The Obituary Section

Tessa Retherford

, Texas

April 16, 2025 — May 10, 2026

Tessa Jo Retherford was born April 17 2025 in Nacogdoches Texas passed away on May 11 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Tessa Jo was the happiest and strongest little girl who loved her family. She loved outside and natures beauty. Words cant describe how much we loved our baby and wanted to keep her here but God had other plans. Our angel will always be loved and never be forgotten. We love you Tessa Jo our angel. Tessa is preceded in death by her greatgrandparents Leon and Josephine McKnight TR Retherford and Wendell Vaught. She is survived by her parents Brandon and Kassie Retherford brothers Kayden and Trace Retherford grandparents Kerry and Sherry Vaught aunt Ayla Vaught Uncles Slayton Vaught and Alex Blue greatgrandmothers Glenda Retherford and Sarah Vaught. A Private Family Graveside Service will be held on Sunday May 17th at LinnFlat Cemetery in Trawick with Pastor Joebob…

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Franklin Carver

, Texas

A funeral service for Franklin Don Carver 86 of Wells Tx will be Thursday May 21st 2026 at 3pm at the O.T. Allen Son Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Wes Matchett officiating. Interment will follow at Arnold Cemetery in Forest. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service. Mr. Carver passed away May 17th 2026 in Tyler Tx. He was born October 6th 1939 in Corsicana Texas to Frank and Deenie Blackwell Carver. He is preceded in death by his parents brother James and sisters Jerelyn and Diane. He is survived by his wife Scharla Carver son and daughterinlaw Donnie and Kim Carver and son Mike Carver and Amanda grandchildren Lacey Gonzales and husband Matt Ben Carver and wife Haley Laurie and husband Logan Jay Carver and Madelyn Carver great grandchildren Korleigh Matthew Sawyer Wrenley Saylor and Jack as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

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Richard Gresham

, Texas

May 11, 2026

Dicky Gresham 72 of Cushing Texas passed away on May 12 2026 in Cushing surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will be held from 600800 p.m. on Thursday May 14 2026 at Dickie Allen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 200 p.m. on Friday May 15 2026. Burial will follow at McKnight Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Dickie Allen Funeral Home. Dicky was born in Nacogdoches Texas to Louise and Harold Gresham on July 6 1953. He attended school in Cushing where he met the love of his life Joan. Dicky later took over his fathers company HD Cattle where his two sons Brandon and Tyler soon followed in his footsteps. He was always up before everyone else with a game plan in mind working long hours to provide for the family he loved so dearly. He was never seen without his genuine smile which will be…

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