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Justin Bradley Mcknight

Justin Bradley Mcknight

May 25, 2022

Justin Bradley McKnight, 25, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on May 25, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.

Justin was born on April 3, 1997, in Athens, Texas to Sonya Golden.

Justin spent all his life in Wills Point. He graduated from Canton High School. Justin enjoyed playing video games.

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Juan Herrera-Ortiz

Juan Herrera-Ortiz

May 23, 2022

Juan Herrera-Ortiz, 71 of Wills Point, Texas passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, in Forney, Texas.

He was born on April 24, 1951, to the late Manuel Herrera Luna and Alicia Ortiz in Melchor Muzquiz Coahuila. He moved to Wills Point from Terrell. He was married to his late wife Alma Rosa Gomez Jelez. He was...

Bud Tarver

Bud Tarver

May 21, 2022

Gordon Russell Tarver, AKA Bud, 86 of Wills Point, Texas passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Texarkana, Texas.

He was born on February 15, 1936, in Wills Point to the late John and Nona Tarver.

Bud was raised in Wills Point and spent 53 years of his life in Garland. He was of...

Peggy Lynn Scott

Peggy Lynn Scott

May 19, 2022

Services for Peggy Lynn Scott, 74, of Terrell, Texas, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at White Rose Cemetery.

Peggy passed away Friday, May 19, 2022, in Dallas, Texas.

Peggy was born on June 19, 1947, in Edgewood, Texas, to the late Oree and...

Leland Dale Vance

Leland Dale Vance

May 18, 2022

Funeral services for Leland Dale Vance, 86, of Wills Point, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home. Family will be accepting guests one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.

Dale passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Hunt Regional...

Jackson Chase Adams

Jackson Chase Adams

May 17, 2022

Jackson Chase Adams died on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in a tragic car accident in Wills Point, Texas. He was just 18 years old. Jackson was born on November 11, 2003, in Carrolton, Texas.

From the moment he was born, his inner joy seemed to shine. He was absolutely a miracle baby. Everyone loved him instantaneously. It's...

Dewayne Carlisle

Dewayne Carlisle

May 15, 2022

Marvin Dewayne Carlisle, known to everyone as Dewayne, 61 of Wills Point, Texas passed on May 15, 2022, in Tyler, Texas.

He was born on October 21, 1960, in Terrell, Texas to the late Marvin and Mary Carlisle.

Dewayne graduated from Wills Point High School with the Class of 1978. He was a Master Electrician,...

Makayla Alyssa Ann Gassman

Makayla Alyssa Ann Gassman

May 6, 2022

Makayla Alyssa Ann Gassman, 21, of Wills Point passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, in Tyler, Texas. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home. Family will be accepting guests one hour prior for visitation.

On March 6, 2001, Makayla was born to Michael Gassman and Misty...

Calvin Voyce Dophied

Calvin Voyce Dophied

Apr 27, 2022

Calvin Voyce Dophied, 78 of Edgewood, Texas passed away at his residence on Friday, April 27, 2022.He was born on January 9, 1944, in McMillan, Oklahoma to the lade Fred and Ida Dophied.

Calvin entered the Navy in 1961 where he served his country until 1965. He married his late wife Patricia on February 14, 1987. He...

Timothy Eric Sockwell

Timothy Eric Sockwell

Apr 24, 2022

Timothy Eric Sockwell, 74, of Edgewood, Texas passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Tyler.

Tim was born on January 6, 1948, in Wills Point, Texas to the late Chester and Jane Sockwell. Tim spent all of his life as a resident of Wills Point. He met Cheryl Hyde while going to ETSU in Commerce. They...

Anna Wilbourn

Anna Wilbourn

Apr 20, 2022

Anna Lois Granberry Wilbourn was born May 19, 1934, in Winona, Texas, to George and Viola Granberry. She was one of 11 children and the youngest of 6 sisters. She passed away in Canton, Texas on April 20, 2022, at the age of 87.

Shortly after graduating from Winona High School in 1951, Anna married Jimmie Wilbourn....

Carolyn Marie Cantrell

Carolyn Marie Cantrell

Apr 19, 2022

Carolyn Marie Cantrell, 73, of Canton, Texas passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Tyler.

Carolyn was born on March 20, 1949, in Dallas, Texas to the late Vernon and Wanda Cantrell. Carolyn was a member of Wills Point Church of Christ. She attended Dallas Christian School until her senior year when she moved to Wills...

Bobby Dean Petillo

Bobby Dean Petillo

Apr 12, 2022

Bobby Dean Petillo, 71, of Wills Point, Texas passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at his residence.

Bobby was born on August 27, 1950, in Stillwater, OK to the late Jimmie Dean Petillo and Wanda Lee Wyatt Petillo. He was raised in Oklahoma, Missouri, New Mexico, Arkansas, and Texas. He moved from Mesquite to Wills Point...

Denis Leigh Diehl

Denis Leigh Diehl

Apr 2, 2022

Denis Leigh Diehl, 73, of Quinlan, Texas, passed away on April 2, 2022, at his residence.

Denis was born on August 14, 1948, to the late William Diehl Jr. and Wanza Faye Westbrook Diehl in Everett, PA. He grew up in Everett and moved to Quinlan 35 years ago from Dallas. Denis was of the Christian faith....

Bobby Wayne Eager

Bobby Wayne Eager

Mar 30, 2022

Bobby Wayne Eager, 69, of Jackson, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Canton, Texas.

Bobby was born on June 21, 1952, to Felix and Kathleen Eager in Rayville, Louisiana.

Bobby is preceded in death by his father Felix Olen Eager; brothers Olen Jr and Randy Eager.

Bobby leaves behind his...

David Girouard

David Girouard

Mar 28, 2022

David Arthur Girouard of Grand Prairie, Texas, age 73, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, in Bedford, Texas.  He was born on July 11, 1948, in Cheverly, Maryland to Arthur David Girouard, Jr., and Gwendolyn Irene Schultz.  David grew up and attended school in Everman, Texas.  He attended Tarrant County Junior College and the University of Texas in...

Lewis "Randy" Smith

Lewis "Randy" Smith

Mar 28, 2022

Lewis Randy Smith, 65, of Mesquite, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022.

Randy was born on April 1, 1956, in Eufaula, OK, to the late Sonny Smith and Essie Hopkins. He lived in Mesquite most of his life. Randy was of the Christian faith. He worked as a carpenter for many years. He loved karaoke,...

Alberto Hernandez

Alberto Hernandez

Mar 24, 2022

Alberto Hernandez, 76, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on Thursday March 24, 2022, at his residence.

Alberto was born on November 21, 1945, in Mexico, to Jose Cruz Hernandez and Marcelina Mendoza. He lived in Wills Point with his beloved wife Magdalena Merino for the past 40 years. He was a member of Saint Luke Catholic...

Sandra Jackson

Sandra Jackson

Mar 21, 2022

Sandra Jackson, 69, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022, in Mesquite, TX.

Sandra was born on July 18, 1952, to the late Merlend and Flora Albiston in Ogden, Utah. She was raised in California. She married her husband Donald Jackson on February 16, 2013. She worked at Walgreens and retired in 2018....

Bill Wood

Bill Wood

Mar 19, 2022

Bill Wood, 67, of Terrell, Texas, passed away on Saturday March 19, 2022, in Dallas, Texas.

Bill was born on March 19, 1955, in Hobbs, New Mexico to the late Bobby and Leora Wood. He was raised in Elmo, living in Elmo and in Wills Point most of his life. He married Rebecca Dunn on May 15,...

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