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Lavonne D. Murray

Lavonne D. Murray

Feb 16, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Lavonne D. Murray, aged 61, will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM at South Union Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery.  Viewing will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Mrs. Murray passed away on Friday, February 16,...

Erwin Pierre Greer

Erwin Pierre Greer

Feb 7, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Erwin P. Greer, aged 65, of Fort Worth, will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Carter Metropolitan CME Church in Fort Worth.  Burial will follow at The Johnson Family Cemetery located at 19777 FM 542 in Oakwood, Texas.  Viewing will be held at 9:00 AM, one hour prior to the...

Doretha Burnett

Doretha Burnett

Jan 31, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Doretha Burnett, aged 87, will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Elkhart.  Burial will follow at Union Hope Cemetery.  Viewing will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Mrs. Burnett Passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024...

Alphonso Roach

Alphonso Roach

Jan 28, 2024

Funeral services for Mr. Alphonso Roach, aged 63, will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at The Antioch Church.  Burial will follow at Mason Cemetery.  Viewing will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Mr. Roach passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Palestine Regional Medical Center....

Annie Joyce Carr

Annie Joyce Carr

Jan 17, 2024

Funeral services for Annie Joyce Carr, aged 67, will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM at The Antioch Church.  Burial will follow at Middle Cemetery in Palestine.  Viewing will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Ms Carr passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024...

Marilyn Louise Mckenney

Marilyn Louise Mckenney

Jan 15, 2024

Funeral services for Marilyn Louise McKenney, aged 70, will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM at New Fellowship Christian Church.  Burial will follow at Bluffspring Cemetery.  Ms McKenney passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Palestine Regional Medical Center.

Ester Mae Clewis

Ester Mae Clewis

Jan 15, 2024

Funeral services for Mrs. Ester Mae Clewis, aged 99, will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM at South Union Missionary Baptist Church.  Burial will follow at Pilgrim Cemetery in Elkhart.  Viewing will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Mrs. Clewis passed away on Monday,...

Deborah Carr-Ester

Deborah Carr-Ester

Dec 29, 2023

A memorial service for Deborah Carr-Ester, aged 69, will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Dogwood Hills Baptist Church.  Mrs. Ester passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Palestine Regional Medical Center.

Kimani Trevor Logans

Kimani Trevor Logans

Dec 26, 2023

A memorial service for Mr. Kimani T. Logans, aged 48, will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Mr. Logans passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at his residence in San Antonio.

Mary Ann Ballengee

Mary Ann Ballengee

Nov 15, 2023

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A. Ballengee, age 78, will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 3:30 PM at Calvary Baptist Church, 703 E. Gillespie St.  Burial will follow at Elkhart Garden of Memories Cemetery.  Viewing will be held at the church at 2:30 PM, one hour prior to the service.  Mrs. Ballengee passed away on Wednesday,...

Tony Alpard Emanuel, Sr.

Tony Alpard Emanuel, Sr.

Nov 14, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. Tony Emanuel, Sr., age 64, will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Court Drive Church of Christ.  Burial will follow at Lawrence Cemetery.  Viewing will be held on Friday, November 24, 2023 at McCoy Funeral Home from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.  Mr. Emanuel passed away on Tuesday, November 14,...

Isaac Wendell Williams, Jr.

Isaac Wendell Williams, Jr.

Nov 6, 2023

In loving memory of Dr. Isaac " Ike" Williams, Jr., Ed.D.  A devoted father of three and cherished grandfather to three grandchildren. He was a 1970 graduate of Palestine High School and studied further at East Texas State University as well as Texas A&M Commerce. He held positions as a coach and teacher at Palestine High School. He began...

Anthony Leon Farris

Anthony Leon Farris

Oct 24, 2023

A funeral service for Mr. Anthony Farris, aged 61, will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Mr. Farris passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Palestine Regional Medical Center.  Viewing will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Mccoy Funeral Home.

James Ray Orlando Barrett

James Ray Orlando Barrett

Oct 20, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. James Barrett, aged 61, will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 12:00 PM at The Evangelistic Temple.  Burial will follow at Jerusalem Cemetery.  Viewing will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023 at McCoy Funeral Home from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.  Mr. Barrett passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at The...

Anthony Deshon Mcmorris

Anthony Deshon Mcmorris

Aug 31, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. Anthony Deshon McMorris, age 40, will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 3:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Flint Hill Cemetery.  Viewing will take place at the service.  Mr. McMorris passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 in a Galveston, Texas hospital.

Ever Lee Wilson

Ever Lee Wilson

Aug 25, 2023

Mrs. Ever Lee Wilson, age 96 and formerly of Palestine, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Victor Valley Global Medical Center in Victorville, California.  Memorial service arrangements are pending at this time.

Judy Anne Mcmorris

Judy Anne Mcmorris

Aug 24, 2023

Mrs. Judy Anne McMorris, aged 73, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Winfield Healthcare Center in Crockett, Texas.  A memorial celebration of her life will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 3:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.

Bobbie S. Diggs

Bobbie S. Diggs

Aug 16, 2023

Funeral services for Mrs. Bobbie S. Diggs, of Palestine, will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM at The Antioch Church.  Burial will follow at Memorial Cemetery.  Viewing will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at McCoy Funeral Home.  A final viewing will be held from 10:00 AM to...

Mobelia Burnett Hunt

Mobelia Burnett Hunt

Jul 26, 2023

Funeral services for Mrs. Mobelia Hunt, aged 81, will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Rocky Mount Baptist Church in Oakwood.  Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Cemetery.  Viewing will be held on Tuesday. August 1, 2023 at McCoy Funeral Home from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  Mrs. Hunt passed away on Wednesday, July...

Kelvin Lewis Gipson

Kelvin Lewis Gipson

Jul 15, 2023

Funeral services for Mr. Kelvin L. Gipson, aged 66, will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Andrew Chapel Baptist Church in Oakwood.  Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery.  A visitation will be held on Wednesday at McCoy Funeral Home from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  Mr. Gipson passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023...