All Obituaries

Sarah Lou Grant Francis passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 5, 2026, at her home in Athens, Texas. She was 89 years old. Sarah was born at home in English, Texas, on June 24, 1937, to William and Una Vee Coffman Grant. She spent her early years on a working farm in English before her family moved to Hooks, Texas, where her father opened Thomas & Grant Grocery. In school, Sarah was active and spirited — she loved softball and band, played the clarinet, and in her later high ...

Richard Fryar, age 58, of Clarksville, passed away, Sunday, July 5, 2026, at his residence.  Richard was born, April 23, 1968, in Clarksville to Howard and Linda Caldwell Fryar.  His father, grandparents and an uncle, Dennis Caldwell preceded him in death. Richard was a friend to all.  He was an entrepreneur and a profectionist who did a little of everything from hauling rock to hauling logs out of the woods. Richard loved hunting, fishing the Red River and looking for ...

Jack Putteet, 85, of Clarksville passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, at his residence.   Jack was born, January 9, 1941, in Red River County to William and Vera Curlee Putteet.  He served in the U.S. Navy.  His parents and other family members, Virginia Ward, Charles Putteet, Martha Jo Redburn and Hayden Putteet all preceded him in death. Graveside services with Military Honors are scheduled for 11:30 A.M., Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Tuggle Springs Cemetery.  ...

Glenn Huddleston, age 74, of Paris, passed away, Monday, June 29, 2026, at Paris Regional Medical Center. Glen was born December 2, 1951, in Grapevine, Texas to Wayne Miller and Ima Beatrice Anderson Huddleston. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Gloria Huddleston; his brother, Ray Huddleston and his sister, Linda Pearl Huddleston. Survivors include his brother Sherman Huddleston, daughter Glenda, son Richard ‘Rick’, and other family members.  The ...

Charlotte Martz Vanderhoff, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Focused Care of Clarksville.   She went to be with her Lord at the age of 60 years old.  She was born, November 12, 1965, in Texarkana, Arkansas to Billy Gene and Clara May Martz.  Her parents, stepdad, Ron Elkins and her son, Joshua Latham preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband/partner of 24 years, David Dowden of Avery, her son, Nicholas Crisp and wife of Pine Bluff, ...

Roger Glenn Rushing, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Tampa, Florida. Roger was born on July 28, 1961, in Clarksville, Texas, to Rheudy Rushing and Dorothy Brown Rushing. He graduated from Clarksville High School in 1979. In 1982, Roger enlisted in the United States Navy, where he proudly served for six years. During his military career, he completed boot camp in San Diego, California, followed by Basic Enlisted Engineering (BEE) School and Electrician's Mate ...

In Loving Memory of David "Redd" Stringer Jr. Redd lived his life wide open, loud, and unfiltered. On June 22, 2026, he was taken from us far too soon at the age of 33 in a head-on collision in Queen City, Texas. He left this world exactly as he was: a good-natured smart-ass who lived and loved fiercely - and as a man who had overcome his hardest battles. His greatest victory If you knew Redd during the rougher years, you knew a young man who fought the heavy demons of addiction ...

James Mark Bain, age, 69, of Rockwall, passed away, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at his residence.  He was born, March 19, 1957, in Commerce to James Billy and Dorothy Aikin Bain.  James was a 1975 graduate of Bryan Adams High School and East Texas State University.  He then started his teaching and coaching career.  His parents, a sister, Deborah Rigney and mother-in-love, Carolynn Clayton preceded him in death.   James is survived by his wife of 41 years, Chase ...

Sarah Ann Harvey, age 92, of Annona, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026. Sarah was born August 31, 1933, in Annona, Texas, to John Edward and Velma Felts Garrett. Sarah was a lifelong resident of Red River County, an accomplished gardener who shared her bounty with others in the community, and a renown cattle rancher who was quick to share advice on the subject. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Richard Harvey. Survivors ...

Carolyn Jean Kimbriel, age 77, of Avery, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at her residence.  Carolyn was born, October 7, 1948, in Avery to Marvin Gleen and Lydia Deaton Estes.  She was a 1967 graduate of Avery High School.  Carolyn retired from the Texarkana Texas Police Department and was their first female dispatcher.  She attended the Avery Methodist Church and was a member of the Avery Eastern Star.   Survivors include her uncle, Tiimon Deaton and ...