All Obituaries

Beloved husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, Thomas Francis Fugler, age 79, passed away in Shreveport, Louisiana on Thursday, June 6, 2019 surrounded by his family.  Tommy was born on August 22, 1939 in Marshall, Texas to LaVerne Allen Fugler, Sr. and Ida Mae (Francis) Fugler.  He is preceded in death by his parents, L.A. Fugler, Sr. and Ida Mae Fugler; his brother, L.A. Fugler, Jr.; his daughters, Carol Ondek and Willa Fugler.  Tommy is survived by the love of his...

Beloved father, devoted grandfather and cherished brother, Bobby Lane Watkins, age 65, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.  He was born in Dallas, Texas on August 12, 1953 to Arthur David Watkins and Minnie Lou (Ragan) Watkins.  He is preceded in death by his son, Bobby Shane Watkins; parents, Arthur and Minnie Watkins; brothers, Jerry Wayne Watkins and David Lee Watkins.  Bobby is survived by his granddaughters, Kayeli Sky Watkins and her fiancé, Jordan...

Beloved husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, treasured brother and friend, Hoyle Dewitt Pearson, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 in Marshall, Texas.  He was born on May 6, 1943 in Avinger, Texas to Clyde Pearson and Juanita (Harrell) Pearson.  Hoyle is preceded in death by his daughter, Tracy Reed; parents, Clyde and Juanita Pearson; siblings, Ronnie Pearson and June Pearson; uncle, Robert Harrell and cousin, Joe Howard Harrell.  He is survived by his...

Loving mother and devoted grandmother, Mona Mae Clark, age 93, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019.  She was born in Smyrna, Texas on February 7, 1926 to Johnnie Oliver and Lovie Dovie Maples.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Jessie Lee “Bill” Clark; her son, Billy Wayne Clark; grandson, Ishmael Jones; her parents, Johnnie Oliver Maples and Lovie Dovie (Moore) Maples; siblings, Bert Maples, Oliver Maples and Sybil Elkins.  She is survived by...

Sam Richardson, Jr., age 82, passed away in Marshall, Texas on Saturday, May 25, 2019 after a lengthy illness.  He was born in Marshall, Texas on July 21, 1936 to Sam Richardson, Sr. and Laura King Richardson.  Sam is preceded in death by his parents; his children Bruce Richardson and Tracy Richardson.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, India Jean Richardson; his children, Jason Richardson, Mamie Richardson, Eddie Ray Richardson, Johnny Richardson; numerous grandchildren...

Beloved wife, cherished mother, devoted grandmother, sister and friend of many, Wilna Gay (Rosser) Howlett, age 87, passed away in Marshall, Texas on Friday, May 24, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born in Elysian Fields, Texas on January 16, 1932 to Fred Wells and Jewel Savannah (McDonald) Rosser.  Gay was married to the love of her life, Marvin Lee Howlett for 61 years before he preceded her in death on March 12, 2011.  She is also preceded in death by one set of infant...

Beloved husband, devoted father, cherished brother and friend of many, David Arthur Bell, age 50, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 23, 2019.  He was born on July 1, 1968 in Houston, Texas to Walter Jewel and Judith Carrol (Johnson) Bell, Jr.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Judy Bell.  He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Jodi Beth Bell; his children, Whitney Stephens, Autumn Stephens; his grandchildren, Kayden, Jax, Hadley and Brighton;...

Beloved father and grandfather, treasured brother and uncle, Gerald O’Keith Brown, age 60, passed away at his home in Marshall, Texas on Friday, May 17, 2019.  He was born in Marshall, Texas on July 27, 1958 to Victor Brown and Dorothy (Hampton) Price.  Gerald is preceded in death by his parents, Victor Brown and Dorothy Price, as well as his grandparents.  He is survived by his children, Byron Jenkins and Christopher Royal, Sr. and six grandchildren. He is also survived...

Billie Jo "Bunyu" Carter, age 95, was a beloved wife, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and loyal friend. Bunyu passed away at her home in Karnack, Texas on May 17, 2019 surrounded by her family. Born on March 9, 1924 in Grand Saline, Texas to Robert Emmett Collett and Della Jackson, Bunyu grew up to marry the love of her life, Malcolm Wayne Carter who preceded her in death in 1969. Also preceding Billie Jo in death were her parents, her three sisters,...