December 2021

Joyce Pawlik Russell

Body Joyce Pawlik Russell, more affectionately known as “MeMaw” by family and friends, 82, passed away Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Tyler.
Joyce Pawlik Russell

Judy Lynn McBride Chitty

Body Services for Mrs. Judy Lynn McBride Chitty, 75, of Edgewood, were held Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, at Cheatham Memorial United Methodist Church, Edgewood, with Pastor David McGlocklin officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home, Grand Saline.

Olen Ray ‘Buck’ Odom

Body Funeral services for Olen Ray “Buck” Odom, 89, of the Whitton Community, Canton, were held Dec. 11, 2021, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton, with David Fretwell officiating. There will be no graveside service. Interment was in Tarver Cemetery in Whitton Community.
Olen Ray ‘Buck’ Odom

Ronnie McKibben

Body A memorial service Ronnie McKibben, 61, of Canton, was held Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. Robert Brown officiating. Mr. McKibben passed away at his home on Dec. 2, 2021. He was born Dec.
Ronnie McKibben

Gibb Blanks Matlock, Sr.

Body Funeral services for Gibb Blanks Matlock, Sr. were held Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Russell Memorial United Methodist Church in Wills Point. Visitation was one hour prior to service. Burial followed at White Rose Cemetery.
Gibb Blanks Matlock, Sr.

Kyle Earl Kennedy

Body Funeral services for Kyle Earl Kennedy, 63, of Wills Point, were held Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Kyle passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021.

Amanda Koonce Calvery

Body Services for Amanda Koonce Calvery, 40, of Grand Saline, were held Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, at Bartley Funeral Home, with Sister Delana Wheeler officiating. Interment followed in Providence Cemetery. Mrs. Calvery passed away Dec. 2, 2021, in Dallas. She was born Nov.

James ‘Jim’ Allen Johnson

Body James “Jim” Allen Johnson, 90, of Tyler passed away Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021, at home.
James ‘Jim’ Allen Johnson

Alice Irene Goodson

Body Services for Alice Irene Goodson, 79, of Mineola, were held Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at Roundflat Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Doug Barker and Bro. Homer Morgan officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home. Mrs. Goodson passed away Dec.