All Obituaries

Robert Mitchel Pence, 74, of New Chapel Hill, went home to be with his Lord on January 23, 2021, in Tyler, Texas. He was born March 6, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Brewer and Evelyn Mitchel Pence. He was retired from Pence Insurance Group. He was a member and deacon of Sharon Baptist Church, New Chapel Hill. Bob was also a New Orleans police officer for 7 years. The owner and operator of Wings Tour Travel. He was also very proud to be a school bus driver and retired from...

Geno Loro, Sr. 93, of Troup, Texas, passed away on January 23, 2021, in Troup, Texas. He was born May 24, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Antonio and Irene Lago Loro. He was a veteran of the United States Airforce. He was a commercial artist and studied for 2 years at the American Academy of Arts in Chicago, Illinois. He lived in Whitehouse and Troup since 1973. He loved his country and his family with all of his heart. He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter Victoria...

Debra "Debbie" Leigh Renson, 61, of Troup, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2021, in Tyler, Texas. She was born April 20, 1959, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Wiley and Brigitte Davis. She recently retired from the US Postal Service. She loved to garden and to go camping with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Ricky Renson of Troup; daughter Christine Renson of Austin, son Nicholas Renson and fiancé Hope Hendricks...

Stuart was born in Mansfield, Louisiana.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 39 years, Sharon; children: Tracy & David Modlin, Adam Bird, Ginger & Alan Colston, Kyle Bird, Holly & Eric Lyddy; grandchildren: Jacob & Abigail Bird, Braden Bird, Kyle Modlin, Landry & Maddux Lyddy, Patrick, Paige, and Payton Colston; uncle, Betty & Noel Tipton; his beloved golden retriever, Simon; as well as numerous friends, colleagues, and former students. He graduated...

Services for Anthony (Tony) Wayne Eastwood, 66, of Overton, Tx, are scheduled for 10:00 am, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home, Overton, Texas with John Bonner and Dennis Elliot officiating. Visitation will be 6:00pm-8:00 pm, Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Cottle-Pearson Funereal Home, Overton. Tony went home to be with his Savior on January 20, 2021. He was born on June 22, 1954 to Tom and Bessie Eastwood in Pauls Valley, Ok. They later moved to New London, Tx. Where...

Terry Lynn Ammons, 68, of Overton, passed away on January 15, 2021, in Tyler, Texas. He was born November 10, 1952 in Carthage, Texas to the late Ennis and Dovie Ammons. Funeral services for Terry Ammons will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home Chapel, Overton, Texas with Reverend Mike Matlock officiating. Burial will follow at the Overton City Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home,...

Bobby Joe Swinney, 86, of Whitehouse, Texas, passed away on January 15, 2021, in Whitehouse, Texas. He was born March 20, 1934, in Arp, Texas to the late Frank and Jodie Swinney. Funeral services for Bobby Swinney will be at 2:00 pm, Monday, January 18, 2021, at The Clearview Church, Troup with Reverend Chris Wilkins officiating. Interment will follow at the Mixon Cemetery. Bobby married the love of his life Betty Lou Swinney on March 6, 1954 in Mixon. He was a member of The Clearview...

Ronnie Wayne Orr Sr., 76, of Troup, TX, born December 18, 1944; passed away on January 12, 2021, in Tyler, TX. He was born in Beardon, AR to the late Durwood and Willie Orr. Graveside Services for Ronnie Orr, Sr. will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, January 15, 2021, at Mason Cemetery, Arp with Jerry Hanson, and Mark Hayes officiating. Ronnie Retired from the University of Texas at Tyler after 28 years as Supervisor. He touched many lives; he never met a stranger. He loved his family with all...

Cathy Johnston Stowers, 71, of Troup, Texas, passed away on January 9, 2021, in Tyler, Texas. She was born October 31, 1949, in Bloomsdale, MO, to the late Morton Lee and Marian Edra Davis Johnston. Memorial services for Cathy Stowers will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Cottle Funeral Home Chapel, Troup. Cathy was an Army Veteran. She loved to crochet in her earlier years.  She loved her family with all her heart. She is preceded in death by her parents, her...