Frankston Area Obituaries — 1999-Present
Here are the obituaries posted for the current month from information provided courtesy of local and area funeral homes and published on their websites or those submitted by families. If an obituary is overlooked and it is desired that it be posted, please inform us at frankstondepotlibrary@gmail.com . Families may request changes or additions, if required. If you have an obituary for a person who has connections with someone or some family in the Frankston-Poynor-LaRue or Lake Palestine area that you want posted to this month or to the archives, and is not currently posted, please let us know at frankstondepotlibrary@gmail.com . Obituaries selected or submitted should follow a format which is essentially consistent with other obituaries posted here or by funeral homes and follow standard grammatical style. Through arrangements with funeral homes and/or the families, we will publish pictures with current obituaries. We will add pictures to archived obituaries from the print version of The Citizen newspaper prior to September 2019 when available. Pictures with archived obituaries posted after that will be added in cooperation with funeral homes or on requests from families. As was the tradition of the Citizen newspaper, obituaries are published at no charge.
(Obituaries listed chronologically by date of death or funeral service.)
Duane Baxter
A graveside service will be held at Poynor Cemetery on Saturday, April 5 at 10:30 a.m., in memory of Duane Baxter, 70, a man who danced to the beat of his own drum.
He was born on Oct. 10, 1954, in Fort Worth, the eldest child of the late JoAnn McLane Baxter of Frankston. He passed away on Jan. 12, 2025.
He lived alone, but that didn't mean he was lonely; his heart was always full, especially when surrounded by the clatter of cards and the clack of dominoes. He was married a few times; let's just say he was better at shuffling decks than shuffling through relationships.
Money was never his pursuit; his treasures were the moments spent with family and his old, dear friends. He had a true love for the game of cards, turning every kitchen table into a casino. And his passion for football? It was legendary. He watched every game with the intensity of a coach, convinced his shouting from the couch could change the score.
He adored his family, and in return, they adored his unique blend of humor and heart. His gatherings were never quiet, filled with laughter, stories, and the occasional debate over who got to be the dealer.
He left this world richer in friends and memories than any bank account could ever show.
Duane is survived by his brother Richard Lee Baxter of College Station; his sister Susan Marie Baxter of Tampa, Florida; his aunt June Brown of Frankston, and aunt Joyce McLane of Midland; and by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and great-nephews.
“So here's to you, big brother. May you now be playing the best hands in heaven, where the dominoes never fall the wrong way, and every football game ends with your team on top. We'll miss you!”
Duane Baxter
1954-2025
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