May 2024

Allison Goodson

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2000-2024 In loving memory of Allison D’Anne Goodson. Born on September 13, 2000, and peacefully passed away on April 27, 2024.

Jon Martin Butler

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1949 – 2024 Services for Jon Martin Butler, 74, of Ben Wheeler, were held Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Pastor Martin McCray officiating. Interment was in Holly Springs Cemetery in Martins Mill.
Jon Martin Butler

Dean Lee Smith

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1938-2024 Dean Lee Smith, 85, of Canton, passed away April 19, 2024, in Tyler. He was born November 11, 1938, in Dane County, Wisconsin to Maurice Dean Smith and Erma Margaret Wittenwyler Smith.
Dean Lee Smith

Marvin Lee Bolt

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1938 – 2024 Marvin Lee Bolt was born in Blackfoot, Texas, to Oel Lee and Alois Bolt on November 27, 1938. He entered Glory on April 24, 2024, where his wife of 65 years was waiting for him.
Marvin Lee Bolt

Wanda McCreary

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1944 – 2024 A graveside service for Wanda McCreary, 80, of Canton, was held Friday, April 26, 2024, at Haven of Memories in Canton with Bro. Donald Kyle offi ciating.

Sharon Flemming

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1961-2024 Sharon Fleming 62, of Grand Saline entered God’s Kingdom on April 28, 2024. She was born on November 18, 1961.

Lacille Frison

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1932-2004 Lacille Frison, 92, of Wills Point passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Services were at Noon, Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Wills Point,.

Letter to the Editor

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Mr. Barber, I am the Public Information Officer for the Wills Point Volunteer Fire Department.

Where do toddlers spend eternity?

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Hmmm…evidently an often-thought-about and frequently asked question. Along with many other thought-provoking ones, like ‘If a baby dies, does that infant go to heaven automatically and will that child be that age for eternity?’
Where do toddlers spend eternity?

Play that funky music till you die

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Until last week, I had a fluffy white beard. This was the first time I’d ever let it grow for more than two weeks.
Play that funky music till you die