January 2, 1975-February 23, 2021 On February 23, 2021, Coach Robert Gene Bristow of Jefferson, Texas, said farewell to the pain and suffering here and was welcomed to his heavenly home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Sadly, leaving Ashley, his wife of 21 years and their two preciousContinue Reading
June 25, 1955-February 27, 2021 Eric Carter was a man like no other. He always did exactly what he wanted. He was a loved father, son, brother, significant other, and friend. He was a rock to so many. Even though he’d probably tell you to ‘quit runnin’ your head’ atContinue Reading
January 22, 1949-February 24, 2021 Katherine Mary Hay Carlson, 72 of Jefferson, Texas, passed away on February 24, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Cremation arrangements are being performed under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. A small family service will be held at a later date. Katherine wasContinue Reading
The students of Jefferson ISD lost one of their biggest champions earlier this week. Lady Bulldog softball coach and JHS history teacher Robert Bristow lost his battle with COVID-19 on Tuesday, February 23rd. He was 46 years old. Mark Allen, JISD director of girls athletics, announced the loss on FacebookContinue Reading
Virginia J. Carter was born August 30,1930 in Mims Chapel, TX to Barry and Hulene Steelman. She went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the age of 90. Juanita worked for South Central Bell as a telephone operator. Later in her career she wasContinue Reading
Mary Bounds, 92, of Paris went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday Feb. 7, 2021, from Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, but attended NoviceContinue Reading
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Marion County Precinct 2 Commissioner Joe McKnight passed away Sunday evening, January 31, 2021, after a battle with cancer. “Joe was a dedicated public servant with n o agenda other than making Marion County, his lifelong home, a better place for everyone,” said Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur in aContinue Reading
Funeral services for Mr. Joe Edward McKnight, 62, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at The Capt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Brother Donnie Barron and John Derrick officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. A time for visitationContinue Reading
Karen Frances Bates Ives, 68, of Garland, Texas, died January 10, 2021 in Plano, Texas from complications from kidney disease. She is survived by her husband, Harold “Ike” Ives of Garland, Texas. Daughter Carrie Ives and husband Tim Isakson of Richardson, Texas, and daughter Mary Paulin and husband Jeremy ofContinue Reading
April 10, 1927 ~ January 4, 2021 A private family graveside service for Catherine Leona Osborne Stork, 93, of Jefferson will be held at a later date in Carmichael, California. Catherine Stork was born April 10, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to Thomas Osborne and Lois Harmon Osborne and passed awayContinue Reading
November 17, 1928-January 14, 2021 Mrs Horn passed away January 14, 2021 at Carrington Place of Springhill, Springhill LA. Funeral services for Mrs. Norma Helen Riley Horn, 92 of Springhill, Louisiana, formerly of Jefferson, Texas are to be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, January 18, 2021 graveside at Oakwood Memorial ParkContinue Reading
November 28, 1957-January 5, 2021 Vickie Lynn Grubbs Chisholm went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan 5, 2021 in Carrollton, TX. A graveside funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at New Prospect Cemetery, officiated by Deacon Jim Finstrom and underContinue Reading
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Austin Lewter, Jefferson Jimplecute When I first arrived in Jefferson 10 years ago, I was given a list of people to go meet on day one. At the top of that list was a lady named Mary Edmond. I was told if I needed to get anything done in Jefferson,Continue Reading
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Bobbie McGriff, age 58, was born to the late Harle Wayne Chatham, Jr. and Myrtle Louise Love Chatham on October 26, 1962 in Chattanooga, TN. She Departed this earthly life on Monday January 4, 2021 Mrs. McGriff was a homemaker most her life before becoming disabled. She had such aContinue Reading
Mary McCoy was the third child born to the late Marvin V. and Ethel J. Jones McCoy. Mary was a graduate of Central High School. She attended Jarvis Christian College, Wiley College, Friends University and Douglas Memorial School of Nursing where she studied Business and Nursing. She is a memberContinue Reading
Charles Lynn McKnight age 67, of McLeod, Texas, went to be with the Lord Monday, December 28, 2020, at Ochsner LSU Shreveport. Charles was born March 3, 1953, in Jefferson, Texas, to Sonny and Gayle McKnight. He was the owner of C.L. McKnight Oil Company; served in the United StatesContinue Reading