Obituaries in Athens, TX

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Sage Nicole Williams, precious infant daughter, passed gently into her heavenly home at just three months old. Though her time here was far too short, Sage was a bright and beautiful light to all who knew and loved her.In her brief life, she filled hearts with joy, sweetness, and a love that will ne...

John Walter Morrison passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 85. He lived a life marked by adventure, conviction, and a deep love for humanity — all grounded in the place he called Blackjack. That was home. It was his root system. He knew the trees, the wildlife, the lay of the land, and even...

Charles Wendell Seabourne1937-2026Charles Seabourne, fondly known as Poppy, was born June 19, 1937, and died peacefully with family by his side on February 18th, 2026, at the age of 88. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, veteran, teacher, coach, Sunday school teacher and friend, and live...

Billie Jo Higginbotham Welch Higgins August 31, 1931 – February 13, 2026Billie Jo Higginbotham Welch Higgins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 94.Born on August 31, 1931, in San Antonio during the Great Depression, Bill...

Herman L. Svrcek, born June 26, 1937, in West, Texas, passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 88. His life was marked by service, craftsmanship, devotion to family, and a joyful spirit that touched everyone who knew him.A proud military veteran, Herman served his country with honor before be...

Life begins with God, and each person who receives this gift from God must use it to glorify Him: “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10). On October 27, 1934 God gave life to Jerome Waldo Haml...

Rita Marie (Mason) Neptune, age 86, passed away on February 7, 2026.Rita was born on May 23, 1939. She was born in Pierre, South Dakota to parents Veryl and Arthur R. Mason Sr. and grew up in Reliance South Dakota. Prior to starting high school her family moved to Ozark, Arkansas. She joined Women...

Martha Emily Griffith Houston was born October 14, 1933, in Dallas to Paul and Doris (Scott) Griffith and passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home in Fort Worth, TX, in the early morning of January 29, 2026.Martha graduated in June 1955 from University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Interi...

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Mary Lena Barta, 84, of Murchison, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on February 6, 2026. She was born on December 19, 1941, to Arthur and Jessie Morse and grew up on her grandfather’s farm in Stafford, Texas. Mary spent the first 64 years of her life in Stafford before moving to Murchison, ...

Judith Douglas Moffeit, age 82, was born on March 21, 1943, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on February 5th, 2026. A celebration of Life will be held on Monday, February 9th, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Autry’s Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home in Athens, Tx. Visitation will start at...