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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

PAUL THOMAS WIGGINS

PAUL THOMAS WIGGINS

Paul Thomas Wiggins, 71, of New Boston, Texas, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024. Paul is survived by his wife of 47 years, Vicki, his two children, Joshua (wife – Rendi) and Jarrod (wife – Claudia), his four grandchildren, Sanders & Jack Henry and Stetson & Sadie, his sister Joan, and many other family members who he dearly loved. 01/24/2024 10:00 AM

NANCY FAYE CARLOW

NANCY FAYE CARLOW

In loving memory of Nancy Faye Carlow, born on April 27, 1944, in Maud, Texas, and peacefully departed this life on January 13, 2024 at her home. A cherished soul, her kindness and warmth touched the lives of many. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, H.J. “Scooter” and Hazel Smith, her brother Hiram Smith, her sister Annette Barberee, and granddaughter Gracyn Carlow. 01/24/2024 10:00 AM

JESSICA RAE BURGIN

JESSICA RAE BURGIN

Jessica Rae Burgin of De Kalb, Texas passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at a Dallas, Texas hospital. 01/24/2024 10:00 AM

CHAD RUSSELL MCCRARY

CHAD RUSSELL MCCRARY

Chad Russell McCrary of De Kalb, Texas left his physical body to be free of the pain and struggles of this life on January 4, 2024. He was 49 years old. 01/17/2024 10:00 AM

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