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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...

Carl Warren Hill

Carl Warren Hill

Jan 16, 2025

A graveside funeral service for Mr. Carl Warren Hill, aged 79 and formerly of Palestine, will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM at Talley Cemetery in Mt Enterprise, Texas.  Mr. Hill passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Houston.

Mark Alan Sneed

Mark Alan Sneed

Jan 10, 2025

A memorial service for Mr. Mark Alan Sneed, aged 63, was held on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Faith Community Church in Tennessee Colony.  His dear friend and pastor, David Watts and his church family were in attendance.  His significant other, Cindy Lee Riley who loved him dearly was also present.  Cindy knows he is with the Lord and...

Rodney William Gipson, Jr.

Rodney William Gipson, Jr.

Jan 7, 2025

A homegoing celebration for Mr. Rodney William Gipson, Jr., age 27, will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Place, located at 809 E. Murchison St.  Mr. Gipson passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Baylor, Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest in Waco, Texas.  In lieu of flowers, please consider...

Thomas Hicks

Thomas Hicks

Dec 31, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Hicks, age 66, will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM at The Antioch Church.  Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery.  Viewing will be held on Friday, January 10, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Mr. Hicks passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Tru-Care...

Constantino Kent Carrier, Sr.

Constantino Kent Carrier, Sr.

Dec 13, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Constantino Carrier, Sr., aged 59, will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Middle Cemetery.  Mr. Carrier passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Northeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio.

John Henry Leavell

John Henry Leavell

Nov 25, 2024

A memorial service for Mr. John Henry Leavell, age 80, will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM at The Antioch Church.  Mr. Leavell passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at his residence.

Clifton Verdell Barnett

Clifton Verdell Barnett

Nov 25, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Clifton V. Barnett, age 74, will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Reaping The Harvest Church of God in Christ (Formerly Smith Chapel COGIC).  Burial will follow at Pinery Cemetery.  Viewing will be on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Mr. Barnett...