Fern Hollaway Caswell passed away in Bowie on April 28, 2025, at the age of exactly 99 years, 9 months and 3 weeks. A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Sunset Cemetery in Sunset, with Doyle Wade officiating. Fern was born at her parents’ home just outside of Sunset on July 7, […]
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Brian Keith Weber
1964-2025Brian Keith Weber died on April 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Keith was born on Aug. 4, 1964, to Charles Ronald Weber and Melba Jane Weber. Keith was saved at the age of 8 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie. Keith graduated from Bowie High School in 1982 where he was a regional finalist in […]
Dena Silvers
1952-2025Dena was born on Jan 4, 1952, to Charles and Launa Wilhite in Decatur. From a young age, she learned the value of community and faith by watching how her father lived and served this community. Dena would go on to follow in his footsteps in many ways, but “being out amongst them” was one of his famous sayings that […]
Sidney Wren Schutze
1950-2025Sidney Wren Schutze, 74, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, in Dallas. Sidney Denise Wren was born on Aug. 4, 1950, to Ralph and Auralia (Penney) Wren. She had the privilege of growing up during an idyllic time in Decatur. She was the middle child with Stephen as her “big brother” and Stephanie as the “baby.” There was admiration […]
Royce Edward McCasland
1937-2025Royce Edward McCasland, 87, of Lake Tawakoni went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2024. His graveside service will be held north of Decatur at the Greenwood Cemetery at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 3, 2025. Royce was born March 7, 1937, to Johnnie Hardee and Ben Hardin McCasland of Greenwood. He is preceded in death by his […]
Susan Jeannette (Cole) Boston
1955-2025Susan Jeannette (Cole) Boston, aged 69, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on April 19, 2025, in Springtown. Born on Dec. 10, 1955, in Tulsa, OK, to William Byron Cole and Fern (Westfall) Cole, Susan’s journey through life was filled with joy, resilience and profound love. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, J.R. Boston III and her parents. […]
Sam Maurice “Reece” Landers
1939-2025Funeral services for Sam Maurice “Reece” Landers, 86, of Bridgeport, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Pleasant View Baptist Church, with burial following at Thomas Cemetery in Bridgeport. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, one hour prior to the service, at the church. Brother Gary Demmitt will officiate. Pallbearers include James Culpepper, Ryan […]
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