Billy was born on June 30, 1940 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to parents Doris Fay Covington and Joseph Wally Kimbrell and entered into eternal rest on Aug. 24, 2013 at the age of 73.
Billy was known as “Boo” by his siblings and “PePaw” by his grandchildren. Billy loved his sons, grandchildren and his deer lease. He loved hunting, watching John Wayne movies and square dancing. Billy enjoyed cooking and loved entering chili cook offs. He worked in the construction business for over 50 years. Billy was Baptist by faith and a member of the Lakeside Baptist Church in Tool, Texas, where he kept the grounds. He was a caring man, who will be missed by all whom knew him.
Billy is preceded in death by his parents; brothers J.W. Kimbrell, Guy B. Kimbrell and Bobby Kimbrell.
He is survived by his wife Jeannie Bane of Payne Springs; sons Bruce Kimbrell of Nacogdoches, Brad Kimbrell of Trinidad, Brian Kimbrell of Jacksonville, Brent Kimbrell of Mabank; stepsons Joe Bane and wife Misty of Payne Springs, John Bane of Payne Springs; grandchildren Brandy Kimbrell, Gavin Kimbrell, Raylee Kimbrell, Tommi Jo Bane, Taylor Russell; one great-great grandchild on the way; sisters Peggy Tipping, Becky Pace, Sandra DeFord, other loving family members and many more friends.
Graveside service was 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013 at Posey Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Paul Dewayne Edwards, 61, of Mabank, was born on March 4, 1952 in Dallas to the home of Archie Dean Edwards and Mickey Pearl Yarbrough.
He passed away at his home in Mabank on Aug. 25, 2013.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Mickey Pearl Edwards; brother Michael Dean Edwards and his grandparents.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Deborah “Debbie” Edwards; children Jamie LaDean Edwards, Melanie Pat Edwards Crow and husband Jason, Marcie Jo Edwards Besherse and husband Wesley; sister Ardeana Lynn Livingston and husband Dennis; father Archie Edwards. He has seven grandchildren, Harley David Royal, Michaela Jo’Dell Rowan, Gunner Dean Royal, Lyndee Jo Smith, along with the “bubies” Jhace Allen Crow, Chace Paul Crow, “Kitty “ Baylee Jo’lene Smith and his beloved dog, Lexi Jo Edwards as well as many other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013 at Clearview Bible Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Larry Reneau under the direction of Moorhead Epps Funeral Home.
Memorial services for Sandra Kaye Ratcliff will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013 at Mooorhead Epps Funeral Home.
Sandra Kaye Ratcliff, of Gun Barrel City, was born on May 19, 1941 in Danville, IL to the home of Laymon Riordan and Mary Winifred Shake, and passed away on Aug. 23, 2013.
She is preceded in death by parents.
Left to cherish her memory are children, William Anderson and wife Kathy of Lombard, IL, Irene Johnson of Conroe, Texas, Daniel Preather and wife Malinda of Hempstead, Texas, James Preather of Montgomery, Texas; 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; sister Marcia Brady and husband Timothy of Lombard, IL and brother Micheal Riordan and wife Carol of Aurora, IL.
Graveside Services for Alice Marvine Robinett, 88, of Celina, Texas, will be held at a later date at Liberty Cemetery, Martins Mill.
She passed away Aug. 24, 2013 in McKinney, Texas.
Mrs. Robinett was born Feb. 9, 1925 in Trinidad, Texas, to Alvie Lee and Celia Mae Phillips Andrews.
She grew up in Tool, Texas and resided in Celina at the time of her death.
Surviving are three daughters, Wanda Forgey of Lake Dallas, Shirley Ann Robinett and Kristine Robinett, both of Celina; two sons, Mel Robinett and Raymond Robinett, both of Celina; 11 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; three brothers, Ken Andrews and E. Ray Andrews, both of Peeltown, Texas, and Andy Andrews of Sherman, Texas.
Mrs. Robinett was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Glenn Robinett.
Carolyn Craig Stover, 96, a lifetime resident of Athens died Aug. 23, 2013 in Athens.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, 2013 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Pemberton, Rev. Perry Smith and Dr. Bob Strain officiating. In honor of Carolyn’s love and appreciation for the pipe organ, a brief recital by organist John Tidmore will begin at 2 p.m.
Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Park under the direction of Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home.
She was born July 11, 1917 in Athens to the late Rupert Talmage and Clara Elizabeth Rhodes Craig.
Carolyn was the first in her immediate family to get a college education – a bachelor’s from S M U in 1938 and a master’s from East Texas State University in 1968. The master thesis was on Rupert Talmage Craig, her father, editor-publisher and part owner of The Athens Review from 1916 to 1941. Carolyn is best remembered as Mrs. Stover the American Government teacher at Athens High School from 1963 until 1980, but her first foray into teaching was from 1939 until 1942 as a journalism teacher at Athens High School. On June 2, 1941 she married Mastin Stover, chemistry and physics teacher of Athens High School. They had two sons. Never vain about her age, she would proudly tell anyone, usually her students and without prompting, what it was. She had been a member of First Baptist Church since 1942 and sang in the church choir for 60 years. In later years she played piano on Sunday for the Park Highland Nursing Center. Following retirement she traveled extensively in Europe, the Middle East, Hawaii, Grand Caymen Islands and throughout the United States. Her professional honors include membership in The American Association of University Women, Theta Sigma Phi and Pi Sigma Alpha. She performed as a classically trained pianist and sang in the Athens Music Study Club. In summation of her life she said: “I tried to be a good wife, mother to both my sons, especially my handicapped son, Craig, a good teacher to many students, patriotic and live according to my faith as a committed Christian.” She was over all a very courageous and compassionate woman with a rich taste for adventure. Bon Voyage “Moma”.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her husband of almost 31 years, Clifford Mastin Stover; her son Mastin Craig Stover; brother R. T. Craig and sister in law Mary Will Stone Craig.
She is survived by her son Lorenz; nieces Sue Sanders, Mary Elizabeth Massey, Francis Fulgham, Maxey Barton; cousin Doris Johnson; nephew C. W. Tidmore, and numerous great nieces and nephews.
Visitation for family and friends was 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to C. A. M. P., P. O. Box 27086, San Antonio, Texas 78227.
Billy was born on June 30, 1940 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to parents Doris Fay Covington and Joseph Wally Kimbrell and entered into eternal rest on Aug. 24, 2013 at the age of 73.