Obits

Tue
22
Oct

ZELMA M. PUGH

Submitted by Casscounty1 on
March 4, 1925 - October 21, 2013
Zelma M. Pugh, 88 of Queen City, formerly of Bloomburg, went to be with the Lord Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, in Texarkana, Ark.
She was born March 4, 1925, in Miller County, Ark., to Presley and Ida Davis. She was retired from Allday’s Department Store and was a member of Queen City Assembly of God. She enjoyed playing dominos and cooking for her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvanus Pugh; her parents; two brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by one son, Dannie Pugh and wife Emily of Texarkana, Ark.; a daughter, Patricia Farr and husband Algie of Chandler, Az.; four grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Tue
22
Oct

CARVIN MILES

Submitted by Casscounty1 on
Jan. 7, 1929 - Oct. 20, 2013
Carvin Miles, 84, of Linden, died Oct. 20, 2013, in a Shreveport hospital.

He was born Jan. 7, 1020, in Kildare. He was a member of the New Zion CME Church of Kildare, where he served as Steward Trustee, Sunday School Superintendent, as well as, teacher, Financial Secretary and Lay Leader for both the Longview-Marshall district and his local church. He served in the U. S. Army for over 20 years.

He is survived by four children, Lisa Anna Miles of Los Angeles, Calif., Balam Mike Miles of Honolulu, Hawaii, Jonathan Ferrell of Jackson, Miss., and Niessence Ferrell of Nacogdoches; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. at Linden Funeral Home.

Tue
22
Oct

LORI TOOLE

Submitted by Casscounty1 on
May 18, 1925 - Oct. 20, 2013
Lori Toole, 88, of Merced, Calif., went to be with the Lord, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, in a Texarkana hospital.

She was born May 18, 1925, in Steele, Mo., to Cecil Curtis and Elnora French. She was the owner of Lori’s Patti Nails in San Francisco, Calif., for over 40 years. After retirement, she began competitive ballroom dancing at Author Murray Dance Studio, where she competed and achieved many awards. She especially enjoyed the holidays, where she was known for cooking formal meals.

She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Laner; husband, Nick Gervaise; a brother, Walter Curtis; and her parents, Cecil Curtis and Elnora French.

Tue
22
Oct

JOHN F. ‘FRED’ WILBANKS

Submitted by Casscounty1 on
March 26, 1952 - Oct. 19, 2013
John F. “Fred” Wilbanks, 60, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013. He was an active member of First Baptist Church Linden, where he served as a deacon and enjoyed the fellowship of his Sunday school class each week. He owned and operated Wilbanks Insurance Agency for 27 years and he had worked as a registered professional petroleum landman for the past eight years. He was a member of AAPL and ETAPL.
He previously served as interim mayor for the city of Linden as well as serving on the city council. He was a strong advocate of volunteerism.
He enjoyed camping, backpacking and being outdoors. He loved the Lord, his family and his friends.
Tue
22
Oct

FRANKLIN ‘FRANK’ WISE

Submitted by Casscounty1 on
Oct. 28, 1944 – Oct. 18, 2013
Frank Wise, 68, of Gilmer, died at home Friday, Oct. 18, 2013.
He was born in Queen City to Robert Olan Wise and Lillian Oma Vaughan Wise Oct. 28, 1944. He retired from AT&T/Southwestern Bell in Longview and was a member of Tanglewood Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Billy Joe Wise, Ogle Dee Wise and Danny Lee Wise; and his sister, Carolyn Westbrook.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Wise of Gilmer; his son, Brian Wise of White Oak; his daughter, Shannon McCann of Gladewater; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. at Tanglewood Baptist Church in Atlanta Saturday, Oct. 26. Interment will follow at Queen City Cemetery under the direction of Queen City Funeral Home.
Tue
22
Oct

GERALD WAYNE TAYLOR

Submitted by Casscounty1 on
Feb. 20, 1937 - Oct. 17, 2013
Gerald Wayne Taylor, 76, of Hughes Springs, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013.
Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Concord Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home of Hughes Springs.

 

Thu
17
Oct

COY JAMES, JR.

Submitted by Casscounty1 on
Sept. 12, 1929 - Oct. 9, 2013
Coy James, Jr., 84, of Atlanta, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013, in an Atlanta nursing home.

Visitation will be from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at Community Mortuary in Atlanta.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at The Roach COGIC. Interment will follow at Ware Ccemetery in Queen City under the direction of Community Mortuary.

Thu
17
Oct

RICHARD L. BOBO

Submitted by Casscounty1 on
Dec. 18, 1937 - Oct. 16, 2013
Richard L. Bobo, 75, of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, in a Marshall hospital.
He was born Dec. 18, 1937, in Texarkana, Ark., to Elzer and Eleanor Bobo. He was the retired owner of Richard Bobo Trucking, was a Baptist by faith and loved fast boats and being with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elzer and Eleanor Bobo.
He is survived by three sons, Richard Bobo and wife Lou of Cleveland, Brian Bobo of Montgomery and David Bobo of Houston; one daughter, Terri Bobo of McKinney; two brothers, Gene Bobo and wife Cindy of Atlanta and Doyce Bobo and wife Rae Nell of Highlands; one sister, Mary Lightfoot of Willis; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct.18, at Hanner Funeral Service.
Thu
17
Oct

JAMES TRAVIS TERRY

Submitted by Casscounty1 on
Sept. 9, 1948 - Oct. 15, 2013
James Travis Terry, 65, of Texarkana, died Oct. 15, 2013, at his home.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Reeder-Davis Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Center Grove Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home.

Wed
16
Oct

DORIS ANN ‘TIP’ COLLIER

Submitted by Casscounty1 on
April 24, 1945 – Oct. 14, 2013
Doris Ann “Tip” Collier, 68, died Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, in a Texarkana hospital.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at Queen City Funeral Home. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Calvary Tabernacle. Interment will follow at Chapelwood Cemetery in Nash under the direction of Queen City Funeral Home. 

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