1944-2024 James Harrison “Jimmy” Byrd, 80, made his entrance into the world on June 5, 1944. He was the son of proud parents, Charles “Red” and Alta “Nita” Byrd and went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at his home in Columbus, Texas.

1952-2024 Ruby Mordessa Nealy, 72, passed away on December 1, 2024, at her home. Ruby, better known as “Mordessa” and “Ruru,” was born on October 26, 1952, to John and Jessie Mitchell McAdams in Madisonville, Texas.

1955-2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cleveland Lee Turner, a beloved father, husband and friend who passed away on December 1, 2024. Cleveland, 68, was born on December 20, 1955, in Dallas, Texas, to proud parents, Frankie Lee and Florince Turner.

1944-2024 Carroll Thomas Andrews, 79, affectionately known by his family and friends as “Tommy,” and his immediate siblings as “Bubba,” passed away on December 6, 2024, at his residence in Normangee, Texas. He was the son of proud parents, Robert “Dick” Wiley, Sr.

1940-2024 Lela Nell Ivey peacefully departed this life on December 4, 2024, in Crockett, Texas, at the age of 83. Lela was born on December 22, 1940, in Madisonville, Texas, to Charlie Thomas and Carmen (Whittington) Jett.

1928-2024 Willie W. Turner, 96 years, 2 months, and 14 days, of Centerville, TX passed away Wednesday, November 27, in Cleveland, TX.

1966-2024 Denise (Ivey) Smotek, 58, went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2024, with her husband and son by her side. She was born on October 19, 1966, in Anchorage, Alaska to her joyful parents Samuel and Lela Nell (Jett) Ivey.

1933-2024 Harry Winston Tinsley, known by most as Winston, lept joyfully into the arms of his Savior with a healed body and mind on November 28, 2024, at the age of 91. Winston was born on June 20, 1933, in the Connor Community of Madison County, Texas to Harry and Anna Pauline (Carter) Tinsley.

1933-2024 Harry Winston Tinsley, born on June 20, 1933, in Madison County, Texas, peacefully entered eternal rest on Thanksgiving morning. He was the cherished son of Harry Lee Tinsley and Anna Pauline Carter.

1953-2024 Pamela Sue (Wallin) Rice, aged 71, passed away on November 12, 2024, at Hermann Memorial Southwest Hospital. Born on June 8, 1953, Pamela was a testament to resilience and perseverance, overcoming life’s challenges with grace and determination.