Category: Obituaries

Funeral services for Marsha Ann Carson, 57, of Athens are scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013 at First Assembly of God in Eustace.

She went to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 14, 2013 in Tyler.

Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

Memorial services for Gordon Lee Hegwood, 88, of Athens,  are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at Central Baptist Church in Athens with Bro. Mike Gibbs officiating.

Mr. Hegwood went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013 in Athens. Gordon was born on Sept. 2, 1925 in Houston, Texas to Elzie Lee Hegwood and Hattie Mae Dozier Hegwood. He was a retired print setter from the San Francisco Chronicle and a member of Central Baptist Church. Gordon was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother and will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Gordon was preceded in death by his parents; two loving wives, Ruth Fielder Johnson Hegwood and Ruenell Ford Hegwood; a loving sister, Mary Gillit; and loving brother, King B. Hegwood.

He is survived by sons, Charles F. Johnson of Flint, Texas; Fred L. Hegwood, of Modesto, California; Joe Bob Ford of Ft. Worth,TX; Elton Gene Ford of Athens,TX; Rocky Nelson Ford of Athens,TX; daughter, Ginny Ford Stockton of Athens, Texas; two sisters: Elsie Obrien of Fairbanks, Alaska and Beulah Howard and husband Bill Howard of Hewitt, Texas; a sister-in-law Helen Hegwood of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren: Howell Dean Johnson, Debra Johnson Lee, Heather Bach and Kessia Hegwood, six great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family would like to express special thanks to Genesis Hospice, Park Highlands Nursing Center and Genny and Junior Ford for being loyal and loving family members and care takers.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Athens Food Bank or Deaf Ministry Genesis Hospice.

Steve W. Land, Jr., 77, of Athens walked most graciously into the Arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Monday morning from his residence in Athens.

Memorial services are scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 2:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Athens with Rev. Becky Love and Dr. Faulk Landrum officiating, under the direction of Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home, Athens.

Steve was born Jan. 3, 1936 to the late Steve Walter, Sr., and Ocie Frances Herrin Land.

Steve, known by many as “Sonny,” was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Athens for numerous years. He was Salutatorian of graduation class of Winona High School in 1954. He also attended TJC, University of Texas, Austin, and he received his Bachelor of Science-Engineering degree from SMU. His hobby was his work and his livelihood for his family. Steve had worked Texas Instruments, Collins Radio in Dallas, Curtis Mathis, Harvey Industries, and Argon Medical in Athens. He was a devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, and the Texas Longhorns.

Preceding Steve in death are his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Land, Athens; son, Matt Land, Austin; daughter, Leah Land Barnett, McKinney; sister and brother-in-law, Anita and Connie Miles, Bullard, Jeanie Ludwig, Mabank; mother-in-law, Belle Perkins, Athens; numerous nephews and a host of wonderful friends.

If desired, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 911, Athens, Texas 75751 or to the Trinity Valley Community College Foundation.

If desired, you may leave a message of condolence to the family, or light a memorial candle at www.carroll-lehr.com.

Joyce Magness-Worley left this world to be with her maker on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2 013 after battling a lengthy illness.

She was born July 16, 1946 to the late Raymond and Margie Green Magness. She grew up in Athens with her sisters and brother and was a proud lifelong resident.

Joyce married the love of her life, Winston Worley, on June 8, 1968 and had two children, Jason and Jennifer. Being the best wife and mother she could be was the most important thing to her.

She loved her Bunco Ladies very much and was always excited to get together with her “Girls.” She was very passionate about helping others and her generosity and compassion knew no bounds.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother Wayne Magness. Continue reading “Obituary: Joyce Magness-Worley”

Area resident Ednel Laverne Locke passed away Sept. 30, 2013 at the age of 86. Mr. Locke was born on Nov. 24, 1926 to Frank and Amanda Meredith Locke in Athens. 

Ednel lived in Cross Roads with his wife Minnie Belle Garner Locke. He is survived by Minnie, one brother George Locke and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Amanda Locke, his first wife Delorse Locke, three brothers, Davis Locke, Delorse Locke, and Larry Locke and one sister Wilma Simpson.
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