All Obituaries

Franklin Edward Lance, age 73, of Avery, passed away, January 17, 2021, at his residence.

Kenneth “KW” Williams, age 69, of Bogata, passed away, Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Titus Regional Medical Center.  Kenneth was born, September 10, 1951, in Odessa to Donald and Mary Lovell Williams.  He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bogata.  His father; and a sister, Edna Mitchell preceded him in death. Kenneth married Karen Mauldin on April 18, 1997.   He enjoyed team roping, a little hog hunting and his...

Charlsie Nell King Hudgins, age 83, of Annona, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Clarksville Nursing Center. Charlsie was born July 3, 1937, in Boxelder to Milton Nuil King and Abline Teague Barnwell.  Charlsie loved to sing country and gospel music, she had the voice of an angel and won several singing contests.  When she wasn’t singing, she was looking for garage sales or cooking for her family.  She met her husband, Richard, at a party in 1951.  They...

George H. Robertson born November 19, 1938, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2021.  His wife Bettie of 52 years; his parents, Hartho Hollis and Rena Ruth Patrick Robertson;  twin brother James and brother Randall Robertson and nephews Chris, James Anthony and John Robertson preceded him in death. George worked for the City of Dallas for 34 years retiring in 1997.  He and Bettie lived in Paris, Tx for many years.  They enjoyed taking day trips and visiting family...

On January 9, 2021, Virginia L. Robertson passed away in Denison, Texas at the age of 88. She was a resident of Bonham, Texas. Virginia was born May 21, 1932, in Antlers, Oklahoma to Addley and Faye (Everrett) Wilhite. She graduated from Antlers High School in 1950. On March 5, 1955 she married James Robertson in Hugo, Oklahoma. They had three sons, Jimmy, Mark, and Jeff Robertson. Virginia worked as an administrative assistant until retirement. At that time, she became a companion...

James Walter “Jim” Munday, age 78, of Clarksville, passed away, Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Paris Regional Medical Center with pneumonia with his two boys by his side. He was born the son of Ross and Dolores Wright Munday on August 19, 1942, in Chuquicamata, Chile. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, ex-wife, Nancy L. Day and one of his faithful companion’s, Cookie. Jim was raised in Fresno, California and married Nancy L. Day in 1962 but in 1976, moved and raised...

Mary Martin Brannan, age 83, of Clarksville,  passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at her residence.  Mary was born January 20, 1937 in Annona, to W.H. Martin and Lillie V. Tidwell.  Her husband, Jim Brannan, and sons Britt & Brad preceded her in death. Survivors include 2 sons, Bruce and Brian; 3 grandsons, Michael, Jeremiah and Travis; 1 granddaughter, Michelle; 11 great grandchildren. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Clarksville Funeral...

Donald Wayne “Don" Lewis, 82, of Blossom, went to be with his Lord on January 7, 2021, after a lengthy battle of renal failure and heart disease.  He was born, March 26, 1938, to Willie “Bill” and Bessie Burrow Lewis.  He married the love of his life, Wanda Lou Dodds on August 14, 1957, together they raised 4 daughters.  Don was a painter by profession.  He was especially known for his love of cars.  Don loved to paint and restore cars and...

Bobby Reese Wages, Jr., age 56 of Bogata, formerly of Avery, passed away, Tuesday, December 29, 2020.  Bobby was born, October 11, 1964, in Dallas to Bobby and Barbara Taylor Wages, Sr.  He was a member of the Cuthand United Methodist Church and Avery Lodge #921, A.F&A.M.  Preceding him in death are his mother, Barbara Wages; grandparents, John and Nancy Taylor and Bill and Ruby Wages. Survivors include his father, Bobby Wages, Sr and Wanda Gross of Avery; sister, Tina...

Johnny Mack Pate, Sr., age 66, of Ore City, passed away, Monday, December 28, 2020, at Longview Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Pate was born, December 12, 1954, in Ft.Worth, the son of Mack and Dorothy Lee Faver Pate.  He was a member of Windsor Park Baptist Church and former owner of Pate’s Pest Control.  His parents; biological mother, Lucille Shankles; and 3 grandchildren, Aiden, Anna and Kenneth preceded him in death.  Survivors include his wife, Lena Marie...