Nolen Floyd Black

1933-2017

Services for Nolen Floyd Black, 84, of Canton, were held Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, at Eubank Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Roberson officiating. 

Interment followed in Holly Springs Cemetery in Martins Mill. 

Mr. Black took his flight to heaven on Nov. 11, 2017, at Hospice Homeplace in Tyler.  He was born June 12, 1933, to Ruben Floyd Black and Alma Christine Lancaster in Martins Mill.  He attended Martins Mill High School and played on the basketball team that won the state championship in 1949.  He married his childhood sweetheart, Nelta Jean West (Nell), Nov. 10, 1951.  They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary Nov. 10th, 2017.  The Blacks started their wonderful life together in Dallas. In 1984, they started their own business which still carries on today as North Star in Canton. 

Nolen was a family man and loved his family. He was a people person who loved his friends and neighbors.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Nell; son, Mike and Susan Black; daughters, Beckey and Terry Grapevine and Julie and Terry Farley; five grandchildren, Regenia Plant, Jacob Grapevine, Sarah Shinn, Courtney Farley and Cami Farley; five great-grandchildren, Jonathan Plant, Carson Plant, Julianna Grapevine, Alexandra Shinn and Joshua Grapevine -3 & ½ weeks old; and brother, James Lewis Black.

Pallbearers are Frank Hutchison, Ed Jameson, Bob Bogle, Harold Jacobs, Jim Perkins, Mal Fowler, Bennie Williams, Marvin Edwards, Bob Brockman, Bobby Chaney and Justin Bunting.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701.

Pauline Annie Faye Warren

1931-2017

Funeral services for Pauline Annie Faye Warren, 86, of Wills Point, were held, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Reverend Jeremiah Hill officiating. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery in Wills Point. Services were under the direction of Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home.

Pauline Annie Faye Warren, affectionately known as Mama, Mother, Granny, GiGi, Auntie, Aunt Faye, Ms. Faye and Faye, was born Sept. 4, 1931. She was the youngest of six children.

This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made, Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad in It.

She joined Saint Mark Christian Methodist Episcopal Church many years ago as a child. She became a member of the Stewardess Board and the Missionary Society upon her return home in 1967.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis L. Ervin Sr. and Lillian Jacobs-Ervin; her siblings, Geneva Dabney, Jewell Washington, Ruby Britt, Berniece Attaway and Willis Leslie Ervin II; her husbands, Noble Dean Cunigan Sr. and Wilson Warren; sons, Edrick Warren and Maurice Warren.

Those left to cherish her loving memories are sons, Noble Dean and Barbara, Alvin Ray and Ruby, Jerry Wayne Sr. and Rosa, and Rickey Andre’ and Lynette; daughters, Vickie Kathryn and Sharon Ann (Dale Sr); 21 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and 4.5 great-great-grandchildren; first cousins, Rutha Bowers (Edward) and Edna Mae Browne; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends

She loved her church and sitting on her front porch speaking to and waving at all who passed by.

I now can rest in peace as I never could before, I answered the gentle knock of the angels at my door.  So please don’t mourn for me as new wings I now claim. I can take my flight to heaven, because the angels came.

Missed but NEVER forgotten

Roberta Ruby Gosnell

1946-2017

Funeral services for Roberta Ruby Gosnell, 71, of Wills Point, were held Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Stanford officiating. Burial followed at Elmo City Cemetery.

Wanda Lee Gallagher

1947-2017

Funeral services for Wanda Lee Gallagher, 70, of Crystal Beach, formerly of Wills Point, were held Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point.  She passed away Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, at her residence in Crystal Beach. 

Bobby Butler

1945-2017

Services for Bobby Leb Butler, 72, of Grand Saline, were held Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017, at Bartley Funeral Home with Todd Turner officiating. Interment followed in Creagleville Cemetery.

Mr. Butler passed away Nov. 25, 2017, in a Tyler hospice facility.  He was born Oct. 31, 1945 in Grand Saline.

Wilson LeGrand Wade

1943-2017

A memorial celebration will be held at a later date for Wilson LeGrand Wade, 74, Canton. Mr. Wade passed away Nov. 20, 2017, in Canton.

He was born Oct. 18, 1943, in Graham. He had been a resident of Canton for 14 years, formerly living in Bowie. He graduated from Merkel High School in 1962, and attended Navarro College and Abilene Christian. He served in the Army Reserves and retired after a career in sales.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow Wilson Wade and Dorothy Wade; and brother, Danny Wade.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Linda N. Wade of Canton; three children, Allyson Wade Rhone (Joe) of Midland, Justin Wade (Laurie) of Flower Mound, and Chance Wade (Bonnie Gardner) of Bowie; four grandchildren, Charlie Rhone and Nancy Rhone of Midland, and Emily Wade and Gracie Wade of Flower Mound.

Memorials may be made to VITAS Hospital, 2716 Lee Street, Greenville, TX 75401 or charity of your choice. 

Funeral services for Jesse Clerman “J.C.” Goodwin, 94, of Wills Point, were held Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, at Turner Baptist Church south of Wills Point with Rev. Fred Cooper and Rev. Jimmy Jones officiating. Interment followed at Myrtle Springs Cemetery under the direction of Allan Fuller Funeral Home in Wills Point. He passed away early Thursday morning, Dec. 14, 2017, in Wills Point.
He was born Nov. 6, 1923, in Wills Point, the son of Jesse Claudice Goodwin and Hettie Matilda Phillips Goodwin. He was a lifelong resident of Wills Point and in 1941; he graduated from Wills Point High School.

He later attended Texas A&M University in Arlington. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, having served during W.W. II. During his service, he received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star Medal.

On Aug. 23, 1947, he married Annie Gertrude Threatt in Kershaw, S.C. He worked for American Airlines for many years as a fleet service clerk at DFW Airport, retiring in 1983.

He enjoyed working outdoors and playing the piano. He was a member of the American Legion and the V.F.W. both in Wills Point.

He was a faithful member of Turner Baptist Church in Wills Point, where he had been a member at the church longer than anyone else. He had served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and music director for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse C. Goodwin and Hettie Matilda Goodwin; wife, Annie Goodwin on July 22, 2012; twin sisters, Lois Fern Goodwin and Nell Marie Goodwin and a six year old sister, Jenny Gwin Goodwin.
He is survived by son, Philip Goodwin and wife, Nancy, of Ft. Worth; daughter, Gwen Williams and husband, Bill, of Wills Point; granddaughter, Meredith Ramirez and husband, George, of Ft. Worth; and great-grandson, Joseph Ramirez, of Ft. Worth.
Pallbearers were Charles Lester, Jim Turner, John Goff, Larry Black, Mike Pierce, and Glen Butts.
Honorary Pallbearers were Bill Wright and Earl Clark.
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Funeral services for Jimmie Wilbourn, 87, of Wills Point, were held Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point with Rev. Andrew Cross and Mr. Russell Harris officiating. Interment followed at White Rose Cemetery in Wills Point. He passed away Sunday afternoon, Dec. 17, 2017, in Canton.
He was born June 29, 1930, in Wills Point, the son of Quitman A. Wilbourn and Mattie Vaudie Ezell Wilbourn.

He was raised in Wills Point and graduated from Wills Point High School in 1948. He was known for always being a hard worker.

He got his Social Security card when he was nine years old to start a paper route. He also worked as a soda jerk at Bruce and Humans and various other jobs to help his family during the Great Depression.

He was a veteran of the United States Air National Guard. On June 16, 1951, he married Anna Lois Granberry in Winona.

He was formerly employed by Jamieson’s Cleaners in Wills Point, worked as a door to door salesman for Manor Bakers in Plano and later owned dry cleaners in Wills Point and in Kemp.

For most of his working life, he was a route salesman for Washington National Insurance Company, retiring in 1991.

He was known to treat his customers with great kindness and even sometimes pay their premiums out of pocket until they could get back on their feet. He loved being involved in church, where he served in various roles including Sunday School Director for children and as a deacon.

He enjoyed fishing, playing golf, and dominoes, gardening, bowling and watching his grandkids play sports. He was a member of Fin & Feather in Wills Point and the First Christian Church in Wills Point.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Quitman and Vaudie Wilbourn; two brothers, John Wilbourn and Ezell Wilbourn; sister, Mina Gene Granberry and a granddaughter, Michelle Wilbourn.
He is survived by wife, Anna Wilbourn, of Wills Point; daughter: Gwen Anthony, of Mabank; four sons, Jason Wilbourn and wife, Darla, of Wills Point, Kevin Wilbourn and wife, Keenah, of Hallsville, Chris Wilbourn, of Wills Point and Joey Wilbourn and wife, Nanda, of Brownwood; seven grandchildren: Landon Moses, Casey Moses, Laura-Beth Allison, Kristi Redding and husband, Raymond, Lindsey Hallman and husband, Brandon, Jonathon Boyer, Jacob Wilbourn, Eric Boyer and wife, Jordan, Logan Boyer and wife Carley, Caleb Wilbourn, Josh Wilbourn, Jerry Anthony, Jana Anthony, Jill Brown, Jennifer Herndon and husband, Quincey, Lori Cole and husband, Jeff, and Jimmie E. Wilbourn; 23 great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers were Jerry Anthony, Jacob Wilbourn, Caleb Wilbourn, Jimmie Wilbourn and Josh Wilbourn.
Honorary pallbearers were Kegan Brown, Seth Brown, Zack Huff, Jerry Anthony, Jr., Jayden Fellers and Raylan Boyer.
Allan Fuller Funeral Home www.allanfullerfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Preston “Curly” Mott, 81, of Terrell, were held Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point with Rev. Mike Thomas, Mark Anderson, and Ed Waynick officiating. Interment followed at Union Grove Cemetery north of Wills Point.
He transitioned from his life and embraced the arms of Jesus at 7:28 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas.
He was born on Dec. 30, 1935 in Wills Point, the son of Albert Clinton Mott and Josie Teel Mott. He accepted the Lord into his life in 1951 and was a member of the Baptist Church.

He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1955, where he met his beloved, Mary. They married on Dec. 20, 1962. He retired from the United States Marine Corps in 1974. During his service, he served three tours in the Vietnam War.

He was a graduate from Henderson County Junior College where he received an Associates Degree in Accounting.

He worked at Terrell State Hospital for 23 years, where he served as the property clerk. He also worked for B&B Security Company for 15 years.

He was a member of Pop-a-smoke Combat Helicopter Association, Vietnam Vets, Marine Corp Heritage Society, lifetime member of the Terrell Rifle and Pistol Club, National Rifle Association and Texas State Rifle Association.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert Clinton and Josie Mott and a great-grandson, Jason Wyatt Mott 1-31-2012/4-21-2012.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Mott, of 55 years; son, Clint Mott and wife, Lourdes; six grandchildren, Brandon and wife, Casey, Matthew, Vanessa and husband, David, Jesse, Dylan, and Lisa; seven great-grandchildren, Brookelynn, Avery, Bridget, Abby, Bella, Zylee and Kameron; sister, Dimple Thomas; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pallbearers were Roy Plumlee, Bob Ewart, David Burke, Lee Koning, Kenneth Stutts, and J.D. Watson.
Allan Fuller Funeral Home www.allanfullerfuneralhome.com.

“The history of our grandparents is remembered not with rose petals…but in the laughter and tears of their children and their children’s children. It is unto us that the lives of the grandparents have gone. It is in us that their history becomes a future.”

Billy Dean Blanton Sr., also known as Billy Whiskers but most affectionately as Poppy to his grandchildren and Pop-Pop to youngest, Claire.

He was 67 years old and made his life in Canton. He passed away in Dallas on Dec. 11, 2017 surrounded by his wife and children.  He was born on July 7, 1950 to Wiley F. Blanton and Dorothy A. Burdette. Due to his own father’s untimely death, as an infant, he was raised by his “Daddy” Lawrence A. Young with siblings Lavada, Pete, Gus and Larry and Wiley.

He leaves his memory with his beloved family: wife, Laurie; son, Brock Blanton and wife, Bree; daughter, Yael Blanton Rackley and husband, Neil; son, Billy Blanton Jr. and wife, Jessica; son, Wiley Blanton and wife, Kayla; and son, Emerson Brooks Blanton; and his grandchildren who will always be his greatest achievement, Zeb, Dean, Kailey, Ella, Emerson, Auree, Gabby, Harper and “Baby Girl” Claire.

He worked construction and paint/body work. Anyone fortunate enough to know him could find him at the Lewis Auto Swap several times a year – in the same spots, 4427 and 4428. He loved old cars and Harleys. This was his “art” and a lot of his work can be seen locally at Yesterland Farms.

A Celebration of Life will be held Jan. 6, 2018, in Canton with family and friends.

Services for Cephas Adair (C.A.) Norrell were held Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 at Hilliard Funeral Home

with Pastor Shane Ogdie officiating and Bro. Wayne Bare assisting.

He will be laid to rest in Union Chapel Cemetery, Smith County. A memorial service will be held March 15, 2018 at Woodland Hills Baptist Church in Tyler.

He was born Sept. 6, 1924 in West Texas, where he was born and raised. He had been a resident of Ben Wheeler for 25 years, formerly living in Indiana and Illinois.

He was a member of Woodland Baptist Church for many years and has led many people to the Lord over the years.

He attended Decatur Bible College and served in the U.S. Army. Over the years, he worked as a farmer, gardener and was a huge Bible reader.

He pastored a church in Indiana and was a deacon for more than 30 years in Indiana. He drove the church bus on the south side of Chicago, pursued a healthy life style and was known as a regular carrot juice drinker.

Over the ears, he also was a security guard for Inland Steel and for Ford Motor Co. in Illinois. He also worked as a plant supervisor for 17 years for University of Chicago Hospital, Billings Hospital and Children's Hospital in Illinois. 

He passed away at the age of 93 on Jan. 24, 2018 in Tyler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Norrell; and four brothers, Weldon, G.L., Kelsey, and Jesse.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Neva Norrell of Ben Wheeler; four children, Daniel Norrell  and wife, Teresa of Carrollton, Samuel Joe Norrell of Ben Wheeler, Melloldy Kunch and husband, Mike, of Arizona, and Sharon Warren and husband, Tim, of Georgia; sister, Leota Riley of Van; grandchildren, Branden Norrell, Matthew Norrell, Melinda Lillis, Rachel Riaza, Michael Aaron Kunch, Alexander Feskanin, Mallory Warren, Nicholas Warren and Noah Warren and four great-grandchildren, Elisabeth Riaza, Harrison Riaza, William Riaza and Hudson Lillis.

Funeral services for Coy Lavughn Barrett, 95, of Edgewood, were held Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, at Hiett's LyBrand Funeral Home in Edgewood. Burial followed at Small Cemetery.

Coy Lavughn Barrett was born Nov. 3, 1922, in Fruitvale to parents, Ed Barrett and Rettie Pickens Barrett. He was raised in Fruitvale and the Small community in Edgewood.

He married Ruby Jones on Dec. 5, 1942, in Terrell and they were married for 64 years. He was a World War II veteran, farmer and worked at Ford Motor Company for 20 years.

He then worked for Trane Manufacturing Company in Tyler before retiring in 1987. He was known in East Texas for his fiddle playing and played with many well-known bands. Later in life, he enjoyed playing for many churches.  

He is preceded in death by parents, Ed and Rettie Barrett; wife, Ruby Jones Barrett; three brothers, R.L. Barrett, Leslie Barrett and Lawrence (Red) Barrett; sister, Maxine James; two infant sisters; and one grandson, Brian Goode.

He is survived by son, Johnny Barrett and wife, Glenda, of Edgewood; daughters, Jennie Barrett of Dallas and Cathy Hoegger and husband, James, of Edgewood; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends throughout the area; and a special friend, Doris Prestidge.

Coy lived 95 years while driving his pick up to the very end.

Services for Dennis Clayton Gandy were held Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 at Hilliard Funeral Home with Pastor David Martin and Pastor Scott Miles officiating. A graveside service followed at Fairway Garden of Memories Cemetery in Van. He was born Aug. 14, 1949 in Tyler. He had been a resident of Ben Wheeler all of his life. He graduated from Van High School in 1967 and received his bachelor's degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1970. He started Gandy's Nursery in 1972, where he has worked alongside his family for many years. He belonged to Texas Nursery and Landscape Association and Northeast Texas Nursery Growers Association. He  was also a member of Pine Brook Baptist Church.

He passed away at the age of 68 on Jan. 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Clayton Gandy II;  father, Burnice Ray Gandy; mother, Reba Delphia Peterson Roberts; and two grandsons, Dawson Chad Gandy and Colton Jake Gandy.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Carolyn Gandy of Ben Wheeler; two sons, Neil Gandy of Keller and Nick Gandy and fiancé, Whitney Rose of Lindale; brother and sister-in-law, Reno and Marilyn Gandy of Van; seven grandchildren, Dennis Neil Gandy, Heather Victoria Gandy, Domonick Clayton "Clay" Gandy II, Kristyn Nicole Gandy, Dalton Cash Gandy, Chloe Marie Gandy and Walker Boone Gandy; with one grandchild and one great-grandchild on the way.

Pallbearers were Dennis Gandy, Clay Gandy, Cash Gandy, Scott Gandy, Ritchie Gandy, and Ronnie Batie, Jr.  Billy Gandy, Jacob Hill, Fred Bershers, Jimmy Barnes, Bob Cartwright, and Doug Arnold served as honorary pallbearers.

Services for Eugene "Pat" Patrick Ryer, 84, of Canton were held Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. He passed away Jan. 26, 2018 in Kaufman.

He was born Feb. 15, 1933 in Dallas to Richard Robert Ryer and Augustus Sylvania Kolaczkowski.

He grew up in the Riley Community and graduated from Pleasant Grove High School.

He joined the Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany. Upon returning home, he married Peggy LaNelle Hoops on March 23, 1956.

The couple lived in Dallas for 10 years before moving to Canton in 1966. He was a farmer who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Canton for over 50 years.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Ryer; son, Timothy Craig and Ronda Ryer; son, Kevin Patrick and Betty Ryer; grandchildren, Kristi McDaniel, Patrick Ryer, Shelly Ryer, Rebecca Ryer, and David Cunningham; great grandchildren, Conor McDaniel, Kinley McDaniel, Landry Cunningham, and Maddie Cunningham; brother, Edward and Betty Ryler; and sister, Shirley and James Wells.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Augustus Ryer; son, Bradley Ryer; son, Randall Ryer; along with five brothers and sisters. Interment was at Haven of Memories in Canton.

Services for Hope Anderson Whitaker, 91, of Canton, were held Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, at the Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. Interment was in Haven of Memories.

She passed away Jan. 27, 2018 in Wills Point. She was born March 28, 1926 in Canton to Earl John and Chloes Sides Anderson. She grew up in Van Zandt County.

She graduated from Texas Woman's University and began her teaching career in East Texas. She then moved to Long Beach, Calif.

During WWII, she worked with the Defense Department to pay for her college classes. She received her Masters from UCLA and also was a member of the first class of women to receive an Outdoor Education Certification.

She taught for 20 years before retiring. She married Glen Whitaker in 1968 in California. They enjoyed traveling and had a successful real estate business in Orange County, California and later in East Texas when they returned to Canton in 1998. She had a love for wildlife and the outdoors. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Earl John and Chloes Anderson; husband, Glen Whitaker; and her sister, Earlene Jackson Brock.

She is survived by her nephew, Andy Jackson of Canton; niece, Marla and Don Baugh of Wills Point; brother-in-law, Harmel and Lucy Whitaker of Plano; three sister-in-laws, Ruth Thomas of Canton, Hazel and Bob Pennington of Canton and Janet Whatley of Terrell; and a host of nephews, nieces and other relatives.

Funeral services for James Keith Flowers, 71, of Wills Point, were held Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point with Pastor Rod Brewer officiating. Interment followed at White Rose Cemetery in Wills Point. He passed away early Tuesday morning, Jan. 23, 2018, in Wills Point.
He was born on July 10, 1946, in Austin the son of James Wilson Flowers and Florence Eugene Foster Flowers. 

He was raised in Dallas, where he attended public school.  On April 11, 1981, he married Jerri Lynne Moore in Lewisville. 

He was formerly employed by Cherry Air in Dallas as a welder, retiring in 2011. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, country dancing and camping. 

He lived in Keller prior to moving to Wills Point 37 years ago.  He was a member of Family Cathedral of Praise in Mesquite. 
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jerri Lynne Flowers on May 9, 2016 and a son, Jimmy Flowers, Jr.
He is survived by two sons, Ricky Flowers and wife, Mary, of Wills Point and David Moore of Tyler;
two daughters, Kathy Zacca and husband, Shaun, of Cross Roads and Traci Davis of Wills Point;
brother, Ted Flowers and wife, Angie, of Highland Village; sister, Charlotte Jacobus of Oklahoma City, Okla.; 14 grandchildren, Daniel Zacca, Katrina Zacca, Kaitlyn Zacca, Chance Beck, April de la Fuente, James Flowers, III, Adam Davis, Dustin Davis, Kristen Davis, Chris Olsen, Ricky Flowers, Jr., Amber Flowers, Melissa Flowers and Megan Flowers; Nine great-grandchildren, MacKenzie Zacca, Logan Zacca, Maci Zacca, Zayden de la Fuente, Vaida de la Fuente, Olivia Zimmerman, Natalie Nicole Flowers, Peyton Davis and Cayleigh Davis.
Pallbearers were Ted Flowers, Daniel Zacca, Shaun Zacca, Chance Beck, Rick Flowers and Ricky Flowers, Jr.
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Funeral services for Linda Fay Wallace, 71, of Wills Point, were held Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at First Assembly of God in Wills Point with Pastor Wesley Wurch and Mr. Ronnie Lee Wheeler, Sr. officiating.  Interment was at White Rose Cemetery in Wills Point under the direction of Allan Fuller Funeral Home in Wills Point.
She passed away Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 24, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born Aug. 5, 1946 in Shamrock, the daughter of John William Wheeler and Connie Fay Dunbar Wheeler. 

She was a lifelong resident of Wills Point, where she attended public school.  She married Robert Wallace on Aug. 26, 1961, in Wills Point. 

She was employed by the Wills Point I.S.D. for 41 years where she was the director of food service, retiring in 2010.  

She loved taking care of her family and friends and was mom to everyone.  She enjoyed listening to Christian music.

She was a faithful member of the First Assembly of God in Wills Point where she had been a member at the church longer than anyone else.  She also served as treasurer for the church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Connie Wheeler; daughter, Robin Jeanette Wallace and two brothers, David Earl Wheeler and Stevie Ray Wheeler.
She is survived by husband, Robert Wallace, of Wills Point; daughter, Linda Annette Whitaker and husband, Nelson, of Wills Point; three brothers, Ronnie Lee Wheeler and wife, Edith, of Wills Point,
Jerry Dale Wheeler and wife, Kem, of Wills Point and Randy Paul Wheeler and wife, Delana, of Grand Saline; three sisters, Dorothy Ann Scott and husband, Richard, of Fruitvale, Mary Lorene Sparks and husband, Lynn, of Wills Point and Johnnie Ruth Pipes and husband, Carlos, of Fruitvale; two grandchildren, Robert Spicer and wife, Nashaé and Bobbi Whitaker Anderson and husband, Sawyer; and
two great-grandchildren, Brooklynn Spicer and Aubrey Anderson.
Allan Fuller Funeral Home www.allanfullerfuneralhome.com

Shirley Jean Mewborn Brown was born Sept. 4, 1951 in Myrtle Springs. She had been a resident of Van Zandt County all of her life and was a member of Highland Baptist Church.

She passed away at the age of 66 on Jan. 28, 2018 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sanford Griffin Mewborn and Ida Ruth Knox Mewborn.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 at Turner Baptist Church with Rev. Dan Tarno and Rev. Fred Cooper officiating. 

Survivors include her husband of 16 years, Robert Brown of Canton; five children, Heather Doss Atkinson (Walter Beard), Crystal Lynn Vera (Albert), Edward Doss (April), Rachel McMahon (Phillip) and Jon Brown; grandchildren, Emmalee Ruth Doss, Ely Herbert Griffin Doss, Alfredo Delossantos III, Shelby Rene Delossantos, Ashley Delossantos, Amber Delossantos, Issac Delossantos, Brandon Delossantos, Cylee Delossantos, David Butler and Todd Atkinson; and great-grandchildren, Alfredo Matthew De Los Santos IV, Anthony Micheal De Los Santos, Adrian Manuel De Los Santos, Kaleb Delossantos, Jazibelle Delossantos, Issac Delossantos III and Ashlee Rose Atkinson.

Memorial services for William “Willie” Adams, 64, Grand Saline, were held Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 at Silver Lake Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Adams officiating. He passed away on Jan. 22, 2018 in Tyler.

He was born Nov. 18, 1953 in Grand Saline to the late Neeley Mayfield Adams and Agnes Arizona Armstrong Adams.

He was a lifelong resident of Grand Saline and worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lindsay Neal Adams; sisters, Willie Joyce Wilson, Kathy Sue Owles, and Wanda Sharp; brother, Cleo Adams; and nephews, Mitchell Copeland and Ronald Willingham.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Kay Adams, of Grand Saline; children, Tina Adams and her husband, Joe, of Mineola and Willie Adams, Jr. of Grand Saline; grandchildren, Camden Adams, Adalyn Adams, and Summer Adams; nephews, Travis Copeland and his wife, Trish, and Billy Wilson; and several nieces and nephews and cousins.

If desired, memorials can be made at Mineola Community Bank.

Services for Doris Jane Dickerson, 86, of Grand Saline, were held Thursday, Feb.1, 2018, at Bartley Funeral Home with Don Kirkpatrick and Eric Teague officiating. Interment followed in Creagleville Cemetery.

She passed away Jan. 30, 2018 in Grand Saline. She was born Nov. 30, 1931, in Grand Saline to Foster and Ida Branson Land. She was a lifelong resident of Grand Saline where she graduated from GSHS, Class of 1947.

Over the years, she worked at Cozby-Germany Hospital, Steve's Pharmacy, Nardis Sewing Factory, and the Smart Shop. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, J.B. "Sandy" Land, W.A. "Dub" Land, and John Land; three sisters, Katherine Land, Ida Gene Land and Martha Jackson; and one grandson, Jerry Michael Dickerson.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Jerry Dee Dickerson of Grand Saline; son, Mark Dickerson and wife, LuAnn, of Grand Saline; daughter, Becky Dickerson Kindle and Tommy Erwin of Grand Saline; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law,  Juanice Land of Grand Saline, Sandra Earnhart of Kaufman, and Freddy and Frances Dickerson of Pruitt; seven grandchildren, Sara Engelking, Clint and Rachel Dickerson, Sam and Laura Dickerson, Lance and Angela Kindle, Emmitt and Ally Kindle, Chase and Ryann Kindle and Cody and Cory Kindle; 12 great-grandchildren, Lauren Engelking, Colt Kindle, Jett Kindle, Ella Broce Dickerson, Kori Kindle, Adeline Dickerson, Thatcher Kindle, Sawyer Kindle, Carter Kindle, Ellie Kindle, Gracee Countryman and Morgan Countryman; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers were Clint Dickerson, Sam Dickerson, Lance Kindle, Emmitt Kindle, Don Whatley and Lee Roy Wells.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org.