Cass County Now

Graveside services for Mr. Jack Arthur Nelson, 80, of Avinger, Texas were held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Mims Chapel Cemetery in Avinger, Texas with Pastor Ray Prince officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. A time of public visitation will be held on a come-and-go basis from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on April 30, 2021 in the Captain Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home in Jefferson, Texas. Jack Arthur Nelson, age 80, of the Crestwood community, passed away in Longview, Tx, April 23, 2021. Jack was born to Margaret and Clarence Roy Nelson in Kokomo, Indiana, June 18th, 1940. Jacks first airplane ride was at 6 weeks of age in the arms of his grandmother. They...

Graveside services for Mrs. Laurah Vern Braddock will be held on Saturday April 24, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Mt. Zion Cemetery with Bro. Wayne Shaw officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Mrs. Braddock was born on October 28, 1938 and went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2021. She was the most unselfish, caring woman in the world and her priority was to always make sure everyone around was supported and loved. She lived a happy and fulfilled life. Laurah was known by her family and friends as "Mrs. B" and by her grandchildren as "Ninny" - both names holding a special type of bond. Mrs. B was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother, first and foremost. She treasured her family...

Funeral Services for Mr. Charles Wayne Duncan, age 70, of Linden, TX., were held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 2:00 pm at The Capt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Reverend Judson Strawbridge officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Mr. Wayne Duncan was born March 20, 1950 in Linden, Texas to Hershel Duncan and Meadar Barnes Duncan and passed away in Atlanta, Texas on December 18, 2020. Wayne loved the outdoors and fishing. He was a very easy-going man that was liked by everyone that had the opportunity to meet him. Wayne worked for Blackburn Syrup for over 30 years before retiring. Mr. Duncan was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Angel Duncan;...

At home and in the arms of her beloved daughters, Lisa Elizabeth Parker Agnor, devoted mother and grandmother, peacefully passed from this life on Thursday, June 18, 2020. After graduating from Linden-Kildare High School in 1975, Lisa attended Southern Methodist University, graduating Cum Laude in 1979 with a BBA Degree in Accounting. A licensed certified public accountant since 1982, Lisa began her career in Marshall as a CPA for J. Keith Feille, PC, an experience that brought her much reward and lifelong friendships. She then went on to faithfully serve the City of Marshall for over 20 years as City Secretary/Finance Director and later City Manager. Lisa Agnor, whose career was...

A memorial service for Mr. Ronald Edward Owens born February 18, 1948 to Herman Edward Owens and Glenelle Penny Owens in Linden, Texas will be held at a later date. Mr. Owens passed away April 22, 2020 in Longview, Texas. He was preceeded in death by his parents; brothers, J.W. Owens, Billy Owens, Ray Owens; sister, Sonja Nell Owens; 3 nephews; 3 nieces and his lifelong friend, Royce Henderson. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Deborah Bolick Owens; son, Michael Owens; daughter, Kelli Owens Tolleson & husband David; grandchildren, Payten Kimble and Eli Kimble; sister, Gloria Owens Glass & husband J.E.; sister in laws, Elizabeth Libby Owens and Katie Bolick Sutton;...

Funeral Services for Bro. Ernest Hodge, 91, of White Oak, will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Grace Baptist Church in Gladewater with Pastor Jim Withers, Bro. Roger Carr and Pastor Troy Hollingsworth officiating. Interment will follow at Bear Creek Cemetery in Linden, Texas. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Bro. Hodge passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019, in Longview. He touched countless lives during his 60+ years of ministry and his legacy of love for the Lord will live on through all those he touched. Bro. Hodge is preceded in death by his parents, ten siblings and wives Faye Byrd Hodge and Linda...

Charles "Charlie" Hall, 76, of Marshall, Texas passed away on July 6, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Hall was born on September 11, 1942 in Linden, Texas to his parents, Mary Hazel Surratt-Hall and Lee Ralph Hall. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church of Marshall. He loved going to church and visiting his church family. If you knew Mr. Hall you knew he loved fishing, he was an avid fisherman and was one of the best in East Texas. He belonged to many bass fishing clubs in his early years. During this time he won many trophies in different fishing tournaments. Mr. Hall also had a passion for gardening; he could grow any and every vegetable or flower when others couldn't. He loved to buy...