Obituaries in Athens, TX

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...

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...

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...

Linda Carroll Lane Blakely quietly passed away on the morning of January 3, 2026, at the age of 72. She was born in San Antonio, Texas on March 9, 1953, to Billy Lane and Loraine Zedek Lane.Linda graduated from Athens High School and was employed for many years at First National Bank of Athens.She w...

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...

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 ...

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.

Rocky Ray Vondra was born in Lusk, Wyoming, on September 11, 1954, to Vern and Orese (Miller) Vondra. Rocky passed away peacefully at the age of 71 at his home in Brownsboro, Texas, on December 25, 2025, surrounded by his family and loved ones.Rocky grew up as a young child in Jay Em and Lance Creek...

Herbert Earl Slaughter “Herb” 92, beloved Husband, Father, Papaw, and longtime resident of Athens passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at UT Athens Hospital.Herbert was born on August 26, 1933, in Purdon, Texas, the son of Edward Leon Slaughter and Nora Agnes Slaughter. He grew up ...

Oda Ruth Witzsche Martin was born in Pottsville, Texas in Hamilton County on October 9, 1939, to Oswald (Swat) and Flora Witzsche, she lived her childhood in Pottsville. She went to church at Trinity Lutheran Church where she was baptized and confirmed. She taught Sunday School and VBS while attendi...

Willliam (Billy) Keith Bucher, age 81, passed away to his heavenly home on December 9, 2025, in Corsicana, Texas. He was born on September 12, 1944, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to William James and Marjorie Gertrude (Hunt) Bucher. Lake Charles was where Billy’s Father was stationed during some of Wo...