Patsy Ruth Cope

VICTORIA Patsy Ruth Cope, age 92, of Victoria, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother whose love for life and family touched everyone around her. Patsy is survived by her loving husband, Richard Cope; daughter Ronna Olivarez (Rick); step-sons Michael Cope (Shelagh) and Richard [.].
https://victoriaadvocate.com/2025/11/23/patsy-ruth-cope/

William Wilson Newton, Jr.

TYLER TYLER, TX A man of integrity who loved Jesus and being with other people, William Wilson Newton, Jr., was born on August 9, 1937, and grew up in Dallas. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma College of Architecture (1963), Bill returned to Dallas and married. Bill was a member of the [.].
https://tylerpaper.com/2025/11/23/william-wilson-newton-jr/

Harold G. Long

Memorial Service for Harold G. Long

A memorial service for Harold G. Long, 86, of Jefferson, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The service will take place at Woodlawn Baptist Church in Woodlawn, Texas.

Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the church.

Arrangements are being handled by Downs Funeral Home.

https://news-journal.com/2025/11/16/harold-g-long/

Brenda Ross

Memorial Service for Ms. Brenda Ross

A memorial service will be held for Ms. Brenda Ross, 73, of Desoto, TX, on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. The service will take place at Deliverance Revival Tabernacle Holiness Church in Dallas, TX.

Arrangements are being handled by Cunningham Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left at CunninghamKilgore.com.

https://news-journal.com/2025/11/14/brenda-ross/

Jerry Claxton Rucker

Funeral services for Mr. Jerry Rucker, 78, of Longview, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Hawthorn Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Hawthorn Funeral Home.

Visitation is scheduled for Friday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Hawthorn Funeral Home.
https://news-journal.com/2025/11/07/jerry-claxton-rucker/

Royce James Palmer

**Royce James Palmer, 74, of Lake Cherokee, Passes Away**

CARTHAGE, TX — Royce James Palmer, 74, of Lake Cherokee, passed away on the morning of Saturday, October 25, 2025, at his home.

A time of visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home Chapel.

Friends and family are invited to sign the guestbook online at [www.jimerson-lipsey.com](http://www.jimerson-lipsey.com).
https://news-journal.com/2025/10/29/royce-james-palmer/