Obituaries in Athens, TX

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...

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...

Mary “Madeline” Dishman passed away to her heavenly home on December 1, 2025, in Buna, Texas. She was born on June 24, 1942, in Quitman, Texas.She was preceded in death by her mom, Nola Long and her stepfather, O.M. Long; her husband, Don Dishman; sister, Linda Fisher; brother, Charles Bright.Madel...

Edward Sparks Tisdale, age 19, of Austin, Texas, passed away on December 7, 2025. He was born on October 21, 2006, in Austin, Texas to Robert Clayton Tisdale and Carol Ann Coleman Tisdale.From his earliest days, he brought fun, humor, intelligence & warmth to the lives around him.Edward attended...

Zip (Zilpha) Andrews Crowell, 85 of Athens, went to be with Jesus on December 9, 2025. She was born on September 15, 1940, to the late Mark and Maude (Jones) Andrews. Born in Dallas, Texas, she grew up in Missouri but returned to Texas where she met the love of her life in Dallas. They quickly start...

Thomas Alan Bircher lived a life defined by service, quiet strength, and a heart that opened itself to anyone who needed a place to belong. Thomas was born on October 13, 1951, in Plainfield, New Jersey to Vernon Bircher and Edith Mott Bircher. He graduated from Balboa High School in 1969.Born with ...

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...

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...

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 ...