All Obituaries

Kay Sampson, 77, of Troup, passed away on May 30, 2023, in Tyler, Texas. She was born on September 10, 1945, in Cushing, Texas, to the late Hollis and Marguerite Johnson Birdwell. Graveside services for Kay Sampson will be 11:00 am, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Pinecrest Cemetery, Troup, Texas with Jerry Page officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, prior to the service, at Cottle Funeral Home. Kay was a former resident of the Troup community and a member of the Mt. Carmel...

Services for Sarah Gail Smith are pending at this time. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Larry Cecil Stewart, 59, of Troup, passed away on May 22, 2023, in Jacksonville, Texas. He was born on December 16, 1963, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to the late Cecil Stewart and Betty Edgar Stewart. Memorial services for Larry Stewart will be 3:00 pm, Friday, May 26, 2023, at Cottle Funeral Home, Troup. Visitation will be 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, prior to the service. Larry was a resident of the Mixon community. He retired as a Crane Operator. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, he was a die hard...

Virgil "Dugie" Burgins, a man of unwavering faith, went to be with the Lord on May 21st, 2023. Surrounded by his loving family, he peacefully passed away in the comfort of his home in Arp, Texas. Born on January 12, 1932, Dugie was married to his childhood sweetheart, Shirley Burgins, for an incredible 68 years. Their love and devotion were an inspiration to all who knew them. A lifelong member of the Church of God, Dugie found solace and strength in his relationship with God. He...

Janie Marie Russell, 76, of Overton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 20, 2023. She was born in Henderson, Texas on May 10, 1947, to the late Charlie and Anna Gipson.  She Married the love of her life, Oren Rice Russell Jr. in 1972 and together they had two sons. She deeply loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her family, Puzzles, and Arts and Crafts of any Kind. Visitation for Janie Marie Russell will be 6:00 pm-8:00 pm on May 25, 2023, and Service at 11:00 am on Friday,...

Robbie Gene Pell, 76, of Tyler, passed away on May 17, 2023, in Tyler, Texas. She was born on February 19, 1947, in Antlers, Oklahoma, to the late Robert Miller and Nova Tucker Miller. Robbie was a resident of the Tyler community and was a retired LCDC Counselor. She loved her family with all of her heart. Arrangements are under the direction of Cottle-Person Funeral Home, Overton. Full Obituary to follow.

Winnie Dell Morris, 84, of Joinerville, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2023. She was born in Tyler, Texas on April 16, 1939, to the late Emory and Winnie Scoggins.  She Married the love of her life, and together they had three children. She was a Member of Rock Hill Faith Community Church and Loved being a Sunday School Teacher. Mrs. Winnie retired in 1994 after a Career of 24 years teaching in Wyoming and Texas Public Schools. She was a member of The Eastern Star,...

Robert Earl Dear, 78, of Troup, passed away on May 13, 2023, in Troup, Texas. He was born on April 26, 1945, in Anniston, Alabama. Funeral services for Robert Dear will be 2:30 pm, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Cottle Funeral Home, Troup, Texas, with Reverend Bobby Brooks officiating. Burial to follow at Pinecrest, Troup. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Cottle Funeral Home, Troup. Robert was a resident of the Troup community and retired as a Fireman...

Opal Mae Shuttlesworth, 97, of Arp, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 08, 2023. She was born in Yale, Oklahoma on November 12, 1925, to the late John and Delpha Bartlett.  She Married the love of her life, O.D. “Red” Shuttlesworth on March 25,1946 and together they had six children. She was a Member of Arp Emmanuel Baptist Church. She deeply loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her family, traveling with her husband, Word Search puzzles, WWE, and...

Charles Alton Sowders Born July 19, 1935, in Goldthwaite, Texas Died May 3, 2023, in Troup, Texas (Concord) Age 87 A memorial service will be held at Martin’s Chapel Church of the Nazarene in Troup (Concord), Texas on Saturday, May 6th at 2:00 pm.   Charles was preceded in death by his son, Gary Sowders.  Mr. Sowders is survived by his wife, Pat Sowders of 66 years. His son Chuck Sowders and wife Julie, Daughter-in-Law Andrea Cox Sowders Dunnahoe and husband John....