Obituaries

James Bert Odom, age 67, of Collinsville, passed away on June 10, 2026.
James was born April 14, 1959 in Fort Worth, TX. He grew up playing in the creeks of Denton County and graduated from Sanger ISD. James joined the U.S. Navy at age 17 and served until 1980. His girlfriend, Reta Horner, travelled to see him...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Daniel Angel Martinez, age 17, born on December 11, 2008, in Galveston, Texas, who left us on May 30, 2026. A devoted son to Miguel Angel and Ana Teresa (Olvera) Martinez, brother, grandson, teammate, and friend. Daniel will be remembered for his kind heart,...

Michael Dayton Boase, 62, passed away suddenly at his northwest Houston home over the Memorial Day weekend. He had had recent health issues and a heart attack several months ago.

He is the son of Beverly and David Baldwin of Friendswood.

Michael was born May 6, 1964, in Midland TX to Beverly Beard Boase (now...

James Stephen Cuellar of Collinsville, Texas passed away on May 29, 2026 at the age of 38. He was born on January 8, 1988 to Jeffrey and Greta Cuellar in Pasadena, California. The family moved to Gainesville in 1995. He graduated from Gainesville High School in 2006 and had just returned to school to work on his IT...

Marilyn was born on January 13, 1948, in Dyersburg, Tennessee to William Pruitt
Melton and Lula Grace Cook Melton. Their family moved to Gainesville in the early 50s.
She made many friends and participated in activities in Gainesville, including the music and youth programs of Whaley Methodist Church. The family...