Bobby Leon Ritter, 74, of Timpson, Texas, passed away on January 24, 2023, in Timpson, Texas. He was born on January 13, 1949, in Marshall, Texas, to the late William Hoyt Ritter. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Timpson Methodist Church in Timpson, Texas with Kyle Green officiating. Bobby grew up in the Carthage/Gary area. He attended Gary High School before earning his GED. Bobby met Judy Hudman when they were set up on a blind date. They fell in...

Darrell was born October 11, 1935 in a simple frame house outside of Timpson Texas.  The family, dad Youree, mom Bertha, older sister Reba, older sister Maxie and older sister Wanda had moved to the little house when the family lost a farm during the depression.  The younger brother, Dean, was born after moving into that house. Sister Wanda and Darrell were afflicted with a rampant high fever during a disease epidemic in 1937.  They were both left severely mentally...

Kathy Sue (Brooks) Burns, 69, of Joaquin, Texas, passed away on January 19, 2023, in Lufkin, Texas. She was born on November 9, 1953, in Carthage, Texas, to the late Barron and Tommie (Wall) Brooks. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, January 23, 2023, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson, Texas with Joey Watson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson, Texas. Kathy grew up in Timpson. She graduated from...

Glenda Jean (Granny) Polk, 87, of Timpson, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2023. Born on March 7, 1935 in Pennsboro W.V. to Harry Truman and Arlene (Pyles) Lobaugh. Glenda and her husband Jesse were headed to Mexico for vacation in 1995 when they stopped in Timpson, Texas to visit a long-lost friend and decided to stay. They bought some property where they helped to raise their grandchildren. Granny never met a stranger and always had a story to share about her family. Glenda...

Birdell “Bert” Tinkle, 79, of Timpson, Texas, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, in Kingwood, Texas. Bert was born on March 22, 1943, in Dotson, Texas.  He was one of nine children born to the marriage of Robert Virgil and Johnie Toy Lee (Burkes) Tinkle. Bert began working in the gas and oil industry at a very young age.  He spent years driving a truck and welding before becoming an inspector and eventually a project coordinator.  Bert spent much of his life...

Marian (Hooper) Bodiford, 92, of Timpson, Texas, passed away on January 2, 2023, in Garrison, Texas. She was born on February 26, 1930, in Luling, Texas, to the late John Brinson and Geraldine (Howell) Hooper. Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm Friday, January 6, 2023, at Woodlawn Cemetery, Timpson, Texas, officiated by Bro. Levi Cohorst. Marian was a very loving and giving person. She took pleasure in taking care of others needs. Marian and John loved square-dancing when they were...

Ethel Mae (Scott) Moreland, 89, of Timpson, Texas, passed away on December 30, 2022, in Carthage, Texas. She was born on October 27, 1933, in Rayville, Louisiana, to the late E.A. and Rosa (Hagood) Scott. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas, officiated by Bro. Carroll Jones. Interment will follow at Corinth Cemetery, Timpson, Texas. A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 am on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Taylor...

Jimmy Lee Powers, 79, of Timpson went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, December 26, 2022. Born December 31, 1942, Jim was the youngest of four sons born to the late Emmett and Ruth Allred Powers. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Levi Cohorst officiating. Interment will follow at Timpson Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. at...

David “Little Man” Nathan Lewis, Jr., 43, of Timpson, Texas, passed away on December 4, 2022, in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born on October 26, 1979, in Dallas, Texas, to David Nathan and Eva (Hutto) Lewis, Sr. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Timpson. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson,...

Helen Johnette (Childress) Kaluza, 97, of Tatum, Texas, passed away on November 27, 2022, in Tatum, Texas. She was born on October 6, 1925, in Comanche, Texas, to the late James Oliver and Iva Kathlene (Burt) Childress. A Celebration of Life will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Tennessee Community Presbyterian Church, Timpson, Texas, officiated by Robert Adamson.  Helen grew up in Hico, Texas.  She graduated from Ball High School in Galveston, Texas. Helen then...