Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home

Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home H. Hub York & his son Leon “Punk” York. In 1939, Ed B. Caudle started to work for the York’s and eventually became a partner in the business. Mr. C. In 1992 Jeff D.

Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Home in Lindale began in the early 1900’s as part of the York Hardware & Furniture Business in downtown Lindale that was owned and operated by M. After the death of Leon “Punk” York, Mr. Caudle acquired the remainder of the business. A new chapel was added to the Furniture Store in downtown Lindale at 109 North Main and this location was used until 1986 when Caudle-Rutledge constructed a new 11,000 sq facility at 206 West South Street. James Rutledge became partner in 1974. In 2000, the building was completely remodeled and an addition to the facility was added. Daugherty started work for Caudle-Rutledge and in 2003 became a partner in the business. Caudle-Rutledge offers complete service in all aspects of funeral service including Pre-paid Funeral Plans, Monuments and Cremation Services. Caudle-Rutledge is proud to be a part of East Texas and the Lindale, Hideaway and Tyler communities and strives to offer the best professional funeral service to all their families.

“This funeral home is dedicated to the memory

of those who in eternal sleep repose

herein and is for the use and comfort
of relatives and friends.”

Lawrence “Larry” Arthur Blanchard, age 96 passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Lindale, Texas. He was born on ...
01/11/2026

Lawrence “Larry” Arthur Blanchard, age 96 passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Lindale, Texas. He was born on January 22,1929, in Baytown, Texas to the late Cyril Pierre and Ora Beatrice (Murdoch) Blanchard. Larry was a lifelong resident of Texas, living in Lindale for the last 44...

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A memorial service for Vernon Lackey Jr. age 91 of Tyler, Texas, is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026,...
01/09/2026

A memorial service for Vernon Lackey Jr. age 91 of Tyler, Texas, is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home Chapel in Lindale, Texas with Chris Lackey officiating.
Vernon passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home in Tyler. He...

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Janie Beth Craig, age 77 of Lindale, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her friends and family on ...
01/07/2026

Janie Beth Craig, age 77 of Lindale, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her friends and family on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Janie was born on November 15, 1948, in Mt Vernon, Texas to James and Christine Long. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Rodney...

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Mary Katherine Platt Norris passed away peacefully at home Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. She was 84.“Mary Kay” was born Feb. 27...
12/29/2025

Mary Katherine Platt Norris passed away peacefully at home Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. She was 84.

“Mary Kay” was born Feb. 27, 1941, in Shreveport, La., to Walter Boynton Platt and Margaret Jean Rhodes and had one brother, Joseph Boynton Platt. She graduated from C.E. Byrd High School in 1959 before...

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Melva Kay Knox (née Toquothty), age 82, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, in Hideaway, Texas. Born on July 23...
12/29/2025

Melva Kay Knox (née Toquothty), age 82, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, in Hideaway, Texas. Born on July 23, 1943, in Walters, Oklahoma, she lived a life marked by compassion, service, and unwavering devotion to her family and community.
Melva is survived by her husband of over 60...

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Funeral services for Bettie Diane McAfee, age 75 of Lumberton, Texas, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 2, 20...
12/28/2025

Funeral services for Bettie Diane McAfee, age 75 of Lumberton, Texas, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home in Lindale, Texas with Bro. Bill Holmes and Bro. Zack Tunnel officiating. Interment will follow at the Hawkins City Cemetery in...

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Andrea June Myrick, known as June by her friends and family, passed into glory to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Chri...
12/26/2025

Andrea June Myrick, known as June by her friends and family, passed into glory to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 26, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. She was 79 years old. June was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on December 10, 1946, to Leroy Andrew Myers and Georgie Belle...

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Joe Neal McHam Jr., age 63 of Lindale, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. He was born ...
12/26/2025

Joe Neal McHam Jr., age 63 of Lindale, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Tyler, Texas. He was born February 11, 1962, in Topeka, Kansas to the late Joe Neal and Shirley Gay (Ford) McHam. Joe was a longtime resident of Lindale and a member of Red Springs Baptist Church. He...

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Dixie Beard Marshall was born at a very early age on May 31st, 1929, to doting parents H.M. “Buster” Beard and Elizabeth...
12/23/2025

Dixie Beard Marshall was born at a very early age on May 31st, 1929, to doting parents H.M. “Buster” Beard and Elizabeth Foreman Beard, she was raised in Beaumont, Texas and attended South Park Schools. As a teen she took voice lessons from Eloise Milam founder of Beaumont’s Melody Maids that...

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Patsy was born Patsy Ellen Adams on September 5, 1943, in Alexandria, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Willie and Bess...
12/22/2025

Patsy was born Patsy Ellen Adams on September 5, 1943, in Alexandria, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Willie and Bessi Adams. Preceded in death by our son, Chad Godfrey. She is survived by husband, Jerry Godfrey and youngest son, Todd Godfrey. Patsy and Jerry were married for 59 wonderful...

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Funeral services for Joyce Ann Wright, Age 82 of Lindale, Texas, are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, December 23, 2025,...
12/18/2025

Funeral services for Joyce Ann Wright, Age 82 of Lindale, Texas, are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home Chapel in Lindale with Pastor Fred McWhorter and George Goynes officiating. Interment will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in...

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Funeral services for Ann Roberts, age 82 of Tyler, Texas, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2025, at th...
12/16/2025

Funeral services for Ann Roberts, age 82 of Tyler, Texas, are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home Chapel in Lindale, Texas with Pastor Bobby Jackson officiating. Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the...

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206 W South Street, P. O. Box 5
Lindale, TX
75771

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