All Obituaries

Beloved son, cherished brother, Daniel Lewis Clark, age 65, passed away at his home in Marshall, Texas on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.  He was born on July 28, 1954 in Marshall, Texas to Felton Lewis and Ethel Louise (Knoble) Clark.  He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.  Services will be private.  Online condolences may be offered at www.meadowbrookfh.com

Russell Burnail Franks, age 63, passed away in Waskom, Texas on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.  Affectionately known as “Shorty” to those who knew and loved him, he was born on March 5, 1956 in Beeville, Texas to Vores and Ruth Evelyn (Amsler) Franks.  Russell is preceded in death by his parents, Vores and Ruth Evelyn and his grandmother, Lillie Barrett.  He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Vicky Lynn (Brown) Franks; his children, Kristen Sharp (Robert),...

Billy Don Crawford, age 72, passed away in Longview, Texas on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.  Affectionately known as “Pops” or “Old Bill” to those who knew and loved him, he was born on November 12, 1947 in Hope, Arkansas to Lester and Vida (Anderson) Crawford.  At the age of two, his family moved to Waskom, Texas where he lived for 60+ years until he moved to Marshall.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Vida Crawford; his mother-in-law,...

Gail Beil ~ longtime community advocate and city commissioner, historian, gardener, baker, champion of vulnerable people and homeless animals alike ~ died Wednesday evening, January 8, 2020, after a long illness.  She was 81. She was born in Oklahoma City on February 7, 1938 to Steve and Gail Kimes, who died in childbirth.  Following the death of her birth mother and namesake, the baby Gail was raised by Albert and Louise Kimes, a newlywed aunt and uncle who also became her...

Beloved wife, cherished daughter, devoted mother and grandmother, Dannita Lynn Barrett, age 57, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 in Longview, Texas surrounded by her family.  Dannita was born on October 22, 1962 in Marshall, Texas to Danny and Wanda (Stevens) Barrett.  She is preceded in death by her father, Danny Barrett; her granddaughter, Colbee Lynn Richardson; her grandparents, Adell Stevens Dodd, Andrew Stevens, Cleveland Dodd, Gladys Barrett and Earl Barrett.  She...

Beloved husband, devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather, cherished son and treasured brother, Joel Dewayne McMillan, age 69, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020.  He was born on February 25, 1950 in Nacogdoches, Texas to Joe Walter McMillan and Frances (Fancher) McMillan.  Joel is preceded in death by his father, Joe Walter McMillan and his son, Jason Erik McMillan.  He is survived by his wife, Gloria Jean “Jeannie Mac” (Davis) McMillan;...

Doris Jane (Tilley) Cannon, age 91, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 in Marshall, Texas. Doris was born in Marshall, Texas on July 10, 1928 to Lee Roy and Harriet Kathryn Tilley. In 1948, she married the love of her life, L. G. Cannon, and together they celebrated 57 years of marriage. She had many special names given to her by family and friends who knew her, loved her, and were blessed by her life.  She was “Sissy” to her beloved nieces and nephews,...

Beloved wife, cherished sister, devoted aunt, Loretta Johnson Roach, age 59, passed into the hands of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at her home in Marshall, Texas.  Loretta was born in Marshall, Texas on April 13, 1960 to John Thomas Johnson, Sr. and Fannie Lou (Sanders) Johnson.  Loretta is preceded in death by her parents, John Thomas Johnson, Sr. and Fannie Lou (Sanders) Johnson; her siblings, James Louis Johnson, Randolph Johnson, Elizabeth Hill, Thelma Ruth...

Larry Linn Saxton, Sr., age 68, passed away at his home in Hallsville, TX on Saturday, December 28, 2019 surrounded by his family.  He was born on May 19, 1951 in Pugh City, Mississippi to William Saxton and Mammie Ellison.  He is preceded in death by his father, William Saxton; his sister, Janice Rocha; his granddaughter, Angel Scott and his nephew, Billy Ramsey.  Larry is survived by his mother, Mammie Hunter; his children, Maybell Delane Allen, Larry Lynn Saxton, Jr....

Clara Mae Lee was born to Charlie and Lessie Foster on February 17, 1927 in Marshall, Texas. She moved to Los Angeles, California after graduating college. There she married Raymond Hannon shortly after coming to California. After her husband’s death, she traveled and eventually met Lawrence Lee. They resided in Marshall, Texas. Her parents and husbands preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memory a granddaughter, Dollerie Brown (Los Angeles, California); a special niece and...