Joyce Cordelia (Dean) Maness Sharp; formerly of the Elwood Community; passed away on June 25, 2021 in Paris, TX. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday; July 1, 2021 at Day Funeral Home Chapel in Madisonville, TX with the burial to follow at Allphin Cemetery in Midway, TX.

Elizabeth Jo “Doe Doe” Cannon, 94, of Madisonville, TX went to be with the Lord on June 25, 2021. She was born December 25, 1926 in Madisonville, TX to Ephriam Loyd and Bessie Jane Winters Whitmire. Jo is preceded in death by her parents; husband Will Ernest Cannon; brothers Dalton Sidney Whitmire and Loyd Junior Whitmire and sister Freeda Coece Whitmire Murray. She is survived by her children and their spouses Bill Cannon (Sherry), Dianne Simpson (Bill), Carl Cannon (Lisa) and Joe Lloyd Cannon (Shirley); grandchildren Clint Cannon (Lacey), Hillary Hathorn (Jason), Will Simpson, Dixie Lacy (Matt), Dustin Cannon (Mandy), Caroline Boyd (Tyler), Corey Cannon and Lori Patterson (Chris); 11 great grandchildren and numerous other family members and friends.

Anthony was born August 1, 1954 to Lois Kendrick and Samuel Green. He was an avid student of O.H. Herman Schools. He was raised by his mother and adopted father, Matthew King, Sr. Tony received the call to discipleship at an early age while learning at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Van Vleck under the leadership of Pastor Ollie Reynolds. Tony worked alongside Mathew learning his trade and became a mechanic’s helper as a young boy. He played sports, enjoyed homemaking and was a member of the FFA while in school. Anthony was a member of the Van Vleck High School Graduating Class of 1972. He graduated from Prairie View A&M University, majoring in drafting in 1976. He followed the Calling of His Savior, JESUS Christ and became a Baptist Minister at Outreach Baptist Church, Houston, Texas, under the leadership of Pastor Leonard L. Favorite in the late 90’s. Tony continued his service in the ministry as an Assistant Minister at Lakeview Missionary Baptist Church in Madisonville until COVID struck his earthly temple.

Funeral services for Mr. Ronald Greenfield, 83, were held 3 p.m., Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Living Truth Church, Madisonville, Texas. Bro. Lon McVeigh officiated the service. Internment followed in Ten Mile Cemetery in rural Madison County, Texas.

Funeral services for Mrs. Nelva (Cole) Pratt, 93, were held 2 p.m., Monday, June 21, 2021 at Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas. Dr. Paul Dorsey officiated the service. Interment followed in Ten Mile Cemetery.

Ramona Posada Valdez, 79, of Madisonville Texas, passed away on June 8, 2021 in Madisonville, Texas. A Rosary was held Friday, June 11, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Madisonville Funeral Home, 1511 E.

Patricia Ann Phillips, 73, of Madisonville, Texas passed away on June 7, 2021. Patricia was born on March 4, 1948, to Harold Eugene Aman and Helen Laverne Singleton in Bridgeport, Texas. Patricia had lived in Madison County since 2014 coming from Elkhart, Texas. During her life, Patricia was a hairdresser for many years and a housewife. She also handmade clothes for her children. Looking back now, her children thought the clothes were beautiful. Patricia dedicated her entire life to Christ. She was a devoted Christian woman with a heart of gold.

In the morning … Martha Ella Brown was the baby of five siblings born to Rich and Arizona June Brown. She was born September 27, 1937 in Madisonville, Madison County, Texas.

Dr. Mark Leon Bennett, age 53, of Madisonville, Texas passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in College Station, Texas. Mark’s life was celebrated at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at The First United Methodist Church in Madisonville, TX. The visitation began at noon in Wesley Hall at The First United Methodist Church. Rev. Jim Jackson officiated.

Ignacio Delgado was born March 28, 1981 in Houston, Texas to Artemio & Lourdes (Garnica) Delgado. He had lived in Madisonville, Texas for the past fifteen years and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Madisonville. Ignacio enjoyed gaming and building gaming computers, as well as Comic Con conventions and collecting various memorabilia.