July 2023

1929 – 2023 A funeral service was held for Aris Charlene McWilliams, 94, of Canton was held on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Bro. Steve Glosup and Bro.

1935 - 2023 Services for Mr. Dale Cobern, “Papadale,” 88, of Grand Saline, was held Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Roundflat Pentecostal Church, with Bro.

1937 – 2023 Funeral services for James Donald Dolberry, 86, of Plano, was held Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Prestonwood Baptist Church Chapel in Plano. Visitation took place one hour prior to the service.

1929-2023 Floyd Glynn George was born on July 5, 1929, to parents Floyd Cleburine and Lillie (Hill) George. He passed away March 22, 2023.

1942 – 2023 Funeral services for Bennie Frank Simpson, 81, of Grand Saline, was held Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery..

White Deer Landing held its Neighborhood Crime Watch Meeting at the Chapel of the Lake Church on Saturday, July 15. The guest speaker was Jill Dutton, a candidate for the vacant Texas District 2, House of Representatives seat. Dutton introduced herself, shared her background, and explained her position on various issues facing the citizens of District 2 and Texas before answering questions from the Neighborhood Crime Watch members. Eighteen people attended the meeting including Diana Moreland, Pete Cook, Mario Martin, Judy Kelsey, Floy and Crystal Yates, Chuck and Julie Hoey, James Brown, Lorinda Stewart, Michel Kellar, Jerry Marsh, Larry Marsh, Pastor Doug Erickson, Valerie Parent, Monette Baldwin, Steven Stewart and Melinda Hardin.

1944 – 2023 Sharon Lynn Shinpaugh (Sherry Lynn) was born Sept. 14, 1944, in Grand Saline.

1946 – 2023 Services for Mr. James A.

1961 – 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bradley Karl Doering, a beloved member of the Roanoke community. He was honored for his life and his memory was celebrated at the memorial services, which was held on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

1939 – 2023 Funeral services to celebrate the life of Rosa Curtis Davis was held on July 27, 2023, Thursday at Russell Memorial Methodist Church. Rosa will be laid to rest, next to her husband, at White Rose Cemetery.