Marilyn Yvonne Reynolds
1939-2017
Funeral services for Marilyn Yvonne Reynolds, 77, of Terrell, were held Monday, July 24, 2017, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Burial followed at Yantis Cemetery in Yantis. Mrs. Reynolds passed away July 19, 2017, in Terrell.
Huleen Whitton Walters
1922-2017
Services for Huleen Whitton Walters, 94, of Canton, were held Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, at Eubank Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Page officiating. Interment followed at Haven of Memories. Mrs. Walters passed away July 29, 2017, in Canton.
She was born Oct. 5, 1922, to Eva and Otis Steward. At age four, she attended a Catholic school and then attended eleven different schools before the seventh grade. At age fifteen she married Spencer Whitton, Feb. 28, 1938, and they had three precious daughters. They were married for 36 years until Whitton’s death July 24, 1974. Twenty-three years later she met and married Kellis Walters. She worked for Terrell State Hospital for 29 years after receiving her GED.
She was a member of the Whitton Church of Christ and later Big Rock Church of Christ. She enjoyed attending services held at her assisted living where she lived the last few years. She enjoyed visits from friends and family, playing dominoes, and participating in crafts and reading. She was a vivacious, fun-loving, courageous Christian lady who was devoted to her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Spencer Whitton; daughters, Marie Baker and Elaine Brantley.
Survivors include husband, Kellis Walters; daughter, Darlene McGill and husband, David; grandchildren, Brad Baker and wife, Suzie, Brian Baker, Holly Jones, Stacey Rowe and husband, Travis; nine great grandchildren; and stepdaughter, Sylvia Tawwater.
The family would like to thank the amazing staff at the Mulberry residence for their care and compassion. Thank you to all the visitors who made it a point to go by to see her. She was loved by many and will never be forgotten.
Larry Reynolds
1935-2017
Services for Larry Keith Reynolds, 82, of Mesquite were held Friday, July 28, 2017, at the Eubank Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Denny Burris officiating. Interment was in Haven of Memories.
He passed away July 26, 2017 in Dallas. He was born July 19, 1935 in Colfax to Bradford Bryan and Thelma Maxine Hardegree Reynolds. He was a Methodist by faith. He served in the US Army and retired after 32 years with the Dallas Fire Department. After his retirement he worked for Freeman Decorating. He loved spending time at the farm and with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Peggy Clark.
He is survived by his wife of 59 ½ years, Shirley of Mesquite; children, Keitha Reynolds of Mesquite, Debra Crues of Rowlett and Dana (Rusty) Lewis of Rice; three grandchildren, Scott, Becky and Riley; two great-granddaughters, Valerie and Angelena; brother, Bryan Reynolds; and nieces and nephews.
Stephanie Jill Godwin
1967-2017
A memorial service for Stephanie Jill Godwin, 49, of Canton, was held Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home.
Mrs. Godwin passed away July 31, 2017, in Dallas.
She was born Sept. 16, 1967, in Atlanta, Ga. to Darlene and Read Williams. She grew up in Georgia and graduated from Georgia Southern in 1989. She worked for GA Trust for Historic Preservation before moving to Dallas in 1993. She worked as a consultant to preserve Katy Trail in Dallas as well as an executive secretary for Relocation Appraisers and Consultants.
She was very active in the Women’s League of Canton, Wednesday Study Club, Van Zandt Museum Board, Canton Main Street Autumn Stroll, Canton ISD, Van Zandt County Veteran’s Memorial and Relay of Life. She was a member of St. Justin’s Episcopal Church.
She is survived by her husband, Les Godwin; daughters, Jessica Lynne Godwin and Samantha Kay Godwin; parents, Darlene and Read Williams; brother, Joseph Read Williams; sister, Susan Joanna Watson; grandparents, Joe and Betty Probasco; three nephews; two nieces; and her beloved dogs, Ellie, Sophie, Charlie and Baxter.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial Plaza in the name of Jill.
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.
Cleota Egbert
1915-2017
Services for Cleota Egbert, 102, of Grand Saline, were held Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at Bartley Funeral Home. Interment followed in Woodside Cemetery. Mrs. Egbert passed away Aug. 5, 2017, in Tyler.
Danyell Seay Oltean
1967-2017
Danyell Seay Oltean went to be with Jesus on July 30, 2017, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.
There will be a Pink Memorial Celebration Aug. 11, 2017, at Samuel Farm Park 100 East US Hwy 80 Frontage Road, Mesquite.
The visitation reception will begin at 6 p.m. with the memorial service at 8 p.m.
Because of her positive outlook and fun disposition, this service will be a true celebration of her life. The family requests that you wear pink in her honor.
She was born Sept. 8, 1967, to Harry Lewis Seay and Audrey Junell Ward Seay in Dallas. She grew up in Mesquite and graduated from Mesquite High School.
Most recently, she worked as an assistant activities director for Ridgecrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Forney.
Her greatest passion and proudest achievement was her two children, Ryan Oltean of Lubbock and Katelyn Oltean of Nacogdoches.
She devoted her life to teaching them to be the wonderful young adults they are today.
Other survivors include her brother, Corry Seay and wife, Amy of Fort Worth; sister, Connie Winkle and wife, Tina of Fort Worth; aunt, Janea Williams and husband, Rick of Mesquite; aunt, Mignon Travers and husband, Glenn of Riviera Beach, Fla.; as well as cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Henry (Jack) Edwards
1928-2017
Services for Henry Clay (Jack) Edwards were held Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Stanger Springs Community Church with Rev. David Diller and Rev. Larry Shackelford officiating. A graveside service followed at Prairie Springs Cemetery. Grandsons served as pallbearers.
He was the son of Norman and Alice Edwards and was born on March 6, 1928 at Eagle Lake. As a young man, he worked with a harvest crew that traveled to Wyoming and Nebraska, which is where he met his beloved future wife. He married Barbara Jean Stuart on May 25, 1950 in Kimball, NE. They made their home in Ben Wheeler where he was a tile contractor and cattle rancher. They also had a home in Carpenter, Wyo., where he was a wheat farmer. They raised seven children together. He passed his farm, ranch and tile-setting knowledge on to his sons, daughters, nieces, nephews and grandchildren. He was a hard-working family man that loved the Lord. He did his best to instill those same values in his children. He will be missed by many.
He went to his mansion in the sky on Aug. 2, 2017 at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Edwards; mother, Alice Edwards; brother, Leon Edwards; two infant brothers, Emory and Billy; sisters, Virginia Davidson and Mary Hendrix Starkey; and grandson, Jamie McCallum.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Barbara Edwards of Ben Wheeler; children and their spouses, Rozanna and J.R. "Butch" McCallum, Helen and David Diller, Ronald Jack Edwards, Nancy and Ronald Stamper, Donald Linn and Tracey Edwards, Joyce McDade, Kari and Rickey Bowen; twenty grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; sister, Grace Aldridge; and many other relatives and friends.
Huleen Whitton Walters
1922-2017
Services for Huleen Whitton Walters, 94, of Canton, were held Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, at Eubank Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Page officiating. Interment followed at Haven of Memories. Mrs. Walters passed away July 29, 2017, in Canton.
She was born Oct. 5, 1922, to Eva and Otis Steward. At age four, she attended a Catholic school and then attended eleven different schools before the seventh grade. At age fifteen she married Spencer Whitton, Feb. 28, 1938, and they had three precious daughters. They were married for 36 years until Whitton’s death July 24, 1974. Twenty-three years later she met and married Kellis Walters. She worked for Terrell State Hospital for 29 years after receiving her GED.
She was a member of the Whitton Church of Christ and later Big Rock Church of Christ. She enjoyed attending services held at her assisted living where she lived the last few years. She enjoyed visits from friends and family, playing dominoes, and participating in crafts and reading. She was a vivacious, fun-loving, courageous Christian lady who was devoted to her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Spencer Whitton; daughters, Marie Baker and Elaine Brantley.
Survivors include husband, Kellis Walters; daughter, Darlene McGill and husband, David; grandchildren, Brad Baker and wife, Suzie, Brian Baker, Holly Jones, Stacey Rowe and husband, Travis; nine great grandchildren; and stepdaughter, Sylvia Tawwater.
The family would like to thank the amazing staff at the Mulberry residence for their care and compassion. Thank you to all the visitors who made it a point to go by to see her. She was loved by many and will never be forgotten.
Jimmy Wayne Frederick Jr.
1955-2017
Memorial services for Jimmy Wayne Frederick Jr, 61, of Larue, were held at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. He passed away July 28, 2017, in Durango, Colo.
He was born on Nov. 24, 1955, in Dallas to Jimmy Wayne Frederick Sr. and Emily Hutto Frederick. He not only was a son, brother, husband and father, he was a true friend to all that knew and loved him. He was a true cowboy even at a young age and was fortunate to have made that his livelihood as an adult.
If he knew there was a need, he did his best to take care of it. He was a Christian and Baptist by faith. He was a selfless man, a giver of his time and love. You would always hear music playing in his truck; he found that the words spoke to him in a special way. He was a listener, truly wanting to know how you were, how life was treating you and what you were doing with your life, because he cared. He was a dedicated contributor to numerous charities including St. Jude, Wounded Warrior Project and various Humane Societies. His last contribution in this life was the gift of his organs.
He grew up in Canton and graduated from Canton High School in 1974. He remained close with his graduating class and they are his chosen family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Wayne Frederick Sr. and Emily Hutto Frederick; paternal grandparents, Wayne Frederick, Tina Frederick and Mary Frederick; and maternal grandparents, Nelson and Pauline Hutto.
Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Frederick; sons, Russell Page, Ryan and Blair Page; granddaughters, Blake and Bryce Page; sisters, Julie and Phil Garrett, and Jennifer Frederick.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make a donation to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 75856 Topeka, KS 66675, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105, a Humane Society in your area or a charity of your choice.
Joseph Paul Hess
1947-2017
Memorial services for Joseph Paul Hess, 69, of Wills Point, were held Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, at Russell Memorial Methodist Church in Wills Point with Pastor David Cartwright officiating, under the direction of Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point.
Mr. Hess passed away at his home Friday, Aug. 4, 2017.
He was born Nov. 3, 1947, in Minot, North Dakota, to the late Paul Joseph Hess and Helen Adele Mitts Hess. He graduated from Bishop Ryan High School in Minot. He then attended North Dakota State University and later graduated with a degree in economics from the University of North Dakota.
While living in Oklahoma City, he received a degree in accounting from Central State University in Edmond, Okla. He became a CPA shortly after moving back to Texas. His love for numbers and solving problems showed throughout his professional career both in insurance underwriting and his accounting practice.
He married Ginger Roberts April 14, 1973, in Carrollton. They lived in the Dallas area and Oklahoma City before moving to Wills Point in 1983 to make their forever home and raise their children, Paul and Julie. Hess was a member of Russell Memorial United Methodist Church in Wills Point.
He enjoyed living a quiet life in the small town of Wills Point. If he wasn't trail riding on a favorite horse, you could find him working the farm, welding, or using his carpentry skills to perfect whatever he could find. He had many talents and could tackle anything he set his mind to, whether it was business, ranching, cooking, grilling or recreation. He dearly loved spending time with his grandchildren and family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Margaret Mary Hess, and Ellen Fleck and husband, Gene; and father and mother-in-law, Troy Durward Roberts Sr. and Mary Lois Roberts.
Survivors include his wife, Ginger of Wills Point; son, Paul J. Hess and wife, Jessica of Southlake, and their children, Genevieve and Allana; daughter, Julie Marical and husband, Charles of Wills Point and their children, Blake and Case; nieces and nephew, Margaret Fleck of Carson, Calif., Nancy and Mark Smith of Lewisville, Carol and Steve Friddle of Minot, North Dakota, Paul and Darla Fleck of Round Rock; brother and sister-in-law, Troy D. Roberts Jr. and wife, Jeanne of Kingsport, Tenn.; and many other relatives and friends.
MaryLou Gift
1935-2017
Funeral services for MaryLou Gift, 81, of Tyler, formerly of Wills Point, were held Monday, Aug. 7, 2017, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bro Dennis Ivy officiating.
Interment followed at Bright Star Cemetery north of Wills Point under the direction of Allan Fuller Funeral Home.
Mrs. Gift passed away Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, in Tyler.
She was born Nov. 3, 1935, in Liberal, Kan., to Walter Charles Ross and Mary Leola Bennett Ross. She was raised in Liberal and graduated from Liberal High School in 1953.
She married Floyd Dale Gift Dec. 27, 1953, in Liberal. She lived in Garden City and Logan, Kan. prior to moving to Wills Point in 1977.
She was a homemaker and in her spare time she enjoyed quilting, genealogy, traveling and spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Wills Point.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Floyd Dale Gift Sr. on Aug. 13, 2006; and two brothers, Wayne Ross and Glen Eldon Ross.
Survivors include four sons, Paul Gift and wife, Sheila of Holyoke, Colo., Floyd Gift Jr. and the late Kate Sumner of Holyoke, Colo., Charles Richard Gift and wife, Carolyn of Terrell, and Mark Alan Gift and wife, Kristi of Wills Point; three daughters, Vickie Bowyer of Wichita, Kan., Janice Aoyama and husband, Kory of Plano, and Jenifer White and husband, Mitchell of Indianapolis, Ind.; 28 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Jared Bowyer, Adam Bowyer, Mikel Bowyer, Justin Gift, Logan Gift and Kyle Libhart.
Ralph J. Parker
1931-2017
Services for Ralph J. Parker, 85, of Fruitvale, were held Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, at the Eubank Funeral Chapel in Canton with Bro. Homer Morgan and Eugene Parker officiating. Interment followed be in Barrett Cemetery. Mr. Parker passed away Aug. 4, 2017, at Baylor hospital in Dallas due to a fall at his home August 2.
He was born Sept. 1, 1931, in Fruitvale to Lannie and Connie Junell Parker.
He served as a deacon for more than 50 years and was a member of the Lawrence Springs Missionary Baptist Church. He married Iva Nell King Aug. 15, 1952. He served as an MP in the Army during the Korean War. Over the years he was a farmer, rancher, barber, rural mail carrier and a quality control inspector for Texas Instruments. He was known locally for his scrumptious candied sweet potatoes, sweet potato pies and pecan pies.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, G.W. “Dub”, Hayward, and Reber Windell Parker; three sisters, Dora Beatrice Whitaker, Maggie Virginia “Jinks” Parker, and Johanna Fay Nicholson; two granddaughters, Rheaona Williams Scott and Rachelle Williams Love; great-grandson, Jacob Love; and son-in-law Jerry Koonce.
He is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Iva Nell Parker of Fruitvale; sons, Douglas Parker and Mitzi Fisher, and Eugene and Vicki Parker, both of Grand Saline; daughter, Barbara Parker Koonce of Grand Prairie; six grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Brandon Kindle, Jesse Love, Michael Moran, Doug Parker, Riley Parker, Willie Parker, and Michael Scott Jr.
Honorary pallbearers were S.B. Burrow, Bill Cochran, Jimmy Fisher, David Hazel, Derrell King, Troy King, Roy Lee LaPrade, Doyle Milliorn, Charles Parker, and Gerald Sizemore.
Ronald Dean Osborn
1946-2017
Visitation services for Ronald Dean Osborn, 70, of Canton, formerly of Wills Point, were Monday, Aug. 7, 2017, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point.
Mr. Osborn passed away Aug. 3, 2017, in Rockwall.
He was born Oct. 8, 1946, in Sioux City, Iowa, to George Osborn and Alvina Hintz Osborn. He was raised in Sioux City and graduated from Central High School. He later attended Western Iowa Tech.
He retired from Old Castle in Terrell in 2013 after 30 years of service. He married Debi Kelsheimer Dec. 27, 2004, in Las Vegas, Nev.
He lived in Wills Point for 17 years prior to moving to Canton. In his spare time, he enjoyed wood working and spending time with his grandsons.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Dedria Rae Turner on July 27, 2016; and a nephew, Michael Osborn Jr.
Survivors include wife, Debi Eddy-Osborn of Canton; son, Jimmy Osborn and wife, Angie of Sioux City, Iowa; daughter, Sarah Posigian of Canton; brother, Michael Osborn and wife, Margery of Winter Springs, Fla.; Two sisters, Barbara Besler, of Florida and Leann Shute and husband, David of McMinnville, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Konner and Zane Posigian and Jeremiah and Abigail Osborn.
Les Scott
1947-2017
Graveside services for Les "Pop" Scott, 70, of Grand Saline, were held Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, at Starr Cemetery, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home. Mr. Scott passed away Aug. 12, 2017, in Grand Saline
Mozelle Darby Hollowell
1916-2017
Services for Mozelle Darby Hollowell, 100, of Quitman, were held Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, at Bartley Funeral Home with Bro. James Massey officiating. Interment followed in Woodside Cemetery. Mrs. Hollowell passed away Aug. 11, 2017.
Carmel Barientos
1928-2017
Services for Mr. Carmel Barientos, 89, of Emory, were held Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, at Bartley Funeral Home. Interment was in Jamestown Cemetery.
He passed away Aug. 7, 2017, in Graham. He was born July 16, 1928, in Crow.
Danyell Seay Oltean
1967-2017
Danyell Seay Oltean went to be with Jesus on July 30, 2017, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. There will be a “Pink Memorial Celebration” August 11, 2017, at Samuel Farm Park (100 East US Hwy 80 Frontage Road, Mesquite TX). The visitation reception will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the memorial service at 8:00 p.m. Because of her positive outlook and fun disposition, this service will be a true celebration of her life. The family requests that you wear pink in her honor.
She was born Sept. 8, 1967, to Harry Lewis Seay and Audrey Junell Ward Seay in Dallas. She grew up in Mesquite and graduated from Mesquite High School.
Most recently, she worked as an Assistant Activities Director for Ridgecrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Forney.
Her greatest passion and proudest achievement was her two children, Ryan Oltean of Lubbock and Katelyn Oltean of Nacogdoches. She devoted her life to teaching them to be the wonderful young adults they are today.
Other survivors include her brother, Corry Seay and wife, Amy of Fort Worth; sister Connie Winkle and wife, Tina of Fort Worth; aunt Janea Williams and husband, Rick of Mesquite; aunt Mignon Travers and husband, Glenn of Riviera Beach, Fla.; as well as cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Don Davis
1940-2017
Services for Don "Pappy" Davis, 77, of Canton were held Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, at Eubank Funeral Chapel with Bro. Steve Glosup officiating. Interment followed in Haven of Memories. Mr. Davis passed away Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, in Canton.
He was born Feb. 7, 1940, in Canton to Ebb Riley and Jewel Marie Malone Davis. He was a Christian by faith. He lived most of his life in Canton. He enjoyed going to the sale barn, bailing hay, hanging out at Free State Storage and spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Linda Davis; son, Donny and Nanolyn Davis and daughter, Dana and Mike Whitus, all of Canton; five grandchildren, Brandon Whitus, Dustin and Jamie Davis, Daron Davis, Bliss and Bubba Harris and Macy and Zach Phillips; eight great-grandchildren, Braleigh, Paisleigh, Camden, Parker, Rylee, Callie, Aisley and Hayes; sister, Daphine Evans of Austin; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Brandon Whitus, Dustin Davis, Daron Davis, Bubba Harris, Zach Phillips and Shannon Davis. Honorary pallbearers were RC Pennington, Donald Lee Key, Earl Curry and Mark Ranne.
James Doyle Dove
1927-2017
Services for James Doyle Dove, 90, of the Colfax community, were held Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, at Eubank Funeral Home Chapel in Canton with Rev. John Zeigler officiating. Burial followed at Haven of Memories. Mr. Dove passed away Aug. 10 at his home.
He was born June 9, 1927, near Abilene to Karl D. and Nancy Melissa Stewart Dove. After graduating from Van High School, he moved to Dallas and worked at North American Aviation. He joined the Navy at age 18 and served stateside until the end of World War II. After the war, he returned to Van Zandt County where he lived the rest of his life. He married Marjorie Ray of Canton, Dec. 20, 1951.
He joined his father in the construction business and later owned a construction company with his brother. They built houses throughout the East Texas area until his retirement in the early 1980s. He was also a rancher who raised beef cattle, both Hereford and Pinzgauer, for many years.
He was involved in his community. A life-long Presbyterian, he was both an elder and a Sunday school teacher. He was a longtime member of the Van Independent School District School Board. He was active in the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau and was named Canton Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist of the Year in 2014.
He enjoyed hunting, reading and woodworking. His great pleasure, however, came from working on his farm.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Joe Dove and K. D. Dove; and two sisters, Ernestine Pippin and LaRue Brown.
He is survived by his wife; children, Kathy and Steve Bufkin of Carrollton, Donna Bell of Lewisville, Marsha and Bill Hasson of Coppell, and James and Mary Lou Dove of Colleyville; grandchildren, Chase and Drew Hasson, Emily Bufkin, Brett Bell, and Ashley Dove and Christina Dove.
