All Obituaries

June Robertson, age 86, of Avery, passed away, Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at her residence. Services are pending with Clarksville Funeral Home.

Arthur F. (Buddy) Langston of Clarksville passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, at his home after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Mr. Langston was born Aug. 30, 1932, in Tupelo, Miss., a son of App and Arvella Carroll Langston. He married Marveline Robbins Taylor on Aug. 11, 1979. After graduation from Fulbright High School, he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in Alaska. When his military hitch ended he began working for the Texas Department of Transportation. After a number...

Marion Austin Anderson, age 77, of Bogata, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at his residence. Marion was born June 7, 1943, in Paris to Fred and Myrtle Maggs Anderson.  Preceding him in death are his parents and his wife, Ruby Anderson. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Clarksville Funeral Home. Survivors include his 2 sons, Paul Anderson of Paris and Tony Livingston of Bogata; his daughter, Kimberly Lindsey of Bagwell; 2 sisters, Mary Anderson and Linda...

Johnny, 62 of Watauga, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020, in Cisco Texas.  He was born August 13, 1958 in Clarksville Texas, the son of Carroll and Francis McDowell. Johnny was the owner of McDowell and Son Construction and Roofing.  He was a proud 15-year member of the BFMC and was known to his boozefighter brothers as Little John. Johnny was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents Roy and Oma McDowell and Maternal Grandparents  Lola Bell and William Hardman...

Don Lawayne Townes, age 82, died on November 15, 2020 in Humble, Texas. He was welcomed to his heavenly home by Jesus and many loved ones. A celebration of his life is planned for Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Aikin Grove Baptist Church with Rev. James Brown officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until service time on Sunday at the church. Don, the son of John Thomas and Beulah Townes, was born August 22, 1938 in Clarksville, Texas. He graduated from...

John Arthur Decker, age 94, of Avery, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Focused Care of Clarksville. Mr. Decker was born July 1, 1926 in Doniphan, Missouri to Jesse and Belle Larue Decker. John served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Avery Missionary Baptist Church. His wife, Virginia Decker and 8 siblings preceded him in death. Mr. Decker was a retired supervisor for the Tarrant County Water Board. He was an accomplished welder, a Mason, and a loving grandfather. He was a...

Daniel Dean Nix, age 63, of Clarksville, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Daniel was born February 10, 1957, in Odessa to Leroy and Margaret Thacker Nix.  His parents and wife, Teresa Nix precede him in death. The family will receive friends Monday, November 9, 2020, from 6:00 to 8:00p.m. at Clarksville Funeral Home. Graveside services are set for 12:00p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Bogata Cemetery with Ryan Clark officiating.  Burial is under the direction of...

Billy Jack Meeks, age 85, of Desoto, passed away, Tuesday, November 3, 2020, in Duncanville.  Mr. Meeks was born October 7, 1935, in St. Clair County, Alabama to Louis and Claire Mize Meeks.  He served in the U.S. Marines and was retired from LTV Areospace.  Eleven siblings preceded him in death.  Survivors include his daughter, Sandra Lynne  Peek and husband, Kenneth of Boxelder; and a great friend, Dot Hargrave. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of...

David Ray Duley, age 78, of Detroit, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020, at Paris Regional Medical Center.  David was born February 6, 1942, in Poseyville, Indiana to John and Evelyn Overton Duley.  David enjoyed his involvement with lamb showing at the county fair.  He loved camping and the outdoors and was the president of DYSA for many years.  He worked for Campbell Soup for 19 years and drove a propane truck until becoming disabled.  David was a member of East...

Verta Mae McNabb, age 92, of Clarksville, passed away, Sunday, November 1, 2020, at The Arkansas State Veterans Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  Mrs. McNabb was born October 6, 1928, in Glenwood, Arkansas to Willis and Myrtle Mae Nash Caldwell.  Her parents and her husband, Basil A. McNabb preceded her in death.  She was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Clarksville.  Private Family Graveside Services are set for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2020 at...