William C. Etheridge III, 68, born August 10th, 1951 made this world better than it was before him. He was kind, gentle and wise. William left the world for the heavenly hereafter on May 11th, 2020. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Mr. Arthur (Art) Calvin John, Jr. left this world to meet his Savior on April 1, 2020 in Greenville, Texas at the age of 81. Art John is survived by his wife of 35 years, Bonnie Lewis John; children, Holly John-Purcell, Sherri John-Morris, Chuck Pearson, Sandi Tarski and Russell Pearson; sister, Paula John-Sparger; 17 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; extended family in Pennsylvania and his loving 4-legged companion Mitzi. He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur John Sr., his mother Doris John, and his sister Linda John Heaper. Art John was born on December 10, 1938 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. He graduated from L.D. Bell High School in Hurst, Texas in 1956. After high school,...

Glenna Alice "Jo" (Gardner) Essary, 84, one of seven children born to Jack Gardner & Ova Nell Stockard in Bowie, Texas September 15, 1935. Peacefully passed away in her sleep in Greenville, Texas on March 11th, 2020. Jo is preceded in death by her husband Gene Essary & brothers Don, Bobby Jack Gardener. She is survived by three children; Linda Dian Cook Barker of Shreveport, LA, Tommie Lynn Cook & wife Susan Lovell Cook of Colleyville, Tx, Pamela Jo Essary Woods of Greenville, Tx. Eight grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Jo is also survived by four of her siblings, Carolyn Howard, Charles Gardner, Gary Gardner & Mary Robertson. ...

Jack Briscoe Long Jr passed away on February 1, 2020 in Denison, Tx. Born in Greenville on August 22, 1942 to Jack Briscoe and Odell Bethea Long, he was a lifelong resident of Caddo Mills where he served on the City Council and Volunteer Fire Dept. He is survived by his two sisters, Rosemary Barker of Watauga, TX and Kay Guerrero of Deer Park, TX, 3 nephews and 6 nieces. Visitation will be Saturday morning at 10 a.m. followed by funeral services at 11 at First Baptist Church Caddo Mills located at 2503 1st St, Caddo Mills, TX 75135 with burial following at IOOF Cemetery Caddo Mills.

Stephen Lee Caldwell, of Garland Texas, passed away on January 21, 2020. Stephen was born in New Castle, Indiana on August 10th, 1947. Stephen worked as an electrical engineer in the aerospace industry and enjoyed his collection of movies, music and keeping up with all things space in his pastime. He is survived by his daughters, Tracy Cupp and husband Brian of Mansfield TX, Kenda Blount of Independence, MS; son-in-law Sherman Rader of Caddo Mills, TX; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Linda Kent Caldwell. A Memorial service will be held Thursday January 30, 2020 at 7PM at Lynch Funeral Home in Caddo Mills, TX. Inurnment will be at the...

Thomas Paul Jenkins, 83, of Caddo Mills passed away on January 11, 2020. He was born July 20, 1936 to Coy and Aileen Jenkins of Caddo Mills. Tom was a member of the United Methodist Church and retired from Mobil Oil in 1992 after 36 years. He was a devoted family man who loved a good conversation. Tom is survived by his wife, Lynn, son Clay (Susan), grandchildren Katie and TJ, sisters Nancy Johnson (Donnie) and Mary Sue Farr (Dan), all of Caddo Mills. The family wishes to thank Texas Oncology, Hunt Regional Home Healthcare, and Vitas Hospice for their help during this time. Services will be held January 25 with visitation at 10am and a memorial service at 11am at the Caddo Mills United...

Ronald Tapley, Sr., of Sulphur Springs, TX passed away on January 6, 2020. He was born on August 15, 1950 in Athens, TX. Ronald was a truck driver for many years and was associated with Jehovah Witness faith. Ronald is survived by his loving wife, Jerry Tapley; sons, Ronald Tapley, Jr. and his wife Elizabeth and Randy Tapley and his wife Amy; daughters, Victoria Dugan, Amanda Williams and Her husband Jose Rios, Alicia Winchester and her husband Jerramy, and Shawna Neugin; brother, Roy Tapley; sister, Evelyn Tapley, along with a host of loving relatives and friends. Ronald is preceded in death by his parents and ten siblings. A Memorial Service will be held at Lynch Funeral Service Chapel...

Phillip "Don" Turner, 72 of Greenville, TX passed away on January 5, 2020. He was born on September 12, 1947 to Melvin and Odessa Turner in Greenville, TX. Don enjoyed cooking, fishing, baseball especially The Rangers, being outdoors, spending time in the garden and loved spending time with his family. Don is survived by his children, Tammy Green and her fiance Mike of Sulphur Springs, Amanda Meadows and her husband Larry of Sulphur Springs, Jason Turner and his wife Angela of Kilgore, Phillip Darrin Turner and his wife Tammy of Poetry, and Darren Hall and his wife April of Hughes Springs; grandchildren, Robyn Joslin, Kadie Green, Richard Green, Chelsey Meadows, Jackson Turner, Harley Loeb,...

Jacquelyn O'Rear Park, 91 of Greenville, TX passed away on December 21, 2019. She was born on July 9, 1928 to Nick and Daisey Nitcholas of Dallas, TX. Jacquelyn is survived by her sons, Ken O'Rear and his wife Michelle, Jimmy O'Rear and his wife Leslie; daughter, Cindy Fuqua and her husband Steve, six grandchildren. Along with a host of loving relatives and friends. Jacquelyn enjoyed writing stories, going to garage sales, playing the piano, she would play at nursing homes and the senior center. She also loved hosting and singing at the Gospel Barn in Greenville. Jacquelyn is preceded in death by a daughter, Patty Garretson; son, Sam Berry; sisters, Wanda and Geneva; parents, Nick and...

J.C. Luce, 79 of Mineola, TX passed away on December 17, 2019. He was born on August 29, 1940 to Joe and Elvalee Luce in Lindale, TX. J.C. is survived by his loving wife, Judi Luce; son, Chris Mallory and his wife Melissa of Round Rock, TX.; daughter, Jennifer Lynch and her husband John of Greenville, TX; brother, R.C. Luce and his wife Nellie of Arp, TX; grandchildren, Jessica Wettergen and her husband Mike of McKinney, TX, Claire Dart and her husband Ben of Dallas, TX, Bryson Mallory of Round Rock, TX, Ashley Durrett, and Jason Luce and four great grandchildren. Along with a host of loving relatives and friends. J.C. is preceded in death by one son, Kent Luce, parents, Joe and Elvalee...

Roy Elwood Erickson passed to his heavenly home on December 14, 2019 at the age of 89. Roy was born on September 25, 1930 to Roy and Emma Erickson in Fergus Falls, MN. He was a long time resident of Quinlan and a member of Van Sickle Baptist Church. Roy served his country in the Air Force Retiring at the rank of Master Sargent. He is preceded in death by his wife Marjary Marie, parents Roy and Emma Erickson, brothers Jim and Gary and sisters Doris, Mary Jane, and Elaine. Roy is survived by his brother Dale, sister Lavay Erickson Wisness. His son's David (Julie), John (Debra), Michael (Jill) and Richard (Carol) and a host of Grandchildren and Great Grand-Children. Roy loved his God, country,...

Samuel "Busta, Samwise, Cracka Jack" Tatum passed peacefully on December 13, 2019 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 30. Samuel is survived by his parents, Darrin Tatum of Pottsboro, Texas and Misty Coyle of McKinney, Texas; Siblings, Kayla Tatum of Brock, Texas and Mackenzie Moreno of McKinney, Texas; grandparents, Sam and Linda Tatum of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Marcy and Tim Lindenzweig of Greenville, Texas, Mike Coyle of Greenville, Texas and Soul mate Megan Phillips. Sam was born on April 30, 1989 in Waco, Texas to Darrin Tatum and Misty Coyle. He graduated from Denison High School in 2007 with honors. After graduation, he joined the United States Army. Following his military service, he...

Lillie Mae Bitner, 87 of Campbell, TX passed away peacefully on November 29, 2019. She was born on September 14, 1932 to Elbert Riley and Rebecca Mereldia Stell Biggs in Ladonia, TX. Lillie graduated from Ladonia high School and attended and graduated from Paris Jr. College. She married Douglas E. Bitner on July 25, 1959. They were married, loved and lived life to the fullest together for 50 years. She and Doug called Campbell home since 1969 and raised 4 sons. They owned and operated Bitner's Grocery & Gas Station from 1972 until her retirement in 1992. She enjoyed watching sports and driving with Doug to their farm property in Campbell. Both enjoyed listening to Bluegrass music....

Suzanne Thomason, 68 of Caddo Mills, TX passed away on November 29, 2019. She was born on September 17, 1951 to Bus and Modene Newman. She was a hairstylist for many years working at Brenda's Hair Factory in Caddo Mills, TX. Suzanne is of the Christian Faith. Suzanne is survived by her husband Jimmy Thomason; sons, Jay Thomason and his wife Shara and Tony Thomason and wife Jennifer; grandchildren, Jacie, Jason, Bryton and Landry Thomason; brother, Glenn Earl Newman and wife Paulette. Suzanne was proceeded in death by her parents;, infant son, Jason Ray Thomason; brother, David Lynn Newman. Visitation will be on Monday, December 2, 2019 from 6-8:00pm. Service will be held on Tuesday,...

James Edward Kirkpatrick, 72 of Campbell, TX passed away on November 15, 2019. He was born on December 31, 1946 to Sid and Henrietta Kirkpatrick in Sulphur Springs, TX. James proudly served in the Army for four years and after he taught metal shop at Greenville High School for many years. James's passion was working on cars and guns. He was a devout Christian and a member of Mineral Heights Baptist Church. James is survived by his daughter, Jamie Turner; grandchildern, Treye Turner and Spouse Charlotte, Raeya Turner; great-grandchildren Joey and Liam Turner. sisters, Sidney Anderson and spouse Lynn, Ann Oliver and spouse Mike, Vannoy Gentles; brothers, Bert Kirkpatrick and spouse Dama, and...

Mary Carolyn Gregory, 77, of Quinlan, Texas passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 9 in Plano, Texas. Mary was an amazing, determined woman. She started her own business at 34 years old while raising 5 children as a divorced, single mom. In her late 40s she married Jerry Dean Gregory and inherited 3 more wonderful children, their spouses and grandchildren. Together for 27 years, Mary and Jerry embarked on many entrepreneurial adventures. A beloved sister, wife, aunt, mother and grandmother, Mary was preceded in death by her mother and father, Edward and Martha Elrod, her sister, Elizabeth Smith, and her husband, Jerry Gregory. Mary is survived by her brother, EJ Elrod,...

Amanda Hoffard Simpson Reilly entered God's Glorious Kingdom unexpectedly at the young age of 43, on October 21, 2019, at her home in Rowlett, Texas. She is survived by her adoring and adored husband, daughter and son, William (Billy) Thomas Reilly, Jr. , Brittany and William Christian of Rowlett; her parents Rod and Brenda Simpson of Mt. Pleasant; her mother and father-in-law Bill and Vi Reilly of Frisco; her sister-in-law Donna Reilly and children Thomas and Kennedy of Frisco. She is also survived by four siblings and their children; Emily Simpson of Portland, Oregon; Roddy and Nikki Simpson, Eli and Josie of Highlands, Texas; Caity and Nathan Rutledge, Claire and Brooke of Longview,...

James Darrell "Rosebud" LaCook, Sr., 64 of Greenville, TX. passed away on October 19, 2019. He was born on July 29, 1955 to John and Edith LaCook in Rosebud, TX. James loved his 1959 El Camino and enjoyed attending and participating in car shows. He adored spending time with his grandkids. James is survived by his son, James D. LaCook, Jr. and his wife Cherish; daughter, Michelle Powell and her husband Daniel; grandchildren, Michael Powell, Hailey Powell, and Devon Powell and his ex-wife, Kathy LaCook. James is preceded in death by one brother, Danny LaCook, one sister Marie Morgan and his parents. There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 2PM at Lynch Funeral...

Ricky "Rick" Francis, 64 of Greenville, TX passed away on October 11, 2019. Rick was born on March 26, 1955 to Stanley and Mauddene "Deanna" Francis in Sherman, TX. Rick was of the Christian faith. Rick was a family man who put his family first. He loved and cherished time spent with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He enjoyed collecting and repurposing unique vintage items. He served in the Air Force for five years; while in the Air Force he graduated from The Defense Language Institute. Throughout the years Rick had many different jobs which included working for the United States Postal Service and working for Texas Book Company. In addition, he was the owner of Traders Road Golf...

A visitation for Mr. Thad A. Allen Jr., 97, of Royse City will be held 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2019 at Crawford - A. Crim Funeral Home in Henderson. Funeral services with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2019 in the chapel of Lynch Funeral Home, 4238 TX-34 S, Greenville, Texas 75402. Interment will follow at Restland Cemetery in Dallas. Mr. Allen passed from this life on October 3, 2019 in Henderson. He was born March 22, 1922 in Tyler, Texas to the late Thad A. Allen Sr., and Affie Tarbutton Allen. He was a rancher and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Allen became a Platoon Sergeant while he served his country in the United States Marines from 1940 to...

Samuel Wayne Minter, 78 of Greenville, TX passed away on September 20, 2019. He was born on March 12, 1941 to Carl and Bernice Minter in Seminole, OK. Samuel enjoyed collecting knives, going to flea markets and yard and estate sales, he loved to witness for his church. Samuel is survived by his loving wife, Janis Minter; Son, Carl Minter; daughters, Linda Jones and her husband James and Kayte Minter; grandchildren, Ginny Dickson and her husband Chris, Thomas, Tim, Michael and Keasha Lowery; great grandchildren, Morgan, Lexie, and Clark; great great grandchild, Kolten; sisters, Sue Presley and Joan Jones; sister in law, Lou Hamilton; brother in law Jackie Hamilton. Samuel is preceded in...