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DOUGLAS KEITH HALL Douglas Keith Hall, 65, of Plano, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, in Plano, Texas. Doug was born on March 6, 1961, in Dallas, Texas, to Cecil and Mary Pinkham Hall. From an early age, he demonstrated a deep faith and commitment to serving others. At just 11 years old, he received his Baptist minister’s license and began his journey as an evangelist, sharing God’s Word with compassion and conviction throughout his life. Professionally, Doug de

Monica Gwen Green, age 69, of Simms, Texas, passed away on July 8, 2026. She was born on July 19, 1956, in Naples, Texas, to Wayne and Glenda Oliver. She married Kelly Green on July 7, 1975. Together, they made a life in Simms with their two boys centered around family and the love of country life. Monica loved her grandchildren, her garden, and growing all kinds of plants. She especially loved canning and cooking the things she grew. She is preceded in death by her parents,

Augusta O. ‘Gussie’ Cowan, age 85 of Simms, Texas passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 in a local nursing facility. Ms. Cowan was born August 25, 1940 to Jimmie Lee and Tee Gaines in Boxelder, Texas. She was a Homemaker, Texarkana Gazette Courier, Print Shop Owner and lover of all animal kind. She is preceded in death by her parents, Husband, Billy Gene Cowan, a brother, Douglas Gaines and a niece, Dawn Gaines. ‘Gussie’ is lovingly remembered by her brother, Donald Gaines

Robert Lee Hooks, age 82 of New Boston, Texas passed away at his home on Sunday., July 5. 2026. Mr. Hooks was born January 31, 1944 to Matthew and Mattie Lee Hooks in Foreman, Arkansas. He was retired from Red River Army Depot where he was a Fork Lift Operator. Mr. Hooks was also a United States Navy and United States Air Force Veteran and is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Andrea Hooks, brother, Chester Hooks and grandmother, Georgia Compton. Mr. Hooks is lovin

Joe Connor Hart, age 87of Hooks, Texas passed away Monday, June 22, 2026 in Hooks. Mr. Hart was born September 13, 1938 in New Boston, Texas to Joe Carroll and Emeline Hart. Known for his hard working nature, he was Owner and Operator of Hart Farms and Construction. He served on the Board of Directors of many Associations across Bowie County including the ASCS Board, Miller Bowie Farmers Association , Bowie County State Bank, Oaklawn Bank, FirstBank, Bancorp South and the

Lisa Ann Neaves Brimer, age 64 of New Boston, Texas passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at her residence. Ms. Brimer was born July 11, 1961 in Texarkana, Texas to her father William Frank Neaves, Jr and mother Freddie. She was retired as an Administrative Assistant at Red River Army Depot, member of Rock Creek Baptist Church and is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Joel Meadows, Micah Neaves and her father Roy Meadows. Lisa is survived by her fiancée, Eddie

Brycen Wayne Bailey, age 19, of Redwater, TX, ran into the arms of The Father July 1, 2026. The Lord brought a bright eyed spunky baby into the world on December 3, 2006 to bless us for a time shorter than any of us feel is fair. Brycen was a 2025 graduate of Redwater High School where he was an outstanding musician, leader, everyone’s adopted big brother and the forever hype-man in the Mighty Dragon Band. Brycen was currently an honors student at Northwestern State Univers