Obituaries in De Kalb, TX

John William Hodgson, age 97, of Many, Louisiana, passed away on February 4, 2026. He was born on October 21, 1928, in Bowie County, Texas, to Lenord Otis Hodgson and Bertha May Smith Hodgson.John was a devoted husband, cherished father, and trusted mentor to many.   He was a proud veteran...

Laura Mae Bagsby, age 76, of DeKalb, Texas, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Paris, Texas.Laura was born September 2, 1949, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Leo and Narcissus Owens Marshall. On February 15, 1969, she married LD Bagsby. She worked as a Weapons Systems Mechanic for Red Rive...

Ross Wiley Lennon, 64, of Avery, Texas, passed away at his home peacefully with his family around him on January 26, 2026.Ross was born on February 2, 1961, to De Witt and Billie Louise Lennon in Clarksville, Texas.Ross was a man of integrity, compassion, and soft-spoken. He had a brilliant mind for...

Vera Mae Thurman, age 88, of New Boston, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026.Vera was born on January 16, 1938, in Broadwater, Nebraska, to Bert and Fern Shuler Spencer. Throughout her life, she had a deep devotion to those she loved.A faithful Christian, Vera was a member of First Bap...

Danny Lynn Birdwell of Hooks, Texas, passed away on January 18, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas. He was born September 2, 1945, in Hooks, Texas, to James Harold Birdwell and Ruby Nora Chewnings Birdwell.Danny proudly served his country in the United States Air Force Reserves and later dedicated his career...

Danny Lynn Birdwell of Hooks, Texas, passed away on January 18, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas. He was born September 2, 1945, in Hooks, Texas, to James Harold Birdwell and Ruby Nora Chewnings Birdwell.Danny proudly served his country in the United States Air Force Reserves and later dedicated his career...

Guy Wayne Risso of DeKalb, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on January 7, 2026. He was born on June 24, 1947, in Palo Alto, California, to Lloyd Raymond Risso and Lorraine Scuitto Risso .Guy was a man of deep faith and unwavering strength. Though raised in the Catholic faith, he found a spi...

Gary Dwight Owen, aka "GO", age 73, of New Boston, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2026.Gary was a man known for his strong work ethic, steady nature, and sense of humor. He believed in hard work, keeping your word, and fixing things the right way—sometimes with du...

Loleta Vance Cunningham Murray passed away peacefully at the age of 102 on January 6, 2026, in New Boston, Texas. During her more than a century on Earth, Mrs. Murray was affectionately known by many names – Mama, G-Mama, Grandmother, GG, and Aunt Loleta to name a few. She was known for her unmatche...

Ross Wiley Lennon, 64, of Avery, Texas, passed away at his home peacefully with his family around him on January 26, 2026.Ross was born on February 2, 1961, to De Witt and Billie Louise Lennon in Clarksville, Texas.Ross was a man of integrity, compassion, and soft-spoken. He had a brilliant mind for...

In Loving Memory of Dr. Kenneth "Ken" Wayne HowardDr. Kenneth "Ken" Wayne Howard, born January 29, 1936, in DeKalb, Texas, to Otis Egbert Howard and Nellie Catherine Phillips Howard, passed away on January 5, 2026. He was a man whose life was defined not by a lack of struggle, but by the grit it too...

James “Jim” Lee Reaves of DeKalb, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas. He was born on December 27, 1943, in Amity, Arkansas, to James Washington Reaves and Ruby Irene Stewart Reaves.On October 27, 1967, Jim married the love of his life, Myra Lynn Whitecotton, and to...