was born June 30, 1952 in Palestine to Buel and Orell (Mays) Fitzgerald. He passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Randy graduated from Baylor University, Perkins School of Theology and received his doctorate of ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary. Randy started preaching at 18 years old and...

Services for Kevin Dee Smith, 66 of Palestine, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 29, 2022 in the Bailey & Foster Funeral Chapel with Pastor Geoffrey Lightsey officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Kevin was born in Port Arthur, Texas on December 4, 1955 to Jack and Verda Smith. He went to his heavenly home on October 23, 2022 with his family at his bedside. He graduated high school in Hillsboro and attended Hill College for 2 years. Kevin married Jody Cranshaw, the love of his life and they made their home in Whitney where he...

Services for Dr. Gary Fitzgerald age 78 of Palestine will be Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 3:00 P.M. in Crawford Cemetery with Rev. Chuck Bratz and Pastor Kevin Otto officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster. Gary was born June 30, 1944 to Buel and Orell Mays Fitzgerald. He was a United Methodist pastor since he was 19 years old. Gary loved to read and was a big fan of the Baylor Bears. He adored his brother, Randy, and together they raised cattle on their family farm near Elkhart. In 2013 Gary married Susan whom he called Angel Girl. They enjoyed almost nine very happy years together. Gary was preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived...

Services for Dr. Gary Fitzgerald age 78 of Palestine will be Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 3:00 P.M. in Crawford Cemetery with Rev. Chuck Bratz and Pastor Kevin Otto officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey & Foster. Gary was born June 30, 1944 to Buel and Orell Mays Fitzgerald. He was a United Methodist pastor since he was 19 years old. Gary loved to read and was a big fan of the Baylor Bears. He adored his brother, Randy, and together they raised cattle on their family farm near Elkhart. In 2013 Gary married Susan whom he called Angel Girl. They enjoyed almost nine very happy years together. Gary was preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived...

A Celebration of Life for Mary Helen Johnston, 95 of Palestine, will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 20, 2022 at the Bailey & Foster Funeral Chapel in Palestine with Dan Gold officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Mrs. Johnston passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 in Palestine. She was born March 23, 1927 in Hondo, Texas to Homer and Nona Williams Roberts. She moved to Prescott, Arizona at an early age and was graduated from Prescott High School in 1945. She received her B.B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1949 and later was honored with an Honorary Doctor of Humanities in Las Peidras, Falcon in Venezuela for her work with...

Dorothy Darlene Lively, 76, of Huntsville, Texas passed away July 7, 2022. She was born to Charlie and Rose Mary Scheer on June 25, 1946, in Galveston, Texas. Darlene married the love of her life, Dennis Carroll Lively, Sr. on February 3.1964. Just this year they celebrated 58 years of married love. She has resided in Huntsville, Texas with her husband since Hurricane Ike hit Galveston, in 2008. Darlene is lovingly referred as Mar Mar was all about family... She was employed for 31 years at American National, Galveston, Tx working her way up to head clerk before her retirement. Darlene loved collecting porcelain dolls, but her happiness moments were sitting on the floor and playing with...

Lois Maxine Williams, beloved mother of four generations and senior citizen health advocate died Monday, March 28, 2022 at UT Health Tyler. She was 86 years old. A lifelong resident of many Texas communities, Lois was born Lois Maxine Ray on February 8, 1936 to parents Lawrence Hamm Ray and Thelma Estelle Delany Ray. She was welcomed by siblings Betty, Lawrence (Bub), and Dorothy. She was later joined by Joe Bob and Ann. Lois excelled in band, mastering the drum and French horn. She also discovered an aptitude for numbers. After marriage and four children, Lois returned to school with an interest in X-ray technology. After several years providing direct health care, she was recruited...

Carlos P. Cortez, age 77, of Palestine, TX, passed away on March 22, 2022. He was born in Beeville, TX on June 28, 1944 to Armando and Lucia Cortez. Per his wishes, he will be cremated. Rosary and Visitation will begin at 6:00 PM, Thursday March 31st at Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Mass will be at 10:00 AM, Friday April 1st, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Palestine, TX. Interment at Restwood Memorial Park in Clute, TX, will be at a later date.

Homer Lee Vorse 95 of Palestine, Texas was born on February 27, 1927 in Shamrock, Texas. He went to his heavenly home on March 5, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Homer was a veteran serving in the Army during WWII, and worked as a millwright supervisor at Pasadena Phillips refinery until retirement. He was also a devout member of the Assemblies of God and faithful to his church and missions. He loved the Lord with all his heart and put God and family first. He was preceded in death by parents, wives: Inez Vorse and Dovie Easter Vorse; sons: Dale and Dennis Vorse; two sisters and several nephews He is survived by sons: Gary (Sharon) Vorse, Eldon (Linda) Vorse and Sidney (Amber) Cook;...

Celebration of life for Roger Dale Carrico, 68 of Blackfoot, will be held Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Friendship Baptist Church in Blackfoot. Dale was born on September 29, 1953 to Troy & Clemmie 'Mamaw' Carrico in Houston. He passed away February 24, 2022 in Tyler, after an illness. Dale worked for Coors for 17 years as a sales rep. He then worked for Goodyear for 14 years and retired. He then opened "Dale's Country Store" in Bethel. Dale was a hard worker, in which he instilled in his daughters. Dale was always full of life and fun. He could make a joke out of everything. He always had a smile on his face. He had a distinct laugh. Our family will NEVER forget that...

Services for Eva Marie Staples age 84 of Tyler will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Bailey & Foster Chapel with Rev, Michael Shane Ogdie officiating. Burial will follow in Ft. Houston Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Mrs. Staples passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 in Tyler. She was born March 4, 1937 in Elkhart to Charlie J. and Dora Lawson Munsinger. Mrs. Staples was a homemaker. She was a member of Woodland Hills Baptist Church. Mrs. Staples was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harvey Staples, daughter Ellen Marie Kirk, sons David Glenn Staples and Jim Jay Staples, sisters, Velma Berryhill, Dorothy...

Leanora "Lea" Rae Bishop Rosier was born July 31, 1945 in Pasadena, Texas to Lanier R. and LaVerne Curtis Bishop. Her youth was spent in Pasadena "Golden Acres" where she graduated from South Houston High School in 1963. Leanora met John Rosier at the age 11 and told his mother that she was going to marry him. They were married on December 16, 1966 in Houston, Texas. The Lord blessed them with 45 years of marriage. Together they raised three children, Shannon, Jessie and Marla Kaye. Both John and Leanora were raised in the Baptist Church. In 1979 Leanora began attending Zion Lutheran Church in Pasadena, Texas. She strongly believed that the Lord brought her (and John) to the Lutheran...

Charles R. Harper passed from this earth to Heaven Thursday, February 18th 2021 at his home in Tyler, Texas. He was born November 4th 1930 to Walton Lavell Harper and Elsie Mildred Gibson in Harris County, Texas. Charles lived in Port Arthur, Texas until the family relocated to Palestine in his early years. Charles graduated from Palestine High School in 1949 and the day after graduation joined the Navy and left for California. He served 4 years, including the Korean War. Charles was on the USS Platte AO-24. While on a short leave Charles married his high school sweetheart, Joanne Jenkins. After Charles left the Navy they moved to Pasadena and raised a family. When their children were...

Helen Aline Wardell was born on December 5, 1936 to Henry Inman and Auddie Mae Morgan. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 15, 2020 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, TX. In death, Helen joyously joined her husband, L.C. Wardell; parents; Brothers, Cecil and Alex Inman; Sisters, Louise Strothers, Daisy Edwards, and Mary Smith; daughter in love, Karen Wardell; and grandsons, Daniel Wardell and Matthew Pritchett . She is survived by her sister, Betty Leblanc and husband Melvin; brother, Louise Inman and wife Jean; sister, Lorraine Lepretre and husband Floyd, son, Edward Inman; daughter, Brenda Hill and husband Jim; son, Leslie Wardell and wife Kelly; son,...

Mary Adeline Wynne Services for Mary Adeline Wynne will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Bailey & Foster Chapel in Grapeland, Texas with Chaplain Darryl Conner officiating. Burial will follow in the Antrim Cemetery in Houston County. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey & Foster Funeral Home. Mrs. Wynne passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 in Palestine, Texas. She was born August 14, 1929 to William and Lillian Nash in Kingsville, Texas. She was a member of Southern Oaks Baptist Church in Tyler. She worked in the Smith County Veteran Service Office. She was a very active member in Order of Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile. She was also a member...