Annie Beatrice Mangum

1921-2017

Services for Annie Beatrice Mangum, 95, of Canton, were held Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, at the Eubank Funeral Chapel in Canton with Bro. Steve Glosup and Bro. Robert Boone officiating.

 Interment followed in Haven of Memories.

Mrs. Mangum passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, in Tyler.

She was born Nov. 4, 1921, in the Willow Springs Community. She grew up there and graduated from Edgewood High School. 

She married Lloyd Mangum Nov. 14, 1945.  They lived in California for 17 years before returning to Canton in 1962. 

She cooked three meals from scratch every day. She was a member of Tundra Baptist church for 54 years.  She enjoyed sewing, spending time with family, traveling and the Texas Rangers.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lloyd Mangum; three sisters and three brothers. 

Survivors include her son, Dennis and Kathy Mangum of Pasadena; daughter, Darlene Mangum of Canton; granddaughters, Amanda Mangum, Alaina and Patrick Davis, and Aubrey and Jeremy Fleming; and great-grandchildren, Elias, Ethan, Peyton, Noah, Abigail and Parker.

Pallbearers were Tony Etheridge, Dewayne Mangum, Nolan Wilson Jr., Jerry Decker, Shelby Wayne Mangum, and Mike Brooks.

Arthur Benjamin Campbell

1932-2017

Memorial services for Arthur Benjamin “A.B.” Campbell, 85, of Edgewood, are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Edgewood.

Mr. Campbell passed away Aug. 27, 2017.

He was born Feb. 12, 1932, in Edgewood to Claud Carlton Campbell and Mary Etta Marion Hurley. He was raised by his mother and stepdad, Hadley Hurley, in Edgewood where he graduated high school. After graduation, he joined the air force in 1950 at age 18. He married Geneva Welch Sept. 21, 1951, at Lanewood Church of God in Edgewood.

The Campbells lived in Alaska for a year and a half. After an isolated tour in Japan and Iceland, he was stationed all over the state of Texas. When he retired from the military, he managed sanitation, parks and streets departments for the City of Terrell for 13 years. They bought a small farm in Myrtle Springs and moved back home to Edgewood in June 1985. He enjoyed cattle, horses and goats, show chickens and loved trading at First Monday.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Claud Carlton Campbell, Mary Etta Hurley and stepdad, Hadley Hurley; an 18-month old daughter, Patricia Darlene Campbell; brothers, Leland Campbell and Charles Campbell; sister-in-law, Mary Helen Campbell; and a granddaughter, Stefanie Nicole Casey.

He is survived by his wife, Geneva Campbell of Edgewood; son, David Alan Campbell of Canton; daughter, Barbara Casey and husband, Bob of Edgewood; sister, Mary Lou Ann Nanez and life partner, John Crnkovich of Plano; grandchildren; Rachelle Deal and Scott Casey; great-grandchildren, Colin, Courtney and husband, Tyler, Hunter, Briton, Jaxon, Chance and Raylin Nicole.

Faye W. Stewart

1937-2017

Services for Faye W. Stewart, 80, of Canton, will be held at a later date. 

Interment will be at Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton under the direction of Allan Fuller Funeral Home in Wills Point.

Mrs. Stewart passed away Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, at her home in Canton.

She was born Feb. 18, 1937, in Canton to Harden and Lou Wilhite.  She was raised in Canton and graduated from Canton High School in 1954.  Shortly after graduation, in August 1954, she married Bill Allred in Wills Point.  They lived in Wills Point, where she was a realtor at Allred Real Estate, a substitute teacher at Wills Point ISD and a Cub Scout leader.

She played bridge, golfed and spent as much time as possible with her sisters, Gay Mitchell and Jeri Sullivan. 

She married W.L. “Bill” Stewart, June 3, 1978, and they made their home in Seabrook.  She volunteered at Seabrook ISD, where she helped children with their reading skills until 2010.  In 2013, they moved to Canton to be close to family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Harden and Lou Wilhite; and a brother-in-law, Charles Mitchell.

She is survived by her husband, William L. “Bill” Stewart, of Canton; son, William Bryan “Bill” Allred and wife, Frankie of Bullard; daughter, Julie Jenkins and husband, Lanny of Canton; sisters, Gay Mitchell of Canton and Jeri Sullivan and husband, Jerry of Canton; five grandchildren, Katrina Barnes, Candace Arnold and husband, Wade, Diana Barton, Donna Barton and Daniel Barton; six great-grandchildren, Kolter Wade Arnold, Alyssa Fleet, Amber Ramirez, Lauren Barton, Destiny Barton and J.J. Barton; and

special friends,  Nelda and Allen Lee, Marty and Richard Bullock and Ed and Martha Carrillo.                                                         

Juana Belle Dewees

1927-2017

Services for Juana Belle Dewees, 90, of Canton, were held Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at Eubank Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Glosup officiating.

Interment followed at High Cemetery.

Mrs. Dewees passed away Sept. 3, 2017, in Canton.

She was born Jan. 9, 1927, in Wills Point to Ivan Tully Lamb and Virginia Etta Johnson.

She grew up in Wills Point and graduated from Wills Point High School in 1944. She married A.B. Dewees right out of school and they lived in the Hayden Community. She loved her God and her church. She was very family oriented and enjoyed cooking, playing dominoes and Uno. She was an amazing seamstress and enjoyed making Halloween costumes for her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ivan and Virginia Lamb; husband, A.B. Dewees; seven sisters; great-great-grandson, Bo McNeil Shaw; and son-in-Law, Jerry Bonsal.

She is survived by her daughter, Dianne Bonsal; granddaughter, Cara Bonsal; grandson, Sheb and Angela Shaw; grandson, Brad and Hannah Shaw; granddaughter, Cheron and Brad Dyer; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. 

Kaye Carney Mercer

1948-2017

A memorial service for Kaye Carney Mercer, 69, of Wills Point, was held Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Associate Pastor Johnathan Terry officiating.

Mrs. Mercer passed away at her home Sept. 4, 2017. 

She was born April 28, 1948, in Sherman to Kenneth Lester and Nelda Jean Crook Carney. 

She was a member of the First Christian Church in Lancaster.  She taught at the Lancaster Intermediate School for 20 years. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law, H.H. Mercer Jr.; and her grandparents. 

Survivors include her husband, David Mercer of Wills Point; son, Charles David and Ava Mercer of Quinlan; daughter, Brenda Kaye and Johnathan Terry of Midlothian; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Karen Pitalo; brother, Kenneth Carney; and mother-in-law, Patsy Ruth Mercer.

Leon Lyons

1947-2017

Funeral services for Leon Lyons, 70, Wills Point, were held Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Lonnie Cunigan officiating. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery in Wills Point under the direction of Allan Fuller Funeral Home.

Mr. Lyons passed away Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, in Dallas.

Margaret Evelyn Stuart

1938-2017

Funeral services for Margaret Evelyn Stuart, 79, of Wills Point, were held Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Mrs. Stuart passed away Aug. 29, 2017.

Peggy Stowe McManigle

1937-2017

A gathering of family and friends for Peggy Stowe McManigle, 79, of Wills Point, will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept.13, 2017, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point.

 Mrs. McManigle passed away Sept. 1, 2017.

She was born in Sweetwater, Sept. 9, 1937.  She moved to Dallas and attended Forest High School and graduated in 1955.

She married Roland Ray McManigle in August 1964, in Dallas.  She was a wonderful mother who was loved by many and her home was always open.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Roland Ray McManigle; her mother, Katy O’Dell Stowe Pruitt; and daughter, Donna Kay Swanson.

She is survived by her daughters, Staci Re’ McManigle and Shawn Rea McManigle Miller; son-in-law, Robert Franklin Miller Jr (Bobby); and her identical twin grandsons, Alexander Chance Miller and Ashton Win Miller.

We will miss her and love her always.

Roger Britton

1924-2017

Funeral services for Roger Britton, 93, of Edgewood, were held Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, at the Edgewood Church of Christ with Mr. Larry DeLong and Mr. Ken Maddox officiating.

 Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Edgewood under the direction of Allan Fuller Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point. 

Mr. Britton passed away Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, in Grand Saline.

He was born Feb. 27, 1924, in Edgewood to Tom Dewitt Britton and Daisy Cynthia Mullins Britton.  He was raised in Edgewood and graduated from Edgewood High School in 1942 as valedictorian.  He married Louise Smith Jan. 22, 1949, in Wills Point.

He was formerly employed as a station agent for Union Pacific Railroad in Grand Saline, Terrell, Edgewood and retired from Wills Point in 1984, after 38 years.  In his spare time, he made radio and television antennas and enjoyed working on anything electrical. He was a Ham Radio Operator for many years and his call number was W5PIK.

He lived in Wills Point prior to moving to Edgewood in 1961. He served as a deacon for the Wills Point Church of Christ and later as a deacon and secretary for the Edgewood Church of Christ, where he was a faithful member.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Daisy Britton; three brothers, Joe Britton, John Britton and Britt Britton; and two sisters, Ruby Simmons and Katherine Hubble.

Survivors include his wife, Louise Britton of Edgewood; daughter, Marilyn Joiner and husband, Dan of Grand Saline; sister-in-law, Judy Foster of Brownsboro; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Neal Travis, Jerry Travis, Alan Travis, Don Davis, James Jacobs and Chuck Tull.

Honorary Pallbearers were Ron Graham Sr., Ron Graham Jr., Josh Graham, L.A. Goodson, Randy Whitfield and Roger Clark.

Dr. Charles Russell Galloway

1936-2017

Funeral services for Dr. Charles “Doc” Galloway, of Wills Point, were held Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, at International Outreach Church under the direction of Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home. Burial followed at White Rose Cemetery in Wills Point.  Dr. Galloway passed away Sept. 9, 2017, in Tyler.

He was born Feb. 15, 1936, in Canton to the late Russell and Romilda Johnson Galloway. He lived in Canton during his early years and moved to Wills Point in the second grade.

He graduated from Wills Point High School as Valedictorian. He attended Texas Christian University, East Texas State University and graduated from University of Texas College of Dentistry.

He married Kay Kethan in 1977, in Las Vegas and they were married for 30 years.

After graduating from dental school, he opened his first oral surgery practice in Houston. He moved back to Wills Point in 1979, and started his second oral surgery practice. He retired in 2008.

He was a member of International Outreach Church in Wills Point.

He is survived by his children, Jennifer Watson and husband, Steve, of Tennessee, Gill

Davis and husband, Kirk, of The Woodlands, Tobe Cantu and husband, Adam, of

Montgomery, Samuel Galloway of Quinlan and Joseph Galloway and wife, Abby, of Fort

Worth; grandchildren, Levi, Lindsay, Logan, Lily, Hailey, Savanna, Adam, Noah, Seth and Sara Grace; and many other relatives and friends.

Jerry Wayne White

1944-2017

Funeral services for Jerry Wayne White, 72, of Wills Point, were held Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Brennon Ewen officiating.  Interment followed at Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton. Mr. White passed away Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in Athens.

He was born on Nov. 20, 1944, in Frederick, Okla. to Lloyd White and Evalee Avery White.  He was raised in Frederick where he attended public school.  He moved to Wills Point in 1979. He married Jo Ann Adams Aug. 23, 1983.

He was formerly employed by Pike Construction, Hemphill Construction and was a self-employed carpenter in Wills Point.  He enjoyed making things with his hands and collecting “treasures”.  He was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Evalee White; wife, Jo Ann White, on August 17, 2010; son, Jody White; two brothers and two sisters.

He is survived by his sons, Wayne White and wife, Kelly, of Freeport, and Joel Schweitzer of Wills Point; daughters, Connie Sebree of Hollister, Okla., and Jamye Ewen and husband, Brennon, of Tyler; brother, Jimmy White of Marlow, Okla.; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Pallbearers were Donnie Pike, Joel Schweitzer, Gary Nation, Chad Massey and Brennon Ewen.

Juanita Simmons

1926-2017

Funeral services for Juanita Simmons, 91, of Edgewood, were held Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home Chapel in Edgewood.  Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Simmons passed away Sept. 12, 2017, in Corsicana.

Kimberly Nail

1962-2017

Visitation for Kimberly Nail, 55, of Van, was held Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline. Ms. Nail passed away Sept. 11, 2017.

She was born Jan. 10, 1962, in Dallas to C. D. and Dorothy Lee Hall Nail. She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Loretta Strickland and Brenda Holt; and brother, Rodney Nail.

Survivors include her daughter, Jaime Lee Nail of Van; three brothers, Danny Nail and wife, Brenda, of Mesquite, Clayton Nail and wife, Sherri, of Cleveland and Paul Nail of Van; two sisters, Ruth Lunsford and husband, Buddy, of Grand Saline and Dorothy Perkins of Dallas; and two grandchildren, Olivia Nail and Curtis Ward.

Phyllis Janell Aldridge

1946-2017

Services for Phyllis Janell Aldridge, 70, of Martins Mill, were held Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, at Eubank Funeral Home with Bro. Matt Parker officiating. Interment followed at Haven of Memories in Canton.

Mrs. Aldridge passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, at her home in Martins Mill. She was born Dec. 23, 1946, in Athens to G.A. Daniel and Jonnie Geneva Janes.

She grew up in Dallas and graduated from Samuels High School. She married Albert Aldridge June 20, 1964.

She attended Henderson County Community College before receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from UT Tyler.The Aldridges lived in Van for over 20 years before retiring to Martins Mill.

She enjoyed shopping, barrel racing, horse riding and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of Martins Mill Baptist Church for over 40 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, G.A. and Jonnie Daniel. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 53 years, Albert Wayne Aldridge; son, Mark Aldridge; daughter, Lisa and Tim McLemee; grandson, Payton McLemee; and granddaughter, Savannah McLemee.

Sherrell A. Green

1944-2017

Funeral services for Sherrell A. Green, 73, Martin’s Mill, were held Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. Bill Slayton and Bro. James Nickell officiating. Internment followed at Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton.

Mr. Green passed away Sept. 8, 2017, in Tyler of natural causes. He was born on Jan. 11, 1944, in Wills Point to Angus Leon Green and Birdie Smithart Green.

He was a minister, a talented carpenter and cook, a man who loved the outdoors and life in the country. He was also a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend.  He was always very active until he became ill with Parkinson’s disease.

Having been orphaned at a young age and raised in less than ideal circumstances, he was fiercely protective of his own family.

He faithfully devoted himself to his wife, Linda, throughout their marriage and loved his children. He took on responsibilities that others abdicated for the sake of stability in his grandchildren’s lives.

He was a Christian who sought to serve his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by devoting his life to ministry and sharing the gospel with others both in the U.S and Mexico with his devoted wife always by his side.

While a man of humble means, he gave generously of himself and his resources to family and friends in need.

The Green’s had many precious lifelong friendships and were known for their hospitality.  He was a member of Little Hope Baptist Church.

He was a man’s man, a natural leader, a risk-taker, tenacious, and a person who lived his life based on values and convictions.

He would put 110-percent into any endeavor in which he committed himself and he strove for excellence in all that he did.

He collected sayings and loved sharing stories. His seriousness and devotion to weighty matters was tempered by a spirited sense of humor.  He loved teasing and joking with others, his unfettered laughter filling any room.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Linda. He is survived by his daughters, Laura Ortez and Lisa Cole; son, Lance Green; granddaughter, Ashley Ortez; grandsons, Sterling and Yessica Rotes, Dustin and Shelby Burleson, and Dakota and Morgan Burleson; granddaughters, Angela Cole and Genesis Green; sisters, Sondra Pelzel and Nelda Mackey.

Barbara Thomas

1946-2017

Services for Barbara Jane Thomas, 71, of Grand Saline, were held Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at First United Methodist Church with Bro. David Yarbrough officiating under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home.

Interment was in Hoover Cemetery, Big Sandy.

Mrs. Thomas passed away Sept. 17, 2017, in Tyler.  She was born Jan. 21, 1946 in Lubbock to Andrew Herbert and Mandy Irene McCandless Osborn.

She owned/operated Barbara’s Beauty Shop in Grand Saline.  She was a Christian wife, mother, grandmother and friend. 

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mandy Irene Osborn; father, Andrew Herbert Osborn; brothers, Billy Osborn, Russell Osborn and Junior Osborn; and sister, Kenila Youngblood.

Survivors include her husband, Jimmy E. Thomas Sr. of Grand Saline; son, Jimmy E. “J.J.” Thomas Jr. and wife, Anna of Caddo Mills; daughter, Rhea Danette Brittain and husband, Waylon of Grand Saline; three brothers, Jimmy Osborn, Jerry Osborn and Mike Osborn; two sisters, LaVerne Shaw and Betty Baker; four grandchildren, Jaeli, Ellie, Jimmy and Eli; one great-grandchild, Kaison; special friend, Mary Swift; and son at heart, Jamie McPherson and his children, McKenzie, Bryan and Connie; and numerous other friends and relatives.

Memorials may be made to the Grand Saline Public Library; Grand Saline FFA; or Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, TX 75701.

Billy Zink Robertson

1937-2017

Funeral services for Billy Zink Robertson, 80, of Wills Point, were held Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point with the Rev. Don Tisdale officiating. 

Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery in Edgewood.

Mr. Robertson passed away Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, at Lake Tawakoni. 

He was born Feb. 17, 1937, in Edgewood to John Thelo Robertson Sr. and Denneth Christine Zink Robertson. 

He was raised in Edgewood and graduated from Edgewood High School in 1956. He married Dawn Stout Aug. 23, 1959, in the Small Community, north of Edgewood.

He was formerly employed by the City Barber Shop in Terrell and later owned and operated Billy’s Barber Shop in Wills Point for many years, retiring in 2004. 

He liked buying, selling and trading things at his business, Billy’s Trading Post.  He loved fishing and had kept a record of how many fish he had caught out of Lake Tawakoni.  He never met a stranger and really enjoyed being around people and making them laugh by telling jokes and pulling pranks.

He lived in Terrell prior to moving to Wills Point 54 years ago.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wills Point.

He is preceded in death by his parents, J.T. Robertson Sr. and Christine Robertson; two brothers, J.T. Robertson Jr., and Ralph Robertson; three sisters, Margaret Moore, Clara Scearce and Emma Jane Robertson; and niece, Donna Kay Hunter.

He is survived by his wife, Dawn Robertson of Wills Point; brother, James Harold “Big Foot” Robertson and wife, Maybelle of Edgewood; two sisters, Sue Wade of Edgewood and Patricia LaRoe of Terrell; several nieces, nephews and friends.

Pallbearers were Jackie McBride, Tommy Humphries, Ronnie Hunt, Danny Robertson, Randy Robertson and Darrell Ingram.

Bobbie Louise Oakley

1924-2017

Graveside services for Bobbie Louise Oakley, 92, of Wills Point, were held Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, at Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton with Bro. Jerry Truett officiating.

Mrs. Oakley passed away Sept. 15, 2017, in Wills Point.

She was born Nov. 14, 1924, in Aledo to John Walter Hopkins and Madge Lille Newbrough.

She was raised in Wills Point where she graduated high school.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray; daughter, Susan Kimbrew and husband, Virbil.

Survivors include her son, John Kimbrew and wife, Sandie; daughter, Juliette Kimbrew; grandson, Jerome Kimbrew and wife, Jennifer; and great-grandson, Jessie Kimbrew.

Charles Eugene Wilhite

1933-2017

Services for Charles Eugene Wilhite, 83, of Canton, were held Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at Eubank Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jack Thompson and Bro. Altos Womble officiating.  Interment followed in Haven of Memories.  Mr. Wilhite passed away Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, in Canton.

He was born Oct. 18, 1933, in Fruitvale to William Charles and Nellie Gunter Wilhite. 

He was a member of the Midway Church of God.  He served two years in the Navy during the Korean War.  When he returned from the Navy, he was a truck driver for Red Ball Freight and Coca Cola for many years.  He served 21 years with the Canton Police Department and retired as a sergeant.  He enjoyed raising cattle on his Jumping W Ranch.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Cheryl Smith.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Wilhite of Canton; two daughters and their husbands, Renee and Butch Childress, and Mary and Jack Thompson, all of Canton; eight grandchildren; 22 great- grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Mark Smith of McKinney; sister, Ailene Hough of Grand Saline; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Pallbearers were Mark Smith, Cody Childress, Clay Childress, Coy Childress, Chuck Thompson, Brian Butcher, Greg Whaley and Caleb Smith. 

Denith Heddins

1926-2017

Services for Denith Fay Heddins, 90, of Edgewood, were held Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton, with Dr. Mark Moore and Bro. Carlton Young officiating. 

Interment was in Haven of Memories Memorial Park.

Mrs. Heddins passed away Sept. 13, 2017 in Wills Point.  She was born Sept.30, 1926, in Wills Point to Walter Heddis and Lula Elizabeth Jackson McEnturff. 

She was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church and the Teachers Retirement System. 

She enjoyed cooking, working in her garden, spending time with her family and going out to eat, especially to the Dairy Palace.  She retired as the head cook for Edgewood ISD after 27 years of service.  She had been a resident at Crestwood for the past six and a half years. 

She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Irby Lee Heddins; her parents; daughter, Sundra Gail Basham; and six brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda and David Landrum of Wills Point; four grandchildren, Paul and Amy Landrum, Joey and Jaime Kochan, Kari and Charles Bogusch and Kevin Basham; five great-grandchildren, David James Landrum, Morgan David Kochan, Blaine Basham, Owen Craven and Allison Craven; and son-in-law, Allen Basham of Forney.