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Jesse D. Latham went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, January 9, 2022 at Baylor Scott and White, of McKinney. McKinney, TX. Jesse was born November 1, 1961 to Charles and Dovie Latham, in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

Jesse went into the United States Marines after graduation High School in 1980 with his Best Friend Sgt. John (Randy) Kennemer and was medically discharged. Jesse married the love of his life Shelia Darlene Latham, February 20, 1982 and were married for 39 years.

Jesse held numerous jobs and took pride in everything he did. He worked at 7-11, The Old Sher-Den Movie Theater, Drive in Movie Theater, K-Mart, several Prisons in Texas, Grayson County Sheriff Department, Burns Security, Johnson & Johnson, Healing Ranch, and Grayson County Special Ed. COOP as a Behavioralist which led him to be at Celina High School, Van Alstyne Middle, Howe High School which was one of his passions, got Ordained to minster from Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Tioga, One of the Youth Minster there too, SANTA JESSE which love to do.

Jesse always put GOD First, Family which he LOVED dearly, then loved, to fish, go live on Facebook, go to his children’s, and grandson’s ballgames or ANY Ballgames for that matter especially the GUNTER TIGERS. He also loved going on Mission trips with Ector Baptist Church, reading the BIBLE, talking, witnessing to ANYONE ABOUT GOD, and PRAYED FOR EVERYONE. Jesse will be missed by so many.

He is survived by his Wife: Shelia Darlene Latham, Sons: James Allen, Antonio Anthony, Taylor Paul Latham all form Gunter, TX. Daughter: Jessica Darlene and Son-in-Law Patrick Robinson form Gunter, TX. Grandsons: Caleb Wayne, Joshua James Robinson form Gunter, TX. Brother and Sister-in-Law: Chuck and Jancis Latham form Fort Worth, TX. Sisters: Viola and Late Brother-in-Law David Davis, Edith and Marvin Norman of Sherman, TX, and many nieces and nephews. Jesse is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Dovie Latham, Grandparents Jesse and Viola Latham, Clarence and Edith Reynolds.

A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church located at 27260 FM 121 Tioga, TX 76271Bro. Bobby Hawkins, officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM prior of Service.

Lanettie Margaret Dotson Barrett walked into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday February 6. Her passing was a huge shock and we are heart- broken at the thought of not seeing her again this side of heaven. Family and friends are comforted by the knowledge that we will see her again someday, and what a glorious day that will be.

Lanettie was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Frances Dotson, brothers Elmo, Eldon, and Tommy Dotson, and her husband Richard Barrett. She is survived by her children, D.M. and Amy Hampton of Sherman and Kevin and Nici Barrett of McKinney. She is also survived by her grandchildren Kevin and Ally Escobar and Luke Hampton, and her siblings Leon and Patsy Dotson, Eddie Joe and Phyllis Dotson, and Woody and Anita Burgett. She has many nieces, nephews, and friends that will miss her terribly.

Lanettie was the best Cissy, Mom, and Grammy anyone could ask for. She was devoted to her family and friends and loved spending time with them. She especially took great joy in being a Mother and Grammy. She took great pride in working for the City of Howe,  Howe State Bank, and then in the office Dr. Brennan and Dr. Long. Once retired she was able to spend more time attending her grandchildren’s extracurricular activities, crafting, sewing, cooking, baking, gardening, bird watching, playing games, and hunting down good bargains at all the local thrift stores.   

Lanettie was in a wheelchair for the last 25 years of her life due to a motorcycle accident. This did not stop her from living life to its fullest. She continued to work for many years afterward and valued her independence.  She had a fantastic attitude and overcame many obstacles. She was a shining example of perseverance, strength, courage, and fortitude. She credited her great attitude  to her relationship with Jesus Christ. Her church family was so important to her, and she enjoyed teaching Sunday School, helping with decorations, and attending church.  

Her service is scheduled for Wednesday February 9 at 10:00 at the First Baptist Church of Howe. Donation in her memory may be made to the Deacon’s Benevolence Fund of First Baptist Church of Howe.

The family would like to thank her neighbors and church family for being there for her, and always being willing to help out. You were all a huge blessing to her.

Winter weather is expected in Howe beginning Wednesday afternoon and into the weekend. Neighbors are encouraged to be prepared. Below are six easy steps you can take to prepare:

1. Turn off ALL irrigation and sprinklers.
2. Disconnect and drain hoses and cover outdoor faucets with insulators.
3. Cover outdoor plants.
4. Drip indoor faucets.
5. Open cabinets with pipes to let heat in.
6. Bring your pets indoors.

In the event of any water and sewer emergencies please contact the Howe Public Works Department after-hours phone number at (903) 819-6388.