Bettie Chaney

1935-2016

Services for Bettie Mae Chaney, 80, of Canton, were held May 7, 2016 at Eubank Funeral Chapel in Canton with Bro. Steve Glosup and Bro. David Fortner officiating.

Interment was in Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton.

Mrs. Chaney died May 4, 2016, in Canton.

She was born on Dec. 3, 1935, in Lancaster, to J.D. and Elizabeth Barnett Cole.

Everyone knew her as Mrs. Chaney and she enjoyed being around people.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Will Tom Chaney; and a brother, James Cole.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and David Flottman of Waxahachie; grandchildren, Jay and Jeff Flottman; sisters, Hettie Smith and Shirley Davis and a brother, Bobby Cole and Sandra.

Billie Nicholson

1928-2016

Services for Billie Ruth Nicholson, 88, of Quinlan, were held Friday, May 6, 2016, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton, with Bro. Dan Tarno officiating.  Interment was at Leonard Cemetery in Fannin County.

Mrs. Nicholson died May, 4, 2016, in Wills Point.

She was born March 26, 1928, in Leonard to George and Alice Stanfield.

She grew up in Leonard where she attended school.  She worked as a seamstress for most of her life. She lived in Mesquite for several years before moving to Quinlan. She enjoyed sewing and working in her yard.  She was a Baptist by faith.

She was survived by her grand daughters, Cendy Gass and Tammy Thornhill; six great- grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister, Katherine Bilyeu; and brother, Louis Stanfield.

She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Alice Kennedy Stanfield; husband, John Dean Nicholson; son, Jackie Louis Nicholson; and sister, Bobbie Andrews.

C.B. Wiley

1936-2016

On the 6 of May 2016, C.B. Wiley (Claude Berdine Wiley) went to be with our Lord and Savior at the age of 79.

He was born on Aug. 16, 1936, in Seguin. He was the son of Jewel and Earl Wiley. He was the fourth of six children.

He entered the military and served as a paratrooper in Germany from 1955 to 1958.

On May 24, 1962, he married Mary Ann Hammac. He and Mary owned and operated a grocery store and a gun store in Dallas. He also served in the Dallas Police Department. I

n March of 1972 the couple moved to Canton and opened Wiley and Son's Gun Store.  He also pursued his interest in exotic animals.

He entered law enforcement in Van Zandt County in 1974. He served as justice of the peace and then constable. He served in law enforcement for more than 50 years.

He was the president of The First Monday Centennial and a member of the Canton Lions Club. His greatest joy was found in serving the people of Van Zandt County.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Ann Wiley; their daughter Pam Hinton and her husband, Byron Hinton; son, David Wiley of Wills Point; four grandchildren, Beau Hinton, Hannah Hinton, Cody and Courtney Wiley and Mary Katherine and Bill Wheeler; his great grandchildren, Hondo Wiley and Liam Wheeler; and his last sibling, Jewel Mirren.

He is preceded in death by a son, Cash Wiley; his parents, Jewel and Earl Wiley; sister, Joyce Mussel; brother, Earl Wiley; sister, Wanda Wiley; and brother, David Wiley.

The funeral was held May 10, 2016, at Eubank Funeral Home. The Honorable Judge Ronnie L. Daniel officiated the ceremony and remained a loyal and true friend to the end. 

Constable Wiley will be laid to rest at Wesley Chapel Cemetery. 

Pallbearers were David Wiley, Cody Wiley, Tony Katsoulas, Pat Jordan, Nicky Hensen, and Robert Tisdale.  Honorary pallbearers were Judge Ronnie L. Daniel, Sandra Plaster and Dr. John Turner.

The family would like to sincerely thank The Hospice of East Texas for their care and attentiveness during his last days and would like to request that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to them. Their address is 4111 University Blvd., Tyler TX 75701.

Donna Morris

1947-2016

Memorial services for Donna Hardin Morris, 68, of Eustace, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016, at China Grove Baptist Church in Eustace.

Mrs. Morris died on May 8, 2016, in Eustace.

She was born on June 14, 1947, in Kerrville, to John Claiborne and Lettie Russom Hardin.

She was a very active swimmer and participant in track in her early years. She was an accomplished pianist staying active through her high school days with many competitions. During one piano competition, she rewrote her music unbeknownst to her instructor. She received a standing ovation.

She married Bert Morris on Dec. 23, 1966.

She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Tara Michelle Morris; and brother, John Hardin.

She is survived by her husband, Bert Morris; son, Marshall and Tracy Morris; granddaughter, Danielle Morris; and great grandson, Alister Morris.

Edward Hutchins

1920-2016

Funeral service for Mr. Edward Denton Hutchins, age 96, of Emory, was held May 8, 2016, at Emory Church of Christ.  Jerome Savage and Paul Foley officiated. 

Mr. Hutchins died May 3, 2016, at Senior Suite Care and Rehab. 

He was born April 18, 1920, in Runnels County.

Jerri Flowers

1949-2016

Funeral services for Jerri Lynne Flowers, 67, of Wills Point, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point with Pastor Rod Brewer officiating.

Interment will follow at White Rose Cemetery in Wills Point under the direction of Allan Fuller Funeral Home in Wills Point.

Mrs. Flowers died May 9, 2016, at Presbyterian Hospital in Rockwall.

She was born April 15, 1949, in Dallas, the daughter of George Moore and Billie Louise Tucker Moore.  She was raised in East Dallas and graduated from Crozier Tech High School in 1967.  On April 11, 1981, she married James Flowers in Lewisville.

She was employed by General Mills as a sales representative for 27 years, retiring in 2014.  She lived in Keller prior to moving to Wills Point 27 years ago. 

She enjoyed painting, gardening and reading.  She loved her family very much and always looked forward to spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

She was a member of Family Cathedral Church in Mesquite.  

She is preceded in death by her parents, George Moore and Billie Moore Morgan; son, Jimmy Flowers Jr.; brother, Mardie Moore; two sisters, Donna Kay Mote and Marsha Morgan; and step-dad, Raymond Morgan.

She is survived by her husband,          James Flowers of Wills Point; two sons, David Moore of Austin and Ricky Flowers and wife, Mary, of Wills Point; two daughters, Kathy A. Zacca and husband, Shaun, of Austin and Traci Flowers of Wills Point; four brothers, Jeff Moore, Rodney Moore, Allen Morgan and Randy Moore; five sisters, Suni Williams, Susan Thompson, Sissy Morgan, Jan Ward and D.T. Stanley; 14 grandchildren; Daniel Zacca, Katrina Zacca, Kaitlyn Zacca, Chance Beck, April Flowers, James Flowers III, Adam Davis, Dustin Davis, Kristen Davis, Chris Flowers, Ricky Flowers Jr., Amber Flowers, Melissa Flowers and Meagan Flowers; and three great-grandchildren, MacKenzie Zacca, Logan Zacca and Maci Zacca.

Pallbearers are David Moore, Shaun Zacca, Allen Morgan, Randy Moore, Chance Beck, Rodney Moore, Jeff Moore and Danny Zacca.

Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 13.

Allan Fuller Funeral Home – www.allanfullerfuneralhome.com.

Jim Pearce

1958-2016

Services for Jim “Buck” Pearce, 57, of Grand Saline were held Sunday, May 1, 2016, at Lloyd James Funeral Home Chapel with Ron Wells officiating. 

Burial was in Oakland Cemetery in Canton.

Mr. Pearce died April 27, 2016, at his home in Grand Saline.

He was born on June 21, 1958, in Garland to Willie Ray and Norman Jean May Pearce.  He graduated from Edgewood High School, worked construction, was a ranch hand in Wyoming and worked in the oilfield workover service for 30 years.  He was employed by Mercer Well Service and kept rigs out for BASA Resources. 

He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt all over the world, having been to Zambia, Namibia and South Africa, Russia, Mexico, Aruba, Canada, Australia, Hawaii and many Alaskan fishing trips.

Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 23 years, Ericki Pearce; his daughter, Emily Guyon; mother, Norma Jean Pearce of Canton; brother, Greg Pearce and wife, Starla of Canton; mother-in-law, Wanda Clanahan of Tyler; brother-in-law, Dwayne Clanahan of Gladewater; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and a nephew,

He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Pearce; grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Pallbearers were Gustavo Balasko, Howard Gentry, Dave “Homie” Harrison Jr., Buck Rice, Denny Sloan and Howard Langley.

Honorary pallbearers were Dee Headley, Robert Eaton, Chris Gaby, R.T. Foster, Terry Harrison, Steven Melton, Mike Foster and Larry Kolton.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your charity of choice in honor of Jim Pearce.

Lee Roy Morris

1924-2016

Services for Lee Roy Morris, 92, of Wills Point were held May 12, 2016, at Eubank Funeral Home Chapel in Canton.

Mr. Morris died May 9, 2016, in Grand Saline.

He was born March 3, 1924, in Wills Point to William W. and Lucy Evans Morris.

He served his country in World War II. He was a carpenter and a farmer. He enjoyed truck farming, raising cattle and fishing.

He married his precious wife on Dec. 1, 1951.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Thelma Inez Morris; and son, Junior Morris.

He is survived by son and wife, William and Carlene Stallings of Edgewood; daughter, Thelma Jean Stallings; son and wife, James and Mable Stallings of Edgewood; daughter-in-law, Sandra Morris; grandchildren, Kim and Kenny Seitz, Tammy Stallings, Sandra and Travis Evans, Jamie Kirby, Misty Davidson, Stephanie and Joseph Matteson, Jason and Keely Morris and Karri and Jeremy Harrell; 18 great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.

Luna McCully

1945-2016

Services for Luna “Susie” McCully, 71, of Canton, were held Monday, May 9, 2016 at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. Interment was in Locust Grove Cemetery.

Mrs. McCully died May 5, 2016 at her home in Canton.

She was born March 18, 1945, in Grapeland to Wornie and Flora Green Hamb.

She grew up in Grapeland and graduated from Letexo High School. She married her late husband, Wesley McCully, on Dec. 15, 1965. They moved to Canton in 2001 after her husband retired from the military. Watching sports was her favorite pasttime. She was a devoted wife and mother and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Patsy McCully of Canton; daughter, Connie and Jerry Zielke of Canton; granddaughters, Samantha Owens, Lisa and Jason Hubbard, Kimberly and Zach Hallmark, Emilee Owens, Sierra Zielke, and Tabatha Dockery; eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Loretta Page.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Wornie and Flora Hamb; husband, Wesley McCully; sister, Clara Card; brother, Joe Hamb; brother, Denny Hamb and sister, Mary Ann Patrick.

Haile Beasley

1995-2016

Services for Haile Dawn Beasley, 20, of Tyler, were held May 19, 2016, at Stewart Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Phelps officiating. 

Burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery in Tyler under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home.

Miss Beasley passed away May 14, 2016, in Tyler.

She was born Nov. 17, 1995, in Tyler to Brian Keith and Jennifer Lynn Taylor Beasley.

This service celebrated the life of a beautiful young lady who loved to laugh and make everyone around her do the same.

She graduated from Lindale High in 2013.  She recently completed studies to enter the field of dentistry.  She was currently employed by Cash America Pawn where she was loved by associates and customers alike.

She is survived by her loving family including her mom, Jennifer Whitmore and step-dad, Brian Whitmore; dad, Brian Beasley and step-mom, Sheila Beasley; brother, Sean Beasley; sister, Ashley Beasley; step-brother, Toby Herring; step-sisters, Bailey and Tristyn; grandparents, Betty Harris of Arkansas and Gary and Carol Taylor of Tyler.  

Jackie Bailey

1924-2016

Funeral services for Jackie Dell Hyde Bailey, 91, of Edgewood, were held Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point.

Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery, near Mabank.

Mrs. Bailey died on May 13, 2016, in Grand Saline.

She was born on Sept. 17, 1924, in Van Zandt County.

Joe Kizzia

1958-2016

A memorial service for Joe Kizzia, 57, of Bristow, Okla., formerly of Wills Point, was held Saturday morning, May 21, 2016, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point.

Mr. Kizzia died Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at his residence in Bristow.

He was born Aug. 24, 1958.

Allan Fuller Funeral Home www.allanfullerfuneralhome.com.

Joel Sims

1959-2016

Funeral services for Joel Nathan Sims, 56, of Edgewood, were held Friday, May 13, 2016, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point.

Mr. Sims died on May 10, 2016. 

He was born on Sept. 1, 1959, in Dallas.

John Ralph Sr.

1939-2016

Services for John Walton Ralph Sr., 76, of Alba, were held Friday, May 20, 2016, at Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home Chapel, Alba, with Gerald Kelly and Earl Warren officiating.  

Burial was in Colfax Cemetery, Colfax.

Mr. Ralph died Sunday, May 15, 2016, at a nursing home in Grand Saline.

He was born Sunday, Aug. 13, 1939, in Vinemont, Ala., to the late Robert Linzie Sr. and Eunice Helen Lamon Ralph.

 He married Anna Ruth Morris on June 8, 1963, in Dallas. They moved from Fruitvale and had lived in Alba for the last seven years. He served in the Army and worked in maintenance for the Grand Prairie Water Department. He also worked for the World of Animals of Forney and the Lion Country Safari of Grand Prairie. He was a member of the Alba Church of Christ.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Anna Ruth Ralph of Alba; son, John Walton Ralph Jr. of Alba; daughter, Karen Lynn and husband, John Gibson of Wills Point; three sisters, Gracie Lee Petty of Fort Worth, Sue Cadle of Cullman, Ala. and Helen Bowen of Cullman, Ala.; five grandchildren, Roy Dan Ralph, Jonathon Casey Ralph, Ethan Chance Ralph, Jett Grace Ralph, and John Richard Gibson II; and one great-granddaughter, Taryn Braylee Ralph.

He was preceded in death by his parents and; brother, Robert Linzie Ralph Jr.

Pallbearers were Phillip Morris, Marvin Mullins, and Ethan Ralph.

Johnnie Harris

1954-2016

Services for Johnnie Ray Harris, 62, of Canton, are scheduled for 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 20, at the Grace Family Church in Canton with Pastor Jonathan Ray Smith officiating. 

Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.

Mr. Harris died May 11, 2016, at his home. 

He was born Jan. 13, 1954, in Houston to John Neal and Sarah Lee Lemons Harris. 

He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler. He then served in the 82^nd Airborne as a paratrooper.  

Until his health failed, he was a faithful member of the Grace Family Church where he served as the head usher. 

Christmas was his favorite holiday and he enjoyed decorating lights on wrought iron. 

His hobbies included gardening, yard work and playing dominoes.  His nickname was “Mr. Domino.”

He loved to write poems and enjoyed art and collecting die-cast cars. 

He is preceded in death by his father, John Neal Harris; step-father, Frank Toler; grandparents, Clint and Mamie Lemons and Herman and Gracie Stevenson; brother-in-law, Edward Ross; daughter-in-law, Vickie Harris; and his father and mother-in-law, Willie and Easter Fitzgerald. 

He is survived by high school sweetheart and wife of 35 years, Peggy Harris of Canton; son, Chris Cleveland and Sharon of Houston; son, Johnny Ray Harris Jr. and Vickie of Canton; son, Frank of Canton; daughter, Latisha and Delvondo White of Mesquite; son, Joshua Harris of Canton; four grandchildren, Marquis Harris, Chesham Cleveland, Janelle White and Jaydyn White; mother, Sarah Harris Toler of Tyler; four brothers, Herman Harris, Kelvin and Minnie Harris both of Tyler, Willie and Deidre Harris of Athens, and O’Neal Harris of Nacogdoches; two sisters, Wanda Faye Ross and Patina and Gary Pinkerton, all of Tyler; and a host of nieces and nephews. 

Pallbearers will be Reggie Coffman, Ronnie Wilson, Delved White, Eric Brass, Marquise Harris and T.O. Murphy.  Honorary pallbearers are Anthony Proxy, Jimmy White and Charles Mitchell.

Karen Jackson

1953-2016

Funeral services for Karen Geddie Jackson, 62, of Edgewood, were held Friday, May 13, 2016, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Edgewood.

Burial followed at Small Cemetery just north of Edgewood.

Mrs. Jackson died on May 9, 2016.

She was born on July 17, 1953, in Grand Saline, to parents, Henry Geddie and Cora Kelley. She was raised in Edgewood where she also attended school. She married Mark Alan Jackson in Oklahoma in 1971. They lived in Edgewood and Dangerfield. She moved back to Edgewood 10 years ago after living in Maryland to serve as a caretaker for her mother. She held various jobs over the years. She was a member of The First Baptist Church in Edgewood. She loved her family, grandchildren and pets.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Cora Geddie; and husband, Mark Alan Jackson.

She is survived by her children, Linda McLemore and husband, Brad and Michael Jackson; sister, Wynona Pendleton and husband, Larry; nieces and nephews, Kelley Clements and husband Brian, Brad Pendleton and wife, Debra and Adam Pendleton and wife, Jill; her grandson’s mother, Melissa Bell Jackson; grandchildren, Bryan and Amanda Lang and James, Mathew and David Jackson.

Katherine Seekings

1938-2016

Services for Katherine Seekings, 78, of Canton, were held May 13, 2016, at the St. Therese Catholic Church in Canton with Father Selvaraj Sinnappan officiating, under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. 

Interment was in Haven of Memories.

Mrs. Seekings died May 11, 2016, in Canton. 

She was born April 30, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Michael and Ella Bailey Beniak. 

She married Ronald Seekings on Feb. 7, 1959.  They moved to Lancaster in 1968 where she worked for Brasscraft Western for 15 years.  She relocated to Canton in 1992. 

Mrs. Seekings enjoyed reading, crocheting, gardening and water aerobics where she met many friends. She also enjoyed her pets throughout the years.

She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, James Beniak.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Seekings of Canton; son, David and Helen Seekings of DeSoto; daughter, Jennifer and Larry Piazza of Fort Worth; daughter, Karen and Kenneth Ivey of Kaufman; son, James and Carrie Seekings of Fort Mill, S.C.; 11 grandchildren: Katherine, Scott, Stephen, Kevin, Lauren, Alex, Reagan, Blake, Rion, Will and Paige; and a brother, Michael Beniak Jr. of Brook Park, Ohio.

Marjorie Coleman

1928-2016

Marjorie Inez (Margie) Coleman was born on Aug. 9, 1928, in Binger, Okla., to Mary Elizabeth (Neff) Pearce and Frank James Pearce.

(She was an avid Mickey Mouse fan and collector because he was created in 1928, too!)

Mrs. Coleman spent most of her childhood in Raymondville before moving to the Texas Hill Country in her early teens. She attended schools in Kerrville, graduating from Tivy High School in 1945. After high school graduation, she began studies on her nursing degree at Our Lady of the Lake College in San Antonio. 

On July 6, 1946, she married her husband of almost 70 years, Albert Morris Coleman. The following year, their daughter Beverly was born. She reveled in her home life, but continued to work on her nursing degree whenever she had the chance. 

Al's job required him to transfer numerous times including a move to Amarillo where daughters Susan, Mary and Cindy were born. Later the family moved to Nebraska and then back to their beloved Texas. Margie was an incredibly strong woman who took all the moves in stride, making many dear friends along the way.

She was always involved in church activities including teaching Sunday School and singing in the choir. She enjoyed serving as a Girl Scout leader as well.

While raising her four daughters and managing the household, she finished her studies and graduated with two Bachelor of Science degrees (psychology and nursing) from Texas Woman's University in 1977.

In the early 1980s, she and Al had the opportunity to move to the country in East Texas and build a home in Wills Point. They treasured the home that was filled with love and laughter for 30 years.

 Every grandchild knew they were loved unconditionally by their "nana" who looked forward to the next opportunity to spoil her "babies" when they came to visit at the ALMAR ranch. 

She enjoyed antiquing and hunting for thrift store treasures.

She served on the board of the Van Zandt County Historical Society.

She and her daughter, Susan started a craft business, Hen House Handicrafts, and enjoyed setting up their portable "shop" at many East Texas venues including First Monday in Canton, the Bluebird Festival in Wills Point and others.

She also was a huge nature lover. From animals to flowers to birds, especially hummingbirds, she could never get enough time with her natural surroundings. The bird feeders were always full. The ALMAR was home to a variety of wildlife, but also dogs and even goats at one time. Margie was instrumental in having the ALMAR designated as a wildlife preserve. 

She was preceded in death only 20 days previously by her loving husband, Albert Morris Coleman.

She is survived by four daughters and their spouses, Beverly Birdwell (Carl), Susan Pyle (Steve), Mary Whitney (Dennis) and Cindy Wren-Gray (Bradley); 15 grandchildren, Elizabeth Birdwell Heffernan (Robert), John Birdwell, Thomas Birdwell (Kelly), Christopher Pyle, (Leisa), Jennifer Pyle Cecil (Blake), Andrew Pyle (Geneva), Benjamin Whitney (Allison), Caitlin Whitney Burnett (Ryan), Emily Whitney Ward (Clifford), Michael Whitney, Hailey Shaw Schiele (Byron), Clara Wren, Madeline Wren, Oxford Gray and Oakley Gray; 11 great-grandchildren, Amelia Cecil, Theodore Whitney, Fiona Whitney, Jack Burnett, Samuel Burnett, Evelyn Burnett, Mae Burnett, Eloise Burnett and Parker Schiele.

Baby Cecil and Baby Ward are due soon. 

She was an incredibly loving mother, and the best mother-in-law her sons-in-law could ever ask for. 

Her family will be forever grateful for her companion, Tanya. She grew to love Tanya as one of her own, and her life was enriched by the loving care and concern which Tanya showed toward her.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 21, in Restland Memorial Chapel. Services will take place at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 22, in Restland Memorial Chapel.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 13005 Greenville Ave., Dallas.

She suggested that donations in her memory may be made to the trust of her granddaughter Clara who was diagnosed with CDG 1-A, a rare medical condition. 

Robert Jones

1932-2016

Robert Ray Jones, 84, was born Jan. 2, 1932, in Edgewood to Leaborn V. and Lois Audrey Lay Jones. 

He died May 10, 2016, in Garland.

Robert graduated from Edgewood High School in 1949. He served his country during the Korean Conflict and his community, where he was on the Garland Police force for several years, leaving as a lieutenant in 1972.

He coached the Texans in the Garland Pee Wee Football league; owned and operated Bob Jones Auto Repair; and was a proud 50-plus year member of the Masonic Lodge.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leaborn and Audrey Lois; his daughter Christy Renee DeNigris; his sister and her husband Betty Jo and Kenneth Sims; his brother-in-law Billy Archer; and the mother of his children, Grace Elvadean.

Those left to remember him are his wife of nearly 38 years, Pat; his daughter, Pam Greene and her husband David of California; his daughter, Kay Buckholt of Garland; his step-daughter, Debbie Short and her husband Bill; and step-son, Don Arnold and his wife Kelli; sister, Margaret Rush and her husband Don; sister, Virginia Archer; brother, Gary Jones and his wife Pat; grandchildren, Melissa, Ethan, Jessica, Jerry, Christina, Andy and Haley; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He tried to always be a fair man, never losing his integrity.

A celebration of his life was held May 17 at Williams Memorial Chapel.

Graveside service was held May 17 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Edgewood.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite animal shelter or a charity of your choice.

Joanne Davis

1969-2016

Services for Joanne Marie Gabel Davis, 46, of Grand Saline, were held May 23, 2016, at Bartley Funeral Home with Bro. Homer Morgan officiating.

Mrs. Davis died May 19, 2016.  She was born June 21, 1969, in Livermore, Calif., to Robert and Anna O’Reilly Gabel.  She spent her early years in Plano, five years in California, two years in Forney, and then the last two and one half years in Grand Saline. 

She was a homemaker. 

She was preceded in death by her mother.

Survivors include her husband, James S. Davis of Grand Saline; father, Robert J. Gabel of St. Louis, Mo.; son, Preston Scott Davis and his fiancé Shelby Morgan of Lindale; daughter, Katie Davis of Grand Saline; two brothers, Robert Gabel and his wife Kate of Marion, Iowa, and James Gabel and his wife Jan of Richardson; two sisters, Sharon Buchanan and her husband Larry of St. Louis, Mo., and Barbara Lippert and her husband Robert of Flemington, N.J.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Virginia Davis of Wills Point; and numerous other relatives and friends.