Obituary Listing

Dec 13, 2023

Thelma J. Stallings, 78, of Mesquite, Texas, passed away on December 13, 2023. She was born on July 14, 1945, in Edgewood, Texas. Thelma was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Thelma was a woman who loved life and embraced it with joy. She had a fun-loving spirit and a deep...

Dec 12, 2023

Lorriane Mae Goodwin, age 85, was born on January 6, 1938, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, and passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on December 12, 2023, in Wills Point, Texas.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her father John Walker Nielsen, mother Alice Nielsen, and her husband James Goodwin.  She is...

Dec 10, 2023

Luther Dwight Oakley, 90, of Wills Point, Texas, peacefully passed away on December 10, 2023. He was born on July 28, 1933, in Martins Mill, Texas, and lived a life dedicated to love, hard work, and family values.

Luther leaves behind a cherished legacy and will be deeply missed by his beloved wife,...

Dec 7, 2023

Arthur Eugene Hall, 69, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on December 7, 2023. Born on February 6, 1954, in Dallas, Texas, Arthur was a retired construction superintendent and a beloved member of the community.

Arthur was known for his generosity, selflessness, and his knack for handiwork.  He was always willing to lend...

Dec 7, 2023

Gordon Cleveland Wood, a beloved member of the Edgewood community, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023, at the age of 96. Gordon was born on October 6, 1927, in Lamberton, Arkansas, as the seventh of eight children born to Julius Cleveland Wood and Pearl Ethel Nash Wood.

Gordon was known for his...

Dec 7, 2023

Michael Allen Foster, 76, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023. Born on August 30, 1947, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mike, as he was commonly known, was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

After graduating from Wills Point High School in the Class of 1965, Mike served in the...

Dec 6, 2023

Jody McPherson, 47, of Edgewood, Texas, passed away on December 6, 2023. He was born on August 10, 1976, in Dallas, Texas. Jody was a loving and selfless individual who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Jody graduated from Edgewood High School in 1994 and went on to attend Southern...

Dec 4, 2023

Cynthia Marie Manion, 64, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on December 4, 2023, in Dallas. She was born on November 21, 1959, in Dallas, Texas. Cynthia was a courageous and friendly character, known for her strong-willed nature.

Cynthia is survived by her loving husband, Robert Manion, her mother Shirley Reynolds, her sons...

Nov 29, 2023

Lila Brackeen Beasley, age 92, passed away on November 29, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. She was born on August 27, 1931, in Wills Point, Texas, to the late Simon Buck Brackeen and Vera Allan Henry. Lila was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose memory will forever be cherished by her family and friends.

Nov 23, 2023

Natalia De La Rosa passed away peacefully at her home in Wills Point on Thursday, November 23, 2023 after a bravely fought battle with cancer. She was 82 years old.

Natalia was born on December 1, 1940, the daughter of Manuel Cerda & Juventine Ortiz Cerda in San Alberto, Coahuila, Mexico. She married the love of her...

Nov 20, 2023

Bob Henry Truett, Jr., 67, born in Dallas, Texas passed away quietly in Wills Point, Texas on November 20, 2023, at his residence. He was defined by his exceptional ability to farm and run a ranch.  Bob was marked by his spirited, wise, and handy appreciation for his farm life.

Bob was raised...

Nov 13, 2023

Diane Loretta Woods, a loving, kind, and gentle soul, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. Born on September 11, 1946, in York, Pennsylvania, Diane was the cherished daughter of the late James Olen and Margaret Oleta Boydston.

In 1972, she married her beloved husband, Earnest O. Woods, Jr., in Kaufman, Texas, and together...

Nov 7, 2023

Angela Darlene Smith, 49, affectionately known as Angie, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023, in Plano, Texas. Born on December 3, 1973, in Terrell, Texas, Angie was the beloved daughter of the late Mike and Darlene Mosley. She was raised in Terrell, where she graduated from Terrell High School in 1992. She was a cherished sister...

Nov 6, 2023

Julie Ann Furrh, 65, born on September 11, 1958 in Grand Saline, Texas, made her final journey in life, on November 6, 2023 in Tyler, Texas. Julie was known for her kindness, courage, and selfless acts that left indelible marks on everyone she interacted with.

Julie was the beloved daughter of the late...

Nov 5, 2023

William (Bill) Dukes, 61, a man defined by exceptional courage, boundless love, and selfless generosity, passed away quietly at his home in Wills Point, Texas, on November 5, 2023. Born on September 4, 1962, in Lake Providence, Louisiana, Bill's life was marked by ceaseless love for family and a deep appreciation for the beauty of the outdoors....

Nov 2, 2023

Steven Wayne Sturdevant, a loving and generous man known for his handy skills, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023, in Wills Point, Texas. Born on October 7, 1951, in Dallas, Texas, to Edgar and Ruby Sturdevant, Steven was a pillar of strength and a beacon of kindness to all who knew him.

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Nov 2, 2023

Wanda Ray Baldree Martin, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023, in Wills Point, Texas, just shy of her 85th birthday. Born on November 6, 1938, in Marques, Texas, to Jewell and Clarence Baldree, Wanda was a beacon of love, faith, and resilience throughout her life.

Wanda...

Oct 30, 2023

Wanda June McNeill, a loving and generous soul, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2023, in Mesquite, Texas. Born on November 25, 1931, in Kaufman County, she was a beacon of selflessness and kindness throughout her life.

Wanda was the cherished daughter of the late Hubbery and Lillie Furh, and the beloved wife of the late Joe...

Oct 28, 2023

Rayford Harold "Butch" Foster, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2023, in Tyler, Texas. Born on July 24, 1960, in Dallas, Texas, Butch was a spirited and funny man who brought joy and laughter to everyone around him.

Butch was raised in Wills Point, Texas, where...

Oct 23, 2023

Genevia Ann Lanier Modisette, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on October 23,2023 at the age of 73. She was born on June 29, 1950, in Jenkins Community on Lonestar Lake and her life was a testament to the power of creativity, love, and family.

Genevia had a passion for...