Obituaries in Athens, TX

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...

James Edward “Jimmy Mitchell” was born on May 1, 1933, in Athens Texas, was sent to his eternal home on December 19, 2025. He was 92 and still able to live at home (which he loved dearly).Jimmy was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marth Hall Mitchell, parents, D.C. “Buck” Mitchell and Sallie Le...

Junnie (June) McMichael Smith entered her heavenly home on January 25, 2026 at the age of 89. She was a beloved Mother and Grandmother who will be missed dearly.June was born on March 2, 1936 in Winnsboro, Texas to Dave Daniel Wall and Erma Eskew Wall. She spent her childhood in Winnsboro until ...

Brenda Jo Vaughn, 72, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 3, 1953, in Kaufman, Texas, the middle child of Faye and J. Roy Morris.Brenda married her high school sweetheart, Troy Vaughn Jr., in 1972, and together they built a life filled with...

Ivory Lucille Choate, age 83 of Athens, Texas passed away to her heavenly home on January 28, 2026. She was born on December 7, 1942, to Bennie Cooper and Charlotte Ward Cooper in Hope, AR.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David Choate; stepdaughter, Melody Choate; stepson Kevi...

Delores J. Callaway was born in Mexia, Texas on June 19, 1935 to Bud and Samantha Tuttle Ward. She passed away on January 26, 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.

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...