Carl A. Smith

1944-2017

Funeral services for Carl A. Smith, 73, Winnsboro, were held Friday, June 30, 2017, at Beaty Funeral Home with Bro. David Harrell conducting. Interment followed at Hopewell Cemetery. Mr. Smith passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017, in Winnsboro.

He was born Feb. 24, 1944, in Lillie, La. to John Smith and Delma Wall Smith. He was a retired executive VP with Monsanto Chemical Company and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. He loved restoring BMW micro cars and was a graduate of Louisiana Tech University.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Winford Smith, and Vernon Smith and wife, Nancy Barron Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Smith of Winnsboro; son, Bryan Smith and wife, Allison of San Antonio; daughters, Vikki Migoya and husband, David of Denver, Sondra Gates of Newhall, Iowa and Kari Manning and husband, Shawn of St. Louis, Mo.; step-son, Andrew Vaughn and wife, Valerie of Canton; step-daughter, Heather Gilbreath and husband, Jason of Sulphur Springs; brother, Lyle Smith of Fayetteville, Ark.; and twelve grandchildren, Aiden, Alexander, Claire, Andrew, Harrison, Emersyn, Chloe, Caleb, Jessica, Sam, Kate and Bella.
Pallbearers were Bryan Smith, David Migoya, Shawn Manning, Gary Williams, Joe Dan Coe and Randy Harrell.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Christian Family Services in St. Louis, Mo.

Howard Thomas Coe

1930-2017

Funeral services for Howard Thomas Coe, 87, of Wills Point, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point with Bro. Ken Hackney officiating.  Interment will follow at Dunbar Cemetery near Emory. He passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017, in Kaufman.

He was born March 10, 1930, in Kosoma, Okla. to J. A. and Maggie Coe.  He was raised in Oklahoma and later moved to Dallas.  He married Mary Frances Forbis May 30, 1959, in Kilgore. He was formerly employed by Dallas Aeromotor and later was a self-employed barber in Dallas. He retired in 1995.  He lived in Dallas before moving to Wills Point in 1968. He enjoyed fishing in his spare time. He was a member of The Baptist Men and Chapel of the Lake.

He is preceded in death by his parents, J. A. and Maggie Coe; wife, Mary Frances Coe on March 26, 2014; four brothers; two sisters; daughter-in-law, Carla Coe; and a granddaughter, Michelle Reese.

Survivors include his sons David L. Yancey and wife, Linda of Wills Point and Thomas Milton Coe of Dallas; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service.

J.L. Stout

1920-2017

Services for J.L. Stout, 97, of Canton were held Monday June 26, 2017, at Eubank Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Glosup officiating. Interment followed at Haven of Memories Memorial Park.

Mr. Stout passed away June 23, 2017, in Canton.

He was born on March 24, 1920, in Canton to Connie Lee and Lois Cash Stout.

He retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed farming, ranching, and gardening.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mildred Oneta Stout; son, James Larry Stout; brothers, Otis Stout and Bobby Stout; sisters, Anna Faye Norrell and Ruth Abbott.

Survivors include his sons, Calvin Lee and JoAnn Stout and Jessie and Judy Stout; grandchildren, Tuesday Fulkerson and Mike, Clifton Stout, Kalei Stout, Cheryl and Ken Cooper, Christopher and Jennifer Stout; great grandchildren, Johnna Ishmael and Tyler, Clayton Fulkerson, Tanner and Morgan Cooper, Layden Stout, Zang Stout and Cole Stout; and daughter-in-law, Gail Stout.

Michael Wayne Echols

1945-2017

Memorial services for Michael Wayne Echols, 72, of Malakoff, were held Monday, July 3, 2017, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. C.R. Chapman officiating. Interment followed in Haven of Memories. Mr. Echols passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017, in Tyler.

He was born Feb. 18, 1945, in Corpus Christi to Robert Wayne Echols and Betty Lou Warren.

He grew up in Gainesville. He worked as a police officer for 34 years. He spent 28 years at Canton Police Department, with 10 years as Chief of Police. He was a man of his word and was proud to serve the City of Canton.

He enjoyed collecting model trains, working in his yard and visiting with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Betty Echols; great-granddaughter, Ceirra Morman; and sister-in-law, Connie Willis.

Survivors include his wife, Terrie Jeanette Echols; daughters, Leah Echols, Theresa Echols, Jennifer and Steven Yates, Ashley and Josh Cox, and Tanya Wilbanks; son, David and Mindy Echols; 17 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Arleta Still

1926-2017

Services for Arleta Still, 91, of Canton, were held Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Canton with Pastor Mark Huston officiating.  Interment followed in Haven of Memories.  Mrs. Still passed away July 6, 2017, in Quitman. 

She was born June 25, 1926, in Clinton, Iowa to Philip A. and Beatrice Lucille Smith Slocumb.

She grew up in Quincy, Ill. and moved to Dallas with her family in 1956. She worked at St. Paul Hospital in Dallas for many years.  After she retired, she moved to Canton.  A devout Lutheran her whole life, she was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Canton where she taught the Women’s Bible Study and the Christian Leadership with LWML for many years.  She was an avid reader and gifted quilter and embroiderer. 

Mrs. Still is preceded in death by her husband, Everett L. Still; son, Dennis L. Still; parents; two brothers and two sisters. 

She is survived by her two daughters, Karen Roberts of Dallas and Linda Connell of Mineola; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Mike Childers, Troy Childers, Bobby Childers, Jack Slocumb, Todd Slocumb and Dustin Stevenson.

Memorials may be given to Holy Cross Lutheran in Canton or Emanuel Lutheran in Dallas. 

Helen R. Nelson

1927-2017

Funeral services for Helen R. Nelson, 89, of Haskell, formerly of Canton, were held Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Eubank Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Holly Springs Cemetery.

Mrs. Nelson went to be with the Lord July 4, 2017, at her home.

She was born Nov. 1, 1927, in Frederick, Okla. to the late Grady Mann and Mittie Leona Nixon Mann.

She graduated high school from Carrolton High School. She married Joe Nelson, April 20, 1946, in Dallas. The Nelsons were involved in many business entities throughout their marriage, including Nelson Brothers, Nelson Concrete and WesTex Sand & Gravel.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Canton. She was very talented and enjoyed making handmade quilts. She was a long-time member of the Van Zandt County Extension Club.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 61 years, Joe Nelson; daughter, Brenda Carrithers; one brother; and four sisters.

She is survived by daughters, Debbie Strickland and husband, David of Haskell; Donna Taylor of Canton; Patti Hopkins and husband, Guy of Lago Vista; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Jimmie Dale Pipes

1947-2017

Memorial services for Jimmie Dale Pipes, 69, of Fruitvale, were held Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at Bartley Funeral Home with Jeremy Harrell officiating. Mr. Pipes passed away July 7, 2017, in a Katy nursing home.

He was born July 8, 1947, in Grand Saline to Carl Jackson and Gracie Wise Pipes.  He spent his entire life in the Grand Saline area where he was an avid Dallas Cowboy and Texas Ranger fan. He attended First Church of the Nazarene.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Wanda Sue Pipes.

Survivors include his brothers, Carlos Pipes of Fruitvale and Larry Dale Johnson of Prairieville, La.; sister, Mable Stallings of Edgewood; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Melvin Cory

1923-2017

Melvin Cory, 94, of Wills Point, passed away on July 10, 2017 in Canton.

He was born on May 10, 1923, in Fort Smith, Ark. to Wesley Cory and Grace Nix.

He was a World War II veteran and was a barber for most of his life.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Irene Cory.

He is survived by his daughter, Dee and Dave Lutzinger of Wills Point.

Graveside services are pending.  

Robert Olen Goodner

1956-2017

Memorial services for Robert Olen Goodner, 61, of Broken Bow, Okla. were held Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at Eubank Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Glosup and Jeff Gibbs officiating. Mr. Goodner was born April 18, 1956, in Van Zandt County and went to be with our heavenly father July 9, 2017, in Paris. 

He grew up in Van Zandt County where he raised his two children, Cassie and Coley, and eventually met the love of his life, Judy Goodner.  He went to work for Thomason Trucking of Broken Bow. The Goodner’s made their home there and have spent their years together enjoying nature’s beauty.

He was first and foremost a Christian who had an unwavering faith. He had a passion for life and enjoyed antiquing, woodworking and building things with his hands from nature's gifts. He loved being on the lake on a sunny day, playing games and spending time with friends and family. His favorite hobby was riding ATV’s.  He loved new experiences and everyone who met him felt his strength, kindness and genuine interest in knowing who they were. He had a quick wit and a brilliant sense of humor and loved to laugh and make others laugh.

Abraham Lincoln said, “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” He made every day count and will be missed by all of those who knew and loved him dearly.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Olen Goodner and Geneva Dugan; brother, Larry Crowell; and grandmother, Jessie Phillips who many knew as “Ma”.

Survivors include his wife, Judy Goodner; daughter, Cassie Rushing and husband, Chris; son, Coley Goodner, stepson, Michael McMahan and wife, Olga; granddaughter, Sasha; brothers, Billy Crowell and Glen Dugan; sisters, Linda Walsh and Shirley Hall; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. 

Honorary Pallbearers are Ronnie Arnold, Billy Crowell, Glen Dugan, Keith Fincher, William Garvin, David Gehrke, Kevin Nelson, Fred Reeves, Mick Roberts and Don Wycough.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society.

Grant Mathew Ray Shoemaker

July 7, 2017

Memorial services for baby Grant Mathew Ray Shoemaker, of Quinlan, were held Saturday, July 15, 2017, at the Eubank Funeral Chapel in Canton. Interment followed in Haven of Memories.

Baby Shoemaker was born sleeping in the arms of the angels July 7, 2017, in Dallas.

He is survived by his mother, April Nicole Fincher; father, Tyler Ryan Shoemaker; grandparents, Jennifer Fincher, Todd Fincher, Melissa Tate and Robert Shoemaker; great-grandparents, Sue and John Fincher, Ginger Chaney, Mike Miles, Donald Langford and Allyene Shoemaker.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.eubankfh.com for the Shoemaker family.

Jimmy Edward Garrison

1938-2017

Services for Jimmy Edward Garrison, 79, of Ben Wheeler, were held Sunday, July 16, 2017, at the Eubank Funeral Chapel in Canton, with Bro. Mike Roberson officiating.  Interment followed in Haven of Memories. 

Mr. Garrison passed away Friday, July 14, 2017, in Tyler. 

He was born May 8, 1938, in Kiomatia, to Earlene Brock and Fred Garrison. He grew up in Detroit and served eight years in the Army Reserves.  He was an avid golfer until his health failed.  When he was a young man, he enjoyed racing boats and won many trophies. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a Christian by faith. 

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Martha Ann Garrison; sister, Joann Morris; numerous nieces and nephews; and his dogs, Sam and Skippy. 

Honorary pallbearers were Jason Butler, Zack Butler, Holden Butler, Logan Butler, Brian Butler, Jess Butler and Wade Butler.

Joe Robert Rouse

1953-2017

Memorial services for Joe Robert Rouse, 64, Mineola, were held Saturday, July 15, at Bartley Funeral Home with Bro. Brandon Rouse officiating. Interment followed in Rodgers Cemetery. Mr. Rouse passed away July 12, 2017, in Tyler.

Mary Jeanette Lyle

1925-2017

Graveside services for Mary Jeanette Lyle, 92, Wills Point, were held Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Mineola, officiated by Russell Harris. Mrs. Lyle passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017.

She was born in Kingman, Kan. May 23, 1925, to the late Clarence E. and Pearl Irene Payne.  Mrs. Lyle was a resident of Crestwood Nursing Home in Wills Point for the last several years.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Thad Lyle; son, Ben Frank Lyle; two brothers, John Payne and Frank Payne; two sisters, Margaret Gilmore and Edna Dean.

Survivors include two sons, Steve Lyle of Hawkins, Mike Lyle and wife, Jan of Wills Point; two daughters, Mary Ellen Tyler and husband, Paul of Lindale, Julie Whitaker and husband, Gary of Quinlan; daughter-in-law Mi Lyle of Fairfield, Calif.; four granddaughters, Cari, Kimberly, Alicia and Natalie; two step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Abraham Silverio

1960-2017

Mass of Christian Burial, for Abraham Lopez Silverio, 57, of Grand Saline, was held Saturday, July 22, 2017, at St. Celestine Catholic Church of Grand Saline with Father Victor Hernandez officiating.

Interment followed in Woodside Cemetery under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home.

He passed away July 17, 2017, in Mineola.

He was born July 15, 1960 in Mexico.

Bobby Gene Hickey

1956-2017

Memorial services for Bobby Gene Hickey Jr., 61, of Wills Point, were held Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Forest Nichols officiating. Mr. Hickey passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, in Dallas.

Charles Howard McArdle

1958-2017

Funeral services for Charles Howard McArdle, 59, of Phalba, were held Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point. Burial followed at Old Bethel Cemetery in Canton.

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Eddie Almeda Mansell Kelsey

1923-2017

Funeral services for Eddie Almeda Mansell Kelsey, 93, of Edgewood, were held Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Burial was at Crestview Memorial Park in Wichita Falls.

She was born Sept. 25, 1923, in Wichita Falls to the late Eddie Lee Ewing and Essie Almeda Hulan.

She was raised in Wichita Falls where she attended school. She married Roy Nelson Mansell in Wichita Falls in April of 1941, and he preceded her in death March 4, 1949.

She married J.C. Kelsey in July of 1950. They lived in Wichita Falls where they raised their four children. Mr. Kelsey passed away in 1978.

She was employed as a beautician, operating a salon and working as a nurses’ aide for many years.

She married James Parker in 1981, and they lived in Iowa Park. After he passed, Eddie married Andrew Arrington in 2002.

She moved to Edgewood in 2007 to live with her family. She was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church in Edgewood.

She is preceded in death by her husbands; five brothers and six sisters; son, Nelson Eddie Mansell and two daughters-in-law, Lacy and Connie Mansell.

Survivors include her daughter, Cynthia Elsey and husband, Walter, of Edgewood; sons, Dennis Ray Mansell and wife, Melinda, of Portland, and Roger Wayne Mansell and wife, Sadie, of Mesquite; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 11 great- great-grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends.

Ethel Mae Heddin

1930-2017

Funeral services for Ethel Mae Heddin, 86, of Edgewood, were held Sunday, July 23, 2017, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point with Pastor Jonathan Leach officiating. She passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, in Tyler.

Mrs. Heddin was born October 26, 1930, in Fruitvale to Walter B. Copeland and Annie Baker Copeland.  She was raised in Fruitvale. She graduated from Garland High School in 1948. She married Major Ray Heddin Oct. 24, 1953, in Edgewood.

She worked for Edgewood ISD in the cafeteria for many years. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, cooking and sewing.

She loved her family very much and looked forward to spending time with her grandchildren.  She was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church in Edgewood.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray Heddin July 5, 2014; three brothers and one sister.

Survivors include her daughter, Kimberly Reynolds and husband, Leslie, of Edgewood; three grandchildren, Aron Reynolds and wife, Jennifer, of Naples, Alli Watkins and husband, Matt, of Edgewood, and Alysa Reynolds of Edgewood; four great-grandchildren,Brantley Wheeler, Ovetta Reynolds, Jordan Watkins and Major Reynolds.

Pallbearers were Leslie Reynolds, Aron Reynolds, Matt Watkins and Tommy Heddin. Honorary Pallbearers were Brantley Wheeler, Jordan Watkins and Major Reynolds.

Fern Faye Davis

1919-2017

Graveside services for Fern Faye Davis, 97, of Tyler, were held Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at White Rose Cemetery in Wills Point under the direction of Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home. Mrs. Davis passed away July 22, 2017, in Tyler.

John Allen Shepard

1948-2017

Funeral services for John Allen Shepard, 69, of Canton, were held Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Elmo with Bro. Tim Mabe and Rev. Brian West officiating.

Interment followed at Elmo Cemetery in Elmo under the direction of Allan Fuller Funeral Home in Wills Point. Mr. Shepard passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017, at his residence in Canton.

He was born Feb. 11, 1948, in Terrell to James Province Shepard and Myrtle Frances Pursell Shepard.

He was raised in Elmo and graduated from Wills Point High School in 1966.  While in high school, he was a member of the WPHS football team that won the Class A State Championship in 1965.

He was a veteran of the Army and the Vietnam War. He married Terri Bittle, Oct. 13, 1995, in Elmo.  He was formerly employed by Greater Southwest Interiors in Lancaster for 18 years and Canton Carpet for 10 years, retiring in 2011.

He enjoyed playing golf, fishing and going to any kind of sports event.  He lived in Quinlan prior to moving to Canton two years ago. He was a member of the Van Zandt Country Club and was of the Baptist faith.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James “Jim” Shepard and Myrtle Shepard; two half-brothers, Crawford Shepard and Raymond Clower; and a half-sister, Delilah Barker.

Survivors include his wife, Terri Shepard, of Canton; three sons, James W. Price Shepard and wife, Danielle, of Watauga, Christopher Williams and wife, Lindsay, of Aledo, Chad Britton and wife, Carrie, of Terrell; two daughters, Misty Turner of Indianola, Iowa and Dusty Shepard of Dallas; two brothers, Paul Shepard and wife, Louise, of Burleson and Chuck Shepard and wife, Georgia, of Elmo; two sisters, Donna Coker of Burkburnett, and Nancy Jo Childress and husband, Bill, of Wills Point; nine grandchildren, Ashtin Fudge, Paige Turner, Dylan Turner, Logan Turner, Harper Shepard, Colton Britton, Cash Britton, Chloe Britton and Liam Williams.

Pallbearers were James Shepard, Chad Britton, Chris Williams, Roy Deen, Steve Steadham, C.W. Wilson, Wayne Langford and Donnie Dotson. Honorary Pallbearers were the WPHS 1965 State Championship Football Team.