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THELMA LOIS SHAVER

THELMA LOIS SHAVER

Thelma Lois (May) Shaver, age 91, of New Boston, Texas, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Shaver was born on December 26, 1932, in Norphlett, Arkansas to Harry and Florence May. She was a homemaker, an ordained minister, and a member of Whaley House of Prayer. 02/21/2024 10:00 AM

JAMES FOWLER

James Fowler, age 83, of New Boston, Texas, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, at his residence. Mr. Fowler was born April 4, 1940, in West Monroe, Louisiana to Sam Jr. and Pat Fowler. He was retired from Red River Army Depot as a Management Analyst, a veteran of the US Army, and a member of the New Boston First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. 02/21/2024 10:00 AM

ANITA LONG PARKERSON

ANITA LONG PARKERSON

Anita Long Parkerson of Texarkana, Texas passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at her home. She was 71 years old. 02/21/2024 10:00 AM

MARY EMMA CLINTON

MARY EMMA CLINTON

Mary Emma Clinton of De Kalb, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at a New Boston, Texas care facility. She was 95. 02/21/2024 10:00 AM

WESLEY “BIG O” OWEN

WESLEY “BIG O” OWEN

Wesley “Big O” Owen, 60, of New Boston, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 9, 2024. 02/14/2024 10:00 AM

CAROL ANN AARON

CAROL ANN AARON

Carol Ann Aaron was born August 3, 1948, in Texarkana and passed away February 8, 2024, at the age of 76. 02/14/2024 10:00 AM

KEITH CLARK

Keith Clark, age 92, of Hooks, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at a local hospital. He was born on October 27, 1931, in Humble, Texas to Claude C. Clark, Sr. and Nellie (Jackson) Clark. 02/14/2024 10:00 AM

JOYCE LEE FREEMAN HODGE

JOYCE LEE FREEMAN HODGE

Joyce Lee Freeman Hodge, age 74, of Redwater, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 4, 2024, in a local hospital. 02/14/2024 10:00 AM

JOHNNIE HELEN MATTHEWS

JOHNNIE HELEN MATTHEWS

Johnnie Helen Matthews, age 90 of New Boston, Texas passed away in her home on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Mrs. Matthews was born August 6, 1933 in New Boston, Texas to Dennis and Nellie Mae Jackson. She was a retired educator with New Boston ISD, member of Polly Chapel Baptist Church, Bowie County Teachers Association and is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bryant ‘Matt’ Matthews, a daughter, Lisa Rochelle Spears, a brother, Curtis Alvin Jackson and a grandson Kenneth Bernard Spears, Jr. and a son in law, Donnie Kendrick She is survived by her daughters, Ethel Renee Chopp of New Boston, Texas, Karen Denise Forte and husband Kevin of New Boston, Texas, grandchildren, Bryant Keith Roberts and Kiaundra Nichelle Walker (George Sr.) of New Boston, Texas, Denisha LaDawn Forte of Bedford, Texas, great grandchildren, KyErica Rochelle Wade, George Damien Walker, Jr. (D.J.), T.J. Roberts and a host of other family and friends. 02/07/2024 10:00 AM

DONALD WAYNE MARTIN

DONALD WAYNE MARTIN

Donald Wayne Martin passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at his home in De Kalb, Texas. He was 84. 02/07/2024 10:00 AM

JAMES RAYFORD SLIDER

JAMES RAYFORD SLIDER

James Rayford Slider, age 94, of Linden, Texas, formally of Simms, Texas, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at a local care facility. He was born on April 13, 1929, in Bowie County, Texas, to Raymond and Inus Slider. 02/07/2024 10:00 AM

NEWMON HODGSON

Newmon Hodgson, of De Kalb, Texas, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at a Texarkana, Texas care facility. He was 98. 02/07/2024 10:00 AM

MARTHA “NELL” BLACKFORD

MARTHA “NELL” BLACKFORD

Martha “Nell” Blackford, age 85 of New Boston, Texas passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer, Saturday, January 20, 2024 in Nacogdoches, TX where she was residing at the Arbor Assisted Living Center. Services will be held Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 2:00 P.M in the Bates Rolf Chapel, New Boston, Texas. Interment will be in New Boston Cemetery under the direction of Bates-Rolf Funeral Home, New Boston, TX. 01/31/2024 10:00 AM

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