Obituary Listing

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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,...

Mar 19, 2022

Wandell (Dell) Laverne Denby Wallace was born on February 6, 1933, in Canton, TX, the daughter of Robert Jessie Denby and Ida Estelle Phillips Denby.

She married J.B. "Buzz" Wallace on March 25, 1950. They were married for 67 years before "Buzz" passed away in 2017. Dell worked at Simplicity Pattern Company for many years while living...

Mar 10, 2022

Kenneth Brian "Kenny" Sanders, 58, passed away in Rockwall on March 10, 2022. Kenny was born on October 8, 1963, in Beaumont, Texas to the late Don and Jerri Sanders. He was raised in Beaumont most of his life, but he spent several years in California following his dream of a musical career.  Music was his passion,...

Mar 10, 2022

James Lynn Hatley, 75, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on March 10, 2022, in Dallas, Texas.

James was born on December 26, 1946, in Dallas, Texas, to the late Mancel and Sudie Hatley. He was raised in Dallas moving to Wills Point in 1991. James was a member of the Elwood Baptist Church. He loved rodeo,...

Mar 8, 2022

David Marcus Shifflett, 45, of Wills Point went to be with the Lord peacefully, Tuesday, March 8, in Tyler Texas following a brief illness surrounded by his loving family.

David "Marc" was born February 10, 1977, in Dallas, Texas to Rev. Delton Shifflett and Brinda (Rohus) Shifflett.

Marc lived most of his...

Mar 6, 2022

Harold McClure, 70, of Greenville, Texas, passed away on March 6, 2022, at his home.

Harold was born on March 18, 1951, in Dallas, Texas, to the late Curtis and Dorothy McClure. He was raised in Dallas spending his younger adult life in Wills Point then moved to Caddo Mills. Harold married Debby Nelson on November 28,...

Mar 6, 2022

Jimmy Ray Ussery, 79, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on March 6, 2022, at his residence.

Jimmy was born on February 10, 1943, in Palmer, Texas, to the late Kirby and Marie Ussery. He was raised in Dallas, moving to Wills Point over 20 years ago. He proudly served in the Marines in the 1960's. He...

Mar 3, 2022

Billy Ray Williams, 78, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on March 3, 2022, in Tyler, Texas.

Bill was born on July 16, 1943, in Oletha, Texas, to the late Doil and Bessie Williams. He was raised in Kilgore moving to Wills Point 40 years ago. Bill was a member of the First Baptist Church of Canton....

Feb 27, 2022

Sammy Ray Martin, of Wills Point, Texas passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at the age of 80.

Sammy was born on February 16, 1942, to the late Myrtle and Burl Martin in Crandall, Texas. He married his late wife Pamila Martin on January 8, 1963. Together they moved to Myrtle Springs in 1970. Sammy enjoyed...

Feb 26, 2022

Helen Byers Neill, 93, of Wills Point, Texas passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022, in her home.

Helen was born on May 29, 1928, in Wills Point to the late Henry and Ada Cockerham. She was raised and spent most of her life in Wills Point. Helen was a member of New Release Fellowship Baptist Church....

Feb 24, 2022

Tammie Durene McBride, 57, of Wills Point, Texas passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at her home in Wills Point.

Tammie was born on August 12, 1964, in Fredrick, Oklahoma to Doris White and Jerry Ming. She was raised in Fredrick, OK, by her grandparents. She moved to Wills Point in 1984. Tammie was of the...

Feb 15, 2022

Kerry Wayne Priddy, 72, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on February 15, 2022, in Dallas, Texas.

Kerry was born on November 18, 1949, in    Bakersfield, California to the late Vereda and Coker Priddy. He was raised in Oklahoma moving to Wills Point 7.5 years ago. Kerry married his wife Janet on December 5, 2015. He retired...

Feb 14, 2022

Bessie Mae Petrea, 84, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on February 14, 2022, at her home.

Bessie was born on December 19, 1937, in Oak Grove, Louisiana, to the late Erma and Arthur Langford. She was raised in Wills Point. She married her late husband Arlis Wayne Petrea on April 1, 1955, in Wills Point. They...

Feb 13, 2022

Joseph Matthew Parker, 25, of Wills Point, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2022, in Wills Point, Texas.

Joseph was born on May 5, 1996, in Dallas, Texas to Elizabeth and Wesley Parker. Joseph spent most of his life in Wills Point. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Wills Point. Joseph is a graduate...