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Amelia Julia Stanley

Amelia Julia Stanley

Feb 14, 2026

Ms Amelia Stanley, age 84, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Palestine Healthcare Center.  We are honored to serve her family at this difficult time.

Edward Leroy Perkins

Edward Leroy Perkins

Feb 8, 2026

Mr. Edward Leroy Perkins, age 61, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026.  We are honored to serve his family.

Carolyn Carter Jackson

Carolyn Carter Jackson

Feb 7, 2026

Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn Carter Jackson, age 88, will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Court Drive Church of Christ.  Burial will follow at Lone Star Cemetery in Oakwood.  Viewing will take place before the funeral from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.  Mrs. Carter passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Christus...

Chester Eugene Bailey

Chester Eugene Bailey

Feb 6, 2026

Funeral services for Mr. Chester Eugene Bailey, age 72, will be held at True Vine Doxa Center Church in Fairfield on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM.  Burial will follow at Pine Top Cemetery in Oakwood.  Viewing for Mr. Bailey will be held at the funeral, immediately following his eulogy.  Mr. Bailey passed away on Friday, February 6,...

Elton Wade Jones

Elton Wade Jones

Feb 6, 2026

Funeral services for Mr. Elton Wade Jones, age 68, will be held at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Montalba on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM.  Burial will follow at Providence Cemetery.  Viewing will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Mr. Jones passed away on Thursday, February...

Espanola Smith

Espanola Smith

Feb 3, 2026

Funeral services for Ms Espanola Smith, age 82, will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:30 PM at South Union Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow at Mason Cemetery.  All viewing will take place at the funeral prior to the service and after the eulogy.  Ms Allen passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at HCA Houston...

Ronnie L. Williams

Ronnie L. Williams

Jan 31, 2026

A memorial service for Mr. Ronnie Williams, age 68, will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Court Drive Church of Christ.  Mr. Williams passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at his residence.

Geraldine Love Allen

Geraldine Love Allen

Jan 23, 2026

Funeral services for Mrs. Geraldine Love Allen, age 91, will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Oakwood High School auditorium.  Burial will follow at Oakwood Community Cemetery.  Viewing will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home with a wake following there until 6:00...

Henry C. Larkin

Henry C. Larkin

Jan 9, 2026

Funeral services for Mr. Henry C. Larkin, age 78, will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Palestine.  Burial will follow at Jerusalem-Bethel Cemetery.  Viewing will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026 at McCoy Funeral Home from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Mr. Larkin passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Palestine...

Jeremiel Seraphim Gardner

Jeremiel Seraphim Gardner

Dec 26, 2025

Funeral services for Infant Jeremiel Seraphim Gardner, age 3 months, will be held on Friday, January 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Fountain Of Life Church in Waco, Texas.  Viewing will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the church prior to the service.  Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Waco.  Baby Jeremiel passed away on Friday,...

Stacy Deshun Logan

Stacy Deshun Logan

Dec 24, 2025

A memorial service will be held in honor of Stacy Deshun Logan, age 50, on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM at The Brown's Oasis.  Ms Logan passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Christus Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler.

Clara Mae Brown

Clara Mae Brown

Dec 23, 2025

Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Mae Brown, age 103, will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Greater Brown Spring Baptist Church.  Burial will follow at Dabbs Cemetery.  Viewing will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Mrs. Brown passed away on Tuesday, December 23,...

Frances True

Frances True

Dec 21, 2025

Funeral services for Mrs. Frances True, age 92, will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Grant Chapel AME Church.  Burial will follow at Oakwood Community Cemetery.  Viewing will be held at the church prior to the service from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.  Mrs. True passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Legacy...

Charles Elliott Johnson

Charles Elliott Johnson

Dec 20, 2025

Mr. Charles Elliott Johnson, age 85, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Palestine Regional Medical Center.  A future date for a memorial celebration of life will be set by the family.

Kyndra Chardae Milson

Kyndra Chardae Milson

Dec 20, 2025

Funeral services for Mrs. Kyndra Chardae Milson, age 32, will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM at The Antioch Church.  Burial will follow at Middle Cemetery.  Mrs. Milson passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Palestine Regional Medical Center.  The Antioch Church of Palestine will be livestreaming the service.

Rickey Lee Jackson

Rickey Lee Jackson

Dec 14, 2025

Funeral services for Mr. Rickey Lee Jackson, age 71, of Oakland, California and formerly of Tennessee Colony, Texas will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM at First Pilgrim Valley Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas.  Viewing will be at the church from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.  Burial will follow at DFW National Cemetery with...

Lyndia Morrison

Lyndia Morrison

Dec 5, 2025

Mrs. Lyndia Morrison, age 63, of Oakwood, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Palestine Regional Medical Center.

Ruthie Mae Morrison-Nolley

Ruthie Mae Morrison-Nolley

Dec 1, 2025

A graveside funeral service for Mrs. Ruthie Mae Morrison-Nolley, age 94, will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Jimmerson Quarters Cemetery.  Mrs. Morrisson-Nolley passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025 at her residence.

Byron Larnard Lewis

Byron Larnard Lewis

Nov 6, 2025

Funeral services for Mr. Byron L. Lewis, age 54, will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church.  Burial will follow at Oakwood Community Cemetery.  Viewing will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025 at McCoy Funeral Home from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Mr. Lewis passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025...

Reva H. Gaut

Reva H. Gaut

Nov 3, 2025

Funeral Services for Mrs. Reva H. Gaut, age 84, will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM at The Antioch Church.  Burial will follow at Middle Cemetery.  Viewing will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Mrs. Gaut passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at...