1948 – 2026 Curtistene Baylor, 77, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior January 5, 2026. She passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones.

1941 – 2026 Patricia Ann (Mayes) Sweetin, 84 years of Iola, passed away on January 6, 2026 in Madisonville. Her life will be celebrated with a visitation for her family and friends from 6 to p.m., January 13, 2026, at Day Funeral Home.

Naomi Marcialine (Corley) Crouch, 85 years, a long-time resident of Madisonville, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 3, 2026, in The Woodlands. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Bedias Baptist Church with Bro. Paul Brantner officiating. The burial will follow at Bedias Baptist Cemetery. The visitation is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. prior to the service.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Lewis 'Johnny' Eskridge Jr., who left this world on December 24, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on June 19, 1954, in Madisonville, Texas, Johnny was the beloved son of John Lewis, Sr., and Dorothy (Miller) Eskridge.

1952 – 2025 Billy Don Emert, 73 years, 3 months, and 19 days, of The Mount Tabor Community in Madisonville, TX passed away Sunday; December 21, 2025 in Bryan, TX. His life was celebrated 2:30 p.m.

1963 – 2025 Robert Arlan Wells, 62 years and 17 days of Bedias, TX passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 at his home. His life will be celebrated with his family and friends at 5 p.m.

Milton Earl Roberts, 90 years, 2 months and 14 days of Willis, TX, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Conroe, TX. Graveside services are scheduled for 1 p.m.

1947 – 2025 Ellen (Evans) Jenkines, 78 years, 2 months, and 10 days of Madisonville, TX, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 in Bryan, TX. Her life will be celebrated at 2 p.m.

1934 – 2025 Joan Marsh Rigby Mitchell passed away on December 5, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born on October 26, 1934, in Angleton, Texas, to her loving parents, Mary Louise (Brooks) Marsh and William Elmo Marsh.