June 2022

Services for Mr. Billy Wayne Smith, 91, of Fruitvale were held on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Roundflat Pentecostal Church, with Bro. Homer Morgan officiating, under the direction of Bartley Funeral home.

Private services for Carey Mae Parker, 23, of Wills Point, will be held at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. The family will spread her ashes at a later time.

Ronnie Nix Addison, 77, of Canton went home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2022, in Tyler and is no longer in pain in his earthly body. Ronnie was born on January 25, 1945, in Denton to the late John and Della Mae Addison.

Graveside services for Pansy R. Lightfoot Worden, 89, of Grand Saline were held Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Woodside Cemetery, under direction of Bartley Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Grady Lee McFarland, Jr., 83, of Dallas, formerly of Wills Point, were held Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Visitation was held Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

Gary Benton Fancher, 69, of Edgewood passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2022. Gary was born on July 31, 1952, to the late Horace and Marie Fancher in Fort Worth.

Services for Mr. Bruce Lehowicz, 77, of Grand Saline, were held Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Bartley Funeral home with Bro. Larry Frondren and Matt Damico officiating. Interment followed in Cottonwood Cemetery, Eustace.

Canton Maintenance will be digging base failures on FM 1995 between FM 773 and FM 314. Expect daytime lane closures with flaggers controlling traffic.

Van Freedom Boom celebration set for Saturday, June 25 The City of Van recently released plans for their sixth annual Independence Day celebration known as Van Freedom Boom. Activities will take place from 5-10 p.m.

Elmo Church of God in Christ members celebrated a milestone event last week, recognizing the church’s 100 th anniversary during a special event held May 29. The church, located at 12057 County Road 316 in Terrell, began in May of 1922 under the leadership of Elder W.