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Kathy A. Bailey

Kathy A. Bailey

May 24, 2025

Kathy A. Bailey, aged 68, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Palestine Healthcare Center.  Service arrangements to be announced by family at a later date.

Robbie Jean Jackson

Robbie Jean Jackson

May 15, 2025

Funeral services for Robbie Jean Jackson, age 77, will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Reaping The Harvest Church of God in Christ.  Burial will follow at Middle Cemetery.  Viewing will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Ms Jackson passed away on Thursday,...

Diana Horne Spencer

Diana Horne Spencer

May 13, 2025

Funeral services for Mrs. Diana Horne Spencer, aged 78, will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Mrs. Spencer passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at her residence.  Her burial will take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at DFW National Cemetery.

Freta Elaine Parkes

Freta Elaine Parkes

May 13, 2025

Funeral services for Mrs. Freta Elaine Parkes, age 83, will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM at South Union Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery.  A viewing will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025 at McCoy Funeral Home from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and also from 12:00 PM to 1:00...

Gerald Dewayne Weatherall

Gerald Dewayne Weatherall

May 4, 2025

A memorial service and celebration of life for Mr. Gerald D. Weatherall, aged 52, will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Brown's Oasis.  Mr. Weatherall passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Timothy Louis Starr

Timothy Louis Starr

Apr 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Timothy Louis Starr August 18, 1957 – April 16, 2025

Timothy Louis Starr, age 67, was a kind and humble man who lived a simple life, centered around faith, family, and friendship. Born on August 18, 1957, in Palestine, Texas, he was known for his love of fishing, grilling, and spending time with...

Rosie Christine House

Rosie Christine House

Apr 7, 2025

Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Rosie House, aged 92, will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Brookside Memorial Park in Houston, Texas.  Mrs. House passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at Paradigm Northwest Nursing Home.

Kelvis Mangrum

Kelvis Mangrum

Apr 6, 2025

Memorial services for Mr. Kelvis Mangrum, aged 60, will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.  Mr. Mangrum passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Medical City-North Hills Hospital in North Richland Hills, Texas.  Kelvis leaves behind his beloved wife of 37 years, Emilie (Lumpkin) Mangrum.  Also left to cherish...

Cedric Blackshear, Sr.

Cedric Blackshear, Sr.

Apr 6, 2025

Funeral services for Mr. Cedric Blackshear, Sr., aged 64, will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM at South Union Missionary Baptist Church.  A viewing will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm at McCoy Funeral Home.  Mr. Blackshear passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at UT Health East...

Fred R. Robinson

Fred R. Robinson

Apr 2, 2025

Memorial services for Mr. Fred R. Robinson, aged 76, will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at New Life Community Church from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  Mr. Robinson passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Palestine Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Robinson was a resident of Elkhart, Texas.

Mary Wallace

Mary Wallace

Mar 6, 2025

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Wallace, age 71, will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM at Morning Star Baptist Church.  Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery.  Viewing will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Mrs. Wallace passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at...

Helen Hooper

Helen Hooper

Mar 5, 2025

Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Hooper, age 96, will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.  Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery.  Viewing will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Mrs. Hooper passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at...

Barbara Jean Bean

Barbara Jean Bean

Feb 16, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara Bean.  She was born to Clifton and Geneva Bean on November 11, 1962 and left this world on February 16, 2025.

Barbara joins in loving memory, her parents, sister, Brenda Joyce, and brother, Charles Michael. She is survived by her loving brother, Clifton Morgan Bean, his wife Kathryn...

James Leonard Shelton

James Leonard Shelton

Feb 12, 2025

Funeral services for Mr. James L. Shelton, age 53, will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Court Drive Church.  Burial will follow at Middle Cemetery.  Viewing will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Mr. Shelton passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at...

Dwight L. Callier

Dwight L. Callier

Feb 9, 2025

A memorial service for Pastor Dwight L. Callier, age 72, will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Pastor Callier passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at UT Health in Henderson.

Bonnie Gail Atwood

Bonnie Gail Atwood

Feb 8, 2025

A memorial service for Mrs. Bonnie Gail Atwood, age 56, of Tennessee Colony will be held by her family at a later date.  Mrs. Atwood passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at her residence.

Ollie Mae Martin

Ollie Mae Martin

Jan 23, 2025

Funeral services for Mrs. Ollie Mae Martin, age 91, will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church.  Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery.  A viewing will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Mrs. Martin passed away on Thursday, January 23,...

Kathy Robinson

Kathy Robinson

Jan 20, 2025

Funeral services for Ms Kathy Robinson, age 67, will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM at South Union Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow at Jerusalem Bethel Cemetery.  A viewing will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Ms Robinson passed away on Monday, January...

Bobby Joe Stubblefield

Bobby Joe Stubblefield

Jan 19, 2025

A memorial service for Mr. Bobby Joe Stubblefield, age 81 and formerly of Palestine will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Mr. Stubblefield passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Overton Healthcare Center.

Mary Louise Billups

Mary Louise Billups

Jan 17, 2025

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary L. Billups, aged 78, will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.  A viewing will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM followed by a wake from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, both at McCoy Funeral Home.  Burial will be...