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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...

Russell White

Russell White

Nov 16, 2024

Mr. Russell White, age 63, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler.  Pending arrangement details will be announced by the family at a later date.

Catheyan Kashorn Alexander

Catheyan Kashorn Alexander

Oct 28, 2024

A graveside service for Ms. Catheyan K. Alexander, age 63, will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Lawrence Cemetery.  Ms Alexander passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024.

Charles Ray Hall

Charles Ray Hall

Oct 23, 2024

A memorial service for Mr. Charles Ray Hall, age 75, will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM at South Union Missionary Baptist Church.  Mr. Hall passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Palestine Regional Medical Center.

Charles Ray Hall, a devoted father, grandfather, uncle, and respected community member, passed away on October...

Ja'Kayla Shy-Neice Jy-Mecia Gardner Carr

Ja'Kayla Shy-Neice Jy-Mecia Gardner Carr

Oct 6, 2024

Funeral services for Ja'Kayla Shy-Neice Jy-Mecia Gardner Carr will be Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Fountain of Life Church in Waco, Texas.  Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery (just outside Palestine).  A wake will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at McCoy Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  Miss Carr passed away on...

Doris Ruckett Pouncy

Doris Ruckett Pouncy

Sep 29, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Doris Ruckett Pouncy, age 85, will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM at South Union Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow at Red Rock Memorial Park in Gladewater, Texas.  A viewing will be held on Friday, October 11, 2024 at McCoy Funeral Home from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.  Mrs. Pouncy...