Magnolia High School Alumni Obituaries

Britain James Reeves age 46 of Rosenberg Texas passed away at his home on December 26 2025. He was born on July 2 1979 in Houston Texas and grew up in Bellville Texas where he built the foundation for a life dedicated to service and family. Britain was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellvil...

Shirley F. Michael of Paden City WV passed away peacefully on January 28 2026 at Genesis Sistersville Center in Sistersville WV. She was born on August 27 1938. Daughter of the late Stanley and Jessie Winland of Green Acres WV. Surviving are her beloved husband for 68 years Gregory Michael of Paden ...

Nelda J. Barnes age 85 of Lawrence passed away on Sunday January 11 2026. She was born on October 17 1940 in Pinnacle AR a daughter of the late Jefferson Dudley Barnes and Irene Watson Barnes. Nelda graduated Valedictorian of her class at Magnolia High School in New Martinsville WV and then attended...

He loved to write music work on computers and make videos. Anything technical was a passion of his. He was graduate of Magnolia High School class of 2023. Surviving is his mother Beverly Butts brother Hunter Bucher of New Martinsville WV grandad Bernie Carolyn Butts of New Martinsville WV uncle Mich...

Doyle Buckner was born at home September 24 1934 in Glenfawn Texas. He passed away at the age of 91 on January 7 2026 in Palestine. He was a lifelong resident of East Texas and had resided in Palestine since 1959. He was born September 24 1934 to Kaul B. and Frankie Liles Buckner. His deep East Texa...

Johnye Louise Vineyard Kobar born February 11 1926 to Doc Raymond and Lulah Vineyard in Palestine Texas where she lived most of her life. She was an only child. She graduated from Palestine High School where she played the clarinet in the marching band. She went to college at Sam Houston State Unive...

     Early in the morning of Saturday, January 17, 2026, Joe Neil Folk, age 93, went to be with the Lord. He was born to Freddie and Lurana Folk on July 27, 1932, at their home in Fairfield, Texas. Joe received both his Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from Sam Houston State Univ...

Ronald Jay Ron Hinkle son of the late Warren Vern and Sylvia Corrine Hinkle was born January 4 1938 in Roswell New Mexico. He attended public school in Roswell and graduated from Roswell High School class of 1957 where he excelled in varsity football and track and field. He played a key role as a me...

George Wayne Koehn, 76, of Weimar, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 surrounded by his family at his home in Weimar, Texas.George was born on August 11, 1949 in Columbus, Texas, to Bennie and Frances (Polach) Koehn and was one of three children growing up in Weimar. He attended St. Michael S...

Theodore Otto Ted Kaspar age 90 passed away on January 29 2026. He was born on January 2 1936 in La Grange Texas. He was the son of Theodore and Julie Kaspar of Ganado Texas. Ted graduated from Ganado High School as Student Vice President and Salutatorian. As Student Vice President and Salutatorian ...

Services are Saturday Jan. 31 2026 at Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist Church 710 IH10 East Beaumont TX. Visitation will begin at 9AM until Funeral at 11AM. Interment will be in Magnolia Cemetery Beaumont TX. Lady Imogene Whitaker was born on August 29 1938 in Bessmay Texas to the late Jessie Joe Crock...

Mr. Shane "Lil Shane" Thibodeaux Jr. 31 of Beaumont Texas passed away on Sunday December 21 2025 in Beaumont Texas. Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Thibodeaux will be held on Saturday January 10 2026 at 1100 a.m. at Mercy Funeral Home Chapel 1395 Gladys Street Beaumont 77701. A Public Viewing wi...

Margaret Peg Larson McKinnon 83 of Lake City Minnesota entered the Church Triumphant on Tuesday morning December 2 2025 from her home at Elysian Senior Living in Lake City. Peg was born on March 15 1942 in Fargo North Dakota to Willard and Margaret Saunders Larson. She attended elementary school and...

Robert Curtis Beverly age 95 died peacefully on January 26 2026 at Utah Valley Hospital surrounded by his loving daughters. Before his passing he was visited by almost all of his Grandchildren and Greatgrandchildren during his short stay in the hospital. Curtis was born May 21 1930 to Magnolia Flore...

Laura Ellen Gudde Atkins was born on July 3 1946 in Warrensburg Missouri to Chris and Katie May Gudde. She passed away at the age of 79 on January 12 2026 surrounded by love leaving behind a legacy of service faith family and quiet dedication. She attended Centerview Grade School and graduated from ...

JoAnne L. Schmigel, 76, went to be with the Lord on November 24, 2025, after passing away at home in Lamont, Florida.JoAnne was born on December 8, 1948, in Basom, New York to Bayard Daniel Falker and Anna Gerda Falker. She attended Oakfield-Alabama High School and was pursuing a career as a beautic...

Am I am not an apostle am I not free have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord are not ye my work in the Lord 1 Corinthians 91 King James Version Apostle Dr. Geraldine Barnes Sheard age 87 also known as the Clean Up Woman of the Hugh Creek Community of Blountstown Florida made her heavenly transition on...

Barbara Jean (Summerfield) Terrill, 93, was born March 2, 1932 on her Granddaddy Jake’s farm in Dryfork, WV. She was the first of four children born to the late Oscar C. Summerfield and Rachel Elizabeth (Davis) Summerfield. Her family moved to Cumberland, MD in 1943.She was happily married to the la...

Howard Oliver Canady age 94 was born in Robeson County NC on September 191931 to the late Nathan Canady and Ethel Mae Hagans Canady. He is preceded in death by his wife of 71 years Nellie. He was the oldest child of six children in his family all of whom preceded him in death. He was a graduate of t...

George Phillip Sinclair 70 of the Pleasant Grove Community of St. Pauls North Carolina transitioned recently at UNCHealth Southeastern Hospital in Lumberton North Carolina. He was the son of the late Burney Ray Sinclair and the late Mary Jane McMillan Sinclair. George graduated from Magnolia High Sc...

William Wyatt Gus Whisenant 79 of Coffeeville and formerly of Corinth passed away on Wednesday December 31 2025 at his home. Gus was born June 11 1946 in Booneville to Aaron Tuelon Whisenant and Bonnie Lou Johnson Whisenant. He was raised in Booneville where he graduated from Booneville High School....

Betty Pittman Parker 91 of Midnight Mississippi passed away on Friday November 28 2025 at Yalobusha General Hospital in Water Valley MS. A woman of grace faith and quiet strength Betty lived a life centered on family service her love for God and the beauty of His creation. Betty was born on March 12...

Margie Nell Blake 89 passed away peacefully in Benton AR on November 14 2025. Born in Drew County in 1936 she was the youngest daughter of Ludye Magnolia McDaniel and Bonnie Ferguson. She was preceded in death by six siblings Herbert Labonne Strong Jack Billie Jean Simpson and Mikki Hogue. Her true ...

Betty Jean McKinnis 87 passed away Wednesday January 14. 2026. Born December 9 1938 in Waterloo Arkansas to Warren and Margarete Lowery Almond. Betty attended Willisville High School and after graduation she became a licensed Cosmetologist and worked at a salon in Magnolia Arkansas. She was a loving...

Barbara Nell Harber 90 of El Dorado Arkansas passed away on December 2 2025 at Oak Ridge Health Rehab. Born on September 2 1935 in Magnolia Arkansas Barbara lived a life marked by resilience creativity and an unwavering devotion to the people she loved. She is preceded in death by her parents Roy a...

Charles Charlie William Grady 89 of Audubon passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 20 2026. Born in Magnolia and raised in Somerdale Charlie was the son of the late Charles F. and Beatrice R. Grady. A proud graduate of Camden Catholic High School he served in the U...

Suzanne Wilson Corder passed away on Friday, January 23rd, in Fountain Hills, Arizona, surrounded by her loved ones.Suzanne was born on August 8, 1943, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She attended Cooper High School in Vicksburg and, upon graduation, enrolled at the University of Mississippi, where she w...