Obituaries

Norman Bethune Collins, of Palestine, Texas, was born on the 9th day of September 1941 to Vernal Collins and Mozelle Russell Collins. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side on the 22nd day of March 2026, at the age of 84. Mr. Collins was a devoted Christian, and the family holds fast to the promise...

Lewis Aubrey Brown, age 91, passed away on March 20, 2026. He was born on April 24, 1934, in Whitehouse, Texas, and spent much of his life on the family farm he and his beloved wife built together in 1975—a place that stood as a testament to their shared life, love, and hard work.
Lewis graduated from Whitehouse...

On February 23, 2026, Leo Fennel Mizell soared to heaven.
Born August 21, 1930, in the home of his parents, Samuel Chavgney and Myrtis Jones Mizell, in Talisheek, Louisiana. Adored by his grandparents: William Kinch and Martha Olivia Mizell, and Chesley Bosley and Emma Luvenia Jones. He was from a humble beginning...

Garry Lynn Tuschoff, 84, of Palestine, Texas, passed away February 28, 2026.

He was born February 18, 1942, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Joseph and Lucy Tuschhoff. One of six boys, he grew up working on the family farm and making his own rules. When told he would be a big brother, Garry attempted to bargain...

Our beloved husband, daddy, and pappaw went to be with his Lord after a brief illness on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. He was born in Houston, Texas May 15, 1943, to Glen Weldon and Velva Leona Marie Engelson Hope.

John married his high school sweetheart Wanda Fane Jones and from...

Tucker Royal Farris, Jr. "Nip" was born on January 17, 1951, in Pasadena, Texas to Tucker Royal Farris, Sr. and Frances Helen Miller Farris. He grew up in Palestine, Texas where he planted his roots and formed lifelong friendships.
Tucker graduated from Palestine High School in 1969 and later moved to Austin with...

A private graveside service for Patricia Ann Davis, 79, of Palestine, will be held Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Roselawn Cemetery in Palestine, Texas, with the Rev. Jordan Byrd of the First Christian Church of Palestine officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Steven Davis, Michael Davis, Matthew Davis, James...

Larry Bryce Funderburk lived a remarkable life of great industry, generosity, and adventure. A devoted husband, steadfast father, tremendous mentor to many, and faithful friend to even more, he served his country with distinction in the United States Marine Corps, was a respected church leader, a superb teacher of...

Melvin Hugh Boxell passed away on Friday, January 17, 2026, at his home in Palestine, Texas. Mel was born in Wells County, Bluffton, Indiana on October 19, 1939, to parents Glen Boxell and Garnet Bookout Boxell.
Melvin served proudly in the United Stated Navy as a Fireman Marine. Among Mel's many activities he...

Funeral services for Randall Lee McCalley, age 85, of Palestine are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Herrington Funeral Home, officiated by Larry Trahan. A burial will follow at Land of Memory Cemetery.
A visitation will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at...

A celebration of life for Sarah Vernell Moreland age 88 of Denson Springs will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 12, 2026 at Denson Springs Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Jamie Hogan officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey & Foster Funeral Home.
Mrs. Moreland passed away Monday, January 5,...