All Obituaries

Carrie Pearl Cole left this life for one of eternal rest on May 17th at the age of 86. Carrie was born in 1935 in Lanes Chapel, Texas, the second of four sisters. As a young girl she excelled in drawing, singing, horseback riding, and playing piano—and was quite the athlete on the hardwoods of Dimple High School. In 1952, at a local café, a teenaged Carrie encountered a young soldier with a transistor radio listening to “Kaw-Liga” by Hank Williams. Over the course...

Jack Parks, age 69, of Clarksville, passed away, Monday, May 17, 2022, at his residence. Jack was born May 25, 1952 in Clarksville to Wayne and Margaret Helen Hancock Parks. His parents preceded him in death. He was a 1971 graduate of Clarksville High School and attended cosmetology and real estate colleges. Jack was a florist and was well known for his floral designs. Survivors include his sister, Suzanne Parks Fulbright of Clarksville; nieces, Camille Hines and husband, Dale of...

Kristi Lee Barnett Canant, age 58, of Idabel, Oklahoma, formerly of Clarksville, passed away, Friday, May 13, 2022, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma after battling an illness with cancer. She was born August 20, 1963 in Clarksville to Morris (Jack) and Bess Barnett. Kristi was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Stormy, her father; and her brother, Wayne Barnett. She was a 1981 graduate of Clarksville High School. Kristi was a former hair stylist and instruction in Idabel, Oklahoma for...

Norbert Joe Hasenak, age 99, of Paris, passed away, Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Paris Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hasenak retired from the El Paso Natural Gas and Oil Company. He was born in Lubbock on December 15, 1922 to Fredrick and Cecilia Miller Hasenak. He was of the Catholic faith and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. His brother, Robert Hasenak preceded him in death. A Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Gaven...

Harley Grace Goodwin, age 18, of Avery, passed away, Monday, May 9, 2022, at Hunt County Regional Hospital in Greenville. Due to injuries from an automobile accident. She was born February 1, 2004, to Jesse Goodwin and Sonja Dodson in Texarkana. Harley was a Senior at Avery High School and a waitress at the Italian Bistro in Clarksville. She was a hardworker, loved painting and family oriented. Harley loved her family and friends very much. You never saw her...

Mikael (Mike) Kelsoe, age 69, of Avery, passed away, Sunday, May 8, 2022, at a Texarkana, Texas Hospital. Mike was born, November 5, 1952, in Clarksville to Hurshel and Effie Nicks Kelsoe. He was a 1971 graduate of Avery High School and a member of the Annona First Baptist Church. Mike was a hard worker, a well known heavy equipment operator, rancher and joker. His parents; wife, Elaine Kelsoe; and a nephew, Dwight Kelsoe preceded him in death. Funeral services are set for 10:00 AM...

Pat B. McCoy, age, 92, of Clarksville, passed away, Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Paris Regional Medical Center. She was born, Feburary 17, 1930, in Dalhart to Charles and Lexie Roberts Bradley. After her father died her mother remarried Harvey R. Parkey who was the best step dad in the world. Pat attended Dalhart schools and graduated at age 16 when she enrolled at North Texas University. Her parents; her brother, Jack C. Bradley; and two nephews, Johnny and Aaron Bradley preceded her in...

Gene Alton “Butch” Stephens, age 71 passed away May 01, 2022, at Texas Health Harris in Ft. Worth, Texas. Born to John Alton Stephens and Billy Doyce Jeanes, July 11, 1950, in McKinney, Texas. His Dad quickly gave him the nickname “Butch”. All his family members know him by “Butch”, which some do not recognize Gene, when referring to Gene Stephens. He was of the Baptist faith. He graduated from McKinney High School in 1968. He attended some colleges. He...

Allan Scott Ward, age 62, of Bogata, passed away, Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at his residence. Allan was born, October 25, 1959, in Arlington to John and Nadine McCullar Ward. His son, Noah Scott Ward; brother, Mark Ward, his parents; and a niece, Johna Ingram all preceded him in death. He was a 1978 graduate of Rivercrest High School and was employed with Preifert Manufacturing in Mt. Pleasant. Allan married Tina Stewart on February 14, 1992, in Bogata. He enjoyed keeping everything at the...

Lynn Lambert, age 55, of Maud, passed away, Sunday, April 24, 2022, at his residence. Lynn was born July 15, 1966, in Mt. Pleasant to Lev “Bunk” and Maudie Steelman Lambert. He was a 1985 graduate of Avery High School and a member of Avery Lodge #921 AF&AM. Lynn was employed with Ward Timber Company, loved fishing, cooking and was a great craftsman. He loved his family and was a member of the Gravel Hill Baptist Church. His parents preceded him in death. Survivors include...