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Mary Jo "Mama Jo" Stout, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, niece, and friend, went to be with our Lord on Friday, May 17, 2024, in Huntsville, Texas. Mary Jo was born on October 31, 1930, in Gladwater, Texas. Mary Jo Stout was born on October 31, 1930, in Gladwater, Texas, to her proud parents, Jesse and Josiephene Vernon. Mary Jo was the youngest child of nine children. She grew up in Union Grove, Texas, where she experienced true country living by working with her father, mother, brothers, and sisters at the farm and helped with the family traveling sawmill. As a child and teenager, Mary Jo experienced the great east Texas oil boom, the Great Depression, and...

Samuel Randy Jones passed away in Pasadena, Texas on August 9, 2022. He was born September 1, 1953 in Houston, Texas to Aubrey and Charlene (Norsworthy) Jones. He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister Mary Leverett. Samuel is survived by his daughter Nichole Jones and ex-wife Celeste Jones. Sisters Audrey J. Garner, Donna Jean Wilson, Rita Tumlinson, and Charlotte D. Mendoza; brothers Glyn A. Jones, and Johnnie L. Norsworthy, Jr. Numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends also survive. Samuel was a hardworker, spending most of his life as a welder and a very skillful fabricator. He will be dearly missed by those he leaves behind to cherish his memory. Funeral Service...

Our community sadly lost a pillar on Thursday, March 31, 2022. Joyce Faborn (J.F.) Holt, also affectionately known as "Mr. Holt" was born on February 18, 1928 in Flat, Texas to Bernard Pierce Holt and Elsie Brazzil Holt. He passed away peacefully with family by his side. After graduation from Flat Hight School, he served in United States Air Corps and was stationed in Japan from 1946-1949. Upon his return, he attended Southwest Texas State University where he met the love of his life Carolyn Rae McCown. They were married in 1953 and raised three children. J.F. eventually found his calling in the field of education. He was employed as a teacher, principal and superintendent. He was a teacher...

Requiem Mass for Davis Elvin Chessher of Trinity, Texas will be held Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Trinity, Texas. Interment with full Military Honors will follow at Carlisle Cemetery. Davis Elvin Chessher, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, mentor, and friend, was called home by the Lord at 12:52 AM on Friday, November 12, 2021 at age 85 years, 10 months, 20 days peacefully with his loving wife and youngest daughter Manuela at his bed side. He was born in Carlisle, Texas, the oldest son of Burton O. Chessher and Farrie L. Chessher. Davis was a 1954 graduate of Trinity High...

Wilmer Brasher "W.B." Due, Jr. passed away peacefully with his family at his side in Groveton, Texas on November 10, 2021. He was born July 24, 1926 in Trinity County, Texas to Wilmer Brasher, Sr. and Mona (Polk) Due. W.B. is preceded in death by his father Wilmer Brasher Due, Sr.; mother and step-father Mona and Herman Lina; son Wilmer Earl Due; sister Emily Warren and husband Forrest; and great-grandsons Jason William Fisher and Mason Wilmer Fisher. His is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Lenora Due; sons Danny Due and Dean Due and wife Sharon; grandchildren Jason Due and wife Jenny, Bradley Due and wife Michelle, Kacie Taylor and husband Jarrod, Chesni Due, Lori Fisher and husband...

Mary Chin Quan May 7, 1925 - October 19, 2021 Mary was born in San Francisco, California to King-Shew Seto (mother) and Seu Tong Chin (father), the eldest of five siblings and the first generation of Chinese-Americans in their family. At the age of 8 on a boat trip to China, she met the family of her husband-to-be Young Quan. After the unexpected loss of her father, her mother decided the best course of action for a single mother with 5 small children was to send Mary and her younger sister to live with Young's family, with whom they had arranged for the two girls to marry Young and his brother, a common practice at the time. Mary and Young married at 16 and started their family soon after...

John W. McCorry Jr. passed peacefully from this life at the age of 92, on September 2, 2021, at his home in Trinity, TX, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Rockdale TX on May 18, 1929, and is preceded in death by his father John W. McCorry Sr.; mother Aline B. McCorry; and sisters Lorraine Knowles and Ruth Carter. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Bobbie McCorry; sons Jerry McCorry and Keith McCorry; daughters Carolyn Eaton (Steve), and Kelli Graham (John). He was also blessed with numerous loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. He served in the US Army during the Korean conflict as a combat medic in the 15th Infantry. He lived and raised a family in Santa Fe TX...

Archie Neal Currie, 78, passed away peacefully on July 7th, 2021 at his home in Trinity, TX with his family by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie Arch Currie and Henrietta Donner Currie. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Joyce Holly Currie; his five children, Neal Currie and wife Ttione, Sue Reininger and husband Mickey, Kevin Currie, Christy Kohut and husband Bob, John Roberts and wife Raenie; his nine grandchildren, Bailey Currie, Holden Currie and wife Alana, Colin French, Archer French, Lilly Sizemore, Cynthia Sizemore, Marshall Sizemore, Katherine Roberts and David Roberts; his nieces and nephews; and the rest of his family and friends. Archie was raised in...

Billy Jack McVey was born in Pasadena, Texas October 1, 1991. He passed away in Lubbock May 12, 2021. He was the only son of Jack Craig and Latricia Lynn McVey. Billy was a graduate of Groveton High School where he was elected and proudly served as the Prom King and Senior Class President of his senior class. He volunteered at the food bank and, The Literacy Program, he served as President of The Society of Petroleum Engineering. He earned a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech, in Petroleum Engineering and was to walk to receive his degree on Saturday, May 16, 2021 at the graduation of the class of 2021. He was a man that excelled in many things. Billy is preceded in death by his father Jack...

Donald Joe Hatherly went home to Jesus on February 14, 2021 at age 70. Don was born to Clarence (Sam) and Mary Hatherly on August 5, 1950 in Austin, TX. As a child, he loved working on his family's cattle ranch. Don met his wife, Becky Moore-Hatherly in Bastrop, Tx. They married in May of 2011. Don owned a commercial construction company for over 50 years. In addition to being a dedicated and loving husband, friend, father, and grandfather, Don also loved dancing, playing pool, boating, camping, his famous road trips, and of course, the King himself, Elvis. Throughout his life, he held an unwavering faith in God, which he shared with all who surrounded him. Don joins his father, Clarence...

David Olaf Guenther (77) passed away peacefully in Kingwood, Texas on February 13, 2021. He was born in Alexandria, Minnesota on September 9, 1943 to Theodore and Esther (Zarbok) Guenther. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Elroy, Marvin, and Kenny Guenther. David is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Diann; son Jeff Guenther and wife Dana; daughter Bonnie Jo Ukestead and husband Mark; grandchildren Tyler and Alyssa Ukestead; brother Clint Guenther and wife Kay; and sister Maryann Rassat. Numerous nieces, nephews, extended friends and family also survive. David enjoyed golf and watching NASCAR. He loved watching sports including football and baseball, always cheering on...

Baylor Bishop, 93, long time resident of Houston, and employee at Shell Chemical Company, died on June 29, 2020 after a three year battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife Georgia, sons David and John, in-laws Celia and Bogdan, grandchildren Alex and Lauren, and an extended family he loved very much. A rosary was held at Waller-Thornton Funeral Home in Huntsville, Texas, on Friday, July 3 at 4 pm.

Peter John Tatusko III was taken to the Lord on Monday, June 8, 2020. The unexpected tragedy succeeded a full and colorful life. Born in Syracuse, NY to the late Peter John Tatusko, Jr. and Joan Marie Tatusko "Bobbi", Peter moved to Encino, California as a boy, where he developed lifelong friendships which provided him an extended family: Bill and Jodi Brier as his parents and good friends with whom he shared a home in Trinity, Tx; Jamie and Jason Parker, brothers, Saginaw, Tx; Julie Parker Patrick, loving friend and mother of his eldest . Peter was preceded by his biological parents as well as his grandparents, Florian and Virgina Kotas, "Dziadzi and Babci". Peter is survived by the...

On Friday, May 8, 2020, Jesse W. Bolton, loving husband and stepfather, passed away at the age of 62, just shy of his 63rd birthday. Jesse was born on May 12, 1957 in Gainesville, Texas to Verna Marie and Jesse J. Bolton. He attended 9 years of college and holds 1 Associates, 2 Bachelors, and 1 Life-Time Teaching Certificate. On August 6, 2001, he married Lenia S. Armstrong. He had only one stepdaughter, Sharelena April Armstrong. Jesse had a passion for wanting a variety of animals on his "Verde Valley Farm", to someday give this amazing experience and future opportunities to his "Mila". He also loved his variety of tropical plants and enjoyed his little orchard. His favorite quiet time was...

Cheryl Lynn Doss was born in Liberty, Texas, March 10, 1962. She was the beautiful daughter of the late Earnest and Mittie Landrum. God called Cheryl Home suddenly on March 20, 2020 in Huntsville, Texas at the age of 58. Cheryl is preceded in death by a sister and brother -in-law Sandra and Billy Budro as well as her parents and her Teacup Chihuahua fur baby Sophie. Cheryl was a loving wife and mother, grandmother she loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed watching the magical beauty of hummingbirds, the mystery of a Si-Fi movie, shopping for her family, she was blessed many times with gifts, in which she won listening to the radio, she loved animals. Cheryl attended the Dodge...

Rudy Mark Wilkison, was born in Popular Bluff, Missouri, July 13, 1950. he was the first-born son of Oren and Pauline Wilkison. Rudy was a graduate of Lufkin High School, class of 1969. He served in the US Army National Guard; Rudy was active businessman in the Trinity Community. He was owner of Wilkison Hardware Store from 1971 to 2017, served on the Trinity County Appraisal Board, since 1996, served on the Board of Directors at First National Bank, member of Lone Star Bow Hunting Association, Retired from the Trinity Volunteer Fire Department. Rudy studied business at of Sam Houston State University and Angelina College. He was a faithful member of Burning Hope Baptist Church. Rudy is...

Archie Troy Arnold, born August 13, 1923 passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2019. He is survived by his sons, Desmond T. Arnold and wife D'Ann, and Duane Arnold; daughter, Denise Arnold Manning; and twin brother Arthur Arnold; Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren - Ross Manning and wife Jill, (Ava, Isla, and Bodie), P.J. Manning and wife Amanda (Laney), Dallas Arnold, Olivia Hance (Cody and Jase), Sam Arnold, Sarah Taylor (Little Archie), and Emily Arnold. Archie proudly served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Tennessee during World War II with his twin brother Arthur. He was an amazing father, grandfather, and man who put others' needs before his own. Archie loved old country...