Funeral services for Laquita Ann Kinney Hall, 72, of Wills Point, were held Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Calvary Baptist Church in Wills Point with Dr. Gene Lindsey officiating. Interment followed at Ellis Chapel Cemetery north of Wills Point.
She passed away Monday afternoon, April 9, 2018, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Sunnyvale.
She was born Aug. 12, 1945, in Wills Point, the daughter of Farris Kinney and Ruby Bell Lay Kinney. She was a lifelong resident of Wills Point and graduated from Wills Point High School in 1963. On Oct. 10, 1964, she married Chester Hall in Edgewood.

She was formerly employed by the Wills Point I.S.D. as secretary for the high school principal, sold Tupperware and worked several years for Brookshire’s in Wills Point and Canton, where she was an office cashier, retiring in 2012.

Choosing to stay active after retirement, she worked at Escape Tanning in Wills Point and was currently assisting with visitation services at Allan Fuller Funeral Home.

She loved reading her Bible and playing Sudoku. She had a special love for her family. For about the past six years, it was a standing date that each Wednesday night she would prepare a meal for the family, spend time together, and play with her great-grandchildren.

She also enjoyed watching her grandchildren play sports and watching baseball games. She was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Wills Point.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Farris and Ruby Bell Kinney; three brothers, Hubert Kinney and wife, Mattie, Billy Ray Kinney and wife, Nelda, and Glenn Kinney; sister, Irma Lee Kinney; father-in-law and mother-in-law, J.D. and Audra Hall and a brother-in-law, Troy Owens.
She is survived by her husband, Chester Hall, of Wills Point; son, Steven Hall and wife, Tiffany, of Canton; daughter, Dena Simonek and husband, Gary, of Wills Point; brother, Dwayne Kinney and wife, Linda, of Poetry; sister, Gladys Owens, of Mineola; four grandchildren, Robbie Simonek and wife, Tember Simonek, Hunter Hall and wife, Kelsey, Jacob Hall and Cooper Hall; four great-grandchildren, Jaxon Simonek, Wyatt Hall, Kennedy Bell Simonek and Walker Hall.
Pallbearers were Robbie Simonek, Hunter Hall, Greg Kinney, Chris Kinney, Denny Hall, and David Foster.
Honorary pallbearers were Jacob Hall, Cooper Hall, Ken Kinney, Gary Kinney, Billy Mark Kinney, David Kinney, Danny Kinney, Charles Beasley, Glenn Tarpley, and Jeff Oldacre.
Allan Fuller Funeral Home www.allanfullerfuneralhome.com

Funeral services for Leon Ballow, 82, Murchison, were held Saturday April 28, 2018, at First Baptist Church in Murchison with Rev. Daniel Stone officiating.

Burial followed at Red Hill Cemetery under the direction of Autry’s Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home.

Mr. Ballow passed away Tuesday morning in Athens.

He was born in Van Zandt County to the late Wilford Dewey and Myrtle Alma Thurston Ballow. He had been a resident of Murchison for the past 46 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Murchison.

In his younger days, he loved to play softball and was an avid drag racer. He loved to go fishing or hunting but his passion was playing dominos with his friends. He was very talented and was able to fix most anything that was broken.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pam Ballow; granddaughter, Taylor Nix; and sister, Alma Ward.

Survivors include his sons, Danny Ballow, Athens, Troy Ballow, Murchison and  Jeffrey Ballow, Murchison; daughters, Nicole Nix and husband, Tracy, Murchison, Kellie Ballow, Murchison, and Tammy Williams, Durant, Okla.; grandchildren, Tiffany Nix, Tyler Nix, Anthony Trujano, Dylan Ballow, Marlena Ballow, Kennedy Ballow, Klayton Ballow, D.J. Powell, Jason Powell, Brandie AAB, and Heather Powell; and great-grandson, Bentley Smith.

Pallbearers were Tyler Nix, Tracy Nix, Dylan Ballow, Anthony Trujano, Chris Smith, and Bobby Ward.

Honorary pallbearers were Walt Ottaberry, Shawn Ottaberry, and Kevin DeWalt.

Patty “Patty” Jones Selman, 47, of Terrell, passed away unexpectedly, with her husband by her side, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas after being diagnosed with cancer on April 8, 2018.

She is survived by her best friend, husband and soulmate of 11 years, Allan B. Selman of Terrell; father, Hiram Jones of Wills Point; and sister, Suzanne Saint of Canton. She was preceded in death by her mother, Klara Jones.

She was born on May 24, 1970 on Kwajalein Island in the Marshall Islands to Hiram and Klara Jones. Her family eventually settled in Canton when she was a child.

She attended public schools and graduated with honors from Canton High School in 1988. She attended college at The University of Texas, East Texas State, and Trinity Valley Community College, earning degrees in accounting.

She worked the majority of her life in the insurance industry, and retained her real estate license.

She was 5’2”, 98 pounds, strong willed, sassy high heel wearing blonde with an East Texas twang.  

She was a die-hard Heavy Metal fan. One room in her house had her lifetime collection of autographs, posters, guitars, and drum set.

She eventually became a big country music fan. She liked watching horror films, good or bad, and real life police investigating stories.

Her three dogs were her passion. Lexi her black lab, Xena, her Rottweiler, and her baby boy bird dog, Dudley. She saved all three and since she had no children, the dogs were her babies. She often went without just so she could care for them.

She was known as the little blonde in the black truck with two huge dogs in the front seat in Terrell. She loved taking them “Bye, Bye” often (everyday) to her favorite eating spot, McDonalds. 

She was a staunch animal advocate and she loved watching football. She would attend high school games with her husband, watch her beloved Longhorns and Cowboys, always wearing the team jersey each time she watched.

On March 1, 2007 her life changed forever. She didn’t know then she was being introduced to her future husband, Allan B. Selman. On March 23, 2007, after several conversations, she went on a date with him. It was during the first date that she realized how much they had in common and that God finally answered her prayers and brought her soulmate to her.

From this first date, she and Allan were never apart until she passed. She would often brag to her friends that she wished she would’ve met Allan 10 or 15 years earlier and her life would’ve been much better. She truly believed that God brought her Allan. They would move to Terrell in July of 2007. They loved spending all of their free time with each other. They had date night every Friday for the first seven years they were together. They were inseparable. On March 23, 2012, five years to the day of their first date, they were married. She had no children.

In April of 2014, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. It would eventually disable her. She retired in 2014. She still managed to get around with a cane and her scooter. She would go as fast as she could down the street with her dogs chasing behind her. She refused to be hindered by this disease and she and Allan still managed to enjoy their life together no matter what.

By 2016 the toll of MS began to affect her tremendously. In March 2018, she developed pneumonia and never got better.

On April 3, 2018, she was rushed to Baylor Hospital in Dallas and placed on life support. On April 4, 2018, her husband received the news that she had terminal cancer. On April 6, 2018, her husband tearfully removed the life support. She would fight for two more days.

On April 8, 2018, she passed and went to Heaven. Her best friend, husband, and soul mate held her hand until the end.

His last words to her when she opened her eyes for the last time were, “You don’t have to fight anymore, I will fight for you. I want you to go to Heaven and be YOUNG, BLONDE and BEAUTIFUL forever.” She was a gift from God. Her beautiful face and glowing smile will never be forgotten.

Services for Billy James Hawkins Sr, 88, were held May 5, 2018, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. Interment was at Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton.

He returned to his Heavenly Father on April 30, 2018, after a brief battle with cancer.

Born on Oct. 3, 1929, he was the only son of James Clyde and Myrtis Irene Chaney Hawkins. Born in Fruitvale, he graduated from Edgewood High School.

After graduating, he worked as a merchant marine fireman for Standard Oil of New Jersey until he was drafted by the Army in 1951.

He served during the Korean War as a paratrooper in Company F of the 187th Airborne Regiment Combat Team (ARCT) with the rank of Private, Second Class after receiving airborne training at Fort Benning, Georgia.

The ARCT was deployed to Japan as a strategic reserve and then returned to Korea to assist in the suppression of the prisoner rebellion at the Geoje POW Camp, rescuing Brigadier General Francis Dodd.

He received the Combat Infantry Badge, the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Paratroopers Badge during his service.

After his service, he worked as a machinist for Chance Vaught, Rockwell International, Western Electric, and Otis Elevators. He had two sons, Billy James Hawkins, Jr. and Jessie Calvin Hawkins.

On March 7, 1992, he married the love of his love, Ms. Guineve Valentine Martin. The two passionately enjoyed life, family, friends, and traveling across the United States in their RV.

They spent winters in South Texas, enjoying the grapefruits and trips into Mexico. The two were active members of Edgewood Baptist Church.

He spent time in Canada doing mission work for Texas Baptist Men and Guineve was always at his side.

The two never met a stranger and enjoyed the friends they met throughout the countryside. Guineve's sons, Richard and David, were treasured and loved by Billy.

He and Guineve lived a lifetime in the decade they had together before he lost Guineve in a heroic battle against breast cancer. He was devastated by her loss.

On Sept. 20, 2010, he met Glenda Bontrager who had also lost her spouse. They married and spent two years helping each other cope with life before her death. 

His greatest love was children. He was exceptionally caring and giving for all the children in his family always arriving at Christmas and special events with presents and big hugs. He was especially loved by his great-nieces. 

His family would like to thank the loving care provided by the staff at Azalea Trails Nursing Home and Caring Hearts Hospice.

He loved growing tomatoes, onions, and flowers in the garden of the home and enjoyed each of the staff members who became his close friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde James and Myrtis Irene Hawkins; his son, Billy James Hawkins; and by his wives, Marie Welch Hawkins, Guineve Valentine Hawkins and Glenda Bontrager Hawkins.

He is survived by his sister, Shirley Hawkins, and brother-in-law, Grady JR Goggans of Grand Saline; his son, Jesse Hawkins of Edgewood; stepson, Richard Martin and his wife, Carolyn, of Henderson; stepson, David Martin and wife, Lisa, of New Mexico; stepson, Jerry Bontrager of Houston; step-daughters, Sherry Johnson and Dina Holman of Nashville, Tenn.; nephew, Ron Goggans and his husband, Jim Butler of Campton, N.H.; his niece, Bonnie Bruce and her husband, Mark Bruce; and his grandnieces, Avery and Austin Bruce, all of Round Rock.

Services for Bobbie Crocker were held Friday, April 27, 2018, at Hilliard Funeral Home with the Rev. David McNary officiating. She was laid to rest at Union Chapel Cemetery.

Mrs. Crocker, a long-time resident of Van, met her Lord and Savior face-to-face Tuesday afternoon. She breathed her last earthly breath and enjoyed her first taste of celestial air on April 24, at approximately 4:45 p.m.

After years of struggling with her health, she can now say with the Apostle Paul, "Death has been swallowed up in victory".

She was a beautiful soul with an endless love for her Savior, her family and others. Her younger years were full of faith, serving God through traveling and ministering in song with the Pilgrimaires Quartet. She raised three God-loving children and has impacted each of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many others with a godly, kind example of what it looks like to love Jesus.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Tillman Whitney Davis and Lillie Era Freeman Davis; granddaughter, Robyn Crocker; seven sisters and two brothers, Lela Linxwiler, Wilma Hill, Avis  Crietzberg, Fay Thompson, Garland Davis, Nell Stanford, Joy Nabors, Loy Davis and Woodrow Davis.

Survivors include her husband, Garland Irvine Crocker; two sons, Lynn Crocker and wife, Judy, and Robert Crocker and wife, Rachel; daughter, Dana Hemby and husband, Lance; grandchildren, Tina Poor, Amber Watkins, Elijah Crocker, Christy Jones, Josh Hemby and Leslie Quick; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Services for Clarence Ray Lewis, 88, of Ben Wheeler, were held Saturday, May 5, 2018, at  Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. Ronnie Daniell officiating. Interment was in Haven of Memories. 

He passed away April 28, 2018, at his home. He was born May 5, 1929, in McKinney to Hester Clay and Leona Brown Lewis.

He was a Baptist by faith. He worked hard his entire life. He began his working career at Hudson Motor Car, then Pontiac Division of GM, and then Claude Hall Wrecking Yard.

From there, he worked for Borden’s Milk Company and later owned and operated three dump trucks. He worked for Greyhound Bus Lines and then advanced to Greyhound Van Lines.

After retiring in 1972, he began farming and ranching in Ben Wheeler. He was elected the Justice of Peace for Van Zandt County Precinct 4.

He became a director at the Van Zandt County Farm Bureau, while running the Farm Bureau Store in Canton and served as a delegate for Farm Bureau for the State of Texas. He loved horses.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Jean Lewis.

He is survived by his son, Larry (Sue) Lewis of Louisville, Ky.; daughter, Carolyn Holmes of Pflugerville; grandson, Skip Lewis of Ben Wheeler; one step-grandson Christopher Blakely of Louisville, Ky.; two step-grandchildren, Missty Beaird (Tim) of Temple and Maxwell (Christina) Holmes of Frisco; three great-grandchildren, Araya Holden, Cody Warrington and Emma Blakely; seven step great-grandchildren, Corban Beaird, Coltan Beaird, Cohan Beaird, Chloe Beaird, Cael Beaird, Kobe Wilson and Kylie Holmes; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Skip Lewis, Corky Randolph, Will Morgan Jr., Daniel Chambers, Dewayne Blakely, and Thomas Simpson. Honorary pallbearer was Clarence Ritchie.

Donations may be given in his honor to Harbor Hospice 727 East Front Street Suite 100 Tyler, TX 75702 or to Meals on Wheels.

Go to www.EubankFH.com to sign the online guest book.

Funeral services for Clifton Joe “Cliff” Malone, 85, of Wills Point, were held Friday, April 27, 2018, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point with Pastor Billy Cooper officiating. Interment was at Harris Chapel Cemetery in Lindale. He passed away Tuesday morning, April 24, 2018, in Canton, surrounded by his family.
He was born April 29, 1932, in Grand Saline, the son of Joe Kelly Malone and Adel Stalling Malone. He was raised in Grand Saline, where he attended public school.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War. On Aug. 22, 1953, he married Neva Ann Melvin in Mineola.

He was formerly employed by Cap Bobbit Ranch, Texas Animal Health Commission, Malouf Manufacturing, Brookshire’s and in 2013, he retired from Mitchell Oil in Wills Point.

He and Ann lived in Lindale prior to moving to Wills Point in 1962. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He was a faithful member of Rainey’s Chapel Baptist Church in Edgewood, where he served as a deacon.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe Kelly and Adel Malone; wife, Ann Malone on Jan.3, 2013; sister, Lillie Brecheisen; granddaughter, Megan Malone and a great-grandson, Kendon Prox.
He is survived by three sons, Cosby Malone and wife, Melanie, of Grand Saline, Mike Malone and wife, Tracy, of Tyler and Milam Malone and fiancée, Tina Jones, of Princeton; daughter, Carol Ann Fellers, of Wills Point; brother, Charles Gilmore and wife, Rita, of Lindale; sister, Barbara Glasscock and husband, R.C., of Lindale; 11 grandchildren, Amber Malone, of Grand Saline, Makayla Malone, of Grand Saline,
Wendi Fellers, of Wills Point, Josh Malone and wife, Ashley, of McKinney, Candice Brock and husband, Jason, of Princeton, Colton Malone, of Princeton, Cason Malone, of Princeton, Patrick Malone and wife, Jen, of Tyler, Matthew Malone and wife, Michelle, of Terrell, Chase Malone and wife, Alyssa, of Lindale, and Cullen Malone, of Tyler; 19 great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Patrick Malone, Matt Malone, Chase Malone, Josh Malone, Gregory McBride, Pat Burnett, Doug Small and Ronny Fisher.
Allan Fuller Funeral Home www.allanfullerfuneralhome.com

A memorial service for Robert William Culp, 67, of Garland, was held Friday, May 4, 2018, at Eubank Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Wells and Byron Lawrence officiating.

Mr. Culp passed away April 30, 2018 in Dallas. He was born Oct. 31, 1950 in St. Catharines, Ontario.

He was a carpenter by trade. He also had a booth at First Monday where he sold woodwork for 12 years. Work was his hobby. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Owen and Julie Culp. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Christie Culp of Garland. 

Timothy Allen Campbell, Jr., was ushered home to live with the angels on April 22, 2018, in Dallas. He was born March 6, 2018 in Athens.

He is survived by his parents, Timothy and Madalyne Campbell of Mabank; two sisters, Aaralyn and Myah Malone; grandparents, Mary and Brad Campbell, Diana Powell, and Greg Bolander; great-grandparents, Carol Staton, Margie Campbell, Jerri and Raymond Powell, Marsha and Jerry Bolander, and Deborah and Darrell Dowd; uncles, Dallas Campbell and Ethan Clinger, Jeremy Pelser and Cooper Bolander; aunt, Gabriella Clinger; great-aunts, Natalie and Darren Goodpasture, Mandy Powell and Megan and Adam Richardson; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.

Services for Timothy were held Friday, April 27, 2018, at the Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. 

Interment was in Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton.

Funeral services for Catarino Vazquez, 83, of Wills Point were held Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at St. Luke Catholic Church. Burial was at White Rose Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Hiett-LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. He passed away May 4, 2018, in Mesquite.

He was born April 30, 1935, in El Pocito, GTO, Mexico.  He moved to the United States as a young man to work and provide for his family. 

He married Ebula Gomez in Mexico in 1954.  They moved to Wills Point 21 years ago to make their home. 

He worked in the landscape business most of his life.  He was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Wills Point.  He loved his family and was a good friend to all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Angela Vazquez; his son, Eusebio Vazquez;  daughters, Maria Vazquez, Claudia Vazquez and Yolanda Vazquez; and brothers, Antonio, Ramon and Gabriel Vazquez.

He is survived by his wife, Ebula Gomez Vazquez; daughters, Maurilia Gomez, Carmen Hernandez, Reyna Figueroa and Celsa Figueroa; sons, J. Antonio Vazquez and Porfirio Vazquez; brothers, Salvador Vazquez, Isaias Vazquez and David Vazquez; sisters, Juana Vazquez and Angelina Vazquez; 35 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and many other family and friends.

Jeffery Keith LaFoy, 59, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

He was born to Carl and Kay Hernon LaFoy on April 30, 1959, in Hobbs, New Mexico. The family later moved to Mesquite.

He attended school in Mesquite until the family moved to Edgewood.  He graduated from Edgewood High School in 1977. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science in 1995.

He is survived by his parents, Carl and Kay LaFoy of Edgewood; his wife, Debora (Bitner) LaFoy; his children, Vanessa LaFoy and grandson Jeffery, Jessica Colgrove (Mike) and grandchildren Alexia, Autumn, Makayla and Aidan of Mesquite; Dustin Fadiga (Brandi) and grandchildren, Carter, Mackenzie Brady and Cade of Cedar Falls, Iowa; two brothers, Joel Lafoy of Masa, Az. and Cory LaFoy (Toni) of Rowlett; Inlaws, Don and Clara Lea Bitner of Centerville, Iowa; uncle, Charles and Quanah LaFoy of Denison. Services will be held

Memorial services for Mary Helen Spears Castleberry, 88, of Wills Point, were held Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Russell Memorial United Methodist Church in Wills Point. Services were under the direction of Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home.

She was born Dec. 17, 1929, in Wills Point, to parents, Sam Ed Spears and Juanita Maurine Stewart.

She was raised in Wills Point and graduated from Wills Point High School. She continued her education at North Texas State (now University of North Texas); TSCW (now Texas Women’s University) and East Texas State (Texas A&M Commerce), where she earned her Master’s degree.

She married Blant H. Castleberry on Sept. 18, 1954, at Russell Memorial United Methodist Church.

She worked for Exxon in Dallas, Wynne & Wynne, attorneys, and Wills Point ISD until retiring in May 1988.

She has been in the Wills Point Community since birth and was involved in a great many organizations: Member of RMUMC since 1938, Wills Point Historical Society since 1979, Van Zandt County Historical Commission since 2010, Fin & Feather Hunting and Fishing Club since 1957 and Thursday Night Bridge Club from 1956-2000.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam Ed and Juanita Spears and husband, Blant H. Castleberry.

She is survived by her son, Eddy Castleberry of Wills Point; daughter, Mary Ann Agan and husband, Jim, of Carrollton, Ga; grandchildren, Lauren Charles and husband, Landun, of Bryan, Cortney Castleberry of Bryan, Blaine Knowles of Atlanta, Ga, and Kyle Knowles of Dallas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make donations to: Russell Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 S 4th St, Wills Point, Texas 75169.

Services for Wayne Gordon, 51, of Canton, were held Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. Interment was at Haven of Memories in Canton.

He passed away May 4, 2018, in Tyler. He was born Nov. 16, 1966, in Mesquite, to Finnis Lee Gordon and Gloria Ann McGill.

He grew up in Canton and graduated from Canton High School in 1985. He worked for Canton Motors for nine years and Adams Hardwood for the past 12 years.

He enjoyed the outdoors. He liked hunting, fishing, riding ATVs, and sitting around the campfire. He loved spending time with his family. He was a good friend and a great listener.

He is survived by his mother, Gloria and Charlie Anderson; son, Jared Gordon and Tyler Farver; son, Maxx Gordon; daughter, Reilly Gordon; granddaughter, Atley Gordon; sister, Janis Stanley; stepdaughter, Danielle Griffin; stepmother, Beth Gordon; and stepsisters: Brenda Rosemond, Tammie Anderson, and Terri Brown.

He is preceded in death by his father, Finnis Lee Gordon; grandparents, Homer and Vertis Gordon; and grandparents, Jessie and Hazel McGill.

Services for Daphanee Wilburn, 93, of Canton, were held Thursday, June 7, 2018, at the Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. Steve Glosup and Bro. George Decker officiating. Interment was in Haven of Memories. 

She passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Canton. She was born April 16, 1925 to Clyde and Gertie Irene Mixon Gilmer. 

She was a member of Tundra Baptist Church. She graduated from Martins Mill High School in 1942. She married Lecil Hardy Wilburn Jan.11, 1944.

She obtained her beautician's license and was always ready to help someone do a perm or color. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and taking care of her family. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Gertie Irene Gilmer; husband, Hardy; two brothers, Coye and Odell Gilmer; and a sister-in-law, Maxine Lawley Gilmer.

She is survived by her daughter and her husband, Sheila and James Shaw of Canton; son and his wife, Dan Hardy and Pat Wilburn of Rowlett; two grandchildren, Brandon Hardy and Kelly Wilburn and Tiffany and Randy Young; three great-grandchildren: Luke Hardy Wilburn, Landon Young and Beckett Young; and sister-in-law, Billy Lawler.

Services for Mary Vondell Faglie, 90, of Canton, were held Sunday, May 27, 2018, at the Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. James Nickell and Bro. Bill Parr officiating. Interment was in Cox Cemetery.

She passed away May 23, 2018, in Tyler. She was born Aug. 11, 1927, in Martins Mill to Horace Boyce and Mary Alma Henderson Mann. 

After graduating from Martins Mill High School in 1945, she moved to Dallas and worked for Sears. She married William "Bill" G. Faglie on Feb. 22, 1945.

She spent most of her life as a homemaker with jobs outside the home. She helped on the family farm in the peach orchard from which peaches were picked, sorted, packed, and taken to the Dallas Farmers' Market.

Later, she became one of the Palace Drug Store ladies working at the soda fountain and lunch counter. She worked as a bookkeeper for her husband's construction business and then worked for the Little Hope Moore Community Water Company.

She enjoyed volunteering and serving at Little Hope Baptist Church of which she was a member for some 71 years. 

Her gift of hospitality was enjoyed by many. It was her delight for people to stop in and sit at her table to share a meal or just savor a cookie or two, which most likely were fresh from her oven.

She was an excellent seamstress, able to look at a garment or the picture of one and make a copy to look like one that was purchased. She turned many feed sacks into school dresses for her girls.

She was an avid quilter. Enjoying the craft of quilt-making many years, at age 89, she cut fabric blocks and stitched them together making her last quilt top. 

Other hobbies she took time to enjoy were ceramics, scrapbooking, and making pin cushion hats. 

She is preceded in death by her husband of almost 68 years, W.G. Faglie, Jr.; her parents, Horace and Alma Mann; three brothers and one sister.

She is survived by her two daughters and their husbands, Janet and Roger Ward of Canton and Linda and Macky Lewis of Eustace; five grandchildren, Danny and Kathryn Ward, Kenneth and Tonda Ward, Brad and Kate Lewis, Colby and Linsey Lewis and Rebecca Lewis; six great-grandchildren, Abby Ward, Kyla Ward, Samantha Lewis, Kiersten Lewis, Emma Lewis and Derek Lewis; two sisters, Eloise Pickens of Bufford, Ga. and Marvelene Welsh of Lancaster; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Craig Rogers, Tom Byrd, Charles Baskin, Bill Goggins, Jeremy Meredith, and Harry Pickens.

Graveside services for Robert William Rozeboom, 73, were held Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton. He passed away on May 28, 2018 in Canton.

He was born on Aug. 8, 1944 in Armour, S.D.  He worked more than 30 years at Texas Instruments in Dallas.

Upon retirement, he held the position of Vice President of the Semi-conductor Group and was instrumental in the foundation of TI India. He loved his family, his animals, and working outside.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Paul Rozeboom; and brother, David Rozeboom.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Wycough Rozeboom; daughter, Robin Brockway-Nichols and husband, David Nichols; son, John Rozeboom and wife, Linda; grandchildren, Sarah Rozeboom and Joshua Rozeboom; brother, Victor Rozeboom and wife, Beverly; sister, Ruth Jacobs and husband, Curt; brother, Andrew Rozeboom and wife, Linda; sister, Esther Cozad and husband, Rock.

Later in life, Shirley’s family also became his family. He was especially close to John and Sandra Dunlap, and a host of Wycough nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. To know him was to love him.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Humane Society Non-Kill Shelter in Van or Van Zandt County Children’s Advocacy Center. 

Funeral services for Pearlie Mae “Pearl” Blagburn, 104, of Clarksville, formerly of Edgewood, were held Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Allan Fuller Funeral Home Chapel in Wills Point with Curtis Blagburn officiating.  Interment followed at Elmo Cemetery in Elmo.
She passed away Thursday morning, May 24, 2018, in Clarksville. She was born May 12, 1914, in Elmo, the daughter of John Wilburn Pursell and Anna Muzela Gilleland Pursell. 

She was raised in Elmo and on July 26, 1930, she married J.D. Blagburn. She was formerly employed as a seamstress for Malouf Manufacturing Company in Wills Point, retiring in 1964. 

She was a workaholic and enjoyed yard work and visiting her family and friends. She lived in Edgewood prior to moving to Clarksville several years ago.  She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Edgewood.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Muzie Pursell; husband, J.D. Blagburn; six brothers and sisters and a daughter, Edith Blagburn Brooks Shrode.
She is survived by her son, Douglas Blagburn and wife, Betty, of Cooper; four grandchildren, Elaine Yniguez and husband, Wayne, Steve Brooks and wife, Carla, Curtis Blagburn and wife, Cindy, Debbie Williams and husband, Todd; seven great-grandchildren, Brett, Brian, Corey, Kelly, Clayton, Carrigan and Chandler; three great-great grandchildren, Forrest, Cypress and Baker; and several nieces, nephews and friends.
Pallbearers were Todd Williams, Curtis Blagburn, Steve Brooks, Brian Yniguez, Brett Yniguez and Wayne Yniguez.
Allan Fuller Funeral Home www.allanfullerfuneralhome.com.

Services for Kenneth Ray Jeffcoat, 61, of Canton, were held Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at the Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Dr. Mark Moore officiating. Interment was in Haven of Memories.

He passed away May 24, 2018 at his home in Canton. He was born Nov. 6, 1956 in Charleston, S.C. to Jerry Thomas Jeffcoat Sr. and Linda Faye Wint Jeffcoat.

He was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church in Canton. He grew up in Callisburg, near Gainsville. He was a real family man who loved his family and the Lord.

He owned Kenneth Jeffcoat Custom Homes for many years before becoming a truss designer and aiding in software support for Eagle Metal.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tommy; and grandson, Terrill.

He is survived by his wife, Starlyn Osbon Jeffcoat of Canton; five sons, Christopher and Brittany Jeffcoat of Mesa, Ariz., Dustin and Kristin Jeffcoat of Williamsburg, Va., Jeromy Jeffcoat of Tacoma, Wash., Tyler Jeffcoat and Travis Jeffcoat, both of Canton; four grandchildren, Kya, Gunner, Cooper and Dixie; brother, Donald "Skeeter" and Vanessa Jeffcoat of Hinton Okla., sister Karen Holland of Gainsville; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Pallbearers were Christopher Jeffcoat, Dustin Jeffcoat, Jeromy Jeffcoat, Tyler Jeffcoat, Travis Jeffcoat, and Donald "Skeeter" Jeffcoat.

Funeral services for Dudley R. Daniels, 66, of Rowlett, formerly of Wills Point, were held Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Burial followed at Ellis Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Daniels passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018.

He was born on July 13, 1951, in Eldorado, to parents, Billy Ray Daniels and Hellon Jeanine Davis Daniels.

A memorial service for Ernest Cunningham, 60, of Edgewood, was held Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at the Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. 

He passed away at his home on May 18, 2018. He was born Oct. 1, 1957 to George Washington and Nora Francine Lamb Cunningham.  

He was a lifelong resident of Edgewood and a Baptist by faith. He owned his own construction business for many years.

He enjoyed gardening, spending time with his grandchildren, telling jokes, and pulling pranks.

He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Doris Ware and Sherry Ann Cunnigham.

He is survived by his two daughters, Susan and husband, Randall Gifford, of Wiesbaden, Germany and Tiffany and husband, Jacob Phillips, of Edgewood; wife, Jeanie Cunningham of Edgewood; five grandchildren, Kaylee Golightly, Dylan Phillips, Jase Phillips, Natalie Gifford and Garrett Gifford; two brothers, Butch and Kevin Cunningham; three sisters, Carolyn Eubank, Mary Ruth Scryba and Anita Rubio; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

To leave a condolence for the family visit www.eubankfh.com.