Obituaries | Wood County Monitor

Linda Sanders 1942-2026

Services for Linda Sanders are scheduled for 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Bright Star Baptist Church, with Bro. Andrew Grills and Blake Osbourn officiating. Interment will follow in Salem … more

7/8/26 04:10 PM

Roger Maurice Gray January 16, 1946 – June 14, 2026

Roger Maurice Gray, 80 years old, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, surrounded by family. Roger was born to Virgil Maurice Gray and Daisy Lee (Richardson) Gray on January 16, 1946 in Paris, … more

7/1/26 02:31 PM

Bobby Gene Boswell 1971-2026

Services for Bobby Gene Boswell, 54, of Mineola, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home in Alba. Interment will follow at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in … more

6/17/26 03:51 PM

Etta Duene O’Neal Anders

Services for Etta Duene O’Neal Anders, 77, of Alba, are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Amazing Grace Fellowship Church, Alba, with Bro. Byron George officiating, under the … more

6/11/26 09:25 AM

Randy Keel

Quinton Randall “Randy” Keel, 54, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, in Mineola, Texas, following a brief illness. Born on October 30, 1971, Randy grew up in Quitman, Texas, and graduated … more

6/11/26 09:25 AM

Tammy Lynn Hass Byron 1972-2026

Services for Tammy Lynn Hass Byron, 53, of Alba, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Amazing Grace Fellowship Church in Alba, with Bro. Byron George officiating, under the direction … more

6/3/26 09:36 AM

Earl Rucker Jr. 1941-2026

Written by Earl Rucker Jr. about his family history: Born Earl Franklin Rucker, Jr. September 30, 1941 in Mineola, Texas on North Pacific Street. Our rent house was across the street from the post … more

5/21/26 10:00 AM

Sandra Kay Scott Fulgham 1944 -2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Sandra Kay Scott Fulgham passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, in Grand Saline, Texas, at the age of 81. Sandra was born on December 28, 1944, in … more

5/14/26 10:17 AM

Byerlene Grace Ropel 1939 - 2026

Byerlene Grace Ropel, of Whitesboro, TX passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026. She was born on April 1, 1939, in Houston, TX to parents Willie Parker and Blanche (Currie) Parker. She is survived by her … more

5/14/26 10:17 AM

Nancy H. Stelmach 1943 - 2026

Nancy H. Stelmach, born Nancy Rae Hall, passed away on May 6, 2026, after a life lived with warmth, purpose, and an unwavering devotion to the people she loved. Born on December 14, 1943, at … more

5/14/26 10:17 AM

Richard LeRoy Long

Richard LeRoy Long was born in Hollywood, Calif. on May 20, 1958 and was adopted at birth by Albert and Virginia Long. Ricky graduated from Stephenville High School in 1976 and Tarleton State University in … more

5/7/26 10:35 AM

Tyler Dewayne Payne

Tyler Dewayne Payne, 60, died suddenly on April 8, 2026. He was born Dec. 1, 1965. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Payne; daughter, Samantha Melvin; son, Dustin Payne; daughter, Jessica Payne; son, … more

5/7/26 10:34 AM

James Byars Harder 1943-2026

James Byars Harder 1943-2026 James Byars Harder, 82, of Mineola left this world on April 24, 2026 at his home, in peace and surrounded by family. Harder was born to James Robert … more

4/30/26 07:29 AM

Sue Ellen Meshell 1940-2026

Sue Ellen Meshell, 85, of Mineola died April 10, 2026. She was born June 23, 1940 in Marlin to Lockerd and Irene Weeks. She was a registered nurse prior to moving to Mineola. She was a home … more

4/30/26 07:29 AM

Kathy Joy Pearce 1945-2026

Kathy Joy Pearce was born on Oct. 26, 1945 in Gladewater. She grew up on 105 acres near Hawkins and graduated as the salutatorian of Hawkins High School in 1964. That same year, Kathy moved to … more

4/23/26 09:08 AM

Betty Dewine “Dean” Arnett 1937-2026

Betty Dewine “Dean” Arnett was born on July 3, 1937 in Wood County and passed away on April 19, 2026. She lived a life rooted in faith, family and a deep joy for being together. To many she was … more

4/23/26 09:07 AM

Ernest (Ernie) Paul Boaze 1934-2026

Ernest (Ernie) Paul Boaze passed into the arms of his savior Jesus Christ on April 14, 2026. Ernest was born in Marshall to Paul Elbert Boaze and Elise Grantham Boaze on October 27, 1934. He … more

4/23/26 09:07 AM

Ira Gene Guice 1948-2026

Ira Gene Guice, 77, of Alba passed away peacefully at his home on April 7, 2026. Ira was born on Aug. 20, 1948 in Memphis, Tenn. to Ira Lawrence Guice and Hallie Mae Reynolds. He faithfully … more

4/16/26 09:40 AM

Richard Louis “Steve” Stevenson 1934-2026

The day we anticipated but couldn’t imagine has come. It is with sadness that the Stevenson family announces the passing of our amazing patriarch, father, grand and great-grandfather, Richard Louis … more

4/9/26 11:16 AM

Janet Elizabeth Turner 1954-2026

Janet Elizabeth Turner passed away on March 26, 2026 in Quitman. She was born on March 19, 1954 in Lamesa to Johnny and Ophelia Camp. Janet grew up in Athens, where she graduated high school and … more

4/9/26 11:15 AM