All Obituaries

Michael Paul McGinnis, 74, of Woodville, Texas, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, in Woodville, Texas.  Michael was born in Houston, Texas to Edward and Bertha McGinnis on September 12, 1949.  He graduated from Spring Branch High School in 1969.  Michael, aka “Uncle Mike” or “Mac”, was a proud “hippie” and loved to share stories with his niece, Laurie, about his hippie days and young travel experiences. Over 20 years ago Michael moved...

Ramona Lamb, 64, of Willis, Texas, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Conroe, Texas.    Ramona was born in Houston, Texas, to James and Lavella Mitchell on August 14, 1959.  She was very active in her younger years and enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding horses and many other outdoor activities.  In her later years she enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles and watching cooking shows.  She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Lavetta Mitchell; and by...

Mary Hamilton, 94, of Woodville, Texas, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Mary was born in Rusk, Texas to Joshua Hall and Clara Bell Delaney on April 11, 1930.  She loved her family and devoted her life to them, as she made a career out of taking care of her home and family.  She enjoyed listening to music. Her favorites were gospel and piano music. She also enjoyed reading her Bible.  Her favorite passage of scripture...

Nancy Hornbuckle Byers, 82, of Woodville passed away on April 7, 2024. Born November 11, 1941, in Winnsboro, Texas, she lived in Plano for many years.  She was retired as a legal title administrator having worked in Woodville for Josiah Wheat for over 20 years before working for Acor Corp where she retired.  Nancy loved to travel worldwide, especially to a place she and David could hike.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew and...

Janis Olvik Wilson, 75, of Woodville, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in Fredericksburg, Texas. Janis was born August 20, 1948, in Long Beach, California, to Russell and Irene Olivk.  She bravely served her country in the United States Air Force from April – December of 1968.  She married the love of her life, Willie, on August 10, 1973. She was a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church in Woodville.  Janis was preceded in death by her...

Roy Lynnette Beck, 77, of Town Bluff passed away on March 31, 2024. Born December 14, 1946, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Roland and Linnie Fields, she lived in Town Bluff for over 15 years.  She was retired from the oil and gas industry.  A kid at heart, Lynnette had a great personality and a smile to match.  She loved life and enjoyed making others laugh and smile.  But her heart belonged to her children and grandchildren who she adored.  Lynnette will always...

Tommy Ray McNeely, Sr, 63, of Fred, Texas, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at his residence.  Visitation will be Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 6-9 p.m. in the Riley Funeral Home Chapel in Woodville.  Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Friday, April 5, 2024, at Franks Branch Cemetery in Fred.  Officiating will be Brother Larry Delcambre. Serving as pallbearers will be Devin Groze, Gage Hinson, Nick Overbey, Charlie Gordon, Joe Smith, Shane Moses and Trotter Moses. ...

Wesley Ray Prine, 60, of Fred passed away on March 25, 2024. Born January 24, 1964, in Vidor, Texas to Billy Ray Prine and Jetha Marie Eaves he lived in Fred, Texas for many years.  A firearm enthusiast, Wesley loved to work on cars and garden. He was an avid reader.  He loved his family wholeheartedly and enjoyed spending time with them. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son Waylon Ray Prine. Wesley is survived by his son, Dillan Thomas Prine; sisters, Sara Ann...

WOODVILLE, TEXAS - A memorial service for Barbara Elaine Riley Walker, age 68 of Woodville, is set for Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Woodville. Family visitation will take place one hour prior to service. Barbara was born June 11, 1955, at Tyler County Hospital in Woodville, the daughter of Howard Lynn Riley Sr. and Audrey Elaine (Nichols) Riley. She graduated in 1973 from Kirby High School in Woodville and then attended nursing school at Angelina County...

Ruby Pearl Rawls Knight, 97, of Groves passed away March 7, 2024. Born in Holly Fork, Tyler County, Texas to Billy and Auary Rawls, she lived in Groves for 34 years while she raised her family.  She moved to Doucette with her husband when he retired in 1984 where they lived on their farm for 31 years.  In 2015 she returned to Groves to be closer to her children.  Ruby was a member of First Baptist Church in Woodville for many years as well as Hopewell Methodist Church. ...