Obituaries in Athens, TX

Donald J. Heiser was born in Billings County, North Dakota on April 18,1939 to Conrad and Kathryn Hendricks Heiser. He passsed away on January 18, 2026, in Athens. No services are scheduled. Please feel free to share a memory or leave a message on the tribute wall for the family.

Maggie “Mamaw” Nell Dodds Pillow passed away to her heavenly home on January 8, 2026, at her home in Brownsboro, Texas with her loving family by her side. She was born on March 18, 1948, to the late Henry and Maggie Loretha Parker Dodds.Maggie was preceded in death her parents; the love of her life...

Donna married the love of her life, Robert Williams, on November 30, 1968. Together they built a beautiful life, raising 5 kids and celebrating 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She lived a life devoted to her Lord and Savior and was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Athens. ...

Dr. Randy Bell was born on November 30, 1946, in Barnsdale, Oklahoma, and from the very beginning, his life was marked by purpose, faith, and kindness. He carried those qualities with him wherever he went, touching lives in steady and meaningful ways.Randy spent his first formative years in Sheridan...

Margery Sue Johnson, “Mama Sue”, was born June 30, 1937, in Leesville, Louisiana, to Harold Archie Miller and Evie Mae Gallion Miller. She passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on December 15, 2025, in Athens, Texas. She was 88 years old.Sue graduated in 1955 from Oak Grove High School ...

Mary Nell Voyles entered her Heavenly home on January 14, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born on October 16, 1949, to James Harold Eaton and Mary Etta Strickland Eaton.Mary was a devoted homemaker whose life was defined by love, service, and quiet strength. She worked on the land with care, raising...

Artie M. Kirkwood was born on November 19, 1927, in Eustace, Texas, and went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2026, at his home in Athens, Texas.Artie grew up in the Modoc community and attended school there and in Athens. He later served his country honorably in the United States Army. A hard...

Surrounded by family, Larry James Featherston entered his Heavenly home on January 6, 2026, at the age of 64. Larry was born in Athens, Texas to Billy James Featherston and Francis Louise Collins Featherston.Larry Featherston was a man whose life was defined by faith, hard work and a deep love for o...

Paul Eugene Guettler passed away on January 8, 2026, in Athens, Texas.  He was born on February 3, 1956, to Eugene Guettler and Billie Evans Guettler in Pontiac, Michigan.  There are no services planned at this time, however, feel free to leave a message of condolences on the tribute wall ...

Edward Wayne “Bud” Williams entered his Heavenly home on January 2, 2026, at the age of 93. He was born July 28, 1932, to George Thomas Williams and Naomi Mae Hanna Williams.Bud proudly served his country in the United States Navy, carrying that sense of duty and dedication throughout life. For mor...

 Services for Marvin Leamon Rogers, 91, of Malakoff are scheduled Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Autry’s Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home Chapel in Athens with Tony Murry officiating. Burial will follow at Malakoff Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, Jan. 7 from 10-11 a.m. at Autry’s Ca...

Thomas Hendrick Pinkston was born in Buffalo Gap, TX, on January 27, 1941 to parents, M.L. Pinkston and Laudis Irene Salyers Pinkston. He went home to be with his Savior on December 30, 2025.Tom was someone who loved to study the Word. Famously able to recall verses of scripture, he amazed others by...