All Obituaries

Jerry Mac Varley was born on July 6, 1936 to Gilbert Herman and Lucille McGuire Varley in Red River County. Proceeding him in death are his parents. He married the former Wanda Storey of English on June 9, 1956, and they recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Together they have 4 children: Vicky, Julie, Val, and Brad. Mac graduated from Clarksville High School in 1954, then attended East Texas State University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Social Science. He later...

Billy Richard Ruff, age 68, of Hooks, passed away, Monday, July 12, 2021, at his residence. Billy was born in Bisbee, Arizona to Billy Ray and Patricia Marie Peek Ruff. He was a teacher, his parents and a sister, Terri Ruff preceded him in death. He is survived by his son; Justin Ruff and wife Rachel of Keller, two grandchildren; Kyla and Elijah Ruff and numerous other relatives and friends.  Cremation services are under the direction of Clarksville Funeral Home.  

Mark Anthony Beers, age 63, of Clarksville, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family and friends. Mark was born, November 12, 1957, in Freeport, Texas to Winfred “Wimpy” and Dorothy Gene Smith Beers. His parents; an infant son, Garrett Anthony and step-mother, Odessa Beers, preceded him in death. He retired from Luminant in Mt. Pleasant. He was a faithful member of the Lone Star Congregational Methodist Church and loved his church family. Mark was a...

Dr. James F. Kelty, D.V.M., of Clarksville, Texas, passed peacefully from this earth, on July 9, 2021. Jimmy, known as “Little Doc” was born on October 30, 1923, in Clarksville, Texas, to Winifred Pearl and Dennis F. Kelty. He attended Clarksville schools, graduating in 1941. Jimmy was one of four children. He had two older sisters, Harriet Cleo, Elma Louise, and a younger brother, Dr. Cecil Kelty, also a veterinarian. All preceded him in death. He attended Texas A&M College...

Mary Humphrey, age 93, of Clarksville, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Clarksville Nursing Center. Mary was born May 7, 1928, in Clarksville to Truman and Vera Mae Shelton Humphrey. Her parents and brother, Durwood Humphrey preceded her in death. Graveside services are set for 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2021, at Lone Star Cemetery, with Rev. Ryan Youngblood officiating. Burial is under the direction of Clarksville Funeral Home. Mary is survived by her cousins, Barbara Ward of...

Joe Kenneth Haddock, age 96, of Clarksville, passed away Sunday, July 4th, 2021, at Clarksville Nursing Center. Joe was born November 21, 1924, in Pecan Gap to Leslie and Laura Ann Francis Haddock. Preceding him in death are his parents, his wife, Mary Lou Haddock; 2 sons, Kenneth Haddock and John  William Haddock and his daughter, Sherry Ann Haddock. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Clarksville Funeral Home. Survivors include his son, Joe N. Haddock and wife, Dianne...

Kay Ross, age 68, of Bogata, passed away, Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at U.T.Southwest Hospital in Dallas.  Kay was born, February 28, 1953, in Morrilton, Arkansas to Johnnie Ray and Veda Wilma Jean Egger Campbell. She married Richard Ross, August 24, 1973, in Gilmore, Arkansas. Kay formerly was the Tax Assessor Collector for Rivercrest ISD and currently employed in the Titus County Tax Assessor Office.  Kay enjoyed life, she was an avid shopper, especially for Kendra Scott jewerly,...

Justin Tyler Lester, age 38, of Clarksville, passed away, Sunday, June 27, 2021, at his residence.  Justin was a former employee of Kimberly Clark, he loved sports and anything to do with History.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church.  Justin was born in Houston on December 23, 1982.  He was the son of Jerry and Mildred Barger Lester.  His father preceded him in death. Survivors include his mother, Mildred Lester of Clarksville; 2 sisters, Janette Braden of...

Mrs. Deborah Peek, 66, of Clarksville, Tx. died Saturday afternoon, June 26, 2021  at her residence. Deborah was born July 27, 1954 to Ralph and Marie McManns Gates in Conroe, Tx.  Was employed as a Correctional Officer for 33 years at TDCJ.  She is survived by her husband, Billy Peek of Clarksville , 2 daughters, 2 sisters and 2 brothers.  Cremation arrangements are under the direction of  Clarksville Funeral Home.

David Farney Harmon, age 74, of Paris, passed away, Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Stillhouse Nursing Center in Paris. David was born February, 17, 1947, in Hollis, Oklahoma to John Farney and Mary Harmon.  His parents and brother, Bob Harmon preceded him in death. The family will receive friends one hour before service time at Clarksville Funeral Home. Funeral services are set for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021, In Lindeman Chapel of Clarksville Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Austin...