Gerald Brooks "Jerry" McMath
Jul 21, 2026
Gerald Brooks "Jerry" McMath, age 90, of McQueeney, Texas, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026, at his home in McQueeney. He was born on September 19, 1935, in Lawton Oklahoma.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplin Trevor Carpenter officiating. Interment will follow in Long Branch...
Steven Ray Wright
Jul 14, 2026
Steven Ray Wright was born in Houston, Texas, on February 2, 1962, and passed away on Tuesday evening, July 14, 2026, in Carthage, Texas, at the age of 64.
Steve spent many years working as a truck driver, a profession that reflected his strong work ethic and dedication. He enjoyed staying busy and had an exceptional ability to repair just about...
Lynette Zurline
Jul 14, 2026
Lynette Zurline, age 80, of Marshall, Texas, formerly of Carthage, passed away on Tuesday evening, July 14, 2026, in Tyler, Texas.
Lynette Pearl Williams was born on June 24, 1946, in Groom, Texas, to the late Horace Allen and Mary Louise Koetting Williams. She graduated from White Deer High School with the Class of 1964 before continuing her education at West...
Walta Nell Pippen Cooke
Jul 14, 2026
Funeral services for Walta Nell Pippen Cooke of Carthage will be held at Central Baptist Church on Saturday, July 18 at 10:00 AM with Pastor Brandon Harrington and Reverend Steve Jackson officiating and music by David Yarbrough. Interment will follow at Restland Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, July 17 from 5 to 7 PM at Jimerson-Lipsey...
Sible Pauline Rinkle Roethke
Jul 12, 2026
Sible Roethke, age 93, of Carthage, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 12, 2026, in Carthage.
Sible Pauline Rinkle was born on December 22, 1932, in the Deadwood Community of Panola County, Texas, to the late Neil Lafayette and Willie Mae Dickerson Rinkle. On June 1, 1956, Sible married the love of her life, Charles Alfred "Chuck" Roethke. Together...
Terry Simpson
Jul 11, 2026
Terry Simpson, age 88, of the Old Center Community in Panola County, Texas, passed away on Saturday morning, July 11, 2026, in a Tyler hospital following a brief illness.
Terence James "Terry" Simpson was born on August 17, 1937, in Orono, Ontario, Canada, to the late Hilliard and Jean Cowan Simpson. He attended school in Red Lodge, Montana, and proudly served...
Marlene Fitts
Jul 9, 2026
Marlene Rogers Fitts, age 91, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, July 9 in the care of Brookdale Senior Living and UT Health Choice Hospice, in Henderson, Texas.
Alta Marlene Rogers was born on January 10, 1935 in Bristow, Creek County, Oklahoma, the youngest of two daughters born to David William Rogers and Marion...
Charles Edward Pou, Jr.
Jul 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Edward Pou, Jr., who left this world on July 7, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on December 8, 1949, in Orange, Texas, Charles was the beloved son of the late Sibie J. (Schrieber) Pou and Charles Edward Pou, Sr. He was a cherished brother to Carolyn...
Charles Edward Johnson
Jul 7, 2026
Charles Edward Johnson, age 72, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on Tuesday morning, July 7, 2026, in Longview, Texas. He was born on February 22, 1954, in Timpson, Shelby County, Texas, to A.J. and Janice Melva Johnson. Mary Hooper Foster took Charles after he was born as her own. She brought him up in the fear of...
Jon Patrick Morris
Jul 6, 2026
Jon Morris, 76, of Beckville, Texas, passed away on Monday morning, July 6, 2026, in Carthage. Jon Patrick Morris was born on August 1, 1949, in the Waterman's Front Community of Panola County, Texas, to the late Clifton Baker and Fredna Jean Pierce Morris.
Jon attended Beckville Schools before continuing his education at Panola College and East Texas Baptist University. On...
Danny Buck Davidson
Jul 5, 2026
Danny Buck Davidson, age 79, of Carthage, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 5, 2026, in Carthage surrounded by his family.
Danny Buck was born on May 10, 1947, in Henderson, Texas to the late Buck and Maggie Laura Yarborough Davidson. He was raised in Beckville, where he graduated from Beckville High School with the Class of 1965. He...
Monroe "Buck" Russom
Jun 28, 2026
Monroe “Buck” Russom, 81, of Carthage, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday afternoon, June 28, 2026.
Monroe “Buck” Russom, was born on February 1, 1945, in Winnsboro, Texas, to the late Archie Monroe Russom and Cora Jewel Buck Russom. He was raised in Winnsboro, where he attended local schools. In 1977, Buck made Carthage his home, where he...
Linda Salgado
Jun 23, 2026
Linda Salgado, age 75, of Carthage, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday morning, June 23, 2026.
Linda Kay Sims was born on August 28, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the late Pickett McCarroll Sims and Thelma Jean Harrington Sims. She graduated from high school in Warren, Texas, and continued her education at Lamar University, where she pursued...
Mike Ross
Jun 21, 2026
Michael Reece "Mike" Ross, age 78, of Carthage, Texas, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in an Irving, Texas hospital following a brief illness.
Mike was born on July 21, 1947, in Panola County, Texas, to the late Robert Brinson and Billie Bowen Ross. He graduated from Carthage High School with the Class of 1965 and attended Panola College, where...
Dalphine LaTina Walls
Jun 18, 2026
Dalphine Walls, age 64, of Carthage, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Dalphine LaTina Lister Walls was born on December 18, 1961, in Carthage, Texas, to the late John D. Lister, Sr. and Billie Jean Rayson Lister. She was raised in Carthage and graduated from Carthage High School with the Class of 1980. That same...
Tyrone Small
Jun 17, 2026
Tyrone Small, age 72, a cherished husband, devoted family man, and respected professional in the oil field industry, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, at his home in DeBerry, Texas. He was born on June 28, 1953, in Carthage, Texas. A proud graduate of Carthage High School's class of 1972, Tyrone built a commendable career working for several oil...
Anna Doris Hall
Jun 10, 2026
Anna Doris Hall, age 63, of Carthage, Texas, passed away on Wednesday evening, June 10, 2026, in Carthage. She was born on February 22, 1963, in Carthage to the late Lovis C. and Lillian C. Brown Osborn.
Anna graduated from Carthage High School with the Class of 1981 and later attended Hurd's Beauty School in Marshall, Texas, where she earned her...
Bertie Mae Donham Jackson
Jun 10, 2026
Bertie Mae Donham Jackson, age 91, was born November 26, 1934, in Eastland County, Texas, to William Tandy Donham and Bertha Pence Donham. She spent most of her life in Eastland County before moving to Carthage, Texas, in 2021. She entered her heavenly home on June 10, 2026.
Bertie was the oldest of five children and graduated as Salutatorian of her...
Douglas Wayne Baker, Sr.
Jun 9, 2026
Douglas Wayne Baker, Sr., age 63, of Gary, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Longview, Texas. Douglas was born on September 20, 1962, in Pasadena, Texas, to the late Doyle Wayne and Jeanette Marie Mullins Baker. A lifelong resident of the Gary community, he graduated from Gary High School with the Class of 1981 and later pursued...
Barbara Ann Gilbert
Jun 9, 2026
Barbara Ann Ruyle Gilbert was born on January 16, 1939, in Dallas, Texas. She peacefully passed away at home on June 9, 2026. Growing up in a lively home with eight siblings, Barbara’s childhood was filled with activity, laughter, and strong family bonds that helped shape the loving woman she became. On September 29, 1956, she married the love of...
