Rev. William "Bill" Palmer
Jun 2, 2026
Rev. William E. Palmer, a priest of the Diocese of Tyler and Pastor of St. Mary of the Cenacle Parish in New Boston, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the age of 65.
The visitation and Vigil for Father Palmer will be held on Sunday, June 14, at 6 p.m. at St. Mary of the Cenacle Catholic Church...
Gary Donald Fain Jr.
May 29, 2026
Gary Donald Fain Jr., age 74, passed away on May 29, 2026, in Tyler, Texas. Gary was born on July 22, 1951, in Abilene, Texas, to Gary Donald Fain Sr. and Barbara Nan Fain. He was raised in Tyler, where he graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1969, additionally he received his associates degree from Tyler Junior College....
Michael Joe Sanford
May 15, 2026
Michael Joe Sanford, born July 27, 1954 to Patsy Priscilla Sanford and Joseph Luther Sanford, passed away on May 15, 2026 surrounded by his loving wife and children after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer.
Michael married the love of his life, Laura Sanford, on October 16, 1975, and together they shared 50 wonderful years of marriage filled with love, family,...
William "Bill" Erwin McDaniel
May 14, 2026
William "Bill" Erwin McDaniel, age 83, passed away on May 14, 2026 in Tyler, Texas. William was born June 13, 1942 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents Elvin L. and Frieda Elsie McDaniel. He was raised in Oklahoma, and graduated from Norman High School in 1961. He married the love of his life, Sheryl Kay McDaniel, in 1962.
He enjoyed...
Elsie Ann Palmer
May 14, 2026
Elsie Ann Palmer, age 94, passed away on May 14, 2026 in Tyler, Texas. Elsie was born January 31, 1932 in Mabank, Texas. Elsie was adopted by parents J.W. and Marie Ann Goens. She was raised in Mabank where her father was the Superintendent of the school district, then the family moved to Tyler where J.W. became Assistant Superintendent of...
R. David Power
May 7, 2026
R. David Power, 71, of El Dorado, Arkansas, passed away on May 7, 2026. Born on July 14, 1954, David lived a life centered around family, love, laughter, and the people he cared for most.
David was a devoted husband to his wife, Carla Power, and a loving father whose greatest pride was his family. He is survived by his son,...
Thad Tate
May 4, 2026
Thad Franklin Tate, age 68, passed away on May 4, 2026 in Tyler, Texas. Thad was born July 31, 1957 in Tyler, Texas to Otis Franklin and Bobbie Tate. He was raised in Tyler, Texas and graduated from Chapel Hill High School in 1975. In the beginning years, his family owned a rose business. He worked as a truck driver...
Janet McDade
May 3, 2026
Janet Morphis McDade, age 70, passed away on May 3, 2026. Janet was born November 2, 1955 in Tyler, Texas where she was raised by her parents N. A. and Margaret Morphis. She was happily married to her husband, soulmate, partner, and friend Michael "Mike" McDade of Houston, Texas for 27 years.
Janet immensely enjoyed spending time with, and feeding...
Glow Holien
May 2, 2026
Gloria Anne "Glow" Holien, age 86, passed away on May 2, 2026 in Tyler, Texas. Glow was born April 12, 1940, in Potsdam, New York to Everett and Jessie LaClair. She graduated from Parishville High School in 1958. She married her husband, Donn Gilman Holien, in 1992.
She enjoyed spending time outside listening to music and reading. She loved to...
Bill McMillion
Apr 29, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Billy "Bill" Martin McMillion, who departed this life on April 29, 2026, at the age of 94. A private graveside service will be held on May 2nd at Tyler Memorial Park, under the direction of Brosang Family Funeral & Cremation Services. Bill was born on November 23, 1931, in...
Sally Eaton Prestwood
Apr 26, 2026
Sally Ann Eaton Prestwood, a dedicated educator and devoted friend, passed away on April 26, 2026, in Tyler, Texas. Born on July 4, 1936 in Denton County, Texas, Sally was a true "firecracker," bringing energy and enthusiasm to every aspect of her life.
Sally was very grateful that she had her start in life as an Edna Gladney baby. She was...
Adrian Sue Thompson
Apr 16, 2026
Adrian Sue Thompson, age 8, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. She was born on December 20, 2017 in Johnson, Arkansas to loving parents Gregory Joseph Sher and Anna Elizabeth Thompson.
She was happily involved in extracurricular activities like jazz and ballet at Integrity Dance Studio, piano lessons with Miss Cyndi, and swim lessons every summer in Lindale....
Dr. Danny Paul Pickens
Apr 11, 2026
"For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 8:38-39, ESV
"I have been united with the One who gave Himself for...
Deborah Lee Bolles
Apr 7, 2026
Deborah Lee Bolles, 71, of Tyler, Texas, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Tyler after a 4-year battle with cancer. Deborah was born April 12, 1955, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she graduated from Manzano High School in 1973.
She spent her life dedicated to being a wife, mother, and Nana. In her...
Boyd Lynn Hamilton
Apr 4, 2026
Boyd Lynn Hamilton, age 95, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at his home in Tyler, Texas. Boyd was born May 15, 1930 in Paducah, Texas to Allen Boyd and Mavette T. Hamilton. He was raised in Waco, Texas and later in Wichita Falls, Texas, where he graduated High School in 1949. He married the love of his life,...
Scott Moore
Mar 31, 2026
Scott Keith Moore, age 62, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026 in Tyler, Texas. Scott was born April 3, 1963 in Furth, Germany, to Ronald and Donna JoAnne Moore. He married the love of his life, Janet Lee Moore in November of 1990 in Houston, Texas. Scott was raised in Furth, Germany before moving to the United States where he...
Ernest Taylor Jr.
Mar 23, 2026
Ernest Taylor Jr., age 69, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at East Texas Hospice Homeplace in Tyler, Texas. Ernest was born July 9, 1956, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Anna Mae Williams Barnett and Willie Jones Sr. He worked in construction as a brick-layer throughout his life. He married his late wife, Cynthia J. Taylor, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Ernest...
Daniel Donald Johnson
Mar 14, 2026
Daniel D. Johnson's spirit was released on March 14, 2026 from his worn-out shell of a body at home, surrounded by loving family. Ancient Alien theorists believe Dan the Man is now exploring the universe. A Celebration of Life is planned for 4:00 PM, Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Temple Beth Tivkah, 12411 Park Shadows Trail, Houston, 77058; Rabbi Neal...
Beatrice Joyce Barnes
Mar 10, 2026
Beatrice Joy Barnes, lovingly known as "Joy," passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, in Tyler, Texas, at the age of 86.
Joy was born on February 2, 1940, in Palestine, Texas, to Robert Ellis and Thelma Irene Wilbanks. She was raised in Palestine, where she developed a deep love for family, faith, music, and creativity that remained throughout her life....
Matthew James Anderson
Mar 4, 2026
Matthew James Anderson, age 33, of Tyler, Texas, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at his home in Tyler. Matthew was born January 13, 1993 in Plano, Texas, a son of Kenton Anderson and Rebecca Wheeler, formerly Rebecca Inman.
Matthew had a deep love for the outdoors. His last camping trip was shared with his father just last year, a memory...
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