V. Hugh Lewis/ Jefferson Jimplecute Former Jefferson City Secretary Anita Smith Perot passed away last Friday, January 26, in Longview. Perot served as City Secretary for over 30 years and served multiple City Mayors and Aldermen. “My first year as Mayor, I knew nothing about my duties or responsibilities asContinue Reading
June 2, 1933-January 26, 2024 Herbert Barham Kennon was born June 2, 1933, in Jefferson, Texas to Walter and Cornelia (McCoy) Kennon, who preceded him in death. He passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, joining his Savior Jesus Christ and his beloved wife of 64 years, Jane. He was alsoContinue Reading
May 29, 1956-January 15, 2024 Funeral Services for Alexandra Carrow Holton, 67, of Jefferson, Texas will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 2pm in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Father John Himes officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. A timeContinue Reading
November 2, 1947-January 18, 2024 Funeral Services for Evelyn Tims Key, 76, of Jefferson will be held on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, at 2pm in the Cpt Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Ron Danley officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. IntermentContinue Reading
May 10 1940-January 18, 2024 Edith “Edi” Mae Buzbee Ingram born May 10, 1940 in Pampa, TX to C.A. & Florence Buzbee. She passed peacefully January 18, 2024 surrounded by her husband of almost 66 years, Johnny, sister Cheryl and niece Tathona. She moved to Odessa, TX when she wasContinue Reading
William “Bill” Michael Williams, Jan. 5, 1943- Jan. 18, 2024. Memorial Services for William “Bill” Michael Williams, 81 of Jefferson, will be 1 p.m. Saturday Jan. 27, in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Pastor Rick McDonald officiating. Military Honors will be rendered by the United StatesContinue Reading
Margaret C. Hunt, who loved being called “Meme” by her grand- and great-grand children, departed this life on January 13, 2024. She is preceeded by her parents, Maynard R. and Thema A. Knapp and beloved elder brother Donald. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Gary; SonsContinue Reading
February 3, 1935-December 27, 2023 Bobby Joe Comer was born on February 3, 1935, to D.C. Comer and Lillie Wilkins Comer. He passed on to his heavenly reward on December 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Teresa Simmons, his sisters Imogene ‘Sissy’ Dickson, JeanetteContinue Reading
December 10, 1951-December 31, 2023 Graveside services for Brenda Lee Morgan, 72, of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 2 pm Saturday Jan. 6, 2024, at Berea cemetery with Pastor Brody Woodard officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. A time of visitation will be held from 6-8Continue Reading
September 28, 1931-December 27, 2023 Funeral services for Louise Capel Grubbs, 92, of Jefferson, Texas was held at 2pm on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in First Baptist Church of Jefferson with Rev. Ron Danley officiating. Interment will follow at New Prospect Cemetery in Jefferson under the direction of Haggard FuneralContinue Reading
John Ray Hastert January 16, 1964-January 1, 2024 Cremation Services for John Ray Hastert, 59, of Harleton, Texas are under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. John was born on January 16, 1964, to Vernon Hastert and Elizabeth Holmes Hastert in Emporia, KS and passed away in Dallas, Texas. HeContinue Reading
February 21, 1956-December 12, 2023 Funeral Services for Bebe Kay Dorgan, 67, of Jefferson, Texas were at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 16, 2023, in The Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Rev. Msgr. Zach Kunnakkattuthara officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow at OakwoodContinue Reading
May 14, 1938-December 19, 2023 Graveside Services for Doyle Wayne Watson, 85, of Jefferson, Texas were held on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at 2pm with Bro. Billy Darrell “Cy” Davis officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home at West Otis Cemetery in Sevier County, Arkansas. A time ofContinue Reading
July 30, 1944-November 1, 2023 Memorial Services for Homer Fred Hogle, Sr., 79 of Jefferson, Texas will be held at 1pm on Thursday November 9, 2023, in the Faith Tabernacle Church of Jefferson, TX with Pastor Green and Rev. Wade Hogle officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home.Continue Reading
Graveside Services for Genevieve Wicker Baize of Mims Chapel will be held Friday, December 8, 2023, at 2pm in Mims Chapel Cemetery in Avinger, TX with Bro. Johnny Coleman officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Immediately following the Graveside Services, a reception will be held to honorContinue Reading
November 22, 1930-November 19, 2023 Services for James Stoutjesdyk will be held 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Hilliard Funeral Home with Pastor John Lindsey officiating with visitation starting at 2 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Garden Valley Cemetery. James Henry Stoutjesdyk was born Nov. 22,Continue Reading
December 29, 1941-November 13, 2023 Funeral Services for Martha Lorraine McGraw Crawford, 81 of Jefferson, TX will be held Friday November 17, 2023, at 11am in the Cpt. Wm. Perry Chapel of Haggard Funeral Home with Bro. Roy Conatser officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral home. A timeContinue Reading
December 20, 1935-November 4, 2023 Graveside Services for Mildred Gloria McNeely, 87, of Jefferson, TX will be held Sunday November 19, 2023, at 11am in Trinity Cemetery in Jefferson, TX with Bro. Steve Rushing officiating and under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Mildred Gloria McNeely passed away after aContinue Reading
October 28, 1982-November 14, 2023 Leah Danielle Herron Olivier-Bedair, 41, of Tyler, passed away suddenly on Nov. 14, 2023. Leah was born Oct. 28, 1982 to Debra Stanley and Stephen Herron. She is survived by her husband David Bedair, mother Debra Stanley, children Reece Olivier, Gracie Olivier, step-children Blair OlivierContinue Reading
Graveside Services for Mary Coleman, 86, of Jefferson, Texas will be held Saturday November 18, 2023, at 2pm in Gray Cemetery in Gray, Texas with Brother Tim Brown officiating under the direction of Haggard Funeral Home. Mary Belle (Norris) Coleman was born March 30, 1937, in East Point, Louisiana toContinue Reading