All Obituaries

A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. Cheryl Smith, age 62, of Burleson, Texas passed away on Tuesday April 16, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas Cheryl was born on December 6, 1961, in Lawton, Oklahoma. Cheryl was an entrepreneur who accomplished many things in her life. She was a strong independent woman with the most selfless heart. She put herself through beauty school as well as real estate school where she held license in both. She had a cleaning business...

Jerry Robinson, age 91, of Avery, passed away, Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Clarksville Nursing Center.  Jerry was born July 20, 1932, in Texarkana to Eddie and Cleoda McMillian Robinson.  He served in the U.S. Army during Korea and was a member of the Avery Missionary Baptist Church. Jerry was an entrepreneur and owner of Chicken Hawk Inc.  He enjoyed Ranching and watching Rodeo’s.  Jerry lived an adventurist life and will be laid to rest in his handmade casket he...

Mary Jo Hooser, age 90, of Clarksville, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Clarksville Nursing Center. Mrs. Hooser was born July 14, 1933, in English to Luther and Beulah Joyner Storey. Her parents; her husband Henry Hooser; and sisters, Lilian Storey Bond, Ella Storey Sheppard, Lois Mae Storey Conley, and Mabel Storey Sheppard all preceded her in death. Mary Jo was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan especially in the Hay Day’s!  She enjoyed checking the cows with Henry and loved her...

Prairie Joe Booth, infant daughter of Harley Thompson and Zackery Booth, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at Paris Regional Hospital.The family will receive friends Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Lindeman Chapel of Clarksville Funeral Home from 1:00 to 2:00PM.Prairie is survived by her great grandparents, Carolyn Thompson of Winthrop, Arkansas and J.B. Weemes of Clarksville, her grandparents, Leigh Ann Booth of New Braunfels and Chuck Booth of Clarksville, her parents, Harley Thompson and...

Deborah Diane Stewart English, age 67, of Bogata, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at her residence.Debbie was born October 10, 1956, in Clarksville to William "Bill" and Salestine Alsup Stewart.  Preceding her in death are her parents; 2 sisters, Vickie Bryant and Peggy Burge. Debbie worked at almost all convenient stores across Red River County..  She had a quick wit about her where no one was safe from her picking on them. She loved her family, kids, grandchildren and her...

Gail Watson, age 83, of Clarksville, passed away, Monday, April 1, 2024, at Clarksville Nursing Center.  Mrs. Watson was born, April 1, 1941, in Clarksville to Shelby Lee and Oppie Gladys Brady Smith.  Her son, Johnny Lee Stringer; sister, Virginia Joyce Butler; and brother, Virgil L. Smith all preceded her in death.  Gail enjoyed singing, was a great seamstress and quilter.  She loved her family and adored her grandchildren.  Gail was a member of the First Baptist...

Geri Knowles was born on December 17, 1932, and went to her heavenly home on March 30, 2024, at age 91. The daughter of William and Pearl Rushing she spent most of her childhood in Cuthand and graduated from Bogata public schools. Her early life also included moves to Oklahoma as her parents moved to different places for employment. In January 1950 she married the love of her life, Steve Edward Knowles of Maple. He was a handsome veteran returning from service in the Navy in the Second World...

Jack Shelby, age 88, of Detroit, passed away, March 29, 2024, at his home.  He was the fourth boy born to Pat and Lilly White Shelby on December 20, 1935.  Due to his mother’s illness, Jack was raised by his aunt, Fannie White and uncle, Add McDonald.  He married Marilyn Trapp on June 18, 1955.  Mr. Shelby worked on a roofing crew in Victoria and Port Lavaca.  In 1957, they moved to Amarillo where he was employed by Gugenheim Supply, James Dunn Supply and...

Darin Gene Peek, age 57, of Annona, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his residence.Darin was born March 2, 1967, in Clarksville to Barry and Paula McLeroy Peek.  Darin was a hardworking man and loved his job.  He was a superintendent for horizontal directional drilling rig.  Darin’s sarcastic sense of humor was well known and loved.  He loved all things outdoors, and especially loved his family and his animals. His father preceded him in death.The family will...

Wanda Joyce Kelley Perschke, age 80, passed on March 24, 2024.  Mrs. Perschke was born in Avery to James Lester and Annie Selena McGregor Kelley. Her husband, Oliver J. Perschke, brother,  James Kelley, sister, Jo Coil, step- brother, Curtis Hill and step- sister, Marie Denniston all preceded her in death.   She is survived by her sister Sue Cobb, half sisters, Barbara Kelley and Geneva Owens; nieces, Linda Langston and Melissa Sheen; nephew, David Zimmerman; her three...