The Obituary Section

George Torrans

, Texas

George Franklin Torrans, 86, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 1, 1939, George lived a life devoted to faith, family, and the people he loved most. He is survived by the love of his life, Deanna Slaton Torrans; his three daughters, Kelly Torrans, Lee Torrans Easterlin, and Shannon Torrans; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren who brought him immense joy. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Michael Ray Torrans, whose memory he carried closely in his heart throughout his life.George and Deanna’s marriage lasted 64 years, and was the foundation of the Torrans family. Known as a man of faith, he enjoyed bible study, family prayers and a good Church of Christ potluck after Sunday services.George and Deanna raised their family in Oakdale, California where he relished rural life in the Central Valley. He could always be…

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Wanda Fae Allen

, Texas

May 10, 2026

Wanda Fae Allen was born on November 20, 1937. She died on May 11, 2026. Each of the 88 years in between were a blessing to her loved ones. Throughout her life, she had an unshakeable devotion to her faith, to her family, and to her flowers.Wanda Fae had a brilliant mind. She was as wise with words as she was clever with numbers, organized in her thoughts and attentive to detail. Her talents and tireless work ethic resulted a long career with the US Postal Service before she retired as the Postmaster of Maud, Texas.Wanda cherished her community at Douglassville Baptist Church, where she served as Treasurer for over 50 years. She was a lifelong student of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. She lived her faith daily by serving others with patience, humility, and generosity of spirit.Perhaps Wanda’s greatest fellowship with the Lord was through the…

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Dorothy B. Ratley

, Texas

Dorothy B. Ratley, age 69, of Bloomburg, Texas, went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 14, 2026, in a Texarkana, Texas hospital. Dorothy was born September 18, 1956, in Atlanta, Texas, to Richard and Alice Bolt. She was formerly employed with Jordan Home Health and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.Dorothy was preceded in death by her son, Donald Bolt; sister, Marie Boze; brother, Ronald Bolt; and by her parents.She is survived by her husband of 48 years, James Ratley of Bloomburg; sons, J.W. Ratley of Kilgore, Joseph Ratley of Fayetteville, Arkansas; brothers, Kenneth Bolt and wife Diane of Atlanta, Richard F. Bolt of Queen City, Bro. T. J. Bolt and wife Stephanie of Atlanta, Pete Bolt and wife Barbara of Springfield, Missouri, Michael Bolt of Atlanta; sister, Linda Blizzard of Bloomburg; grandchildren, Marissa Jones, Harley Atkins; seven great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives and a…

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Barbara Snelgrove Coats

, Texas

Barbara Snelgrove Coats, age 84, of Queen City, Texas, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 16, 2026, in a Texas City, Texas, assisted living facility. Barbara was born July 22, 1941, in Bivins, Texas, to Haskell W. and Ruth Nix Snelgrove. She retired from First National Bank; and was a member of Calvary Tabernacle. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, playing dominos and diamond painting.Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, James Melvin Coats; son, Steven Coats; granddaughter, Stephanie Elizabeth Garza; brothers, half-sister and by her parents.She is survived by her children, James Earl Coats and wife Nelda of Price, Utah, Betty Florence and husband Ed of Ravanna, Mandie Toland and husband Joe of Galveston; grandchildren, Joe Oliver and wife Julie, Richard Oliver and wife Amber, Jamie Dalrymple and husband Joe, Leanne Dempsey and husband Jonathan, Kayc Noyes, Mackenzie Coats, Tucker Coats; and a number of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; a…

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Howard F. "Buddy" Mcwilliams Iii

, Texas

Howard F. “Buddy” McWilliams III, age 76, of Texarkana, Texas, formerly of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 16, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family. Buddy was born April 18, 1950, in Atlanta, Texas, to Floyd and Juanita Frost McWilliams. He spent nearly 30 years as co-owner and operator of McWilliams Oil Company alongside his father Floyd, before retiring from Golden Star Tire, where he continued his legacy of building lasting friendships and meaningful relationships. Buddy served in the Army National Guard during the Vietnam era; was an ordained minister; and a member of First Baptist Church, Moores Lane where he served as a deacon for many years. Buddy was a Sunday school teacher for over 30 years at West Side Baptist Church and at First Baptist Church, Moores Lane. He served in his community as a member of Gideons International and the Kiwanis Club.…

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