All Obituaries

Bobby Joe Glass, age 85, went to his heavenly home on March 30, 2020, at The Oaks in White Settlement.  He was born February 24, 1935, in Red River County, the son of Willie E. Glass and Nora Perkins Glass.  Bobby was a very strong Christian man. He always enjoyed teaching Sunday school and leading the music in various churches throughout the years. He is preceded in death by one son, Bobby Joe Glass, Jr. He is survived by wife, Mary Glass of Ft. Worth; daughters, Vicki Reep and...

Billie Jo Grant, age 92, of Avery, passed away, Monday, March 30, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Avery. Billie was born November 24, 1927, in Winfield to Bill and Ethel Garretson Crooks. Billie was a resident of Avery and a faithful member of Avery Missionary Baptist Church. She was an active member in the choir and nursery. Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, Wilson Grant of 58 years and her sister, MaryLou Metts. There will be an open visitation at Avery...

Robert James White, age 32, of Avery, passed away, March 28, 2020, near Avery.  Robert was born, July 11, 1987, in Casper, Wyoming.  He was the son of Keith and Kimberley Marcum Chorjel.  Robert was a wonderful husband and father and was employed with Cooper Tire in Texarkana.  His father, Keith Chorjel preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Cortney Price White of Avery; son, Keith White; and daughter, Camille White both of Avery; mother, Kimberley Chorjel;...

George Dalton Jackson, Jr. age 71, of Avery, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020, at his residence. Dalton was born November 23, 1948, in Clarksville to George Dalton Jackson and Ruby Ruth “Billie” Barger Jackson, Sr. He was a 1967 graduate of Avery High School. His father preceded him in death. He was a rancher and cattle buyer and had a knack about finding the perfect set of cattle for his clients. Dalton was an avid deer hunter. He enjoyed many years of hunting with his family...

Robert Cecil Ray, age 88, of Manchester, passed away quietly in his home, March 21, 2020, doing what he loved to do, sitting in his heat room watching the deer, squirrels, birds and foxes as he enjoyed everyday. Robert was born on April 20, 1931, in the Manchester Community of Red River County. He was the son of Cecil Jefferson and Thelma Garrett Ray. He was preceded in death by his parents; and the love of his life, Ila Jean Ray. He was a second generation carpenter of a 4 generation family...

Michael Wade “Mike” Smith, age 58, of Clarksville, passed away, Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Baylor Scott and White in Plano. Mike was born, July 11, 1961, in Comanche, Oklahoma to Weldon Wade and Cleatta Belle Dalton Smith. He graduated from Ryan High School and attended the Double “RR” Cowboy Church in Clarksville. Mike was employed with the Halliburton Company for over 18 years and later owned MPC Consulting. He and his wife, Pam enjoyed their time on their ranch...

Marvin Daniel “M.D.” Whittle, Jr., age 80, of the Manchester Community, passed away, Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at his home. M.D. was born May 29, 1939, in Paris to Marvin Daniel and Willie Elizabeth Nailling Whittle, Sr.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Dorothy Ann Elizabeth Pearce. M.D. attended Manchester and Addielou schools and graduated from the Detroit Independent School District. After high school he attended Draughon's Business...

Linda Jo Cruce, age 76 of Avery, passed away, Thursday, March 12, 2020, in Avery. She was born on October 2, 1943 to Horace and Virgie Bailey Cruce in Clarksville. Linda was a retired Teacher.  She received her Bachelors Degree from The University of Houston. Linda is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors are her sister; Lena Hutte of Longview, 1 brother; Bailey Cruce and wife, Joyce of Avery; 6 nieces, and her great nieces and nephews. Cremation services are...

Tempie Stephens Johnson passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas.  She fought a long, hard battle with infections and kept her smile and positive influence throughout her illness.  Tempie was born in Bagwell, Texas on April 2, 1943 to Helen Briggs Stephens and William Stephens.  Her father passed away when she was 3 months old, and Tempie was raised by her mother and step-father, Helen and Kirk Barton. Tempie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law,...

Burrell Wayne Harvey, 62, of Clarksville, Texas died March 7, 2020. He was born in Denton, Texas on January 14, 1958 to James Paul Harvey and Brenda Whitsell Harvey. He attended Clarksville schools where he graduated in 1976. While there he was active in all sports as well as auto mechanics at the vocational school. Burrell’s love of racing, fast cars and motorcycles was fostered by him being raised in the local, family owned Chevrolet dealership, J.P. Harvey Motors. He had a passion...