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03/27/2026

George Douglas Wise

George Douglas Wise, age 65, passed away surrounded by his family on March 22, 2026.

George is survived by his wife, Winona Wise of Corsicana, Texas; daughter, Jennifer McKenzie and husband, Don of Buffalo, Texas; grandsons, Weston and C**t McKenzie of Buffalo, Texas; grandson, Kenneth McKenzie; great-grandson, Nathan of Jewett, Texas; daughter, Stephanie Wise, along with her three children, William, Elaina, and Aurora of Corsicana, Texas, and his loyal companion, Bob.

He had many lifelong friends as well as many “brothers” who bonded for life through a love of motorcycles. George was a successful business owner, working in HVAC most of his life. Being an avid motorcyclist, he enjoyed spending time working in his shop and riding with friends and family. He was the best "Grampa" and always made time for fishing or a quick motorcycle ride. George was a man that you could count on endlessly and never turned away someone in need.

A friend for life. Companion. Brother. Grampa. He will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts.

A service is planned for a later time.

Flowers may be sent to 928 East Commerce Street, Buffalo, Texas 75831 in care of Jennifer McKenzie.

Arrangements are under the direction of Walters' Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas -- A Walters Family Funeral Home.

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03/25/2026

Joesph Alexander "Joe" Cantlon, Jr.

Joesph Alexander "Joe" Cantlon, Jr., of Oakwood, Texas, passed away on March 24, 2025, from a broken heart after the recent loss of his wife of seventy years.

Joe was born in Helena, Arkansas on August 6, 1934, to Joesph Alexander Cantlon, Sr. and Corinne Cantlon; sister, Memorie (Cantlon) Robertson; and brother-in-law, Tommy Robertson. After graduating from Central High School in 1953, he went on to join the United States Marines and then on to study at Texas Tech University. After graduating with a degree in Geology, Joe started his career and worked many years in the Oil and Gas Industry, ending his career with Digicon as a Consultant.

In June of 1955, Joe married his high school sweetheart, Glenda, and always remained steadfast in their devotion to each other for seventy years. Joe is survived by his four sons, Greg Cantlon and wife, Suellen, Mike Cantlon and wife, Melissa, Joe Dan Cantlon and wife, Karin and Cliff Cantlon.

Joe cherished their grandchildren, Justin Cantlon, Meghan (Cantlon) Dixon and husband, Blake Dixon, and Tyler Cantlon; great-grandchildren, Ashlynn Cantlon and Jackson and Augustus Dixon; and nieces Leslie Raine Huber, Julie Shikiar and Rachael Clark.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda and both parents and in-laws, Willard Grimes and Joy (McDonough) Grimes.

Joe and Glenda spent their years living all over the world, including Singapore and England, before finally settling in Oak Ridge North in the 1970s, where they raised their four sons. Joe had a love for fishing, hunting and hanging out with Glenda. Joe adored Glenda and you normally couldn't find one without the other nearby.

Joe's spirit will live on forever in all of us that had the pleasure of knowing him.

A memorial service to celebrate Joe's life is planned for 10 A.M., Monday, March 30, 2026, at Walters Funeral Home, Centerville, Texas. Boyd King will officiate the service.

Final arrangements are under the direction of Walters Funeral Home, Centerville, Texas -- A Walters Family Funeral Home.

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03/24/2026

According to a recent report, 62.3% of long-term care is covered through Medicaid. But Medicaid only kicks in once a family's life savings are depleted by nursing home care. That is why it is so important to preserve and protect assets before it’s too late.

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03/24/2026

Cynthia Ann Green

A homegoing service for Cynthia Ann Green will be 11 A.M., Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Dr. John Allen Rodgers and Minister Towanda LongWebber will officiate the service. Interment will follow in House Cemetery, Edge, Texas. A time of visitation and remembrance will take place from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M, Friday, April 3, 2026, at Madisonville Funeral Home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas -- A Walters Family Funeral Home.

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03/24/2026

Arette C. Johnson

Arette Cardilia (Jones) Johnson passed away on March 18, 2026, with her loving husband by her side. She was born on May 18, 1958, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Cornelius Jones Sr. and Celeta Word Jones. At an early age, Arette accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior and was baptized at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church of Omaha, Nebraska under the leadership of the late Pastor John L. Whittington, and later joined the Free Pentecostal House of Prayer.

As a child, she was an active member of the Jack and Jill Club of Omaha, Nebraska, played piano per her mother's encouragement and was an avid scrabble player. Arette was a graduate of Madisonville High School, Class of 1976, and attended Espinola Beauty College in Houston, Texas. Arette lived in Houston, Texas for several years before moving to Madisonville, Texas, where she worked at St. Joseph Hospital for many years.

Arette married Charles Johnson on July 7, 2001, in Madisonville, Texas with the union being performed by Reverend Samuel L. Thompson. Though she had no children of her own, she was a second mother to a host of special children, nieces, nephews and neighbors. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Charles Johnson; son, Sterling Shaffer of Madisonville, Texas; special sons, Marcus Barton of Houston, Texas, Caderius Simpson of Bryan, Texas; special daughters, Celeta Gilbert of Huntsville, Texas, Zanavia Manning-Lewis of College Station, Texas, Sharon Porter of Bryan, Texas, Melissa (Brandon) White of Madisonville, Texas, Jennifer Jones of Huntsville, Texas, Akesia Jones of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Jaida Craig of Madisonville, Texas; brother, Tyrone (Michelle) Jones of Omaha, Nebraska; sisters, Emma (Wayne) Lee of Topeka, Kansas and Leta Thompson of Huntsville, Texas; and a host of special children, nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Celeta Jones; father, Cornelius Jones Sr.; and brother, Cornelius Jones Jr.

Arette will be deeply missed but forever remembered through the memories of those lives she has touched.

A homegoing service for Arette C. Johnson will be 1 P.M., Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Free Pentecostal House of Prayer, Madisonville, Texas. Pastor Toni Green will officiate the service with eulogist, Elder James Davis. Visitation will be from 12 noon until service time.

Pallbearers: Ken Ken Wiley, Phil Green Sr., Otis Monten, Jabar Manning, Chris Gilbert, Chris Jones

Honorary Pallbearers: Joe Bailey, Cornell Jones, Charles Manning, Derrick Smith, Andre Jones, Dion Johnson-Nealy

Arrangements are under the direction of Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas -- A Walters Family Funeral Home.

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03/24/2026

Deborah Faye Reed

Deborah Faye (Collard) Reed, 76, passed away on March 21, 2026, in Bryan, Texas. Debbie was born February 16, 1950, in Jozye Community, Madisonville, Texas to William Ottis and Flossie Faye (Montgomery) Collard. Debbie grew up in Deer Park, Texas and lived in Madisonville, Texas for some time.

Debbie was preceded in death by her loving parents, Pap and Flossie, and husband Charles Irvin Reed.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Jamie Louise Lawson (Brandon) of Canyon City, Colorado and Shanna Faye Collins of Bryan, Texas; son, William Scott Reed of Canyon City, Colorado; brother, Ottis Wayne Collard of Beloit, Kansas; sister, Catherine Diann (Collard) Goen (Thomas) of College Station, Texas; two grandchildren, Kaelyn DeNae Rivas and Mason Anthony Reyes; two great-grandchildren, Landri Jayde Hoskinson and Brinley Faye Hoskinson as well as numerous other extended family and loving friends.

A graveside service for Debbie, officiated by pastor Joshua Price, will be held in the Jozye Cemetery on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 10 A.M.

Final arrangements for Deborah Faye Reed are under the compassionate care and direction of Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas.

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03/23/2026

Mary Jane Grant

Mary Jane Grant, a cherished soul whose life blossomed with creativity and devotion, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, in Rusk, Texas, following a long battle with dementia. Born on September 16, 1941, in the heart of Texas, Mary Jane’s journey through life was one marked by warmth, artistry, and a steadfast commitment to those who knew her.

For many years, Mary Jane dedicated her professional talents as a hairdresser, bringing beauty and confidence to countless individuals. Yet her passions extended far beyond her career. She was an ardent flower gardener, lovingly cultivating the most beautiful yard and flower beds that became a vivid testament to her boundless care and gentle spirit. Her hands were equally skilled in the world of art, where she expressed her creativity through various crafty endeavors. A delightfully simple joy she savored was the refreshing taste of Diet Coke, a small but steadfast pleasure amidst the richness of her life.

Mary Jane’s life was woven intricately with the threads of family, both past and present. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, George Grant, whose memory she carried with enduring affection. Her children—Joann Stroud, Mary Darlene Grant, Ivy Dean Grant, and Kathleen Hagenbart—also rest in memory, their legacies part of the foundation upon which her love stood. She was sorrowfully separated from her brother Henry “Scooter” Williams, who has gone before her as well.

Surrounding her legacy are the loving memories of her living family: her brothers, C.W. Williams and wife, Barbara, Roger Williams and wife, Wilma, and Jerry Williams and wife, Carol Ann; her beloved sister, Ethel Williams; and her grandchildren, Mary Michelle Gray, Mary Elizabeth Ruscher and husband, Matt, and Christopher Hagenbart and wife, Danielle. The joy she brought to life extends through her great-grandchildren, Maria, Marshall, Eidon, Aeryn, Matthew, MaKayla and husband, Ronnie, and Skylar; and further still to her great-great-grandchildren, Ronnie, Malachi, Ellison, Judah, Henry, and one more precious little soul on the way.

A graveside service to honor Mary Jane’s memory will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 1 PM, at North Creek Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to gather in remembrance, celebrating the life of a woman whose presence was as nurturing and vibrant as the gardens she so adored.

Mary Jane Grant’s life speaks eloquently of grace, creativity, and the enduring bonds of family. Though she has departed from this world, the beauty she created—in both her surroundings and within the hearts of those she loved—will forever bloom in radiant remembrance.

Arrangements are under the direction of Walters Funeral Home, Centerville, Texas -- A Walters Family Funeral Home.

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03/23/2026

03/20/2026

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03/20/2026

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03/17/2026

Wanda Marie Callahan

Wanda Marie Callahan, 81, of Iola, Texas, passed away on March 14, 2026, in Iola, Texas. She was born on June 13, 1944, to William Junior and Marjorie (McGill) Gressett in Navasota, Texas.

Wanda was known for her infectious laughter and vibrant personality. She had a unique gift for bringing people together and was truly the life of any gathering. Her warmth and kindness shone brightly, making even the ordinary moments feel extraordinary. She was also a proud and loving grandmother, who delighted in sharing her wisdom and warmth with her family.

Wanda was preceded in death by both of her parents. She is survived by her son, Sean Callahan (Robin) of Iola, Texas; granddaughters, Sierra Gilbreath (Keith) of College Station, Texas and Paige Callahan (Kalem Wilson) of College Station, Texas.

A funeral service for Wanda will be 11 A.M., Friday, March 20, 2026, at Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas. Bro. Glenn Connor will officiate the service. Visitation will be from 10 A.M. until time of the service.

Pallbearers: Scottie Gressett, Keith Gilbreath, Kalem Wilson, Elijah Gerzik, John Gerzik, Micah Gerzik

Arrangements are under the direction of Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas -- A Walters Family Funeral Home.

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03/17/2026

The color green has long been associated with Ireland, so it makes perfect sense that we should wear green to honor St. Patrick's Day. Do you wear anything special to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?