All Obituaries

Samuel Eugene Shuttlesworth of Troup, Texas fell asleep peacefully and arrived in the presence of the Lord on April 28, 2024. Gene was born on January 28, 1927, and raised in the East Texas area.  He graduated from Carlisle High School and went on to proudly serve in the U.S. Navy during WWII aboard the USS Kadashan Bay. Upon leaving the service he married the love of his life, Billye Jeanne Toole in 1951. They celebrated 73 years of marriage on February 15, 2024. Gene worked in the...

Elizabeth Ann “Annie” Stainback Knight, has departed from her earthly home, vessel to go live in a room prepared by her Father in Heaven. This transformation happened on April 26, 2024. She is so joyful and at peace in her Father’s house waiting for family and friends to join her for eternity. Annie was born in Tyler, Texas, November 10, 1946, to Oddie Jr. and Frankie Cornelison Stainback. Funeral services for Elizabeth Knight will be 10:00 am, Thursday, May 2, 2024, at...

Memorial services for James Lloyd Womack are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Cottle Funeral Home, Troup, with Jason Taylor, pastor of Bar None Church of Tatum officiating. James passed away on the morning of April 21, 2024, in the comfort of his home. James was born April 14, 1948, to the late Clara Womack and Leon Womack. He was preceded in death by his daughter Jennifer Talyeen Works. He is survived by his wife, Linda Nell Womack; sister, Shelia Carpenter and husband...

Dr. Martha Ann Anderson age 79 of Dallas, Texas died at home on April 19, 2024.  Martha was born in East Texas on February 10, 1945 to Hugh and Ada Anderson of Arp, Texas. Martha graduated Valedictorian from  Arp High School before attending Tyler Junior College; and the University of Texas in Austin. Martha then entered the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas.  Martha completed her Anesthesia residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital.  She was board...

Alice Cherry, 82, of Troup, passed away on April 9, 2024, in Troup, Texas. She was born on June 25, 1941, in Port Lavaca, Texas, to the late Enrique and Pauline Perez Rodriguez. Funeral services for Alice Cherry will be 11:00 am on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Cottle Funeral Home, Troup, Texas, with Reverend Preston Lindsey officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Cottle Funeral Home, Troup, Texas. Alice was a resident of the Troup community, and...

 Delores Florence, 86, of Liberty City, Texas, passed away on April 2, 2024. She was born on September 19, 1937, in Overton, Texas to the late Claude Gaines and Mattie Gee Burton. She was raised in Overton, Texas and a graduate of Overton High School. After graduating from business school, she married the love of her life, our daddy, James Vernon Florence, also of Overton, Texas.        Delores was affectionately known as Peewee and Memaw. She was a homemaker...

Brenda Brungot, 59, of Tyler, passed away on April 24, 2024, in Tyler, Texas. She was born on August 6, 1964, in Tyler, Texas, to Bobby and Elaine Russell Wallace. A Celebration of Life for Brenda Brungot will be from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Monday, April 5, 2024, at Park Heights Assembly of God Church, Tyler. Brenda was a resident of the Tyler community, and she enjoyed spending time with her family. She grew up in Tyler, Texas. She enjoyed watching ducks and loved pictures of Indians and...

James Michael “Slick” Howard, 53, of Troup, passed away on March 8, 2024, in Henderson, Texas. He was born on February 26, 1971, in Tyler, Texas, to James M. and Nancy Jean Garrett Howard. Funeral services for Michael “Slick” Howard will be at 11:00 am, Thursday, March 14, 2024, at The Gospel Barn Church, Troup, Texas with Michael Rushing and Steven Oaks officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Cottle Funeral Home, Troup,...

Evelyn Florence Downs, affectionately known as Maw Maw, went on to be with the Lord on March 3, 2024, in Grapevine, Texas surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born on June 21, 1930, in Troup, Texas. She attended Carlisle High School, and went on to earn a Business Degree From Tyler Business School. She retired as Office Manager of the New Mexico Oil and Gas Commission in Hobbs, N.M. On November 3, 1948, Evelyn married Ray B. Downs at her parent’s house in the Community of...

Billy Lee Blevins went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2024, in Overton, TX. He was born on February 6, 1951, in Coleman, Texas, to the late Robert Lee and Anna Fay Day Blevins. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Billy worked in the oilfield as a roughneck for 40 years. He loved hunting, fishing, drinking, and smoking his cigarettes. He lived a simple life and would help anybody but might bitch about it while helping. He was proud of his Indian Heritage, he was part...