Obituaries

Dorothy “Nell” Pickens-Willis was born on May 25, 1956 in Dallas, Texas to parents, Dorothy M. Dickey and Raymond Pickens. Dorothy accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Pastor Hampton at Johnson Memorial. She later served under the leadership of Elder Leroy Johnson. Dorothy married her husband, Larry D. Willis, April 12, 1998 and she loved him dearly. They raised six beautiful children together.

Barbara Ann (Lattner) Allen, 80 of Madisonville, TX; passed away on Wednesday; February 17, 2021 in Dallas, TX. A visitation is scheduled from 12pm – 1pm on Wednesday; February 24th, at Day Funeral Home in Madisonville, TX.

Amanda Faye Shadle, 37, entered into eternal rest February 11, 2021. She fought a difficult battle for several weeks that eventually led her home into the arms of her Heavenly Father.

Bettie Jo Faust, age 82, passed to be with her Lord and savior on February 6, 2021. She was born December 21, 1938 in Madison County, Texas.

Linda Bracewell Massey, 76, of Needville, Texas, passed away on February 2, 2021 in Richmond, Texas. She was born on September 20, 1944 in Bedias, Grimes County, Texas to Raymond and Mary Bracewell. Her hobbies included making crafts, shopping, tending to her garden, and taking care of her many dogs overs the years. She was a proud “Mamaw “to her seven grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Linda will truly be missed.

Cathy Ann Patrick passed away February 1, 2021 in Madisonville, Texas at the age of fifty-six years. She was born June 27, 1964 in Baytown, Texas to parents, Willie, Jr.

Sandra Kay Mixon, 72, passed away on February 1, 2021 at St. Joseph Health in Bryan, Texas, while surrounded by her loving family. Her passing was due to complications caused by COPD. Sandra is survived by her step mother Faynell Moore; husband, Richard Mixon; brothers, Charlie and Steve Moore; and her children Cynthia Petty, Teresa Packer, Terry Harvey, and Ricky Mixon. She is predeceased by her mother, Jessie Marie Moore; father, Wadus Moore; nephew Adam Moore, and son-in-law Randy Hudson.

On February 12, 1950 in Huntsville, TX; Calvin Mills “Buddy” Sloan was welcomed into this world by his parents; O’Neal and Rella (Whitley) Sloan and his two older sisters. Buddy passed away on December 24, 2020 in Bryan, TX. Buddy’s life will be celebrated on Friday; February 12, 2021 (his birthday) at 1:30PM at The Truman Kimbro Center in Madisonville, TX.

Owen Craig McDonald was born March 21, 1938 in Hallettsville, Texas. His parents were Charles W. McDonald and Mary (Clayton) McDonald. When Craig graduated from high school, he went into military service with the United States Army and served the next twenty-three years. He was stationed for a time at Ft. Bragg in North Carolina and served two tours in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Craig was a member of the Special Forces and was a “Green Beret”. He was honorably discharged as a Master Sergeant (E8).

Raymond Douglas Byrd, 75, passed away on January 29, 2021 while surrounded by his loving family. His passing was due to complications caused by COVID pneumonia.