All Obituaries

Woody Cupples, 77, Marshall, Texas, went to be with his heavenly father on August 12, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer.  Mr. Cupples was born to Millard Cupples and Katie Williams Cupples in Urania, LA.  Mr. Cupples and family moved to Marshall prior to his 7th grade school year.  Mr. Cupples graduated from Marshall High School in 1959.  While competing for the Mavericks, he excelled in basketball and baseball, serving as co-captain of the basketball team and...

Beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, Judith “Judy” Janice (Martin) Finch, age 81, and affectionately known as “Momma J”, passed away in Marshall, Texas on Saturday, August 10, 2019 surrounded by her family.  Judy was born on August 2, 1938 in Deberry, Texas to Guy and Goldie Mae (Henderson) Martin.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Goldie Martin; her daughter, Denise “Dee” Palmer; her...

Cherished wife, devoted mother and treasured grandmother, Julika (Zielinski) Short, age 77, passed away in Marshall, Texas on Monday, August 5, 2019.  Julika was born on March 26, 1942 in Berlin, Germany to Erich and Johanna Zielinski.  She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Michael Zielinski.  Julika is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 57 years, Ivan R. Short; children, Cindy A. Short, Bethna L. Short, Douglas I. Short (Trisha), Melissa E....

Beloved husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather and brother, Thomas Calvin “Tiny” Lee, age 74, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 in Shreveport, LA surrounded by his family.  He was born on August 17, 1944 in Clarksville, Texas to Edward and Edna (Hammer) Lee.  He is preceded in death by his parents; and his grandsons, Bradley Wayne Miller and Justin Pryor.  He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 23 years, Patty Lee; his children, Cynthia...

Virginia White Lasworth, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 after a full and joyful life.  Gin was born on December 19, 1932 on her brother’s fifth birthday, in Stamford, Texas to Leslie and Floye White.  On November 27, 1959, she married Earl James Lasworth.  She is preceded in death by her husband; her children, Stephen and Julianna; her parents, Leslie “Ray” and Floye White; her brother, William T. “Bill” White; and her sister,...

Beloved father, cherished grandfather, treasured brother and uncle, Jesse Mack “Macko” Owens, age 72, passed away at his home in Karnack, Texas on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. He was born in Good Springs, Texas on March 20, 1947 to Gipson and Vera (Dukes) Owens.  Macko is preceded in death by his wife, Tallie Leonardos; parents, Gipson and Vera Owens; his daughter-in-law, Melody Medders; and his brothers, Billy Owens, Bobby Owens and John Owens.  He is survived by his...

Dennis Neil Engdahl, age 75, passed away on July 27, 2019 in Shreveport, LA surrounded by his family.  Denny was born on August 19, 1943 to Earl Neil and Norma (Bennett) Engdahl.  He is preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Dustin Kaleb Engdahl; his brother, Earnest Jay "Bud" Engdahl and his great-nephew, Denny Wayne Engdahl.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Jo Ann Engdahl; his sons, Timothy Neil Engdahl and his wife, Mary Nilda and...

Beloved husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, brother and friend of many, Timothy Charles Bankston, age 58, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 in Longview, Texas surrounded by his family.  Timothy was born on September 9, 1960 in Gilmer, Texas to Henry Thomas and Billie Joe (Rhyne) Bankston.  He is preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, U. L. and Lois Rhyne; his uncles, Lloyd Rhyne, Edward Rhyne, Charles Bankston and his wife, Faye Alise...

Beloved husband, cherished father, devoted grandfather, brother and friend of many, Bobby Wayne Norwood, age 82, passed away in Longview, Texas on Monday, July 22, 2019 surrounded by his family.  He was born on July 24, 1936 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Walter Henry and Emma (Whitten) Norwood.  He is preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Ashton Norwood and numerous aunts and uncles.  Bobby is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 45 years, Janice Lee...

Beloved father, cherished son, treasured nephew and cousin, Kenneth Hall, Jr., age 57, passed away at his home in Marshall, Texas on Saturday, July 20, 2019. He was born in Marshall, Texas on December 14, 1961 to Kenneth Huffman Hall, Sr. and Shirley (Irvine) Hall.  Kenneth is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Hall, Sr.  He is survived by his children, Roger Hall and Erin Hall; his mother, Shirley Hall; aunt, Betty Lou Patton; and cousins, Berry Patton, Brook Bond and Brian...